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~~~ PLEASE CONTACT US ONLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE / ALREADY BUILT A DRY TOILET~~
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
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
LGBTQ
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
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 and 1-2 to the beach in summer,
so you can almost choose the time).
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
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are starting to develop a new project: a camping in our small forest. Our idea is to create a space where everyone can feel home, share good moments and try to reduce the impact on Earth. We would mainly need help with builiding a dry toilet ( we are looking for someone who has already done it once), organizing spaces for tents, creating a chilling area... Any new ideas are really welcome!! We also need help in the property with: cleaning the fields from grass, cutting wood for the stove, some small construction\carpentry jobs, fixing something (furniture ecc) in the house, general help around the house.
We are looking for someone who likes physical work, is independent and flexible( we can show you the work and join sometimes, but mostly we are working downtown) and likes to spend time alone with nature.
We are mainly looking for someone with experience in construction\bio-construction\carpentry \permaculture but everyone with motivation is welcome!
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. 4-5 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
During the winter we host volunteers in a big house for 4\5 people, with kitchen ,bathroom and a nice terrace!
During the summer we rent that house for tourists, that's why we can host you in a tent in our small forest!
There is an outside kitchen, an outside shower ( you will love to shower outside with fresh water during the Sicilian summer, I swear), a dry toilet ( the one we need help to build ;)), WiFi and areas for chilling.
We also provide some basic food like pasta, rice, beans, vegetables... and drinkable water of course.
Sometimes you could eat with us at lunch, usually in weekends
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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?
More than two
Feedback (5)
La casa dei volontari è per 4 persone, molto bella, grande e super attrezzata, con cucina e bagno completi e anche la lavatrice. Inoltre avevamo sempre tutto per la colazione e per cucinare. Pranziamo sempre con loro e con i loro figli e ci godiamo conversazioni molto piacevoli e… read more
Angelica oversaw our farming responsibilities. We pruned olive trees, harvested olives, made marmalade, removed old fences, and planted vegetables. The… read more
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La casa dei volontari è per 4 persone, molto bella, grande e super attrezzata, con cucina e bagno completi e anche la lavatrice. Inoltre avevamo sempre tutto per la colazione e per cucinare. Pranziamo sempre con loro e con i loro figli e ci godiamo conversazioni molto piacevoli e… read more
Angelica oversaw our farming responsibilities. We pruned olive trees, harvested olives, made marmalade, removed old fences, and planted vegetables. The… read more
She fitted into family life and country work in a very natural way, quickly understanding the pace of work and the tasks to be performed.
She was very curious about the nature and our way of life, and she really helped us in all possible ways.
Since we got on well with each other, she… read more
After being back home for more than one week, I am still reminiscing. But unfortunately I have to understand that my time in Licata is over.
I messaged the family on Workaway and one week later I booked my flight to Catania from Germany. The bus ride from… read more
She is a very cheerful and easy-going person and always gave to us positive vibes.
She is very good at jobs that require patience and precision.
Although she did not have much… read more
