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17 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a couple in early sixties who run a small self sufficient farm (at least we try to be it) . We live in a very small quiet place far away form any kind of shops or bars or anything else. So if you look for night life this is not the right place for you, just surrounded 360° by nature and woods. We breed animals such as chicken and sheep. We breed for meat, eggs and wool so there might be times during the year when we slaughter animals. We have three protective dogs for the animals.
We grow vegetables, soft fruit, potatoes, corn.. We also have some fruit trees but they do not give harvest every year. We are organic.
We also grow a lot of herbs for tea and kitchen use.
Near our property runs a refreshing river, which invites to baths in summer.
During the year we need help with seeding, picking and harvesting. So we invite volunteers to share our project with us. We are happy to show them a bit of our sustainable lifestile. Once a week we help a friend on his dairy farm with cheesemaking. This provides us even milk, cheese, butter of excellent quality. He is organic too.
If you want to join in please apply not for less than two weeks. We do not host for shorter periods. We generally take you into the family so if this is a problem for you think about it. We host volunteers to have new inputs so we like to have them around and chat with them. Of course everyone has a private zone where he/she will not be bothered.As we really love what we do we prefer volunteers who are interested in organic living and sustainable lifestyle. We do not want to convince anyone to choose what we did. Therefore we ask everyone to think deeply about the choice to come and stay with us.
We do a lot with wool from our sheep and wool we collect from nearby farmers. We clean the wool, bring it to the spinning mill, we knit we dye with natural stuff, such as flowers, herbs, bark and so on. This happens mostly not in summer but one never knows....if we find new interesting stuff we try also in summer.
the big project of 2024 is starting a food forest. We have already a piece of land with quite a few trees and bushes , soft fruit and other things but we want to make it better and more detailed this year and definitely wilder.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we are multiculture couple(Italian, Austrian) we are ready to accept whatever new culture can bring. We have quite a good experience in chicken breeding and organic farming, as well as cooking and natural food. We build many things by ourselves, we restore furniture, rebuild barns, repair tools, we knit, sew, make preserves and grow most of our food. We even make some of our body care products by ourselves. We grow many herbs and wild plants for health, dyeing and kitchen use. We aim at a respectful lifestyle towards the planet.Lately we try a lot of things with our wool. We felt and knit and want to go for the whole range of work with wool such as washing the virgin wool, drying, carding and spinning. We try to avoid plastic..or at least reuse plastic containers very often.We do not use chemical treatment on animals, plants or ourselves. Of course if a headache strikes us and we cannot help it in another way we take a painkiller too....
Help
We are a little organic farm in Liguria (Italy). We grow vegetables and fruit, a bit of corn and potatoes We keep chickens and sheep.We try to be self sufficient.Since 2018 we are 100% self sufficient with meat and eggs.In 2022 we reached a 90 % of own vegetables which we are very proud of. It is the result of very good helping hands around the year. We exchange a lot of products with nearby farmers which helps to organize our own fields better. We need help with the farm as we work mostly by hand and love to have people around. As we grow animals for living there might be times during the year when we slaughter.
In spring and autumn wellington boots are necessary as well as trekking shoes.We ask everyone to bring sufficient clothes for working and to consider that they might become dirty! Of course we can wash your clothes but some stains might not be removable.
We need help in the house as well as on the farm. We always try to find the best fitting task for our volunteers.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Our volunteers have a room and bathroom of their own. They eat and stay with us in the house. We do not smoke, so smoking is not allowed inside the house. Outside of course there is no problem. We do not allow the use of any drug!
What else ...
Our place is very quiet (no shops or restaurants). It is 13 km to the next bigger place. 40 to the seaside. We are on 680 meters above sea level so it can be cold in winter. We are surrounded 360° by woods and have a river nearby the house, where you can swim in summer. If you are interested in farm work and Italian cooking this is a good place to stay. It is not suitable as base to visit the tourist cities of Italy like Venice, Rome or Florence.
You can easily visit Parma and Genua as well as the Cinque Terre.The bus therefore leaves in front of the house at 6.10 am though.
We speak Italian, English and German and very very little French
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
flexible - max 25 hours per week
Host ref number: 154922978934
Feedback (50)
18 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lindsey & Jane)
What a wonderful experience. We are the luckiest hosts of this community to have had these two outstanding women with us. They share a lifelong friendship and do every year something they would never done alone,together. 2023 was workaway and for us it could not have been better. They helped with joy and experience, were always cheerful and happy… read more
(Excellent
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18 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lindsey & Jane) for host
We are just back from 2 wonderful weeks with Jutta and Marco in their beautiful house surrounded by stunning Italian countryside.
This was our first Workaway experience and it exceeded anything we could have hoped for.
Jutta and Marco are both incredibly welcoming, hospitable and really interesting hosts. We enjoyed fascinating conversations… read more
This was our first Workaway experience and it exceeded anything we could have hoped for.
Jutta and Marco are both incredibly welcoming, hospitable and really interesting hosts. We enjoyed fascinating conversations… read more
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn stayed with us for 3 wonderful weeks. She is a very kind and respectful experienced traveller who has lots of good stories to tell. She helped constantly and was never tired of asking if she could do something else. She is very easy to feed as she eats everything and she is a lovely company. We are happy that she came by and we got along… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
What a fantastic 3 weeks I had with Jutta and Marco! Varied work, wonderful food and company, lovely house.
