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ABOUT US:
We are an artistic and cultural non-profit association center located in the heart of Puglia, amidst the charming countryside of Conversano. Housed in an ancient masseria, once dedicated to working the land, it now promotes art and culture through artist residencies for painters, sculptors, photographers, video artists, and performers who wish to immerse themselves in Puglia’s rich cultural heritage and contribute to its evolution.
The association stands out for its sustainable approach and deep respect for Puglia’s folk and artisanal traditions. Here, art intertwines with ecology and technology, creating a fusion of past and future that enriches both the region and its visitors. Founded by Fabrizia and Jacques, our association came to life in 2019 following a careful process of restoration and preservation. This unique place has become a dynamic and creative hub where art is experienced in all its forms, fostering an ongoing exchange between artists and the local community.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
We are looking for WorkAwayers to join us in April, and May 2025 to help us with spring cleaning at the masseria.
During these periods, we will not be organizing any events or hosting artists due to necessary maintenance. For this reason, we are looking for WorkAwayers to join us.
We need proactive and hardworking people who enjoy nature, animals, and outdoor activities.
Housekeeping is also part of the tasks, including cleaning and tidying up—so be ready for a variety of activities ! 🌞
If you can cook vegetarian or vegan meals, even better! (We do not eat fish and meat!)
We love cooking and sharing our traditional Puglian recipes.
If you’re ready to embark on this beautiful adventure, don’t hesitate to contact us!
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
📍 Location: We are in the middle of the countryside. The nearest village (Conversano) is 5 minutes by car.
🚗 Transport: Pick-ups and drop-offs must be arranged in advance with the car owner. (Please do not forget to coordinate with us your arrival and departure.
🛍️ We go to the village almost every day, so we can help if you need anything.
🚙 Exploring: If you want the freedom to explore in your free time, we recommend renting a car if you plan to stay longer or go out on rest days.
❗ Allergies: If you're allergic to dogs, cats, or straw, this is NOT the right place for you, as we are surrounded by them.
🚨 PLEASE NOTE
❌ We ONLY host solo travelers
❌ We CANNOT host families
❌ We CANNOT host travelers in camper vans
❌ We DO NOT accept WorkAwayers with pets
P.S. If you're lazy, this is NOT the right place for you! 😆
Lots of love ❤️
Fabrizia & Jacques
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
🌍 Cultural Exchange & Learning Opportunities
Travelers staying with us will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich culture of Puglia, experiencing authentic rural life and local traditions.
🎭 What You Will Learn:
🍝 Traditional Puglian Cuisine – Learn how to cook homemade pasta, focaccia, and other local specialties
🌱 Sustainable Living & Gardening – Gain hands-on experience in organic farming, permaculture, and eco-friendly practices
🛠️ DIY & Traditional Crafts – Learn basic construction, woodworking, and upcycling techniques
🐾 A Deeper Connection with Nature
Being surrounded by olive groves and open countryside, you’ll reconnect with nature, enjoy peaceful moments outdoors, and experience a slower, more mindful way of living.
If you’re open to learning, sharing, and embracing a different lifestyle, this will be an unforgettable experience! 😊
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).
Help
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
1. Maintenance & Cleaning
🔹 Cleaning and tidying up indoor spaces (rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, common areas)
🔹 Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen organized
🔹 Cleaning and maintaining outdoor areas (courtyard, garden, terraces)
🔹 Stacking and organizing firewood for the fireplace/stove
🔹 Small repairs (painting, fixing furniture, tool maintenance)
2. Gardening & Farming
🌱 Taking care of the vegetable garden (planting, watering, harvesting fruits and vegetables)
🌿 Maintaining ornamental plants and aromatic herbs
🍂 Cleaning up outdoor spaces (removing leaves and dry branches)
🌾 Building flower beds, greenhouses, or garden structures
💪 Creating compost and managing organic waste
3. Animal Care
🐕 Feeding the dogs and cats
4. Cooking & Meal Preparation
🍽️ Cooking vegetarian or vegan meals (we do not eat fish and meat!)
🥖 Preparing bread, preserves, jams, or traditional local products (If you would like to!)
