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1 month minimum stay
Our beautiful farm is situated in a small canyon created by a continuously flowing river called Manghisi inside a natural reserve. Here there are an incredible number of wild plants and flowers, animals, migratory birds and wild tortoises. The river is full of fish and is lined by huge trees including walnut trees. Through the wildness we have found an ancient jumping platform where children and adults through the centuries have enjoyed jumping into the deep pools.
"Please read all our profile and calendar before getting in touch with us"
1) 3 weeks minimum stay, we are also looking for skilled/experienced longer stay workaways, But first we always have up to one week trial to see if work for both us and get on well..
2) We are In Italy, the kingdom of gluten diet. Sorry but We are not suitable for gluten free workaways. We grind our own local grain to make our pasta and bread.
3) Minimum age 24 years old for workaways with no feedback.
4) Please Let us know which food you don't eat. Very important
5) Permaculture its a way of life not just the gardening aspect. We dont have a commercial veg garden but we move with season, summer is super hot here ( 50 degrees ) , so the summer garden is not the best. We are also concetrating on building a place for running workshop , eating toghether after hikes , big tents for accomodations for groups and learning all his needed for this kind of activities.
The farm and watermill has been abandoned for the the last 60 years, nature took back all the buildings, which we have started restoring. Me (Sicilian) and my wife (UK), after 6 years of off grid life in yurts in England, decided to move back to the warmth of Sicily to continue our lives here. This was the first place we found (or what we feel is that it found us). In August 2013 we embarked on an epic journey transporting all our yurts, tools and materials from England to Sicily in a 16m lorry used to export tomatoes and vegetables from Sicily. After 8 years living in our yurts we now live in our off grid house built with the help of many workaways, also we now have our beautiful children our son, Alfeo, who was born in October 2014 and daughter, Flora born in December 2016.
In the UK we ran a conservation organisation working to raise awareness, create and protect habitats for wild bees and pollinating insects but we are also artists, entomologists, and doers. Carlo is now a qualified Nature and Historical Guide. We work hard but believe in living life well and enjoying life's simple riches. We are working here to create a Non Profit environmental educational centre. We have already created an organic vegetable garden, planted fruit trees, have welcomed chickens, sheep, 2 dogs and 1 cats into our family and are on the verge of completing a house, outdoor kitchen and bathroom for campers. Thanks to all the workaways, friends and family we are making huge strides in restoring the other buildings, managing the land and are planning to set up craft/educational workshop spaces, and renovate the watermill. We are also committed to generating our own energy and remaining off grid.
We also make a home restaurant for tourists! We are food obsessed, and great cooks, we believe In growing our own food in our organic garden and eating the wild plants that grow here, helping us to be as independent as we can. We are in the process to writing a receipe book. We have had many Workaways who were professional cooks coming to stay to get inspired by the unique Sicilian ingredients and the abundant food of this island. Over the years we have collected recipes from workaways from all around the world.
We spend lots of time making lots of food, conserves, jams, tomatoes passata, bread, pasta, pickled vegetables and we pressure can food to keep us going through the winter We don't waste any surplus from our crops. We also pick olives to make our own olive oil. Trying to stay away as much possible from super market.
Why Eco Nature Sanctuary ?
ECO: In our farm all our electric energy comes from sustainable source, we have been living for over 14 years completely off grid and we plan to do so until we are alive. No bills life, free up your dream life.
NATURE: The farm is located inside a natural reserve, surrounded by a river with above small cliff protecting the farm, we have many diverse Sicilian habitats inside the same farm, welcoming an incredible variety of bio-diversitiy. The river makes it a hot spot for wildlife, a Sicilian jungle, most especially in the Summer time when may not rain for at least 3 months.
SANCTUARY: This is not a Sanctuary in the sense that we look after protected species like RSPB or WWF, but because this land has always been remembered in history as a sacred place of great importance and is now a sanctuary for many wild plants and animals but also for all who come to stay here. Inside our land we have heavy archeological restrictions because there are many evidence that was a sacred place. You will be able to visit a over 2000 year old cemetery, made by Siculi one of the first civilisation of Sicily, then used by Greeks and Romans and we have also beautiful cave altars and more.
Updates:
Workaways now are staying in the yurts and caravan. We are in the process to finish facilities for the environmental centre.
Carlo has become a Naturalist Guide taking tourists around the most beautiful natural reserves of our area, which are full of waterfalls and clear fresh water pools, time to time he works also for a company that makes cookery tours for international cooks and food-lovers, visiting the kitchens of the best restaurants in Sicily.
Jessie is an artist, maker, gardener, herbal woman, weaver, builder, social and environmental thinker and doer, mummy and English teacher.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Here you can learn about living close to the land, making, building, organic gardening, foraging, gentle land management, grafting, cooking, woodwork, and much more....
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We ask a minimum stay of 3 weeks to 4 weeks, but already many people have returned and we are also now ready to host longer term skilled/experienced Workaways.
The varied tasks are carried out in a friendly atmosphere for 5 hours a day.
We ask for a 4 euro per day contribution..
We also look for Workaways who are independent and can cook.
No Tabacco SMOKERS live here, many smokers choose this place to quit , we really like people that come with that intention..
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ Why is a contribution is required ? –
To achieve our long term goal to create an educational retreat centre, the Workaway team has agreed to support us in asking for this small contribution towards food (4Euros per day). The Workaway team works really hard to select projects that are worth supporting in this way. We are a very rare case and in exchange we thank you and the the workaway team, by making sure that people coming to stay with us eat extremely well and have an excellent experience.
We love to cook really good, fresh and organic food and here you can also learn traditional Sicilian cooking.
Help needed
Remember life on the land is very different from the "push button" lifestyle in a city. Everything requires a physical effort, this effort is what we love about living in nature, with nature and connected to nature. For most people this effort is called "hard work", for us it is called "living" and it makes us feel alive. Many styles of living nowadays requires no effort, we like the sense of satisfaction that "effort" gives us.
We have found that many people who visit us are not used to physical work because they never have had to use their bodies in such a way (eg. Collecting water and digging). Coming here will hopefully reconnect you with the memory locked in your body, passed on from your ancestors who for thousands of years used that effort (physical work) to keep your family alive. In the meantime our ancestors were connected to the natural world in order to survive. We hope to share a way of living that connects the head, the heart and the hands.
If you expect to use no effort during your stay, please visit other hosts.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Italiano: Fluido
Español: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
Alojamiento
Depending on the time of the year Yurts, tents, caravan and some rooms in the house are available in winter time. Spaces usually are shared by more than one Workaway. We do our best to make it as comfortable as possible for you during your stay. We have lived off-grid for many years and we have everything we need but the facilities are pretty basic by modern standards and it not always easy during winter months. Do not expect en-suite bathrooms and endless hot water but we now have a bathroom in the house with a flushable toilet and the possibility to heat up water for a shower.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SLEEPINGBAG, TORCH, WORK GLOVES AND WORKING BOOTS ( HIKING BOOTS FINE TOO), SHOWER TOWEL AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BE INDEPENDENT AND HAPPY, THIS ARE ESSENTIAL TO OVERCOME TRIAL DAYS especially rainy ones.
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We are situated between 3 nature reserves, Vendicari, Cavagrande and Pantalica. It is situated in the countryside between Palazzolo Acreide (10km), Cannicattini Bagni (7km) and Noto (18km). It takes 30 mins to get to the sea by car. It is very easy to get to and from our farm gate by bus. The best airport to get to us is Catania Airport. There are 4 buses per day from Catania Airport via Siracusa, it is the bus for Palazzolo Acreide. But BE AWARE that the last bus from airport leaves at 18:30 and there are NO buses on Sundays. We ask if possible that you arrive on Tuesday.
Also if you choose other landing destination from wherever you land in Sicily you need to get to Catania to get to us.
Please understand that travel is always an adventure. Sometime things happen and "you" have to accept it, but we try our best to support you in your arrival to us.
At weekends or in the evenings we often like to explore special places of natural/historical importance around our local area or go to the sea. Many people choose to join us. We kindly ask a small contribution towards fuel.
We believe it is important to enjoy life, to live creatively and to be passionate about life so we especially welcome craftspeople, boffins, musicians, artist, positive pirates and everyone who is open to sharing and learning.
Finally… If you would like to bring a gift, we love to remember our Workaways, so if possible….. please bring a recipe, a song or album or a book to share with us….
WE LOVE TAHINI PASTE, Music, books, something you have made to decorate for this land.
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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.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
maximum 5 hours, 5 days per week ( you will need to track your hours)
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 923626153183
Comentarios (133)
13 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Aine) para el anfitrión
Jessie and Carlo's home really is a paradise. The space is so beautiful…the river, the sunsets, the stars, the cosy yurt, the curious chickens and the moody geese! Jessie and Carlo both work really hard to keep everything going on the farm and the volunteers need to work hard too but the work is fair and pretty varied. Their drive and creativity… read more
10 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Aine)
Aine is a great workaway, really helpful, reliable, independent and considerate. Our time together was too short. Or maybe you just came a busy time of the year when we didn't get spend as much time together as we would have hoped. I write this because I felt that I was only just getting to know you when you were leaving and we just didn't have… read more
(Excelente
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11 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Else) para el anfitrión
Jessie, Carlo, Flora, and Alfeo are kind and good-hearted people! They are open to any request (thank you again for screaming with me Jessie!) and believe in your power (thank you again Carlo!). The home they have created for themself is absolutely beautiful and thank you for sharing it with us. They also took me on some reallly nice adventures… read more
10 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Else)
Else is so caring, gentle, hardworking and positive. We loved her laugh and delightful sense of humour. The children, especially our daughter, adored her. Her experience and way with children shines through. She is fun, firm and explores their interests. They really responded to her attention. Else brought such a lovely energy to our home, she was… read more
(Excelente
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10 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jen)
It was such a pleasure to have Jen come and stay with us. She brought with her a huge smile, her beautiful personality and lots of experience. Jen is a wonderful woman. For me Jessie, as a mother younger children it was so reassuring to have Jen stay with us and for her to just know what was needed and to tell me all was good and that we're doing… read more
(Excelente
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10 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Jen) para el anfitrión
Farm was my first workaway experience. Jessie and Carlo are such warm and welcoming people who invite you into their family and the farming experience with such generosity and knowledge. The lunches prepared for guests and the cultural experience were wonderful, with time to also immerse yourself in the natural environment. I cannot thank you… read more
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13 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Aine) para el anfitrión
Jessie and Carlo's home really is a paradise. The space is so beautiful…the river, the sunsets, the stars, the cosy yurt, the curious chickens and the moody geese! Jessie and Carlo both work really hard to keep everything going on the farm and the volunteers need to work hard too but the work is fair and pretty varied. Their drive and creativity… read more
10 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Aine)
Aine is a great workaway, really helpful, reliable, independent and considerate. Our time together was too short. Or maybe you just came a busy time of the year when we didn't get spend as much time together as we would have hoped. I write this because I felt that I was only just getting to know you when you were leaving and we just didn't have… read more
(Excelente
)
11 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Else) para el anfitrión
Jessie, Carlo, Flora, and Alfeo are kind and good-hearted people! They are open to any request (thank you again for screaming with me Jessie!) and believe in your power (thank you again Carlo!). The home they have created for themself is absolutely beautiful and thank you for sharing it with us. They also took me on some reallly nice adventures… read more
10 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Else)
Else is so caring, gentle, hardworking and positive. We loved her laugh and delightful sense of humour. The children, especially our daughter, adored her. Her experience and way with children shines through. She is fun, firm and explores their interests. They really responded to her attention. Else brought such a lovely energy to our home, she was… read more
(Excelente
)
10 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jen)
It was such a pleasure to have Jen come and stay with us. She brought with her a huge smile, her beautiful personality and lots of experience. Jen is a wonderful woman. For me Jessie, as a mother younger children it was so reassuring to have Jen stay with us and for her to just know what was needed and to tell me all was good and that we're doing… read more
(Excelente
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10 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Jen) para el anfitrión
Farm was my first workaway experience. Jessie and Carlo are such warm and welcoming people who invite you into their family and the farming experience with such generosity and knowledge. The lunches prepared for guests and the cultural experience were wonderful, with time to also immerse yourself in the natural environment. I cannot thank you… read more
9 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felice)
Felice is reliable, confident, bright, creative and self assured, she is a seasoned traveller and has much workaway experience. Felice is a great cook with a delicate/fine sense of taste and was very happy to share her dishes. Felice had been to Sicily before and was happy to come back to the good friends she had previously made. She is… read more
(Excelente
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25 oct 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Felice) para el anfitrión
Dear Jessie and Carlo, Thank you so much for letting me stay with you and your lovely family. 🌞 My stay was filled with so many new experiences and insights that I really appreciate and will certainly help me in my personal growth! You are very inspiring with a tremendous drive and energy to start such a project. The way you take care of… read more
5 oct 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Naëma)
Naema is a star, bright and shining. She arrived at a moment of transition, the summer was ending, we were moving our kitchen up from the river to the house in case of storms and floods, our children were starting back at school. I, Jessie, personally was tired, stressed and a bit grumpy, (sorry) not the best company to welcome a new person into… read more
(Excelente
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2 oct 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Naëma) para el anfitrión
My time spend with Carlo, Jessie and the kids was amazing! It felt like I entered a little paradise. During my stay they really took me in and made me feel like a member of their family. They made sure I was happy and well looked after. Jessie is such a kindhearted, youthful soul and Carlo is a cheerful presence, always in for a little dance or… read more
16 sept 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jasmine)
Jasmine was one the best workaways ever. She is so positive, helpful, reliable, friendly and easygoing. She was so happy to get on with everyone who came to visit and at the same time happy to be alone and have time to herself.
