Regenerative land project in San Casciano dei Bagni, southern Tuscany, Italy

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  Description

  Mid September update: Help has started on the land and our first volunteers have arrived, the work has been amazing and very fruitful. Clearing spaces, trimming trees, collecting fruits and making jams is on the way. Soon we'll have a fuller house and colder days, there is still space to join October and November. We're on the lookout for willing hands and open hearts in a learning process to make this place a place of beauty and peaceful living.
  
  Ciao! Welcome to our land restoration project. From Italian "The Roots", this is a little paradise located in a 66 hectares Tuscan estate, immersed in the UNESCO protected Val d'Orcia. We are surrounded by green forests, olive groves, small medieval villages and naturals thermal springs built in the Roman Empire, known for their healing and therapeutic properties. Over the years, the vision is to evolve through active work on land regeneration, water management, building community as well as hosting retreats and workshops. Through joint experience, we will learn from the land how to best honour and restore it.
  
  The work begins on September 7th until end of the year. Our focus during this initial stage will be to set the foundations for eventual planting and food production systems, as well as hosting. The land has been untouched for some years, we will bring back paths, prepare the soil for farming, plant herb and flower gardens, fruit forests and make space for habitable areas that we can enjoy on our free time. The land holds a beautiful energy, with your help we can revive it into a space to welcome many people in years to come.
  
  The team brings together old and new friends joining intention into this project;
  
  ~ Marco, 40 from Rome is also a big traveller and deeply values the conscious moment. His work experience revolves around hospitality and regenerative development entrepreneurship with an international background across hospitality operations and experiential design. He as also worked on many retreats and land-based concepts, focusing on creating a warm atmosphere, human experience, beauty and meaningful spaces connected to nature.
  
  ~ Ren, 35 from México listens, observes and serves the land talking to the trees and flowers along the way. Informed by ancient Tolteca teachings, permaculture and environmental sciences, he loves Nature and makes his purpose to see life thrive. He's walking this path to see our ground flourish. He's a permaculture designer, a professor for the International Baccalaureate Programme, a student of somatic practices, mainly fascia manouvering and calisthenics for health and longevity.
  
  ~ Britanie, 27 from Quebec has travelled for 5 years to study and learn about different cultures, alternative ways of living, permaculture and traditional medicine; She a certified massage therapist, yoga teacher and permaculture land designer. A big outdoor lover, a really good story teller but most importantly, a pro at having a good time! She really values human connections and community building.
  
  
  We are happily looking forward to meet you soon!
  
  Marco, Ren & Britt

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Cycling

  

  Fitness

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Photography

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Writing

  

  Music

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The place offers a rich learning experience for travelers who are curious and eager to connect deeply with nature and community life.
  In return of the presence and help on the land you get daily nourising meals and comfy bed to sleep in. We can organise and provide yoga, breathwork, mobility and workout sessions, Brit is an amazing massage therapist, Ren studies fascia manouvering as well as strentgh and mobility.
  You will have lots of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the thermal springs and the nearby town.

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  Help

  The tasks will consist in Ground work and House duties, which we will all share. The 5-hour/day schedule is set to be done in the morning, so your afternoon is all yours, we'll organize trips to nearby sights and thermals, as well as respect personal time as needed.
  All ages and experiences are welcome, we will prioritize long-term commitment with flexibility for those who want to come for shorter time. Gardeners, farmers, professionals and enthusiasts as well as students are encouraged to apply.
  
  Physical and emotional health is a non-negotiable, we ask for commitment and respect to the land and people who will share space with you. Nature has a way of showing us truly to ourselves, though healing and grounding is not always pretty, we seek to honour that while keeping a clear view that this work requires our best intention every day.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  Arabic: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  You would sleep in the main house where we have beautifil shared rooms with the capacity of hosting 2 people per room.
  
  We will provide 3 meals a day that we will cook all together. During days off we will provides all the food and equipment to cook for yourself.
  
  Outside of the allocated budget for the 3 meals per day, all extra expenses are covered by you.

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  What else ...

  We are a bit remote in our little land, the place is more easily accessible by car and the closest bus stop is in Chiusi Scalo. We will pick you up from the nearest train station.
  
  Distance from towns and cities by car, not by public transport
  ~ 2 h' from Rome,
  ~ 2 h' Florence,
  ~ 1h 30' from Siena,
  ~ 20' from Chiusi Scalo
  ~ 15' from San Casciano dei Bagni
  ~ 20' from local thermals
  ~ 45' walking to Castello di Fighine

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We will be living outside of the premises in very comfortable accomodation. All services are provided, private/shared dorms will depend on the length of your stay, we will always ensure everyone is properly taken care of.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Moa (5 years)

  Husky

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