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My name is Milo and I'm in the middle of my new adventure.
I'm building a small self-sustainable farm in the Itria Valley (Apulia), very close to Cisternino, Ostuni, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica (four of the beautiful "white towns" that surround the valley).
After several years in London, I work now between Milan and Rome. I'm a former university teacher and currently work as a consultant in the media industry. I have two daughters (20 and 23yo). They are often here helping me with my project.
Around five years ago, I found a great inspiration in the idea of simpler life and decided to follow my passion far away from the urban life and the digital environment.
I need some help in the field and in the house (painting the wall, fixing stuff, organizing the house, etc.). I'm also creating an organic vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a natural pond. I'm also refurbishing an old stone house, building a wooden cabin etc. So I need some help for all these tasks. The land that surrounds the Trullo is almost two hectares and there is always something to do: picking up fruit, olive harvesting, plowing, pruning the trees, etc.
*** If you decide that you want to join my project, please consider that all the activities require manual and physical help. Gardening in a field of almost two hectares is not the same of gardening in the backyard. It's not about specific skills of physical strenght but it's about inclination towards manual / physical labour.
You will have your own room but please consider that sometimes you will share your room with another workawayer. I will be happy to share my experience and knowledge in Italian culture and cuisine with you. I speak Italian, English, Spanish and a little bit of French.
The place is wonderful and if you like the "real" Mediterranean countryside this is a place where you can enjoy the Apulian culture.
But please keep in mind that the house is very simple, yet rustic. The bathroom is outside, just a few meters from the house and has been created in the former donkey's stable...
Please before you apply consider the following:
- during the winter months (December to March) temperature can be very low because the house is around 400 meters above the sea level;
- during the autumn / winter we have breakfast at 6:30 / 7:00 AM and we start working at 7:30 / 8:00AM;
- during the summer, temperatures can easily reach above 32°C degrees and for this reason we start working at 6:00 AM.
You can also use our mountain bikes to ride around and to visit some of the closest towns (Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ceglie Messapica, Locorotondo, Ostuni ) that are the five "white villages" of the Itria valley. There is also a bus service that connects 3 times per day our trulo to Martina Franca and Ostuni. If I go by car to Martina Franca or Ostuni or to other places, I will be very happy to give you a ride.
The house is located at a walking distance from the well known "Ciclovia dell'Acquedotto Pugliese ", a stunning 500 km wild trail built on top of the Apulian Acqueduct that connects Campania (Avellino) to Apulia. It is also a very beautiful bike trail for a few hours ride. From our house, in less than two hours, you can reach by bike Ceglie Messapica (going South on the Ciclovia) or Locorotondo (North). Going to Cisternino is around one hour bike ride.
A local shop / grocery shop / coffee shop and bakery with free WiFi is at a 10 minutes walking distance. You can buy almost everything there and have some delicious coffee and the greatest local food in the area. Their focaccia and panzerotti are something not to be missed.
Please consider that I have several cats, goats and chickens and prefer not to host dogs.
You will help 5 days per week (5 hours per day) and after that you will have 2 days off. Consider also that the minimum stay is 7 days / nights but I'm always happy if the workawayers want to stay several weeks because after the first week they are more independent.
Please consider also that often I host 2, 3 or 4 workawayers at the same time. It is very important for me that the workawayers start their helping week (5 days of help) all together so they can also have the 2 days off all together. When we agree about a date / time of your arrival please do not make unilateral changes and respect our agreement. Again, please consider that this is very important for me because when you arrive I need two / three hours to show you the house and the field and it's impossible for me to do this twice in one day.
After you / we decide about your stay I will give more information about how to reach my place, about your arrival etc.
*** Please do not apply if you just need a "place to stay" for a week or two and if you are not really interested in sustainable farming and the real country life.
*** Please consider also that I cannot help you if you are looking for an Italian address or residence, citizenship, or any other official "status" in the country.
About Internet. If you have your mobile Sim, please use your data package to access the Internet. I also use my own mobile Sim and mobile data package.
Please note that it is important for me to know in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements, or some allergies or other health issue that is important for me to know when I host you.
Please bring suitable shoes, flip flap, working shoes, clothing and towels, soap, shampoo and shower gel. Please bring also a frontal torch and gardening gloves. I will provide you bed sheet.
I strongly suggest you to have a Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) Vaccine before you come to my place.
Many many thanks for considering my project.
Milo
Ps)
Madeleine de Proust
One hundred years ago, in June 1921, my grandpa Giuseppe started his retail business in a small village in Apulia.
