Farmstay Province of Grosseto, Italy

5.0
(5 reviews)5

🌈Farm Life in Tuscany in a 300 year old olive grove

Help a sustainable project
3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the local culture
3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

Join Podere Fulignano and help us with the olive harvest:) Tasks are working outdoors in the olive grove and garden—pruning trees and general upkeep. Also a bit of cleaning in the house would be very much apprecciated once a week. A hands-on experience full of good food, teamwork, and countryside living. ✨🍷

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner German
  • Between 18 and 70 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 15. Life on land
  • 2 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 1 8. Decent work and economic growth
Stella

Australia

5

My time at the farm with Mel and Thomas was so wonderful, I couldn't have asked for a better first Worldpackers experience. They were so kind and hospitable, and I felt so welcome in their space! I really enjoyed spending so much time in nature with the olive trees, and I learnt so much about myself during my time there. I would recommend this experience a million times to everyone, and would love to come back one day!! 💗💗💗

19 days ago

Simon

United States

5

If you're thinking about staying with Thomas and Mel, do it. For one of my first experiences with worldpackers this was something I didn't think was possible when I signed up for the program. Although my stay was relatively short it was still truly an experience I won't forget. Thomas and Mel are both wonderful cooks and always make sure you are taken care of and feel welcomed. Their property is also so beautiful and there is lots of things to do during your free time. I really hope I can come back and visit again sometime in the future.

about 1 month ago

Joshua

Australia

5

My experience with Thomas and Mel has been absolutely amazing. They are the most lovely couple ever, who are always making sure you are well taken care of. Every meal was up to Italian standards, and Thomas always made sure to share with you the vast cooking knowledge he has. The property is beautiful with stunning views of the Tuscan landscape, which you could easily get lost staring out at the hills during sunset. I could not recommend this experience enough, you will be truly spoilt with this opportunity.

5 months ago


Melanie replied

Hey Josh, du warst fantastisch! Es war so schön, dich kennen gelernt zu haben. Leider waren wir mit unserem Review zu spät dran und das System hat ihn uns nicht mehr schreiben lassen. Ich hab Worldpackers angeschrieben um das zu ändern. Jedenfalls warst du eine echte Bereicherung und wir hoffen wir hören noch ganz viel von dir ♥️

Tobias

Germany

5

Als ich mich erstmals bei Work&Travel Hosts beworben habe hätte ich niemals gedacht, dass eine Erfahrung wie diese möglich ist. Melanie und Thomas haben mich mit aller erdenklichen Herzlichkeit empfangen und zu jedem Zeitpunkt dafür gesorgt, dass der Aufenthalt eine Zeit wird, die ich nie wieder vergessen werde. Ich habe in den vergangenen 6 Wochen so vieles gelernt: Sowohl bei der Arbeit, als auch bei Unterhaltungen mit den Beiden, in denen sie persönliche Erfahrungen aus ihren zahlreichen Abenteuern geteilt haben. Ich kann mich nicht genug für diese Zeit bedanken! Hoffentlich bis bald :)

4 months ago

Julia

Argentina

5

La estadía con Mel y Thomas fue increíble. Son super amables y cálidos. El lugar es fantástico, perfecto para disfrutar la Toscana desde adentro. Las tareas fueron decentes, nunca exigían mas de lo que podías hacer (físicamente o si tenes trabajo remoto online). La comida es excelente, ambos son cocineros que llevan la cocina italiana a un nuevo nivel. Y siempre hay algo delicioso y fresco en la mesa. Estoy muy contenta de que esta haya sido mi primera experiencia de voluntariado. Me encantaría regresar en el futuro ❤️🌈

5 months ago

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