We promote sustainable living practices such as permaculture, regenerative farming, non-violent communication, ecologic building, healthy nutrition and movement, renewable energy solutions, and more, through workshops, practical application, communication in social media and elsewhere, and in various projects.
Now the land is managed by us and in its transition into a complex agroforestry system.
Having studied and graduated with a Bachelors degree in sociology in Germany, her vision is to create structures that are fostering the ecologic behaviour of people instead of destructive, like conventional farming. Together with her cousin, Panos Darmos, she created The Southern Lights. She can be constantly found visiting and helping in other eco-projects to learn, connect, observe and study.
His practical skills have no limit and learning new ones is his part of his daily routines. If there is something broken, you will not only find him fixing it but also improving it. This applies not only to practical matters. His urge to constantly improve the status quo is guided by an holistic approach, which is what he brings also to the team. Often you will find him foraging in the farms´ abundant food forest.
Is a real talent when it comes to organizing, communicating and managing different tasks. After having studied architecture in Germany, she returned to Greece to volunteer at the eco-project The Southern Lights and became soon part of our team. You will often find her in the food forest explaining visitors the different aspects of the agroforestry system of the farm. Besides that, she is a real talent in teaching Greek to the many foreign visitors that fell in love with this country.
Is an accredited permaculture teacher and brings his vast knowledge on ecology and regenerative farming methods to the team. He is facilitating the transition of the silver leaf farm to an agroforestry system. Throughout the year he is giving also workshops in many countries inside Europe and ouside and is further consulting and designing for other farms.
