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Description
Many years ago we travelled in Germany, Australia, Spain and Italy and worked in exchange for food, accommodation and a good time. Now we want to give back this amazing opportunity to the next generation.
Me (Mamma Patty) and my partner Andrea were born in 1978 and we live in a beautiful, rural part of Trentino, in the Reserve of Adamello Brenta National Park surrounded by stunning mountains.
On our little farm we grow vegetables, Saffron, Honey and (near to Garda Lake) Olive Oil. We have three boys Eliseo, Aronne and Ireneo (born 2002, 2004 and 2007) and our Family is very easy going. We like to eat well and healthy, so for 14 years we have produced a lot of our own food. 2016 we started to also produce food for other people in our village and if you would like to help, you are absolutely welcome!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn organic agriculture, good italian cooking (including the pizza in the fire oven) and experience living in the wild (with a few home comforts!), in a place where it is really easy to meet a bear.
We share our lifestyle with our volunteers and we love to spend also most of the free time together with them. Have good time, crazy joke and a lot of fun is our goal: we love laugh a lot. Come in our family is not reccomand to people who looking only for a "food and accomodation" in change of some hours of work...Our best experience its happened with people who join with our world and become part of our family!!!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Most of our help is in the outdoors and changes everyday so you definitely won't get bored. The tasks are varied and includes: planting, growing and harvesting vegetables, chopping wood, growing olives, building with stones and wood, cooking and taking care of the house.
The main requirement is the smile, a big sense of humor (we love so much to laugh), the pride in getting your hands dirty and the desire to live together with our crazy family !!
Our motto is "give for receive". We are ready to make you know the best of our lifestyle and area, but we require help too. If you are willing to be helpful, we will be happy to spend the energy we save to create you an unforgettable experience. But if you aren't, then please don't expect much from us.
We really need that you read these part of our description. So please write the word "pizza" in your contact request for make us sure you did it.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
All the space in our house is available. The volunteers have their own bathroom and they can use the washing machine. The bedroom is really unique, it's a house in a tree!! Everyone who's stayed there loves it! The place is dry and safe from the bear ;) We recommend a good sleeping bag because sometimes (also in summer) it can be cold.
What else ...
Our area is famous for sport tourism because it is near everything! The Dolomite Mountains, the Lake of Molveno and Garda Lake are the main attractions and are close by and easy to reach. Our district is recommended especially for climbers, base jumpers and the mountainbike riders, but suits anyone who loves the great outdoors.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
Only if small and educated.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours/week, 2 days off
Host ref number: 152822466892
Feedback (51)
30 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
We host Marie three times these year. At the beginning she wasn't awake apparently, but in reality she was just understanding all the people around the family. Marie is unbelievable smart and gently, she become friend of everyone. Her best skill is to participate always. She love to live deeply every moment and that's why she is so precious. Marie… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2022
Non so neanche come descrivere il tempo che ho passato ici…
Prima di venire non sapevo tanto sulle piante o sull’agricoltura. Quindi voi avete aperto un intero nuovo mondo per me !
Lavorare in ritmo con la natura, vedere tutti i stagioni delle piante, da seminare fin a raccogliere, conoscere le piante chi hanno in qualche modo tutte la loro unica… read more
Prima di venire non sapevo tanto sulle piante o sull’agricoltura. Quindi voi avete aperto un intero nuovo mondo per me !
Lavorare in ritmo con la natura, vedere tutti i stagioni delle piante, da seminare fin a raccogliere, conoscere le piante chi hanno in qualche modo tutte la loro unica… read more
15 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim-Josie)
We host Kimi for a short period. She seems a good and interesting girl. Good enough for host she again soonest as possible😉
(Excellent
)
13 Nov 2022
It was such a pleasure to stay at Mama Patty's and Andreas home! I felt completely welcome since the second I arrived. you will be treated like family and involved in everything they do.
The work was nice, not too hard and I loved to learn more about harvesting and how they do everything. It was the most funniest time at their place and the food… read more
The work was nice, not too hard and I loved to learn more about harvesting and how they do everything. It was the most funniest time at their place and the food… read more
8 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
We host Vera the first time for few weeks and we immediately love her. She is respectfully clean, helpfull and really kind with everybody around our big family.
She is awake, she work hard and she is not afraid to swear and get the hand dirty. She help us with the olives, in the farm (planting, harvest, growing) and also in the house help in keep… read more
She is awake, she work hard and she is not afraid to swear and get the hand dirty. She help us with the olives, in the farm (planting, harvest, growing) and also in the house help in keep… read more
(Excellent
)
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30 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
We host Marie three times these year. At the beginning she wasn't awake apparently, but in reality she was just understanding all the people around the family. Marie is unbelievable smart and gently, she become friend of everyone. Her best skill is to participate always. She love to live deeply every moment and that's why she is so precious. Marie… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
Non so neanche come descrivere il tempo che ho passato ici…
Prima di venire non sapevo tanto sulle piante o sull’agricoltura. Quindi voi avete aperto un intero nuovo mondo per me !