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luiza) for host
Missing this place already! It was my second workaway and very different to the first (where I camped and we were 4 volunteers), but just as wonderful (or maybe even better...)! I enjoyed the company of Jutta and Marco so much and felt like I made friends (or family) for life. The work was varied (weeding rows of potatoes, harvesting veggies and… read more
11 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luiza)
Luiza stayed with us for 4 wonderful weeks. We could not have had a better volunteer for this moment. Always in a good mood. excellent skills, good cook and best conversations. Luiza is a very warmhearted young woman, strong both physically and mentally. She is experienced in many fields and if not, a quick learner.She helped both outside with… read more
(Excellent
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18 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lindsey & Jane)
What a wonderful experience. We are the luckiest hosts of this community to have had these two outstanding women with us. They share a lifelong friendship and do every year something they would never done alone,together. 2023 was workaway and for us it could not have been better. They helped with joy and experience, were always cheerful and happy… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lindsey & Jane) for host
We are just back from 2 wonderful weeks with Jutta and Marco in their beautiful house surrounded by stunning Italian countryside.
This was our first Workaway experience and it exceeded anything we could have hoped for.
Jutta and Marco are both incredibly welcoming, hospitable and really interesting hosts. We enjoyed fascinating conversations… read more
This was our first Workaway experience and it exceeded anything we could have hoped for.
Jutta and Marco are both incredibly welcoming, hospitable and really interesting hosts. We enjoyed fascinating conversations… read more
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn stayed with us for 3 wonderful weeks. She is a very kind and respectful experienced traveller who has lots of good stories to tell. She helped constantly and was never tired of asking if she could do something else. She is very easy to feed as she eats everything and she is a lovely company. We are happy that she came by and we got along… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
What a fantastic 3 weeks I had with Jutta and Marco! Varied work, wonderful food and company, lovely house.
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luiza) for host
Missing this place already! It was my second workaway and very different to the first (where I camped and we were 4 volunteers), but just as wonderful (or maybe even better...)! I enjoyed the company of Jutta and Marco so much and felt like I made friends (or family) for life. The work was varied (weeding rows of potatoes, harvesting veggies and… read more
11 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luiza)
Luiza stayed with us for 4 wonderful weeks. We could not have had a better volunteer for this moment. Always in a good mood. excellent skills, good cook and best conversations. Luiza is a very warmhearted young woman, strong both physically and mentally. She is experienced in many fields and if not, a quick learner.She helped both outside with… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna stayed with us for two weeks. She is a wonderful young woman, full of joy and happiness. She helped in the garden and in the house. Whatever we asked her to do she did very well and responsible. We had good talks and spent nice days together. She got along very well with other volunteers. She is very respectful and easy to get along with.… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Suely & Stephen)
Suely and Stephen stayed with us for two weeks. It was a pleasant rich exchange and we got along very well. We appreciated their open way to communicate and their very respectful approach. We had fun and good talks, they helped out in many ways but the biggest gift they left to us was their excellent weeding in our soft fruit garden. It will be… read more
(Excellent
)
31 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Suely & Stephen) for host
This, our first workaway came with our preconceived questions and uncertainty. We didn't know what to expect. Alas, came our first day and initial greeting.
Jutta and Marco immediately made us feel welcome. From the moment we met we knew we had met the perfect family for our new adventures.
Jutta and Marco welcomed us into their home and their… read more
Jutta and Marco immediately made us feel welcome. From the moment we met we knew we had met the perfect family for our new adventures.
Jutta and Marco welcomed us into their home and their… read more
23 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kai)
Kai is a respectful, clean and nice person. He helped with a lot of tasks like animal care, cleaning stables, preparing land for seeding, seed some pumpkins and other stuff, bring in wood, pile up wood, move things.....
He is not very experienced but with clear explanation he does his work very properly. He is interested in nearly everything which… read more
He is not very experienced but with clear explanation he does his work very properly. He is interested in nearly everything which… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kai) for host
Volunteering at Marco and Jutta’s farm has been like a home away from home. They each have so much to teach about farming and life in general. Conversations here are always interesting and insightful. There is so much to learn (from farming to music!)
Marco and Jutta are both welcoming and each make for excellent company. I have thoroughly… read more
Marco and Jutta are both welcoming and each make for excellent company. I have thoroughly… read more
2 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isaac) for host
My stay with Jutta and Marco was absolutely idyllic. Exactly what I needed.
The farm is a wonderful place to stay and the work is varied. It was a pleasure helping out on the farm and experiencing the lifestyle.
Jutta and Marco are wonderful people to be hosted by, all my time spent felt like quality time. Working outside, plentiful fascinating… read more
The farm is a wonderful place to stay and the work is varied. It was a pleasure helping out on the farm and experiencing the lifestyle.
Jutta and Marco are wonderful people to be hosted by, all my time spent felt like quality time. Working outside, plentiful fascinating… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)
We had a very good time with Isaac. He is a very interesting person, who cheered up our days with wonderful talks about history, Japan, England, sustainability and so on. The played us the guitar every free moment which was very appreciated.
