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Beschreibung
Benvenuti!
We are an open-minded German/Italian family (65, 55 , 26 and 23 years old) and we live in the Etna Nature Reserve (since 2013 World Cultural Heritage of the U.N.E.S.C.O.) with a beautiful view on the the largest active volcano in Europe .
We run a small riding center which offers amongst others , horse riding, trail rides, vaulting tuition and guided walks around the volcano. Furthermore we can organize trips on Etna, to the sea and to different ancient cities like Catania, Syracuse, Taormina and Palermo.
During the year we also offer wood-processing workshops and various hobby courses in our own workshop. We also have a small farm shop with our own organic products and handmade gift items and utensils.
We organize family celebrations, birthday parties, childrens' adventures and summer camps for kids "around the horse", carriage rides, barbecue and dancing. Our customers are not only Italians, but also come from other nations, mostly from Germany and the USA.
On the 2 ha property you will find our two rental cottages and a small log cabin surrounded by chestnut-, olive- and fruit trees. To the south you enjoy a magnificent view over the plain of Catania and the Ionian Sea, to the north you can see the mountain massif of the volcano. We currently have seven terrain-safe horses/ponies, a drolly sheep and a small zoo with chickens, guinea pigs and country turtles. Our family friendly dog and a fluffy cat are always around. They all need a lot of care.
During the seasons we harvest mulberries, and figs, apples, nuts, almonds, chestnuts, olives and process it to oil, jam, canned goods, cakes and cookies.
In wintertime our houses are heated with wood, so during the year a lot of fire wood has to be cut and chopped.
From February to March we have to trim the 35 olive trees and also some fruit trees. In spring there is to cut grass, to weed the flowerbeds and to take all the dry leaves away.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Seniorenbetreuung
Unterrichten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We offer food (mediterranean cuisine) and lodgings, horse riding lessons, trail rides, biking, hiking and participation in land, sea, and other excursions. We show you the culture of this very interesting island, the colorful, Sicilian life and teach you Italian, German or English.
Arbeit
We are looking for open-minded and dynamic people who would like to help us with our 7 horses ( to clean and to saddle them, to feed them and to keep clean the stables). If you have a riding license you can help us to teach in the field. We have even a lot of children coming for horse riding or for vaulting lessons. For adults we organize different trail rides. We have Italian, English an German people and kids, so basic knowledge of that languages would be for advantage.
We also need some help on the ground and with the trees (cutting branches and making fire wood).
Cooking and dish washing is welcome .
Other tasks includes painting iron gates and wooden tables and roofs, if you feel like.
We prefer non-smokers!
Gesprochene Sprachen
Deutsch: Fließend
Englisch: Fließend
Italienisch: Fließend
Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Unterkunft
You will sleep in our nice wooden log cabin with bathroom with shower. You share the main meal (lunch) with us at the working days. Breakfast and dinner are provided in our Clubhouse, where you are free to help yourself. When you are off the food is not on the house, but you can cook by yourself, whenever you want.
Was noch ...
Most of the time one of us is at home, so you can ask for help anytime. We can give you a lift to the next village or the next bus stop (4 km). In summertime (June and July) sometimes we organize camps or birthday parties for children and teenagers.
You are also welcome to join or visit some of the many lava stone caves in the area.
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Cam stayed with us for two months and was a great help, and it was a pleasure to have her around.
We wish her all the best for her future.
Petra and family
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Cam stayed with us for two months and was a great help, and it was a pleasure to have her around.
We wish her all the best for her future.
Petra and family
Always smiling and in a good mood she helped whereever she could: caring of the horses and other animals, helping with painting and garden works or in the kitchen. She entertained the riding kids, and it was always a pleasure to spend time with her.
Highly… read more
From the first moment I felt very welcomed and it didn't take long time when it was more a feeling like being at home, because of Petra, her wonderful family and the sweet animals.
