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Into the wild, following the principles of permaculture in Piedmont, Italy

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Sara and Fabio, born and raised in the city of Genoa up to the age of 25. Experiences, travel, studies and more make us understand that something in our life does not work. So we decide to change, and move to the countryside to resume contact with nature, to find out that there is a different way of living, to learn new things, we experiment, and we start our research between ancient and new knowledge, the degrowth theory, permaculture, the continuous work on ourselves and the environment that surrounds us.

    After several years we find ourselves here on a project that embodies our dreams and comes to life through the experiences made so far, we are constantly learning.

    We ​​live in close contact with nature, in an ancient farmhouse on the border between Liguria and Piedmont, at the gates of the natural park of the Capanne di Marcarolo on the Ligurian Apennines.

    We are looking for people, who like us, find pleasure in a simple life, marked by the rhythms of nature and peasant work. We lead a different way of life, and want to share this with people who possess a positive, practical mentality and have the capacity to enjoy time in nature independently. We believe for yourself, as the workawayer, and for us, it is best if you are motivated by your own projects and philosophy, this way the exchange can be valuable for us all.

    The days here are composed of many different jobs, the vegetable garden, the wood, the animals, the progress of the renovation and many other practices that we carry out according to the principles of Permaculture.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    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
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We will be happy to share with our guests the knowledge accquired over the years in the field of green building, natural agriculture, self-production and self-sufficiency.

    We both love the area in which we live, an 8000 hectare natural park and we are happy to show those interested in the paths and landscapes of this land.

    Our farmhouse is immersed in the woods, reached by four kilometers of dirt road.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    In the week we require help with taking care of our animals and our vegetable garden. We have chickens, ducks, sheep, dogs and geese. The work on our farm consists of basic tasks such as feeding animals and cleaning out their huts. The vegetable garden is seasonal so the work depends on the time of year but typically it would be weeding, planting or harvest.

    On the weekend, we run a social association, organising food, workshops and presentations. Workawayers will be helping in the kitchen to assist with food preparation and washing dishes.

    There is always a place here for skilled people, whether that is in construction, cooking or farm work, or anything else, just let us know!

    In our farmhouse we ask for four hours of work in the morning and the rest of the day free, we ask for commitment and seriousness for the hours of work. In return you will have two days off a week, usually Monday and Tuesday, but this can be discussed with us.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a small seperate building, fitted with sink and log burner, or if you have a tent or camper, we have space available. We love cooking, in our farm you can try local cuisine with a lot of vegetarian and choice. You are welcome to use the communal kitchen, and we share lunch and dinner together most days.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in a wild area of Piedmont. near the Ligurian border. An amazing area inside a natural park. The nearest city is Ovada, where we would be happy to come and collect you from.

    The beautiful city of Genoa can be easily reached in an hour by train. Milan and Tourin can be reached also by train.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 455722383791

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