He is very willing to do whatever you ask helps out with any task form wood cutting to laying the table.… read more
He is very willing to do whatever you ask helps out with any task form wood cutting to laying the table.… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela & Lucas)
What a nice experience. We can say that this year could not have ended better. Gabi and Lucas are very nice people , always smiling, bringing good energy wherever they go. Their positive way to look at life is contagious!!! take care.
They helped willingly with whatever task they were given. The brought good talks and laughter to our home and… read more
They helped willingly with whatever task they were given. The brought good talks and laughter to our home and… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela & Lucas) for host
what a dream Jutta and Marco had built over the years! we were lucky to share 3 weeks with them, getting to know their stories and being inspired by them. they welcomed us in their nice and big farm house, comfortable and very original.
Jutta is a great cook and very creative, proud of the farm and her products. pretty much everything we ate… read more
Jutta is a great cook and very creative, proud of the farm and her products. pretty much everything we ate… read more
19 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hendrik) for host
I stayed 3 weeks with Jutta and Marco and I really enjoyed it. The work in this period included mainly harvesting and wood chopping which I did most of the time with Edo and two other workawayer (Dario and Alice). Often times we really had fun together and from time to time we played some tabletop games or watched movies in the evening all… read more
13 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
Kevin left some days ago and we are very grateful to have had him with us. He is a very nice openminded guy who helped out with whatever he was asked for. He is very polite and respectful. We had a lot of fun with him and learned new things about other countries in the world. He calmness was very appreciated and balanced some stressful moments. He… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
I cannot reccomend staying here enough. I spent over a month here with Jutta and Marco and had an amazing time. I felt very welcomed and apart of the family, and was very comfortable with everyone there.
I learned so much while being here. I was able to learn about growing vegetables and fruits, utilizing a greenhouse, raising sheep and chickens,… read more
I learned so much while being here. I was able to learn about growing vegetables and fruits, utilizing a greenhouse, raising sheep and chickens,… read more
21 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Érico) for host
I had the greatest time at Jutta and Marco’s place. It was everything that I was expecting and more. They are a wonderful couple with a lot of knowledge and stories to share. I was warmly welcomed and they really made me feel like I was family. Jutta is an amazing cook and passionate about organic and self-sufficient life. Marco is terrific on… read more
16 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolína)
Karolina and Patrick just left our place after 6 wonderful weeks spent together. They are amazing young people who could be called professional helpers. They were part of the family as soon as they entered the house. Nothing was impossible for them. We are the luckiest hosts to have had them with us. If all young people were like them this world… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucile)
Lucille stayed with us for two weeks and it was a very good experience. She is a willing respectful and hardworking woman, always ready to help. It was nice to talk to her and have her around. She is a quick learner and helps both alone and in team. Wherever she goes she will be good company and a worthy help.
(Excellent
)
16 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Facundo) for host
The time we spent with Marco and Jutta was one of the most amazing experiences we had. They are so generous about sharing what they know, explaining everything with so much patience. We learned so much! Not only about sustainability but about everything. We even went with Jutta to make cheese, it was a great experience!
The house is in the… read more
The house is in the… read more
14 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula & Facundo)
Paula and Facu just left after two wonderful weeks. We had good talks, four nice helping hands and respectful people in our home. Paula and Facu are very nice , understanding people who helped both in the house and around. Facu helped with building a green house, we cleaned chicken stables, strawberries, and pastures for our animals. We exchanged… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I have stayed with Jutta and Marco for 3 weeks in October - November and can entirely recommend to stay there. I had a really good experience starting from the very beginning, where Marco navigated me through a railroad strike via whatsapp and even booked a ticket for me online so that I could jump on a connection train without loosing time, till… read more
29 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elke & Martin)
ELke and Martin stayed with us for 5 weeks. It was a very good time. They helped both in and around the house. They did jobs on their own and they did them very well. They are a very good company and easy to get along with. As they are experienced workawayers it was very easy to introduce them into our home and farm. We had good talks and passed 5… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Elke & Martin) for host
We've stayed with Jutta and Marco for about 4 weeks and would choose this beautiful place again. Since they have so many feedbacks already which describe their place I will skip on that. To wrap it up in just some words : Many things to learn about farming, great food, cosy room, great company and worth to stay there!!
