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update: Construction help needed *
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*We are currently looking for knowledgeable volunteers to help us with the renovation of the ecofarm.*
We are a spiritual center that offers a place to live a simple life by cultivating high thinking. We are dedicated to the practice of Bhakti-yoga following the teachings of Srila Prabhupada, the founding spiritual master of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Very close to the best touristic places of Liguria, in Pontinvrea, the community offers pure water and air that regenerates the mind. Far from the confused and artificial city, our centre gives everyone the opportunity to experience the beauty of living in contact with nature, cultivating the land and seeking spiritual fulfillment.
The community is made up of about ten resident people and is visited weekly by friends, curious travelers or spiritual seekers who come to participate in meditation, yoga, philosophy study programs, offer service, or even just share a vegetarian dinner in a spiritual atmosphere.
We live with cows that live freely on the property.
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Siamo un centro spirituale che offre un luogo in cui vivere una vita semplice coltivando un pensiero elevato. Ci dedichiamo al Bhakti Yoga seguendo gli insegnamenti di Srila Prabhupada, maestro spirituale fondatore dell'Associazione Internazionale per la Coscienza di Krishna.
Situato vicino ai migliori luoghi turistici della Liguria, a Pontinvrea, il luogo offre un’acqua pura di sorgente e un’aria che rigenera la mente. Lontano dalla città, confusa e artificiale, Il nostro centro offre a tutti l'opportunità di sperimentare la bellezza di vivere a contatto con la natura, coltivando la terra e cercando la realizzazione spirituale.
La comunità è composta da una decina di persone residenti ed è visitata settimanalmente da amici, viaggiatori curiosi o ricercatori spirituali che vengono a partecipare ai programmi di meditazione, di yoga, di studio della filosofia, a offrire servizio, o anche solo a condividere una cena vegetariana in un’atmosfera spirituale.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At our centre, one has the opportunity to experience the practice of bhakti-yoga and to learn about the philosophy of the Vedas, the ancient Sanskrit literature. Every day in the temple hall there is an early morning "japa" meditation through the sound of the Hare Krishna mantra, and two sessions, in the morning and in the evening, of philosophy study, lessons on daily practice or mantra. yoga. The meditation and study programs are freely open to anyone willing to participate. Depending on the path, background, creed or religion of each one, everyone can feel welcomed in a serene environment, where they can develop self-knowledge as spiritual souls, integral parts of the same God. Furthermore, they can benefit from a multicultural context, there are many people who come from different parts of the world, so it will be possible to learn both Italian and English.
Nel nostro centro si ha l'opportunità di sperimentare la pratica del bhakti-yoga e di conoscere la filosofia dei Veda, l’antica letteratura sanscrita. Ogni giorno nella sala del tempio si svolgono al mattino presto il “japa”, la meditazione attraverso il suono del maha-mantra Hare Krishna, e due sessioni, al mattino e alla sera, di studio della filosofia, di lezioni sulla pratica quotidiana o di mantra-yoga.
I programmi di meditazione e di studio sono aperti liberamente a chiunque abbia voglia di partecipare. A seconda del percorso, del background, del credo o della religione di ognuno, tutti possono sentirsi accolti in un ambiente sereno, dove sviluppare la conoscenza di sé come anime spirituali, parti integranti dello stesso Dio.
Inoltre si può beneficiare di un contesto multiculturale, ci sono molte persone che provengono da diverse parti del mondo, sarà quindi possibile imparare sia l’italiano che la lingua inglese.
Help
Depending on the needs of the moment, the volunteers will be able to help in agriculture, gardening, forest management, renovation or cleaning of internal and external environments. Help in the kitchen is usually not needed as there are specific rules the cooks need to follow in order to help in that regard.
The centre offers various activities to the local community such as meditation meetings, mantra yoga and even distribution of vegetarian meals for people in need. In a spirit of cooperation, all volunteers will be welcome to offer their service according to their abilities and propensities.
A seconda delle necessità del momento i volontari potranno aiutare nell’agricoltura, nel giardinaggio, nella cura delle mucche, nella gestione del bosco, nei lavori di ristrutturazione o di pulizia degli ambienti interni ed esterni. Generalmente non è necessario aiuto in cucina poiché ci sono determinate regole che devono seguire i cuochi per poter aiutare in quell'ambito.
La comunità offre diverse attività alla comunità locale come incontri di meditazione, di mantra yoga e distribuzione di pasti vegetariani per persone in difficoltà.
In uno spirito di collaborazione tutti i volontari saranno benvenuti ad offrire il loro servizio a seconda delle proprie capacità e propensioni
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Accommodation
There are shared rooms with two or three beds and shared bathrooms. There are common spaces for studying with multimedia supports.
The center supplies three vegetarian and / or vegan meals per day. As practitioners of the ancient wisdom of Yoga, the members of the community follow certain rules such as:
- only vegetarian food is allowed (no meat, fish or eggs);
- no intoxicants such as drugs, cigarettes and alcohol;
- no illicit sex.
Everyone who would to stay here is also expected to follow these rules.
We also kindly ask everyone to wear an appropriate outfit for a spiritual community in which also monks are resident, and where we follow certain cultural standards. We ask everyone to attend our daily practices in the meditation room beginning at least from 7am, after taking a shower.
Please do not use tank tops, see-through clothes, short skirts, backless and strapless dresses
A seconda delle disponibilità ci sono camere condivise con due o quattro persone, e bagni condivisi. Ci sono spazi comuni per lo studio o l'utilizzo di postazioni multimediali.