Lavorare in ritmo con la natura, vedere tutti i stagioni delle piante, da seminare fin a raccogliere, conoscere le piante chi hanno in qualche modo tutte la loro unica… read more
Prima di venire non sapevo tanto sulle piante o sull’agricoltura. Quindi voi avete aperto un intero nuovo mondo per me !
Lavorare in ritmo con la natura, vedere tutti i stagioni delle piante, da seminare fin a raccogliere, conoscere le piante chi hanno in qualche modo tutte la loro unica… read more
15 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim-Josie)
We host Kimi for a short period. She seems a good and interesting girl. Good enough for host she again soonest as possible😉
(Excellent
)
13 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kim-Josie) for host
It was such a pleasure to stay at Mama Patty's and Andreas home! I felt completely welcome since the second I arrived. you will be treated like family and involved in everything they do.
The work was nice, not too hard and I loved to learn more about harvesting and how they do everything. It was the most funniest time at their place and the food… read more
The work was nice, not too hard and I loved to learn more about harvesting and how they do everything. It was the most funniest time at their place and the food… read more
8 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
We host Vera the first time for few weeks and we immediately love her. She is respectfully clean, helpfull and really kind with everybody around our big family.
She is awake, she work hard and she is not afraid to swear and get the hand dirty. She help us with the olives, in the farm (planting, harvest, growing) and also in the house help in keep… read more
She is awake, she work hard and she is not afraid to swear and get the hand dirty. She help us with the olives, in the farm (planting, harvest, growing) and also in the house help in keep… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Annalena) for host
Grazie mille! Really cool family, physical work, great food and a lot of good funny memories. I only had time for 2 weeks, if i could i would have stayed longer. All the best to you guys!☆
27 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mattia)
In our volunteers experience (we have a farm) we host almost 250 person. So we know how to recognize the volunteers who can make the difference. Mattia is one of these. Punctually, hard worker, with the exatcly knowledge about waht it's means "working in the land".
Clean, kind, funny, dynamic and able to stay in any team are the further details… read more
Clean, kind, funny, dynamic and able to stay in any team are the further details… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mattia) for host
I only stayed with this wonderful family for few days, but I really found what I was looking for: open-minded friends to share happpines and frienships, and time to think about my future, with some good advices (the flying donkey is still in my mind...)
I surely will return in the future! Thank you guys!
I surely will return in the future! Thank you guys!
25 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
I don't know where I can start, they're an amazing family! The days are never the same, and they will make you feel at home. Trust me, you won't be bored (I still have Dustin from Auckland in my head ahahah). Unfortunately I could stay just a week, but I hope to come back again.
25 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)
We host Sabrina in beginning of pur work season, wehen the weather is not so good and the work are hard. She was really helpfull and hard worker. Clean and nice woth the orger volunteers and ansolutely not noisy person. A bit shy in the beginning but wehen she become a member of the famiky she was really kind. Heppy to host her!
(Excellent
)
16 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host
I stayed three weeks at the farm and it was a wonderful experience for me. I was here in spring and our main work was preparing the greenhouses and planting. Most of the time we worked with Patty. The work varied a lot and she`s a nice boss. The working hours are really fair. I got a great insight in organic vegetable growing an learnt a lot.
One… read more
One… read more
14 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Noah)
We hosted almost 250 volunteers in the last 6 years, and Noah is in the range of top volunteers.
So young and so awake he have the skills to becoma a great man.
Punctuality, clean, hard worker, funny, with sense of humour, great dancer and chess player are some of he's best quality. He love to get the hand dirty (and literally the clothes/shoes)… read more
So young and so awake he have the skills to becoma a great man.
Punctuality, clean, hard worker, funny, with sense of humour, great dancer and chess player are some of he's best quality. He love to get the hand dirty (and literally the clothes/shoes)… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host
Patty, Andrea, Eliseo, Aronne and Ireneo are absolutely wonderful people, living in a wonderful place. I really enjoyed my time in the place. I met some other great volunteers during my time there. In my experience everyone actively tries to help you become part of the family. And it definitely is great to be a part of it. The people, food and… read more
5 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Flavio) for host
i wish i was there like juli cause its so beautifulI haven't seen anything like this since I was 17 i will never forget ,
the food was excellent original Italian like i never enjoy without. Patricia is a nice Chef. The Animals are so Handsome and please volunteers be good to the tiny Cat.
Andrea trust me enough to let me free walking in the… read more
the food was excellent original Italian like i never enjoy without. Patricia is a nice Chef. The Animals are so Handsome and please volunteers be good to the tiny Cat.
Andrea trust me enough to let me free walking in the… read more
22 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Colin) for host
We had a really great time here! The farm is in a wonderful place – in the middle of the Italian mountains. Andrea and Patty are so hard-working, enthusiastic, open-minded and caring. Pattys cooking is on another level! The work is intense everyday, but you get used to the tasks after a few days and also there is always a lot of food and wine in… read more
18 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikola)
Ten days it's a short period for know deep a person, but Nikola seems a really good boy. He work well and hard, clean, educate. He is really curios and he like to learn new things. A good chess player, always ready to do "scaparigno". Ciao Nikola!!
