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Non-profit hostel for pilgrims on the Via degli Dei near Bologna and Florence, Italy

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Hey there! We are a non-profit association that manage a hostel located on the "Via degli Dei", a path between Bologna and Florence. We are located in Monzuno, about 1 hour from Bologna and Florence, in the wonderful setting of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The hostel offers low-cost accomodations in shared dormitories and tents for pilgrims and hikers, as well as shared dinner and breakfast.
The hostel's life is based on eco-sustainability, revitalization of the area by cultural and musical events, and simple and cheap accomodation.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn to manage a hostel and to manage the organisation of musical and cultural events. You'll discover the "new Camino de Santiago" of Italy and you'll have the chance to meet sooo many nice and interesting travellers walking on the Via degli Dei. You'll learn how to garden and grow vegetables and how to organise your life basing on eco-sustanability. And you'll improve your language skills!
You'll also live a common and simple life, sharing your meals and your time with the other people living the hostel. And you'll have the chance to enjoy italian food of course ;)
Help
Volunteers will help in the management of the lodge area, clening rooms and kitchen, in the vegetable garden and with the organization of musical and cultural events.

We are currently searching for:
- IT experts
- graphic designers
- cooks and chef's assistants
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will stay in a shared dormitory or tent (depend on the period).
From the 1st of june volunteers will stay in a big shared tent.
What else ...
You can use your free time to visit Bologna and Florence, or to discover the natural area surrounding the hostel: river, mountain, lake...
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
You can park your van outside of the hostel
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 183574768833

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24 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host

Sono stato ad durante un mese aprox, tra agosto/settembre dell'anno scorso e posso dire che è stata una bellissima esperienza.

La zona, il rifugio, gli eventi, ma sopratutto Lilith e Nico. Dal primo momento mi hanno accolto, mi hanno insegnato un sacco di cose e mi hanno fatto partecipe di tutte le attivita.

Io anche avevo l'idea di trovare… read more

(Excellent )

24 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Matias & German) for host

On a beautiful evening I arrived to the hostel, and as it was my first Workaway I didn't know what to expect. But when Lilith and Nico welcomed me I had already a great feeling about it. They made me feel at home since the first moment. At the beginning I thought about staying 1 month, but I felt so comfortable and happy that I extended my stay… read more

(Excellent )

16 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host

This is an amazing place! Contact with Lilith was very easy and before I realised I was already there. The timing might have not been the best becouse of the flood that happend this time but even with the bad weather everybody stayed optimistic:) The atmosphere with Lilith, Nico and other workawayers was better than i could ever imagine. The work… read more

(Excellent )

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24 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host

(Excellent )

24 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Matias & German) for host

(Excellent )

16 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host

(Excellent )

5 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

This is an amazing place! Above all are Nico and Lillith perfect hosts, who are as much as possible helpful. The work housekeeping, cooking, buying food or helping in the garden is always very well planed and well explained! At least one day in prior I always knew, what will going on the next day. On days off, Lillith and Niko helped with planing… read more

(Excellent )

30 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Shane)

The feedback left by shane about us is pure poetry: it will be difficult to reach this level, almost equal to the art of the punk poet of the apennines, known for his masterpiece Dolores.

Shane stayed 3 weeks in our hostel in the mountains near Bologna, working hard and becoming immediately family to us.

He put a lot of effort into the tasks… read more

(Excellent )

26 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Shane) for host

Last summer I spent three memorable weeks volunteering at the Acatú hostel, nestled in the Apennines, south of Bologna. Time flew! Keeping the accommodation ship shape and diners happy were key work areas. Working with and befriending my co-volunteers, as well and Lilith and Nico, was a pleasure. Italy, of course, was also a charm.

WorkAway made… read more sense as I had long summer holidays from the day job (in education) in the UK. Things that appealed included Acatú’s location along the Via degli Dei, and the chance to speak some Italian and reconnect with old friends. Having done WA previously, I appreciated the ethos and experience to be gained.

The work centred on the hostel, mainly – doing the change-over after guests had left in the morning and then supporting dining operations in the evenings. There were also some jobs to do in the orchard and occasional errands (e.g. taking the car to deliver flyers, collect bread etc.). While the work was not difficult, per se, the days could be quite long. (As often on WorkAway, volunteer / employee distinction can be grey :). Nonetheless, it was all hands on deck. Lilith was also quite straightforward and organised regarding the rota and allocating days off etc..

