Enjoy an experience in an eco-farm near Venice!

Italy

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Description
This is a 18 hectare organic farm where we produce mixed cereals and vegetables and also breed horses, donkeys, chickens, bees, goats and a pig! We have a fruit orchard with old fruit varieties and a synergic vegetable garden.
The farm is also the seat of an association which promotes organic cultivation and awareness. we are also a didactic farm so we work with schools and childrens to show them the life in a organic natural farm.

I live on the farm with Cristina, two helpers and some guys helping us! other friends help us and come here when they have the possibility.

We speak basic English, are vegetarian and non-smokers. Minimum time of stay is 2 weeks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Help
Help is needed in the vegetable garden, with wood cutting, fencing, with domestic jobs and preparing meals. I ask your patience with the fact that we cannot always work alongside you. We are interested in the training of animals, their use in agriculture and Pet therapy. We are interested in construction using green methods, straw bales, clay and other natural materials and we are hoping to transform the farm into a social and teaching farm. Occasionally there are holiday / weekend programs for children on the farm.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is a small shared room with two beds or in a shared communal room where you can sleep in a sleeping bag. during the summer we have lot of space to put a tend if you want!
What else ...
Situated within easy reach of Venice, Padova & Treviso, the nearest bus stop is 1,5 kms and the train station 3 kms. Other interesting sites include Venice Lagune, the remains of the ancient city of Altino, the walks along the river and a bird sanctuary.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
30 hours maximum

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Lunch time

Turkeys...gluglu

Colorful Biodiversity

Friends and helpers around the farm

Buckwheat fields

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swimming...

Farro Monococco - Einkorn Wheat

Sambuco and Nerina waiting for the pizza

Ernesto on the roof

Cristina and Piergiorgio

the house

Feedback left by and about host (16)

28/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mahmoud) for host

This was many experiences in one. I did not expect that i would be so immersed into this place. The work is the farm is very light, after a few days of adjustment. The area around the animals is very nice. The horses are friendly, as are the donkeys. I enjoyed talking to them.. There is a very nice girl francesca who cooks a wonderful lunch every… read more

(Excellent )

24/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Matthijs & Merel) for host

We have spend 2 weeks here, and we have had a great time here! It was a wonderful experience and we had great hosts! Everybody was really nice, we miss you guy's already... The work was good and fair during the weekends we were free :) There is a lot to do in this area, but you need a car or bike! We visited Venice and we've also been to the beach… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

I spent two weeks here back in August/September 2016 and had, overall, a great time.

Three other short-term WorkAwayers in total came to stay during the time I was there, but in reality there were many more people than this around the farm as there were at least 4 other longer-term volunteers staying, as well as a handful of full or part-time… read more

(Very good )

03/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tindaro Gabriele)

Grazie tino per aver condiviso con noi del tempo e per averci aiutato nei nostri mille impegni!! Ti auguriamo il meglio e passa a trovarci quando vuoi:)

(Very good )

12/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tindaro Gabriele) for host

mi ha lasciato il ricordo di un'esperienza molto istruttiva!!! Ho conosciuto meglio il mondo dell'agricoltura e quello degli animali di campagna; e uno di quelle poche cascine dov'è ancora possibile vedere animali cresciuti in libertà!
L'ambiente è molto socievole, la cucina vegetariana di buon livello e c'è una buona connessione Internet!
Un… read more

(Very good )

03/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brahm)

Thank you brahm to stay with us and appreciate what we do :) thank you very much for your help here and hope you will find other good places! Buona vita a-rivederci ;)

(Excellent )

29/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brahm) for host

What an amazing place! I've never worked on such a large organic farm before, and the fact that it's also a cultural space for events and activities of all kinds is really something special. It's also great to see so many young people, the long term volunteers, with a clear idea of living close to the land for long periods of time. I had a really… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Thank you very much guys! We think you very often and we really enjoyed the tima we spent together here and your help! Every time we open a jar you made is fantastic. You've been very Independent and whatever you have done was useful! Hope to see you again and wish you all the best!!
Ciao a presto :)

(Excellent )

16/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

My boyfriend and I stayed here in July/August. We planned to stay 2 weeks but ended up staying for 4 weeks! We absolutely loved our time here. The project is currently ran by other young people who are helping out on the farm. They are very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot from them about the fruit, veg, and animals on the farm and even learnt… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tainara)

Grazie tainara! é stato molto bello averti qui, sei una persona davvero di cuore e non serviva mai dirti quello che c'era da fare che già sapevi cosa poteva essere di aiuto! Grazie per il tuo entusiasmo e la tua preziosa collaborazione :)
A presto! Francesca e tutto lo staff ;)

(Excellent )

03/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tainara) for host

My stay was amazing :) I worked with the animals,vegetable garden, maintenance and I espented a lovely time in this farmer. The peaple was very kind and available to teach. I learned a lot of thinks about the organic garden and farming, it was a expirience for the life. Thank you for the oportunity.

(Excellent )

27/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Elli) for host

I stayed there for about 6 weeks & it was definately worth the experience. The place is amazing with a big vegtable garden and many animals and there is all different kinds of work you can help with, so it never gets boring. But it took some time to adjust to the more or less chaotic ways the farm team handled the work, and often we would just… read more

(Very good )

25/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

My stay here was full of ups and downs. The bottom line is they are lovely people and good people to work for. There is a distinct lack of organisation that can leave you feeling lazy at times through no fault of your own. The staff and helpers are all great people. There is always a fair few workawayers around for some interesting chats.
The… read more

(Good )

04/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Steffi) for host

I helped at the farm for exactly 2 months and I loved my stay. Thank you so much Piergiorgio and Cristina for hosting me, I had a really good time at your farm. Thanks for the many funny and unbelievable stories about crazy farm-life you shared with us at the dinner table. I met so many amazing people, workawayers and locals who made my stay an… read more

(Very good )

25/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

Stayed here for 2 months between October and December. I had an absolute blast with the other workawayers and Riccardo and Giovanni were absolute heroes in terms of making me feel welcome and taking me out to see some local sites and experience the local way. The work was ok, there was lots to do but just needed a bit more direction. The did was… read more

(Very good )

31/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host

I spend almost three weeks on the farm, was a incredible experience, with amazing people, the work is easy, working with animals (horses, donkeys, chickens, and much more :)), gardening and some constructions. I had the possibility to learn about organic farm and food, make pizza and some another italian and vegetarian food, Cristina and… read more

(Very good )

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