Definitely stopping by again… read more
Definitely stopping by again… read more
29 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
We had the best experience with Chiara! In this awesome year of coronovirus she was the best thing that happened to us. A funny, hardworking ,intelligent woman who did every job given extremely well. She got along with everyone, was always in a good mood, never said no when needed. She had good ideas and a good feeling when to do what. Her smile… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
Hello everyone! My first workaway experience whit Jutta and Marco was simply extraordinary! I spent two wonderful months in a worm, welcoming, peaceful and funny atmosphere. Surrounded by green mountains, silent woods, a fresh river, sweet animals and the most lovely company you can find, I had the possibility to discover a new world, a new home… read more
27 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Camila) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and i'm glad about it. Jutta and Marco were very kind and thoughtful all the time. They were patient about teaching italian and also the techniques needed for the work. The food was always amazing and sharing the meals with the family was very interesting. Jutta is a resourceful woman who have so much to… read more
27 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Camila)
Camila stayed with us for some weeks. We were happy to have her. She is a very shy girl and will not disturb in any way. She is very respectful and works properly. she is very shy so it take some time to get through to her. It is very interesting to talk to her and her experiences. She is very interested in sustainability which is also very… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariane)
Ariana is a very interesting person. We are happy that she chose us as her first hosts. She is hard working , very respectful and learns quickly. She helped both in and around the house, we had great talks and it is easy to get along with her. She asked a lot of questions, which made us feel that she was really interested in what we do, although… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ariane) for host
Dear Jutta and Marco, thank you very much for my first workaway experience, you made it very enjoyable. I had lots of interesting conversations with you, especially Jutta. She is very kind, openminded and very well organized, an amazing cook, who made me taste delicious meals during my stay and who introduced me into a farmer's life. I am very… read more
27 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone & Federica)
Simone and Federica stayed with us for three weeks. They behaved like family members right away which we appreciate very much. Even though they are not experienced farmers they could help a lot and did a very good job. They asked a lot of clever questions which made us feel that they are really interested. They helped both in the house and… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabien & Hortense)
Fabien and Hortense were with us for a bit more than two weeks. We had a lot of fun with them and they are great workers. They are very very skillful especially Fabien knows how to use tools and is very good with projecting and making things. Unfortunately we do not speak French and his English is not jet very good so we could not really… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fabien & Hortense) for host
We spent more than two weeks ate Jutta & Marco's place for our first Workaway experience. It was really nice to spent this time with them, we ate so well and spent good time (choping, wood, helping with the donkeys, doors building, etc.). We felt like at home and welcomed. Thanks again for everything!
Hortense & Fabien.
Hortense & Fabien.
9 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca & Gerrard)
Francesca left after more than 4 wonderful weeks with us. She was very helpful and we liked her company a lot. She helped in the garden picking fruit, with the animals and with markets. She was the most patient person with working out how a knitting machine works and discovered every single step to make that tool work better.
She also helped with… read more
She also helped with… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maggie) for host
I absolutely loved volunteering at Jutta and Marco's place. Everything about this experience was amazing... the great mountain landscape which surrounds the farm, the work which is both satisfying and fulfilling, but most importantly: the people. Jutta and Marco offer such a unique exchange experience through the way that they welcome you into… read more
16 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maggie)
We had the best time with Maggie! She is a very grownup young woman who has lots of interests and many skills. She helped out with everyday tasks on the farm, picked fruit and vegetables, prepared meals, helped with animal care and shared a lot of her experiences with us. We felt her like a family member right from the beginning. She is easygoing… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Stella )
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
12 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host
For my first experience in workawaying, I was spoiled to live a month at Jutta and Marco. our exchanges were well above what I imagined. I was able to learn the work of the land in permaculture, irrigating crops and practically autonomous farm life. Jutta is adorable and knows how to cook like a chef, Marco is very kind and patient, especially for… read more
6 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
Pierre left some days ago after a wonderful month in our house. He is a very nice, intelligent, skillful, helping....the list could go on endlessly... person. We had a lot of fun with him, he worked with us endless hours and we had the best exchange a person con have among humans. He helped with daily work on the farm, building, repairing, making… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
I spent a wonderful month with Jutta, Marco, Manuela (another workawayer) here! I learned so much! Jutta was so kind and patient and willing to explain and teach me about living sustainably! I gained a new respect for
vegetables and fruit and taking care of animals. It is certainly a labor of love. We shared all of our delicious, homemade meals… read more
vegetables and fruit and taking care of animals. It is certainly a labor of love. We shared all of our delicious, homemade meals… read more
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn stayed with us for a whole month. She was great. Always smiling with good mood. She helped a lot with weeding and in the garden, mowing lawn, picking fruit and agian weeding every day. She helped out in the house, with guests and even painted a rusty bridge. She is a very organized independent woman who finishes her work properly, is… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host
