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We are a 100% vegan Italian couple who have transformed a corner of Salento into a sustainable lifestyle project. While we don't live permanently on the farm, we're there every day to cultivate, learn, and share this adventure with other nature lovers.
We have a plot of land among centuries-old olive trees and dry stone walls, located in Trepuzzi [approximate location, e.g., 15 minutes from Lecce or near the Adriatic coast]. Time passes slowly here, but you won't lack comforts: we have electricity, WiFi, and hot water for a total of 1.5 hectares.
We cultivate: an olive grove, an orchard, and two organic vegetable gardens (no chemicals, traditional methods)—we don't sell products, we use them exclusively for my family and friends.
We care for the animals: 1 horse, 1 donkey, 4 dogs, 6 cat, a friendly pig, and 3 turtles .
We offer accommodation: a caravan with outdoor space and shared bathroom, hot-water shower. We have a caravan with clean bedding, but you can also use your own tent.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
DIY & crafts
Events & social
Farming
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Van life
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Pets
LGBTQ
Charity work
Culture
Performing arts
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Dancing
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At our little slice of Salento, cultural exchange happens naturally through shared time, meals, and stories. Here's what you can expect:
Language & Tradition: Practice Italian (or our local Salentino dialect!) during our shared meals. Learn about Puglia's rural heritage through stories of olive oil making, dry-stone walling, and folk traditions
Music & Creativity: We're passionate about music and have records label and recording studio at another location. For those interested, we enjoy sharing about music production and soundscapes in informal sessions, Vincenzo is also Dj and Producer since 2005
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Culinary Exchange: Cook together using harvest from our garden where vegan recipes meet Salento classics
Local Knowledge: Discover edible plants in our fields or learn traditional preserving methods
Your evenings are free to enjoy the beautiful Salento surroundings, relax, or explore the local area!
You can go to the seaside; the nearest beach is 13 km away. In the summer, there are frequent buses to the seaside areas, but Salento boasts about 250 km if you consider both sides (Ionian and Adriatic). Two Seas and Two Coasts. This expanse includes sandy beaches, rocky coves, and cliffs, making it one of the most varied and renowned coastal areas in Puglia.
What You Can Share:
Your stories, skills, or hobbies
A song, recipe, or tradition from your homeland to share during our evening gatherings
Collecting wild plants and herbs (wild herbs for alienation to prepare delicious traditional recipes)
Collecting Mashrooms
(Autumn period only, there are 4 woods nearby)
Muay Thai training
(Vincenzo is a true enthusiast and has been practicing it for a long time. He has all the tools)
Evenings & Exploration:
Relaxed movie nights under the stars
Joining us for trips to nearby local festivals and events
We see ourselves as a cultural crossroads rather than a farm. Whether you're sharing vegan recipes from your country or learning about local traditions from our neighbors, every day brings new discoveries and mutual learning.
"Come as a cultural exchange participant, leave as family - with new skills, full hearts, and a few Italian words to remember us by."
Help
In our small Salento project, we blend traditional and sustainable methods to care for our land. Here's what we enjoy doing together and what you can discover during your time with us:
🌿 Olive Grove Experience
Participating in the olive harvest (seasonal), light pruning and vegetation care
Learning about natural tree care methods through practice
🌿 Garden Activities
Hands-on planting and garden tasks
Harvesting fresh produce together for our meals
🌿 Time with Animals
Participating in daily animal feeding
Learning about animal care through direct experience
Helping maintain clean living spaces for our animals
🌿 Sustainability Projects
Creating garden spaces using recycled materials together
Learning about compost and waste management
Care for our shared outdoor areas
What You'll Discover Through Doing
🔹 Practical natural growing methods and soil care
🔹 Hands-on experience in respectful animal care
🔹 Creative recycling and repair through actual projects
🔹 Sustainable living practices through participation
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
+ Salento Dialect.
Accommodation
We offer two simple yet comfortable accommodation options:
1. Private Caravan
Double bed or twin singles (subject to availability)
We have clean sheets
Basic furnishings (bed, table, power outlets)
Outdoor seating area with shade
Shared bathroom, hot water shower.
2. Personal Tent Space
Flat, shaded area for your own tent
we don't have a tent set up but you can bring your own and pitch it
Access to same facilities (bathroom, communal kitchen)
Note: We don’t live on-site permanently but are there daily to work together.
