Berry Farm Val di Sole

We live inside the Stelvio National Park, the larger in Italy, if you like mountain and wilderness here is your place!
Here in your free time you will enjoy the mountain sports as trekking, hiking, rafting, horse riding, biking, e-biking, mountain running, and, in winter, skiing and snowboarding in our 150 km of ski slopes!

We are a family of 5, Joy, Giuliano and 3 kids . If you are a easy going person you will be part of our family as soon as you arrive! We speak English fluently, Spanish and little German, and we are ready to teach you Italian! We eat most vegetables with little meat and fish, we cannot provide vegan food. Joy is a professional chef, in winter time she is working in a restaurant. Giuliano, beside a farmer, is a professional photographer and videomaker since 1980! Raccomandation: If you don't know how to adjust to other culture please don't apply, for this reason we prefer volunteers older than 23 y.o. When you travel as a volunteer, you should have the spirit to help, so please do not pretend to find everything perfect, when there is something to fix, you should help to fix, not just complaining like you were a tourist.


Reseñas

4.5
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Anfitrión y equipo

4.5

Horas y tareas

4.0

Hostal

4.5

Aprendizaje y diversión

4.5

República Checa

3

My stay was an interesting experience. The mountains are breathtaking, Joy is kind, funny, and flexible with free days, and most volunteers were amazing. I'm grateful to have met them, but the experience wouldn't be as good without them and Joy. Be aware: the place can be messy, and Giuliano can be difficult; he often yells and swears, making many uncomfortable. Almost all volunteers left early. I understand it was a busy season, but improvements are needed. Above all, respect and understanding are crucial. Big thanks to Joy and the volunteers!

hace 2 meses


Giuliano respondido

You and Emma left early because you saw the photos on Instagram of your friends having fun in the beautiful Italian cities and on the shores of the Mediterranean sea and you wanted to join them, so you have to find some excuse...Anyway, leave at 6am morning without saying goodbye or leaving a note doesn't do you much credit

Italia

5

Hi!

I spent 20 days at Barry Farm, and it was a fantastic experience.

I met wonderful people, and the area is stunning, especially if you enjoy mountains and lakes, it’s definitely worth exploring.

Joy and Giuliano are great hosts, and Joy's cooking is excellent.

The work is easy, allowing you plenty of time for yourself.

hace 2 meses

República Checa

3

The stay in Trentino was an enriching experience, the nature and mountains won’t dissapoint you. I also fell in love with Joy and her cooking skills! Thanks for all the time we spent together.
I wasnt so much in touch with Guiliano. I guess he tried his best but if you plan to go there be prepared that it’s not gonna be a calm stay. Sometimes also screaming is involved which personally Im not used to when volunteering. Also dont expect too much appreciation as he even said in previous comments.
At the beginning everything was very chaotic for me but somehow you have to get used to it.

hace 2 meses


Giuliano respondido

yes sometimes I screamed, I think every husband gets annoyed with his wife when she scratches the car 3 times in a month, and yes, perhaps this is not a place for princesses...

Brasil

5

Overall a good experience. Joy is amazing and was definitely the highlight of my experience. We had great talks, lots of kitchen lessons and always a good time. The mountains and landscape are beautiful. If you like hiking, there will be plenty to do and explore. I am open to talk more if you want to know more about my experience :)

hace 2 meses

Bélgica

3

I met so many lovely people at the berry farm! The scenery was really pretty, and going on hikes there in my free time was just amazing! Giuliano's wife, Joy, is super caring aswell. She made us fresh food every day at lunch and dinner, and it was SO good. However, Giuliano would shout at Joy regularly, and we could hear them arguing outside in our tents/ caravans. The accommodation also left much to be desired. We could only access the kitchen, or any seating area inside, for eating. The bathroom was in a disgusting state when I arrived, and I didn't feel clean when I had showered, ...

hace 2 meses


Giuliano respondido

You came in Ferragosto time, which means every Italian go on holiday, and that is the busiest time for everybody working with tourist like us. That's why Giuliano was a bit nervous, coz sleeping 4 hours a day doesn't help!
We have a big open tent with a big table for volunteers to play cards or use their laptop, and we have mountains and a lot of trails to walk to enjoy, this is a nature area, not a hotel to sleep or stand by.
About the bathroom each volunteer have their schedule to clean it everyday, the volunteers are here to help, is not the host assignment to clean the bathroom for the volunteers!!!


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