Dear Jutta and Marco, Daisy, Noah and Martin
It was a pleasure to stay with such a nice family and hosts. This is a wonderful place for discovering yourself in and experiencing nature. You are welcomed to indulge in self sufficient living, producing your own food and taking care of your surroundings. We would eat and enjoy meals together which… read more
It was a pleasure to stay with such a nice family and hosts. This is a wonderful place for discovering yourself in and experiencing nature. You are welcomed to indulge in self sufficient living, producing your own food and taking care of your surroundings. We would eat and enjoy meals together which… read more
16 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Manuela)
Manuela just left after 4 wonderful weeks. She is a very nice, respectful, humble person who helps out wherever is needed and even without being asked for. She cooked wonderful meals, made a beautiful vegetable garden and helped out in the house. She has always a smile on her face and never complains. She eats everything (maybe not too much dairy)… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kerri) for host
Being with Jutta, Marco, Deize, Martin and adorable baby Noa was one of the most inspiring times of my life. Jutta makes the most delicious food from the garden and I was always surprised by her creativity and ability to make filling food that was healthy and tasty. Marco kept me laughing and his sense of justice and self-sacrifice for others is… read more
13 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kerri)
Kerry stayed with us for three weeks. She is a lovely person, funny, easygoing and very willing. She did all sorts of jobs, like cutting hair, repairing chairs, sewing aprons, dresses and other stuff. She also did a lot of outdoor jobs like cutting the grass , mulching in the garden and keeping the mood always good!!! She is a very hardworking… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie & Mahmoud)
Lucie and Mido just left us. It was their first experience as volunteers and we have to say that they did very well although they still have to learn a lot. But therefore they are volunteering!They are both very respectful and a bit shy but not too much. They gave their best in everything they helped with and were always willing do do whatever we… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucie & Mahmoud) for host
We had a great first workaway experience here agriturismo with Jutta, Marco and their little family. We learned so much from their organic farming experience, caring of animals, agriturismo opportunities, but also about sustainable life, and each other cultures and life experiences. The work was varied, between in and outdoors, wood cutting, plant… read more
6 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (David & Laura ) for host
We can say that the experience with Marco and Jutta it was unforgettable! They made us grow and help us to become into a better persons what is something really precious. They always were answering all our questions and we learnt a lot about them, now we believe that a more sustainable way of life is possible and for sure they can change people… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Laura )
Laura and David just left us. It was a very good experience to have them around. They are very willing volunteers which completely cancels the fact that they do not jet have so many skills in farming. They worked very hard and tried always to do their best. The are interested in everything and asked many questions in order to learn as much as… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Idan) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and I'm so incredibly grateful for it. Jutta and Marco ensured I had everything I needed to be comfortable; Jutta even made me sage tea every morning that first week when I unfortunately came down with a cold. Further more, Jutta is an INCREDIBLE cook, which honestly makes or breaks one's stay at a workaway.… read more
23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Idan)
Idan stayed with us for two months. He worked endlessly with us and was always ready to lend a hand. He helped out with wood chopping, olive picking, soft fruit picking, nut cracking and lots of other things. He is funny, self ironic and very respectful. He told us lots of stories about his home town and habits of Americans. He comes from… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lisa Mette & Steen) for host
We initially planned on staying two weeks with Jutta & Marco but we ended up staying five weeks.
Jutta & Marco were very hospitable and kind and with a great sense of humor - we had a lot of laughs (despite / because of "Rocky Horror Picture Show) around the table; and often with the pleasant company of their son, daughter and newborn grandson.… read more
Jutta & Marco were very hospitable and kind and with a great sense of humor - we had a lot of laughs (despite / because of "Rocky Horror Picture Show) around the table; and often with the pleasant company of their son, daughter and newborn grandson.… read more
23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa Mette & Steen)
These two people are very special people. Full of new inputs and experiences which enriched our days a lot. Steen is a very helpful handyman, ready to work with whatever you ask. He works well in team or alone. He has excellent music taste and though very quiet can be really funny. Lisa is special too...she can give advice without stepping on your… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Virginia & Mariano)
We made a very good experience with Virginia and Mariano. They helped in and around the house and lots of funny stories to tell us. We had their pleasant Mate tea to let us try and introduced us to lots of new things we never tried.
They are easygoing and friendly and very respectful. Thanks a lot for your precious help at the end of our season.
They are easygoing and friendly and very respectful. Thanks a lot for your precious help at the end of our season.
(Very good
)
9 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
What a wonderful surprise! Generally we do not host so young volunteers but Daniel applied in such a nice way that we tried. And it was a very good experience. He was ready to help and learn...we noticed him "growing" every single day. He is funny and very well educated and very respectful. We hope he learns all the things he was interested in and… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
It was a wonderful time at Marco and Jutta's little farm. I learnt so much about how to live self-sufficiently and in peace with the evironment you're in. The work was never too hard and always rewarding.
Jutta is a master at cooking, so the meals she cooked were amazing, to say the least.
I really enjoyed my stay and would be happy to come back… read more
Jutta is a master at cooking, so the meals she cooked were amazing, to say the least.