Jasmine thank you so much for being such great company, such a great help and
for integrating into our family and for… read more
Jasmine thank you so much for being such great company, such a great help and
for integrating into our family and for… read more
(Excelente
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11 sept 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Jasmine) para el anfitrión
I stayed for 5 weeks with Jessie and Carlo, and had the most beautiful experience. I learnt so much about farming, cooking, nature, families, history and more. Jessie and Carlo have big hearts and kind souls and made me and other workaways feel so welcomed and part of the family. I smiled a lot there.
The work was varied, including preparing… read more
The work was varied, including preparing… read more
1 sept 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jonah)
Dearest Jonah, how can we thank you enough??? Dear wonderful soul, thank you for chosing to come to live with us for the last few months. Thank you for all that you are, all that you brought with you and all that you gave to our family, this land and all who passed by during your stay. Thank you for your wide, open, mischievous delightful smile,… read more
(Excelente
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31 ago 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Jonah) para el anfitrión
There is a reason that Jessie and Carlo have such amazing feedback- this is the gold-standard of what a host family entails. I have never stayed with such gracious and welcoming people. They are both very knowledgeable about the history and traditions of the area. I am shocked at how after just a few months living in a place can feel so much like… read more
19 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucas)
Dear Lucas, thank you so much for coming to help. We all really enjoyed and appreciated your company and help and we were sad to say goodbye to you when you had to leave early. We wish you the very best in your studies in Barcelona and come visit us when you're back in Sicily.
(Excelente
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20 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Lucas) para el anfitrión
Read this if you want the honest truth about a Workawaying with Jessie and Carlo.
First of all, Jessie and Carlo are two curious, loving and passionate human beings who both share the inate desire to live a life driven by love. From the moment I arrived, I felt their kindness in abundance and did so until the moment I left.
Their incredible… read more
First of all, Jessie and Carlo are two curious, loving and passionate human beings who both share the inate desire to live a life driven by love. From the moment I arrived, I felt their kindness in abundance and did so until the moment I left.
Their incredible… read more
19 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mira)
Mira, thank you so much. Thank you for all the help you gave during your stay and for becoming such a loved member of the crew. Thank you for you planting, cooking, play with the children, cleaning and preparing and so much more.
It was so special how you came to know about us, it meant so much that from this connection you came to stay. It was… read more
It was so special how you came to know about us, it meant so much that from this connection you came to stay. It was… read more
(Excelente
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10 ago 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Mira) para el anfitrión
My first experience with workaway was soooooo good!
Jessy and Carlo are both super sweet people who welcome you with an open heart. Together with their children, Flora & Alfeo, they make you feel at home.
The work itself is also very pleasant, it always varies which makes every day different.
And the food, wow! So tasty and special that everything… read more
Jessy and Carlo are both super sweet people who welcome you with an open heart. Together with their children, Flora & Alfeo, they make you feel at home.
The work itself is also very pleasant, it always varies which makes every day different.
And the food, wow! So tasty and special that everything… read more
19 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Fien)
Dear Fien, it was such a joy to have you here at 5 Porte, as part of the family and the beautiful team we had here together during your stay. It felt like a special time whilst you were here. It meant a lot to see you arrive, unwind, relax and be soothed by this place, the river, the crew, the sea and all that embraced you. Thank you for all the… read more
(Excelente
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19 ago 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Fien) para el anfitrión
I spent a little over three weeks with Jessie, Carlo and their two kids and it was definitely one of the best Workaway experiences I've had so far. I am still very impressed by what they have done with their land. They are both very hard workers, driven by a shared passion in which they immediately include you as a workawayer. During my time here,… read more
19 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ximena)
Dear Ximena, where do we even start to thank you? First of all with everything you shared, gave and helped us with. Your beautiful energy. We miss you enormously and we can't quite believe that you are already in Norway. It feels good to think that you arrive there fully charged with Sicilian sun a top up to the Mexican sunshine you carry in your… read more
(Excelente
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13 ago 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Ximena) para el anfitrión
I spent almost 5 weeks with Jessie and Carlo and was the most amazing experience, I could not ask for more in my first workaway. Living in the farm is an experience like no other, the work can be very different everyday, taking care of the garden to then cook amazing meals for guests, cleaning and taking care of the spaces, looking after the… read more
7 jul 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Noemi)
Noemi and Manu were true gifts from the gods as workaways. They arrived with such beautiful energy, so positive, so easy going, so helpful and skilled and just a shear delight to have around. They are sweet, gentle, calm, hardworking and just lovely. They are immediately comfortable, easily becoming part of the family and at the same time… read more
(Excelente
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29 jun 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Noemi) para el anfitrión
We were having an amazing time with jessy carlos, their children alfaeo and flora, nonno and their friends! We stayed for 6 weeks and it was just wonderfull. Its hard to put in words. They are such a lovely family with a big heart and we feel like home at their place. The work was everyday different and fullfilled us deeply. We worked in their… read more
18 may 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Reece)
Reece is such a special soul we are so happy that he chose to come to stay with us and we hope he comes again. He arrived and easily became part of the crew, who together were a wonderful team. Reece has a passion for plants, gardening and the natural world and he was able to suggest ideas for summer planting which I look forward to experimenting… read more
(Excelente
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17 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Reece) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience, and I stayed for about a month at Carlo and Jessies place. It's hard to put into words succinctly the experience, but in short, I had a fantastic time. Carlo and Jessie are both deeply generous, sincere and considered people, and to top that off, they're a bloody good time. Alfeo and Flora, their children,… read more
14 may 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nathaniel)
Thank you so much Natty for all you shared with us and kids. Its been truly amazing having you here, trying your amazing cooking and the sweet soul you are.. We loved celebrating your birthday here .. thank you for all the help in the garden and everywhere .. Wishing all the best in Life
(Muy Bien
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13 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Nathaniel) para el anfitrión
I spent almost 5 weeks at Jessie and Carlo's farm. From the first day I felt welcomed and was quick to get involved with being a part of the family. Their two children Alfaeo and Flora were such fun and seemed excited to have a new friend to play games with and chat to!
Between working in the gardens in the morning and playing with the kids in… read more
Between working in the gardens in the morning and playing with the kids in… read more
1 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Caitlin) para el anfitrión
First, thank you to all the family. I worked mostly with Jessie and she has a very kind nature, and always provided us with a positive, can-do outlook. I came when there were spring flowers everywhere, a very beautiful time of year! We worked 8:30-1:30 ish, doing various jobs. We then cooked and ate lunch, finishing about 3:30. After that we would… read more
26 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caitlin)
Caitlin was a really wonderful volunteer. She brought with her enthusiasm, hardwork, patience, creativity, games, a huge smile, sense of humour and understanding and so much more. Caitlin's passion for plants shines through, she is practical and bright and her attention shine through. She was so helpful and the children adored her. She gave them… read more
(Excelente
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3 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Astrid) para el anfitrión
Hi, I spent 10 days in Jessie and Carlo's house. They are really incredible hosts and the place is amazing. They are really welcoming and the communication is very easy. I had the occasion of meeting the grand-father who is also a very inspiring person, it was funny to discuss with him even if the mix between French, English and Italian wasn't… read more
18 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Astrid)
Thank You Astrid to bring your smile in our house , Its been amazing working beside you. We hope you will come back one day . Thank you so much for all the help..
(Excelente
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26 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew thank you so much to choose us as your first workaway. You worked so hard and your will to learn and your humility was so beautifull to watch. Your kindness and your sweetness left a place in the heart of our family. Unreal.. We feel so blessed to meet such a special soul. Your songs and guitar playing were amazing.. We hope you will choose… read more
(Excelente
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7 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Andrew) para el anfitrión
I spent a week on the farm with Carlo and Jennie and cannot recommend this place and family enough. Before coming I had a call with Carlo to discuss the work and it was exactly as described; hard work outside learning new skills and seeing results when you are finished. This exactly what I wanted on my break from the city.
Half of the food was… read more
Half of the food was… read more
12 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Frances & Gabriella)
Frances and Gabriella are incredibile workaways. It was a real treat to have them here. They had much to share with us especially with cooking.
They work really hard and methodically (make sure you are clear on instructions) and they will always do a brilliant job and on top of that, they cook for everybody almost everyday, making pizza and… read more
They work really hard and methodically (make sure you are clear on instructions) and they will always do a brilliant job and on top of that, they cook for everybody almost everyday, making pizza and… read more
(Excelente
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10 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Frances & Gabriella) para el anfitrión
We were with Jessie and Carlo's family for about a month and are grateful to have been given the opportunity of experiencing living with them on their off-grid farm. During our stay Carlo and Jessie were busy with re-organizing their land in order to build a new road and we have helped clearing up that space (from materials and things to brambles… read more
11 nov 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Mila) para el anfitrión
I stayed with 3 friends at Jessie and Carlo's place, and I enjoyed every second of it.
Alfeo kidnapped me the first day and showed me around their beautiful land, he is such a good guide. He knew all the history behind the old ruins, caves trenches and stones.
It was still cold when we were there, but we went for a swim in the river now and then… read more
Alfeo kidnapped me the first day and showed me around their beautiful land, he is such a good guide. He knew all the history behind the old ruins, caves trenches and stones.
It was still cold when we were there, but we went for a swim in the river now and then… read more
25 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mila)
Mila came to stay with a group of wonderful friends to help us as we cleared and prepared our olive orchard, our wild pear field ready to graft this next winter, a small woodland and the section of the river bank. Mila and her friends were fantastic, great company, joyous, talented, beautiful, great cooks and a real gift to have with us on the… read more
(Excelente
)
22 oct 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Sara Vicki) para el anfitrión
Dear Jessie, Carlo, Alfeo and Flora!
Where to begin...
My stay with you was so special and I will never forget it. From day one, I felt very welcome and the family accepted me with open arms. I learnt a lot about a permaculture way of living, and a new way to live in peace with nature and with consideration and respect for the environment around… read more
Where to begin...
My stay with you was so special and I will never forget it. From day one, I felt very welcome and the family accepted me with open arms. I learnt a lot about a permaculture way of living, and a new way to live in peace with nature and with consideration and respect for the environment around… read more
22 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sara Vicki)
Sarah is one of the best workaways we have ever had. She arrived in the hot Summer months directly from a vegetable farm in Spain, bringing with her, experience and an attentive care for the plants. She immediately fitted in with the family, children adored her and helped me make the last preparations for a yoga festival. From the very beginning… read more
(Excelente
)
22 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mila & Hannah)
Mila
Mila came to stay with a group of wonderful friends to help us as we cleared and prepared our olive orchard, our wild pear field ready to graft this next winter, a small woodland and the section of the river bank. Mila and her friends were fantastic, great company, joyous, talented, beautiful, great cooks and a real gift to have with us on… read more
Mila came to stay with a group of wonderful friends to help us as we cleared and prepared our olive orchard, our wild pear field ready to graft this next winter, a small woodland and the section of the river bank. Mila and her friends were fantastic, great company, joyous, talented, beautiful, great cooks and a real gift to have with us on… read more
(Excelente
)
7 abr 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Mila & Hannah) para el anfitrión
I loved my stay at Jessie and Carlo's!
They are incredibly welcoming and I felt at home the minute I came. The kids Flora and Alfeo didn't hesitate to invite us into their world of games, stories and all the mysteries that lay in their land.
Jessie looked out for us workawayers, made sure we felt good, always having an idea on how to solve a… read more
They are incredibly welcoming and I felt at home the minute I came. The kids Flora and Alfeo didn't hesitate to invite us into their world of games, stories and all the mysteries that lay in their land.
Jessie looked out for us workawayers, made sure we felt good, always having an idea on how to solve a… read more
7 abr 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Bella) para el anfitrión
My stay with Jessie and Carlo was my first work away experience and was such a wonderful place to begin with! I spent 3 weeks on their farm loving the physical work of clearing pruned trees, working in the vegetable garden and cooking exciting meals with salad fresh from their garden. It was great to learn about the surroundings and the history of… read more
7 abr 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Rumi-Blue) para el anfitrión
Working for Jessie and Carlo was such an incredible experience, we where wholly welcomed into the family, and we felt like close friends, laughing and joking and singing songs while working hard made the days fly by! The landscape and history of the farm is so alive, and the children showed us ancient caves and treasures that they had found dating… read more
5 abr 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rumi-Blue)
Rumi came to stay with us at a time when we had a lot of physical, outdoor work to do. We could not have had better company than with her and the other workaways who were staying with us at the time. Rumi’s vitality and capability shines through in everything she does, as well as her wide experience, creativity and upbringing. Rumi is a wonderful… read more
(Excelente
)
29 mar 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Linda) para el anfitrión
Dear lovely Jessie and Carlo,
What an absolute pleasure and challenge have these 2 months been! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for letting me experience the beauty of the nature that surrounds you. Living in the yurt is not as easy in the winter as some might believe but I loved it (tho I believe because I shared the yurt, it was sometimes… read more
What an absolute pleasure and challenge have these 2 months been! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for letting me experience the beauty of the nature that surrounds you. Living in the yurt is not as easy in the winter as some might believe but I loved it (tho I believe because I shared the yurt, it was sometimes… read more
9 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Linda)
Wonderful Linda arrived in her own car, with a fellow workaway who she’d agreed to give a lift to from Palermo. She arrived totally kitted out with all that she would need for her stay and on going adventures of discovery, as well as some of the best coffee I’ve ever tasted, that she generously shared. Equipped with work clothes, tools, Linda had… read more
(Excelente
)
9 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mihails)
Dear Michael the molcher, the survivor, stayed with us during weeks of torrential rain and powerful storms, in fact the biggest flood in living memory. During this dramatic weather, Michael helped us paint our house and keep everything afloat as the weather systems hit. Michael brought with him a real care, a brotherly warmth, great stories and… read more
(Excelente
)
9 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Albane)
We had such fun with Alban, thank you for all your hard work and care that you gave to everything that you did here. Thank you for your love of wine and fine taste buds. Thank you for the work you did here especially in the garden and for helping transform our house during the days of rain. Thank you for playing with Alfeo and Flora and making… read more
(Excelente
)
9 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah didn’t stay long with us but we really appreciated her all that she contributed and shared with us during her stay. Hannah was recommended to us by another workaway who has since become a family friend and has been to stay many times. Hannah lived up to all our friend told us about her. Hannah is very mature for her age, clear thinking,… read more
(Excelente
)
6 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Hannah) para el anfitrión
What a magical place:) thank you for hosting me, thank you for welcoming me.
