Help on a permaculture projects and lear about medicinal herbs in Orco Feglino, Italy

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  Description

  About me as a host:
  "I'm Devin and I run an agricultural startup. After studying physics and working in IT, I followed my passion for nature and studied agriculture, specializing in herbalism. I'm passionate about sustainable farming and medicinal herbs, and I believe in mutual learning.
  
  About my project:
  "My 8 hectare farm sits in the heights of Orco Feglino, just 12 km from Finale Ligure and the sea. I'm reclaiming land and stone houses abandoned for over 70 years, creating a herbal tea company and health-focused agritourism.
  The project includes establishing vegetable gardens, restoring olive groves, and cultivating medicinal mushrooms. This is a startup in its early stages, we will start construction of a laboratory for medicinal plants and restoration of one stone house in a month ( September 2026 )."
  
  
  What we ask and what we offer:
  "We’re looking for people who connect with the spirit of Officine Liguri and would like to take part in developing the project. Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to share ideas and learn together matter to us.
  We ask for a minimum stay of one month, giving us time to get to know each other and see how we work together. We offer comfortable, independent accommodation free of charge, with practical arrangements and payment for work in our business agreed before your stay.
  We’re especially interested in meeting people who might see a longer-term future here. If we find that we share the same vision and enjoy working together, we’d be happy to explore a closer collaboration, with the role and terms developing through mutual discussion."
  
  What there is to do and see locally?
  "Orco Feglino and Finale Ligure are famous outdoor sports destinations , world class rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking trails. Beautiful beaches for swimming are just 12 km away. Medieval Finalborgo, coastal caves, and charming hill towns. Great food scene and easy access to the Italian Riviera by public transport."

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Farming

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Astronomy

  

  Carpentry

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  Books

  

  Hiking

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Learn about medicinal herbs, traditional stone building, sustainable farming, and starting an agricultural business and obviously you can practice Italian language. Share your own skills, whether it's cooking from your country or bringing new perspectives to our project."

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  I'm searching for someone with minimum skills in gardening\farming and or stone masonry.
  
  What needs to be done:
  "There's a wide variety of tasks to match different skills and interests , from physical work like fencing and stone building to lighter activities like herb cultivation and garden care:
  
  We’d especially love to hear from people with skills or experience in stone masonry, stone restoration, and traditional dry stone walling.
  Fencing installation
  Land preparation and clearing
  Grass cutting and maintenance
  Vegetable garden care
  Construction assistance
  Medicinal herb cultivation".

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  German
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  Accommodation

  I can provide a private bedroom with a double bed in my apartment.

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  What else ...

  During the free time you can enjoy the seaside, about 20 mins away with the bus or 15 mins by car. The spot is also very famous for climbing or mountain bike trails.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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