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Description
We are a small international religious community of 18 sisters of 10 different nationalities in Fontanellato, 20km from Parma, with a large monastery and just over a hectare of land to cultivate and maintain: a vegetable garden, fruit trees, a small vineyard and flowerbeds. So there is always a lot of work to be done outside and also in the house or if necessary, in our workshops.
We are also always ready to invite you to our prayer times or other activities of our life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we ourselves come from many different cultures, it's always a great joy for us to share the essential aspects of our lives with people from all over the world: prayer, working, seeking wisdom and fraternal charity.
Help
The tasks with us will be mainly helping in the garden, in our vegetable garden, little vineyard, in our flower beds, mowing the lawn and weeding. We also need help in our large monastery, with cleaning, possibly also with painting and organizing rooms. And occasionally we will also need help to finish our handicraft products like soaps, jams, candles etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a guest house on the 2nd floor of our convent with a small kitchen, living room, bathrooms and washing machine.
What else ...
The monastery is centrally located near the Sanctuary and Rocca Sanvitale, 25 kilometers from Parma.
Possibility of visiting Parma, Bologna, Milan, La Spezia... The closest train station is at Fidenza or Parma.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (11)
The best part of all was getting to know the community of kind sisters from all over the world and discovering their way of life. Perhaps because of the busy time of year during the trip, they didn't have much time to spend with us or participate in workshops, but whenever they had the opportunity, they… read more
Most of my days were spent gardening (planting lots of flowers, weeding, mowing, etc.) but I also got to help make and package jams, which was surprisingly fun.
The work was… read more
Les soeurs sont toutes adorables, très à l'écoute, attentives, attentionnées, et désireuses de partager… read more
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The best part of all was getting to know the community of kind sisters from all over the world and discovering their way of life. Perhaps because of the busy time of year during the trip, they didn't have much time to spend with us or participate in workshops, but whenever they had the opportunity, they… read more
Most of my days were spent gardening (planting lots of flowers, weeding, mowing, etc.) but I also got to help make and package jams, which was surprisingly fun.
The work was… read more
Les soeurs sont toutes adorables, très à l'écoute, attentives, attentionnées, et désireuses de partager… read more
Nous avons eu la chance de travailler à l’extérieur chaque jour : jardiner, tondre la… read more
Highly recommended
Les sœurs ont été vraiment bienveillantes, souriantes, et infiniment gentilles. Elles sont reconnaissantes du travail fourni, et remercie beaucoup.
Elles ont été attentionnées et voulaient que tout se passe bien pour moi. J’étais invitée aux offices mais… read more
You were a big help for us. We really enjoyed the perfect 'team' you formed with the two other volunteers. Thank you for your discretion and the respect of our life. And for all kinds of work so well done, with simplicity and joy, and always doing everything the best way you could,… read more
Thank you so much for the wonderful past two weeks.
Staying in this convent has truly been a wonderful experience. The sisters are all very kind, inviting, and open. I felt very welcome and appreciated during my stay. The sisters are open and invite you into their way of life.
I’m a spiritual person but I’m… read more
