Descripción
Our goal is to maintain and protect the ancient garden with 1000 year old plants and trees and at the same time produce vegetables and fruit in a time honored, eco-friendly manner. The 9 hectare garden contains olive groves, fruit trees and vegetable patches. Some of the things grown here are lemons, oranges, grapes, artichokes, zucchini as well as the local mirto berries and of course olives. The major part is vegetables.

We are currently some people working all year around with the garden; who is taking care of the cultural activities and who is responsible for plant extracts, productions of oil, marmalade from lemons and orange, who joined the volunteers to support the many projects in San Pietro in Silki. The work we need help with is general upkeep of the gardens, like cutting grass, pruning bushes and trees, general improvements to the infrastructure (Outbuildings, fences, trellises for the grapewines and supports for olive trees) and of course planting, harvesting and making the marmalades, oils, etc. Exact kind of work depends on the time of year.
Recently we have canalized the water for irrigation with the aim to start permaculture's projects and Lotus project.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
The workday is five hours, five days a week. We generally accept helpers for a week up to a month from March to November but longer periods are possible upon agreement. Previous experience in carpentry or ecological agriculture is greatly appreciated.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Italiano: Fluido
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Alojamiento
The main house is attached to the church of San Pietro and is a place for meditation, where people from all religion are welcome. You will be staying in the old convent building in one of the guest rooms. There are both double rooms with private bath and single rooms with communal bath. The convent is large, with spacious communal areas. We have a computer room with internet and also WiFi if you want to bring your own laptop.
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The property itself is located near the touristic and cultural center of Sassari in northwestern Sardinia. In your free time there are plenty of activities close by in Sassari and the bus station is located close by if you want to take a longer trip. There are many quaint towns to visit, like Alghero, Bosa and Castelsardo. The coastline in the area is not as exploited as other parts of the island and you can find many nice beaches not far away.
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- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
Podría aceptar mascotas
Este anfitrión dice que acepta a viajeros con mascotas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
5

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 486111787329

Comentarios (36)

20 ene 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Janaina) para el anfitrión

The experience of being in an ancient convent with only volunteers is wonderful.
Both the island and the town of Sassari are incredible, and well worth seeing.
The association has a lot of space and few people to work with, which leaves many places abandoned.
All the staff are incredible and lovely, however communication is problematic and… read more

(Excelente )

3 jul 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Petra) para el anfitrión

San Pietro Silki in Sassari was such a great experience. The city is not too big nor too busy, its nice sardinian town with caffeterias, gelaterias and restaurants, there is all needed. Beautifull beaches in the region. And such a great team in Silki, I was feeling at home very quick, I was happy to know other workawayers too, it was great… read more

(Excelente )

28 jun 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Sina) para el anfitrión

I enjoyed my time in Sassari a lot. The communication in general could be better (before the arrival and also when it comes to the tasks that have to be done), especially as it was my first Workaway I was a bit insecure how everything works. But at the end it worked out and I found very nice people there.
The place is unique, very special, and… read more

(Muy Bien )

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Precisión del perfil:
(4.0)

Intercambio cultural:
(4.1)

Comunicación:
(3.6)

20 ene 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Janaina) para el anfitrión

(Excelente )

3 jul 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Petra) para el anfitrión

(Excelente )

28 jun 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Sina) para el anfitrión

(Muy Bien )

20 jun 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Petter) para el anfitrión

I stayed here for one month in November 2015 and it was such a memorable experience. Not only was it fun and enjoyable, but also interesting and peculiar! You can feel the atmosphere of the ancient history; in the huge building and the vast gardens, around the orange orchard and centuries old olive trees! In November, the building was dark and… read more

(Excelente )

8 jul 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Stella) para el anfitrión

The description is not accurate. This place is very unorganized. I went to a great expense to go here but I was very disappointed with horrible management. I went to stay 3-6 months but left after a month. The place is nothing special only the building is historical and it is for entertainment purpose only. They have no vegetable garden just few… read more

(Malo )

29 abr 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Katja) para el anfitrión

This was our first workaway and it was fantastic.
The place itself is amazing, the old monastery with its numerous rooms and long corridors and secret passages, the massive garden, the location - right in the city, but it feels like you are far away from everywhere once you are within the walls.
The work was variable, there is definitely… read more

(Excelente )

15 abr 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Francisco) para el anfitrión

My experience in San Pietro was beautiful. I stayed a month there and it was my first experience in Workaway. I worked everyday in only one project which was the garlic plantation. People there is really kind and keen to help you with whatever you need.
The location is great, it is only 15 min walking of the city centre. There are seven hectares… read more

(Excelente )

22 mar 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Trina) para el anfitrión

I stayed here last summer and it was my first workaway experience and was such an amazing one at that! It was such a unique experience. The church itself is so beautiful and full of history in every room! They set me up in a single room, the work was just for the morning, and we always had delicious, fresh home-made lunches!

