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We are an Italian couple 100% Vegan who have transformed a piece of Salento into a sustainable living project. While we don't permanently reside on the farm, we're there daily to cultivate, learn, and share this adventure with fellow nature lovers.
We have a plot of land among ancient olive trees and dry stone walls, located in Trepuzzi [approximate area, e.g. 15 minutes from Lecce or near the Adriatic coast]. Time moves slowly here, but you won't lack comforts: we have electricity, WiFi, and water " in total 1,5Ha.
We cultivate: An olive grove, fruit orchard, and 2 organic vegetable gardens (chemical-free, traditional methods) - we not sell any product only used for my family and friends
We care for animals: 1 Horse, 1 donkey, 4 dogs, and a friendly piglet and 3 Turtle
We offer accommodation: A caravan with outdoor space and shared bathroom. We have a caravan with all clean bed linens but u you can use also your 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
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 work, meals, and stories. Here’s what you can expect:
Practice Italian (or our local Salentino dialect!) over garden-fresh meals.
Learn about Puglia’s rural heritage: olive oil making, dry-stone walling, and folk traditions.
🎶 Music & Creativity
we love music have a studio recording and production in another location.
Optional DJ workshops for curious minds (mixing basics, ambient soundscapes).
Cook together using our harvest: vegan recipes meet Salento classics (think orecchiette with wild greens).
Forage for edible plants or learn to preserve tomatoes "like nonna used to."
What You Bring
Your stories, skills, or hobbies
A song, recipe, or tradition from your homeland to share around the fire.
Evenings & Exploration
Movie nights under the stars (documentaries, cult films, or your favorites).
Trips to nearby festivals (from sagre to music events).
We’re not just a farm—we’re a crossroads. Whether you’re teaching us Korean vegan dishes or learning to make ricotta from our neighbour, every day sparks something new.
"Come as a volunteer, leave as family—with dirty hands, full hearts, and a few Italian curse words." 😉
Help
In our small agricultural project in Salento, we work with both traditional and innovative methods, following a sustainable and eco-friendly approach. Here’s what we do and what you can learn during your stay with us:
Main Activities
✅ Olive Tree Care & Harvesting
Pruning, grass trimming, natural tree treatments
Hand-picking olives and preparing them for pressing
Extra virgin olive oil production (seasonal)
✅ Organic Vegetable Garden Management
Sowing, transplanting, watering, and mulching
Natural pest control (herbal sprays, companion planting)
Harvesting seasonal produce (tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants, herbs)
✅ Animal Care
Cleaning stables and enclosures (mare, donkey, piglet)
Feeding and pasture management
Basic grooming and animal welfare
✅ Ongoing Projects
Building a vertical garden using recycled materials
Maintaining shared spaces (repairs, dry stone wall restoration)
Setting up a compost system for organic waste
What You’ll Learn
🔹 Organic farming techniques (crop rotation, composting, water conservation)
🔹 Small livestock care (handling, feeding, hygiene)
🔹 Basic chores (upcycled projects, simple repairs)
🔹 Sustainable living (waste reduction, resourcefulness)
Evenings are free to relax, explore, or stargaze under Salento’s skies!
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 interior (bed, small table, power outlets)
Outdoor seating area with shade
Shared bathroom with shower and compost toilet
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
Work: Comfortable clothes, boots, hat, work gloves (if you have them)
Leisure: Swimwear (the sea is close!), books, musical instruments
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?
More than two
My animals / pets
