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16 Apr 2024
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in the many years (12) that I have had the joy of hosting so many beautiful people from all over the world, I am convinced that we can really do something to improve ourselves and a little bit of the world around us, but there has to be a little effort in wanting to do so strongly.
the people I host, especially the younger ones, should be able to understand that resources in general are a precious commodity that must be protected and not over-exploited in a predatory manner.
therefore water should be used sparingly first of all, especially hot water that uses too much energy.
so showers must be short and sufficient for everyone.
I know that this is going to be boring now but after this years I found it Necessary: the places we inhabit alone or in common should be kept clean and tidy. in addition to resources, this also saves time that has to be spent on laborious, extraordinary cleaning work when it only takes a few minutes a day.
I therefore expect the bathroom, kitchen, outside of the house and bedrooms to be kept very clean on a daily basis.
the same feeling I have for the the food that the great mother earth gives us ( in the garden) is an asset to be respected.
in group work it is necessary to foster the development of a peaceful atmosphere, to instill trust, joy and well-being in the living environment. work becomes lighter, we all have more fun during the day and happy coexistence is established.
please read carefully.
I would like to be sure that the people who write to me and wish to share their time with me and work with me this land given to me by my grandfather are truly aware that the environment around us and the emotions within us are invaluable wealth.
I run a small farm in the south of Italy, the place is an archeological site, Telesia , city of Sanniti first and Romans after...there are many sites to be visited around and the village is very close, small and cute. The train station is in the nearest village Telese-Cerreto and it's easy to plan a trip to Benevento, Caserta or Naples. I live alone, I have a son 23 years old that lives in London. I speak english and italian of course. The farm produces many vegetables, fruits, wine, flour and I make, weekly, bread. I have chickens and hens. We work usually in the garden: weeding, watering and planting vegetables and we prune our fruits plants and make wood. The house has been built from my grandfather and needs some work now and then. We usually work together in the house keeping it clean. We harvest our product and time by time we make preserves. In fall we harvest grape and make wine and we harvest olives to make our olive oil. We go to markets to sell extra products making extra bread and cooking the day before.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Working in the farm gives special knoledge to independence about selfproducing food in a special environment where everything is produced in organic way with a big rispect for the earth. The soil is fantastic, I make my compost which i use for plants and seeds. Permaculture is the method of cultivation. We will be giving italian lesson if asked and teaching how to make bread, pizza and fresh pasta. I have a nice studio with lots of books in different languages and the house has wifi.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
help needed in the garden and in the house. Every skill is really appreciated but not required. It's fantastic that running a farm does not need more than some day by day work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis 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
There are 2 rooms with 4 beds and 1 bathroom in the house only for guests.
What else ...
The area is fantastic....a valley surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains, local monuments, ancient ruines, even a Roman Anphiteather and villages may deserve a visit. Ther'is a beautiful national park on a river where to walk . By train or by bus the nearest cities can be easily visited . In Telese ther'is a lac where to swim and a Spa.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 173256699123
Feedback (38)
7 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (felinefeliz) for host
"Madonna", where to begin? We stayed at Maria Pia's house for two weeks and are very thankful that she and her son Maxi welcomed us with so much trust, kindness and care. This is an open, social place for different people, you could even say they create a social/cultural/environmental education project. During our stay we got to know so many… read more
24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
My highlight of Italy is the time spent with Maria Pia, her family, and the traditional farm life.
Being a part of Maria Pia’s family is not for idle curiosity, it means hard farm work, pulling weeds, cutting wood, hoeing and preparing fields for planting. This is not a workaway experience for idle bodies or daydreamers.
The reward is being in a… read more
Being a part of Maria Pia’s family is not for idle curiosity, it means hard farm work, pulling weeds, cutting wood, hoeing and preparing fields for planting. This is not a workaway experience for idle bodies or daydreamers.
The reward is being in a… read more
24 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Joseph is one of the best person I met so far. He is a very intense and profound person.
Our conversations were always interesting and I found so much in common with him.
He has been a great help in the fields and is able to do practically everything with knowledge and patience. pruning the trees and mowing the grass were just part of the good… read more
Our conversations were always interesting and I found so much in common with him.