I really enjoyed my stay and would be happy to come back… read more
8 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
I don't even know where to begin...I feel beyond lucky to have had just over a month with Jutta and Marco on their farm. They made me feel so welcome and within the first few days it felt like their home was my home. They both taught me so much about growing your own food and collecting all of nature's gifts, making sure that nothing went to… read more
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
What a nice person! We hosted Lauren for about 5 weeks and it was a very pleasant and satisfying match. She was interested in everything, from animal care to weeding, from preserving to nut collecting,cooking or cleaniny always ready to help and learn more about our selfsufficient life as well as sustainability. She worked good both in teamwork… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks with Jutta & Marco. I liked the work with the animals and also the fieldwork a lot. The hosts are wonderful people and we workawayers had each our own room and we were treated like family-members. Jutta is a wonderful cook and the meals were always extraordinary delicious. I also liked the discussions about all kind of… read more
14 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia left us this morning and we are very grateful for her help. She is a wonderful person, full of good vibrations, hard working, funny and very open minded. She helped both in the house and with all sorts of farm work. She fed animals, picked fruit, reordered the veggie garden and cleaned around the house. She was always with good mood and a… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Becky)
Becky stayed with us for two weeks and she was a treasure! She behaved like a family member right from the beginning and it was never a problem with her. Whatever task she had to do she did it with pleasure and very well. We liked the good talks with her a lot. She made us laugh and brought joy to our home. We all hope she will come back one day!… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Zachary) for host
My time here was a truly incredible experience. You are immediately welcomed into the family when you arrive at the house, which sits on top of the farm in the beautiful mountains of the Emilia / Liguria border. I recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic experience at a sustainable agriturismo. As a workawayer I had hoped to learn… read more
30 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Zachary)
Zach stayed with us for two weeks and it was a very pleasant experience. Though completely unexperienced he helped out with whatever we asked him to do. It was nice to talk to him and and he was very interested in learning new things every day. He has a lot of knowledge in European culture which we found surprising for a Us citizen. We thank Zach… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashleigh & Simon)
If there was a supertopexcellent star to give, this couple is the winner. From the very moment they entered our house they behaved like if they knew us since ages, they worked as hard as you can and loved it...for them it was a kind of workout! All family loved them, all our guests or whoever came by. They have always a smile on their face, are… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva stayed with us for nearly three months we are all sad that she had to leave. We liked her from the very start. She is funny, helpful, gets along with everyone and guesses all you need before you can give her a task. She is a very clever understanding person full of joy and good vibrations, a good worker, listener and very warm hearted. She is… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Jade stayed lately with us for two weeks. She is a very calm and quiet person. She worked as well in team as alone and did all the tasks very well. We wish her all the best for her new education...she wants to learn to work with wood.
Thank you Jade for the precious work you did.
Thank you Jade for the precious work you did.
(Excellent
)
9 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Shelley )
Shelley is a self confident intelligent woman who came to our place in summer. She helped out with any task with the farm work. She is a relieable worker and does her work either in team or alone always very well. She has good knowledge of gardening. She looked after some animals and learned very quickly everything she needed to know. She got… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Shelley ) for host
Jutta, Marco and Martin welcomed me into the home from the very beginning, a home which is full of warmth, sincerity and humour. I felt so welcomed that spring passed into summer and summer passed into autumn. It has been a richly rewarding experience spending time with such a lovely family helping out on so many worthy projects.
Jutta is the… read more
Jutta is the… read more
24 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jodi) for host
What a wonderful 6 weeks I have had with Jutta and Marco! I was welcomed as part of the family right from the start. Marco is a natural mechanic...he can fix anything! Jutta is the most amazing chef, baker, and interior decorator. They live as self sustainably as possible and are so knowledgeable about that lifestyle. I loved learning about how to… read more
19 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi left us today after 6 weeks of volunteering and we miss her already! She is within our very best persons who ever stayed with us. Right from the first day she behaved like a familymember and it was like she had always been with us. She is such a pleasant charakter and there is really NOTHING that was not perfect. Whatever task she did, she… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Arno & Laura)
We are very happy that we had Arno and Laura as volunteers on our farm. They are very well organised and helpful and very interested in what we do. They helped a lot with all sorts of tasks, never complaining.They prepared fire wood, helped cleaning new land, they picked rose hips, made jam out of them, they sewed, they cleaned, they went with us… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Arno & Laura) for host
We spent 5 weeks at this beautiful farm in Liguria. We had an awesome time there and were so happy with everything! The accomodation in the pretty Agriturismo was great and the food was just amazing quality. Mostly self-produced, always fresh and made with love. We miss Juttas cooking already.
Our tasks were very diverse, which was great because… read more
Our tasks were very diverse, which was great because… read more
10 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
We cannot thank Josh enough for his precious and neverending help. He is a very easygoing guy, always ready to lend a hand, absolutly reliabale and friendly and just TOP. We liked him from the very first day and we never had any problem with him. He worked always very concentared, bib allt his tasks well and quickly and can work either as team or… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vivien)
Vivien stayed with us for only 10 days but it was very nice to have her around. She took wonderful pictures of our farm and the animals. She is very easygoing and learns very quickly.
We hope she enjoys her trip through Italy a lot.
We hope she enjoys her trip through Italy a lot.
(Very good
)
28 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Angelica)
(Neutral
)
11 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cornelia Ulrike) for host
Jutta and Marco invited me to stay on their farm for almost a month and I really enjoyed my time with them.
I felt really welcomed and very well treated.
There is a wide range of tasks. It is combination of a self-sufficient farm, housekeeping, gardening, farming, etc..
Of course, it is not just easy work, but I really like the variety of… read more
I felt really welcomed and very well treated.
There is a wide range of tasks. It is combination of a self-sufficient farm, housekeeping, gardening, farming, etc..
Of course, it is not just easy work, but I really like the variety of… read more
7 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Cornelia Ulrike)
Cornelia is a very openhearted hardworking girl. She did all the work we asked her willingly and well. She is very strong and can work for many hours.She is organized when fulfilling tasks and can either work in a team or alone. She loves music and shares nearly everything with others.
Although we are not vegetarians it was easy to prepare food… read more
Although we are not vegetarians it was easy to prepare food… read more
(Very good
)
7 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tiago)
Thiago and his friend are very friendly funny and hardworking volunteers. They helped out with many tasks and were very interested in our work, asked a lot of questions, which made us think, that they really want to learn. It was a pleasure to cook for them...they ate willingly all our plates.
