Kamaraki Farm
Welcome to our hillside microfarm near Taxiarches, Kymi, Evia
Hello!
Kamaraki Farm is a small, family-run farm in Taxiarches, near Kymi, on the island of Evia.It is a place shaped by landscape, weather, and time rather than scale or speed.We work the land carefully, paying attention to seasons, local conditions, and natural limits.The farm is not designed for mass production, but for balance: between cultivation and rest, effort and patience, people and place.
The farm
Our farm is located at "Kamaraki", a unique site between the mountain range of Kotylaia and the 7-mile long, sandy beaches of Stomio/St. George and Mourteri.The land itself is cultivated on a small scale, guided by observation rather than intensive methods.Fruit trees and vegetables are planted according to light, wind exposure, and soil conditions.Each area of the land is used for what it naturally supports best - fresh vegetables, and organically grown olive and fig trees.The focus is on healthy growth, diversity, and long-term resilience, accepting that each season brings different results.
The land and it's history
Kamaraki Farm sits between the small hamlets of Mentoulis and Taxiarches, on land shaped by generations of rural life and memory.
Mentoulis and the LandscapeMentoulis is a tiny settlement in the Municipality of Kymi-Aliveri in northern Evia, home to only a few dozen residents and rooted in long patterns of Greek rural settlement. The hamlet lies on gentle terrain just above sea level, forming part of a mosaic of small villages and farmland that stretch across the Evia countryside. Its quiet presence reminds us that this area was, and still is, sustained by a network of small communities working the land together rather than by any single large town.Taxiarches and Local MemoryA little inland, the village of Taxiarches (historically known as "Kakolyri") has carried both daily life and deeper memory through time. In May 1944, during World War II and the German occupation of Greece, parts of the village and surrounding countryside were attacked, leaving civilians killed and homes destroyed — events that are still solemnly remembered by the community. In recent years, efforts to recognize Taxiarches as a “Martyr Village” have gained formal recognition, giving voice to the resilience of its people.Longer ContinuityBeyond these twentieth-century events, the land itself bears older marks of rural existence: terraced fields, stone boundaries, and pathways worn by feet and livestock over centuries. Families across Mentoulis, Taxiarches, and the tiny hamlets between them once shared crops, seasonal rhythms, and gatherings at local chapels and squares. The agricultural imprint here is a quiet one — not defined by scale, but by continuity, adaptation, and the daily care that sustains soil, trees, and community alike.Today, Kamaraki Farm continues in that tradition: a working landscape learned from the land’s character rather than imposed upon it, shaped by winds, seasonal light, and the long human stories that have passed this way.
Our produce
On Kamaraki Farm we specialise in locally produced, extra virgin olive oil, organic persimmons and hot peppers.Depending on the time of year, our produce includes fresh vegetables, fruit from the trees, and small-batch products when available.Production at Kamaraki Farm is seasonal and limited. Quantities are modest and availability changes with the seasons.Adding chickens and rabbits is in our immediate plans.
Visit us!
We warmly welcome visitors to Kamaraki Farm by prior arrangement.If you are in the Kymi area, you can stroll through the trees, see the vegetables growing, and enjoy the rhythms of the season with us.Visits are relaxed and informal, tailored to what’s happening on the farm that day.Please get in touch in advance so we can prepare for your visit — we look forward to sharing the farm with you.Get in touch at [email protected]
Activities in the Area
🌲 Forest Paths & Mountain ViewsJust outside Kadi, a rugged route climbs through shrubs and early woodland into the “Kadi Forest”, known for its pine, cedar, fir, and aromatic shrubs. After about 3.5 km of forest trail, the path opens onto orchards of cherry and walnut trees, and beyond that, the deeper pine forest begins. These quieter trails are ideal for visitors who love nature, fresh air, and gentle exploration on foot or by bicycle.🍏 Local Produce & TastesThe fertile lands around Kadi and nearby hamlets like Giannides are traditionally planted with olives, mulberries, cherries, and fig trees. Local producers make figs, olive oil, honey (including forest honey) and other agrarian products, which you may find in village markets or from producers when in season. Evia more broadly is known for excellent honey and dried figs, a signature local specialty.🏖️ Swimming & BeachesJust a short drive from Kamaraki Farm, the beaches of Stomio and Mourteri offer crystal-clear waters and peaceful settings ideal for a refreshing swim.Stomio Beach is a quiet sandy cove framed by low cliffs, perfect for relaxing, sunbathing, and enjoying calm, shallow waters suitable for families.Mourteri Beach is slightly wilder, with a mix of sand and pebbles and clear turquoise water — excellent for swimming and a short picnic by the shore.Both beaches are largely unspoiled, giving visitors a chance to connect with Evia’s natural coastline while exploring the area around Kamaraki.
Who are we
We are Costas & Elena, both former sales professionals that decided to move away from busy Athens and embrace the homestead dream.Apart from farming and building stuff, we enjoy reading, swimming, long walks and spending time with friends.Although not related with Evia originally, relocating to Kamaraki has been the best decision ever, and for the past two years we have been pouring all our energy into developing this beautiful and unique piece of land into a permaculture paradise.