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Hello everyone, we are Andrea(female) and Michele!
We started 2 years ago our self sufficient life project in a old house near Serrastretta, at 1000 mt above the level sea, in the Calabrian mountains.
We live in an uncontaminated land surrounded by immense and dense forests of beech and chestnut trees and numerous sources of spring water, in a total immersion in the silence of the nature, far away from the caos of the city.
Mainly, we love gardening, so we grow different varieties of vegetables from ancient and local seeds that we picked around our trips in Calabria and that we reproduce every year with great care. But we have also many mountain’s fruit trees: apples, pears, chestnuts but also little fruits as strawberries, raspberries, currants and blueberries.
Many animals keep us company: dogs, chickens, geese, goats, sheeps and bees that give us eggs, milk, honey and lots of love! Everything we grow and harvest we turn into preserves, juices and jams.
We use aromatic, medicinal and wild herbs for the preparation of soaps, oils and detergents for cleaning the house. Also, we bake our bread every week made with sourdough and local flours.
We love living in nature, observing and respecting it in all its forms. For this reason we are interested in plant medicine, natural agriculture (we work the land with the no-digg method, the biodynamic method and the permaculture principles), natural building (with which we have restructured the living spaces of our land ), to the use of the energy of the elements (fire, water, earth) in a harmonious way with the rhythms of nature.
Our land is large and there are many jobs to do during the day: taking care of the garden and the fruit fields, taking care of the animals and the stables, maintenance of the house and of the surrounding green spaces... Also, let's not forget the transformation of the harvested products and the bread-making!
But we also love to take our time and relax, meditating and walking in the woods, reconnecting ourselves with every living being around us.
We are happy to host those who want to immerse themselves in nature with us, people similar to our lifestyle and who really want to exchange experience, growth and knowledge.
We are not a business activity so our goal is to produce enough for our sustenance.
The closest point to reach us by public transport is in Lamezia Terme were we can pick you up.
We speak Italian, English and German.
Once you have contacted us, a response is appreciated even if you decide not to come anymore.. Thank you!!
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Full immersion into the nature
Aide
We are interested in natural medicine, the production of herbal teas, oleolites, conservation of varieties of ancient seeds (vegetables and more), energy and food self-sufficiency, green building and devoted to a holistic and spiritual vision of nature.
Collect fruits and vegetables.
Take care of the vegetable garden and animals.
Making wood and small DIY.
We are not a business activity so our goal is to produce enough for our sustenance.
Langues parlées
Italien: Courant
Allemand: Intermédiaire
Anglais: Intermédiaire
Hébergement
Six beds.
Possibility of using your own curtains.
Shared kitchen and bathroom.
Autres infos...
Nearby natural points of interest are: Sila National Park, some of the most beautiful beaches in Calabria such as Caminia, Copanello, the Sub Paradise in Zambrone, Tropea, Pizzo (home of the truffle), numerous mountain and Mediterranean paths.
The Terme di Caronte located right in Lamezia Terme.
Points of cultural interest: the small and historic villages such as Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Amantea, Angoli nearby, but also Squillace, Roghudi, Mormanno,, stilo, Bova, Pentedattilo for those who want to move.
Historical points of interest: archaeological excavations of Squillace, Monasterace and Sibari.
Many points are served by regular buses but it is preferable to have your own vehicle.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Due to the heat the workhours were three in the morning and two in… read more
You will always be welcome in our home!
Arrivederci
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Due to the heat the workhours were three in the morning and two in… read more
You will always be welcome in our home!
Arrivederci
I hadnt even met Michele and Andrea before I knew I loved them. I had so many questions to make sure the farm seemed like a fit, and Michele was quick to respond with patience, friendliness, courtesy, and detail. So when I met them, of course it only got better. They have created with such hard work a little Piece of paradise. Michele… read more
A typical work day started at 8am and… read more
I met there Christina another very nice Workawayer. we were going to milk the goat in the morning and feed the chickens. then we would generally clear some field, do some weeding, harvest fruits and vegetables, plant some flowers, no time to get bored there is always… read more
The way these two live is an inspiration, we learnt a lot from here from them and their way of southern Italian life ( piano piano. )
We ate the most delicious food all from their beautiful orto, we had lots of laughs, lots of card games and lots of fun.
The tasks varied from… read more
Ciao Cristina a presto