He has been a great help in the fields and is able to do practically everything with knowledge and patience. pruning the trees and mowing the grass were just part of the good… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Chris)
Getting to know and sharing part of our lives with Chris and Laura was a great experience and enriched me personally.
The fact that they are also hosts gave me great pleasure. Laura is an intelligent and profound person. i really appreciated her calm way of discussing topics that interested both of us. i cannot forget her cakes and chutney… read more
The fact that they are also hosts gave me great pleasure. Laura is an intelligent and profound person. i really appreciated her calm way of discussing topics that interested both of us. i cannot forget her cakes and chutney… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Chris) for host
What a great first experience of workawaying. We loved spending time with Maria Pia, her son, and the other people who passed through. Interesting discussions, learnt lots about food production and local culture in a lovely place with delicious meals. We worked hard and got a lot out of it - a perfect exchange.
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7 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (felinefeliz) for host
"Madonna", where to begin? We stayed at Maria Pia's house for two weeks and are very thankful that she and her son Maxi welcomed us with so much trust, kindness and care. This is an open, social place for different people, you could even say they create a social/cultural/environmental education project. During our stay we got to know so many… read more
24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
My highlight of Italy is the time spent with Maria Pia, her family, and the traditional farm life.
Being a part of Maria Pia’s family is not for idle curiosity, it means hard farm work, pulling weeds, cutting wood, hoeing and preparing fields for planting. This is not a workaway experience for idle bodies or daydreamers.
The reward is being in a… read more
Being a part of Maria Pia’s family is not for idle curiosity, it means hard farm work, pulling weeds, cutting wood, hoeing and preparing fields for planting. This is not a workaway experience for idle bodies or daydreamers.
The reward is being in a… read more
24 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Joseph is one of the best person I met so far. He is a very intense and profound person.
Our conversations were always interesting and I found so much in common with him.
He has been a great help in the fields and is able to do practically everything with knowledge and patience. pruning the trees and mowing the grass were just part of the good… read more
Our conversations were always interesting and I found so much in common with him.
He has been a great help in the fields and is able to do practically everything with knowledge and patience. pruning the trees and mowing the grass were just part of the good… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Chris)
Getting to know and sharing part of our lives with Chris and Laura was a great experience and enriched me personally.
The fact that they are also hosts gave me great pleasure. Laura is an intelligent and profound person. i really appreciated her calm way of discussing topics that interested both of us. i cannot forget her cakes and chutney… read more
The fact that they are also hosts gave me great pleasure. Laura is an intelligent and profound person. i really appreciated her calm way of discussing topics that interested both of us. i cannot forget her cakes and chutney… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Chris) for host
What a great first experience of workawaying. We loved spending time with Maria Pia, her son, and the other people who passed through. Interesting discussions, learnt lots about food production and local culture in a lovely place with delicious meals. We worked hard and got a lot out of it - a perfect exchange.
1 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
From the moment I arrived, Maria Pia greeted me with a warm smile. As we started talking in the car, I quickly realized the fascinating perspectives she holds. We arrived at her beautiful garden, full of different plants and adorable cats. Throughout this three-week experience, I've had invaluable learnings into life, embracing an open-minded… read more
14 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka)
Agnieszka is an intelligent and active person. it has been a pleasure to share part of our time with her as well as working in a different way every day. it is so important for me to share everything with the volunteers who choose to come and I have been very happy with her. the daily work, from harvesting olives to working in the garden, cleaning… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
I had an incredible experience at Maria Pia's place! Maria Pia is a wonderful and dedicated host with a big heart for her workawayers and her garden. Her cooking skills are unparalleled, and I must say, the best I've encountered in Italy so far. The work itself was diverse and enjoyable – from building raised garden beds to assisting in the garden… read more
26 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
k is a lovely person and his work has been really useful and constructive. he has a lot of skills and great organisation, both when working alone and in a group. he is pleasant and intelligent and as well as appreciating his skills I have also had a lot of fun in his company. the garden boxes he built for me out of recycled wood are beautiful and… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dalma & Didier) for host
Maria Pia è una persona eccezionale, veramente non si può sbagliare con lei, tutto ha un ordine e un perché. Per noi è stata una esperienza arricchente in tutti gli aspetti, non c'è perdita, si impara tutti i giorni a essere una migliore persona.