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nikola) for host
I've stayed in the family for only 10 days, but I got to experience a lot in that time. I was welcomed from the first step in the house as an equal meber of the family. They understand the cultural exchange part of workaway very good, and will share that Italian lifestyle with you easily. I was living in the valley under the mountains near the… read more
25 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I really enjoyed my time with the family. Because we would spend a lot of time with each other, go to the lake, prepare pizzas, eat dinner together every day, I felt I got an insight into the Italian culture. I could observe how they live, eat, work, I could be a part of their daily routine. Work was quite tiring, but satisfying. I would mostly… read more
5 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Rogério) for host
Staying with this family was absolutely AMAZING! There was always really good food, fantastic sceneries and on the weekends superb trips to the moubtains around. Don't get me wrong, it was hard work, but there were load of fun involved (and wine, so much wine!). If you have the opportunity, sleep in the tree house!
The thing is, I could go for a… read more
The thing is, I could go for a… read more
2 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marvin) for host
This place and family gave me more than bed and food, gave me confidence and faith.
Even if I will certainly not come back, I will always compare my experiences with this one.
God save Andrea, Patty and their 3 sons.
P.S: Don't throw.
Even if I will certainly not come back, I will always compare my experiences with this one.
God save Andrea, Patty and their 3 sons.
P.S: Don't throw.
15 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Micheál)
We host these Legend two years ago and sometime we still talk about him! He stay for two months or something more and we head a great time. At the end of the season we are mostly tired and we need people with good vibe and a lot of energy and Micheál was a perfect boy. Micheál is a wild spirit and a bit like a wild animal he took time for trust us… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Micheál) for host
The place and the family are exceptional, joyful, welcoming and above all fun! I stayed for two months and helped with the Olive harvest, late harvesting of vegetables, and preparing the farm for the winter months. I had no intention of staying so long but the energy was so infectious that it was impossible to leave. Andrea and Mama Patti work… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)
If Carla will knock on your farm don't hesitate to open the doors! She is the perfect person every rural community need. She is unbelievable communicative, and she know immediately what to say in the right moment for do it. Every people feel comfortable with her, even the kids and the other volunteers. She is a kind of invisible glue that can keep… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host
My first time volunteering here was 3 years ago. Now I have visited 5 times (once with my parents), for 6 months total. So you can imagine that I like it... a lot! Mamma Patty, Andrea and the boys are so knowledgeable and hardworking and they produce really quality organic products. I learned a lot about small-scale producing and it changed the… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette & Suzanne)
Suzanne and Juliette are unforgettable volunteers for us. They work hard, they are not afraid to get the hand dirty, they are nice and funny like most of the other volunteers but they have something more: they can observe you really deep and catch any small details of you and your world. That's why together Suzanne and Juiliette you will fill… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Juliette & Suzanne) for host
Patti's & Andrea's house and farm is really one of the places to be in Italia. With Patti, Andrea and the three guys, Eliseo, Arone and Ireneo ; you will discover an unbelivable energy of life, that they share with you. This is the most important thing for us, this unlimitless energy of life.
We've passt one month overthere at the end of the… read more
We've passt one month overthere at the end of the… read more
28 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Manar)
For sure Manar (with Joy) is one of the top volunteers 2019!! Always ready to help and awake to understand waht we need around the farm or around the house. For the "unlucky happnes" she stay longer as we plan, but these was a really big lucky!! (Hope also Joy agree.... ). Happy to adopt you in our family and can't waith to host you again. Ciao… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Manar) for host
Oh how do i start to describe this amazing place!!!!
I spent 2 months with this crazy and amazing family as i traveled with my dog (he loved them alot!) , they became my family! The work in the farm is amazing, when you get tired you can just sit on the soil look around and see the beautiful mountains and sky, i loved every bit of it..
You will… read more
I spent 2 months with this crazy and amazing family as i traveled with my dog (he loved them alot!) , they became my family! The work in the farm is amazing, when you get tired you can just sit on the soil look around and see the beautiful mountains and sky, i loved every bit of it..
You will… read more
24 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Hola Chica!!!!
Excuse for our late feedback, but you know how much busy we are.
Host you in our family was greate and for sure you will remain in the range of the top volunteers of these year! Quick to adapt, always shining and smiling, always ready to help and enjoy the funny moment with the other. It's a shame that the time run so fast, but we… read more
Excuse for our late feedback, but you know how much busy we are.
Host you in our family was greate and for sure you will remain in the range of the top volunteers of these year! Quick to adapt, always shining and smiling, always ready to help and enjoy the funny moment with the other. It's a shame that the time run so fast, but we… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
Elegir aquí para hacer workaway ha sido una de las mejores decisiones que he tomado.
Desde el primer segundo eres parte de la familia. Patty y Andrea son las personas más alegres y trabajadoras que he conocido, siempre dispuestos a que te sientas como en casa. Y sus hijos, Eliseo, Aronne e Ireneo son increíbles, muy trabajadores y con ellos… read more
Desde el primer segundo eres parte de la familia. Patty y Andrea son las personas más alegres y trabajadoras que he conocido, siempre dispuestos a que te sientas como en casa. Y sus hijos, Eliseo, Aronne e Ireneo son increíbles, muy trabajadores y con ellos… read more
25 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ayla)
Dear hosts, if one day Ayla will knok on your door just open, without any doubt!
