Help on an organic certified farm and enjoy the the Piacenza countryside, Italy

Italy

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37
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04/12/2019
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2019

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Dear volunteer,
this is an organic certified farm located at 12 km from piacenza. It is surrounded by fields in a very quiet and calm contest . The restoration of the farm also is made recycling materials as more as possible and tryng to use alternative and sustainable methods . The creation of a bio ecological balance all around is part of the project .
We do prefer a stay of one week /10days ,sometimes we can discuss a longer stay of one month
Type of help
Gardening
Farmstay
Other
Help with Eco project
Language practice
Art project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The place is really quiet and nice , by bus is possible to reach in about half an hour piacenza or the river where to swim. The travellers can learn about an eco project and to farm without using any chemical or pesticide
Help
This is an organic certified farm , an eco sustainability project .It is place for people interested in learning about organic farming and in the respect of the place . There are no animals farmed so the help is in the vegetable garden , gardening , cutting woods or some other similar activities.
Languages spoken
Italian, English, French
Accommodation
in a room or indipendent apartament with kitchen
What else ...
please if you have questions ask me everything you need by mail at the moment of the contact
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (37)

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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

06/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)

Very nice guy , Giorgio helped at his best during his stay . We raccomend to get him as he has some other experience in volunteering around the world and so has a great attitue to adapt .

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host

Francesco and Lara were very welcoming for my first workaway experience. I had a great time getting to know them and helping them on their beautiful property. They are both very nice people with a great sense of humour. Hardwork was expected and I did my best to deliver, but Francesco was able to find work best suited for me.

Thank you so much… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (René )

Renè is a fantastic guy , always happy and available to have some fun but also to help out in any task .
He is from Holland but has something italian in his blood . Now is learning italian and after that will be hard to belive that he is not italian . Infact he has dark skin , likes good food and to enjoy life if possible and even he knows a lot… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (René ) for host

Where to start... I had a wonderfull time at Laura and Francesco! They are lovely people, very helpfull and they have a magnificent agriturismo! Its beautifull! We did a lot of jobs, wich was hard Some times, wich i like! I had a look into their lives, wich is very interesting and i learned a lot about the culture, food and their way of life!… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire & Jérémie)

Fantastic guys , great pleasure to have them here. Lot of fun and a great help in the farm .
Good luck for everything Claire and Jeremie. Absolutly raccomended

(Excellent )

14/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Claire & Jérémie) for host

Grazie Mille Laura e Francesco per la hospitalita e la pasta ahahah ! It was a beautiful meeting with 2 beautiful italian who decided to live in the countryside and doing organic agriculture ! We shared a lot during our 1 week stay, and at the end we even made a day for sharing our receipe ( bref, pasta,pizza ) . We learned a lot about italians… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)

Justin is a really nice person, educated and helpful in the farm . Very nice to talk with him , responsable and cool .
Thank you Justin we wait for you again

(Excellent )

05/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host

I stayed with Francesco, Laura, their dogs and cats for 2 weeks. The first week mostly involved gardening maintenance and the second week was spent preparing and painting the interior of the large barn. I enjoyed the work as it gave me the chance to expand my skillset. Visiting surrounding towns such as Rivergaro, Bobbio, Belgioioso, Piacenza and… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Francisco) for host

Fra and Laura replied almost immediately, which was great because it was kind of last minute and for a short stay. We were told to meet up at a different location, a property overlooking Diano Marino bay (beautiful place to do work). We mostly picked and collected olives, also helping with wood collection and some outside cleaning. Even though we… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth)

Elisabeth had to stay one week as we agreed before her arrival , we went to pick her up to the station because she was calling and in difficulties in finding a bus from Piacenza to the farm . Normally the volunteers they take a bus from piacenza to here. During the way back to the farm she told us that she would have left away after 4 days because… read more she had to go to a last minutes marriage in england of one of is many relatives, this was a bit odd but not important . So Finally she stayed here for only 4 days . Actually in a normal situation we never take volunteers for 4 days beeing to much short but at least one week.

Two of this days we have been to the river because was so hot that was impossible to work outside in the country. The remaining two days she picked a few plums and helped a bit in preparing the food for the meals that we did together, picked half a pot of tomatoes for us to make a sauce , so actually she did almost nothing, but was not her fault, it was very very hot so actually also we had to stop any work outside .
I don't remember any help in cleaning , apart her room itself , also because normally i don't allow any volunteer in helping with the bed and breakfast rooms but I guess she has been once in a room to help doing a bed might be as I see that her impression is this is the main help the volunteers give..
I can say that her impression about the help normally needed here are a bit confused .Also I don’t remember she partecipated in any activities of fixing building that are not happened in this 4 days.
What I can truly say is that normally the help is a bit harder and the minimum period we prefer is one week . The help normally is in gardening , vegetable garden , cutting wood , maybe helping out in some other activities in the farm except the guesthouse.

What insted we did with pleasure with Elisabeth was a lot of conversation , she is very religious protestant believer, gentle and elegant in her nice posh english and also she likes to discuss , that was cool and sometimes funny. It has been a pleasure to listen her talking about all her uncles, aunts and relatives all over the world so connected and a challenge to answer at all her deep curiosity and many questions on our life , like also listen her advices .