Lei ci ha condiviso la sua vita, la sua bella famiglia, i suoi amici, e la sua casa.
Ci ha fatto… read more
Lei ci ha condiviso la sua vita, la sua bella famiglia, i suoi amici, e la sua casa.
Ci ha fatto… read more
13 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Martha) for host
Maria Pia has got a wonderful approach to life, in the 3 weeks that i stayed with her i learnt so much. it was raining a lot at the start but there was always things to do and never a dull moment, once the weather improved we worked in the garden, mainly weeding, planting, watering and picking vegetables as well as doing other jobs around the… read more
11 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Martha)
Martha was truly a sweet and interesting young woman to meet in my life. intelligent and culturally rich, she filled the days with her help, presence and interesting conversations.
In the fields her help was invaluable and in the house we cleaned up a lot since it rained so much. fortunately the parks and the lake provided a bit of fun in this… read more
In the fields her help was invaluable and in the house we cleaned up a lot since it rained so much. fortunately the parks and the lake provided a bit of fun in this… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mie)
Mie was a very interesting person. needless to say, she helped out in the fields removing weeds, helping around the house and with everything else I needed. interesting as a person and intelligent she bonded with everyone at home while also enjoying the place where I live by going around discovering new places, swimming at the lake and making… read more
(Excellent
)
31 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
My stay with Maria Pia was short but so full, so interesting. I stayed there for two weeks and we always had something new to do. To start, since the day one Maria Pia felt me feel very confortable at her house, she has a very beautiful house and a very beautiful garden. We worked inside the house if it was raining, preparing food, cleaning, and… read more
26 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
maria is one of the nicest people who has ever passed through my home. despite the great difference in ideas and culture i found it so much fun and stimulating to talk to her. she is very good at everything. she helped me around the house, in the vegetable garden, in cooking with passion, strength, skill. she is strong and decisive and even with… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
My stay at Maria Pia's place was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it! Maria Pia shared all her knowledge about traditional cooking, gardending and many other interesting topics with us. We had a clear working schedule that mostly ended at around 4pm and freetime afterwards. She took us to different places nearby and generally… read more
17 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (LenaGalloway) for host
When I arrived at Maria-Pia's place, I had only had a few workaway experiences. In the two weeks I learned how enriching workaway can be. As I have a garden myself, I was very happy that Maria-Pia was always able to explain why she cultivates it the way she does and I learned a lot that way. I had a great time working in the garden but especially… read more
15 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
My stay at Maria Pia's place was my first workaway experience, and I do not think I could have found a better one.
The first week we were working in the garden around 5 hours a day during the whole day. My second week was more intense because it was the time of harvesting olives, so it requires to be in the field, but I really enjoyed it and it… read more
The first week we were working in the garden around 5 hours a day during the whole day. My second week was more intense because it was the time of harvesting olives, so it requires to be in the field, but I really enjoyed it and it… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
carol is a strong girl who is very eager to learn new ways of life and the countryside has welcomed her with joy. we have mostly tidied up the vegetable garden and harvested olives and she has managed to enjoy both working and enjoying the lake and the walks in her free time. it has been a joy to see her enjoying the food, the fruit and everything… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jodie) for host
I had a wonderful time at Maria Pia's place. She is a lovely woman, open-minded and really funny ! I loved that we always shared the lunch together with her friends and other workers, and the food was always so delicious ! The work there was interested and she always makes sure to spend enough time with you so you understand and you can learn each… read more
14 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lam Phong & Annalena )
Phong is a sweet and sensitive guy. during the time he was my guest he worked with joy and a desire to learn new things. his company is pleasant and he has a great desire to get to know new people and new things as well as a great interest in Italian cuisine.