The life in the jurt, bathing in the river every day, eating your amazing food (the best pasta I´ve ever eaten, Carlo made it himself!), just slowing down and learning about your lifestyle, its difficulties and its beauty was just what I needed.
My stay was shorter… read more
The life in the jurt, bathing in the river every day, eating your amazing food (the best pasta I´ve ever eaten, Carlo made it himself!), just slowing down and learning about your lifestyle, its difficulties and its beauty was just what I needed.
My stay was shorter… read more
9 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Luke)
Luke walked through the door and was immediately embraced as part of the family. The children adored him. He was lovely, helpful and fun. Capable, he is used to working outside and also in helping out around the house. I was always inspired by the stories he shared with me about his mother’s crafts and business creations. Luke it was a real… read more
(Excelente
)
23 nov 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Luke) para el anfitrión
I am so grateful to Jessie, Carlo, Alfeo, and Flora! I felt like a part of the family and enjoyed many wonderful times with them!
As magical as the farm itself is, the family is equally special. It gave me a glimpse of how adults and children can interact among themselves and their environment much different than the way that I grew up. I learned… read more
As magical as the farm itself is, the family is equally special. It gave me a glimpse of how adults and children can interact among themselves and their environment much different than the way that I grew up. I learned… read more
9 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Thibaut)
As soon as we met and worked with Tibo we understood what a gift it was to have him come to work with us on our land. Tibo, an experienced traveller, independent and special man, is skilled. His experience and practical abilities, with we became aware of straight away, made us confident that we could ask him to help us out in many ways. Carlo… read more
(Excelente
)
24 oct 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Imke) para el anfitrión
I can only confirm what other Workawayers already said: It's like paradise! I had such a wonderful time staying with Carlo and Jessie and their two very free and smart kids. What I loved most about my stay was the talks I had with Jessie or Carlo and their friends during work and gatherings of all different kinds. It's a beautiful community and a… read more
24 oct 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Imke)
This summer, I, Jessie, personally found with Imke, one the most joyful and productive rhythms, I have experienced on our land. In the heat of the summer months Imke and I would wake up at 5am, meet for coffee and start working in the cool morning air as the sun rose and whilst the children slept. By 11 am we would have finished may jobs and we… read more
(Excelente
)
24 oct 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Gersey) para el anfitrión
I took the very hasty decision to do a workaway at Jessie and Carlo's home while I was waiting to start an internship in Sicily. I do not regret it even for one second, I had an amazing time and I feel so fortunate to have ended up with this spectacular family. I learned so much from working together with Jessie and Carlo, both very special and… read more
24 oct 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gersey)
Gersey, is a truly special being, quiet and contained, hard working and persistant. The very best salad maker, precise and a real gentle man. The first day he took me by surprise, I gave him a job to flatten brambles and was taken aback by the speed he worked, clearing a large space in a very short time. Gersey was so easy to have stay and… read more
(Excelente
)
24 oct 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stine)
Your three week stay flew by. When I think of you stay it is full of many special memories from your first day meeting Flora and Nonna down by the river and screaming at the top of our voices, just girls together, to dancing under the stars with the grandparents, digging beside you in the garden preparing the bed for next years garlic.
You will… read more
You will… read more
(Excelente
)
24 oct 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Stine) para el anfitrión
Staying with Jessie and Carlo was such a special experience. I immediately felt welcomed as part of the family and was lucky to also meet the grandparents during my 3 weeks’ stay on the farm. Jessie and Carlo are two beautiful souls with inspiring visions, and I learned a lot about self-sufficient living while working side by side with them. I… read more
29 abr 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sultaan)
Sultan arrived greeting us with a huge smile, wise words, depth and enthusiasm. It was a real gift to have Sultan chose to visit our home. We immediately discovered that we share many interests and that there during his relatively brief stay there wasn’t really enough time to share as much as we would have liked to.
Sultan was welcomed by the… read more
Sultan was welcomed by the… read more
(Excelente
)
10 abr 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Sultaan) para el anfitrión
I only have two words of advice to workawayers considering Carlo and Jessie's place: apply now.
I can't even begin to express in words what spending time on their farm does to one's entire being - a being, that in my case, was feeling very stale from years sitting in front of a computer for a living. Being in the family's company, the company of… read more
I can't even begin to express in words what spending time on their farm does to one's entire being - a being, that in my case, was feeling very stale from years sitting in front of a computer for a living. Being in the family's company, the company of… read more
29 abr 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christina)
Cristina arrived in time for Easter celebrations and it was a such fun watching the children searching for eggs amongst the flowers. Cristina was great with the children, we all liked her very much and we are so grateful for all the work she did moving and spreading muck to feed our vegetable garden. Over her short stay we got know Crisitna better… read more
(Excelente
)
19 abr 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Christina) para el anfitrión
i was just 10 days with Jessie, Carlo, the Kids and the animals and it was such a great experience!!!
Jessie, Carlo, Flora and Alfeo are such beautiful Human-beings who taught me a lot! I have some new skills (like using an axt or knowing how to light a fire -finally 😅, etc) and I learned a lot about myself!!! thank you sooo much!!! I feel… read more
Jessie, Carlo, Flora and Alfeo are such beautiful Human-beings who taught me a lot! I have some new skills (like using an axt or knowing how to light a fire -finally 😅, etc) and I learned a lot about myself!!! thank you sooo much!!! I feel… read more
18 mar 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Carmen)
Carmen its an amazing womam , indipendent and very talented , an increadible will to learn new skill. We had an amazing time with her and her 2 dogs , that are quite big but very well trained , she is amazing with dogs .. She travel with her home caravan full of amazing gadjets and amazing tecnologies, its like 007 mixed with batman car.. high… read more
(Excelente
)
12 mar 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Carmen) para el anfitrión
Incredible experience that is not possible to explain with words. It’s so beautiful how they live with the kids, sorrounded by nature, working for themselves and taking advantage of all the oportunities that the earth gives to us, always with respect and gratefullnes. Staying there it’s a way to celebrate the live and realize that the sky is the… read more
10 feb 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Lucie) para el anfitrión
Staying at the farm was a very beautiful and powerful experience and I would recommend to anyone to go there.
I got the chance to connect to this beautiful land in a strong way, through living in the yurt, sharing adventures with the family and Johan - my yurt companion -, using daily my body to work in the garden. It felt very nurturing and I… read more
I got the chance to connect to this beautiful land in a strong way, through living in the yurt, sharing adventures with the family and Johan - my yurt companion -, using daily my body to work in the garden. It felt very nurturing and I… read more
2 feb 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucie)
Lucie, the weeks you stayed with us flew by. It was such a pleasure to have you here, you came at a very special time and so complimented our workaway Johan who was staying with us. You brought such deep rooted intelligence, considerate, strong, practical and wise feminine, a creative balance in our ever evolving family. As a mother it was very… read more
(Excelente
)
8 feb 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Johan) para el anfitrión
I came to Carlo and Jessie in Sicily to escape the cold winter in the north. On my motorcycle, not knowing how long I would stay. And this place really found a place in my heart. It was beyond my expectations! Carlo and Jessie have a wonderful family, with the children Alfeo and Flora and nono also living with them. I've never seen a family so… read more
2 feb 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Johan)
Johan and his motorbike stayed with us for a few months and became part of our family. He used our workshops and tools with care and attention. Skilled, independent, positive, light, it was such a joy to have him here with us. He knows, we did our best to persuade him to stay, hehehe.
Thank you dear friend for all that you shared with us, for… read more
Thank you dear friend for all that you shared with us, for… read more
(Excelente
)
2 feb 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Simen)
Simon stayed with us for ten days at the end of his journey through Italy. He was enthusiastic, ready to help out with everything and anything with a smile on his face. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and especially for your work on the dry stone wall, next to the garden with Carlo.
(Excelente
)
30 nov 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Shakira) para el anfitrión
A really beautiful place, full of nature at it's rawest. All the family are lovely and inspiring in their own way. Jessie and Carlo's story is very beautiful and inspiring of the amazing things that are possible when we have creativity, passion and determination. Lots of good reminders of the continual respect we should give to the earth that… read more
22 jun 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Viggo)
Viggo was an incredible workaway , we had such good time with him, work really hard. Viggo want to learn every skill possible and was very good with childrens. We hope one day we will be lucky enoughto see him here again.. thank you Viggo
(Excelente
)
16 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Viggo) para el anfitrión
Hard to put into words how special a place Carlo & Jessie have built in Sicily, and how moving an experience it was for me to share it with them. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed into the family and into the daily life of the home - always whirring, always something useful to be doing, something new to see, something fascinating to learn… read more
12 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (William) para el anfitrión
This is a very special work away experience; it helps build and form you; teach you amazing life lessons, form deep connections with a loving family and their friends and of course, learn about what it means to live off-grid in the beautiful Sicilian countryside. Carlo and Jessie have a very special family, their two children Alfeo and Flora are… read more
29 oct 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (William)
First stop on Willy's adventure to Japan, such a privalage. Willy was a joy from moment we found him trying to find his way into the land. Galant and humble, positive beyond words and full of fun, despite being in completely new surroundings. The children adored him and so did we. He was up for helping in any way he could, together he helped us… read more
(Excelente
)
3 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Anna-Liisa) para el anfitrión
I spent 3 weeks with Carlo & Jessie and the kids, sleeping in the yurt and living off the grid. Carlo and Jessie are determined, courageous and inspiring people who have chosen the road less travelled even though it’s not always the easiest one. Along the way they have gained a lot of knowledge and experiences that they are eager to share with… read more
29 oct 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna-Liisa)
It was such a pleasure to have Mimmi stay with us. Mimmi is a very experienced traveller and has volunteered in diverse places all over the world. She is pure zen. Ready to take on any task and challenge with utmost ease, calmness, sense of fun and adventure and she gives 100% to everything she does. Mimmi is a wonderful independent woman with… read more
(Excelente
)
17 oct 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Liza) para el anfitrión
Dear jessie, carlo, alfeo and flora,
5 months later and my experience off working and living at your place is still deep in my heart.
I found there a home in Sicilie and I left there also some off my roots :).
The feeling off supporting there project wass quiet easy for me. This was because our way of thinking and being in this society is on… read more
5 months later and my experience off working and living at your place is still deep in my heart.
I found there a home in Sicilie and I left there also some off my roots :).
The feeling off supporting there project wass quiet easy for me. This was because our way of thinking and being in this society is on… read more
22 jul 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Liza)
Liza's visit was a true gift. We had been discussing having more long-term volunteers and without writing anything Liza arrived and asked if she could stay for 3 months with a couple of short breaks. We said lets see how we all feel about staying. Immediately everything felt great. Liza stayed the entire time and from day one became part of the… read more
(Excelente
)
13 jul 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Clinton)
Thank you Clinton for coming to help us. It was really great to meet you and we hope you had wonderful continuation to your European adventure. We wish you all the best when you return to Australia. Clinton was a very lovely workaway. Always positve, easy going, really pleasant company and hard working. It was really great to share my birthday… read more
(Excelente
)
25 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caroline)
Did not show up without sending us a message.
(no se presentó)
17 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (William)
Thank you William for choosing to land in our Farm, for bringing with you so much to share, warming our hearts, tummies and minds. We thank you for your love of food, your abundance of family recipes, your happiness and your desire to cook after days of hard work. Your sense of fun, your open heart, your love of history and knowledge and love for… read more
(Excelente
)
27 mar 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (William) para el anfitrión
Thank you Carlo, Jessie, Flora and Alfeo for an incredible three weeks! I had the opportunity to really ingratiate myself in a truly immersive Sicilian experience in the beautiful surroundings - learning more about working the land, building walls and the cuisine/culture. Reflecting on everything, it was truly the hard work that was the reward in… read more
17 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Line)
Line, we are just sad that you weren’t able to stay longer than you did and we also thank Natalie who had to leave so soon for family reasons. From the moment that you arrived we knew we were so happy to have you here. You are amazing, calm, fun, practical, independent and very hard working. Super adventurous traveling with your van, which was… read more
(Excelente
)
18 mar 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Line) para el anfitrión
This is an absolutely recommended Workaway! Living in a yurt, going to the river, light the fire every evening, cooking together, have fun with the other workaway and all the family, spend time with children, work, take care of the animals and the garden, learn, discover, exchange ricepies, knowledges,... Go to visit beautiful places like Noto,… read more
17 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Patricia)
Patty, thank you so much for coming to stay with us, for being so open and for the joy it was to watch you glow more and more each day. it was such a special time that you were here and we thank you for all that you did here, for your love, for your patience and gentleness, for your invaluable help especially around the house and with the… read more
(Excelente
)
17 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Violette)
When Blanche arrived, Spring arrived and everything here blossomed and bloomed. Blanche is incredible, more than maybe she knows or wants to admit, she is so hard working, capable, a beautiful soul and mind. She brought such fun and everything that she touched gleamed including our house and land. We can’t thank you enough for all your beauty,… read more
(Excelente
)
3 abr 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Violette) para el anfitrión
What a great experience in Sicily with this family ! I was there from 27 feb until 19 march.
