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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- 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
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.
Amount
- € 7
Per day
Fee pays for
- Donation to project
Description
Because this project has no commercial objectives The daily contribution of 7€ serves to pay for meals.
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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- 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.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Hello everyone, I am Gill, 27 years old and owner of an old italian farmhouse on the border between Tuscany and Umbria. I moved from Belgium to Italy in 2021 to switch my life completely. To start a farm, provide myself with organic and healthy food, to eventually become self-sufficient in every aspect. I can use help with maintaining the land,taking care of animals, some of the household tasks.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Between 18 and 30 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
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Hours & Tasks
Farmstay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 5 Get in touch with nature
- 5 Learning about sustainability
- 4 Developing environmental awareness
- 3 Immersing in the local culture
- 2 Meeting locals
- 2 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 7. Affordable and clean energy
- 4 15. Life on land
- 3 6. Clean water and sanitation
Catalina
New Zealand
Had the nicest time with Gill! He taught me so much about the culture and sustainable living. Took me out to see the surroundinh towns and introduced me to plenty of locals. Honestly reccomend this to anyone the house is lovey and the best part are the beautiful kittties. :))
about 2 months ago
Nataly
Panama
It was an incredible experience! Gill is a kind and hospitable host, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. Some task require more physical work than other but it is very broad you will do many different things during your stay. I learned a great deal about sustainable living and zero-waste practices. Gill's commitment to eco-friendly farming techniques and a sustainable lifestyle was truly inspiring. The farm itself is a bit isolated, but you can explore cities like Florence or Rome in 1 or 3 hours. I recommend this experience to anyone, is amazing.
4 months ago
Antonia
United States
Volunteering on the farm was great:) I got to learn a lot about sustainable/natural living and got to contribute to it through my work. We always had the best and most fresh food. Gill was a great host and was very very hospitable making his home very welcoming. The work was reasonable but I enjoy working outside with my hands so it's probably different for everyone. I'd say the only downfall about it is that the location is very remote, so if you're not able to slow down and just be in nature with not much else, then this experience probably isn't for you. Overall a great/learning experience!
4 months ago
Viktoriya
Bulgaria
My time at Gill's farm was wonderful and I wish I stayed longer. Gill is a fun and motivated young person that is very invested in his project and has created a beautiful place that keeps flourishing under his care. He taught me so much about his life at the farm, restoring the house, taking care of the garden and the animals and leading a sustainable life. The farm is located in the most beautiful spot overlooking the Tuscan hills and the lake, so I enjoyed some unforgettable sunsets. The work is quite physically demanding but enjoyable. Can't wait to visit Gill and the farm again soon.
5 months ago
Lucia
Germany
I would recommend this experience to everyone, especially if you want to get in touch with nature and learn about agriculture. The area around the farm is soo beautiful, but sometimes it can get a bit too quiet and lonely :) The work differs from season to season, I did some painting in the house, worked in the olive yard and did some planting. Sometimes I worked longer than expected because somethings needed to be finished. Gill is an amazing person, he showed me some places in the area and was more a friend than a host. I'll definitely be back soon to this special place!! Thank you Gill :)
5 months ago
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