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We live in an old farmhouse (typical Apulian farmhouse), in beautiful countryside in Brindisi province. The local rural context and very attractive because it still retains the typical dry stone walls, the typical rural architecture, with vaulted star-shape, free grazing animals, ancient olive trees, etc ... I (Antonio) I am 60 years old, and live with my mother who is 90 years old and is still self-sufficient. The kitchen and Mediterranean and the products we use are organic, and for the most part are produced by us.
We farm organically and cultivate mainly olive trees and vegetables. The tasks relate to the care of the garden: weeding, sowing, planting and harvesting throughout the year; the management of the olive trees: pruning, cleaning, and collection. There are also jobs in the orchard, pruning, harvesting; as well as the maintenance of facilities.
Viviamo in un' antica masseria (tipica fattoria pugliese), in una splendida campagna nella provincia Brindisi. Il contesto rurale locale e molto suggestivo perché conserva ancora i tipici muretti a secco, l'architettura rurale tipica, con volte a forma di stella, animali liberi al pascolo, ulivi millenari, etc... Io (Antonio) ho 60 anni, vivo con mia madre che ha 90 anni ed é ancora autosufficiente. La cucina e mediterranea e i prodotti che usiamo sono biologici e per la maggior parte son prodotti da noi.
Facciamo agricoltura biologica e coltiviamo principalmente gli ulivi e gli ortaggi. I lavori riguardano la cura dell'orto: seminare, piantare e raccogliere tutto l'anno, la gestione dell'uliveto: potature, pulizia, raccolta. Ci son anche i lavori nel frutteto, di manutenzione delle strutture.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Those who have many skills are useful and necessary for living in the country. I have much experience in the garden- I have farmed organiclly 15 years and constructed dry stone walls four years. Animal management: we have chickens, guinea fowl, quails, turkeys, rabbits and two pigs that we raise for our own consumption and our economical benefit. I have great skills in mechanics, construction of steel structures and as well as other appropriate agricultural technologies.
Chi viene può toccare molte competenze utili e necessarie per vivere in campagna. Ho molta esperienza nell'orto, (son 15 anni che faccio agricoltura biologica), nella costruzione di strutture in pietra, nella costruzione di muri con pietra a secco, nella gestione degli animali (abbiamo galline, faraone, quaglie, tacchini, conigli) che alleviamo per autoconsumo e piccola economia famigliare. Ho molta abilita' nella meccanica, nella costruzione di strutture in ferro e nella costruzione di altre tecnologie appropriate agricole.Projects involving children
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Help
Help will be much appreciated in the cleaning and organization of new spaces, and help in the fields and daily management of the house as neccesary.
Un aiuto sarà molto gradito nella pulizia e organizzazione di nuovi spazi, nella gestione quotidiana della casa e nei lavori in campagna.Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
The hospitality will be at home in a shared room available, both for singles and couples.
L'ospitalità sarà in casa in una camera messa a disposizione, sia per single che per coppie.What else ...
Volunteers can reach the nearest town (S. Marzano) by bike or on foot along a beautiful promenade of 4 km or to Francavilla Fontana which is a known cultural city with a beautiful historic center and castle.
I volontari possono raggiungere la città vicina (S. Marzano) in biciletta o a piedi attraverso una splendida passeggiata di 4 km o a Francavilla Fontana nota città culturale con uno splendido centro storico e il suo castello..A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I am not very sure about the other reviews which told you that it was difficult to communicate with Antonio and his family,… read more
Antonio era molto flessibile per quanto riguarda l’orario di lavoro. Noi lavoravamo presto alla mattina e poi alla sera, finché il sole sia… read more
Antonio and his mother Gina were very sweet to us and we loved having the chance to try out our basic Italian. They do not speak English so it’s worth learning at least the basics so you can get by.
The food is very basic but tasty (amazing watermelon, fresh tomatoes etc and break baked fresh by Gina every… read more
Grazie per tutto ed a presto,
Saluti da Marco
The welcome we received and the regret at leaving was heartfelt and… read more
The work consisted mainly of helping Antonio in preparing the olive trees for harvest in September ( cutting down branches from trees and removing them from site) as well… read more
There were also 2 workawayers with me and i loved to share the experience with them too.
Antonio is very attentive and curious. He likes to learn and pass on his knowledge. do not hesitate to ask and share
He taught me recipes that other travelers gave him.
Gina… read more
and add more if you need something from Antonio you should ask it and you will get it ,do not be shy.
Thank… read more
I couldn't speak Italian and they couldn't speak English but we made do with Google Translate.
I stayed for a week and that was fine… read more
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