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I’m Fed, and I farm a small natural Syrah vineyard by hand in Montjovet, in the Aosta Valley (Italian Alps). Inspired by Fukuoka’s natural farming, I grow traditional bush vines on a steep slope, with no tractors or chemicals. 2026 was our first harvest and now I’d love your help growing the project. Join me for pruning, canopy work, harvest, firewood and gardening, and discover mountain life and natural wine.
16 hours of help per week
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
Amount: € 50 Per week
Description: To keep everything running and make this experience possible, we ask volunteers for a contribution of €50 per day. It covers your accommodation, meals and upkeep of the property, and helps support our project.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
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
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner Italian or Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Reclou is a small natural Syrah vineyard in Montjovet, in the heart of the Aosta Valley (Italian Alps), located at about 550 meters on a steep, sunny slope. Everything is done by hand, inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka’s natural farming: no tractors, no chemicals, traditional Aosta Valley bush vines, and pruning that respects the plant’s natural defenses.
2026 was our very first harvest, and now I’m looking for curious, motivated volunteers to help the project grow. You’ll take part in the daily life of the vineyard through the seasons: winter pruning and tying (January–March), vine care and natural treatments in spring and summer, and the harvest in autumn. Besides the vines, there’s firewood cutting, woodland care, gardening, and tending the vegetable patch.
No experience is needed. I’ll teach you everything as we go, from pruning techniques to disease management and the basics of natural winemaking. The activities are physical and outdoors, so you should be fit and happy to get your hands dirty in sun, cold, or wind.
In exchange, I provide food for your meals, airport pickup, and help getting around the valley. We often share dinner together, with local food and wine. I can’t host volunteers at home, but I’ll help you find affordable accommodation nearby before you arrive.
In your free time, you can explore castles, villages, and mountain trails, and practice your Italian. Our rescue dogs, Nina and Nala, will be happy to join you on a walk!
Activities (depending on the season):
Winter pruning and tying the vines (January–March)
Vine care: shoot thinning, leaf removal, and tying (May–July)
Natural treatments and vineyard care, all by hand
Grass management between the rows
Harvest and cellar help (September–October)
Firewood cutting and stacking, woodland clearing
Gardening, vegetable patch, and small maintenance tasks
Shifts: around 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. Activities usually start in the morning, especially in summer to avoid the midday heat. Schedules can be flexible depending on the weather, since some tasks can’t be done in rain or strong wind.
Requirements: good physical condition (steep slope, manual tasks), sturdy outdoor shoes or boots, gloves, durable clothes, and warm layers in winter. A minimum stay of 2 weeks is preferred.
