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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
18 Apr 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 9 days
Feedback
57
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Description
I manage a 20 hectars organic farm, certificated bio sqnpi & RRR. The Land Is conducted according with bio organic permacultur sinergic culture. We coltivate vines olives ancient fruit cherry fruits a sinergic weggy garden, bees and a few free chichens, also we manage a small vinery where we produce Amarone Ripasso & Valpolicella. The accomodation Is a 1600 Villa still furnesched with the original assetment and conducted in a traditional way. The farm is a small hill 12km from the city centre of Verona with a beautyfull view on It. The villa Is quite big in a panoramic spot halfhill toward the sun from morgning to evening.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I beleave in sharing experiences and knowledge concerning organic & sinergic farming. I'm also a Carpenter (specialized in treehouses) and we Will create and mainenance many thing with Timber.
Help
We Will Always work togheter and we Will do a Great Number of different works depending on the season. Winter time IS the period when aren't needed routine works but only extraordinary works.. Mostly they will be carpentry works, creative works, rapairings and gardening. Workawayers would not be helping with the production or bottling of products for sale or involved in any paid work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: 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 accomodation Is a luxurious appartment into the villa that you Will share with me. You Will have a private room with toilet; chitchen and living room are in common. We generally have meals and cook them togheter if you like to.
What else ...
Very nearby you can practice freeclimbing (several famous spots), ciclying, horse riding, Vine tastings, tipical products salami cheese tastings, mountains tour, Garda lake tours and Verona city tours.
The villa Is 10min walking from Grezzana Town, there are busses to Verona city all day, takes about 30min. Anyway i go dayry in the city and i can give you a lift, also to hangout for aperitivo or else.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 6 days a week
Host ref number: 239187918273
Feedback (29)
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anno & Mirai)
Hi Anno thank you so much for everything! i hope to meet you soon in Japan and i wish you all the best.
A big hug from Iacopo and Marta
A big hug from Iacopo and Marta
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anno & Mirai) for host
Such a time to pleasure.
I already miss Iacopo, Marta, Blues, all the big family members and the other Workawayers too much! The experience and place was just so amazingly beautiful and it was a life time treasure.
Iacopo is so kind, caring and fun and also taught me a lot of new things about the vineyards and whines and about Verona. Marta is… read more
I already miss Iacopo, Marta, Blues, all the big family members and the other Workawayers too much! The experience and place was just so amazingly beautiful and it was a life time treasure.
Iacopo is so kind, caring and fun and also taught me a lot of new things about the vineyards and whines and about Verona. Marta is… read more
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christoph)
Very cool guy, friendly and indipendent, handy and skilled!
Thank you very much Christoph, i'll wait you next time you pass through here
Thank you very much Christoph, i'll wait you next time you pass through here
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Melisa Anabel)
Very interesting nice sweet and helpfull, super recommended
Thank you Melissa for being here, sharing our lifestyle, your company, all the thought work, and good cooking.
I hope to see you again, and wish you all the best
Thank you Melissa for being here, sharing our lifestyle, your company, all the thought work, and good cooking.
I hope to see you again, and wish you all the best
(Excellent
)
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24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anno & Mirai)
Hi Anno thank you so much for everything! i hope to meet you soon in Japan and i wish you all the best.
A big hug from Iacopo and Marta
A big hug from Iacopo and Marta
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anno & Mirai) for host
Such a time to pleasure.
I already miss Iacopo, Marta, Blues, all the big family members and the other Workawayers too much! The experience and place was just so amazingly beautiful and it was a life time treasure.
Iacopo is so kind, caring and fun and also taught me a lot of new things about the vineyards and whines and about Verona. Marta is… read more
I already miss Iacopo, Marta, Blues, all the big family members and the other Workawayers too much! The experience and place was just so amazingly beautiful and it was a life time treasure.
Iacopo is so kind, caring and fun and also taught me a lot of new things about the vineyards and whines and about Verona. Marta is… read more
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christoph)
Very cool guy, friendly and indipendent, handy and skilled!
Thank you very much Christoph, i'll wait you next time you pass through here
Thank you very much Christoph, i'll wait you next time you pass through here
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Melisa Anabel)
Very interesting nice sweet and helpfull, super recommended
Thank you Melissa for being here, sharing our lifestyle, your company, all the thought work, and good cooking.
