Help out around our natural farm in San Saba, along the northern coast of Messina, Sicily.

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  • Last activity: 20 Feb 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Nurture natural Agriculture, Family centered living, and artisan Production in San Saba, along the northern coast of Messina, Sicily. We are a family seeking to live a more natural life through natural farming, allowing native wild plants to flourish along side their cultivated companions. We are looking for people interested in contributing to daily family and farming activities, food and artisan production, and those who want to live life at a slower pace.

    Our home is located right across the street from the sea in a small quiet village founded by fishermen. The farm is 3 Km away, in the hills above the coast. There are two bars open during high tourist season and a small market open year round. We are a short drive from the city of Messina and there are many historic sites within an hour or two for history buffs. There are also buses that will take you into the city and trains from Messina that can take you to the rest of Sicily. Depending on where you want to go a car is useful.

    In September we will make wine by hand the roman way. October an November will be time to pick olives.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    General Maintenance
    Farmstay help
    Help with Eco Projects
    Help around the house
    Animal Care
    Art Projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have a passion for learning about native plants, how they can benefit us, and sustainable farming. We are also interested in food and crafting and generally seek to learn how to do everything ourselves.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need daily help on the farm, which could include planting, harvesting, cleaning a piece of land, helping with the chickens or small building projects. The possibilities are endless! We also welcome anyone who could contribute in the house or loves to create.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have a semi-independent apartment with two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen available for our guests. There is a common room that could be used for relaxing shared with our family. We have a house full of toys and welcome families with children to play with ours.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have small children, so we want guests who enjoy a playful, respectful lifestyle.

  • 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: 685666755397

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