After a couple week of herstayng with us we decide that she can come to us in every moment. She have the top workawayers qualify: she is punctual, tidy and clean, she learn fast the rules and the job and she work fast and concentrate. Would be enaugh but you have to… read more
After a couple week of herstayng with us we decide that she can come to us in every moment. She have the top workawayers qualify: she is punctual, tidy and clean, she learn fast the rules and the job and she work fast and concentrate. Would be enaugh but you have to… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ayla) for host
I have never been as completely happy as I was for the six weeks I was here (wish it was six months...!). Patty and Andrea were simultaneously the kindest farm parents you could ever ask for and the absolute best friends. Never a dull moment in that house... and never an empty wine glass... (advice: always be WINO and Andrea will love you ;)) The… read more
9 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Remi)
If would be possible we push the 6 stars button for these guy and his friend Matt!
Since May 2016 we host more or less 130 volunteers and for sure these two are in the top ten.
The time of these "frog eater" stay was one of the most hilarious of ever. Every evening we promise to go sleep early but at the end we stay to laugh around the table over… read more
Since May 2016 we host more or less 130 volunteers and for sure these two are in the top ten.
The time of these "frog eater" stay was one of the most hilarious of ever. Every evening we promise to go sleep early but at the end we stay to laugh around the table over… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Remi) for host
This is a very different story, be ready readers :
It actually happens 13 months ago, in May 2018. A few weeks before that, Matt, an English friend, and I started a hitchhiking trip towards the Balkans. All happy and full of energy we were, we started from my hometown in south of France. We cross the mountains between France and Italy, take our… read more
It actually happens 13 months ago, in May 2018. A few weeks before that, Matt, an English friend, and I started a hitchhiking trip towards the Balkans. All happy and full of energy we were, we started from my hometown in south of France. We cross the mountains between France and Italy, take our… read more
18 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Okan)
Uncle Okan! (ZioOkan) nice to ear you!! Really happy to host you in our family and the only shame is that the time was to short. Anyways in two weeks you becomes fast a part of our crazy team. So anytime you want to come back you will found always a room, a good wines and the free access to the kitchen for prepare your super super super delicious… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Okan) for host
What a fantastic experience for me. Mamma Patty, Andrea, Eliseo, Aronne, Irineo, Dinoshka and Strunza. They can change your life in two weeks. They are super funny and love joking. Foods of Mamma patty is incredible, always delicious. Kids are always smiling and very talented. They can fix the tractor or build a open air jakuzi:) Location is… read more
1 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Di Natale) for host
My heart is full of emotion.. Full of life.. Full of love.. This familly had open their house for one of my best experience !
This is a great peace place. Keep calm, keep Shoes 3 week, and enjoy..! What is it more nice than wake up you around the montain, take your shoes (or not) and go to take eggs..? It's my personal new little rest paradise. My… read more
This is a great peace place. Keep calm, keep Shoes 3 week, and enjoy..! What is it more nice than wake up you around the montain, take your shoes (or not) and go to take eggs..? It's my personal new little rest paradise. My… read more
23 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Di Natale)
5 stars ar not enough for these beautiful person! In the first monent he come in our house (walking at nigth in the forest) he become a member of our family. Immediately he understand our lifestyles and he apreciate it. We are really glade for these.
Always available to help without counting the hours or the tiredness and always ready to laugh… read more
Always available to help without counting the hours or the tiredness and always ready to laugh… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tibor) for host
What an amazing family and an unbelievable place… :)
This place has a very unique atmosphere that you really need to experience because it cannot be summarized in some words…
Working at a farm like this was totally new for me. I’ve learned a lot about this lifestyle which is simply beautiful. Both Patty and Andrea are hardworking and they always… read more
This place has a very unique atmosphere that you really need to experience because it cannot be summarized in some words…
Working at a farm like this was totally new for me. I’ve learned a lot about this lifestyle which is simply beautiful. Both Patty and Andrea are hardworking and they always… read more
26 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Vittoria)
Hi Maria Vittoria,
thank you for your time, help and love. Not a lot of people have the "free pass" for come back wehn they want, but you conquist these possibility. So happy to see you anytime you feel to come back to us. Continue like so with your passion for the art and the people and have you a good luck for everything.
A big hugs,
Andrea,… read more
thank you for your time, help and love. Not a lot of people have the "free pass" for come back wehn they want, but you conquist these possibility. So happy to see you anytime you feel to come back to us. Continue like so with your passion for the art and the people and have you a good luck for everything.
A big hugs,
Andrea,… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maria Vittoria) for host
Summing up the three weeks spent with this family in a few words will be quite challenging, as it was absolutely more than just merely working away.
Andrea and Patty are great hosts, both very hardworking, inspiring and friendly, along with their three awesome kids.
The work, mainly in the morning, was enjoyable and rewarding, and the land… read more
Andrea and Patty are great hosts, both very hardworking, inspiring and friendly, along with their three awesome kids.