I hope to see you again, and wish you all the best
Thank you Melissa for being here, sharing our lifestyle, your company, all the thought work, and good cooking.
I hope to see you again, and wish you all the best
(Excellent
)
24 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Chloe) for host
Me and my friend had such a wonderful stay at Iacopo’s! We learned so much about the truly complex and incredible way he makes his organic wine and were happy to contribute what we could through picking leaves off of the grapevines. We really enjoyed having meals with him, his girlfriend Marta, his dad and the other Workawayers there (Nadia and… read more
27 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Matthew & Nicole) for host
We stayed for a couple of weeks with Jacopo, and had a lovely stay in every way. First of all working and sharing the apartment with Jacopo was relaxed and very welcoming, great chats especially cooking and eating together. The work commitment was very fair, and flexible with the hours. We learned a lot about the grapevines and how to properly… read more
18 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew & Nicole)
Nice person, friendly and simpathetic, always happy and willing!
(Excellent
)
28 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Shachar & Shahar) for host
We had an amazing time with Iacopo Marta and blues! They made us feel like home. We learned a lot and we were lucky enough to be at the same time of a great big party in the vineyard!!
A big hug and a big thank you!
A big hug and a big thank you!
28 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Shachar & Shahar)
Absolutely recommended! They are lovely and positive and joyfull. Work hard and autonomously, appreciate any task. Great cooks too
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aldo) for host
my stay with Iacopo and Marta was exceptional. they were very welcoming and outgoing people. Iacopo has a huge knowledge about plants, wine and history and is willing to share everything. it was so much fun to hang out with them and they even invited me for bbqs with their friends. the place where they live is beautiful and the view from the… read more
14 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dúzsi) for host
I stayed a few days with Iacopo, Marta and Blues. I felt very comfortable, they were very kind and helpful. Unfortunately, I was with them for a short time, but I want to go back to them. I learn és a lot about the care of the garden, the olives tree and the vines. I feel much better since volunteering with them. I am very grateful to them and… read more
12 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dúzsi)
A very respectfull and generous person, with positive attitude, gentle manners and many skills; super recommended!
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
My stay with Iacopo and Marta (and Blues) was wonderful! They are amazing, kind hosts, who made me feel like a part of the family. I learned so much from Iacopo about taking care of a vineyard, and had such a wonderful time exploring the cities around their beautiful land. Iacopo always invited me when he had plans with friends - I was included in… read more
5 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua )
suuuper recommended! Joshua has been super helpfull and kind! fast learning and hard worker, a real pleasure to have him around
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maxi) for host
I had a really great time with Yacopo, Marta, Tulio and Blues. Most of the time I went to pick Olives with Tulio, Yacopos father. Other days we were helping with the process of making wine. So I could learn a lot about olives and wine which was a great as tasting it. We didnt only share many nice meals together but also good talks, playing cards… read more
7 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxi)
Maxi is absolutely amazing ! She is very nice and kind, super friendly and a worderful person to share your day with. She is also a very hardworker and active. I'm very happy we had the opportunity to meet each other, I super recommend her to any host!
(Excellent
)
7 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anjeli & Barnaby)
Very very nice, kind and friendly
(Excellent
)
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anjeli & Barnaby) for host
Amazing host! Can't recommend staying here enough :) We stayed for a week in November. We primarily worked with Iacapo's father to help pick olives, who was lovely and very patient. The work was very rewarding, fun and hard work but fair.
The hours were flexible and they were all very understanding. The house is so nice and the room is spacious.… read more
The hours were flexible and they were all very understanding. The house is so nice and the room is spacious.… read more
7 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanguy)
Very curious, smart, fast learner, always obliging and friendly
(Excellent
)
17 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host
I stayed with Iacopo and Marta for one week back in April. Even though it was a short time, I had a blast with Iacopo and Marta. They often invited me with them, when they went out for drinks and different events. The work tasks could be exhausting at times, but were fair and different everyday, which made it more exciting. Good culture experience… read more
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
I enjoyed my stay with Iacopo Immensely. He cooked some excellent meals and the lodgings were very comfortable. I learned a great deal about the countryside of Northern Italy and the culture. The work I took part in was engaging and there was a good variety of tasks. I shall miss my time spent at this beautiful place and remember his company… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Super recommended!
