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OUR PROJECTS

We work, we build, we learn, we grow. Together.

About Our Vision

The purpose of The Crossroads is to develop, recreate, dream, achieve, evaluate, transform, regenerate, work, improve, promote and generally to make the best out of our Heritage. We are working to transform an ancient urban villa into an eco community self sufficient Project thanks to the invaluable support of volunteers from all over the world.

A B O U T   O U R   T E R R I T O R Y

The Peloponnese

and Megalopolis

The Peloponnese is a large peninsula located in southern Greece, separated from the mainland by the Gulf of Corinth and connected by the Corinth Canal. It has a rich and complex history that dates back to antiquity and played a crucial role in the development of Greek civilization.
 

Megalopolis (Μεγαλόπολη), whose name means "great city," was founded in 371 BC as part of a defense strategy against Sparta after the Spartan defeat at the Battle of Leuctra. It was conceived as a sort of "capital city" of the Arcadian League, an alliance of city-states in the region of Arcadia, located in the heart of the Peloponnese.
 
The city was built on a grand scale, with an ancient theater that could hold up to 20,000 spectators, one of the largest in the Greek world. However, despite its ambitious design, Megalopolis never achieved the power of other Greek cities, partly due to its proximity to Sparta. It was often involved in the conflicts that shook the region, such as the wars between Macedonia and the Romans. 

Today, Megalopolis is a small town in the Arcadia region with a reduced population. However, it has maintained an important regional role, especially due to its location and natural resources.

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Improve Youself

By taking part in our project you will have the opportunity to meet new people who, just like you, want to explore the world, discover new cultures, learn new things and improve themselves thanks to experiences shared with all of us.
The Crossroads is all this, and much more!

Eco-sustainability

We are focused on saving natural resources, recycling waste, creating compost, growing our own plant-based foods, and caring for the environment around us.

Connect With People

Meeting new people from other countries gives you the opportunity to open up to new ways of thinking, break down inequalities and prejudices. It's time to make new friends.

Learn New Skills

You will be involved in different types of activities, all simple and easily manageable, but which will test your skills allowing you to expand your competences and abilities.

Community Lifestyle

Living in a community is different from living in your own home. You will learn to live with a group of people, where mutual respect is the basis of healthy coexistence.

Transforming An Urban Villa...

...into a self-sustainable eco-project. Over the years we have undertaken, and will increasingly undertake, the path of eco-sustainability. Many of our projects are aimed at achieving this important goal.

Cultural Exchange

We provide a space for intercultural exchange where participants share experiences, traditions, and ideas, enriching the community with new perspectives and fostering collaboration between people of different nationalities.

Upcycling

We transform waste materials into useful, creative, and functional objects. This activity reduces waste and promotes innovation, giving new life to seemingly useless resources for construction and furnishings.

Gardening

Volunteers cultivate organic gardens using sustainable farming practices, learning permaculture techniques and promoting biodiversity to ensure fresh, local food for the community.

Workshops

We organize practical workshops on sustainability topics, from organic farming to crafts, to share knowledge and skills useful for community life.

Eco Building

We build structures using eco-friendly techniques and natural or recycled materials, such as earth, wood, and straw, to create sustainable living spaces with a low environmental impact.

Art Works

We promote artistic expression through creative projects that beautify community spaces. We strive to give room to the imagination and creativity of the volunteers.

Woodworking

Volunteers learn craftsmanship skills, how to sand, cut, assemble, and refurbish furniture and other wooden components using reclaimed wood or wood from responsible pruning and felling.

Cooking

We prepare collective meals with local, seasonal ingredients from our garden, promoting healthy, sustainable eating while valuing both traditional and international cuisine.

Fruit Picking

We harvest fruit from our orchard, promoting the consumption of zero-mile food and preserving any surplus through techniques like jam-making or drying.

Enviromental Care

Periodically, we commit to carrying out missions outside our project to help keep the surrounding environment as clean as possible, as it is a shared resource of our region.

Tree Pruning

Volunteers learn to prune trees and shrubs correctly, ensuring plant health and maximum productivity from orchards while respecting the natural cycle.

Householding Duties

Daily household tasks, from cleaning to maintenance, are shared among community members, contributing to an orderly and functional environment for everyone.

European Solidarity Corps

The European Solidarity Corps is a European Union initiative that offers young people opportunities for volunteering, internships, or jobs in projects that benefit communities and populations in Europe and beyond. The main goal is to promote solidarity and social inclusion, giving participants the chance to acquire new skills and gain intercultural experiences.
 

The projects cover a wide range of sectors, including:
-Social assistance and support for vulnerable groups.
-Environmental protection.
-Education.
-Cultural and community activities.

Participants, aged between 18 and 30, can take part in volunteer experiences, paid jobs, or internships within these projects. The programs offer financial support, including accommodation, meals, travel, and, in some cases, an allowance for personal expenses.
In summary, the European Solidarity Corps is an opportunity for young people to contribute to society, develop personal and professional skills, and have enriching international experiences.

 https://europeansolidaritycorps.gr/en/

Pam's Pan

Pam's Pan is a private culinary experience located in Megalopolis, in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The founder, Pam, originally from the Netherlands, moved to a village in the Peloponnese to study the culinary arts. After earning her degree, she worked in Greek restaurants specializing in modern Mediterranean cuisine.

Today, Pam organizes private dinners through Pam's Pan, with the aim of fostering human connection through food. Guests, including both travelers and locals, are invited to participate in these unique culinary experiences, often focused on cultural exchange or specific themes, such as women-only events.

https://www.instagram.com/pam_s_pan

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A Journey Of Over 10 Years

It all started over 10 years ago, in 2014. Alexander decided to take over his ancestors villa, with over 100 years of history.

Initially, the work was focused on restoring the roof, and then, step by step, the rooms and the basement area, so as to provide welcoming accommodation for volunteers.

Over the years, the focus has increasingly shifted towards the concept of eco-sustainability, and today the villa, completely renovated, represents a place that has its own partial autonomy, thanks to the vegetable garden that produces a large variety of vegetables and fruit.

Many wooden works have been created, such as the support for the vineyard, the compost boxes, the tree house, the glass house and others.

Other projects are on the way to increasingly improve the self-production capacity of the villa and to make it totally self-sufficient.

We Are Awesome At Our Work

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Our Voulontiers Say

Since the beginning of our project we hosted thousands volounteers from all around the world. You can find hundreds of testimonials by clicking here

Luìs, Brazil

"Alex and Pam are nice hosts and really da good work with they place! The place is really beautiful and nice to have a time worh the others volunteers. Was a good experience to learn about sustainability and about relations with people also."

Adhas, Israel

"I am completely grateful for being given the opportunity to be part of this amazing community. Alex and Pam invest a lot in making a community, they give far beyond the basics on many occasions and make sure that each volunteer has the best experience."

Nathanial, USA

"My experience at the community was amazing, to say the least. I learned a lot about permaculture and made friends from all over the world. The environment is very inclusive and relaxing. Would definitely recommend to any new travelers."

Are You Ready To Become The Next?

Choose to seize the opportunity to be part of a project oriented towards eco-sustainability, the possibility of learning new languages, skills and making new friends.

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Tell Us Who You Are

and why you want to participate in our project.
CONTACT US

Archeou Theatrou, 52 - Megalopolis 22200
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thecrossroadsmegalopolis@gmail.com

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