Red Tractor Farm
redtractorfarm.com
VISITING THE FARM
Red Tractor Farm Guesthouse is open all year round.
See photos & seasonal rates here: hotel page.
Our gourmet condiments and preserves are produced seasonally
in small batches with the freshest ingredients: marmalades&more
The European Union supports environmentally sustainable projects and
has awarded our efforts with a financial grant for Greek island eco-tourism!
Feel free to contact us for more information about visiting Kea: email RTF
MINISTRY OF RURAL
DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
CYCLADIC DEVELOPMENT CO.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
LEADER+ 2000-2006
vine to wine
Kea
(Tzia)
Cycladic Islands
Greece
Clearing field of defunct pistachio trees.
Burning root balls - chopping wood.
Breaking ground 1st time.
Relocating olive trees.
70,000 liter water tank to store organically
recycled water from guesthouse.
Wood trellis system.
Ready to plow.
2009: field sown with deep rooted oats to aerate soil and provide food for our friend's sheep.
Tilling oats.
Bales ready for Yianis' sheep!
Planting new vines.
In 2008 we begin clearing our back field for a new vineyard:
1000 vines ~ 2 local varieties in danger of extinction.
Meanwhile: taking care of our existing smaller vineyards and making wine with friends.
Autumn pruning.