As mentioned, it was a pleasure to live and work alongside fellow volunteers, Manon and Martina. Learning that Manon was the eldest of three sisters, helped explain her instinct to lead! Not work-shy, she took on every task with gusto. She also showed a flair for style and baking, and life in general. Martina was also very able and reliable, and personable, albeit sotto voce. That she’s studying to be a teacher is no surprise; she’ll be great! My approach, as ever, was to get to stuck in, and fit in. By its nature, the hostel generated quite a volume of work (e.g. large floors take a large time to clean!). Lilith and Nico were also very much present and active, in a manner that was neither hands-off nor overbearing.

It wasn’t “all work and no play” (or dull Jacks :), however. Lilith and Nico made a real effort to involve us volunteers in social activities. There were trips to a bar / restaurant up in the hills, for pizza, poetry (‘Delores’ famously performed by a local punk poet) and live music (performed by Nico himself, on occasion – he’s super-talented :). We also took time out to attend the local town festival – turbo-folk music, line dancing, the blessing of tractors and more. On my final evening there was a De André concert, which was really quite special. The hostel itself also put on music and arts events which were really cool, even while busy at work.

In addition to the above, on days off I managed to hike the VdD and visit friends near Genova. Even on workdays, moreover, there was time to chill – a coffee / beer at Bar Franco in the village, reading, journal writing, afternoon naps.

So, apologies again for this late entry (been one of those years!). No matter, just to thank Lilith and Nico for providing such a rewarding and welcome stay. Many thanks and best wishes too to Manon and Martina. Grazie mille, merci beaucoup, míle maith agaibh, Shane

(Very good )

14 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)

It was great having Jakob here with us.

He is a very curious and eager to learn person, funny and proactive.

In the agricultural field he is very well prepared, but he has always worked hard also in the other tasks that we have assigned him. From the beginning he was able to reach a beautiful harmony with the group of volunteers, doing the most… read more

(Excellent )

9 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host

I stayed with Lilith and Nico for three and a half weeks in May this year and had a wonderful time there! Even if the weather wasn't always perfect, we always had a really good time! During this time, different volunteers were there with me and it was always very nice constellations. I felt very comfortable here right from the start and it grew… read more

(Excellent )

24 May 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Susanne)

Meeting Susanne and having her at our hostel was wonderful. She is a great and hard worker, she can do anything :D we still miss her delicious food so much. In addition to her indisputable working skills, she is an incredibly pleasant person, respectful of the spaces and needs of others, full of care, nice and funny. We were really happy to have… read more

(Excellent )

13 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Susanne) for host

Staying with Lilith and Nico was wonderful, the instructions were clear and always plenty to do in the kitchen, the garden or around the house. I admired Liliths patience and kindness with all volunteers. We went to an open air concert and even had a great lunch together just down the road.Lilith cooking was delicious and I learned a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

24 May 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

Having Sara here was amazing. She has been always very helpful: She completed the tasks assigned to her with enthusiasm and creativity, and she fitted perfectly into the working group. a very pleasant presence and one who will be missed. And Milo is adorable :) :)

(Excellent )

23 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

A paradise for people who are traveling. Beautiful place, good food & the hosts just perfect. Lilith & nico described in one word would be pure sympathy. They not only offer good food, but also show you around & the culture. They are always in a good mood, open-hearted & also disciplined workers. The work varies from gardening to cooking to… read more

(Excellent )

4 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

It was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been better!
Lilith and Nico were wonderful hosts: excellent organization of work , a lot of opportunities to participate in various events and explore nearby cities/areas during our free time.
The work environment was relaxed and varied, so we never got bored.
The location was great and… read more

(Excellent )

23 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Bianca) for host

This was the first workaway for me, and one which I will never forget. It ticked all the boxes. I loved the volunteers , the staff- Lilith and Nico, and overall such an enjoyable experience. We worked on the allotment, we helped paint and build a chicken coup , helped serve the dinners and other general jobs. We made trips to Bologna and Florence,… read more

(Excellent )

25 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Giuseppe) for host

staying with nico and lilith was really nice, we took part in various fantastic events and thanks to them we got to know a suggestive piece of the Apennines. they also gave us a hand in a moment of adaptation and accommodation. thank you, see you soon 🙂

(Excellent )

23 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Graziano) for host

Hi everybody!
This has been my first workaway experience and I feel very lucky it had to be with Lilith and Nicola! I have been with them for ten days and all this period was great. It has been very easy to get along and to plan my duties, I had my free time and I enjoyed it hiking and traveling to Bologna. Lilith and Nicola are outgoing and… read more

(Excellent )

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Non-profit hostel for pilgrims on the Via degli Dei near Bologna and Florence, Italy

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