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Host rating
80 %
Feedback
27
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Description
We are an English speaking family living in Sardinia. Carl runs our small farm and a micro brewery, Carey is a painter and has an art school. For the past two years while we rebuilt our farmhouse we have not been hosting, but now we feel ready again!
We are vegetarians and run our land and lives as organically as possible.
Come and join us for a while to experience life on the land on a Mediterranean island. You can stay in a wagon or a comfortable bell tent, and there are bikes available for getting into the medieval town of Bosa or to the sea (4km away).
We normally expect help for half a day, five days a week. We all eat a big vegetarian lunch together but you would prepare your own breakfast and supper (provided).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our main motivation is to provide cultural exchange and learning opportunities - Mediterranean farming methods, food processing. We hope to make guests feel integrated into the Sardinian way of life.
Help
help in the garden, with cooking.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We can help with English.
Accommodation
Depending on the time of year you would either stay in our beautiful wagon, or in our comfortable furnished bell tent. There is access to a shower/toilet/washing machine room attached to the farmhouse
What else ...
Bosa is a special medieval town, and the nearby coast is spectacular. Walking, cycling, swimming.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is space in the main farmhouse with internet connection where you could work.
Space for parking camper vans
Parking with mains power and shower/toilet
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
half a day depending on whats needed
Host ref number: 3273211844ae
Feedback (15)
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Wesley)
Wesley was very helpful and willing, he came up with helpful ideas to solve processing problems. while he was here we harvested all our grains in a fairly medieval manner! when not working Wesley was always out and about exploring and making the most of his time in Sardinia. I recommend Wesley to anyone.
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Wesley) for host
My time on Carey and Carl's land was great! They communicated the help they needed very clearly, and, more importantly, they were kind, generous, and wonderful people to spend time with. I would recommend them to seasoned or brand new Workawayer's.
10 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Linus) for host
Great experience!
We stayed three weeks in the Van. The family is very welcoming and open. We worked a couple of hours every day, Sunday's off. The jobs were various and not too hard. We did weeding, derusting and oiling metal, washing up, moving furniture, picking fruits,... They always prepared an amazing big lunch, breakfast and dinner is self… read more
We stayed three weeks in the Van. The family is very welcoming and open. We worked a couple of hours every day, Sunday's off. The jobs were various and not too hard. We did weeding, derusting and oiling metal, washing up, moving furniture, picking fruits,... They always prepared an amazing big lunch, breakfast and dinner is self… read more
8 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Linus)
Linus visited us with his friend for 3 weeks. They fitted in with our family immediately, lovely and stimulating company, willing and diligent with every task, whether gardening, painting, kitchen or IT. I would highly recommend him.
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
Leon visited us with his friend for 3 weeks. They fitted in with our family immediately, lovely and stimulating company, willing and diligent with every task, whether gardening, painting, kitchen or IT. I would highly recommend him.
(Excellent
)
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9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Wesley)
Wesley was very helpful and willing, he came up with helpful ideas to solve processing problems. while he was here we harvested all our grains in a fairly medieval manner! when not working Wesley was always out and about exploring and making the most of his time in Sardinia. I recommend Wesley to anyone.
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Wesley) for host
My time on Carey and Carl's land was great! They communicated the help they needed very clearly, and, more importantly, they were kind, generous, and wonderful people to spend time with. I would recommend them to seasoned or brand new Workawayer's.
10 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Linus) for host
Great experience!
We stayed three weeks in the Van. The family is very welcoming and open. We worked a couple of hours every day, Sunday's off. The jobs were various and not too hard. We did weeding, derusting and oiling metal, washing up, moving furniture, picking fruits,... They always prepared an amazing big lunch, breakfast and dinner is self… read more
We stayed three weeks in the Van. The family is very welcoming and open. We worked a couple of hours every day, Sunday's off. The jobs were various and not too hard. We did weeding, derusting and oiling metal, washing up, moving furniture, picking fruits,... They always prepared an amazing big lunch, breakfast and dinner is self… read more
8 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Linus)
Linus visited us with his friend for 3 weeks. They fitted in with our family immediately, lovely and stimulating company, willing and diligent with every task, whether gardening, painting, kitchen or IT. I would highly recommend him.
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
Leon visited us with his friend for 3 weeks. They fitted in with our family immediately, lovely and stimulating company, willing and diligent with every task, whether gardening, painting, kitchen or IT. I would highly recommend him.
(Excellent
)
1 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Caleb & Emma)
Caleb and Emma were the perfect workaways, they are welcome back anytime. They were happy to tackle any task thrown at them, really helpful, and their company was fun and stimulating. I highly recommend them!
(Excellent
)
24 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Caleb & Emma) for host
We had a great fortnight staying with Carl and Carey and their family. They are kind and welcoming and we enjoyed the structure of our days - work in the morning until lunchtime, big lunch together and then rest of the day is your own (we often spent ours cycling to the beach). The jobs were varied e.g. weeding and horticulture, fruit picking and… read more
3 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Lucy)
Andrea and Lucy where great helpers - willing to get things done both on the farm and in the brewery. They are also great company. Hope to see you both again one day!
(Excellent
)
3 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Lucy) for host
We spent about a month in Bosa with Carl and Carey and had a great time. They are special people with inspiring Ideas.
Bosa is a beautiful town, by the river, with beaches and mountains very near by. We loved to look after the garden a couple of miles out of town, a very peaceful, an amazing setting.
Carl's brewery set up and Fire engine are very… read more
Bosa is a beautiful town, by the river, with beaches and mountains very near by. We loved to look after the garden a couple of miles out of town, a very peaceful, an amazing setting.