Tom is a very intelligent and profound person, has a very generous soul, polite attitude, constant and tireless worker!
We spent a very nice month doing several activities toghether of work and laisure. I thank him very much for his help and company.
Tom is a very intelligent and profound person, has a very generous soul, polite attitude, constant and tireless worker!
We spent a very nice month doing several activities toghether of work and laisure. I thank him very much for his help and company.
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I stayed for two weeks with Iacopo and Marta (and Blues 😊) and had a wonderful time! They are amazing hosts, very kind and caring and made me feel at home from the very first second. They even took me and the other workawayers to trips with their friends which was a lot of fun.
It was a pleasure to work at such a beautiful place and i can`t thank… read more
It was a pleasure to work at such a beautiful place and i can`t thank… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Super recommended!
She is so sweet and positive attitude, very nice to have her in the team she kept a good atmosphere even in the most stressfull moments!
She stayed with us during the grape harvest and was a great help (practical and moral)!
Thank you very much! I wish you all the best
She is so sweet and positive attitude, very nice to have her in the team she kept a good atmosphere even in the most stressfull moments!
She stayed with us during the grape harvest and was a great help (practical and moral)!
Thank you very much! I wish you all the best
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Clarice)
She stayed during the grape harvest, helped a lot in the vines and made a great team work with the other workawayers.
She solved and organized my disorganization during that super busy and stressfull period. She also helped a lot in the kitchen.
Thank you very much Clarice, I wish you all the best!
She solved and organized my disorganization during that super busy and stressfull period. She also helped a lot in the kitchen.
Thank you very much Clarice, I wish you all the best!
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Preston & Sebastian)
Super recommended!
Sebastian Preston and Jake, stayed with me one month and helped me a lot! They are three very good friends, nice to have around, very respectful and polite. Thay made intensive works in the vines and olive trees despite it was an unusal excessive hot summer. Also in the period it was mainly two works to do (suck off 1300 olive… read more
Sebastian Preston and Jake, stayed with me one month and helped me a lot! They are three very good friends, nice to have around, very respectful and polite. Thay made intensive works in the vines and olive trees despite it was an unusal excessive hot summer. Also in the period it was mainly two works to do (suck off 1300 olive… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Preston & Sebastian) for host
I stayed with Lacopo for the month of July with two of my hometown friends. This was our first workaway experience, so we didn't know what to expect, or what was expected of us. Lacopo however made our first workaway experience very enjoyable and made us feel comfortable. You live in a lovely home with his girlfriend Marta, and his dog Blues.… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Oleg)
Super recommended!
I have been very very positively impressed by his personality and determination. He has so many different interests, and willing to learn and visit and make experiences. He has been of all the workawayers i hosted the one who visited most cities around and leard the italian lenguage best.
Also speaks very good english, cooks… read more
I have been very very positively impressed by his personality and determination. He has so many different interests, and willing to learn and visit and make experiences. He has been of all the workawayers i hosted the one who visited most cities around and leard the italian lenguage best.
Also speaks very good english, cooks… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Oleg) for host
This is incredible stay. I love the place. It's so beautiful around. Work in a vineyard is so nice. Iacopo is really a nice and welcoming person. You feel yourself at home almost at once when you arrive. That is my first experience and I think it will stick in my memory. The all family is very nice. You can get very easy to the main cities of the… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca & Daisy)
Super recommended! We had so much fun and happiness during their stay that the period flown too fast. Both very gentle and polite, funny, curios, active, hard worker, environmental active..
(Excellent
)
8 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ben & Ella) for host
Thanks so much guys I really had a great experience here and would recommend it to anyone thinking of coming :) Iacopo and Marta are amazing people and from the moment I met them they welcomed me into their home and treated me like family . The work was really fun and I got to be in the vineyard most of the time which was very chilled but still… read more
6 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host
I stayed almost a month (february-march) in Grezzana. The place is magnificent, working in the vineyards and olive trees with a splendid view is a real pleasure. It is not far from Verona which is accessible by bus. Iacopo is one of the most generous people I have met in my life. He is passionate about nature and he does not hesitate to share his… read more
3 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)
Super gentle and sweet, great worker and a good company! Thank you very much Elise
See you soon
Kiss kiss
See you soon
Kiss kiss
(Excellent
)
13 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Melissa & Kenny) for host
We had such a great stay! The work was varied and took place in a beautiful vineyard with incredible views along side Iacopo who is a laid back, knowledgable and welcoming host. The accommodation was stellar, and the many people we met are wonderful. We had some very fun times together during our two week stay. We hope to return one day!
