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Host rating
40
Last replied
15 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a 500 hectares of woodlands and open fields estate set in rural Tuscany where we run an agriturismo, working farm producing olive oil, wine and forestry with a beautiful art foundation with an artists residence program.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a competent team of workers which is a combination of local italians with international people from all over the world. If you are looking to improve you Italian this is a good opportunity.
The fact that there is an artists in residence program contributes a great amount of color to the project. You will meet artists from all around the world who can range from painters to sculptures, musicians, poets, photographers amongst others.
Help
We are looking for volunteers to help with farm work. Work can involve anything from weeding, pruning and preparing the vegetable gardens for the coming season. We will be planting lots of flowers and vegetables for the farm to table restaurant and hotel during these coming months as well as working on small landscaping improvements around the property.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Helpers accommodation it's very comfortable, it has it own kitchen, bathroom, wifi and garden. We provide towels and sheets. Meals are not included but there's the possibility to help yourself from our organic garden.
There will be a monthly expense contribution.
What else ...
We are set in an area close to many famous landmarks: Florence is 1.15 hours away, Pisa 50 minutes away, Siena is 1.5 hours away, San Gimignano is 40 minutes and many beautiful middle age villages and outstanading landscapes. The sea is just 1 hours away too.
We recommend to come with a car, since public transportation does not arrive on the property.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