Il centro si occupa di offrire tre pasti vegetariani e/o vegani al giorno. Come praticanti dell'antica filosofia dello Yoga, i membri della comunità seguono le seguenti regole:
- solo cibo vegetariano (niente carne, pesce e uova);
- niente intossicanti come droghe, sigarette e alcol;
- niente sesso illecito.
Tutti coloro che desiderano soggiornare a sono tenuti a seguire queste regole.
Inoltre chiediamo a tutti gli ospiti di vestire in modo consono all'etichetta di una comunità spirituale nella quale vivono anche dei monaci, e in cui vengono seguiti precisi standard culturali ed etici. Chiediamo ai nostri ospiti di partecipare quotidianamente alle funzioni spirituali nel tempio a partire almeno dalle 7.00, dopo aver fatto una doccia.
Si prega di non utilizzare abiti scollati, attillati, minigonne, ecc.
What else ...
The center is located in the small town of Pontinvrea, 30 minutes from Savona and 45 minutes from Genova, which can also be reached by local bus. Its location is very comfortable, since, despite being close to the most beautiful beaches in Italy, there is no chaotic mass tourism in the valley. The territory is rich in hiking and landscape attractions. For example, there are many trekking routes between the sea and the mountains that are easily accessible.
Il centro è situate nel piccolo comune di Pontinvrea, a 30 minuti da Savona e 45 da Genova, raggiungibile anche con autobus locali. La sua posizione è molto confortevole, poiché, pur essendo vicino alle spiagge più belle d’Italia, nella valle non c’è la presenza del caotico turismo di massa. Il territorio è ricco di attrattive escursionistiche e paesaggistiche. Molti sono per esempio i percorsi di trekking tra il mare e la montagna facilmente raggiungibili.
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
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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It was really surprising to see how interested she is in philosophy and spirituality. She appreciated the early morning rituals in the temple, as well as the vegetarian food that we prepare, called prasadam.
From the practical point of… read more
The community has… read more
He has a lot of skill in manual works of various kinds and he helped us in many ways.
He's also very spiritually inclined, and he has actively participated in many meditations and early morning practices with us.
We definitely suggest everyone to host… read more
She could nicely complete all the tasks that we asked her to do. It was really surprising to see how interested she is in philosophy and spirituality. We suggest everyone to host her!
Regarding learning, it's a wonderfull place to learn about Krishna consciousness, I learned more and more everyday and the devotees were… read more
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It was really surprising to see how interested she is in philosophy and spirituality. She appreciated the early morning rituals in the temple, as well as the vegetarian food that we prepare, called prasadam.
From the practical point of… read more
The community has… read more
He has a lot of skill in manual works of various kinds and he helped us in many ways.
He's also very spiritually inclined, and he has actively participated in many meditations and early morning practices with us.
We definitely suggest everyone to host… read more
She could nicely complete all the tasks that we asked her to do. It was really surprising to see how interested she is in philosophy and spirituality. We suggest everyone to host her!
Regarding learning, it's a wonderfull place to learn about Krishna consciousness, I learned more and more everyday and the devotees were… read more
In Winter it is cold at this spot because you will be in the shady side, but surrounding are areas are there to explore and hidden gems to find.
I felt very welcomed here by the ashram… read more
I can share many of the wonderful sensations that I had throughout my stay, from the first to the last day, from a talk, a kirtan, a compassionate look and a present listening, to the… read more
Hare Krishna
The people there were very friendly and welcoming to me. The work consisted of cleaning, bringing wood from the nearby forest, packing cookies and helping the people in various ways. In the free afternoons I mostly hiked in the beautiful mountains around the temple, which are basically free of… read more
Ha svolto con attenzione tutti i compiti a lei assegnati ed ha partecipato a tutti i programmi con… read more
Posso dire che è stato il mio workaway più bello, ho imparato tanto (ma ancora tanto da imparare) di questa bella filosofia! Di sicuro loro hanno piantato una bella semi nel mio cuore!
Cantare i mantra veramente ha cambiato qualcosa nella mia energia e felicità! A… read more
Grazie di cuore per la tenda e per tutto il servizio che avete svolto! Speriamo di rivedervi presto!
È sempre stato disponibile ad aiutare e sempre puntuale nel portare a termine ciò che aveva iniziato.
Grazie mille per il tuo aiuto!
They were very respecting of our community, it was always a pleasure to have them around and to talk with them!
We hope to see them again.
Our experience was very good.
The tasks weren't heavy. I did gardening and general cleaning. Instead Dani made general arrangements, chopping wood, small furniture constructions.
As it is a temple there… read more
She is very interested in spirituality and has a very curios nature.
In her time here at the community she did some gardening work, cleaning and she sew some curtains.
It was a nice experience to have her here at our temple, and we hope that her spiritual journey will go on!
De taken zijn wisselend en dit vond ik erg prettig. Ook… read more
He finished all the tasks that we gave him at his best, and he also joined us in our evening program very enthusiastically!
We hope to see him again!
The tasks I was given were painting rooms, since they started renting out a new house that needed renovation, cleaning bathrooms, moving furniture, removing mold helping where I could. For that I was rewarded with appraisal, good moods and 3 absolutely amazing meals per day. Almost everyday there was… read more
She very carefully completed every task given to her without living anything behind!
She was very passionate in doing outside work, but she was always ready in helping wherever was… read more
And thank you for introducing me… read more
She is a very kind and energetic person, always with a smile on her face! She is also trustable, and serious when a task is given to her.
On her stay she worked in the vegetable garden, cleaning and planting new seeds, and she helped a lot keeping everything… read more
He’s been very respectful of our community and ready to help out in whatever way was needed.
We hope he’ll be soon come again and we encourage everyone to host him!