He is also very sensitive and kind to the other guests and volunteers with whom he has… read more
He is also very sensitive and kind to the other guests and volunteers with whom he has… read more
(Very good
)
22 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)
Lara is a very nice young woman with an independent spirit and a great desire to learn and try new things. she is strong and active and gives her best in any kind of work. my small farm asks for different activities, from collecting nuts to hoeing all day long, collecting fruit and vegetables, weeding the garden by hand, collecting wood, cleaning… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
Thank you, Maria Pia, for all you gave during my stay. Thank you for the gluten free cooking - you never made me feel like that was too much for you -, the love you shared and the beautiful surroundings we found ourselves in. Thanks also for the Italian lessons :)
Maria Pia's farm focusses on fruit and veg. When I was there in July there were… read more
Maria Pia's farm focusses on fruit and veg. When I was there in July there were… read more
29 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Danielle & Maricel) for host
If you’re looking to learn about sustainability and self-sufficiency, growing your own food and the works in a garden/farm like I was, this is the perfect place for you. And you will learn a lot about the culture and eat delicious food! I really can’t say anything but good things about our time there and Maria Pia herself. She is patient, caring,… read more
9 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luca Gabriel) for host
it's two month now that i come and go once a week to Mariapia's farm from Napoli and when i cannot go, like today, because of the rare days of rain during summer, i feel bad, something is missing. All the way about her, the farm, her family, friends, the other hosts, from around the world, her cats, the whole place of San Salvatore Telesino, is a… read more
9 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca Gabriel)
Having an experience with Luca as a volunteer is not only a work-based exchange but involves the life of everyone on the farm. nice and hyperactive , Luke is strong and always willing to learn new things and collaborate with everyone. very friendly and open with new people he always establishes interesting conversations. despite the fact that I… read more
(Very good
)
6 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maria Gabriela) for host
María Pía's place is amazing. The house and the beautiful garden. Flowers and plants everywhere. The wind.The cats. The food. The most delicious food. María Pía is indeed a remarkable woman. Her knowledge and her willingness to teach you. Her hands that work the land and also make the best bread. Thank you for sharing everything with me. I had… read more
6 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Gabriela)
I had so much fun with Gaby. she was not only a wonderful volunteer who knows what to do around the house, in the garden, in the kitchen but she is a very smart person with whom it is always interesting to share your time and ideas...she loved cats and plants and food as part of her life more than mine.
We have worked a lot in the garden this… read more
We have worked a lot in the garden this… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Viola) for host
Hanna and I spend 3 weeks in the place of Maria Pia and it was unforgettable!!! We met a lot of friends and family of her and everybody was so friendly and lovely, especially Maria Pia. We learn so much interesting about the italien life and traditional food. The food in this place was the best, because the most of the incredients was fresh out of… read more
15 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host
Stayed with Maria Pia for 6 weeks of Campania summer magic. She loves her land and it loves her back. We worked, hoeing and seeding, building weeding burning watering harvesting cutting cooking... Maria Pia is generous with her knowledge and experiences. I appreciated that she could always explain to me why we did what we did - purpose! - while… read more
2 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jelena & Jodok) for host
We spent six weeks at the Place and it was definitely an extraordinary experience.
Maria Pia is an unbeliavably warm-hearted and lively person, around her there will never be anything even close to boredom ;-) The work is very diverse, (garden work, picking grapes/olives, crafting, wine making, maintenance, cooking...) and we seldomly did the same… read more
Maria Pia is an unbeliavably warm-hearted and lively person, around her there will never be anything even close to boredom ;-) The work is very diverse, (garden work, picking grapes/olives, crafting, wine making, maintenance, cooking...) and we seldomly did the same… read more
12 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)
Writing feedback for someone as special as Stephen is not easy. He is a mature and intelligent person with a great respect for the people he shares his time with and the places he lives intensely, cycling and walking tirelessly.Trying to describe his skills, generously offered to me as a volunteer, I can only say that he not only knows how to work… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
What a fantastic place to stay and workaway. Maria Pia is a kindhearted, warm and dare I say vivacious person. She welcomed me with open arms and her company was a pleasure. I stayed for about five weeks and thoroughly enjoyed myself. There is always plenty to do here and Maria Pia ensures there is a good variety of work. Her cooking skills are… read more
7 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Monya) for host
At Maria Pia's you will
develop a relationship with the vegetables in her garden
with the other workawayers
with her and her friends.
