Stay and help at a farm house in Trasimeno lake. Italy

Italy

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Last activity
22/02/2020
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The farm is situated on the boundary line between Umbria and Tuscany on the beautiful Umbrian hills, near Trasimeno lake, one hour from Rome and Florence. My work takes place in the little restaurant and 15 hectares of grain, sunflowers and olive trees.
Type of help
Gardening
Farmstay
Help
I would like the help of two Volunteers (not smoking) for to prune the shoots at the base of olive trees, clean the field and help in the house.
Languages spoken
Italian,English,
Accommodation
Volunteers will sleep in the apartment with a splendid panoramic terrace, and eat meals together that I cook in my restaurant, sometimes we will visit the typical wonderful places around here.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two

Photos

The hills around home (Summer 2014)

Landscape

If you want to know where your heart is, look where your mind wanders.

Pure Olive Oil from our trees - Extravergine 100%

Frizzina - she help me like tester :-)

Sunset,Sunflowers & Spider

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Paradise of fields of grain

The Church of the village

Farm by night

window on hills

Magic atmosphere

Restaurant - Terrace side

Portico

Fields of sunflowers this summer around home,Villastrada (the village) is there on the right!

Fields of my farm

Olive trees in a magic place..

Millenary olive trees in my field

Centenary & Millenary olive trees in my field

Panoramic terrace of the restaurant

Feedback left by and about host (40)

17/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Erin) for host

Staying at Maurizio's and helping out in the olive grove was fantastic! Maurizio is kind, passionate, and engaging. He cares deeply about the process of harvesting and producing fresh, super high-quality olive oil. He is an incredible cook as well. I spent my days harvesting olives in a beautiful grove (some trees were 1,000 years old!), eating… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)

Really great experience with this strong girl from Massachusetts this Autumn. She's reliable and available and it was a delightful pleasure to share this short period of life. Was little bit hard sometime carry out the program in the field but also funny under the sun of Umbria. So, really thanks for your precious help Erin and good luck for your… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (jolanta & rasa) for host

I was trying workaway for the first time and I am now living on beautiful memories.I had such a great time in Maurizio's farm...Really enjoyed staying in the subtle and cosy farmhouse with a splendid view that I will never forget... It was just like looking at a perfectly painted picture...Maurizio is a unique person and it was a gift to get the… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (jolanta & rasa)

The extraordinary challenge was won by two beautiful united souls, the program perfectly executed in percfect balance with the place. It was a really great honor have two incredible strong women from Lituania, serious and responsable. Really thanks Rasa & Jolanta for your precius help in a very hard times for the farm, a big big hug from the… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

First of all, I need to apologize for leaving this feedback so late. But, better late than never! This was my first workaway experience and I only have amazing things to say about my stay at Maurizio's farm. He is the best host you can possibly have! The work is fare in exchange for incredible food and accommodation. I did not have any experience… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura is the perfect meaning of the volunteer, i'm enthusiastic with her, also Frizzina (Minnie)! :) Elegant presence and strong at the same time, so easy work with her for the program, in perfect balance with this place. She helped at the farm inside home and for the olive harvest, I wish you all the best, really thank you Laura! :)

(Excellent )

15/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

I can't believe I didn't leave any feedback! I assure you, time has not tinted or dulled my memories ;-) Maurizio has a lovely home and a truly beautiful view. He's a wonderful chef and I really enjoyed having wine with lunch AND dinner :D It was fun and peaceful helping in the olive grove, and I made a scarecrow! He even gave me a leaving present… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)

Perfectly organized, responsible & creative, really hardworker. She's a really the perfect help also in the field and really animals lover, Frizzina is in love with you :) and I enjoyed your sweet presence, grazie Lara, for your precious help! :)

(Excellent )

25/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (ZIV) for host

I hate to write this because I intend to go back and I really don't want people taking my spot but...
I traveled in Italy for 2 months. I've seen a lot and enjoyed myself tremendously. But my time with Maurizio was definitely the highlight of my trip. If you want to live in an impossibly beautiful farm, work with friend harvesting olives in the… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (ZIV)

There is a sign that you can't read at the entrance: "You are in the Land of passion". Find your way and stay with us. Hard work and the contact with the nature explains to you our passion about Olive Oil, it is philosofy, for someone like me a religion, at the base of everything for us. But it's also the old tradition of this land and for the… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host

Maurizio is a wonderful person and an excellent host, I felt v. comfortable in his company.
The house is beautiful, overlooking the Umbrian hills (best sunsets I've ever seen). Maurizio is a truly talented cook and he also took us on day trips around the area.
The olive harvest was hard, however i didn't feel exploited at all. I would highly… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (nicolasa) for host

It was a great experience! Work is really hard but as a reward we had Maurizio´s excellent food, with the best olive oil, no doubt!, beautiful surroundings (even better than the pics) and I had the luck to share it with the best group of people I could ask for.
Maurizio truly loves what he does, he was working shoulder to shoulder with us and we… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (nicolasa)

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host

My few weeks that I spent on Maurizio's farm were incredibile! We were a group of 4 working on the olive harvest and while the work was extremely hard I had the time of my life. The surrounding towns and Maurizio's town itself are charming, the house a beautiful and traditional country villa and Maurizio and his food unbelievable! I felt so… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Cécile) for host

I really recommend Maurizio to everybody! It was my first experience Workaway and I wouldn't have been able to dream better! He's so much professionnal and preventive at the same time. I never felt lost or "exploited" in the work because he watches the well-being at first. The place and the view are so wonderfull that it was very hard to leave. He… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Cécile)

Cècilie is the perfect help, reliable and responsible. Elegant presence in the house, in perfect balance with this place out of the time. Really easy to work with her with our really hard program. All are done with perfect dedication, armony and strength in spite of the very hot summer and the fight with mosquitoes!! As she say: "the time has… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (jose pedro)

Josè is an eclettic nice soul, a strong support in the daily work, commensurate at the work program of the farm. Master of photography and a fan of Italian cuisine, we shared a really fantastic time, thank you my friend!