After twenty years of service («con fedeltà e onore») as a King’s Carabiniere, he left the army and finally opened his own shop.
The shop was one of the first in the village. He had everything on the shelves, from beans to nails, from gardening tools to kitchenware. The shop was the village emporium.
The entire family used to live on the premises: my grandpa, my grandma, my father, his two brothers and his sister.
Everybody slept in the backroom, and had lunch and dinner in the living room, which actually was the shop. Sometimes customers were invited for lunch. My grandma used to say, this is not a shop: this is a trattoria.
Early in the 1960s, that shop was my nursery. I remember the big raffia bales arriving from Africa. Metal buckets. Hammers, scissors and grafting knives. Do not touch the knives! Goods from everywhere in the world, modern and ancient. I remember the carbide lamps for night fishing. That smell. It was a marvellous world of objects to be discovered every day.
We also owned some land, no more than a couple of hectares. We had everything we needed: grapes, figs, pomegranates, pears, artichokes, apricots, and almonds. We never had to buy fruits or vegetables.
Sometimes at sunset, my grandma used to take me with her to the field to collect dandelions. Cut them awfully close to the root.
I remember those mysterious and calm snails after the September storms.Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
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I prepare my sourdough bread, focaccia, pasta, yogurt, cheese and use wild herbs and other vegetables that I grow in the field. If we have time, I will be very happy to teach you something about Apulian and Italian cusine. But please consider that in general I don't allow workawayers to use the kitchen without me.
Arbeit
Gardening, help in the house, painting, general maintenance, building, manual help, help with the animals.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Italienisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Französisch: Gute KenntnisseUnterkunft
The volunteer will have his / her room in our house. The bathroom is outside just a few meters from the house. In some periods of the years the volunteers will share a room with another workawayer.
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Maximum 5 hours per day, 5 days a week
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I was giving instructions to arrive to his place and also and exact hour to be there by him. I consider all of that by starting my journey early in the day… read more
Quiet and peaceful land, with beautiful trees and gardens full of great vegetables !
It was so nice to discover all those home-made things, from field to jam, milk to yogurt, and so many other things !
Work is interesting, around 5 hours a day, from using the tiller or the strimmer, to taking care of the… read more
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I was giving instructions to arrive to his place and also and exact hour to be there by him. I consider all of that by starting my journey early in the day… read more
Quiet and peaceful land, with beautiful trees and gardens full of great vegetables !
It was so nice to discover all those home-made things, from field to jam, milk to yogurt, and so many other things !
Work is interesting, around 5 hours a day, from using the tiller or the strimmer, to taking care of the… read more
Ana is a very genuine and considerate person, she is extremely helpful, kind and thoughtful. She completed every task with care, competence and joy. During her stay we did many different jobs from harvesting the olives,… read more
What moved me the most about Milo was his decision and generosity to "share": his house, his history, his food, his music, his projects... in short, his life!
He is a generous and… read more
She helped me a lot while she was at my place together with other workawayers for more than three weeks. It was a great team!
We did a lot: from olive harvesting to painting from weeding to building the chicken coop. It was a pleasure to see her help and in… read more
Sofie showed happiness, creativity, experience in any task . She is extremely capable, responsible and enthusiastic. I hope she can come back one day because her stay was too short.
Sofie is a very hardworking and reliable person but I was happy with her not only for her "performance": she just brings… read more
Milo, a welcoming host, willingly shared his extensive knowledge, making me an active participant in various farm activities. Despite the conclusion… read more
Whatever was needed, she did it quicker then I could think about it. She has worked with great energy and precisly.
Ria is also very polite, quiet and respectful
Thank you, dear Ria, for being here!
I hope she comes back soon.
Grazie Ria!!!
The pleasure was mine for having hosted and met you.
you are a very serious and respectful workawayer, as well as a great worker.
Thank you for all your help
I hope to see you again one day !
Great workawayer!
With her light positive and generous attitude her help was more than welcome and positive . I really enjoyed to hos Laurine. She can follow directions completing her jobs with good energy and love . We truly recommend Laurine and hope she could come back one day .
During that week, I planted lots of vegetables, removed weeds, cleaned the stable, fed the animals and learned how to make compost and cement.
The farm is… read more
Anna and Iona are lovely and hardworking workawayers. They got along great with the others and were perfect in a team. In addition to their dedication, energy, and enthusiasm towards any work they were asked to do, it was a pleasure to host them and have them around! They knew how to bring joy and wit to… read more
What a Dream!