Meal Arrangements
We balance flexibility with shared moments:
🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch
Self-served with our provisions (bread, fruit, garden preserves)
Equipped kitchen available (gas stove, fridge, utensils)
🌿 Shared Dinners (2-3x/week)
Made with farm produce (e.g., fresh tomato pasta, grilled veggies, our olives)
Enjoyed under the pergola or by the fire (winter)
Your recipes and cooking ideas are welcome!
Dietary needs: We are vegans,
If you prefer other types of food, it's no problem for us, just get it and prepare it yourself
What to Bring
Flashlight
Comfortable clothes, boots, hat, work gloves (if you have them)
Swimwear (the sea is close!), books, musical instruments
-We have some boots, gloves and work clothes for you in different sizes.
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Rio - Pig (5 years)
3 Turtle (5 years)
Selva (11 months)
(with 5 baby)
Nairobi - Donkey (6 years)
Pantoja - Horse (19 years)
Kubra (4 years)
Aslan (4 years)
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She proved to be very skilled at caring for the animals, knowing how to interact with them with kindness and attention, and she adapted perfectly, moving around the area completely independently.
We greatly appreciated her kindness in caring for Selva, our pregnant cat, whom she assisted like a true midwife... and… read more
The work is very relaxed; as I was there in winter/spring, it mainly involved feeding the animals and mucking out the paddock. Every now and then, I helped out with other odd jobs around the farm. The animals are all… read more
thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt words. It was a genuine pleasure to meet you and share that time with you, even if it was brief.
For us as well, the meeting was special and enriching. You brought a fresh energy and a new perspective, and it was stimulating to talk and exchange ideas with you. It makes me… read more
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience here so much and that you felt at home right away.
It was a real pleasure to share the daily routine with the animals, our meals, and trips out with you. Your enthusiasm and love for the animals made everything even more special.
Your words fill… read more
I stayed with Vincenzo and Chiara for three full weeks, and I had the most wonderful time.
From the very first day, I felt welcomed and comfortable with both of them, as they did everything they could to make me feel at ease.
The work is very easy and is mostly in the morning, taking care of the animals, with a… read more
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She proved to be very skilled at caring for the animals, knowing how to interact with them with kindness and attention, and she adapted perfectly, moving around the area completely independently.
We greatly appreciated her kindness in caring for Selva, our pregnant cat, whom she assisted like a true midwife... and… read more
The work is very relaxed; as I was there in winter/spring, it mainly involved feeding the animals and mucking out the paddock. Every now and then, I helped out with other odd jobs around the farm. The animals are all… read more
thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt words. It was a genuine pleasure to meet you and share that time with you, even if it was brief.
For us as well, the meeting was special and enriching. You brought a fresh energy and a new perspective, and it was stimulating to talk and exchange ideas with you. It makes me… read more
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience here so much and that you felt at home right away.
It was a real pleasure to share the daily routine with the animals, our meals, and trips out with you. Your enthusiasm and love for the animals made everything even more special.
Your words fill… read more
I stayed with Vincenzo and Chiara for three full weeks, and I had the most wonderful time.
From the very first day, I felt welcomed and comfortable with both of them, as they did everything they could to make me feel at ease.
The work is very easy and is mostly in the morning, taking care of the animals, with a… read more
Your review deeply moved us. Reading these words, so full of gratitude and enthusiasm, is the most beautiful reward for us.
You said you couldn't have asked for a better first experience, but we couldn't have asked for a better Workawayer than you! Having you here for 5 weeks was simply wonderful. Your presence, your smile, and your… read more
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and affectionate words. We read them with immense joy!
It was truly special for us to have you here. Your presence was like a ray of sunshine: full of kindness, patience with the animals, and a genuine curiosity about our life that we deeply appreciated.
You are a wonderful person, and we are so… read more
The work is in the morning and a bit in the evening but it leaves definitely enough space and time for other things. I was looking for a place to calm down a bit, be in nature, experience the Puglian lifestyle and it could not have been… read more
Thank you so much for your feedback. It filled us with joy to read it.
We were truly sorry that your stay with us was so short, but health comes first! We're so sorry about your allergic reaction, but we're happy we were able to help you quickly with an antihistamine.
It's wonderful to know that, despite everything, you enjoyed your… read more
We were the lucky ones to have you here with us. Your positive energy, your willingness to help, and your love for the animals made everything more beautiful and easier. You are a special person!
It was a real pleasure to share with you our time and our little world.… read more
I stayed in a caravan at the place with the animals and vegetable garden. They live in a house inside of Trepuzzi 1–2… read more