The work, mainly in the morning, was enjoyable and rewarding, and the land… read more
5 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Toby & Courtney)
In our dialect we have one expression there's perfect for Toby and Courtney: "brasa cuerta" (in italian brace coperta). Tecnically is when the ember is cover by the ash. The ash that cover Toby and Courtney is theire beautifully workawayes skills: hard worker, correct with the host and other volunteers, puntually, clean, reserved, atletic and… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Toby & Courtney) for host
This family are not only completely and utterly crazy, but absolutely FANTASTIC. They are some of the nicest and most genuine people you will have the pleasure of meeting, and the three weeks we spent here will stay with us for ever. Mamma Patty and Andrea are two of the hardest working people we have met, yet they always have time to smile, make… read more
3 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Declan)
Hi Dec,
the first time we pre-meet you in Verona we immediately understand that with you is easy to have tons of laugh!
And in fact it's be so! You are the most hilarious "koala" we never meet. Stay at evening around the table with you it was a kind of reset of the work day: doesn't matter if the day was not perfect, if some people try to do… read more
the first time we pre-meet you in Verona we immediately understand that with you is easy to have tons of laugh!
And in fact it's be so! You are the most hilarious "koala" we never meet. Stay at evening around the table with you it was a kind of reset of the work day: doesn't matter if the day was not perfect, if some people try to do… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Declan) for host
Sometimes words cant fully describe experiences but I will try my best:
Amongst the mountains and valleys of Northern Italy is where family, quality, creativity and self-expression is found without straining in the search for it. The sun says hello often, as the ambience of the stream rarely says goodbye to those who are lucky enough to find… read more
Amongst the mountains and valleys of Northern Italy is where family, quality, creativity and self-expression is found without straining in the search for it. The sun says hello often, as the ambience of the stream rarely says goodbye to those who are lucky enough to find… read more
3 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina)
Hi Carolina !!
Thank you very much for become a member our family. Always ready to give your help, always ready to give a smile, always ready to spend your time playing with us. It's reallt a shame that you can't stay longer...
We are really glade that you enjoy our lifestyle, our hard work and everything is around our world. Hope to have you… read more
Thank you very much for become a member our family. Always ready to give your help, always ready to give a smile, always ready to spend your time playing with us. It's reallt a shame that you can't stay longer...
We are really glade that you enjoy our lifestyle, our hard work and everything is around our world. Hope to have you… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host
Choosing this family for a WorkAway experience will be one of the best decisions you´ll ever make. From the moment you arrive, till the moment you leave, your days will be full of magic, laughs, good vibes, love, super delicious food, nice work, wine!!, and much more! From the moment I arrived I felt amazingly welcomed by the whole family and the… read more
3 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Roberta) for host
My dream began on January 1 after receiving a short but positive answer from Andrea, the message said "See you at 5 of june." After that I could not imagine how being with this family would change my life so much. It was very intense to stay for three weeks here, we still made a via ferrata, in which helped me overcome several fears. The family is… read more
31 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberta)
Sometime the life is strainge. We was really close to say "we don't host you anymore" just for a small and ridiculous misunderstand. But at the end we unterstand each other and fortunately we had the luck to have "Robertanji" in our family. For sure she is in the highlight of the kind, nice, lovely, helpfull, sensitive and sweet person we hosted.… read more
(Excellent
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31 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago & Rafael)
Hi Thiago, thank you for your super feedback. It sound like a text of a song and why not...we can think something about! Thank you also for the two monts in our family and farm: great worker, great chef, great friend. We was sad to know that you can't come back these summer, and we hope to see you again and soon around our world (don't forget: you… read more
(Excellent
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28 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thiago & Rafael) for host
Everytime I think of the time I spent here with the family, a lot of things happen at once. My heart makes my memories go crazy, many feelings come touch my skin, like I could feel the hot sun burn against my arms, warm tears come from deep inside warming my eyes and relaxing my whole body. I could smell the tumeric, the curry, the tomato plants,… read more
2 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Claudia & Tarrant) for host
We've been trying to find the words that would do this family and their home justice, but it's impossible! We first clicked on their profile because we wanted to do a Workaway in this region, but the experience was so much more than we could have prepared for and it was actually the family that made this 4 of the best weeks of our lives.
To… read more
To… read more
26 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia & Tarrant)
Woow!!! If anybody need some handy help, a ton of massive laugh and a good time, they are definitely the best choose.
Claudia e Tarrant, in the day time they transform him selfs ;)
They resolve any kind of needs, in short time, autonomy mode, perfect executions and surrounded of unbelievable sens of clean. If they ask you something is only: "we… read more
Claudia e Tarrant, in the day time they transform him selfs ;)
They resolve any kind of needs, in short time, autonomy mode, perfect executions and surrounded of unbelievable sens of clean. If they ask you something is only: "we… read more
(Excellent
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26 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Hi Jade, really happy to read your good feedback! We was warry that after the last artistic performance of Andrea you saty shocked ;).
Thank a lot for your help and hope you will see the result with your eye. Just these day we start the harvest and we are really satisfy. Thank you really much!!
A big kiss from our crazy family and Katharina… read more
Thank a lot for your help and hope you will see the result with your eye. Just these day we start the harvest and we are really satisfy. Thank you really much!!
A big kiss from our crazy family and Katharina… read more
(Excellent
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20 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
Hey guys!
