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Around 2002/3 Stavros conceived the idea of turning the family village property into a business complex that fully explored the agro-tourism concept.
Managing the extensive family vineyards, fruit orchards and market gardens, Stavros had his work cut out already, but the old Omodos family home was his real passion. His father and mother had – many years ago – converted the donkey stable on the street level, into a wine and souvenir shop.And wisely so, set in the prettiest and busiest lane in a village of pretty lanes,in a central position, close to the dominating Monastery at one end of the lane and the ‘linos’ (the much visited traditional village wine press) just a few steps towards the other end of the lane – it is clearly a perfect position.
It took him from 2003 until 2007 to fully convert the family property into the stunning complex it is today. And what a superb job.It is the only licensed agro-tourism listed building in Omodos. Some achievement in a village of listed buildings.
Omodos is the centre of the wine growing industry in the mountains, and it would be reasonable to say that the wine produced by Stavros from the family vineyards, is probably the best in the village – and this is a village of more than 50 wine producers! The wine he produces is natural – no preservatives – and a wonderful bouquet. It is only produced for the house and is therefore in great demand – A true agro-tourism product.
The family ‘market gardens’ – producing all manner of vegetables – also play a big role in the agro-tourism concept. Of course most of the produce isdestined for the family restaurant and this is evident in the quality and flavour of the food produced. Finally, the orchards produce the superb Cypriot fruits, apples, cherries, peaches etc etc. So, Stavros manages the vineyards, organises the market gardens, looks after the orchards and, now the new family complex is completed, oversees the lettings of the three luxurious tourist suites. Apart from that, all he does is devote himself to running the restaurant on a twelve hour a day basis!
Of course his family are all involved and his mother (Eftichea) in particular, keeps a close eye on all activities – especially the kitchen.
