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Description
Our goal is to maintain and protect the ancient garden with 1000 year old plants and trees and at the same time produce vegetables and fruit in a time honored, eco-friendly manner. The 9 hectare garden contains olive groves, fruit trees and vegetable patches. Some of the things grown here are lemons, oranges, grapes, artichokes, zucchini as well as the local mirto berries and of course olives. The major part is vegetables.
We are currently some people working all year around with the garden; who is taking care of the cultural activities and who is responsible for plant extracts, productions of oil, marmalade from lemons and orange, who joined the volunteers to support the many projects in San Pietro in Silki. The work we need help with is general upkeep of the gardens, like cutting grass, pruning bushes and trees, general improvements to the infrastructure (Outbuildings, fences, trellises for the grapewines and supports for olive trees) and of course planting, harvesting and making the marmalades, oils, etc. Exact kind of work depends on the time of year.
Recently we have canalized the water for irrigation with the aim to start permaculture's projects and Lotus project.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The workday is five hours, five days a week. We generally accept helpers for a week up to a month from March to November but longer periods are possible upon agreement. Previous experience in carpentry or ecological agriculture is greatly appreciated.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The main house is attached to the church of San Pietro and is a place for meditation, where people from all religion are welcome. You will be staying in the old convent building in one of the guest rooms. There are both double rooms with private bath and single rooms with communal bath. The convent is large, with spacious communal areas. We have a computer room with internet and also WiFi if you want to bring your own laptop.
What else ...
The property itself is located near the touristic and cultural center of Sassari in northwestern Sardinia. In your free time there are plenty of activities close by in Sassari and the bus station is located close by if you want to take a longer trip. There are many quaint towns to visit, like Alghero, Bosa and Castelsardo. The coastline in the area is not as exploited as other parts of the island and you can find many nice beaches not far away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5
Feedback (36)
Both the island and the town of Sassari are incredible, and well worth seeing.
The association has a lot of space and few people to work with, which leaves many places abandoned.
All the staff are incredible and lovely, however communication is problematic and… read more
The place is unique, very special, and… read more
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Both the island and the town of Sassari are incredible, and well worth seeing.
The association has a lot of space and few people to work with, which leaves many places abandoned.
All the staff are incredible and lovely, however communication is problematic and… read more
The place is unique, very special, and… read more
The place itself is amazing, the old monastery with its numerous rooms and long corridors and secret passages, the massive garden, the location - right in the city, but it feels like you are far away from everywhere once you are within the walls.
The work was variable, there is definitely… read more
The location is great, it is only 15 min walking of the city centre. There are seven hectares… read more
I would recommend… read more
All staff is helpful, and every day they are asking if you need something. Highly recommended for responsible and positive people. They need help for many things. They ask for five hours a day, and if you want to do more hours....good!
Thanks to Marialuisa, Kikko, Gavino one and… read more
The place is really huge ! I worked in the garden with Luciano and in the convent sometimes for restoration, but there wasn't really the good material to do it, so i prefered work in the garden. San Pietro is not so far from the city of Sassari and from the train… read more
We enjoyed our stay at the convent although as mentioned by others there were problems regarding how food is distributed. This is also compounded by the water at the convent not being drinkable, so we waited for… read more
I would like to thank mainly Gavino piu for his help and friendship, Luciano for being such a great boss and teacher in… read more
I stayed there with… read more
The crew of 8 workaways was a great team with lots of laughter and great times.
Gavino was an excellent supervisor and we enjoyed spending time with him and Gavino No 2 and their friends and
families.
The… read more
The hosts here were so kind, accommodating and made us feel very welcome by showing us the surrounding… read more
The place needs much work to reach its potential & volunteering there promises much reward by achievement for those willing to… read more
Maria, Enrico, Guyseppe and so many other beautiful people I have met.....thanks for the unconditional trust, warmth, generosity, patience, etc...
The pleasure was… read more