I would recommend… read more

(Excelente )

30 oct 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Gert) para el anfitrión

Hello:person_raising_hand:My name is Gert (from Estonia) and San Pietro in Silki was my first bigger Workaway experience:blush:and it was great. Great and friendly people and interesting jobs. This place situated near the beautiful old town Sassari. Definitely, if you haven't visited beautiful Sardinia island and Sassari city, this place is good… read more

(Excelente )

10 sept 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Patrick) para el anfitrión

Io sono rimasto a San Pietro per tre settimane e qualche giorno - per farla breve, mi è piaciuto molto nel senso che il mio lavoro nei giardini era abbastanza appagante, avevo tutto il tempo libero necessario per fare delle gite nei dintorni di Sassari e nord Sardegna (nessun lavoro nei fine settimana), e mi ritrovavo nella compagnia di persone… read more

(Excelente )

3 sept 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Marietta) para el anfitrión

What a beautiful place! I enjoyed the hospitality of all the staff members here. The hospitality has no end. Maria Luisa is an amazing woman and made me feel very welcome. I hope to return soon and assist more with this project. They are trying hard to better this place and I want them to succeed. Gavino works extremely hard to organise everything… read more

(Excelente )

28 abr 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Maura Denise Celeste & Marco) para el anfitrión

Sono rimasta a San Pietro 1 mese. Ho svolto diversi lavori. Inizialmente mi sono sentita spaesata per la troppa solitudine ma poi mi ci sono trovata più che bene, tanto che ora mi manca. É un luogo bellissimo . E sono tutti molto gentili e tranquilli. Ho imparato tante cose ! Un giorno ci vorró tornare ! Un abbraccio a tutti voi e grazie per tutto… read more

(Excelente )

31 oct 2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Cherie & Lucy) para el anfitrión

This was our first workaday experience and it was wonderful. The people are kind and generous in spirit. The convent is enormous and yet has a lovely, warm feeling to it. For centuries people have prayed in this place and you can feel it. Two nights a week a choir come and practice. It is truly magical hearing this beautiful music floating… read more

(Excelente )

3 ene 2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Julien) para el anfitrión

This experience was amazing and very interesting. This place is so huge and incredible. I stayed there 2 months with my ex-girlfriend and it was our first workaway experience. In the beginning, all was perfect. We worked outside in the big garden with Luciano, a real good and friendly person who likes transmitting his knowledge about plants and… read more

(Muy Bien )

1 ene 2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Leo & Agustina) para el anfitrión

We stay in San Pietro for one month and it was a perfect experience.
All staff is helpful, and every day they are asking if you need something. Highly recommended for responsible and positive people. They need help for many things. They ask for five hours a day, and if you want to do more hours....good!
Thanks to Marialuisa, Kikko, Gavino one and… read more

(Excelente )

19 dic 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Clémentine) para el anfitrión

I spend very good times to San Pietro ! Thanks to Maria Luisa for her welcome.
The place is really huge ! I worked in the garden with Luciano and in the convent sometimes for restoration, but there wasn't really the good material to do it, so i prefered work in the garden. San Pietro is not so far from the city of Sassari and from the train… read more

(Muy Bien )

26 nov 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Franco) para el anfitrión

Trabajé 2 meses con las personas de San Pietro. Muchas cosas vividas estuve trabajando también en un campo de refugiados africanos donde ellos también trabajan por casi 10 días, la experiencia no fue muy buena no por los inmigrantes sino por el Staff que trabaja ahí. Después trabajé en el convento donde fuél una experiencia totalmente diferente… read more

(Muy Bien )

15 sept 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Bronwen) para el anfitrión

Tony and I spent just under two weeks. We feel as if we had two seperate experiences with this workaway so I've separated my feedback.

We enjoyed our stay at the convent although as mentioned by others there were problems regarding how food is distributed. This is also compounded by the water at the convent not being drinkable, so we waited for… read more

(Muy Bien )

8 sept 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Roger) para el anfitrión

It has been my first 'workaway' experience and I enjoyed it so much. A part from removing paint from windows by scratching it, we could also go to Sassari, to the beach... once you finnished your daily work you have plenty of time to spend wherever you like. It has been so nice :)

(Excelente )

21 jul 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Katja & Aleš) para el anfitrión

San Pietro was indeed special. Living in huge ex monastery with endless corridors can be very adventurous. Every day we discovered dozens of hidden spots with marvelous pieces of old furniture. But it can get creepy at night, especially if you are wandering around alone without lights on. Let’s say flashlight is a piece of mandatory equipment. We… read more

(Muy Bien )

3 jul 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Menachem) para el anfitrión

After a long time that I'm trying to figure out what to write about this magical and fascinating place, I got to the conclusion that Rosa (one review below) just described my experience perfectly and I have not much to add :)
I would like to thank mainly Gavino piu for his help and friendship, Luciano for being such a great boss and teacher in… read more

(Muy Bien )