(Excellent )

22/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (jose pedro) for host

Maurizio is a friend now and I hope to have him in my Country soon.

The house is great, the room very nice, the place in itself is really special.

Working is perfect to stay close to nature learning something with the ancient olive trees ;)

No worries. Go ahead with this host and you will enjoy Italy in a very nice way.

Oh ... he is a… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Tracy)

Tracy was Indipendent, healthy, happy, always in a good mood. She is cooperative and very motivated also in really good balance with this place. She started the work in a solid and caring way because is very hardworking and strong woman. The volunteer work she was asked to do she did in a really satisfactory way.
Thank you for your precious… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Steffi) for host

Maurizio's house, character and cooking skills deserve an applause. But there is also an invisible abundance on the farm which I could feel at any time and what made my stay so wonderful. I entered a heavenly peaceful place, got entangled with all, loved my work there and ...loved my work, I have to mention it again. But Maurizio vigilantly cared… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Steffi)

Steffi is very reliable, strong and generous, a precious and fantastic help to have here. She is in a perfect balance with this place. Really thanks!!

(Excellent )

08/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

My time at the villa was one of the best experiences of my life. The villas surroundings are breathtaking, the village is quiet but friendly, and you are so close to so many amazing and old Tuscan towns that most travelers do not get to experience. Maurizio is extremely generous, kind, and funny. I immediately felt at home amongst Maurizio, the… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

A very interesting, hard-working and trustworthy couple with great sense of humour and a lovely calm demeanour. I was so pleased to be able to have hosted and worked with Kate and Hannah, they were great! I'm really grateful for their tenacity and I wish them every success in all their adventures. GRAZIE! :)

(Excellent )

09/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)

(Excellent )

09/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host

Maurizio' s house was the first place we landed in Italy, and we couldn't have asked for a better start. Maurizio and his family and friends are all wonderful people who welcomed us in and showed us the ways of Italy! I've never eaten better in my whole life and we even got to learn how to cook a couple dishes from the pros. Olive picking was hard… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (LIVIA) for host

This was my first workaway & it was such a wonderful experience.....I really loved it. Maurizio is a kind & sweet soul. He, Frizzina, his family, friends & other workawayers made me feel so at home & a part of the family I felt like I was at home. The work is not easy but when you’re in such an environment with family & friends working together… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (LIVIA)

She is so kind woman, honest and trustworthy, friendly, easily adapted to our life in the farm and a hard worker. She was always smiling and was very good at adapting to new situations and always available. We miss her!

(Excellent )

03/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)

I like to think that the beautiful souls meet each others in a special way in the hard work in the fields, in shared food and when the leaves fall after giving the good fruits of the earth. Everyone has more than one talent and a hidden force to explore within themselves to find peace and a good balance with everything around. This has yet… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host

After having spent 10 intensive days at Maurizio's beautiful farm I can say that without him I wouldn't have known how demanding and at the same time rewarding olive picking is. I will have a different feeling about olive oil thanks to this interesting experience. Without Maurizio I wouldn't have met all the lovely people he attracts. Livia, my… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Afsaneh)

It 'been a great pleasure for me to share this new wonderful experience with a really strong woman, precious and positive soul, full of life with a beautiful smile, not least so in love with Italy! Thanks Afsaneh. :)

(Excellent )

06/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Afsaneh) for host

I had the most fantastic experience working with Maurizio. The work and the stay was so nice that it was hard to leave. The food was absolutely delicious, and Maurizio is full of kindness and goodness. The place and the view is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to with peace and harmony. Thank you so much for having me and making… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host

This was my first workaway position and Maurizio made this a fantastic experience! I can't remember the last time I had so many laughs, such delicious food and felt so welcome in a home. I trimmed and pruned the olive trees, visited a real olive press and watched the full process. I also explored the local areas, some which have used in well… read more

(Excellent )

25/10/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Kelly)

I am really very pleased about the collaboration of Kelly and his help was really beyond my expectations.

(Excellent )

03/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

Maurizio is the most generous & welcoming host. The accommodations and property are incredibly beautiful and the work is more than fair. It was my first work away experience and I couldn't have imagined it any better :)

(Excellent )

11/04/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Ws a great positive experience, Andrea is really strong and absolutely reliable, the program of work on the farm was done very easily with her.

(Excellent )

11/08/2012

Left by Workawayer (laurel ) for host

This was my first workaway program and I had the most amazing experience working with Maurizio and his nephew Francesco. It was such a blast and hard to leave. Learned so many new skills including how to make traditional Pici pasta in Maurizio's beautiful commercial kitchen, Pruning and trimming the olive trees, Italian and many many more... It… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (laurel )

(Excellent )

12/07/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Daedra)

(Excellent )

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