Creating a self sufficient reality in the mountains of Serrastretta, Italy

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  2024 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello everyone, we are Andrea(female) and Michele!

    We started 2 years ago our self sufficient life project in a old house near Serrastretta, at 1000 mt above the level sea, in the Calabrian mountains.
    We live in an uncontaminated land surrounded by immense and dense forests of beech and chestnut trees and numerous sources of spring water, in a total immersion in the silence of the nature, far away from the caos of the city.

    Mainly, we love gardening, so we grow different varieties of vegetables from ancient and local seeds that we picked around our trips in Calabria and that we reproduce every year with great care. But we have also many mountain’s fruit trees: apples, pears, chestnuts but also little fruits as strawberries, raspberries, currants and blueberries.
    Many animals keep us company: dogs, chickens, geese, goats, sheeps and bees that give us eggs, milk, honey and lots of love! Everything we grow and harvest we turn into preserves, juices and jams.
    We use aromatic, medicinal and wild herbs for the preparation of soaps, oils and detergents for cleaning the house. Also, we bake our bread every week made with sourdough and local flours.

    We love living in nature, observing and respecting it in all its forms. For this reason we are interested in plant medicine, natural agriculture (we work the land with the no-digg method, the biodynamic method and the permaculture principles), natural building (with which we have restructured the living spaces of our land ), to the use of the energy of the elements (fire, water, earth) in a harmonious way with the rhythms of nature.

    Our land is large and there are many jobs to do during the day: taking care of the garden and the fruit fields, taking care of the animals and the stables, maintenance of the house and of the surrounding green spaces... Also, let's not forget the transformation of the harvested products and the bread-making!
    But we also love to take our time and relax, meditating and walking in the woods, reconnecting ourselves with every living being around us.

    We are happy to host those who want to immerse themselves in nature with us, people similar to our lifestyle and who really want to exchange experience, growth and knowledge.

    We are not a business activity so our goal is to produce enough for our sustenance.

    The closest point to reach us by public transport is in Lamezia Terme were we can pick you up.

    We speak Italian, English and German.

    Once you have contacted us, a response is appreciated even if you decide not to come anymore.. Thank you!!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    Full immersion into the nature

  • Help

    Help

    We are interested in natural medicine, the production of herbal teas, oleolites, conservation of varieties of ancient seeds (vegetables and more), energy and food self-sufficiency, green building and devoted to a holistic and spiritual vision of nature.
    Collect fruits and vegetables.
    Take care of the vegetable garden and animals.
    Making wood and small DIY.

    We are not a business activity so our goal is to produce enough for our sustenance.

  • Languages spoken

    Italian: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Six beds.
    Possibility of using your own curtains.
    Shared kitchen and bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Nearby natural points of interest are: Sila National Park, some of the most beautiful beaches in Calabria such as Caminia, Copanello, the Sub Paradise in Zambrone, Tropea, Pizzo (home of the truffle), numerous mountain and Mediterranean paths.
    The Terme di Caronte located right in Lamezia Terme.
    Points of cultural interest: the small and historic villages such as Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Amantea, Angoli nearby, but also Squillace, Roghudi, Mormanno,, stilo, Bova, Pentedattilo for those who want to move.
    Historical points of interest: archaeological excavations of Squillace, Monasterace and Sibari.

    Many points are served by regular buses but it is preferable to have your own vehicle.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 641989918673

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