30 may 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Rosa) para el anfitrión

I had a really good time in the old convent of San Pietro in Silki where I stayed for two weeks. It's a huge place and to discover the whole property is an adventure in itself. I had a big room with bathroom for myself - and I was lucky enough to have electricity and hot water through almost the whole stay ;) The location in Sassari is very… read more

(Muy Bien )

25 may 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Luis) para el anfitrión

It was my first experience as a workawayer and I have to say that I would choose again and again this place because it gave me the opportunity to improve not only my italian but also to grow as a person. I have to make a special mention to Gavino Piu, one of the best persons I have ever met. I have been very lucky also because I did not work only… read more

(Excelente )

28 mar 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Lada) para el anfitrión

Ciao!!!Hello Gavino and Gavino, Hello Maria Luisa, Bruno, Hello All my new friends in this wonderful place !!! This was my first volunteer experience. it was my first practice spoken English. There was cold in February sometimes and was raining, but I'm happy. I now have the Sunny memories about this place. We picked tangerines and oranges, cut… read more

(Excelente )

31 dic 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Camille ) para el anfitrión

Our experience at the convento was amazing! We requested to go there very last minute since another host didn't reply to our messages after saying yes to us, Maria Luisa was so kind to agree last minute! The work is very reasonable, we cleaned around, picked oranges, folded nets, placed books on shelters, folded clothes for refugees camp,… read more

(Excelente )

29 nov 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Kathleen) para el anfitrión

I had a truly wonderful time at this place despite the fact that it was already cold in November. I am glad that I was able to come at very short notice. The work with the olives was good and working with Gavino and Antonello was great fun! That took good care of us volunteers and made sure we're going to have a pleasant stay.
I stayed there with… read more

(Excelente )

31 ago 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Michelle & Natalie) para el anfitrión

I really enjoyed my stay at the convent during june. The work was hard working at the water ponds clearing away all of the bamboo.
The crew of 8 workaways was a great team with lots of laughter and great times.

Gavino was an excellent supervisor and we enjoyed spending time with him and Gavino No 2 and their friends and
families.

The… read more

(Muy Bien )

6 ago 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Marius) para el anfitrión

Beautiful place to stop by, meet other travellers and explore the north of Sardinia.

(Excelente )

9 jul 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Carla) para el anfitrión

Perfetto, terza esperienza assolutamente in sintonia con quello che mi aspettavo e che caratterizza secondo me lo spirito workaway, il posto caratteristico oltre che strategico come posizione, centrale e nello stesso tempo immerso nella quiete di un grande parco /agrumeto ecc. Una parte assolutamente importante in questa esperienza l'hanno… read more

(Excelente )

26 ago 2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Alice) para el anfitrión

A truly wonderful experience from start to finish organised and run by the most gracious of hosts. The convent and surrounds are majestic and vast and so there will always be work to be completed but what is expected of you in time is more than fair. I hope to get back there some day soon as this place and it's people are very special.

(Excelente )

12 sept 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Mariana) para el anfitrión

While staying here, I often told myself "Wow! This is paradise!" In fact, one has everything to be happy there: welcoming and generous hosts, comfortable accommodations, a quiet, beautiful green environment filled with history, delicious fruits growing all around you! The amount of work required was completely adequate and consisted in weeding.

(Excelente )

5 sept 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Marleen) para el anfitrión

We spend just over two weeks at San Pietro and absolutely loved it. The work was mainly weeding and clearing overgrown gardens which was enjoyable and not too hard. It felt good to be able to contribute to restoring such an amazing property.
The hosts here were so kind, accommodating and made us feel very welcome by showing us the surrounding… read more

(Excelente )

5 sept 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Ivana) para el anfitrión

A wonderful and rewarding experience. A perfect balance between working hard and exploring the region. A great way to meet other work aways and the colourful locals. The accommodation & facilities were very comfortable.

The place needs much work to reach its potential & volunteering there promises much reward by achievement for those willing to… read more

(Excelente )

6 jun 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Anna) para el anfitrión

This place is so unique! I am so grateful that I could be a part of this project for a couple of weeks.... and hope with all my heart that San Pietro may continue to live .....
Maria, Enrico, Guyseppe and so many other beautiful people I have met.....thanks for the unconditional trust, warmth, generosity, patience, etc...
The pleasure was… read more

(Excelente )

17 may 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Lea) para el anfitrión

After some weeks, I did not mind anymore freeing the garden from weeds, especially because I had nice company. Though more variety would have been nice. Nonetheless, due to very welcoming, generous and friendly hosts, I absolutely enjoyed my stay. Thank you for everything! I hope to return one day!

(Muy Bien )

12 may 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Robert) para el anfitrión

Despite the fact that their very first foreign volunteer (i. e. me) had to free the garden from old garbage and huge weeds for six weeks, it was a very pleasant stay due to the general friendliness and generosity. Thank you for everything and see you in the morrow!

(Muy Bien )

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