I enjoyed that people and their way to live. I have learned a lot of things there and met wonderful people. I have been so lucky to be there with Jessie, Carlo, Alfeo & Flora in the house during the first week of my workaway and after on the yurth with my… read more
I enjoyed that people and their way to live. I have learned a lot of things there and met wonderful people. I have been so lucky to be there with Jessie, Carlo, Alfeo & Flora in the house during the first week of my workaway and after on the yurth with my… read more
15 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mats)
Mat what sweat man you are but a strong at the same time. What an epic mission is this outdoor kitchen thank you so much for your collossiol work. We enjoyed your company so much and especially your music... You are very talented musicians..what a luck to have you here also for such short time.. wishing all the best in life ...
(Excelente
)
14 ene 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Mats) para el anfitrión
Carlo, Jesse, Alfeo, and Flora are a wonderful, inspiring family. They live what they believe, even when it's not always easy.
I am happy I came here. I was a bit messed up inside when I first arrived; they were very understanding and patient, and helped me through :) It was a good experience coming here! Eating sun-baked bread, mandaranci, and… read more
I am happy I came here. I was a bit messed up inside when I first arrived; they were very understanding and patient, and helped me through :) It was a good experience coming here! Eating sun-baked bread, mandaranci, and… read more
13 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Toby )
Toby is not the easiest workaway, but if you get use to his way to be, he is a wonderful person with lots to teach.. our kids love him so much when he left they cry. Big Hart , incredible hard working, no complaints and love washing up..thank you so much for all the help ,road making, out door kitchen, winter woodfire, Drystone walling, trench… read more
(Muy Bien
)
9 ene 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Toby ) para el anfitrión
As I promised. To anyone thinking of spending some time with Carlo and Jessie, don't expect a nice vacation; well there will be plenty of that as well. You will work hard and you will get dirty. Life off the grid is sometimes a culture shock for people, but I think that it's for everyone. I had a wonderful time connecting with the rhythm of the… read more
13 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lakshminath)
What a great workaway.. big smile, lots of will to learn, great chef , always try to help in the house and with kids. We hope you are going to come in summer when is not winter freezing weather, even if winter has something to teach about off grid life... Pity that you only stay for 10 days ... thank you for all the help.
(Muy Bien
)
9 ene 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Lakshminath) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience. I must thank Jessie and Carlo. for being flexible with my dates and accepting to host me. I was really skeptical on the first two days wondering If I made the right choice, primarily because I went with some expectations and ended up doing something which I haven't thought of. But then I slowly sank into the… read more
30 jun 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Jameila) para el anfitrión
Wow well I got way more about of this experience than I ever could have expected. Carlo and Jessie are two of the most warm hearted and inspiring people I have ever met. They put so much effort into creating the best work away experience they could for me and went out their way to make sure i was comfortable and having a great time. I would… read more
26 jun 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jameila)
Jamelia, brought with her, her joyful smile and positivity that lifted everyones spirits and made each day shine even though during her stay the weather was unusually cool, wet and cloudy. Jamelia is bright, curious and adventurous and would be a great part of any team. Her lack of experience is made up by her personality and attitude.
Thank you… read more
Thank you… read more
(Excelente
)
26 jun 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Coline)
Coline was a great help on the farm, easy, reliable, and independent. Coline is a very kind, thoughtful and considerate person and it was a pleasure to have you staying here and helping us out with all the tasks we wanted to complete. It was really good to have a chance to get to know you better after the other louder workdays left. Thank you so… read more
(Excelente
)
22 jun 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Coline) para el anfitrión
I spent three beautifully challenging weeks at Carlo and Jessie's in April. My feedback is late to come but I haven't forgotten you and I still feel the benefits from my Sicilian experience in my daily life back home. Thank you to you two, to Flora, Alfeo and Carmine for showing me and teaching me a different way.
This is definitely a great place… read more
This is definitely a great place… read more
26 jun 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stephanie)
Stephanie is a fantastic workaway, she is hard working, positive, fantastic with children, warm, intelligent, capable and has practical skills and experience.
Stephanie, thank you so very much for all the help you gave to us whilst you were here. The children loved you and we think any hosts who you choose to stay with during your travels will be… read more
Stephanie, thank you so very much for all the help you gave to us whilst you were here. The children loved you and we think any hosts who you choose to stay with during your travels will be… read more
(Excelente
)
28 may 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Stephanie) para el anfitrión
I spent 2.5 weeks with Jessie and Carlo and their wonderful family! This experience was amazing. My task included working in the garden and weeding, picking peas and beans, helping around the house to get lunch ready, cleaning in the house, using a blade to cut down plants, helping with the children, feeding and water all the animals and so much… read more
26 jun 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vincent)
Vincent is hard working, attentive, independent and reliable. He is a great guy and easy company. Whilst he was here he laid a very important water pipe for the house so he will always be remembered for his role in this work and all his work in the garden.
Vincent, we wish you a fantastic adventure and all the very best for the future. Buon Camino
Vincent, we wish you a fantastic adventure and all the very best for the future. Buon Camino
(Excelente
)
22 jun 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Vincent) para el anfitrión
Thank you so much Carlo and Jessie! Wonderful family and the accomodation was really good. The Work That was asked To Be Done was reasonable, and the suggestions for weekend venture s were great. Thank you so much for taking care of me when I was sick. It made me feel more at home here. Hope to stay in touch.
2 may 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Vanessa & Nestor ) para el anfitrión
We feel so glad for met Jessie, Carlo, Alfeo, Flora, Nonno and all the animals. They are a lovely family in a magic land. We loved the time working at the farm and learn about the Sicilian culture. Also we liked to much work in company of an amazing and funny workawayers.Thank you so much for shared your style of life with us, is very interesting… read more
1 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vanessa & Nestor )
Nestor and Vanessa, we are so sad that you couldn't stay longer. You are both so great, and we were so looking forward to get to know you more. Thank you Anyway for all that you did here, your warm smiles, mate, exceptional cooking, Nestor, and much needed yoga by the river - Vanessa, even if it was overwhelmed by children and Nonno. Thank you… read more
(Excelente
)
1 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Erin)
Erin, your are great. We loved your company, your easy going, calm and capable personality. We were just sad that you could stay longer. Good luck with everything. We'll join you barefooted on the beaches of Australia hopefully when you are running the place. Aim high Sister you'll do a great job what ever you put your mind to.
(Excelente
)
10 mar 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Erin) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience and it was wonderful! Carlo and Jessie are inspiring people who genuinely care about this earth and all the people they meet! The kids are gorgeous and are lucky to be growing up in such an idealistic location and with such loving parents! The work is difficult and if you arnt used to physical work you might… read more
1 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Robbie locke)
Rob, we miss you, you are a star.
Thank you so much, it was great to have you here. Thank you for all your hard work and company. Next time we promise there will be a guitar.
Thank you so much, it was great to have you here. Thank you for all your hard work and company. Next time we promise there will be a guitar.
(Excelente
)
1 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laurence)
Laurie, you are a star too. Just thinking about you makes us smile and we cannot thank you enough for all your hard work, positive presence and just being such an easy, warm and genuine person to have around. Please come back. The children missed you loads. Best wishes
(Excelente
)
18 abr 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Laurence) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaday experience and it couldn’t have been any better. I spent four of the most incredible and joyous weeks of my life here. I would wholeheartedly recommend staying here to all workawayers.
The help was lots of fun and the family are just amazing. I’m already planning to return.
Carlo, Jessie and all. Wishing you all the… read more
The help was lots of fun and the family are just amazing. I’m already planning to return.
Carlo, Jessie and all. Wishing you all the… read more
1 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Céline)
Thank you both for all your help, for all you work and for being so flexible being happy to jump in and help especially Carlo on the computer when you first arrived, hopefully that was balanced by outdoor work later on. We were so happy to be the destination of your adventure. your personalities are so different but it was beautiful to see the… read more
(Excelente
)
27 abr 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Céline) para el anfitrión
We spent 3 amazing weeks at Carlo's and Jesse's. It was our first Workaway experience for my sister and I, and we couldn't have found a more welcoming place for this first time.
We've particularly enjoyed working in their beautiful garden (weeding, planting, collecting) and even if it was a first time for us, it was no problem with Carlo and… read more
We've particularly enjoyed working in their beautiful garden (weeding, planting, collecting) and even if it was a first time for us, it was no problem with Carlo and… read more
25 feb 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Olga) para el anfitrión
SALUTE,
for me this was a life changing experience. Thanks to you all in the family, the way you have decided to live and Sicily. You showed me the importance in life and I came back to my big city life with a way more easy way of seeing everything. I’m more harmonic and happy over smaller things. All the conversations and laughs made the start… read more
for me this was a life changing experience. Thanks to you all in the family, the way you have decided to live and Sicily. You showed me the importance in life and I came back to my big city life with a way more easy way of seeing everything. I’m more harmonic and happy over smaller things. All the conversations and laughs made the start… read more
23 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Olga)
Dear Ogla, You are fantastic and you are one of the best workaways we've had staying with us. You are great fun, enthusiastic, hardworking, sensitive to our needs, able to work independently and as a team. You were such a great help and your impact will be felt for a long time within our house. Thank you infinitely for all you shared with us… read more
(Excelente
)
23 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Camila)
Beautiful Camilla, the World needs more people like you, with your inner strength, clarity and hardwork. You have a very special and sensitive relationship and understanding with the natural world and it shines through. It felt as though we had known you for years. It was such a joy to have you staying with us and helping us with our work. Thank… read more
(Excelente
)
24 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Camila) para el anfitrión
A tutti qui!!!!
(family, dogs, cats, donkeys, sheep, chikens, river, garden, trees, wind...)
I am a believer in destiny. When you need something, it finds you and hugs you.
That same destiny brought me with you and I am very happy to have met you.
For me you are the best example of love, union and purpose.
I only have good wishes for you, that… read more
(family, dogs, cats, donkeys, sheep, chikens, river, garden, trees, wind...)
I am a believer in destiny. When you need something, it finds you and hugs you.
That same destiny brought me with you and I am very happy to have met you.
For me you are the best example of love, union and purpose.
I only have good wishes for you, that… read more
7 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tony)
Tony fell into the swing of things straight away and is an extremely easy going, hardworking, positive, considerate man. Tony is also an exceptional chef. It was a joy to welcome him into our kitchen, see him cook and taste his creations. Thanks so much for all that you did whist you were here, for your hardwork and for being part of a fantastic… read more
(Excelente
)
7 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Tony) para el anfitrión
I had an absolutely amazing time on Carlo and Jesse’s farm and home! They are both incredibly welcoming and thoughtful people and have created an amazing environment for travelers to learn about simple living and connect with nature. The lack of amneties was never problematic for me, and only provided a sense of attachment to the world that I… read more
2 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daniela)
Daniela is an extremely sweet, bubbly, creative, positive and deep person who absolutely tried her best and was always willing to have new experiences and face her fears. We really appreciated everything you did during your stay. Due to a busy time and group dynamics we felt that we never had enough time to really get to know you and hear your… read more
(Muy Bien
)
20 dic 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Daniela) para el anfitrión
This space for feedback is not enough to explain my experience in this farm.
The way that I arrive at the farm was unexpected for both parts. Although I tried hard to get during the day at Catania, I was able to only make at 2.30 pm, and the last bus during the day was at 2pm. So, if you are thinking to apply to this work, arrive during the… read more
The way that I arrive at the farm was unexpected for both parts. Although I tried hard to get during the day at Catania, I was able to only make at 2.30 pm, and the last bus during the day was at 2pm. So, if you are thinking to apply to this work, arrive during the… read more
2 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maaike-Rose)
It was immediately apparent that Maaike has a lifetime wealth of experience with animals, in the garden, simple living and on the land and has a very special sensibility for the natural world. She was completely at home in our world. This was a rare gift for us and along with the other Workaways we were able to leave the farm for a few days, have… read more
(Excelente
)
29 dic 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Maaike-Rose) para el anfitrión
Carlo and Jessie are creating a little bubble of tranquility and mindfulness allowing one to live in harmony with and respect for nature here in their little corner of Sicilia ! I was immediately struck by the healing energy of this place and the profound simplicity and truth that off grid living brings. I was brought up on a small holding in… read more
2 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tabea)
Tabia was an exceptional Workaway. After staying 3 weeks with us on her own she returned for another 3 weeks with a group of three other workaways. We happily welcomed her back. It was really great for us to have had the opportunity to spend time on our own with her before she experienced a full house. Tabia was extremely hard working, reliable,… read more
(Excelente
)
1 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Tabea) para el anfitrión
I spent a total of 6 weeks at Carlo and Jessie's farm. It was one of the best times of my life!
Carlo and Jessie and their family are warm-hearted, kind and cheerful people. They welcome everybody into their life, are eager to make you feel at ease and care for your wellbeing.
Work on the farm is diverse. The hosts make sure that you never get… read more
Carlo and Jessie and their family are warm-hearted, kind and cheerful people. They welcome everybody into their life, are eager to make you feel at ease and care for your wellbeing.