Sorry for the late review (almost 2 months later, wow time goes by fast!) What can I say... it was cold, it was rainy, and the work was difficult sometimes. But... the warmth of you and your beautiful family, all of the laughs, the amazing food of mamma patty and the knowledge that you all have given me about Italian culture and about… read more
Sorry for the late review (almost 2 months later, wow time goes by fast!) What can I say... it was cold, it was rainy, and the work was difficult sometimes. But... the warmth of you and your beautiful family, all of the laughs, the amazing food of mamma patty and the knowledge that you all have given me about Italian culture and about… read more
9 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthias)
Hi Mr. MMM thank you so much for your feedback and excuse us if we take so much time for respond. You know, our PC go so slow... I hope you can use your super skills for open it and resolve the problem, but the time with you is runned so fast!!
Thanks again for your help and the tons of laugh we had! Even thanks for teach the new word and sign… read more
Thanks again for your help and the tons of laugh we had! Even thanks for teach the new word and sign… read more
(Excellent
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2 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Matthias) for host
Ciao!
This lovely experience happened most of the time in the holy kingdom. It is located in the middle of a beautifull landscape of mountains. For sure in the beginning, as a Flat-arian guy, these gentle giants were very impressive :D. Luckily after a while you start to adapt to it. You feel in the middle of nature and so helping on the field is… read more
This lovely experience happened most of the time in the holy kingdom. It is located in the middle of a beautifull landscape of mountains. For sure in the beginning, as a Flat-arian guy, these gentle giants were very impressive :D. Luckily after a while you start to adapt to it. You feel in the middle of nature and so helping on the field is… read more
30 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina)
Thank you Cristina, we are also very happy to hosted you for three time. Probably you are one of the favourite volunteers of our boys and often we still talk about you cooking quality and your wonderful Sicilians dish. Even we appreciated a lot your sincerity and being direct and we loved much the taking care of your work in the field. Always… read more
(Excellent
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26 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host
Patty and Andrea have been the hosts of our first experience as workawayers (and the second, and the third ahah). Each time has been better and better. They are very caring, talkative and funny (Andrea's jokes are one of the most memorable things in the world, you can bet on it!) and for us they are like a family now. We've learned a lot of things… read more
1 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Keana Marie)
Hi Keana,
thank you for the time in our farm and family. You conquist the official henne-tatto-maker in the Moustache Party!
Just few days ago we and the your workawayer mate was talking about the time together with you...especially about the bottle cup. Did you found it?:wink::wink:
A lot of kisses from here and hope to see you soon!!!!
thank you for the time in our farm and family. You conquist the official henne-tatto-maker in the Moustache Party!
Just few days ago we and the your workawayer mate was talking about the time together with you...especially about the bottle cup. Did you found it?:wink::wink:
A lot of kisses from here and hope to see you soon!!!!
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Keana Marie) for host
My first workaway experience was wonderful! I felt at home with you guys right from the start and couldn't have wished for a better time! You are such an amazing and fun family, I enjoyed working at your farm, the surrounding nature is simply beautiful, the work- freetime balance was great and I would always come back and stay with you again!… read more
20 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daria)
Hi lovely Dasha, nice to hear you again!! For you 5 stars are not enaugh... We are coming to the end of these second workawayer's year and often we talk about our volunteers. You are definitely in the range of the best. Hard-worker and precise and the best zucchini harvester of ever.... but, in the same time one of the person with the biggest… read more
(Excellent
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19 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host
It's autumn now, kind of cold and rainy in Russia and when I think about summer I recall this amazing family in a wonderful Italian place. For me it was like paradise to live there. This family has great hospitality. Andrea, Patty, Eliseo, Aronne and Ireneo has warm hearts, open mind and great soul. I was so glad to help you each day on the farm… read more
3 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)
Hi Daniela "Becerovka",
thank you very much for the help you gave us, especially the day when you move some tons of wood after the "big night"!! Even thank you for you complete disponibility when we ask to do some extra help in the super busy days!
Really nice to have you in our family and test the specialty form Czech republic!
We hope to see… read more
thank you very much for the help you gave us, especially the day when you move some tons of wood after the "big night"!! Even thank you for you complete disponibility when we ask to do some extra help in the super busy days!
Really nice to have you in our family and test the specialty form Czech republic!
We hope to see… read more
(Excellent
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2 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
I spent almost 3 weeks with this family and I can honestly say that it was one of the best moments in my life!
After one day I felt like a part of the family. Everybody in the family is friendly, talkative and makes everyone feeling welcome. Even the dog is really friendly!
The area around the house and the small village is amazing. And the… read more
After one day I felt like a part of the family. Everybody in the family is friendly, talkative and makes everyone feeling welcome. Even the dog is really friendly!
The area around the house and the small village is amazing. And the… read more
2 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Magnus & Katie)
Hi Faimal-aussi,
you miss us a lot too. Especially your amazing chicken cans and the super chass match. It's so satisfying winn...:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Hope to see you soon around our table and around Ireneo's music player. He have a lot of new songs for you and he want to play all the time long...:fearful:
È la fine del mondo!!!
you miss us a lot too. Especially your amazing chicken cans and the super chass match. It's so satisfying winn...:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Hope to see you soon around our table and around Ireneo's music player. He have a lot of new songs for you and he want to play all the time long...:fearful:
È la fine del mondo!!!