It is a shame that she stayed for such a short time and she did't have the opportunity to do more farming activities with us and I raccomend her if you need to be kept in company an like to have nice conversation in english

(Excellent )

17/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host

I am so sorry Fra and Laura for taking so long to write this review for you! But here it is at last.
Despite the fact that Italy was facing a tremendous heatwave over the summer and so this significantly hampered our ability to do much work, I still had a good time with Fra and Laura. They are very friendly and easy going people and I felt very… read more

(Very good )

07/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Toon)

Toon helped in the organic activities of the farm for a week and was very interest to the project . We found him to be a very hard-working volunteer. He is highly organised, has great communication skills and I have always been very impressed with the way that he has approached the tasks.

I highly recommend toon for any volunteering project or… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Toon) for host

This kind of workaway (1 week) was exactly what I was looking for: getting to know the Italian culture and language and working outside, away from cities.

The work (mostly cutting wood) was evenly spread across the day, so I never had to work more than 2-3 hours consecutively. Francesco and Laura also keep asking if you're not too tired so you… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

Dear Laura and Francesco,

the weeks I spent with you were amazing. You are so friendly, open-minded and honest - I really felt like being part of your little family. I enjoyed the work and the interesting discussiones with you and I miss you and the morning greeting of your lovely crazy dog Nur a lot. Thank you for this time, I took a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Excellent girl , very intelligent and cuorios , also helpful and available , gentle, full of joy and always giving you a smile .

(Excellent )

15/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Stevan & Niko )

Thanks Stevan for your help and for the nice time we had. I raccomand Stevan for his great generosity and availability in helping for any needs especially in the vegetable garden !!!

(Excellent )

15/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Stevan & Niko ) for host

I had a great experience here, the food that they cooked was amazing , and the land that they live on is gorgeous. i highly recommend this farm. It was a great family to work with and i had the time of my life

(Excellent )

10/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Un'esperienza interessante e nello stesso tempo un ottimo aiuto. Grande disponibilità e amicizia .
Grazie Robert!!!

(Excellent )

07/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

With great devotion comes great reward.

(Excellent )

12/06/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Heather )

Heater is a very sensible and amazing girl , i hope you come back in september Heater or when you like and thank you for your availability in helping

(Excellent )

12/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Heather ) for host

I stayed for one month with Francesco and Laura, and had a really wonderful time. I enjoyed cleaning the rooms with Laura, and working in the garden (when it was not raining) and even went to the house by the sea to work for a week with Francesco. The hosts are wonderful people, who are kind and flexible and giving.
Thank you for a very… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (ANDREA)

great experience . Thanks Andrea for your help and for the nice time we had

(Excellent )

04/09/2012

Left by Workawayer (ANDREA) for host

I spend one week with Laura & Francesco and it was one of the best weeks of my trip :)

Great, warm, kind people, they took care of me as if I was another member of their beautiful family. I loved working with them (painting mainly!) even if it was extremely hot!! Sharing our free time together, talking about everything and always with a great… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Mario)

Mario and Eve are the best you can wait by a volunteer . Help, freindship , discretion, availability . Mario is then very strong , practical and fast in understaing how to help you. Eve is clean and radiant.
If you can host them you wont' regret it
Eva and Mario are two amazing people, very helpful and big-hearted. Nowadays is hard to find such… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2012

Left by Workawayer (Eva & Mario) for host

Francesco and Laura are amazing!! We had such a great two weeks with them in the countryside. Our work ranged from restoration to helping clean rooms of the B & B. We ate delicious homemade meals everyday, all made with love and the garden's harvest! Laura and Francesco are both very kindhearted individuals who we enjoyed meeting, talking to,… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy )

very nice girl

(Excellent )

26/07/2012

Left by Workawayer (Lucy ) for host

Really lovely welcoming people, great food and a beautiful area, a wonderful two weeks!

(Excellent )

05/01/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)

Brian is great , if you need help , good conversation and a cultural exchange with Brian you will find all of it !!

(Excellent )

31/12/2011

Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host

I stayed and worked here for about a week. It is a great place to be, perfect if you are looking to get out of the tourist area and meet some really nice italian people. For me the work was outdoor, usual country type work. Cutting wood, working on the vineyard, that kind of thing. It can be cold there, I was there in early Dec. Don't come if… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Jordy)

excellent guy , a friend for me ,nice time , he has been here for a long time like a brother

(Excellent )

05/11/2009

Left by Workawayer (Jordy) for host

I have been here for a month and it has been great! I work my share and often the family takes me with them when they go to piacenza or rivergaro. I have been cutting wood and helping with grounds care. I also help harvest the beans. I recommend to others who have a country background. This is a great family that always makes sure I'm fed and warm… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Gros)

Nice woman bike traveller, actually strong in the help and loving to know all of your life . That's good cause make going the conversation

(Excellent )

22/05/2011

Left by Workawayer (Gros) for host

A very nice time at this place. Nice communication, nice moments to share beetween the work in which you learn a lot thanks the explainations of Francesco. A nice family with two beautiful dogs (now three I heard...) :-) still with a lot of originality and humour! hope you a good time!

(I learned to do the first tortellis of my life there ! )

(Very good )

02/06/2011

Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host

Its hard to say what was best here: the delicious food, or the scenic Italian countryside. Come see for yourself!

(Excellent )

30/05/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Joel)

an excellent guy , very polite adn respectable, very helpful , always ready to help when necessary. A good experience!!!

(Excellent )

25/08/2010

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

Tuie magical place will set you free eccellente hostess wonderful people best experience of my life so far. I worked here for 2months learnt alot and lover every minute. I have some great friends and beautiful memories that ill never forget.

(Excellent )

23/08/2010

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)

i recommend you Alex she is a good person ...o sorry i wanted to say Excellent

(Excellent )

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