Laughter is abundant
as well as talking, listening and growing,
considering important and critical topics, from sustainable food practices, to social justice
art and music, and exchanges of local recipes from… read more
develop a relationship with the vegetables in her garden
with the other workawayers
with her and her friends.
Laughter is abundant
as well as talking, listening and growing,
considering important and critical topics, from sustainable food practices, to social justice
art and music, and exchanges of local recipes from… read more
19 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host
In September and October I spent about 5 weeks at Maria Pias. She is a loving, caring and brutally honest woman who you’ll fall in love with the minute you talk to her for the first time. From the moment she picked me up from the train station all my initial nervousness disappeared. She makes you feel welcome and at home as soon as you step into… read more
10 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianna)
gianna is a lovely girl.
is a sweet and quiet girl and not chatty but knows how to establish deep relationships made of respect and common sense.
She is really interested in what happens at home, to friends and family with whom she quickly establishes an excellent relationship of friendship and affection.
However, she knows many things and… read more
is a sweet and quiet girl and not chatty but knows how to establish deep relationships made of respect and common sense.
She is really interested in what happens at home, to friends and family with whom she quickly establishes an excellent relationship of friendship and affection.
However, she knows many things and… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marju)
Marju is an enthusiastic person, a great support volunteer and always had very good initiatives full of energy and lots of fun...
She is very passionate about everything she does and enjoys making a positive and interesting contribution in all aspects.
She started immediately helping and taking initiatives in the many things to do, in the house… read more
She is very passionate about everything she does and enjoys making a positive and interesting contribution in all aspects.
She started immediately helping and taking initiatives in the many things to do, in the house… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Agnes) for host
I can hardly find words to describe my two-week stay with Maria Pia. To put it simply, I enjoyed every single minute of it.
In terms of work, everything is well-organized, relaxed and easy to accomplish. As it is rather hot in July we started the day at 8 in the morning and first worked in the garden weeding, then in the shade hoeing or clearing… read more
In terms of work, everything is well-organized, relaxed and easy to accomplish. As it is rather hot in July we started the day at 8 in the morning and first worked in the garden weeding, then in the shade hoeing or clearing… read more
23 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gisela) for host
At the beginning af april I stayed for two weeks with Maria Pia. This was my first workaway experience and I had luck that I found this place!
Maria Pia welcomed me from the very first moment, she is a warm-hearted, open minded and funny person and to her volunteers she is like a mum ;-)
The working day was well structured, the tasks were… read more
Maria Pia welcomed me from the very first moment, she is a warm-hearted, open minded and funny person and to her volunteers she is like a mum ;-)
The working day was well structured, the tasks were… read more
25 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
Maria pia.
Maria is one part fire
One part earth
One part vinegar
And one part sugar
She is a teacher, a mother and a joker
She is a lovely woman, together with her legendary son Maxi they can teach you much about Italy, life and about yourself.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the farm and won’t forget it.
With an open mind and joy to give… read more
Maria is one part fire
One part earth
One part vinegar
And one part sugar
She is a teacher, a mother and a joker
She is a lovely woman, together with her legendary son Maxi they can teach you much about Italy, life and about yourself.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the farm and won’t forget it.
With an open mind and joy to give… read more
21 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Priscilla) for host
Wonderful! I had such a great time with Maria Pia, she is authentic and really wants you to be part of the experience! The village and surroundings are beautiful, and I fell in love with Naples during my spare time. Maria Pia has lots of friends and family, you will meet some of them, they are really interesting persons. The work is to feed… read more
18 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host
A little late, but I would be remiss to forget leaving a review for Maria Pia! My friend and I stayed with Maria Pia for two weeks in November for our first Workaway experience and I mean it sincerely when I say I couldn't imagine a better experience. We started the day at 9 am, ate lunch around 1:30 or 2 pm and worked an hour or two after lunch.… read more
12 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Loo) for host
Mama mia, Mama Maria! Maria Pia will take you into her home and show you facets of her world. She’ll introduce you to her friends and her delicious cuisine: there’s plenty of homemade bread, pasta, pizza fritta to fill the tummy after a day’s work, and superhot chili peppersauce to top it all off. Don’t lounge around too much in front of the… read more
20 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
I stay and enjoy for 2 weeks at María Pía's farm. Time work didn't feel like work. Nothing hard or imposible. You must feel it! And just do it. I learned a lot thanks María and her World.