I learned a lot about horses, to take care of animals and we did a lot of other,… read more
He improved a lot his riding skills on different horses and went out with us for long trails. Our riding kids loved him. Communicating with Hassan was always nice and… read more
Ulrike and her husband David stayed six weeks with us at our riding and vacation farm. They are very hard workers, always friendly and their help and presence was just great.
Ulrike has a lot of experience with horses… read more
We had a lovely time with her.
Absolutely raccomanded!
When you are here, time flies by very fast and you spend the whole day outside with the horses! There is always much work to do and I had the possibility to go on beautiful trail rides very often. All the horses and the other animals are friendly, especially Maxine, the cutest dog ever! (I miss her!!)… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I definitely recommend Petra's farm for everyone who love animals, nature and hard work. I spent only one month on the farm but I had so much new experience. I travelled a lot with my friendly roommates (Hi Judith, hi Julia! I miss you both ❤️), I tried the typical Sicilian foods and I… read more
Petra, her family and all the members of her equestrian center are very welcoming and kind. 🥰
I had such a good time during my stay in Sicily, every time pushing my departure. And it was after 2 months at Petra's house that I left with tears in my eyes but I would come back as soon… read more
I stayed for one month and it really felt like home, there were so many lovely people! Petra and Gaetano are very nice and both are so strong and passionate about their job and I always admired their connection with the horses. I had nothing to do with horses before my stay and now I just… read more
It is an unforgettable adventure that you will live if you decide to go there. So don't hesitate no more and GO. Give Petra everything she deserves : assistance, help,… read more
A quick learner, super clean, very responsible, open minded and always willing to help and to learn new things, that is Louise.
We spent five lovely month together on our riding and vacation farm, and we still miss her.
Welcome back whenever you want, dear Louise!
I had the idea to stay maybe 4 weeks and ended up staying 5 months! I really felt like part of the family and very at home on the farm. The people and the animals are incredible, so friendly and welcoming and you are sure to have a lot of fun and laughs.
I learnt so much from… read more
Not so easy, it’s like talking about family, some much to say!
At first Petra accepted to take me quickly because I was in a bad situation in another farm in Sicily.
Immediately I felt at home and everyone was really friendly.
My plans was, in the beginning, to stay 3 weeks and finally I only left 5 months… read more
I was lucky to be there at the same time as "Lauren Paige". She did a very good resume of our daily routine and my time there (see her comment below). My time at the Ranch was unforgettable!
I've lean a lot from Sicilian culture (mmmmh arranchini) and… read more
The mornings started early around 7am where all the animals… read more
He is a very good carpenter, knows how to use all tools and helped me to build a new wood store and a beautiful new wooden fence around the main house.
He chopped a lot of fire wood, got up in the early… read more
Amazing nature, gorgeous horses, friendly and funny people with big life experience, international team of volunteers.
Location: Petra’s house is located in national park at the root of Etna => you will stay among nature with fantastic landscapes but a bit far away from civilization (for whom it’s important).
Host: Petra… read more
I had no previous experience with horses but I learnt so much in my time there . Petra has so much knowledge that she willingly share. She is kind , patient, creative , funny and a great cook ! You will learn not just about the… read more
On… read more
We still miss her!
Petra and Gaetano are the most amazing persons and have helped me so much to feel at home in Sicily. They are super caring and generous, both to people and animals :) The best thing about them is that they always believe in you, I developed my riding skills… read more
We wish her all the best… read more
Petra is a warm hearted women, who's conscious of her surroundings (of her animals and the environment as much as of the people… read more
I was really lucky with the time of the year (May), because of the colorful nature and mainly warm temperatures. The farm and its surroundings are a paradise, there are so many… read more
The job was very easy, simple and funny, as long as you love animals! All… read more
If you want to see the real countryside of Sicily, go to Petra for some workweeks. You will not be disappointed!
They have just open our eyes for… read more
Very hard workers, always friendly, punctually, correctly, ready to learn more and to do everything well.
Thank you for the four weeks spending with us!
Always smiling and friendly, openminded, helpful, punctually, very hard workers.
Thanks so much for the five weeks with us!
