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This Retreat and Community Centre is located at the edge of a medieval village in Southern Tuscany. This Centre is the cornerstone of an initiative to regenerate and revitalise the local village into a thriving Intentional Community. Our pilot project in Italy is a land-based academy and healing centre dedicated to ethically, environmentally and socially responsible living.
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We are looking for like-minded and like-hearted people who are dedicated to community, service, and shared values. If you enjoy living and working in a culture committed to personal growth and inner work, and you look forward to embracing open and honest communication with people who lovingly respect the land, different cultures and belief systems, and the sacred nature of all living things…
We want to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Events & social
Self development
Farming
Nature
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our Volunteers are invited to join different cultural activities that are taking place regularly, such as:
• Monthly Community lunches
• Weekly sharing circles
• Invitation to meet the community
• Movie nights, pizza nights, jam sessions
• Many community members offer their own workshops using the venues in the off-season. Some are donation based, others free. Volunteers are offered special rates.
Our Volunteers are also warmly invited to share their own skills, for example guided meditations, yoga, dancing etc.
Help
Volunteer roles depend on seasonal needs and your experience.
These may include:
* Landscaping & gardening
* Groundskeeping & physical labour
* Cleaning & housekeeping
* Maintenance & carpentry
* Retreat space preparation
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION:
You either stay on-site (during the colder months) or in the local village in shared housing, 15-20 minutes away (by foot).
-We have shared rooms for our volunteers, depending on availability.
-The bathrooms and kitchens are shared with the other housemates.
-Sheets and towels are provided
FOOD:
-We provides basic dry ingredients and a weekly stipend for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetabels of your choice.
-We have a no meat-policy. Therefore preparing meat is allowed in ones own accommodation or in the shared housing kitchen.
Snacks like fruit, cookies, herbal tea or coffee are available for the volunteers during working hours.
Once per week we have a shared vegetarian lunch together, prepared by our chef.
What else ...
STAY LENGTH
4-6 weeks.
UPDATE (as of May 2026): We are also looking for people to help us specifically on the LAND in our lavender FARM with IMMEDIATE start - ideally for a period of at least 1 month, but negotiable.
We are currently welcoming applications for the following periods:
Pre-Season Preparation: April 1 – May 6 (5 weeks)
Early Season: May 6 – June 10 (5 weeks)
Break / ARC Period: June 10 – July 22 (6 weeks)
Peak Season: July 22 – August 26 (5 weeks)
Peak Season: August 26 – September 30 (5 weeks)
Season End: September 30 – November 11 (6 weeks)
EXPECTATIONS
We expect people working with us to be on time, be honest, keep the residences tidy, to clean-up after themselves, be committed to help and be of service, communicate directly, create harmony, and share and express their talents. And, above all, to agree to LOVE unconditionally.
THE VILLAGE
We live in a small village in the country side. There are beautiful walks that can be done around and there is a bus that is reaching other villages nearby. A local community member can provide taxi service (at a cost) upon request.
WHAT TO BRING
- adaptors for chargers etc
- warm clothes
- rain/wind jacket
- proper shoes for outside jobs (waterproof and warm)
- winter hat and gloves
BENEFITS
Your invited to join the events and workshops organized by and for the community.
In your free time you are invited to explore and mingle with the community members. We encourage You to integrate into the larger community during their stay with us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have 4G internet connection in the main house/community centre. Nevertheless, we strongly reccommend you bring a 4G sim card for tethering with your computer.
Space for parking camper vans
We have parking space and electricity hookups for campervans. This must be confirmed in advance. We also have space for tents.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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The people who volunteer, live and travel trough there are full of love and care.
The place itself has very strong energy.
There are lots of activities happening where you can participate (breathworks, meditations, yoga, etc.)
I learned a lot about myself during this stay… read more
This was the first workway I participated in and it was an extrordinary experience for me. I came to Italy with little knowledge about spirituality and - admittedly - little expectations. But that was changed really fast. It was so great to meet a group of open minded people, both on the volunteer- and the… read more
I have spent 5 months in this place and would love to find the opportunity to have more time together.
So many things we did together that summarize seems almost impossible to me now.
The place is growing really fast and will keep going for a while. Tasks and activities on site are from… read more
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The people who volunteer, live and travel trough there are full of love and care.
The place itself has very strong energy.
There are lots of activities happening where you can participate (breathworks, meditations, yoga, etc.)
I learned a lot about myself during this stay… read more
This was the first workway I participated in and it was an extrordinary experience for me. I came to Italy with little knowledge about spirituality and - admittedly - little expectations. But that was changed really fast. It was so great to meet a group of open minded people, both on the volunteer- and the… read more
I have spent 5 months in this place and would love to find the opportunity to have more time together.
So many things we did together that summarize seems almost impossible to me now.
The place is growing really fast and will keep going for a while. Tasks and activities on site are from… read more
I left with new persepctives and more courage to pursue my dreams. The beautiful and serene surroundings also help to connect with nature and the essence of our being.
I spent most of my… read more
I spent only 2 weeks in this place [text redacted place name] but I had a great time and have met great people during my stay!
The property is large, there are many stone houses spread out that serve as accommodation for volunteers and members of the community. There is a main building with kitchen and commun area, both very… read more
