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Our project aims to transform an abandoned land into a “garden of the heart.”
Located at the foot of the Aspromonte in a protected area, it spans 121.5 hectares and was once home to monks and hermits. The land features centuries-old olive trees, oaks, chestnuts, fruit trees, and a rich variety of floral and medicinal plants. With natural springs, small waterfalls, and irrigation, it hosts sustainable agricultural and horticultural activities and will soon serve as a hub for sustainable methods and personal development.
Today our place is inhabited by me (Paolo) and my family. In addition, operators collaborate on the project, mainly managing the agricultural side.
Our tasks are varied, depending on the season and scheduled events. Volunteers typically participate in building and maintaining spaces, planting, irrigation, harvesting, animal care, assisting with events and kitchen work, as well as general cleaning and organizing. We also welcome new practical ideas that contribute to improving life at the project.
// Accomodation
Volunteering with us means staying in a cozy private wooden cabin, surrounded by nature and calm.
Occasionally, if we’re hosting events or retreats, accommodations may vary to a shared dorm or a raised hut
—but we’ll always make sure you’re comfortable. Blankets, pillows, and fresh bed sheets are provided, and
you’ll have access to a shared bathroom with a gas water heater for warm, refreshing showers.
// Food
In return for your work, we provide ingredients for vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Volunteers can enjoy fresh seasonal produce from our land and a stocked pantry to prepare their own meals. You’re welcome to bring any extra snacks you like, while meat is not permitted. Sharing meals together is a special part of life at our place, fostering community and connection among everyone.
// Commitment and Flexibility
We understand the importance of flexibility, so we offer volunteer positions that can adapt to different schedules. In general, we expect volunteers to commit about 5 hours a day, with one day off on Sundays.
Notes:* We only consider applications for stays of at least 2 weeks or with skills needed on the requested dates.
*We are not currently living here full-time, so at times you may be on your own or with other helpers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
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
Interests
Videography
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Events & social
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are lots of activities concerned self growth and healing process that the travellers can attend.
There are very skilled people on our project who can teach Italian cuisine, agricoluture, poetry.
Help
The Helpers need to be searchers. People that want to cultivate and share personal growth.
We need help to create gardens and to increase the beauty of the place.
We need people able to take care of the existing wooden constructions
We need people who can help in the kitchen or taking care of the vegetable garden that we use for personal use.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
There are different kind of accommodation : the wooden tent, the stilts tent, the caravan, camping tents, rooms in old buildings, tiny house
Food will be provided by us, strictly vegetarian, using mostly the garden production. The preparation has to be autonomous
What else ...
The place is 40 minute away from the city of reggio calabria. There are buses 2 km from the place that goes there several time at day but nothing in the evening. There are trekking routes to enjoy the landscape and the Aspromonte mountain is just 30 minute away by car.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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