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25 Apr 2025
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Description
Welcome to Castellatsch, our organic farm in the Stelvio National Park, northern Italy. 🌿
We (Noa and Werner) focus on sustainable agriculture, traditional crafts and renewable raw materials. Our farm is home to llamas and alpacas, peacocks, chickens and two cats:)
Along with vegetable gardens, vineyards and fields, We work with renewable resources to produce eco-friendly food, cosmetics and building materials. Throughout the year we host workshops on self-reliance, covering topics such as natural construction, plant-based food production and traditional textiles. once in a while we organize a special textile project where we produce yarn from plants using historic equipment.
We are looking for practical people who enjoy working outdoors and appreciate nature - especially handymen, woodworkers and those interested in practical agricultural tasks. The work varies depending on the season and includes gardening, vineyard maintenance, small construction projects and general farm maintenance.
the work require independence and a willingness to learn. Our location is relatively remote, offering peace and solitude, but we are often busy with eco-building projects, so helpers need to be comfortable working independently at times. If you enjoy hands-on work, nature and sustainability, Castelatsch is a great place to gain practical experience and learn traditional skills.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
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
Volunteers can gain valuable experience in self-sufficiency and eco-building. The farm is a peaceful and quiet place with breathtaking panoramic views, offering an ideal environment for relaxation and reflection.
Help
The help on our farm is diverse and depends on the season. Agricultural tasks include gardening, hay harvesting, and working in the vineyards, as well as tending to the vegetable garden. We also process our harvest into products like marmalade and use various traditional preservation methods.
In addition to farm work, there are always small projects involving woodwork, such as building wooden structures, pergolas, and garden furniture, as well as maintaining and repairing them. If you enjoy working with your hands and appreciate practical outdoor tasks, you will find plenty to do and learn here.
Important for the work: Bring good mountain shoes or hiking boots, as some of the work is done on steep meadows.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Italian: 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
Volunteers have a separate apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living room. We provide vegetarian, seasonal food, and volunteers usually prepare their own meals.
What else ...
Workawayers should enjoy nature and have time for recreation, but there should be a balance between work and leisure—this is not a holiday stay.
The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor activities, with mountains and glaciers right at your doorstep. Nearby, you’ll find charming villages and towns to explore. On the farm, you can swim in the lake during summer, and just a short distance away, there’s a historic castle with a cultural inn.
a bicycle is available for use, and the train station is a 10-minute ride or a 30-minute walk from the farm. South Tyrol is known for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and numerous attractions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
wifi available
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (6)
I could not have asked for a better experience - thank you both for everything!!
That was, without any doubt, one of our best experiences we had so far.
We didn't expect to spend such a good time with such a good company.
Noa and Werner are caring, generous, open minded and reallyyy cool persons. They made are stay very special, we can't thank you enough for that guys :)
The… read more
Made the work with love and care, was very respectful for house rule and towards us.
She is sharp and intelligent and was a great partner for interesting conversation
Hope to host her again someday in the future!
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I could not have asked for a better experience - thank you both for everything!!
That was, without any doubt, one of our best experiences we had so far.
We didn't expect to spend such a good time with such a good company.
Noa and Werner are caring, generous, open minded and reallyyy cool persons. They made are stay very special, we can't thank you enough for that guys :)
The… read more
Made the work with love and care, was very respectful for house rule and towards us.
She is sharp and intelligent and was a great partner for interesting conversation
Hope to host her again someday in the future!
Werner is an excellent host. He treats you with respect at any time and values your privacy and freedom. For this freedom you should… read more
It is a small haven in a wonderful landscape. The fresh air and the nice view will amaze you.
And Werner is a lovely host. He is involved in so many interesting projects, that you can learn a lot, if he has the time to teach you ;)
I can fully recommend to stay at this place, especially… read more