Work on the farm is diverse. The hosts make sure that you never get… read more
30 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Valdemar & Villads)
Val and Villas were fantastic workaways, it was so wonderful to have two strong enthusiastic, capable, warm, generous and fun young men coming to stay. Val and Villas are different characters but they make a good team. Villas is a real gentleman, sincere, exceptionally hard working, physically strong, attentive and more quiet of the two. Whereas… read more
(Excelente
)
26 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tess)
Thank you Tess for all your hard work. It was really great to meet you and we wish you all the very best for the future. The garden looks beautiful and weed free thanks to your dedication. During her stay Tess worked tirelessly and extremely thoroughly in every job she was asked to do. Tess is very good in her own company which was extremely lucky… read more
(Excelente
)
15 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Tess) para el anfitrión
The four weeks I spent at Jessie and Carlo's wonderful paradise were better than I ever expected. They were so warm and welcoming and always made sure that I was having a good time. I daresay that I have never eaten so well as at their place, everyday fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden with which we made delicious meals. Jessie is a great… read more
19 sept 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ciara)
Dearest Ciara, you are a star! We cannot thank you enough. You are fantastic, so talented, hardworking, understanding, patient and fun. Thank you many times over for all that you did whilst you were here, for pushing your boundaries and for the legacies you left behind. It will never be the same especially now that we have a waterfall and nice… read more
(Excelente
)
3 sept 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Ciara) para el anfitrión
I absolutely loved the time I spent in Sicily and I learned so much about myself and my capabilities. Carlo and Jessie are wonderful hosts and it was a magical experience to take a glimpse into their way of life, I will definitely be returning! What I will say is that you must like and be used to children when visiting this farm because you will… read more
7 jul 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Rosy) para el anfitrión
What a place! I am so glad to have spent the last month on this wonderful land and with these beautiful people. Jessie and Carlo are so kind and welcoming, I instantly felt comfortable and at Home. As someone who loves being in nature and is very interested in sustainable living, this place is paradise. I am going to miss it so much! The Work is… read more
3 jun 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura)
Dear Laura, thank you so much for all that you contributed, we especially appreciated your help with animals, the children and in the garden but it is important to understand that this way of life also includes work that nobody would choose to do and we were all trying our best. I loved our conversations and wish you all the very best with your… read more
(Excelente
)
2 jun 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión
I've spend a bit more than two weeks with Jessie, Carlo, Flora, Orfeo and other workaways and it has been an amazind adventure. Jessie is a happy superwoman that always try to make you feel welcome. Carlo is also very nice and he cares about your happines and comfort. Orfeo is a little monkey, dinosour or whale depening on the day and flora is a… read more
3 jun 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michael)
Micheal, we are more than a little splash happy that you came to stay with us. Thank you for always being so willing to help with any task that needed doing especially the ones that nobody likes. For us with a toddler and 5 month old baby this was so deeply appreciated especially your help in the house. I loved our conversations, your generosity,… read more
(Excelente
)
30 may 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Michael) para el anfitrión
What an absolute pleasure it has been to be temporarily welcomed into Jessie and Carlo's family. Above and beyond the growth that can be gained from helping with all sorts of work on their land, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Carlo and Jessie. They are a spirited couple with boundless energy and enthusiasm for their project, and are not… read more
3 jun 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katherine )
Katherine arrived in style and we loved her from the very first moment. Her attitude was always so great, positive, hardworking, honest about how she was feeling and always really helpful, possibly more than she realizes or gives herself credit for as well she is stronger Han she thinks too. It was also fantastic thatKatherine had her car and was… read more
(Excelente
)
2 jun 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Katherine ) para el anfitrión
For me, this experience was incredible. I was keen to join Jessie and Carlo because I wanted to experience a more self-sufficient and sustainable way of life. Jessie and Carlo were so welcoming from the moment I met them, which unexpectedly involved Jessie having to drive my car from where I'd managed to get it stuck ...
The nature of life and… read more
The nature of life and… read more
3 jun 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Finn)
It was a real pleasure to Have Finn stay with us. He was one of the most practical and experienced workaways we've ever had. He worked fast, was always efficient and could always be trusted with any task given. His independent approach made his time with us very easy and enjoyable. Although, Finn made it quite clear that he was no happy to do… read more
(Excelente
)
2 jun 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Finn) para el anfitrión
I have spent one month at Jessies and Carlos place and really enjoyed my time there. It is a place, with an amazing spirit, in a really beautiful region and the food is absolutely delicious.
To be honest, it was not allways easy for me to addapt to such a different way of life, but in the end, it was a really nice experience and I gained tones of… read more
To be honest, it was not allways easy for me to addapt to such a different way of life, but in the end, it was a really nice experience and I gained tones of… read more
29 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew thanks for all your hard work, your help, your sensitivity and understanding during a not so easy time with two little ones and the worst workaway we've ever had. Thank you for all the work you put into doubling the garden and you know that you will be remembered and toasted for a long time to come.
It was a real shame that during your stay… read more
It was a real shame that during your stay… read more
(Excelente
)
17 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Andrew) para el anfitrión
To Carlo and Jessie,
As soon as I arrived I felt very welcomed and instantly part of the family :) During my stay we mainly focused on starting a completely new garden bed from scratch, clearing brambles, and daily tasks such as feeding the chickens/ giving water to the donkeys. As for food, the shared lunch was always delicious! Breakfast and… read more
As soon as I arrived I felt very welcomed and instantly part of the family :) During my stay we mainly focused on starting a completely new garden bed from scratch, clearing brambles, and daily tasks such as feeding the chickens/ giving water to the donkeys. As for food, the shared lunch was always delicious! Breakfast and… read more
29 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Matthew)
Matt was wonderful, an excellent workaway and intelligent with his dry, dark and wry sense of humour. What a breath of fresh air after Alicia. We really felt that Matt understood our role as hosts and was very helpful and understanding. Even though I think it wasn't always easy for him when he was passed a baby to hold. Thank you for your… read more
(Excelente
)
13 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Matthew) para el anfitrión
Fresh from living in London, my time here was rewarding as I slowed down to a more natural pace of life and loved being able to reconnect with nature; the surroundings and evening light is beautiful (great if you like photography). I really enjoyed this as my first introduction to both workaway and Sicily. Although physical work is not always easy… read more
18 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Raquel)
We can't believe that you've never received our feedback until now. Raquel you were a truely wonderful workaway. We still remember your joyous company, your positivity, your hard work and the help you gave us. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We wish you all the very best and wonder how life is now for you. Xxx
(Excelente
)
14 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Raquel) para el anfitrión
Dear Carlo and Jessie, thank you so much for sharing your proyect, I'm so happy i got the priviledge of meeting you and your own little paradise. Ive learnt so much working with you, Lucy, Serena, Kia, Chico and the other workawayers. You just know how to create the perfect atmosphere to make people feel welcome in your home. You've taught me to… read more
9 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Alicia) para el anfitrión
This was my first ever workway experience,
Jessie and Carlo were great hosts that made sure I was well fed and well rested however it could get a bit hectic and chaotic at times with the a two year old and an infant. Now the work expected of the volunteer was definitely hard and physically exhausting work but, this experience was one worth… read more
Jessie and Carlo were great hosts that made sure I was well fed and well rested however it could get a bit hectic and chaotic at times with the a two year old and an infant. Now the work expected of the volunteer was definitely hard and physically exhausting work but, this experience was one worth… read more
19 dic 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elias)
What can we say? I mean, You are wonderful! You are a brother to us, part of the family. Aruba, Aruba! Thank you for finding us and we're happy that the gods conspired to make it so. We'll meet again and you have a home here on this Island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea too. Thank you for all the help you gave us, for the crisp edges, for… read more
(Excelente
)
18 dic 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Elias) para el anfitrión
After a different workaway host in Catania cancelled at the last minute, Carlo and Jessie came to the rescue. I could not be more grateful to the guy that cancelled because if he had not, I would have never met this amazing family. Carlo, Jessie, Carmina, Anna, Alfeo, and Flora thank you for an incredible experience that I will remember for the… read more
19 dic 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Svenja)
We were not planning to have workaway in the lead up to our second baby's arrival but when we received the request from Svenja and Sandra we knew we couldn't turn them down and we are so happy that we made that immediate decision. The girls had cycled from Germany, camping along the way, so we knew they would be able to cope with minimal lifestyle… read more
(Excelente
)
16 dic 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Svenja) para el anfitrión
After weeks of travelling we arrived at this amazing place of this wonderful family and immediately felt at home, when Carlo and Jessie welcomed us with their smiles (before we arrived we had been a bit worried about the long list of regulations, but after getting to know these open minded persons our worries disappeared). It is fascinating to see… read more
17 nov 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Pascal)
Pascal was without a doubt one of the most easy going, clear, considerate, content, independent and positive workaways we've had helping us. He worked hard, doing every task extremely well and was good company whilst being sensitive to our needs as a new family. We really appreciated everything you did whilst you were here. Thank you especially… read more
(Excelente
)
5 nov 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Pascal) para el anfitrión
I had a really wonderful time at Carlo, Jessie and little Alfeo’s place ! They are open minded, warm hearted really friendly and welcoming and you will feel from the first moment as a part of the family! I spent a little bit more than 2 weeks at this place and the time went by very fast. The land they own is wonderful and it’s amazing to see what… read more
2 nov 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Felix) para el anfitrión
jess, carlo, carmine and alfeo are lovely people! they live in paradise there and their pets are adorable(except those stupid donkeys) the food is really healthy and all of them are great to cook, eat and chill with.
the farm is off-grind and if you are interested in renewable energy and pumping systems there is a lot to learn.
gladly i had a… read more
the farm is off-grind and if you are interested in renewable energy and pumping systems there is a lot to learn.
gladly i had a… read more
30 oct 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felix)
Felix is one of this workaway which is very hard to forget because works really hard. He is a builder , and work like builder and smoke like a builder. Sometimes seems that he smoke more then he work, but it is an illusion, he works very fast and always catch up with his smoke brake. After a while i realize that tabacco it is his fuel. He is a… read more
(Excelente
)
30 oct 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rosa)
Thank you Rosa for all you did at the farm. We have learnt so much from this experience with you...best luck with your journey.
(Muy Bien
)
30 oct 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Rosa) para el anfitrión
I had a really nice time staying at Jessie and Carlo's family. They are very welcoming, the land is beautiful and the tasks were nice and diverse: weeding, harvesting, cooking, taking care of the animals, etc. We had interesting talks as well about life and I could lend a book about capitalist cultures :) Grateful for the hospitality. Thanks… read more
23 oct 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kinsey)
Kinsey was a great workaway who worked extremely hard, most of all in the garden. She always did a fantastic job even if it took longer than the usual 5 hours. Kinsey was keen to finish anything she started. It was wonderful to see her transform everyday and so willing try many new experiences, especially food.
We wish you all the best and would… read more
We wish you all the best and would… read more
(Excelente
)
26 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Kinsey) para el anfitrión
this was my first workaway experience and it was amazing. leaving America I was sick of the wasteful lifestyles of so many people around me. I think the most important thing I've learned is that living sustainably with the land and environment with minimal waste IS possible to do.
I did a lot of garden work which I have to say is very… read more
I did a lot of garden work which I have to say is very… read more
4 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alexandre)
Alexander the Great, Thank you so much for coming to help us here. You were an easy, positive and helpful workaway. You were so adaptable, to willing to learning and to try new things . It was such a joy to witness many of your “first time” experiences – eating chillies, mussels, enjoying salad, corn on the cob to name a few. We will eat the… read more
(Excelente
)
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Alexandre) para el anfitrión
Such as a great stay I've had within Carlo and Jessie's family and farm, so first of all, thank you !
I've decided to backpack through Sicily for all the month of August, and I've chosen to stay during a few weeks with Carlo and Jessie, to make them part of my first trip alone. Thus, I have to say it was an amazing experience (I've caught the… read more
I've decided to backpack through Sicily for all the month of August, and I've chosen to stay during a few weeks with Carlo and Jessie, to make them part of my first trip alone. Thus, I have to say it was an amazing experience (I've caught the… read more
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jennifer)
We have had a stream of wonderful inspiring workaways but we can easily say that you are one of the most positive and happy people, we have ever had to stay. Thank you for being just such a joy to have around, so positive, helpful, fun and easy to be around. You are great and we are so lucky that you chose to come to stay with us. We were very… read more
(Excelente
)
30 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jennifer) para el anfitrión
What a truly fantastic time I had at this is workaway retreat!!!
Carlo and Jessie and the most loving, welcoming, hospitable and generous people I know. Spending time on the farm I learnt so much about; Sicilian cooking, the historical artefacts, yoga, and sustainable lifestyles. Their family have a consistent energy and positivity which is… read more
Carlo and Jessie and the most loving, welcoming, hospitable and generous people I know. Spending time on the farm I learnt so much about; Sicilian cooking, the historical artefacts, yoga, and sustainable lifestyles. Their family have a consistent energy and positivity which is… read more
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Véronique)
Veronique what an increadible workaway, always knew what to do Even when we were not there .. it was a shame that your stay was cut short but we understood your need to go. We thank you so much for all that you brought with you to our land. We appreciated all you gentle and subtle teachings and especially your dog whispering talents with Cosmo,… read more
(Excelente
)
30 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Véronique) para el anfitrión
A beautiful time share with beautiful people with a grand project on a magical land! Grazie mille for taking me in your big workaway family. i came with the intend to reconnect with the land, nature and self, and found the space and place to do so, through hard work, animal care, bathing in the river, talking with the donkeys, bounding with Cosmo… read more
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paola)
Thank you so much Paula. You were such a lovely workaway and guest. Alfeo fell in love with you immediately. You were very sweet, positive and we really enjoyed your company. Thank you for all the help you gave us especially with the dogs, who we dearly miss, weeding the garden, sewing seeds and sanding the windows. Hopefully one day we’ll see you… read more
(Excelente
)
3 jul 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Paola) para el anfitrión
Absolutely wonderful place and beautiful people.