Carl's brewery set up and Fire engine are very… read more
2 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefano Giasone)
Stefano and Laura stayed with us for 2 months. They both did a great job keeping our plants and trees alive throughout a hot summer! Good company, able to work independently and excellent at washing up - i would reccomend them to anyone!
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Stefano Giasone) for host
Un'ottima esperienza di amicizia, condivisione, confronto e scambio con Carl, Carey, Pod e Evelina. Grazie a tutta la famiglia che ci ha ospitato e con cui abbiamo intrecciato relazioni autentiche e sincere. Carl produce un'eccellente birra artigianale partendo dalle materie prime di cui abbiamo avuto modo di prenderci cura nei terreni… read more
8 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Will)
Will was a great helper - getting tasks done with the minimum of fuss and always happy to lend a hand with what ever was going on. I would reccomend him to anyone!
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Will) for host
My two and a half weeks with Carl, Carey and family were great fun - working mainly on the land to get it in good shape for the summer; clearing, watering, weeding, picking, juicing and settting up drip irrigation to save time on future watering.
Carl, Carey and family are kind and interesting - I enjoyed the daily lunches post work and there… read more
Carl, Carey and family are kind and interesting - I enjoyed the daily lunches post work and there… read more
14 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Stephen) for host
Carl and Carey were great hosts to us. We spent three weeks with them. They we're good company and fed us great lunches. They are very easy to get along with. The work was varied from farm to brewery and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Bosa. We wish you all the best with the brewery and the plans with you house.
30 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Leander)
leander stayed with us for over 2 months and was constantly helpful, capable, responsible and positive, fitting smoothly into our life and life in our town. his sunny disposition and sociability was a great addition to our family and we all miss him! leander is welcome back any time and i would highly recommend him to anyone.
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Leander) for host
I had the absolute pleasure of staying with Carl, Carey and their two children – they made me feel part of the family straight away. Their friendly, open and relaxed way of life, interesting, diverse and varied work on the fields, farm and brewery, excellent vegetarian food and, last but not least the use of the wonderful apartment directly over… read more
26 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Allison & Timothy) for host
Carl and Carey were fantastic hosts; it was such a pleasure to help them out and spend time with the family. We really enjoyed their fun and humorous personalities. Evelina is decidedly the most delightful, witty child we've ever met! They offer more than just a place to stay - they are great conversationalists and instant good friends. We helped… read more
13 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ben & Gina) for host
Hi guys :) we planned to stay with Carl, Carey and the kids for 3 weeks which turned into nearly 2 months!! During our stay we had an excellent time, work hours were fair and the food was amazing!!! We felt completely at home from the start and loved staying in the little apartment, which we miss! good luck with everything and we hope to see you… read more
17 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
Adam and Ruth are one of the best couples we have had helping us - reliable, self motivated and able to get on with a job unsupervised. We all enjoyed their company and would welcome them if they ever decide to cpme back to bosa. Thanks for your help.
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host
Carey and Carl were generous, genuine and very caring hosts - we stayed during October and early November 2012 and had the pleasure of sleeping in their attached but independent, lovely small apartment right on the Corso, main street, of the stunning town of Bosa.
Work was rarely challenging allowing us to explore the beaches nearby in the… read more
Work was rarely challenging allowing us to explore the beaches nearby in the… read more
5 Oct 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick & Annabelle)
Nick and Annabel stayed with us for two months during this summer. They both did a great job taking care of the farm while we where away - feeding animals, watering the veg and showing in guests. They are good workers able to get a job done with the minimum of fuss.... i would recommend them.
(Very good
)
23 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (Nick & Annabelle) for host
We had a great time at the house in the olivegrove, and also later in the appartment in the beautiful city of Bosa!
We worked 3 hours 5 days a week in the grove so it never really got too hard...Carl & Carey were good hosts and we always had nice lunches with them...we miss the sun and the beach already and will definitly come back to Bosa one day… read more
We worked 3 hours 5 days a week in the grove so it never really got too hard...Carl & Carey were good hosts and we always had nice lunches with them...we miss the sun and the beach already and will definitly come back to Bosa one day… read more
13 Jun 2012
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
I was fortunate enough to spend 3 truly memorable months with Carl, Carey and their two fantastic children in the great town of Bosa. If you want to experience Sardegna this would be the perfect way to do just that. Many thanks again to Carl and family, look forward to keeping in touch. Ciao.
12 Feb 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Roman)
Roman and Michelle are both top quality helpers.... able to carry out what ever tasks are required, working unsupervised. The are both good company and i enjoyed the exchange of views!
Would reccomend them unreservedly.
Would reccomend them unreservedly.
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2011
Left by Workawayer (Roman) for host
What first started out as a donkey-sitting spell of ten days soon turned into a stay of nearly two months. Carey, Carl, and their cherubic children welcomed us into their home and lives with warmth, and accommodated us splendidly.
Bosa is absolutely beautiful and it was a pleasure to work there. Helping on the land while looking out on a lush… read more
Bosa is absolutely beautiful and it was a pleasure to work there. Helping on the land while looking out on a lush… read more
19 Sep 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Zak & Bob)
zak and his friend bobby both did a great job helping us. the veg garden got weeded. rubbish got moved and the grapes got picked.. all in one week!they were able and willing to to help out at all times and could do a good job unsupervised. i would recomend them to anyone.
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2010
Left by Workawayer (Zak & Bob) for host
We just got done with an amazing toms in bosa. Carl and his family are really welcoming, it was a great way to begin our workaway experiances. They made us some of the BEST veggi food I have had, at times I found my self continuing to eat and eat because it was so good. Though our time was short in Bosa Carl mixed up the work a lot so we never got… read more