Milo was a fantastic host we learnt so much from him and our time here.
From strimming fields, to hoeing for potatoes to painting trullos we got to experience true life on a Puglian farm.
Iona was so excited to get the chance to cook the first pizzas in his wood fired oven, made even better by Milos home grown… read more
Everyday I would wake up at 7, set the table, then Milo would bring out fresh coffee, homemade yogurt, marmalade, jam and bread and butter.… read more
The first thing that struck me was the incredible food. Milo is an amazing cook, and every meal was a… read more
Thank you for being my workawayer and my guest and participating in all the activities. Your help has been very important for me. I will miss your sympathy, your smile and your kindness. I hope to meet you again in the future, you will always be my welcome guest. I wish you the best for the future.
Excellent workawayer!
Hi there… read more
Flora did a lot for me. She is polite and always with a good mood. I really enjoyed to have her in the house and in the field. Despite her young age Flore really has manual skills and always works with precision and sense of commitment. Absolutely recommended for any type of job.
Good luck in everything my dear… read more
She is extremely tidy, respectful, honest and positive.
During the two weeks she always took care of the daily activiies and she also gave me a hand by carrying out other tasks that I occasionally entrusted to her. She was of grea help in the field and in the house. Flore worked hard, trying hard and always… read more
He gave me good advices.
The work is mainly in the field: weeding, planting, pruning, feeding the animals, maintaining the fences, working with machines etc. various kind of jobs, I was happy to learn a lot !
Milo has expertise in food and Italian dishes for our… read more
And foor sure I hope they vcan come back back soon.
Whatever was needed, they did it quicker then I could think about it.
Always they asked me if I needed some help in the house and in the field.
Polite, quiet, happy respectfull, open and hard workers.
What a nice Danish squad!
Thank you ragazze for all… read more
She adapted well to my lifestyle and work time (often very early in the morning) and did a big amount of various hand works. Never complaining, finding her way and time to be efficient and independent.
She has been very social and open with me and the other volunteers too.
So, it has been a great… read more
I stayed with Milo for two weeks in November with my friend and it was the best work-away experience anyone could ask for. It was also my first work away ever, and I would love to thank Milo for all the kindness and lessons he taught me.
The work varied a lot, some days it was very physical. As an… read more
Before they arrived the other wokawayers nicknamed them “the Power-girls”. So the expectations were quite high. And they, indeed, were power-girls!
With smiles and good mood they… read more
We were expected to work thoroughly and motivated for 5 hours per day.
He always made sure that we feel comfortable with the work and that we are not doing the same tasks over and over again.
Milos communication was always very clear and we learned a lot… read more
Clara & Johanne are lovely workawayers and hard workers. Always ready to help with a good mood and nice smiles. They have spent almost two weeks with me and were able to complete several tasks in the house and in the field.
Bravissime e simpatiche.
Many thanks for everything! Come back whenever you want!
They were very empathic and polite; had a strong sense of duty and were extremely reliable.
In the two weeks of their stay, Jeanne and Nehir helped me a lot in the field and in the house and they always tried their best in any tasks. They are honest, adaptable and… read more
We spent two weeks at Milo’s place in the beginning of November, and it really was a very wonderful experience. Thankyou so much milo for making us feel so comfortable and being so kind. We won’t ever forget the time we spend with you during dinner,… read more
Full of positive energy, Nicole was a great help during her stay with me. From the first day she got into daily rhythm quickly and with enthusiasm. She helped a lot in the house and in the field with a very nice spirit. You can put her in charge of any task and… read more
I have shared with them two weeks and precious moments of work and conversation. Astrid & Tindra are very well organized, polite and hard workers.
These two girls are always ready to tackle different kind of tasks with creativity and enthusiasm. I have appreciated Astrid & Tindra reliability… read more
They worked a lot, with enormous generosity and care. Precision and happiness. Sofie & Robin were very helpful in the field and in the house and very good at work even for those tasks they had no experience and skills. Their easy-going attitude made everything… read more
Aya is a lovely volunteer to have around.
She's passionate and considerate, precise and polite and an excellent member of a team, as she knows how to collaborate in a productive and positive way. In the weeks here she did a lot dor me and wasn't afraid of any work or task.
I can highly recommend Aya to other hosts, and I will be… read more
Unfortunately she stayed with me only one week but it was lovely to share our lives. She Is calm, always in a good mood, very precise and always willing to help, even when it was very hot and some Jobs were hard to do.
