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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
15 Dec 2023
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Description
Ciao a tutti! I'm Michelangiolo and i live in a remote goat farm with vegetable garden in the woodland in the heart of Garfagnana. From Easter time to November we make many kinds of cheese, in the summertime we collect billberries, autumn is our porcini mushroom chestnut season, we have two horses and two donkeys . We live as much as possible from the land, all with a view to creating a self sufficient community for friends and volunteers. Wild situation.. internet Just sometimes
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteer can learn how to take care of goats. making cheese, gardening, farming. I'm happy to do a language exchange. I'm connected to other hosts in the area via a bartering system. Volunteers are given a good welcome and are considered part of the community for the duration of their stay here.
Help
People who likes to stay in the nature, working with animals, wood and garden. We have 34 goats which we milk every day and make cheese from easter time to november Lots of other activities depending on the season such as collecting billberries, chestnuts, working in the veg garden, some light construction and much more. You will always be working with one of us or with another volunteer, and work is carried out in a stress free environment. Next project: build a new Stable for my goats, in ourself completly wood made from my chestnut Wood
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak english Just a Little bitAccommodation
Bed in a common room, max 4 places. All of your meals are paid for, we will eat together for each meal, although breakfast is sometimes self service if i'm already out with the goats
What else ...
Internet is limited and some days there is not network, especially whit bad weather. Wonderful walks right from the Door, River nearby for swimming or fishing and riding horse
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
He is such a genuine and passion person who works hard to raise his goats and make the "world greatest goat cheese"... you'll have to go help him to discover this hidden gem for yourself.
The house was basic and a living relic of past times, built in the 1700s...… read more
Being completely disconnected allowed me to embark on a journey of self-discovery. In the tranquil solitude, I often found myself jotting down aspirations, diving into books, and acquiring new skills. This workaway… read more
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He is such a genuine and passion person who works hard to raise his goats and make the "world greatest goat cheese"... you'll have to go help him to discover this hidden gem for yourself.
The house was basic and a living relic of past times, built in the 1700s...… read more
Being completely disconnected allowed me to embark on a journey of self-discovery. In the tranquil solitude, I often found myself jotting down aspirations, diving into books, and acquiring new skills. This workaway… read more
There were a couple of communication issues but mostly with day to day tasks we were… read more
I had the chance to take care of the goats, see how to do cheese and to work in the garden mainly. The environment was very… read more