Three weeks weren't enough. I love your beautiful paradisiac home/farm. You are really lucky to have that piece of land as your house. The river is amazing, I just loved swimming there everyday. The garden is awesome too, and the food we eated, the salad, the vegetables, so fresh, I'm thankful for… read more
Three weeks weren't enough. I love your beautiful paradisiac home/farm. You are really lucky to have that piece of land as your house. The river is amazing, I just loved swimming there everyday. The garden is awesome too, and the food we eated, the salad, the vegetables, so fresh, I'm thankful for… read more
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucas)
Thinking of Lucas, brings a smile to our faces, a warm sweet contented feel to our tummies and happy hearts. Thank you Lucas you are great and we were very lucky to have you here as a workaway. You brought your talents of making cakes, sweets, and of transforming disorganized, tired areas into gleaming, shinning pleasant spaces to be in. We… read more
(Excelente
)
16 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Lucas) para el anfitrión
Foi uma experiência incrível, diferente de tudo que já vivi antes!
Um dos pontos positivos é que o Carlo deixa bem claro na descrição e nos emails o que você irá encontrar no sítio, e isso é muito bom. O lugar é muito bonito e tranquilo, e o tempo que se passa lá parece voar de tão rápido! Os voluntários ficam alojados numa tenda, e usamos o rio… read more
Um dos pontos positivos é que o Carlo deixa bem claro na descrição e nos emails o que você irá encontrar no sítio, e isso é muito bom. O lugar é muito bonito e tranquilo, e o tempo que se passa lá parece voar de tão rápido! Os voluntários ficam alojados numa tenda, e usamos o rio… read more
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jiří)
Jiri, Jiri, Jiri thank you for all you help and for being such a great workaway. Than k you for your positivity, your movement, the positive attitude you gave to everything you did. You worked really hard and we really appreciated everything you did here. Very occassionally you didn’t always listen to the instructions we gave you but after when… read more
(Excelente
)
28 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jiří) para el anfitrión
I couldn't have a better introduction to Carlo, Jessie and my fellow workawayers - they all picked me up the first day and we went to enjoy nighttime Siracusa which I would wish everyone to witness.
From there it only got better, as I experienced being in an environment full of learning opportunities and diverse challenges I've not faced… read more
From there it only got better, as I experienced being in an environment full of learning opportunities and diverse challenges I've not faced… read more
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elinor)
Dearest El, thank you for choosing to come to stay with us. Thank you for everything that you brought with you, your songs, your positive, clear, beautiful and intelligent spirit. Thank you for being so sensitive and understanding during a time that was not so easy for us as hosts. You are a great cook, hard worker and were a really fantastic… read more
(Excelente
)
6 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Elinor) para el anfitrión
I feel very lucky to have spent this past month here. Thank you Jessie and Carlo for welcoming me on to your beautiful land and into the family. I enjoyed learning from and growing alongside you both!
As Ben has said below, the work was varied, fun and sometimes a welcome physical challenge. I loved living outside, washing in the river and… read more
As Ben has said below, the work was varied, fun and sometimes a welcome physical challenge. I loved living outside, washing in the river and… read more
1 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Benjamin)
Dear Ben, your smile and your words were always great company. The guitar and your resonant voice were always a nice melody for everyone. Thanks for all the work you did, I loved listening to you singing away whereever you were working. Thanks for holding Stella our dog as she was going to the stars, you are a hero for me, for us. Thanks for… read more
(Excelente
)
3 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Benjamin) para el anfitrión
I could (I have, I will) write many things about my time there. I'll try to keep this review short and sweet. The work was roughly what you'd expect. We dug trenches, planted onions, cleared brambles, made tomato sauce, did some light carpentry, etc., as well as daily chores like feeding the chickens and keeping the house clean. There was a mild… read more
9 jun 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jacob)
Jacob - you're great! It was a joy to have you here with us on the farm. Alfeo adored you from the moment he saw you. Thanks for working so hard and with such determination to do such a thorough and great job for every task you were given. As you said yourself you are a man of few words but this didn't effect in the slightest how much we enjoyed… read more
(Excelente
)
29 may 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jacob) para el anfitrión
This place is paradise. From the people, the location, the food, and the projects my stay was an incredible adventure and experience. First off, Jessie and Carlo are both extremely passionate and caring people who are one of kind. They are some of, if not, the most genuine and kind people I have had the pleasure of getting to know.
The food I… read more
The food I… read more
9 jun 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marieke)
Marieke is a wonderful, positive, hardworking person who is considerate, intelligent, fun and understanding. We feel very lucky that she chose to stay with us and we started to miss her the moment she let our farm. Merieke's easygoing yet precise and clear personality meant that she slipped into the rhythm of our days very easily, we could!d trust… read more
(Excelente
)
29 may 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Marieke) para el anfitrión
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS EXPERIENCE!
I had an incredible time here which I will never forget. I spent 4 weeks (felt like fast forward though) on this farm and I hope to be able to return soon.
Jessie and Carlo are so welcoming and warm. They are people that you actually like to work for and help out and people you can have loads of fun with, too.… read more
I had an incredible time here which I will never forget. I spent 4 weeks (felt like fast forward though) on this farm and I hope to be able to return soon.
Jessie and Carlo are so welcoming and warm. They are people that you actually like to work for and help out and people you can have loads of fun with, too.… read more
5 may 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Génesis )
Genesis the sweetness and chilly energy of Mexico, she infused our farm with a relaxed and positive vibe. Before she walked to a job you could feel her smile arriving before her. She has planted, with the help others, all of our garden including tomato & chilly plants, Mexican black beans and much more. We are so honored to have someone called… read more
(Excelente
)
29 abr 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Génesis ) para el anfitrión
IF YOU DON'T LIKE PASTA, PLEASE DON'T COME! owww i'm almost leaving this amazing place, where you only drama it's about the donkey. I REALLY enjoy stay here 3 weeks (to fast) meet crazy Carlo, sweet Jessie, wild baby Alfeo and lovely Carmine change my life, wow this place it's magic, you fall in love, you can feel this place like home. The food… read more
20 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Louise & Daniel)
Lou and Dan, what a hard working team you are. Thank you both for the incredible job you did in the garden, transforming it, weeding it and helping the others to reshape it. The animals loved you and we were impressed by your punctuality and the precision that you gave to every task and which you did better even than you seemed to have… read more
(Muy Bien
)
17 abr 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Louise & Daniel) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Jessie, Carlo, Alfeo and Carmine for 3 weeks in March/ April over Easter. There are so many gems contained here, it is difficult to leave succinct feedback! It seemed a bit of a hectic time at first with Jessie, Alfeo and Carlo needing to take trips to the UK, but as soon as jobs were sorted and we had settled to each other’s… read more
20 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy in the sky with diamonds, what a brilliant girl you are. Thank you so much to choosing to stay with us. Your smile lit up every day even in front of the hardest jobs and your positivity transformed every occasion in pleasant moment. Lucy loved completing every job she started and took great pride in doing each task really well. The only thing… read more
(Excelente
)
15 abr 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Lucy) para el anfitrión
Wow wow wow, Carlo and the gang, 'thank you' just doesn't seem to cover it. I feel so damn lucky to have been involved in a project that is trying to reinvigorate such ancient land while creating, teaching and promoting sustainable living. The work was hard but always fair and varied and you always feel like a valued member of the group. The… read more
7 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Frederic)
Federic, Wow what a great workaway you are! Whatever we asked Federiç to do, he did it exactly as we'd desçribed or even better. We never had to say something twice, he just got it. Federic has been incredible in the garden, super fast learner, definitely the best fork digger we've ever had. Thank you so much for helping make our vegetable garden… read more
(Excelente
)
18 mar 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Frederic) para el anfitrión
First of all: you can read this or just apply immediately. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find more at Carlo's and Jessie's place!
I spent my entire life in cities and never had any experience with the countryside. So I got to Sicily with a certain respect for what espects me. I arrived at lunch time, already in a good mood due to the… read more
I spent my entire life in cities and never had any experience with the countryside. So I got to Sicily with a certain respect for what espects me. I arrived at lunch time, already in a good mood due to the… read more
7 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alyson)
Alyson what a storm of positivity, laughs and smiles you are. She is was great and we loved her time here, even if she has a tendency to make troubles when she was left on her own in the garden. Our little boy and animals fell in love and we were sad to say goodbye. I think is because super powerful smile and voice. Alyson is increadibly good on… read more
(Excelente
)
15 mar 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Alyson) para el anfitrión
I will miss Carlo and Jessie's place very much!! Alfeo is a handsome little charmer and Kiyo the dog was my fav animal - big, cuddly and protective. Expected, rightfully so!, to help prep and clean up for mealtime outside of the 5 hrs of work (completely worth it - Jessie is a master chef!). Carlo is a task-driven guy: he wants to see a job… read more
7 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mark)
Mark is a very honest and sweet man. We loved his Irish singing and thank him for staying with us. We just wish he could have smiled more often. Unfortunately we had huge difficulties communicating with him, which did not help the situation. Even if a job was explain many times and many times asked if he understood most of the time the job was… read more
(Muy Bien
)
19 mar 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Mark) para el anfitrión
Thank you Carlo and Jesse for accepting me; for a great quality and quantity of food; for making me natural and alternative remedies for my blister and sore throat; for your caring and sharing in general.
I enjoyed the variety and physicality of the outdoor work, despite my stay coinciding with a period when I wasn't at my best physically. One… read more
I enjoyed the variety and physicality of the outdoor work, despite my stay coinciding with a period when I wasn't at my best physically. One… read more
6 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Richard)
The Philosopher Richard, what a sweat soul to have around, we felt so blessed with his presence and mostly with his overwhelming positivity.
Make sure he has his tabacco and he will work more then you expect doing all the tasks requested. One Workaway hard to find and hard to say see you soon. Really hope will come back To share wiTh us his… read more
Make sure he has his tabacco and he will work more then you expect doing all the tasks requested. One Workaway hard to find and hard to say see you soon. Really hope will come back To share wiTh us his… read more
(Excelente
)
3 abr 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Richard) para el anfitrión
Capitano Carlo and his lovely family are navigating an ambitious project on positive vibes in the direction of paradise. We found a place full of energy, beautiful nature, wonderful animals and the thought that everything is possible.
GoodMood Jess your creative head inspired us a lot. Only one week with you was not enough.
Little Alfeo keep… read more
GoodMood Jess your creative head inspired us a lot. Only one week with you was not enough.
Little Alfeo keep… read more
9 feb 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna Maria)
Anna was a great workaway, easy to be around and consistent. We were extremely impressed by your desire to challenge yourself, to overcome your fear of dogs and dislike of cheese. Your achievement to do both was fantastic. Thank you for doing this here with us. Thank you for all your hard work especially in the garden but also helping us bring… read more
(Excelente
)
3 feb 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Anna Maria) para el anfitrión
Jessie and carlo are a very adventurous couple, it is a real pleasure staying and working with them. I have stayed 2 weeks in January with them and it was a unique time. Their place is easy reachable from the airport of Catania and they make sure you will have a warm welcome. The communication before my arrival was excellent, clear and fast.… read more
26 ene 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jieh Long)
Koh the most silent workaway we have ever had yet through his actions he was certainly deeply felt. We loved him. After a few months of holiday of not having workaways, Koh was the best way to get back into it. At times we felt he was not even here, whereas at the same time he was working really hard to make sure that all the tasks given were… read more
(Excelente
)
15 ene 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jieh Long) para el anfitrión
The excitement was the traditional food!
The enjoyment was the starry night sky~
Just in two weeks, I got uncountable first time experience in here.
It's definitely happy family and lovely place to be with, they eased my nervousness as me being a totally new workawayer.
I had also learned a lot from Carlo, Jessie, Carmina and Alfeo, about… read more
The enjoyment was the starry night sky~
Just in two weeks, I got uncountable first time experience in here.
It's definitely happy family and lovely place to be with, they eased my nervousness as me being a totally new workawayer.
I had also learned a lot from Carlo, Jessie, Carmina and Alfeo, about… read more
1 nov 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Giovanni)
Thank you Giovanni for all the help you have given us, your friendship, for your singing (the best bohemian rhapsody cover ever) and especially your cleaning skills where your Sicilian blood and mother's training certainly shines through.
If you give Giovanni a task he will do it extremely thoroughly and with the greatest of care as long the as… read more
If you give Giovanni a task he will do it extremely thoroughly and with the greatest of care as long the as… read more
(Excelente
)
15 sept 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Giovanni) para el anfitrión
I had a great stay. At first I thought it'd be a little difficult to get used to. But then i realized, that this place was also supposed to be mine for 3 weeks. Not as a guest but as a resident. You do work for about 5 hours a day, as well as daily chores like: feeding the animals, washing up, general maintenence throughout the property, helping… read more
12 oct 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Morandin & Caïola)
We were honoured to be Baptiste and Sophie's first workaway hosts at the start of their year long adventure around Europe. From the moment they arrived they helped out with and witnessed many changes on the land and they could not have more helpful, enthusiastic and understanding. Sophie and baptiste are a great couple. Fantastic, sweet, positive,… read more
(Excelente
)
5 oct 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Morandin & Caïola) para el anfitrión
We, Sophie and Moradin' (Baptiste) spent our first workaway to Jessie and Carlo's place ! It was amazing ! We learnt so much from them ! How to ccok, how to leave in a different way. Jessie and Carlo are incredible, they know so much and they know how to do so many things ! The place is wonderful with the river the donkeys and everything.