Jil is easy going and enjoyed all the activities we did together. It has been… read more
What can we say except to thank you for having welcomed us in your home for 4 weeks this summer.
Thank you for having made us discover your cuisine (which was, as often specified, exceptional and worthy of a chef, special bonus to the Carbonara we shared with Laura :) ), but also the Italian culture. We really enjoyed talking to you… read more
She is very young but adult at the same time. Very active, hard worker, precise and always with a nice mood. She did a lot for me in two weeks. Always ready to help, in the field and in the house. And also ready to share her time with the other workawayers. It has been also a pleasure to have her in… read more
Tanya has also a good sense of humour and is always ready to smile.
Grazie mille Tanya. Good luck in… read more
She is a mature young woman always ready to help, carrying each task efficiently and independently. She is very tidy and respectful of the house spaces. It has been a pleasure for me to have her in the house, at work and, for sure, at the table.
Grazie mille Alice. I wish you all the… read more
He will welcome you in his universe, sharing his knowledge and what he wants for his Projects. There is still a lot to do so you won’t get bored with the work.
Thanks a lot for sharing so much !
And also he is the post amazing cooker i’ve ever met !
Grazie di cuore!
Milo embarked on a magnificent adventure, in self-learning, self-sufficiency, while keeping the link with local knowledge ;) . So many discussion topics!
It was an immersion in Puglia, an experience to repeat for sure! Thank you for… read more
Unfortunately, I had Ombeline and Clothilde with me for only 2 weeks. But despite the short time, they were very integrated in the routine and able to help in the field, in the house and in the kitchen.
Ombeline and Clothilde are hard working, they are very precise, punctual, and polite.
In the two weeks we were… read more
We have really appreciated the varied work we did during these two weeks, either in the fields (planting, sowing, building the chiken coop) or in the house (homemade marmelade, cracking fava beans, cleaning the house…). The hours of work were very… read more
Helpful and enthusiastic about everything: an ideal workawayer and a very polite guest!
She worked hard and was always very flexible to change tasks and jobs.
Mirjam was a great help with planting, weeding and
harvesting. She was also of great help in the house and very friendly with all… read more
Julia is always happy to work hard and help wherever needed. She likes to finish a job to perfection which really helped me. Very polite and precise.
High recommended, really enjoyed having Julia stay with me!
Thanks a lot Julia, good luck and hope to see you again!
Words cannot describe how happy I was to host Laura for almost three weeks. She helped me a lot in everything and always with a nice mood and a brilliant smile.
But first, I must congratulate myself to her parents and grandparents. Dear Laura’s mamma e papà, dear Laura’s nonne e nonni, your daughter, your… read more
I arrived at Milo’s home - nature, animals and the trulli - and felt immediately welcomed.
Milo’s passion, imagination and huge motivation on every single day for his… read more
She is a very committed and participative person in everything she does. From caring for the animals to gardening, Gunmeet always showed great enthusiasm. In the time she was here, she managed to create a comfortable and joyful atmosphere with everyone.
Grazie mille, Gunmeet, hope to see you again.
I hosted Leonardo for three weeks and we did a lot toguether! He is a very sweet and commited person, willing to help in every kind of activity even in his time off. ILeonardo is the tipe of person that gives his best in all of what he does, ready to learn new habilities.
We also spent a lot of… read more
First, the work was so varied that I can't realize how many I did in such a short time ! From picking up rocks, cleaning the animals' stables and ploughing the field to picking up… read more
From the beginning, Milo made me feel at home. He is a really kind, passionate person, very committed to his project and willing to evolve. It was a… read more
Right away Milo made me feel at home with a hammock to rest in and some peaches to snack on after a tiring journey to get to his farm. Overall he has a truly interesting life and a readily evident passion for his farm, his animals, food, and his family. The… read more
The location, first of all, is simply incredible, situated in the middle of the Italian campaign, surrounded by trulli and a superb view of the region. The rooms are spacious, well decorated and comfortable. The meals are taken all together, with incredible food and a great atmosphere. Milo's place is not far… read more
Precision, punctuality, politeness, happiness and commitment to any task are her best personal traits.
It was a pleasure both working and spending the rest of the day together. Additionally, she got along… read more
I've stayed at Milo's Trullo for twelve days, and I feel so sad to leave (honestly, it has become one of the best experiences I've ever had!).
Milo is a charismatic, enjoyable, and gentlemanly person, always caring for my comfort and well-being.
From the very first day I felt at home; Milo and Melania welcomed me the… read more
It was my first workaway and it was a GREAT experience!
