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Description
Organic farm in the Apennin hills 1 hour from Parma. We raise cows, chicken, grow our own wheat, fruit and vegetables, saffron and herbs, collect wild berries, mushrooms and chestnuts. The old stone farmhouse is also an "agriturismo", where we welcome guests for holidays or dinners. In our "lab" kitchen, we make preserves, jams, fruit juices, dry herbs and prepare the dow for our bread. On our farm, we try to achieve a maximum of self sufficiency. We welcome volunteers and students (Erasmus) who are interested in learning about organic farming and more ecological use of energies and who want to share our country life experience with us. We (Gianluca and me, Iris) run this organic farm since 1993, after many years of working for the International Red Cross in war driven countries. The work with the Red Cross has inspired us to try to create a peaceful, self-sufficient and quiet place where nature is dominating the daily life... (and dictating the daily work!) ...
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langueJardinageBricolage et constructionS’occuper des animauxAide dans une fermeAide à la maisonEntretien généralObjectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Travelers can learn about small scale organic farming, growing vegetables, sustainable use of limited water resources, extensive animal breeding in a mountain area, renewable energies (solar hot water, photovoltaic panels for electricity, wood for heating), about different construction and maintenance works, about guest accommodation, about cooking with what the farm offers .... The century old wooden kitchen table is a meeting and melting pot of languages, nations, stories, projects and ideas....
Aide
For the coming winter months, we are looking for help to do wood chopping, snow shoveling and help take care of our animals (cows, mule, donkey, dog and cats).
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Italien: CourantHébergement
Accommodation is in an open space wood house with bathroom, kitchen, dining area and sleeping area (2 beds).
Autres infos...
The nearest railway station is Borgo Val di Taro, some 9km from the farm. Public transport like busses are there too, but not very frequent. The area is very nice for hiking and swimming in the river, and it is possible to make day trips to the seaside (Cinque Terre), Parma, Pontremoli, La Spezia, Genova, Pisa...
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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What Iris and Gianluca have built is really amazing - I did a few other Workaways but it's rare to find a place with such a wide range of activites that are so well organized too. I… read more
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What Iris and Gianluca have built is really amazing - I did a few other Workaways but it's rare to find a place with such a wide range of activites that are so well organized too. I… read more
Last year I spontaneously visited again and was warmly welcomed. I am looking forward to see Iris and Gianluca again and enjoying the great atmosphere around.
I simply… read more
Iris took me & my friends from the little town nearby and drove us to the place. From the very first minute when I came there I felt like in a heaven. Everything seemed so spectaculars – animals, old big rebuilt house and the nature. They live in a really beautiful and… read more
This place have an fantastic view of the valley and of the… read more
I was so happy there during my two week stay in July (I wish I could have stayed longer… read more
I will certainly miss many things as go to the river with Barroco (the dog), the sunsets in… read more
Thank you Iris!
The tasks ranged from landscaping (clearing a riverbed from trees), collecting and cutting firewood, making pathways at the planting fields, preparing the soil for planting, planting vegetables or taking care of the chickens. Most of all I liked working in the forest… read more
Thank you for inviting me to stay at your italian gem of a farm. I had two wonderful weeks in the most stunning surroundings. I miss waking up to the misty fields and to be greeted by the cats, Barocco - the dog and Corallo - the horse. I really enjoyed the work as well, and to get an understanding of what it takes to run… read more
Thank you so much for letting me stay in this beautiful and peaceful place. Its a small island of heaven on earth, the nature and the landscape are outstanding, the food is incredible good and the people and animals are all full of positive energy :) Iris and Gianluca, you created something truly wonderful.
The tasks have been… read more
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