Help us regenerate our abandoned vineyard and land in Tuscany 🌄
The experience
Three years ago we bought a little slide of Tuscany with an abandoned vineyard and 3 ruins. We currently are renovating the first house 🏡, while also bringing back the vineyard and its surroundings back to life!
After 3 years we just had our first grape harvest 🍇.
We could really use your help maintaining the land. We have a big veggie garden 🌱 and just created our own greenhouse.
We look forward to connecting with with you!
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Italian
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Welcome to our hillside retreat in the Tuscan mountains of Bagni di Lucca!
Our exchange program is designed for travelers who appreciate nature, and hands-on outdoor projects. As part of your stay, you will collaborate with us on caring for the land, maintaining our organic vegetable garden, assisting with greenhouse tasks, and supporting light building, maintenance, or housekeeping routines.
We provide a cozy private room, fast internet access, and full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Whether you love gardening, DIY maintenance, and want to experience authentic mountain life in Tuscany, you will find a peaceful, fulfilling sanctuary here. Join us in restoring this piece of Tuscan heritage while enjoying total countryside quiet!
Activities & Shift
Daily activities vary depending on the season, weather, and current land restoration priorities.
Tending to our revived vineyard, caring for the organic vegetable garden, cultivating crops in our new greenhouse, and caring for the Mediterranean herb garden. 🍇
Clearing terraced areas, helping with outdoor maintenance, wood handling, and assisting with light DIY or restoration repairs around the estate.
Assisting with kitchen tidying, maintaining common areas, and keeping guest and living spaces clean and welcoming.
Rules
Our estate is located in mountain nature, so expect insects, curious outdoor wildlife, and two friendly cats who love visiting guests on the terrace! 🐱
Keep shared living spaces, kitchens, and personal rooms neat, organized, and respected. 🧹
Be reliable, open to learning new skills, and bring a positive, collaborative mindset to daily property activities.