We had a lot of fun with them and can recomand them to… read more
We had a lot of fun with them and can recomand them to… read more
(Excellent
)
6 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tiago) for host
I've stated two weeks here with a friend. And It was really really nice! Jutta, Marco and Martin are really good hosts and they help you feel always good! The work and working time were very flexible and we had plenty of free time to do other stuff (I did some online courses), The work was mostly helping with the farm, like weeding, seeding… read more
5 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (vilagnyito)
We had Fruszy and Mikki with us for two weeks.They are very easygoing and friendly. They helped out with a lot of tasks. We appreciated very much their help with the dishwashing and their respectful behaviour.They are very well organised and can work either alone or in team. They learn very quickly. We wish them more good experiences on their way… read more
(Very good
)
4 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (vilagnyito) for host
We spent 2 weeks here. It's a real organic farm, so there is a lot to do. The place is amazing, you must visit the Taro valley.
We can't say the work was easy, but it was a great pleasure. We enjoyed it very much. The work usually was outside (weeding, working with branches, gardening). But when the weather was rainy, we worked inside (cracking… read more
We can't say the work was easy, but it was a great pleasure. We enjoyed it very much. The work usually was outside (weeding, working with branches, gardening). But when the weather was rainy, we worked inside (cracking… read more
21 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy & Alan)
Amy and Alan stayed with us for a whole month. They were great helpers with any task we asked them to do. They are quiet, very patient and really easy to feed. Whatever we cooked they really liked it. Thank you for you endless fruitpicking, long dogwalks and all the nuts you cracked. We wish them a good trip through Asia, where they went after… read more
(Very good
)
3 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Amy & Alan) for host
Everything we wanted from a work away as we felt truly welcomed into their home. We learnt many interesting things as well as interesting people we met, great food and lovely animals. Thanks again ps most of the dogs in cambodia aren't as nice as yours :)
13 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Annika & Ulrike) for host
We enjoyed our stay at Jutta's and Marco's place a lot! They welcomed us in the middle of their family and we had a lot of funny and interesting talks all day long. The work we did varied a lot depending on the weather inside and outside. The farm is located in the middle of nice forests which started to turn to the bright colours of… read more
29 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika & Ulrike)
Annika and Ulrike are two very nice volunteers. Although not experienced in work away they both have passed time in foreign countries and are very open minded, extremely hard working, easygoing and very funny. They were helpful either with farm work or help in the house. Even sewing was not a problem!
We thank them for their great help, good… read more
We thank them for their great help, good… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christine & David) for host
This was our first Workaway and it completely exceeded any expectations! Jutta and Marco could not have been more welcoming and kind to us. Our time spent at the farm was so interesting, relaxing and unique. We learned so much about organic farming and taking care of the animals. Jutta is a world class chef and made every meal an event. We fell… read more
24 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine & David)
Christine and Dave just left and they left us with a heavy heart. They are very easygoing hardworking persons and the most delightful company. There was no work they were not ready to do, no meal not willing to eat and really nothing to complain about. We can recomand them to everyone and there is really no way to thank them enough for the work… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
Dear Jutta, dear Marco, we thank you so much for this great experience! For your generosity, your hospitality and that you let us into your home and family as if it where the most natural thing in the world! You are great.
We loved helping out with the animals, on the fields and with the daily house and farmwork. Also we had a wonderful time in… read more
We loved helping out with the animals, on the fields and with the daily house and farmwork. Also we had a wonderful time in… read more
26 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa came to us with her daughter Lea and her husband Bodo. It was our first family experience and so far very good. Lisa is hardworking, helpfull and has endless skills.Lea is very smart and grown up for her age and helped a lot with animals and fruit picking. Her garlic-plats are the most beautiful ever made in our farm. Bodo, who is a… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Susanne) for host
Actually, I wanted to stay for 4 weeks, then for another 4 weeks and at the end I was for 3 months in Pelosa . I did not want to go away and they would not let me go. ;-)
It was an incredible time in Pelosa. I miss it but I know that I will come back as a guest or as a volunteer. I think I have found really good friends . Jutta, Marco and the… read more
It was an incredible time in Pelosa. I miss it but I know that I will come back as a guest or as a volunteer. I think I have found really good friends . Jutta, Marco and the… read more
22 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Susanne)
There is no way to thank Susanne enough for her precious help in the three months, that she stayed with us. She is a funny, helpful, understanding and very responsible person. She helped with any task, from Donkey brushing to table laying, form weeding to cleaning out guests rooms. She came along to markets, helped with hay harvest and never… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ellen) for host
It`s one year ago and I didn`t write a feedback, shame on me! I really enjoyed my time at Juttas and Marcos place, when I was there, the whole family including the two nice boys, girlfriend, ex-husband where there too, full haouse and it was a warm and nice athmosphere all the time. I loved Juttas little "library" with lots of books about… read more
11 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen)
Ellen fitted into the family without any trouble. We liked her friendly and quiet approach very much. She just was there without disturbing. She helped out with lots of tasks and learned quickly. Whoever invites Ellen to his farm will be happy to have her around.
