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Join us transform an abandoned farm into a permaculture homestead in the hills of Bologna, Italy

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  • Last activity: 28 Apr 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Enrico and Sundus!!

    We live in the beautiful and peaceful hills in the province of Bologna where we are developing our farm guided by the principles of permaculture and agroecology. We are putting efforts in making it a site is partially self-reliant, sustainable that offers space for learning, sharing and connecting. We are happily living this advanture and transformation together with our two little kids (almost two and almost 4 years old).

    We look for people who are willing to participate in designing and implementing different projects to and who are willing to take the challenge to learn new skills and create positive change.
    Those who like to retreat from a busy world, and experience a different lifestyle are also welcome.

    We offer the opportunities to learn and participate in the design and implementation and/or improvement of our site development projects, including:
    • Orchard, vineyard, vegetable garden
    • Beekeeping, free-range chicken
    • Water harvesting,
    • Compost toilet and outdoor showers
    • Construction of outdoor kitchen and classroom
    • Outdoor education site for kids

    In addition to the practice experience you will have, we are happy to share with you all the theoretical knowledge on the related topics as well as on themes related to our activities in the site. You are also welcome to join for free the courses we organize.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    If you are leaning Italian, we are happy to teach you some more and help you practice.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We offer the opportunities to learn and participate in the design and implementation and/or improvement of our site development projects, including:
    • Orchard, vineyard, vegetable garden
    • Beekeeping, free-range chicken
    • Water harvest,
    • Compost toilet and outdoor showers
    • Construction of outdoor kitchen and classroom
    • Outdoor education site for kids

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Arabic: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    If you are leaning Italian, we are happy to teach you some more and help you practice.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer in three bedrooms (double and triple bedrooms), based on the availability you might have the room for yourself or shared it with another volunteer. The rooms are basic, and house is simple. It has a shared kitchen, a living room and terrace.
    There is plenty of space for setting up your tent and for parking your camper/van.

    Couples, families, and groups are welcome.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are not far from many cultural attractions that you can reach in less than an hour.
    Bologna and Modena are just 40 min away.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    If you are a digital nomad, you can carry on your activities from here, as you will have unlimited access to internet.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of space for parking you camper/van.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 716898486579

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