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Learn about Permaculture and help us develop a sustainable lifestyle in Pisa, Italy

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  • Last activity: 8 Feb 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are about to start a Experimental Permaculture Centre for Viticulture, a project which has the following goals:
    1. Self sustainability and resilience
    2. Produce quality wines without any chemical aid
    3. Collaborate with University and Research Centers
    4. Share experiences and knowledge through organization ospecific permacuture courses, farming weeks, and ad-hoc meetups
    5. Organize cultural events around ethnic and popular music and living theater
    6. Build a network of resilience and sustainable centers worldwide

    We are located in Chianni, Pisa, in a house from 1650 and with a land of 3.5 ha, mostly terraced with dry walls built between the 1920 and 1940, which where abondoned around 1960 during the booming of the Vespa.
    We are at 450 metres above sea level with stunning views on the central hills of Tuscany, from Volterra to Pontedera and we are at easy reach from the Airport of Pisa.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Farmstay help
    Help with Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are building up a new culture here, a culture based on Permaculture principles, which is not just about farming but it's about sustainable lifestyle . We expect Workaway's to learn about Permaculture and become themselves promoters of this new vision of the world.

  • Help

    Help

    We just need enthisiasm, curiosity and "can do" attitude. Anyone can help here, in the garden, in taking care of the vineyard, helping planting the trees for the food forest, taking care of the few animals, organizing the courses, taking care of the guests.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    They will be accomodated in the main house, in a room with double beds and bunk beds and shared bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Workaway's will have the opportunity to spend time in one of the most beautiful and well preserved areas in Tuscany. We are nearby some of the most reknown medieval villages like Volterra and San Gimignano, art cities like Pisa, Lucca and Florence. The seaside is less than one hour away and the Spas of Casciana Terme are only a short drive. Pisa airport is 45 mins by car. Public transportation is by bus, with the stop at 800 meters from the house.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 383738363154

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