(Excellent
)
17 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
Alison is a very funny hardworking a nd easygoing volunteer whom we liked very much. We had good talks, fun and worked well together. We can raccomand Alison to everyone, although we hope she comes back to us before going elswhere.
Thank you Alison for your precious help and the joy you brought to our home.
Thank you Alison for your precious help and the joy you brought to our home.
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host
I left here a few days ago after 2 enjoyable and interesting weeks in May/June. This is a beautiful place with some great walks in the vicinity. Jutta and Marco are experienced and generous hosts, and I completely agree with all the positive comment left by previous Workawayers. I'd also just like to add how much I enjoyed the film evenings… read more
12 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (paul_ine) for host
This place is exactly like described on the profile. I had a good time weeding, putting seedlings into the earth, cutting the raspberry plants, picking flowers (to produce tea), taking the dogs for a walk … . I really liked the variety of the different jobs and it was fun having chats with the other workawayers - or just dwelling on my thoughts.… read more
7 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (paul_ine)
Pauline was with us only for few days but it was a very good experience. She is easygoing, well educated and very respectfull. Hardworking and friendly she helped out with all sorts of tasks as gardening, cleaning and kitchen help. She is well organised and precise and was a good company to other volunteers who were with us. We can reccomand her… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Juliemo) for host
This was my first experience as a Workaway and I feel so lucky to have found the warm and welcoming people and delightful environment here. We were a very happy team. We worked hard in the woods, fields, gardens and house but it always felt worthwhile and was truly enjoyable. I not only had a rewarding time, I have also made some wonderful… read more
7 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliemo)
Julie was with us for only 10 days and we liked it very much. She is always smiling, happy and positive, hardworking, understanding, easygoinig...we'd say perfect. It was lovely to have her around and to talk and work with her. We can highly reccomand Julie to any other place although we'd prefer to have her back to our place soon. Thank you so… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David was a very nice volunteer. We enjoyed his company a lot. Very had working and always willing to help out. It was hard to stop him!!! There was no task he did not manage to do with absolute perfection. he is well educated, understanding, interested, respectfull, funny and very very kind. We had very good talks on all sorts of topics. We would… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Hi everyone!
I definitely recommand Jutta and Marco's place. I am so happy to have been there for various reasons: Jutta and Marco have perfectly understood what workaway means and what a workawayer could be expecting. 4 smileys is not enough:-)
I have plenty of positive examples but let's take just a few: on my 3rd day Marco told me not to work… read more
I definitely recommand Jutta and Marco's place. I am so happy to have been there for various reasons: Jutta and Marco have perfectly understood what workaway means and what a workawayer could be expecting. 4 smileys is not enough:-)
I have plenty of positive examples but let's take just a few: on my 3rd day Marco told me not to work… read more
17 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (AlexJakob) for host
I had the pleasure and privilege to stay with Jutta and Marco and help out for one month in October and then again a couple of weeks in December. It was my fifth workaway experience in Italy and easily the best so far.
Jutta and Marco are lovely, generous, kind people and fair hosts. They work incredibly hard and there is always something to do,… read more
Jutta and Marco are lovely, generous, kind people and fair hosts. They work incredibly hard and there is always something to do,… read more
16 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (AlexJakob)
Alex is very friendly, always smiling and helps out with whatever she is asked for. She eats everything with so much pleasure that is is a pleasure to have her at the table. She works very well alone as well as in team, is always respectful and precise and we were really pleased to have her TWICE with us.
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Asta & Tomas)
The very best volunteers we ever had this summer. They fit into the family within few hours. Very easygoing and friendly. They made us laugh a lot. Perfect workers! Whatever we asked them to do they did the thing and they did it very well. Asta speaks even Italian and very good English. Tomas speaks very good d English too and entertains with… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Asta & Tomas) for host
Jutta and Marco, thank you! We had amazing time in your place and we recommend it to everyone who is reading this. The work was various and hosts themselves were often working together with us or doing similar jobs, everyday we went swimming in the river (it was like a secret place you see in the movies), the cooking and meals were fantastic,… read more
11 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick & Lauren)
Patrick and Lauren stayed with us for three weeks. They are great volunteers, willing to learn and very funny. They work well on their own as well as in team. Our dogs and donkeys, as well as the ducks, geese and chicken were fond of them too. We hope they come back to us one day.
Whoever will have them as volunteers will be happy about their… read more
Whoever will have them as volunteers will be happy about their… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Lauren) for host
Jutta and Marco made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived in Pelosa. The are really lovely and interesting people and were happy to answer our many questions!
The work was vary varied; from planting to looking after their animals and helping out in the guesthouse. There is lots to learn and you can also easily visit cities nearby if you… read more
The work was vary varied; from planting to looking after their animals and helping out in the guesthouse. There is lots to learn and you can also easily visit cities nearby if you… read more
19 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
I was helping out at Jutta and Marco's farm for a few days in July. The place is really beautiful, although it is in the middle of nowhere :-) I had a beautiful room and my own bathroom, the work was not too hard (mostly gardening, about 5h per day) and the food Jutta gave us was just AMAZING!! She is a very good cook. Also, she picked me up from… read more
