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Join us and experience our community, in Barberino di Mugello, Italy

  • Last activity : 19 Mar 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    A community of humans and animals under construction. We are vegetarians and we are the largest Christian abbey in Europe in terms of land. We need help with the work. we are in the heart of Tuscany, in the Apennines at about 700 meters above sea level. In summer it is airy and in winter it is not very cold. An ideal time setting. We are surrounded by 600 hectares of our property of fir, pine, beech and chestnut trees and every night animals of all kinds come to visit us. About half an hour from us is the city of Florence, the capital of culture after Rome.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • 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

    They can be with many people of good will, and learn the traditions of vegetarian and ancient Christianity. we are famous for our Christian meditation called "Hesychasm". Guests find monks with whom they can exchange ideas, speeches and cultural exchanges as well as other regular guests of the community who are usually experts in many things. Cultural exchange also takes place through our meditative and liturgical practices.

  • Help

    Help

    We need a die maker who can help in the kitchen for the community, people who can help on the land in the garden and a non-professional carpenter but with experience and a great desire to work in a beautiful place in the heart of Italy, in Tuscany!

  • Languages spoken

    Italian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room. We educate people not to eat meat or fish. The different food preparation experiences help those who come to us to taste different cultures. Volunteers receive 3 meals and accommodation for all period.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are in the green heart of Tuscany half an hour from Florence. A wonderful place!

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We can accept pets

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 489711354942

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The image depicts a cozy room with wood paneling, featuring a sink, shelves, a bed, and a window, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a long, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a dirt path, with people standing outside.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a large yard, featuring a tree and a fence, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a grassy field.
The image depicts a group of people, including clergy members, gathered outside a building, posing for a photo on a sunny day, with trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene scene of two yellow buildings with green shutters, surrounded by trees and a grassy area, evoking a sense of tranquility and rustic charm.

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