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We are a group of friends that shifted from our conventional jobs in Switzerland to the rural reality in the mountains of Sicily. We are trying to live sustainably and with regional self-sufficiency. We aim to participate to the vast range of alternatives and create an opportunity for guests to experiment this fantastic way of life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Vegetarian or veganSustainabilityPetsSelf developmentFarmingBooksPlant careMusicCarpentryLanguagesGardeningCooking & foodAnimalsYoga / WellnessNatureCampingMountainOutdoor activitiesHikingCyclingUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are all from different cultural background so we have different thing to offer. We can speak in English,Spanish, French, German and Italian. We are happy to share our knowledge and experience in farming, construction, solar energy, animals, permaculture design, in self sufficiency, but as well how we changed life.
Obviously, we are also really interested to hear from you, your experience, talents and knowledge .Help
We have various daily routines with our animals, the gardens, fruit trees, home duties. We also have many manual tasks for the restoration projects and the land diversification in general. We have 11 goats, 22 chickens, 2 dogs and a disable young cow. We need to feed, take them out, clean, cuddle and so on
We have all year round productive gardens, so we always have something to do. Also, we are planning to expand the veggie production to new sectors.
We have around 250 apple trees, so we need to prune, clean, harvest, and bring soil nutrients. Of course, we are planting new trees.
Everyday, we need to manage electricity as we only have 3 solar panels, we need to harvest veggies and cook, warm the water for hot showers during cold winter, make a fire to maintain a livable temperature in winter and so on.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
let it happen naturally if interests show upAccommodation
As it is only one year we bought the land, we have a rustic guest room isolated with straw with four comfy beds plus warm wool blankets. In winter it is a bit cold here, so it can be chilly during night . In summer, the temperature is often perfect. We can offer alternative accommodations upon the season. We only use compost toilets with nice view which are outside of the buildings. We have nice hot shower (heating of the water with a stove) in the goat paddock :) The main common room is the kitchen/living room equipped with a nice stove, comfortable spot for cooking and exchange.
We have our own water source with a small swimming pool (shared with some local frogs) but as we are in a mediterranean climate the source can be low so it can be limited in summer. We only have 3 solar panels so limited when cloudy. As we live close to the natural reserve, we are in a very beautiful remote region, with sea view, sunset on the sea (may to September). Even though, there are a few buses coming and going to town, it takes time to reach facilities. For the outdoor lovers, we have many tents and camping mattress, hammocks and 7 hectare of land. We normally cook together a vegetarian meal, depending on the resources we have, we can offer the food in exchange of your participation. We usually adapt to the energy of volunteers and try to find a fair deal. For specific food or needs, we can help with the transportation to shops in town.
Access:
Buses from Catania or Tortorici pass by our land, the stop is close to Restaurant Rinazzo. The last 600m from the main road to our land is a rocky and muddy off-road trail, hard to come up with a normal car.What else ...
From our place, you can hike the surroundings, views at mother Etna, sea, Nebrodi forests and climb our 1300 m mountain, monte migliosi. Climbing site close by.
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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
the road up is a bit rocky
Can possibly accept pets
yes
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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