Meet the new manager of Athena Helios
“We are Peter and Céline, a couple who have been together for 12 years now and officially tied the knot three years ago. We met through sports, and ever since, we’ve been a strong and complementary team. Peter once “imported” Céline from Wallonia to Flanders—the things love makes people do. Today we live in the Ghent region and continue to build a life together centered on cooperation, respect, and joy.
Over the years, we’ve gained a great deal of experience as volunteers, both in the sports world and in other activities. That sense of commitment and desire to contribute is truly in our DNA. In our daily lives, Peter works as an industrial laborer and Céline as an office worker, but we’ve long realized that our true passion lies elsewhere: in connecting with people, in nature, and in a more authentic way of life.
Naturism has been a part of our lives for years. We’ve discovered various campsites in Belgium, the Netherlands, and especially France, and every summer we found ourselves thinking the same thing:
What would it be like to run a campground yourself and welcome guests?
The contrast with our current life—spent within four walls and in an industrial setting—became increasingly clear. Gradually, we came to realize that such a lifestyle is much closer to who we truly are and what we value: living in harmony with nature, with respect for people and the environment. Less obligation, more life.
Until recently, however, that remained just a dream. Either the right opportunity hadn’t presented itself, or we hadn’t yet dared to take the plunge. That is, until the beginning of this year, when the job opening at Helios appeared. Peter was immediately intrigued, had lots of questions, and started talking to them. Gradually, not only did his enthusiasm grow, but ours as a couple did too. The idea of helping to build Helios’s future began to take shape more and more.
Peter will take on the role of manager and dedicate himself wholeheartedly to the day-to-day operations of the campground. Céline is happy to assist him as his right-hand woman, his sounding board, and—when necessary—his “partner in crime.” Although she does not officially hold the title, she will actively contribute on a voluntary basis and help create a warm, open, and welcoming atmosphere.
Together, we hope to make Helios a place where people feel welcome, can be themselves, and can truly relax. »
Peter & Céline