(Excellent
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30 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Magnus & Katie) for host
We spent just over two weeks with Patty, Andrea and the boys and wished we could have stayed longer. The food is amazing and the location spectacular - we loved working outdoors in the sun under the mountains. The family and other workaway guests are so much fun that even if the work is hard you'll be laughing so much the time will pass quickly.… read more
27 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Katie)
Thank you guys. Hope also to see you again! Have a good time and a lot of nice pictures!!
Ciao!!!
Ciao!!!
(Excellent
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27 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Katie) for host
Patty and Andrea have the most perfect lifestyle in the stunning Dolomite mountains with their energetic & welcoming family. The work on the veggie farm was incredible; with the mountains always looming overhead! We felt very lucky to be a part of this family and lifestyle and miss it every day! Hope to see you again next year!
29 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan & Richard)
Thank you Mr.Fox & Mr.Flipflop! Really nice to have you in our family. You miss already Scottish faimaloni! Hope to see you again and spend more time to play checks, drink wine, talk about camporela (and camporela van too) and sing nice song about the italian cops!!!
We wish your trip still be awesome and hope to see you and your sacred urn… read more
We wish your trip still be awesome and hope to see you and your sacred urn… read more
(Excellent
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29 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jordan & Richard) for host
We don't know what to say other than a massive thank you! This is a very special place and we loved being a part of this crazy family. This place is beautiful with lots of nature, walking trails and even some good looking llamas! The three boys are wild, Andrea is a hilarious faimaloni and Momma Patti is everything a good Momma should be! We loved… read more
1 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Thank you very much dear Lucia!!
Also for us is very difficult write in few words how you are. Some of the adjectives that can describe you better can be:
Friendly
Adorable
Intelligent
Mature
Admirable
Lovely
Openminded
Nice
Alive!
We really hope to see you soon, so we can appreciate your special bread and still talk about the german… read more
Also for us is very difficult write in few words how you are. Some of the adjectives that can describe you better can be:
Friendly
Adorable
Intelligent
Mature
Admirable
Lovely
Openminded
Nice
Alive!
We really hope to see you soon, so we can appreciate your special bread and still talk about the german… read more
(Excellent
)
13 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
I don't think words can describe how this place and family made me feel. Their house and farm is located in an incredible area surrounded by mountains and the view made me smile every morning. They built an amazing vegetable garden full of love and passion and the work was always interesting. The tasks were changing and Andrea made sure that I… read more
16 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
Thank you very much guys!! Shame that you stay for so small time and you didn't enjoy a lot about our place. Hope to see you again and building something together with Tyson and take a long lunch brake..... Hope also to hear forward some news about the construction of your pizza oven. Always available for give some consultation. Ciao ragazzi!!!
(Excellent
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13 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
Our stay here was the highlight of our trip so far. Patty and Andrea are really incredible hosts, always joking and laughing and so excited to welcome you into their home. The farm is located near the Dolomite mountains and the views are incredible with beautiful hiking right outside their door. Their home is warm and inviting and you feel welcome… read more
13 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Hi Giulio, you miss the chapter of the Sicilian fried carbohydrates.....If you taste it, you change definitely the point of view about the healthy food!!
See you man!!
See you man!!
(Excellent
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3 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
In this place, there is a treasure to be found, it's not gold and diamonds underground but buried in the souls and smiles of Andrea, Patti, Eliseo, Aronne and Ireneo. If you're travelling to find a fortune buried in the mountains, visit and you will find the proof that you don't need a pick axe and a pan to find it. I was very pleased to have… read more
27 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Hi Carlotta! Thank you very much. We are also very happy to see you again, (especially if you didn't use my 5 euro......Ha ha ha ha). (Andrea is writing).
Hi Charlotte, we wish all the best and hope to see you again in our big familiy.
Many many kisses from everybody (Patty is writing).
Ciao!!!!
Hi Charlotte, we wish all the best and hope to see you again in our big familiy.
Many many kisses from everybody (Patty is writing).
Ciao!!!!
(Excellent
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27 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
Finally I found the time to write after all the christmas stress. It is really difficult now to put the experience into words. I just can agree to all the feedbacks of the other workawayers, you can feel the spirit of this family in the very first seconds. There was no day without someone, either Patty, Andrea or one of the children, laughing.… read more
14 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Brittany & Jack)
Hi Brittany,
thank you very much. We also hope to see you again, perhaps with the mustache's big boss...
Ciao!!
thank you very much. We also hope to see you again, perhaps with the mustache's big boss...
Ciao!!
(Excellent
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8 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Brittany & Jack) for host
Andrea and Patrizia made my first week in Italy a wonderful experience. I wish I could have stayed longer. They are an energetic family with lots to share, and they treat their guests like family. Their home and farm are breath taking. The work is good, and Patty's cooking is even better! I also enjoyed trekking around with a fellow workawayer in… read more
16 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Casper & Samantha)
Great guys!!! We wish you found your way..... on a back of a pretty donkey!!!!!!