10 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa & Kenny)
Super friendly and helpfull! Kenny and Melissa were really nice, and they always did their tasks even better of what was requested and autonomously.
We spent some really good time together! Thank you very much, good luck with your amazing travel!
We spent some really good time together! Thank you very much, good luck with your amazing travel!
(Excellent
)
10 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kylie)
Super super nice!
We had a great time together and have been talking and cooking a lot, it was a really nice exchange! She is super autonomous and pro active.
And an excellent cook.
Thank you very much, i wish you all the best, and see you in the south east one day 😉
We had a great time together and have been talking and cooking a lot, it was a really nice exchange! She is super autonomous and pro active.
And an excellent cook.
Thank you very much, i wish you all the best, and see you in the south east one day 😉
(Excellent
)
25 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kylie) for host
I spent 12 days with Iacopo at his family home and vineyard. It was an eye opening experience for someone who is learning about wines.
He is flexible with the work time (As I am working remotely) and truly took the time and patience to guide me in the field work from the beginning to the end. He shares his ideas and methods in his wine growing,… read more
He is flexible with the work time (As I am working remotely) and truly took the time and patience to guide me in the field work from the beginning to the end. He shares his ideas and methods in his wine growing,… read more
10 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthias & Anne-Sophie)
To whom will host or hire Matthias i would like tell he has helped me soo much: he had a very positive attitude, we where in a very busy period of grape harvesting and he was so motivated, working days of 10-12 ours without complaining and most amazing he was not obligated to do it or paid for but he did it only for his plasure of helping and… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Matthias & Anne-Sophie) for host
There is one big problem when you decide to take a workaway at Iacopo:
You don't want to leave never ever!
Iacopo is a great host. You feel welcome from the very beginning and you notice right away that he doesn't see workawayers as free labour, but as exciting guests. He is sincerely interested and loves to talk a lot himself, to help and to pass… read more
You don't want to leave never ever!
Iacopo is a great host. You feel welcome from the very beginning and you notice right away that he doesn't see workawayers as free labour, but as exciting guests. He is sincerely interested and loves to talk a lot himself, to help and to pass… read more
19 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hendrik) for host
I've spent 3 weeks with Iacopo for my first workaway. And I am more than happy about this opportunity. I really miss the view and company already! also the work at the vineyard was diverse. You will certainly have a great time with everyone you spend your time there and if you love dogs, this place is more than perfect for you! So thank you for… read more
7 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
Staying at Iacopos place was truly a most wonderful experience. As soon as I entered the house I felt at home in an instant... Due to the heart warming people and animals who live and pass there and the charming atmosphere of the place itself....the magic of the olive trees and the stunning view from the vineyard.... They all seem to enchant you… read more
3 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Thank you Julia for your help and company, we will miss you! 🥰🥰🥰
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
Wow this place... From the first moment entering the warmth of the house I felt welcome and part of a family. My heart fills with love thinking of Iacopo, Marta, Julia, Tullio, Giorgio, Blues, Frida and Princess and all the other lovely beings I met there. The beauty of the people there is matched by the beauty of the insane landscape, olive… read more
3 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Suuuper recomanded! Nice polite ethic funny and intresting.
A big hug, see you soon
A big hug, see you soon
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Clément)
Suuuper recomanded Clement, he was super helpfull and such a nice person!
I wish you all the best
Cheers
Iacopo
I wish you all the best
Cheers
Iacopo
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Roxana)
Very recommend! Their are a super sweet and lovely couple, with an easy going lifestyle, and a positive attitude to work and life!
They stayed for almost a month and we became good friends with lots of long tolkings and excanges of ideas and knowledges.
I wish you all the best, cheers
They stayed for almost a month and we became good friends with lots of long tolkings and excanges of ideas and knowledges.