It's a… read more
It's a… read more
8 sept 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex is a truely exceptional workaway. Hardworking, intelligent, thoughtful, considerate, easy and just lovely to be around are all ways that we would describe Alex. We felt this from the moment he arrived. Alex just simply, calmly and easily slipped into the swing of everything.
Alex we wish you the very very best and have no doubt that you'll… read more
Alex we wish you the very very best and have no doubt that you'll… read more
(Excelente
)
8 sept 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
I had an absolutely amazing 4 weeks here! It was my first Workaway experience and the first stop of my travels - a perfect way to begin. Carlo and Jessie are so welcoming and I felt at home right away. I honestly enjoyed all the the work I was given, it was varied and challenging and I feel fitter and healthier as a result. I especially enjoyed… read more
5 sept 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jessica)
Aviso: El workawayer canceló su estancia o no se presentó a última hora
(no se presentó)
3 sept 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tyrone & Fie)
Fie is such a wonderful woman, full of energy and happy to work hard on any task she is given. She is also great with animals and a good cook.
On the other hand Tyrone since he arrived did not show any real interest on working or socializing. He also didn't seem particularly open to listen advise on how to cope with the hot weather. Eg Get your… read more
On the other hand Tyrone since he arrived did not show any real interest on working or socializing. He also didn't seem particularly open to listen advise on how to cope with the hot weather. Eg Get your… read more
(Bueno
)
31 ago 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Tyrone & Fie) para el anfitrión
Our first workaway experience.
Jessie and Carlo are good people and the farm is beautiful, however sometimes the work and everyday life on the farm was too hard in the extreme Sicilian heat and we weren't ready for it. If we had chosen a bit more carefully what time of the year to go it would've been a totally different experience for us. After… read more
Jessie and Carlo are good people and the farm is beautiful, however sometimes the work and everyday life on the farm was too hard in the extreme Sicilian heat and we weren't ready for it. If we had chosen a bit more carefully what time of the year to go it would've been a totally different experience for us. After… read more
3 sept 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ricardo)
Ricardo the big smile of Brazil, what a kind and sweet soul you are.
He has the strength of dragon. It was really fun seeing him breaking wood with his hands. Ricardo his an increadible cook, thank you for your Brazilian recipes and he loves hard work. It was amazing seeing Ricardo growing and changing every day. We felt so lucky to have him… read more
He has the strength of dragon. It was really fun seeing him breaking wood with his hands. Ricardo his an increadible cook, thank you for your Brazilian recipes and he loves hard work. It was amazing seeing Ricardo growing and changing every day. We felt so lucky to have him… read more
(Excelente
)
31 ago 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Ricardo) para el anfitrión
Working here was my first workaway experience and I'm very happy with my choice after 2 weeks staying here. On my first days I had a "shock" of reality because I lived my whole life in the city, but with the time I got used to it and learned how to enjoy simples things that sometimes got lost living in a city flow. I could learn a lot from Jessie… read more
26 ago 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Toha )
Toha worked extremely thoroughly and we thank her for working so hard and taking great care with every task she was given. She was extremely pricise in everything she did and everything was done to a high standard. Toha is an incredible worker and a very special and creative person. She is also a great cook and great with Alfeo. On the other hand… read more
(Muy Bien
)
14 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Toha ) para el anfitrión
Dear Carlo and Jessie, I finally found a moment to leave you a thank you! I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay with you, to work, to share. I admire the vision and dedication you both have to make your dreams come true. I have learned not only about what it contains to live life in a different way, but also about human relations… read more
26 ago 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leire)
Che fuerzaa...(what a power) It has been a pleasure to have you around during our holiday time. Thank you for all the essential jobs you were doing to give us a needed rest, especially with the animals and garden. You worked so hard and it was a pleasure seeing you growing every day.. Loving the river and the farm animals.
We wish you all the… read more
We wish you all the… read more
(Excelente
)
1 ago 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Leire) para el anfitrión
I have spent two weeks here for my first workaway and it was truly amazing! It has been a great example of team work for sure. It was amazing to see how the project is going on so well and fast! That was really inspiring for me :)
Also, the land is amazing! I loved been surrounded completely by nature. The sounds of the river and all the crickets… read more
Also, the land is amazing! I loved been surrounded completely by nature. The sounds of the river and all the crickets… read more
26 ago 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Amaia)
Che fuerzaa...(what a power) It has been a pleasure to have you around during our holiday time. Thank you for all the essential jobs you were doing to give us a needed rest, especially with the animals and garden. You worked so hard and it was a pleasure seeing you growing every day.. Loving the river and the farm animals.
We wish you all the… read more
We wish you all the… read more
(Excelente
)
24 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Amaia) para el anfitrión
Hi!
I have spent the last two weeks here and they have been amazing!
i have choosen this place because I was interested in their project, and because I wanted to know more about living more conected to nature and I can sincerely say that this two weeks has overcome my expectations! the work is hard sometimes but they never asked anything… read more
I have spent the last two weeks here and they have been amazing!
i have choosen this place because I was interested in their project, and because I wanted to know more about living more conected to nature and I can sincerely say that this two weeks has overcome my expectations! the work is hard sometimes but they never asked anything… read more
26 ago 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kseniia)
Xenia the Russian genius. We do not usually take on people below 20 years old, but even if Xenia was 19, her profile struck us and we decided to make an exception. We can honestly say that Xenia is exceptional. She is completely open to learning and challenging herself. We were astonished to see Xenia over coming fears, especially of insects.… read more
(Excelente
)
18 ago 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Kseniia) para el anfitrión
I still don't believe that I left this calm and silent place in a middle of Sicily and that I'll not see Jessie, Carlo and Alfeo in the nearest time. 20 days passed like one and all the memories that I have now will be unforgettable and precious for all my life. I arrived to a beautiful white house with blue windows and straight away was treated… read more
25 jul 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michael)
Micheal the hart of Scotland, the warmth of your country and sweetness of whysky and water, show me the truly incredible power of your people. You really made me wanting to go and visit the place that made such an amazing sweat and fun soul that truly you are. Working hard for Micheal is just fun and pleasure to learn that effort equal relax, most… read more
(Excelente
)
21 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Michael) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway and i am very fortunate to have spent it here. Jessie & Carlo are both amazing people and do a fantastic job of making you feel at home here. From feeding the chickens in the morning, to swimming in the natural pool, to eating some of the best food ever(4 euro contribution is nothing), and the wondeful trips to… read more
25 jul 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel arrival was like a mix between father christmas and Mary Poppins, his bag was full of the most amazing gift, spices and incredible rare food delicacies from Israel (4 kg of tahini). We got the best of Israel and his cooking, what to say: incredible. We had amazing chief here before but Daniel showed us the love for his profession, we felt… read more
(Excelente
)
21 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Daniel) para el anfitrión
This has been my home for the past three weeks and its been a great experience thank you jessie & carlo(wonder woman & tarzan) for making me feel at home i learned how to dive and collect sea urchen and slaughtered my first chicken, which for me was very important as a cook, working in the garden and in the house, having three meals together as a… read more
23 jul 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sian)
Thank you so much for everything you shared and brought with you in body and spirit during your stay with us. It meant so much for you to come and stay with us. I think it was also very healing. It meant the world to have you here, especially to visit and meet Alfeo, to see the start of our work on this land and at this extremely important stage… read more
(Excelente
)
16 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Sian) para el anfitrión
Beauty, creativity, innovation, gratitude, joy, fun, fulfillment, dynamic, courageous, loving and caring, ambitious - some of the words that spring to mind when i think of Jessie and Carlo and their project.
Thank you both for my time with you and your family (humans and animals). I have known the two of you since your time in the UK, building… read more
Thank you both for my time with you and your family (humans and animals). I have known the two of you since your time in the UK, building… read more
20 jul 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Danielle)
Danielle, bèfore you arrived we thought we loved tahini and aubergine , but you revolutionized the way of how to use this two ingredients. Thank you so much for all new receipes you brought to our Farm. You are a legendary cook, very knowledgeable in the garden and extremely hard working. Danielle is a very special woman, we had such incredible… read more
(Excelente
)
10 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Danielle) para el anfitrión
Dear Jessie and Carlo, how can i express the magnificent experience i had in your farm during the three weeks i stays with you i don't know. As soon as i arrived you made me so comfortable, immediately i knew that i arrived to the right place. The river, the animals, the house, the yurts, the farm and the entire land , plus the people coming in… read more
20 jul 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maximilian)
Maximilian aka Maxibond, a friend more like a brother. We found in you a family member maybe from another life, who knows, but for sure this month and a half has been full of great life moments, legendary achievements, inner growth and incredible meals. Max was unstoppable on average he would work for more than 6 hours per day with always the… read more
(Excelente
)
7 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Maximilian) para el anfitrión
I can hardly believe it is at an end. My time spent working with (i couldn't even write your name without crying with a smile) Carlos and Jessie has been filled with so much love and good work. Work on my heart, spirit, body, recipies, and ways to interact with people and the world.
I am so inspired to move to some land in the country and love… read more
I am so inspired to move to some land in the country and love… read more
30 jun 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Allegra)
Allegra... Happiness, calmness, generosity, creativity, hardworking, kindness, honesty and a healthy dose of mischievousness. These are some of the words that come to mind when we think of Allegra. From the moment Allegra arrived here the farm was vibrant with her positive energy. Thank you so much for all you contributed. We felt very lucky to… read more
(Excelente
)
22 jun 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Allegra) para el anfitrión
What a fantastic stay !
Jessie and Carlo are both truly wonderful people, they are hard workers, enthusiastic, creative and also know how to have fun! I really enjoyed the hard physical work and watching how quickly things move when everyone works together. as everything they do, this project is very ambitious and i found it inspiring to see how… read more
Jessie and Carlo are both truly wonderful people, they are hard workers, enthusiastic, creative and also know how to have fun! I really enjoyed the hard physical work and watching how quickly things move when everyone works together. as everything they do, this project is very ambitious and i found it inspiring to see how… read more
16 jun 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Jake) para el anfitrión
My amazing time spent with Carlo and Jessie provided everything I was looking to get out of workaway and more! The hard work made the gains all the more rewarding in the job as well as personally, as I can reflect on all the great things we did during my stay, but also how it has shaped me as a person. Its a great feeling to witness the benefits… read more
10 jun 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jake)
If you ask Jake to move a mountain, he will do it. He just loves doing physical activity and any hard work for him is an excuse to get exercise and improve his colossal body. Jake is so independent and good fun to stay around. He stayed at the farm for a month that went so quickly. We achieved so much, thank you Jake for all you did for us and… read more
(Excelente
)
10 jun 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Gina) para el anfitrión
Carlo and Jessie have to be the nicest people I have met on my journey so far! They welcomed me with a very clean and cozy yurt :) I made such great friends with the other workawayers thanks to the set up Carlo and Jessie provided. The experience was about working towards the same goal, but we all had different roles. Then when we had down time,… read more
10 jun 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gina)
The moment Gina arrived at the Farm the air was infused with positivity, nobody could stop smiling or laughing around her. She is like an angel on a mission of bringing positive energy wherever she goes. It was really fun having you at the farm. Thank you for all you contributed to the family and farm. Gina helped especially cleaning the floor of… read more
(Excelente
)
21 abr 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yun Chen)
Dearest Jenny, you are a star! The moment you left we missed you so much. You have made such a lasting impression on us that you will always be part of this place and this family. Thank you so much for everything. You worked so hard from the moment you arrived in the house, garden, the land and yurt, you made us laugh each day, you were incredible… read more
(Excelente
)
14 abr 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Yun Chen) para el anfitrión
Dear Carlo and Jessie and Alfeo and carmina and Lele and Anna and so many other people :
Can't believe it's already my very last day here ! Feel like I could just stay here forever! (Sorry, mommy and daddy back in Taiwan...XD) having met sooooo many nice and interesting people here, most of all, hardworking and all trying to live a better life… read more
Can't believe it's already my very last day here ! Feel like I could just stay here forever! (Sorry, mommy and daddy back in Taiwan...XD) having met sooooo many nice and interesting people here, most of all, hardworking and all trying to live a better life… read more
21 abr 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sophie)
What a sweet soul! We were so sorry that you had to leave early but we completely understood and only hope that one day you'll be able to come back to see us. Thank you for all your hard work especially in the garden and helping us prepare for the party that you weren't able to share with us. Thank you so much for your recipes and also for cooking… read more
(Excelente
)
10 abr 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Sophie) para el anfitrión
Carlo and Jessie are wonderful people who straight away welcomed me with open arms. Though I only stayed a week they were beyond amazing i really felt like part of the family from the very first night!!! The work was fair and satisfying and the communal cooking together gave a wonderful sense of community....sharing is caring! I came during easter… read more
21 abr 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kimi)
Wow what an incredible time we spent with you. Thank you so much for everything you shared with us during your stay. Thank you for your easy going nature, your clarity and honesty, your hard work, your openness and your gifts. You are extremely special. We wish you all the very best with everything especially the adventures you are about to embark… read more
(Excelente
)
20 abr 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Kimi) para el anfitrión
Wowzers these people are amazing. I couldn't of asked for a better experience.
I stayed 2 weeks & didn't want to leave.
I was incredibly lucky to have come at a time where i got to be part of baby Alfeos 6mth celebration & what an honour it was to be part of & too meet the wonderful family.
Carlo & Jesse are so warm & welcoming. Very easy… read more
I stayed 2 weeks & didn't want to leave.
