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WE LOOK ALSO FOR LONG-TERM COLLABORATORS FOR THE 2026 WORKING SEASON, FROM JUNE TO NOVEMBER WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF REMUNERATION IN THE chestnut harvesting.
We are a Social Promotion Association founded in 2026, and we are managing a Hostel with 3 hectares of land between fields.
The house by almost 700m2, is situated in a small valley between the mountains at about 780mt.
Here we are only 2: Roberto e Andrea. With us live a dogs; Andrea deals with the technical, mechanical and logistical aspects and is responsible for two NGOs on behalf of an Italian NGO, dedicated to migrants and unemployed Italians in order to recover and protect the environment. Roberto is a Vegetarian Chef active in the area and wishes to implement natural cuisine in the area.
The activities we are focusing on are: the recovery of the surrounding land, the reopening of hiking trails and the renovation of the property, using our timber thanks to our mobile sawmill and our Unimog. Life at the farm is very frugal: source water, renewable energy such as solar, wood heating with stoves, then vegetable garden, farm animals, wild plants and fruit of the forest. It requires presence throughout the year. A minimum of 3-4 weeks is preferred.
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
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Videography
Vegetarian or vegan
Technology
Sustainability
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You have to live in a forgotten place from the time that has come to us virtually intact for at least 500 years, source water, , no appliance, wood heating, wood-burning hot water, many activities without the use of machinery Learn how to make axes and beams with our mobile sawmill, make wooden artifacts, but also recognize spontaneous herbs, officinal herbs, organic garden, transform our products, get in touch with an NGO working for 15 years in Africa and follow the Works during a migrant training course created for the care of mountain territory. and many other things.
Help
We're looking for help with all the daily tasks. We've only been here a month, and there's a lot of work to do. The tasks go far beyond simply managing the animals, heating, building timber, felling trees, clearing trails, cultivating crops, carpentry, blacksmithing, building renewable energy systems, and harvesting chestnuts in October. We'll be turning it into a hikers' hostel, with a shelter and a bivouac, temporary camping in July and August, a barbecue area, glamping areas... it's all there.
Everything is located within a regional park, and the project has been approved by the park's management.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
We currently have several separate rooms for a total of 25 beds in dormitories, which can be expanded to 45.
A shared bathroom is available on the same floor as the bedrooms.
Single beds with blankets and sheets.
4G signal available.
Not accessible to motor vehicles.
The bus stop is a 25-minute walk away, but we have three large off-road vehicles and an enduro motorcycle for getting to the main road.
What else ...
The house is isolated in the woods in a valley, 1.5 km walk on dirt road to a tiny village with only one bar, 2 bus runs in the morning and 2 in the afternoon from the village and the largest town is Borgo San Lorenzo At 14 km. Florence is 40km away.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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
My animals / pets
Isa, Lupo Cecoslovacco 14 anni (13 years)
cane anziano con crisi epilettiche non aggressivo, dorme tanto a causa delle terapie anti Epilessia.
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He's an expert in such a lot of different features as wooden crafts, mechanics, blacksmith etc and he's willing to explain and teach all your knowledge.
My stay was very interesting and fun: I had the chance to see how a different style of living could really be possible.
Andrea is very kind and friendly, we had great… read more
There is always something to do and everybody is busy, so if you're proactive you'll quickly become part of the community!
We enjoyed being outside in the… read more
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He's an expert in such a lot of different features as wooden crafts, mechanics, blacksmith etc and he's willing to explain and teach all your knowledge.
My stay was very interesting and fun: I had the chance to see how a different style of living could really be possible.
Andrea is very kind and friendly, we had great… read more
There is always something to do and everybody is busy, so if you're proactive you'll quickly become part of the community!
We enjoyed being outside in the… read more
