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Travelling with Van welcome / Couples welcome / Digital Nomads welcome (Starlink internet)
Experience Authentic Homestead Living in Sicily, Near Noto
We have a dream for a long time, to make a sustainable homestead nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Sicily, near Noto. Join us in a haven of olive groves, almond trees, community, and mindful living.
We are Maxime (Canadian), Alizé (Belgian), Yuna and Jao. In 2010, we started traveling around the world. After more thans 10+ years on the road, we now moved to a more sedentary lifestyle. Back in Europe / Italy / Sicily / Siracuse / Noto.
We first met in Tanzania in 2010 and then started our backpack journey for 4-5 years. Then, for more than 3 years (2015-2019) we lived in our old Mercedes 207D 1985 van traveling all over Europe. We then converted a shuttle bus into our other home (during Covid years) in Canada and then travel North America for a year with it. We have finally decided to settle down under the warm sun of Sicily.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Van life
Technology
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Farming
Events & social
Plant care
Photography
Languages
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Blogging
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Nature
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak 4 languages (not all perfectly but good enough). We have travelled a lot and now since we are more sedentary, we want to give back and welcome you to our home. With us you can learn permaculture skills, exchange nice worldview conversations and share epic travel stories. You can also learn more about the land, sustainable living and promoting a natural way of living. We are open-minded and love to know more about you.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We recently purchase our land. 2 hectars of sicilian beauty with almond and olive trees. We need help and new ideas to start our permaculture garden and enjoy the sun and warmth of the south.
Daily life consists of general help throughout the house as you will learn about sustainable living. We are open to teach you new skills and learn from your existing skills.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Our family comes from both side of the Atlantic and therefore language is a primordial part of our lifes. Our kids speak fluently french and english and currently learning italian. We also both have different accent in French (belgian and québécois), so if you are interested in learning french and or improving our spanish or italian, you are more than welcome!!
Accommodation
As mentioned above, we have a shelter annexed to our van where we live and eat. We can accommodate you if you travel with a van (preferred) OR we might have a place in a roulotte, camper and/or a bell tent with beds on palettes. We have running well water, exterior hot shower and every lodging can have its own heater. We have good running internet and you can charge using the sun or through our main solar system. We share lunch and dinner together in the shelter and we leave you food for breakfast to have either in your lodging or after the kids go to school in the shelter.
What else ...
We are a Belgian-Quebec family of 4: Jao, Yuna, Alizé and Maxime. We know nomad lifestyle well and since we no longer travel full time, we need the world to come to our place. We love hosting people, we love good food, we love to share our love of the land. Welcome home!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starlink internet and we work remotely. We can share a work desk.
Space for parking camper vans
You will have access to water and electricity (limited) as well as a small private area between the olives tree (or almond tree if you prefer) for your van and/or tent on the property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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The property is rural, in an almond tree grove and so quiet and relaxing. I joked to my friends back home (Aus) it was like I had found the Sicilian Outback.
Still close by and short drive to many beaches and towns (Noto was my favourite!) and… read more
They picked up the work quickly and got things done without needing too… read more
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The property is rural, in an almond tree grove and so quiet and relaxing. I joked to my friends back home (Aus) it was like I had found the Sicilian Outback.
Still close by and short drive to many beaches and towns (Noto was my favourite!) and… read more
They picked up the work quickly and got things done without needing too… read more
Chose qui n’était pas facile pour eux car nous vivions chez les parents de Max. Malgré tout, ceux ci nous ont très bien intégré, ca a été un plaisir de partager un bout de vie avec leur… read more
