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Hello, my name is Massimo and I do not know anything although I sometimes pretend to know something! Some years ago I decided to change life (my formation is as engineer and multimedia designer) and moved to the countryside to have more time for me, spiritual practice and a better quality of life.
The farm is situated on the foothills of Monte Amiata, an area famous for its olive oil. Mount Amiata is the old , exhausted volcano of Tuscany and also its highest mountain. The farm, abandoned in the 50s has been reclaimed in the past years and covers an area of 6 ha of woodland and olive grove. I try to apply the principles of permaculture and synergic agriculture working the land. The buildings have been restored using green techniques and the farm is self sufficient in energy from photovoltaic solar panels. The aim is to become as self sufficient as possible, but without stress... ;-)
I love travelling and visiting new places: as I have often been a guest myself I have a certain flexibility based on kindness and intend to apply these principles to the guests here. You are welcome!
Italian, English, French and Spanish spoken.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
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
I consider exchange depends mainly upon two factors: openness of mind and availability to share.
When this two aspects are present, mutual exchange and enrichment can take many forms, depending on the particular situation and the people involved. What I mean here is that the content of the exchange is secondary to the experience itself.
In practice, however, travellers could learn about being sustainable, living in the countryside, growing vegetables, maintenance, pruning olive trees and collecting olives, Italian cooking and many other everyday's things that belong to be more in contact with Nature. I have also two very nice cats ;)
Every kind of cultural interest is welcome for discussion and mutual enrichment. I have been involved in the technical area (electronic engineer), then the more artistic-related (multimedia, documentary, sound) and humanistic to end up with sustainable agricolture, permacolture and environment.Aide
In General:
Help is needed (I will try to work alongside you as much as possible) in the vegetable garden, harvesting fruits, olives, herbs, making jams and spiced salts, collecting firewood, watering, little maintenance, taking care of the garden, cleaning, help in the house and with guests.
Please note that work can change according to season and circumstances, if you are concerned by that just ask :-)
There are always plenty of projects going on: examples range from building a compost toilet, a fence, putting an irrigation system in the garden, etc. etc... :)
After helping you will be able to explore the surroundings, villages, nearby natural hotsprings (bring a swimming suit!) etc.Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Français: Courant
Italien: CourantHébergement
Accommodation is in the house, in a room with bathroom, in a tent by the river (which you can also swim in) depending on availability.
About meals: we begin the day with breakfast about 8:30 in the morning and we have lunch at 14.30. I do not normally eat in the evenings so I do not usually cook dinner but you are free to use the other kitchen and the food in the fridge to cook your dinner of course!Autres infos...
NOTE about your staying: every time different people gather here to help on the development of the site a new, little, temporary family is formed; this is beautiful and can enrich all who participate : you are welcome as a part of this family but this implies taking care about some normal house duties when living together that are EXTRA from the work done otherwise; this implies collaborating in:
-cooking
-washing the dishes (we have a dishwasher too ;))
-keeping the house clean
-cleaning your room at departure
We are all collaborating with different mansions and have the same right to rest! ;)Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Desk and wifi available
Espace pour garer des vans
area with electricity and water available
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
have to be arranged since I have a cat
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
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We had a fantastic week with Massimo. A week in which… read more
Massimo is an incredible host, respectful and attentive to others' needs.
The scope of work was comfortable for me and I can say I've learned a lot from Massimo! His house and land can offer a wide range of work activities. Massimo is patient and is as engaged as… read more
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We had a fantastic week with Massimo. A week in which… read more
Massimo is an incredible host, respectful and attentive to others' needs.
The scope of work was comfortable for me and I can say I've learned a lot from Massimo! His house and land can offer a wide range of work activities. Massimo is patient and is as engaged as… read more
Felt very welcome from the first moment we met. Very welcoming, generous & also an amazing cook! Will never forget the delicious & nutritious meals we had, always made with a lot of love & appreciation for the work we did. The house itself & the surroundings are also incredible. Lovely creek near by to take a quick… read more
The house is surrounded by nature, it is a magical place.
I had my own bedroom and private bathroom so I was very comfortable.
My job was painting, gardening and helping Massimo in some projects.
He cooks deliciously so I really enjoyed the meals and our long talks about life.
I learned a lot… read more
Good luck for everything and be always welcome here… read more
Hosting Riccardo has been a very positive experience: not only he is very dynamic and curious person, he has been a fantastic help all through his stay and a friend. Good conversation, hard worker and positive vibe.
Thank you Riccardo and all the best of luck with your… read more
Good luck with your… read more
I leaned many things of Massimo, I loved the campfire at night and the deep talks, he is very interesting person!
Im so grateful for the having hosted me! I hope to see you soon
The organization of work was very good because normally we worked only during the morning, never more than five hours,… read more
Good luck for the house !
All the best with your travels Marta! Know that you have an home here :-)
Now I'm back in Argentina and having travelled more and doing other workaways I appreciate the time I had in Seggiano.
Massimo took the time to show me and another workawayer the little towns nearby that we wouldn't have seen without him and specially some natural… read more
Jake and Holly, I will remember you when I sit down on one of these chairs or walk… read more
Enjoy your travels!
All the best and luck for your journeys Roser , see you next time.
I spent a nice time, full of different experiences, the tasks are very varied from housekeeper to build roads, gardening, cooking and whatever needs to be done.
The place is in the middle of nowhere, so u need to be a nature lover and enjoy ur own company.
Of course down… read more
Hope to see you again, not in a too distant future... :)
Thank you for your presence here Kristen, you will always have a base here in Tuscany whenever you want !
Always very helpful he thinks proactively and does it well being very independent on the different tasks: a great help. He has good sense of humour and I enjoyed a lot our conversations and projects ranging from art to technology to everyday's life...
Always very welcome here… read more
Massimo
The… read more
Massimo is a really nice person, welcoming host, excellent cook, and absolutely worth knowing and talking with.
During the late autumn season there is not much to do in the vegetable garden, but there are plenty of little… read more
We had a good time with different kind of jobs like: building fence around the vegetable garden, planting and maintaining the vegetable garden, cutting broom, a LOT of broom, with the strimmer, repairing… read more
1- First rule for a good communication is to be clear: if there is something that you do not like or do not want to do just speak clearly and do not smile hypocritically : this is really basic and I am afraid did… read more
ciao ciao