The farm vegetables tour and salad making experience offers visitors a chance to enjoy the world of organic farming. Guests can explore the lush, verdant grounds and hand-pick the freshest, seasonal produce to craft their own personalized salad. This interactive activity not only highlights the importance of sustainable practices, but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the origins of our food. As participants indulge in refreshing homemade drinks and savor the bounty of the land, they’ll come away with a newfound understanding of the farm-to-table movement – and maybe even a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Key Points
- Guided tour of an organic farm with hands-on vegetable picking and an opportunity to create a personalized salad with the freshly harvested produce.
- Emphasis on sustainable farming practices, such as regenerative agriculture, to minimize environmental impact and support the local community.
- Includes refreshing homemade lemonade or sour cherry drink and an outdoor dining experience with stunning views.
- Accommodates dietary restrictions and special needs visitors, with kids able to participate for free when accompanied by a parent.
- Pre-booking required, with full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours in advance.
Experience Overview
The farm vegetables tour is a 2-hour activity that allows visitors to enjoy the world of organic farming and create a custom salad using freshly harvested produce.
Priced from £59.02 per person, the tour is available in Greek and English, and is wheelchair accessible.
Participants can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Importantly, booking ahead is required, and visitors don’t need to pay until the day of the experience.
The highlights include a guided tour of the farm, hand-picking vegetables, and enjoying the self-made salad outdoors with stunning views, accompanied by a refreshing homemade drink.
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Tour and Salad Making Highlights
Guided tours of the organic farm allow visitors to hand-pick fresh vegetables for their custom salad, which they then enjoy outdoors with stunning views while sipping on homemade lemonade or sour cherry drink.
The experience highlights the farm’s commitment to sustainable practices, including regenerative agriculture, minimized water usage, and reduced external inputs to prevent land degradation and foster biodiversity.
Visitors can look forward to:
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Guided tour of the organic farm
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Opportunity to hand-pick in-season produce
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Creating a personalized salad with the freshly harvested vegetables
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Savoring the salad outdoors with breathtaking vistas
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Refreshing homemade lemonade or sour cherry drink included
The farm’s dedication to sustainability and community impact ensures a memorable and impactful experience for all participants.
Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of the farm’s operations, as it practices regenerative agriculture to minimize water usage and reduce external inputs, with the aims of preventing land degradation and deforestation. This approach nurtures the soil, fosters biodiversity, and enhances climate resilience.
The farm’s commitment to sustainability has created a productive and profitable farming landscape that benefits the local community. By implementing these sustainable practices, the farm seeks to reduce its environmental impact and contribute to a more resilient food system.
Visitors can take comfort in knowing that their experience supports the farm’s mission to promote environmentally-conscious agriculture and create a positive impact on the surrounding ecosystem.
Important Notes for Visitors
Visitors should mention any allergies before making their reservation, as the farm is able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Pre-booking is required, with one session available per time slot.
Kids can cook for free when accompanied by a parent, and escorts for visitors with special needs can join at no additional cost.
The experience also includes:
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Kitchen aprons and disposable gloves provided
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Cancellations accepted up to 2 days prior to the visit
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Transfer costs not included
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The farm is wheelchair accessible
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Homemade lemonade or sour cherry drink included
These important notes ensure a seamless and enjoyable visit to the farm for all guests.
More Great Thing To Do NearbyInclusions and Meeting Point
The experience includes access to the organic farm, a guided tour, and all the fresh vegetables needed to create a custom salad. The meeting point for the tour is the Kokkiadis Honey Farm, and visitors should check availability for their preferred participants and dates.
Inclusions | Guided Tour | Vegetables for Salad |
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Entrance to the farm | ✓ | ✓ |
Hands-on experience | ✓ | ✓ |
Homemade lemonade/drink | ✓ | ✓ |
Take-home salad | ✓ | ✓ |
The tour allows visitors to enjoy the farm’s sustainable practices and harvest their own ingredients for a freshly-prepared salad. After the tour, guests can enjoy their creations while taking in the stunning views of the farm.
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Farm and Sustainability Practices
The organic farm at the heart of this experience prioritizes regenerative agriculture practices that minimize water usage and external inputs, actively preventing land degradation and deforestation.
This commitment to sustainability benefits the land, the local community, and the environment in several ways:
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Nurtures the soil, fostering biodiversity and enhancing climate resilience
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Maintains a productive and profitable farming landscape
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Reduces the farm’s carbon footprint and environmental impact
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Provides a model for other farms to adopt more sustainable practices
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Supports the local economy through ethical and eco-friendly farming
Salad Making and Dining Experience
During the farm tour, participants get to hand-pick fresh, in-season vegetables that they’ll then use to create a customized salad.
Accompanied by homemade lemonade or sour cherry drink, guests can enjoy their creations outdoors while taking in the stunning views surrounding the organic farm.
The salad-making experience allows visitors to appreciate the flavors and quality of the produce, which is grown using regenerative agriculture practices that minimize water usage and external inputs.
This not only nurtures the soil and fosters biodiversity, but also enhances the farm’s climate resilience, creating a productive and profitable landscape that benefits the local community.
The hands-on activity provides an immersive and educational way for participants to connect with the sustainable food system.
Booking Information and Policies
To book the Farm Vegetables Tour, visitors must pre-book their spot, as the experience has limited slots per session.
Cancellations are accepted up to 2 days prior to the visit, and a full refund is provided for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.
Kids can join the salad-making for free when accompanied by a parent, and escorts for visitors with special needs are also welcome at no additional cost.
The tour includes entrance to the farm, the guided exploration, and the vegetables needed to create the custom salad, though transportation costs aren’t covered.
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Pre-booking is required, with one session per slot.
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Cancellations accepted up to 2 days prior to the visit.
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Kids cook for free with a parent.
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Escorts for visitors with special needs join for free.
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Transportation costs not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Bring My Own Vegetables to the Salad Making?
No, participants cannot bring their own vegetables to the salad making. The experience includes harvesting fresh, in-season produce from the organic farm, which is then used to create a custom salad. All necessary ingredients are provided as part of the tour.
Is There a Minimum Group Size Required for the Tour?
The tour doesn’t have a minimum group size requirement. Individuals can book the experience and join the activity. However, the tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so early booking is recommended to secure a spot.
Are the Farm’s Products Available for Purchase?
The farm’s products are available for purchase on-site. Visitors can buy fresh produce, honey, and other farm-made goods to take home and enjoy after the tour and salad making experience.
Can I Extend the Tour Duration if Needed?
Yes, the tour duration can be extended if needed. Guests can speak with the staff to request additional time to explore the farm or complete the salad-making activity. However, extensions may incur an additional fee and are subject to availability.
Do I Need to Bring My Own Cooking Utensils?
No, visitors don’t need to bring their own cooking utensils. The experience includes all necessary kitchen equipment like aprons and gloves. The farm provides everything needed for participants to create their custom salad during the activity.
Recap
The Farm Vegetables Tour & Salad Making experience offers an immersive and sustainable adventure. Visitors can explore organic farming, hand-pick fresh produce, and create personalized salads while enjoying breathtaking views.
The tour emphasizes eco-friendly practices and supports local communities. Suitable for all ages, this engaging experience fosters a deeper appreciation for healthy food systems.
Pre-booking is required for this unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn about sustainable agriculture.
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