I was incredibly lucky to have come at a time where i got to be part of baby Alfeos 6mth celebration & what an honour it was to be part of & too meet the wonderful family.
Carlo & Jesse are so warm & welcoming. Very easy… read more
26 mar 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Filippo )
Pippo is hardworking and kind, in search of his truth and with a great will to learn. It has been a real pleasure to work shoulder to shoulder like real brothers and sisters. Pippo we really respected how you were so ready to try new experiences, to challenge yourself and to not become rigid or stuck in the choices you have made. We also really… read more
(Excelente
)
22 mar 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Filippo ) para el anfitrión
Working hard, shoulder to shoulder like brothers, cooking in the yurt and eating extraordinary delicious meals "back at the table". These are the memorable moments that shaped my first workaway experience with Alfeo, Jessie, Carlo and all the other inspiring people, including the other workawayers, I met. It was an amazing time. I am glad I could… read more
26 mar 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elias)
Elias is great, easy going, methodical and hardworking, willing to learn new skills and to experience a lifestyle working outside. Elias thank you so much for all the great work you did around the place, for being so sweet with Alfeo and thank you for staying so positive and helpful despite the not so easy weather and conditions. Thank you for… read more
(Excelente
)
23 mar 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Elias) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Carlo and Jessie for three weeks in March. It seemed like a bit of a hectic time, with lots of effort going on to get the house finished, the crazy weather, and of course to take care of little Alfeo (which is probably the best job on the farm)
That said, there was still lots of variety in the work I did. It was hard, especially… read more
That said, there was still lots of variety in the work I did. It was hard, especially… read more
26 mar 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Theo & Phoebe)
Hold the phone! Shut the front door! These are two of the best workaways ever! Over the past three weeks the weather has been difficult but having Theo and Phoebe with us truly brightened up each day and their incredible positivity, which was highly contagious, lightened everyone’s spirits. They are the most wonderful workaways and we would highly… read more
(Excelente
)
23 mar 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Theo & Phoebe) para el anfitrión
Four weeks have flown by in a flash. Over all an awesome challenging experience that has pushed us both in many different ways, allowing us to learn more about each other and ourselves.
Right from the beginning Jesse and Carlo made us feel welcome and started to show us the ways of the yurt. Jesse is an amazing mother, cook, host and friend.… read more
Right from the beginning Jesse and Carlo made us feel welcome and started to show us the ways of the yurt. Jesse is an amazing mother, cook, host and friend.… read more
26 mar 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Gordon) para el anfitrión
Sorry guys, I thought I left this reply ages ago but obviously not! Its been a few months since I stayed here but its a place I still think about regularly with great affection. The people, the work, the food, the energy.. Everything about this place is really beautiful and invigorating. Carlo and Jessie are beautiful people, incredibly generous,… read more
12 nov 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gordon)
Having Gordon as a workaway is like winning the lottery. He is such a wonderful man. He is thirsty to learn new skills, hard working, calm, generous, intelligent and a really special person to have around. Gordon thanks for everything, we wish you luck and we really hope to see you here again.
(Excelente
)
3 mar 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leonard)
Thank you so much for looking after our donkeys so well during your stay, feeding them every morning, giving them a good brush and most especially giving them lots of love. Thanks for helping to clean out and feed our chickens, mulching the artichokes in the garden as well as clearing the ground outside the house. It was such a shame that during… read more
(Muy Bien
)
2 mar 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Leonard) para el anfitrión
It has been our pleasure to have helped Carlo, Jessie and Alfeo one step closer to achieving their long term goal of creating a working nature sanctuary. This project is still in a reatively early stage and as such we were mainly engaged in supporting the construction of their farmhouse, as such future workaways should remember to bring their own… read more
9 feb 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nicolas)
What a wonderful, entertaining and funny man Nicola is. It was incredible to have an electrical engineer on the farm, fixing electrical bits and pieces that we'd long ago given up ever working again. Nicola also plays the ukulele, so music accompanies him wherever he goes. Nicola worked extremely hard whilst here but works best when being guided.… read more
(Excelente
)
28 dic 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Nicolas) para el anfitrión
Even if i'm not a man of punctuality... I'm a man of my word :)
We toasted to honesty so that's how I'm gonna be in this review.
I had a good time during the two weeks I spend here. The work was hard, sometimes I felt it was a bit too much even if it was fun and most importantly, expressly announced in the profile. They have an amazing project… read more
We toasted to honesty so that's how I'm gonna be in this review.
I had a good time during the two weeks I spend here. The work was hard, sometimes I felt it was a bit too much even if it was fun and most importantly, expressly announced in the profile. They have an amazing project… read more
4 feb 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katerina & Martin)
We could not have chosen better people to look after our land, yurts and
animals whilst we travelled to visit our family over Christmas. Martin and
Katrina stayed for a week before hand learning how we run everything, they
worked extremely well with Carlo, they were thorough, calm and methodical
in every job they did. We returned to find all… read more
animals whilst we travelled to visit our family over Christmas. Martin and
Katrina stayed for a week before hand learning how we run everything, they
worked extremely well with Carlo, they were thorough, calm and methodical
in every job they did. We returned to find all… read more
(Excelente
)
9 ene 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Katerina & Martin) para el anfitrión
Words can't express how wonderful this experience was. The longer we stayed and went on with our duties the more we enjoyed it. We loved the animals - Serena and Lucy, the donkeys, always curious about what we do, Ciko and Kia, the dogs, accompanying us on the beautiful walks around and Cibele and Lorenzo, the naughty and funny cats. Our time at… read more
11 dic 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jack)
As soon as Jack and Beck arrived we realised that they are those rare workaways who are skilled, knowledgeable, talented and really know how to work. It was such a pleasure to have them to stay with us. If you are hosts, do not be afraid to give these two complete projects and you will be rewarded with a job well done embellished with beautiful… read more
(Excelente
)
5 dic 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Jack) para el anfitrión
We feel blessed to have chosen this place as our first workaway. It was a pleasure to have contributed to this incredible project and we will certainly be back in the future. Our hosts and baby Alfeo, their pets and their home are amazing. Good luck and remember, ambition is key. With love Jack & Beck
12 nov 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alexandra)
We have been so lucky to have had Alexandra staying with us during this busy and special time for our family with the arrival of our first child. It has been such a joy to have Alex with us, she is incredibly talented, fun yet mature for her age, she relishes hard work and being physical, is intuitive in that she sees what needs to be done before… read more
(Excelente
)
11 nov 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Alexandra) para el anfitrión
What a luck to have been working with Jessie and Carlo for more than a month now here!
In between the birth of Alfeo, the relaxing evening playing music and singing and the work on the house and on the land I can really say that my stay here has taught me much more on so many levels then whatever I was expecting when coming in Sicily !
Beware.… read more
In between the birth of Alfeo, the relaxing evening playing music and singing and the work on the house and on the land I can really say that my stay here has taught me much more on so many levels then whatever I was expecting when coming in Sicily !
Beware.… read more
12 nov 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ivy)
Ivy was great company, highly creative, musical and an incredible cook, which was great especially as during the time she stayed with us Jessie was giving birth to and looking after our new born baby boy. With even the simplest ingredients Ivy was able to make delicious meals. The time Ivy was here with clocks changing meaning less light, a new… read more
(Muy Bien
)
11 nov 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Ivy) para el anfitrión
Expect to work hard, play hard, share a lot, and eat a lot of incredible food! This was my first Workaway, and overall, my experience here was great. Carlo, Jessie, and their family are incredibly generous and caring, fun to be around, and have chosen to live inspiring lives. The landscape is beautiful and filled with all sorts of ancient secrets-… read more
5 nov 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Peter )
Peter never confirmed or got in touch with us to let us know that he was coming, we just received a text when he arrived in Sicily on a Sunday morning, (even if we wrote in the profile that there are no buses to us on a Sunday). We had to delete our plans for that day and arrange for someone to pick him up from the city.
Since Peter arrived he… read more
Since Peter arrived he… read more
(Bueno
)
22 oct 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Peter ) para el anfitrión
Like many workawayers, I came to the farm from the city and not used to farmwork and it was a bit of a culture shock. The communal atmosphere, where 'sharing is caring', runs through every experience I had here, from eating some of the best food I've ever had to working in the some of the hottest temperatures I've ever been in. The work was… read more
11 oct 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Amir)
If you have Amir as a workaway you will be very lucky. Amir is such a wonderful and interesting person to have in your home. Amir is an amazing cook, hardworking outdoors and indoors, kind, intelligent and immediately became a friend who we hope to keep in touch with. Amir we wish you all the best and hope to see you again in the not too distant… read more
(Excelente
)
6 oct 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Amir) para el anfitrión
I had a fantastic time here with Jessie and Carlo, I left refreshed and inspired. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel like part of the family, rather than an employee. Jessie the food blew me away, I still cant adjust to English food! The fruit and vegetables just dont taste the same! The 4 euro contribution is nothing for 3 all-organic… read more
6 oct 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jon Kjetil)
Dear Jon, from the first moment I saw you I thought we had known each other already. Jon is extremely reliable and trustworthy, he works well on his own, he is very precise especially when he works with wood, and most importantly is a good friend to have. Thank you for all your hard work, for looking after the garden and the animals. Every moment… read more
(Excelente
)
5 oct 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Jon Kjetil) para el anfitrión
AMAZING!!! is a word you hear and say innumerable times every day in this little paradise:)
It really is AMAZING, I spent 3 AMAZING weeks with Jessie and Carlo, the animals and a few other volunteers.
They are relaxed and fun people who make you feel at home, and their AMAZING cooking is really worth the money and much more!
I feel so lucky to… read more
It really is AMAZING, I spent 3 AMAZING weeks with Jessie and Carlo, the animals and a few other volunteers.
They are relaxed and fun people who make you feel at home, and their AMAZING cooking is really worth the money and much more!
I feel so lucky to… read more
16 sept 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer ()
It was so great to welcome Jasper into our home. From the moment he arrived conversations about the choices we make in life flowed. Thank you so much for all your help around the land, with the animals and in the yurt. We felt as though we made a good friend and you know you can return here whenever you want. Perhaps we'll see you sometime in… read more
(Excelente
)
12 sept 2014
Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión
What a unique experience. Carlo and Jessie welcomed me with open arms and hearts. I can recommend this to everyone.
The land is a paradise in the rough. The work is basic manual labor. The hosts are very good managers. The area is littered with remnants from old civilizations dating back 20.000 years.
Your bath is the most idyllic little… read more
The land is a paradise in the rough. The work is basic manual labor. The hosts are very good managers. The area is littered with remnants from old civilizations dating back 20.000 years.
Your bath is the most idyllic little… read more
(Excelente
)
16 sept 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jack)
We couldn't have asked for a better workaway than Jack. During jack's stay we had such a enjoyable, productive and memorable time. We were really struck by Jack's warmth, level headed ness and enthusiasm. Jack was clearly completely reliable from the moment he arrived, he learnt fast, used his own initiative and was loved by all the animals. Jack… read more
(Excelente
)
9 sept 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Jack) para el anfitrión
I couldn't have asked for a better workaway host than Carlo and Jessie. They made me feel at home from Carlo's "Welcome to Sicily" phone call to the day I left. They took me on various trips out including to the beach, enabling me to see a real Italian life! Work was sometimes hard, but was very rewarding, especially knowing I had one of Jessie's… read more
16 ago 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tim)
Tim you are amazing, and we feel so fortunate to have had you with us over the last few weeks. How can we thank you for all you have helped us with? Your energy and positivity was ceaseless and we are so happy to consider you a dear friend who will always be part of our family and will always have a place to stay here next to the river in Sicily.… read more
(Excelente
)
29 jul 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Tim) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway... a great experience! Living outside under the trees, working with my hands, swimming in the river, enjoying the sun, and the song of the birds and the crickets...
This is a beautiful historical wild spot in the Sicilian countryside. The hosts Carlo and Jessie are just lovely. I’ll remember their stories about the… read more
This is a beautiful historical wild spot in the Sicilian countryside. The hosts Carlo and Jessie are just lovely. I’ll remember their stories about the… read more
16 ago 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (John)
It was really great to meet John, he was so positive and happy to help out. The week that John came we were busy working on a roof which needed finishing quickly, the work was heavier than usual but it was so good to have John working with us.
We were really sad to see you go, especially as it was much sooner than we or you expected but just to… read more
We were really sad to see you go, especially as it was much sooner than we or you expected but just to… read more
(Excelente
)
6 ago 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (John) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaday experience and i couldn't have asked for a better place. Carlo and Jessie are amazing hosts and their land and surrounding areas are beautiful. Also the animals are lovely, Serena (the donkey) is so friendly and loves company. The weather is incredible and the work, though tough, is great fun and sleeping in a tent… read more
4 ago 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Marek & Alexandra) para el anfitrión
This was our first workaway experience and we couldn't choose better place!:) We spent 2 weeks in this beautiful place and every day was full of new surprises, new places to discover, new challenges to do. Carlo & Jessie are amazing people, full of energy and amazing ideas, ready to fight for their dreams. We felt with them like with our own… read more
28 jul 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marek & Alexandra)
Marek and Alex left this morning after 2 wonderful weeks. We are so thankful for all their help and for being such fantastic company whilst staying with us.
Thanks for all the delicious food we cooked and shared together, the new steps down to the river, the happy watered plants, healthy chickens, thanks for all your positivity, hard work and… read more
Thanks for all the delicious food we cooked and shared together, the new steps down to the river, the happy watered plants, healthy chickens, thanks for all your positivity, hard work and… read more
(Excelente
)
28 jul 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nelly & Hans)
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