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Help us creating spaces to start a small community and enjoy Sicilian countryside in Licata, Italy

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Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Ciao! We are a Sicilian family living in a big country house near the coast in Licata, Agrigento. We own almost 2 hectares of land and we would need help with its maintenance.
    A few years ago the property was well cared; we made wine from our grapes, we had chickens, goats, pigs and two small garden and we organized some non-profit events in order to bring back to life some old sicilian dishes and techniques.
    Our little goal is to try to be more self-sufficient as in the past, to waste as less as possible, to share our skills and traditions and of course to learn as much as we can from other people.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Self development
    Farming
    Plant care
    History
    Photography
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Mountain
    Dancing
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will live in a close contact with nature, 5 minutes by car from the sea and 10 minutes from Licata center
    ( we go down to the center about 2\3 times per day ).
    Experience the Sicilian countryside\seaside, the amazing food and the sun of course.
    You will learn how to develop projects in the garden, how to use field equipment and live a simple lifestyle.
    In your free time you could go around Sicily; the famous Agrigento valley of Temples is half an hour from us and there are trains to Palermo (2h30) Catania (1h 30) and other beautiful cities.
    You can explore the ancient area around our house, the Spanish castle, Greek ruins...

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We mainly need help in the property with: taking care of the veggie garden and the dogs, wood tasks, some small construction\carpentry, fixing something (furniture ecc) in the house, general help around the house, cleaning and reorganizing a storage space...
    We are looking for someone who likes physical activity, is independent and flexible( we can show you the tasks and join sometimes, but mostly we are working downtown) and likes to spend time in nature.
    Everyone with motivation is welcome! We are really open to new projects and ideas!
    We are not in a hurry to finish as soon as possible, on the contrary we will take our time to do tasks well without stress.
    We will do tasks max. 4 hours per day, 5 days a week. Of course if you have some request we can rearrange free days and timetables.

  • Languages spoken

    Italian: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can host you in a big house, just in front of our home! During the summer and late autumn we rent it out for tourists, so please get in touch with us to fix the arrival/departure dates. Sometimes during the weekend we can eat together!
    During the summer you are welcome to stay in the camping area in our small forest..
    Write Pioggia in your message if you read till here.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We work downtown almost all the week long, that's why we usually do a briefing on Weekends to organize the job for the week ( you will spend a lot of time alone, but we are happy to share as much as possible when we are home) :)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can host campers, we provide access to electricity, water, outside kitchen and outside shower.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Teddy

Host ref number: 253749331963

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