Eco project near Sora, Italy
Country: Italy
Last Activity: 05/02/2012
Description
We are a projest based in the mountains near Sora in Italy. We want to bring our village back to life recreating the traditional methods of farming and sustainable lifestye, to live in harmony with the land and respect the enviroment that feeds us.
Area
Between Rome and Naples in Abruzzi National Park
Type of work
Other,Animal care,
Help in the house,
Help with Eco project,
Farming,
General Maintenance,
Cooking / shopping,
Gardening
Work
We need help and enthusiasm in all areas of our project. Farming, working with fruit trees etc.
Languages spoken
Italian, English
Accommodation
Within the project
What else ...
Until the 1900s a few families lived a very simple life in this tiny hamlet. They lived off the land around them, raising animals and cultivating fruit trees and vegetables. As a result, they were completely self-sufficient.
They sold the surplus of their locally renowned produce at markets in the nearby town. After the Second World War it became clear it was not possible to make a living from agriculture. The villagers gradually started to leave in search of better opportunities in more developed regions of Italy as well as the United States and Canada. Although it feels more remote, the village lies only five kilometres from Sora.
They sold the surplus of their locally renowned produce at markets in the nearby town. After the Second World War it became clear it was not possible to make a living from agriculture. The villagers gradually started to leave in search of better opportunities in more developed regions of Italy as well as the United States and Canada. Although it feels more remote, the village lies only five kilometres from Sora.
Host ref number: 8644446774a6
Feedback left about host
oh yes they are very nice people they will become your friends when you stay there. in the summer it must be even more wonderful when there are more people (i stayed in the february) and i will probably come back
then too haha
we made honest farm working and stuff like renovating on buildings
in a good working athmosphere so the working time more
then too haha
we made honest farm working and stuff like renovating on buildings
in a good working athmosphere so the working time more
Rafael is very nice, considerate helpers. It was great fun to host him at the farm and we hope he will come back.
Was a wonderful experience for my first work away host, antonello and his family are a wonderful bunch of people, all very welcoming and accepting. your work is appreciated here. the community among volunteers is also wonderful as there is always more than one! i would recommend antonello and his establishment to any one whether it be volunteering more
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