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Welcome to our project made with love and passion for organic farming and happy dogs! I am Franco, I am 27 years and together with my friend Erika (40) we run a farmhouse in the countryside near Penne (PE). Erika is creating an amateur Golden Retriever breeding farm, I'm taking care of the work on the land and the maintenance of the property as well as looking after 6 dogs.
The place we live in is in full nature with a beautiful panorama: the hills of Abruzzo and the highest mountain in the Apennines, the Gran Sasso. As the project was born recently, there is a fresh energy in the air and lots of action well complemented by the peaceful surroundings. We enjoy the fruits of the Earth through a slowfood cuisine using products that come mostly from our garden.
We have many trees: olive, fig, pomegranate, apple, pear, plum, cherry, vanilla persimmon, goji, walnut, almond, hazelnut, jujube and grapevine.
We are looking for someone who loves dogs, who wants to live a simple life, to grow internally and to create a bond with nature with the aim of making this piece of land a little paradise :)
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Benvenuti al nostro progetto pieno d'amore, agricoltura organica e cani felici! Sono Franco e ho 27 anni e insieme alla mia amica Erika gestiamo un casolare in campagna vicino a Penne (PE). Erika sta creando un allevamento amatoriale di Golden Retrivier. Io mi occupo dei lavori legati alla terra e alla manutenzione della proprietà oltre che alla cura di 6 cani.
Il luogo dove viviamo è immerso nella natura, con un bellissimo panorama: le colline abruzzesi e la montagna più alta degli Appennini, il Gran Sasso. C'è una nuova fresca energia nell'aria, il progetto è nato da poco. Cerchiamo di migliorare ogni giorno quello che abbiamo attorno e di gustarci i frutti della terra attraverso una cucina a kmZero i cui prodotti provengono in gran parte dal nostro orto.
Abbiamo molti alberi: olivo, fico, melograno, melo, pero, prugno, ciliegio, caco vaniglia, bacche di goji, noce, mandorlo, nocciolo, giuggiolo e vite.
Stiamo cercando qualcuno che ami i cani, che abbia voglia di una vita semplice, di crescere interiormente e di lavorare per un mondo migliore creando, riciclando e coltivando qualsiasi cosa :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I launched into the world of regenerative agriculture 3 years ago, since then I expanded my knowledge a lot but I am open to learning more and sharing my experience with you.
Regenerative agriculture is an agricultural system that aims to conserve and restore farmland and its ecosystem. It aims to maintain, improve and restore what has been degraded in the past and to live in a more sustainable way.
We like to be very kind, fair and honest people and we look for the same.
We would like to receive the volunteer as a family member!
Help
° help in the countryside / carpentry / greenbuilding
° take care of dogs
° cook healthy
° digital projects
° make natural products from fruits, vegetables and aromatic plants
° organize and renovate the apartment / area
° feel free to express your art and talents
You will help around 25 hours per week - 2 days off, having the opportunity to organize your time alone or in our company to visit historical and amazing natural places around (beach - river - mountain).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
° the farmhouse has been recently renovated and is comfortable and functional
° you will have a single room, hot water and wi-fi
° best if you bring your own sleeping bag!
° we usually eat all together, but sometimes you will cook and eat on your own
° we offer vegetarian / vegan ingredients from our garden, trying to avoid industrial food
° in addition to our own production, we buy fruit and vegetables from organic farmers nearby
What else ...
Penne is a nice historical little town only 20 minutes far from Abruzzo mountains and Adriatic sea. I can tell you how to get to beautiful places around or we could go by car together during free time :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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During the three weeks I spent there with him and with other Workawayers we worked on the garden and on the fields, took care of the good dogs and discovered the area together.
The spot is really near Penne deeply inside the amazing nature… read more
During my stay we worked on the vegetable garden, took care of the beautiful and nice dogs and discovered the area together.
The spot is amazing and the… read more
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During the three weeks I spent there with him and with other Workawayers we worked on the garden and on the fields, took care of the good dogs and discovered the area together.
The spot is really near Penne deeply inside the amazing nature… read more
During my stay we worked on the vegetable garden, took care of the beautiful and nice dogs and discovered the area together.
The spot is amazing and the… read more
I helped him with the… read more