Milo is an exceptional host, he is very kind, attentive and also hard-working. He explained to me from the beginning the different tasks and the organisation within his house. The work was… read more
He is very calm, precise, tidy and respectful of spaces and property. David works hard, always with a smile and always loves to learn new things. I sincerely appreciated his attitude, and it… read more
Really close before Italy entered a lockdown, Milo accepted to host me and enabled me to stay in beautiful Puglia during November.
He is a really generous, hospitable and overall positive person. Good manners and a hard working attitude are one of his key values i would say ;)
The work with him… read more
I can only recommend Marguerite! It was her first experience with workaway and she was great in every task.
I've really enjoyed to have… read more
Milo is a good communicator, he's polite, reliable,… read more
He is fun and sociable to be around, can work independently and finishing a job is more important than doing his minimum hours. He is able to do heavy physical work and not afraid to use his hands and brain to get the job done. He is good at work but also at the table and it was a… read more
Milo is a fantastic host and a wonderful person, he always treated me with genuine generosity and kindness. He is also very intelligent, compassionate and funny, with a great work ethic. He is full of life, as is his project. Milo taught me a great deal about work in the field, in… read more
Grazie mille Brune for your help and the time you… read more
It was a pleasure to have Jonathan stay at my place. He is polite and puntual, very motivated, eager for new experiences and doesn't shy away from getting his hands dirty. Jonathan is an efficient and committed worker, gets on with whatever needs done in good time (with a smile).
I would be very happy to… read more
She was with me for five weeks and everything went well. Maddy is very friendly, polite, and punctual, full of enthusiasm and energy and was interested in all kind of activities. Her attitude to work is excellent and she is an independent worker and very responsible. She did a lot for me and tried her best in… read more
A few points to him as a person, his project and the work itself. First of all to Milo: He is a passionate and well read person, I really appreciated our talks and his insights regarding people and… read more
Words can not describe how much he had done for us. He had shown us how great the farmer life is and teach us so many tips and tricks. Milo was good at changing up the work so we never got bored or tired.
Everyday was exceptional with The most DELICIOUS food… read more
I wish they could stay more not only because they were of a great help but mainly for their smiles and politeness. Hard workers with great personalities and a brilliant sense of humor, Liva and Karla… read more
Perhaps five stars are not enough to rate my experience with Austin.
Austin came just for a week, but I was more than happy to host him for an entire month.
He is a hard worker. Always ready to help with any tasks, in the garden and the house. He helped me with everything I needed and did not turn down any task given. Always… read more
This is a beautiful place.
Milo is beyond generous. He is patient. Organized supportive. He makes this place feel like home. There is comfort here.
Thank you so much for letting me stay here for a whole month. You have taught me a lot. Everyday we had a more then fantastic meal, Breakfast, lunch and dinner.… read more
It was such a pleasure to have Marta stay with me and other workawayers for two weeks in November. She is very polite and always with a good mood. Just a perfect guest!
I couldn't ask for better help in the field and around the house. We have planted some apricot and plum… read more
I have traveled a lot and visited different places in the world and I must say that this experience was truly unique and memorable.
Let's start from saying that I never felt a guest or a worker there, but instead part of a little family - inside a… read more
He is a great workaway host, very polite, humorous, kind... I was very fortunate to come there!
I stayed at beautiful Trulli, it was so comfy, clean.
One of which I really impressed by Milo was his considerate attitude to workawayers. He always… read more
He is so passionate about his project, very generous and a great cook with a broad range of different healthy and very tasty meals he prepares every day.
The work you do fits your abilities and time passes by… read more
Leo came at trullo mainly to give French lessons to my daughter Anita but he was of great help on everything. He is polite, very considerate and clever, works hard and has good skills in building activities and other manual works. I was also very happy to… read more
Milo is intelligent, sensitive, interesting and full of humor and life.
The work in the farm was fun even though it can get a bit tough - but alyway everything is decided and agreed through conversation… read more
It was all in all a perfect way… read more
"I really don't know how to describe Nele!
She was perfect!
She's a really energetic, nice, funny, precise, and great worker!
She's enthusiastic and smiling, she's… read more
Highly recommend to everyone who can appreciate his effort.
He has an incredibly exciting vision for his project (which is going to take a lot of work and time) so it was a privilege to be… read more
She is a gem. A wonderful worker, gentle, friendly, kind and considerate. Keen to learn and enthusiastic.
I wish you the best of luck Lea and hope to see you again one day.