Enjoy your trip and the nature in any form (expecially with the cap). Don't fogert to youse the "take it easy fire" In Case of Emergeny and In Case of Party.
If you have any need just call: for you the "Take It Easy Solution Agency" is open 24/24
Hope to see you… read more
Enjoy your trip and the nature in any form (expecially with the cap). Don't fogert to youse the "take it easy fire" In Case of Emergeny and In Case of Party.
If you have any need just call: for you the "Take It Easy Solution Agency" is open 24/24
Hope to see you… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Casper & Samantha) for host
It's quite hard to put into words how this experience has been. We'll give it a go though. Before going here we didn't know what to expect or how long we would stay. We ended up staying almost four weeks and had the most amazing time. Patty and Andrea made us feel completely at home from the second we stepped in to their home, and it stayed like… read more
14 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Camille is really a good girl. She stopped for a very short period and when she's gone we were sorry to not have her known better..
Surely it is a sociable person with a great ability to adapted to new people and getting love.
We hope to get her back in our crazy family...
Ciao "Buffalo"!!!
Surely it is a sociable person with a great ability to adapted to new people and getting love.
We hope to get her back in our crazy family...
Ciao "Buffalo"!!!
(Excellent
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13 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
It's hard to write down all the good things about this experience and this wonderful crazy family. Just get there and meet these beautiful, generous and full of life people. The surroundings and landscapes are amazing. The food too, as Patty is a pretty good cook !
Work is not a lot (at least at the end of the season) and always nice.
Was my… read more
Work is not a lot (at least at the end of the season) and always nice.
Was my… read more
14 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lynette & Lucy)
Thank you very much !!
(Excellent
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13 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lynette & Lucy) for host
We just left this place yesterday and already miss this family (and the food) so much! Andrea, Patti, and the boys are so welcoming and we had so much fun with them. We also miss the little fights between their cat Spruzza and their adorable dog Dina <3
Sometimes we helped cook dinner, other times we would help Patti on the farm or cut peppers.… read more
Sometimes we helped cook dinner, other times we would help Patti on the farm or cut peppers.… read more
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsten)
Thank you very much "Kiwi" !!!!!
(Excellent
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20 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kirsten) for host
Incredible Workaway hosts and place! They truly are a crazy little family in the best way possible! Always smiling and joking (especially Andrea!), but they still all work so hard. You can't beat Patty's homecooked meals and perfect pizzas. The boys are young, but have building and problem solving skills better than most adults. This family… read more
5 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alana)
Two special guys and good workers .....
When they arrived, they seemed really nice and pleasant.
But when they cooked a wonderful chicken with a can of beer in the ass in the pizza oven, we started to love them!!
When they arrived, they seemed really nice and pleasant.
But when they cooked a wonderful chicken with a can of beer in the ass in the pizza oven, we started to love them!!
(Excellent
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25 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alana) for host
Wow - what a location! Andrea, Patty and their 3 boys live in a spectacular part of the world, surrounded by the dramatic Dolomites. We spent 2 weeks in July/August with the family.
Some of Patty's first words - mia casa è tua casa (my house is your house) - and this is how our 2 weeks felt. We became a part of this busy little family, helping… read more
Some of Patty's first words - mia casa è tua casa (my house is your house) - and this is how our 2 weeks felt. We became a part of this busy little family, helping… read more
6 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
Max is a really good guy. It 's very funny. So much that to see Italy lose against Germany on penalties, was almost nice...
It 'also a very good teacher. In the time that he was by us he has taught our children the best English and German words and good manners at the table.
He also taught others workawayer to fish, and often spent much time… read more
It 'also a very good teacher. In the time that he was by us he has taught our children the best English and German words and good manners at the table.
He also taught others workawayer to fish, and often spent much time… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
I just came home from this wonderful place with this fascinating people in this amazing surroundings that I have to admit..it was really hard to leave.
From the first moment Andrea picked me up I felt like talking to an old friend who I havent met for years. The welcoming atmosphere at his home with his family was so warm and full of joy which… read more
From the first moment Andrea picked me up I felt like talking to an old friend who I havent met for years. The welcoming atmosphere at his home with his family was so warm and full of joy which… read more
12 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Daniele)
Estos dos viajeros llegaron con 4 mochilas: una contenía la simpatía, una sinceridad contenida, una contenía la capacidad de ser amado y la última contenía dos enormes corazones.
Dejaron como los nuevos miembros de nuestra familia ....
Dejaron como los nuevos miembros de nuestra familia ....
(Excellent
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12 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Daniele) for host
O que dizer dessa família maravilhosa? Foram três semanas com eles e podemos dizer que foram as melhores três semanas da nossa viagem.
O Andrea é uma pessoa divertida que gosta de conversar, tomar vinho e dá boas e altas risadas. A Patty é a mulher mais trabalhadora que já conhecemos. Está sempre com um sorriso no rosto e uma disposição para nos… read more
O Andrea é uma pessoa divertida que gosta de conversar, tomar vinho e dá boas e altas risadas. A Patty é a mulher mais trabalhadora que já conhecemos. Está sempre com um sorriso no rosto e uma disposição para nos… read more