5. Construction & DIY Projects
🧱 Small masonry or renovations
🛖 Creating outdoor relaxation areas (hammocks, benches, pergolas)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
🏡 Accommodation
🛏️ We offer a large shared room with a single bed and a shared bathroom or a private room with a private bathroom (depending on availability).
🎭 The common spaces are shared with us :)
🛌 We provide sheets and towels, but if you bring your own, it would be a great help for us! 😃
🧺 Laundry service is available in the village for a very affordable price.
🥗 Food
🥞 We provide 4 meals a day: breakfast, lunch, a light snack, and dinner.
🛒 We do the grocery shopping daily, ensuring fresh, high-quality ingredients, including sourdough bread, organic vegetables from our garden or from local farmer friends, and authentic organic Puglian specialties. We also offer a selection of fresh and aged local cheeses.
🌱 All meals are vegetarian or vegan, and cooking meat or fish is not allowed.
👩🍳 Meals are prepared on a rotating basis by Fabrizia and the volunteers, creating a shared and engaging experience.
🍽️ Lunch and dinner are eaten together, fostering a sense of community and connection.
🌿 Facilities
🚿 Hot showers & basic toiletries available
🍽️ Fully equipped kitchen for shared use
📶 Wi-Fi (but keep in mind that the connection may be slower due to the rural area)
🔥 Outdoor fireplace & cozy common areas to relax
🌞 Beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy nature and sunsets
What else ...
In your time off you can go to the sea in 15 min by car. you can visit all the small unique villages such as Conversano, Monopoli, Polignano a mare, Locorotondo, Ostuni, and much more or enjoy the beauty of nature relaxing with us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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She was amazing at carrying out all the daily tasks around the masseria, always with enthusiasm and precision.… read more
She took on every task with determination and energy, especially the more physically demanding ones, and always completed her work with… read more
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Karina was respectful and always ready to lend a hand… read more
He also cooked for us his special dishes! We highly recommend his presence! Strong, funny and hardworking person!
Grazie Ray! We miss you! <3 <3
The area is sooo beautiful and Fabri and Jacques are an amazing couple.
I recommand for sure ! I miss you guys !!!!
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The Masseria is handled by a couple, Fabrizia and Jacques. It is situated on a beautiful piece of land where there is actually more sky than anything else. This place is a constant invitation to… read more
My experience at host's place was extraordinary. Fabrizia is lovely and deeply careful hostess to every need of each workawayer. It was nice to live with her the daily moments of preparing meals and housecare and also to go with her to Bar Pace to have the best breakfast in Noci!
Jacques is a fantastic artist but also… read more
We had a great time together, she is an hardworking girl who loves to sing and play (if she is not very shy she will delight you with her little ukulele ahah ).
We hope to see you soon and in the meantime we wish you a… read more
It was really sad to say goodbye, and we immediately felt the difference in the house without her presence!!
Vivian is a cheerful and solar girl, always available and polite!
Her desire to live and to know the world has made it possible to adapt very well to our simple and rural context!
We… read more
Fabrizia and Jacques really involved me in their lives, taking me along to the food markets, to events and gatherings with their friends, and to the weekend market in Ostuni.… read more
It was a pleasure to host them more than two weeks!
Lou and Théo are very hard-worker couple, and they have worked a lot and helped us to restoring our place!
They also are veryyy good at cooking... so... I suggest you to let them cook.. they did a very very good hummus!!! :P
Anyway they were so… read more
He is a very friendly and unique person, who has a very very deep and beautiful soul!
He should have been with us 7 days but he has remained at least two weeks with us!!
Rabie is an hardworker, he did not waste his time; also he is a clean and polite person, and also a great cook!!!! you will be… read more
We were so happy to plant these little trees
The project they are working on is very meaninfull
Thanks for this first experience… read more
They are very hard worker guys and they helped us to plant about 250 little threes on our Masseria!
They were also very quite and polite couple!!
Very very happy to have met this beautiful souls!
Fabrizia, Jacques & Nicolò
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We very much appreciated his energy in our project and we highly recommend him to the entire Workaway's community!
Here, through peaceful atmosphere, illuminated sunsets and nature vibes I have met Fabri, Jaques and Nico. They are three gourgeus, sensitive and easy going guys but not only that, they have a peculiar attitude though the life and an uncommon determination to enrich their goals.
With… read more