I wish you all the best, cheers
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (MICHELE & Julie)
I definitely recommend Michele and Julie, they are a very sweet and lovely couple! I loved their easy going lifestyle and their approch to life and nature!
I wish them all the best and hope we will meet again
I wish them all the best and hope we will meet again
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (MICHELE & Julie) for host
We spent 2 weeks at Iacopo's.
It was a very nice experience and we learned a lot about wine :)
We could see from the first day that Iacopo is very passionate and eager to share his knowledge about synergic gardening and organic wine making.
He took us with him to walk around the snow on a Sunday, which was a very beautiful day and experience :),… read more
It was a very nice experience and we learned a lot about wine :)
We could see from the first day that Iacopo is very passionate and eager to share his knowledge about synergic gardening and organic wine making.
He took us with him to walk around the snow on a Sunday, which was a very beautiful day and experience :),… read more
20 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian & Paulina)
I definitely recommend this very sweet and lovely couple! Everything was fine and we enjoyed the experience. They are young and still a lot to learn but they have good will, are self sufficient, and positive attitude!
I wish you all the best and hope we will meet again
I wish you all the best and hope we will meet again
(Excellent
)
25 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian & Paulina) for host
We have stayed at Iacopo's for only 10 days, and there is no way to describe how great those days were.
Iacopo is a very warm and easy going person, who treated us not as workers, but as a part of his house and family. Even when he had to work all day, he still always found some time to talk with us, explore Verona together or to recommend us some… read more
Iacopo is a very warm and easy going person, who treated us not as workers, but as a part of his house and family. Even when he had to work all day, he still always found some time to talk with us, explore Verona together or to recommend us some… read more
14 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tereza) for host
Iacopo is really great host, very generous, easy going, chill and nice. I came at the end of the harvest, but even then there is plenty to do around the villa. The villa is really amazing , Iacopo has really cute doggie and the location is great as well. I do recommend this workaway for sure. Thank you ☺️
26 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Anina)
Super recommand Anina! È una ragazza molto generosa, volenterosa, entusiasta sorridente e easy-going. Veramente una bellissima persona! Averla a casa non è mai pesante ma sempre piacevole.
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anina) for host
I can suuuper recommend this workaway with Iacopo! I felt so welcome from the first moment with Iacopo and his family.
The atmosphere is familiar and very warm. Iacopo is a super kind, inspiring and calm host. Even when he didn't really have time, he took it to heart to explain things to me, to share little adventures together and to always tell… read more
The atmosphere is familiar and very warm. Iacopo is a super kind, inspiring and calm host. Even when he didn't really have time, he took it to heart to explain things to me, to share little adventures together and to always tell… read more
24 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
Natalia sei una bravissima ragazza molto dolce e intraprendente. Accomodante e piena di iniziativa. è stato un piacere conoscerti, grazie per la compagnia e per tutto l'aiuto che mi hai dato. A presto
(Excellent
)
11 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Agnese) for host
Non tutti hanno la fortuna di trascorrere alcuni giorni in una grande casa immersa nel verde, antica e allo stesso tempo ospitale, dove ogni oggetto racconta la lunga storia di una famiglia curiosa, intraprendente, rispettosa delle tradizioni ma anche aperta alle novità e soprattutto agli altri.
E infatti per me è stato un vero piacere conoscere… read more
E infatti per me è stato un vero piacere conoscere… read more
1 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (ThomasFinn) for host
I've had the chance to stay with Iacopo for 2 weeks in July and as a first workaway experience I was absolutely satisfied!
Iacopo is very easy going and interesting to talk to. Even if I came during a moment where he was quite busy he took time to tell me some great places to visit and we managed to spend some time together. Thanks to him I… read more
Iacopo is very easy going and interesting to talk to. Even if I came during a moment where he was quite busy he took time to tell me some great places to visit and we managed to spend some time together. Thanks to him I… read more
29 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Emilie & Edward) for host
Iacopo is an intelligent, caring man who is easy going and very interested in cultural exchange and learning. Iacopo's property is beyond beautiful. It's in a perfect location, not too far from Verona, yet set peacefully in a small surrounding mountain side village. I think it's considered the pre alps and there are so many mountain ranges we… read more
