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7 Oct 2020
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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
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp with Eco ProjectsHelp around the houseAnimal CareArt ProjectsCultural 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
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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): FluentThis 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
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 ...
We have small children, so we want guests who enjoy a playful, respectful lifestyle.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They welcomed me as is I were already part of the family. It was my first experience in woofing, and gave me the wish to come back.
David is so enthusiast with his farmwork that he shares with pleasure what he knows and is very curious about another's knowledge or idea. We had a lot of fun and I… read more
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They welcomed me as is I were already part of the family. It was my first experience in woofing, and gave me the wish to come back.
David is so enthusiast with his farmwork that he shares with pleasure what he knows and is very curious about another's knowledge or idea. We had a lot of fun and I… read more
While working on the land, Davide told me a lot about the idea of permaculture; how the different plants influence each other. For example, that it is important, to have the trees, to pull water up, for the small plant… but also… read more