Another Way
A different path to rural living
At the historic Monastery of Poretsou, 800 meters above sea level, we create a living space of learning, creativity, and reconnection with nature. Young people from across Europe come together to explore sustainable living, community life, and hands-on ecological practices — helping to regenerate both land and local culture.
What We Do
Through practical, experiential programs, we cultivate skills for a sustainable future and help revive a once-abandoned mountain area.
Ecosystem Regeneration & Permaculture
Designing ecological gardens, regenerating soil, managing water and natural resources.
Sustainable Cooking & Nutrition
Plant-based, seasonal cooking using ingredients from our gardens, fields, and forests.
Cultural Heritage & Community Revival
Collaborations with artisans and residents to preserve traditional crafts and revive local culture.
Energy, Environment & Eco-Living
Simple, responsible everyday practices that reduce our environmental footprint.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of Another Way. More than 100 volunteers from over 20 countries have already contributed to our gardens, workshops, eco-building, cooking, and community projects.
Live simply, learn by doing, exchange with others, and become part of a growing community shaping a more conscious way of life.
The Hub
A Revived Monastery
Our restored 17th-century monastery now serves as an open, secular cultural and ecological hub. A place where creativity meets calmness — and where abandoned rural spaces come back to life through solidarity, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
A Living Hub for Culture, Ecology, and Community
Contact
Get in touch with us for:
Volunteering opportunities
Programs and accommodation
Workshop proposals or collaborations
We’d love to hear from you!