For me every day was special and different. She is like these, always full of energy, ready and available for you and her friends (like Silvio, excelente… read more
For me every day was special and different. She is like these, always full of energy, ready and available for you and her friends (like Silvio, excelente… read more
17 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
WOW! Where to begin. With wonderful Maria Pia of course. An excellent host, friendly, kind, hard working, thoughtful and fun. She is passionate about her farm, about food and about life. There is always something going on. It may be visits from her lovely family and friends, or making bread or cooking the most delicious meals. I harvested so many… read more
6 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Vanessa) for host
We stayed two weeks at Maria Pias place and had a great time there. She has a lovely farm where we helped feeding the chickens and cats, working in the garden, in the kitchen and harvesting the grapes for the selfmade wine.
Maria Pia and her son Maxi are very friendly people who made us feel like a part of the family. Her cooking is delicious and… read more
Maria Pia and her son Maxi are very friendly people who made us feel like a part of the family. Her cooking is delicious and… read more
20 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eymeric) for host
We enjoy almost one month on Maria Pia place.First we stayed only two weeks but finally for several reasons we decided to stay 2 weeks more.
Maria Pia is a wonderfull and amazing host. Her place is not only a place where you learn about gardening and «permaculture» it s also an exchange place. She took us to the waterfalls, exhibitions and a lot… read more
Maria Pia is a wonderfull and amazing host. Her place is not only a place where you learn about gardening and «permaculture» it s also an exchange place. She took us to the waterfalls, exhibitions and a lot… read more
29 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Klara) for host
Thank you so much Maria Pia for sharing your farm and your world with me! Even though there were spiders, I really loved working on the land and getting my hands dirty. The food you prepare is amazing and you have the most interesting friends. Your enthusiasm and our conversations continue to make me laugh; I definitely won't forget my time with… read more
29 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jakub & Marie) for host
I spent 3 weeks at Maria Pia's farm in March. She and her nice son Maxi made sure I felt comfortable and I got an impression she was genuinely interested in me (which is lovely on her part considering she has so many volunteers for most of the year). There were opportunities to learn as Maria Pia was happy to share her knowledge about gardening.… read more
8 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Charles & Veronica) for host
It doesn't get better than Maria Pia and her house!! Not only did we feel welcomed into her house with open arms, we were also welcomed into her community of friends and family. We even had students from the local school coming to the farm to see what we do on the farm and to learn about us and us about them! She is the real deal-living as self… read more
8 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Bryan) for host
My girlfriend and I stayed with Maria Pia and her son for 5 weeks and loved every minute of it. From the moment she picked us up from the train station she made us feel like family. We will always cherish our time spent with her and hope to visit again one day in the not so distant future. There was a constant flow of family and friends that we… read more
9 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Arundeep) for host
I spent some amazing, active, sharing 3 weeks at Maria Pia's place. Maria Pia is full of energy, very social person and loves her garden. She is always available with a joke or sarcasm :). I joined when she had some other workawayers as well. She gave everyone her attention and made sure everyone is involved. She took us out to her world and most… read more
9 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Arundeep)
Arun has been a gift for me, my son and my place. He is special and makes the place special too. His way of working, talking, sharing his life with all my friends, my family, my garden has added color to every day.
He is good working too and he does everything with precision and attention.
I am already missing him and the calme presence of this… read more
He is good working too and he does everything with precision and attention.
I am already missing him and the calme presence of this… read more
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1 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Timothy) for host
I enjoyed my lovely 3 weeks with Maria Pia, she had a heart of gold and made me feel very welcome from the start. She wanted to give everyone the best experience during the stay, and took us out for afternoon trips to the surrounding villages and sites. The work was very rewarding and the beautiful Roman Amphitheatre was just a short walk down the… read more
