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Germany
Thank you from heart to heart for these wonderful days at the farm ! If you want to learn a lot, work physically and spend your time outside freeing your mind - this is the right place! I came for the chestnut harvest and stayed a couple of weeks. Work was physically very hard and rewarding, as discussed beforehand. Facilities were great and food was good + local . Thank you Paola for teaching me so much, for being a great leader, intuitive, attentive, caring and an overall strong woman ! You are an inspiration and I am more than happy to have met you, to learn from you and work with you.
7 days ago
France
I had such a great time in the farm. Paola is such a nice person and she welcomed me in her family. I met incredible people from all around the world and learned so much about chestnutharving, from picking them up to selling them🤌🏻 I 100% recommend this volunteering if you want to get in touch with nature and be really active on the farm. It's hard work, but Paola is always there if you have any question or if you need anything.
9 days ago
Portugal
I had a wonderful time in the farm Bucco, such a local community. Paola is a wonderful person, very hard working , and wants to make sure you understand the mission of her place. The work itself is hard, so be prepared, we did the chestnut cleaning and racking, help in the fruit picking and cleaning all the areas. We learned a lot of the chestnut process and the farm management. Feeding the animals and petting them was a plus. We also have the opportunity to explore a bit the surroundings and share some local products with Paola. If you want an authentic italian experience this is the place.
2 months ago
Portugal
I couldn't ask for a more authentic experience on what an ecological farm life is! Some days started early with feeding the animals, others directly to the chessnut areas in which we prepared the field for the autumn harvest, or simply helping in the farm's general maintenance. Some days were harder than others, but it really gives you a full understanding of all the hard work behind a place like the farm. Paola is incredibly generous, always making you feel part of the family and making sure you enjoy the best of the surroundings. Thank you for having us Paola, see you next in Portugal!
2 months ago
New Zealand
I will be forever thankful for my time at the farm. I was welcomed in, as though I were a member of the family, and helped with anything that I needed. The work could be physically tiring some days, but was 100% worth it to help a family who works so incredibly hard everyday of the year. I was able experience places, cuisine, and conversations I would not have been able to anywhere else. I would highly recommend this experience if you love nature, animals, and helping some of the kindest people I have ever met. Grazie mille ❤️
5 months ago
Sweden
My time at the farm was amazing!! Paola is such a sweet woman, she made me feel welcome from the first day and was regularly making sure everything was good. I was there during the chestnut harvest which meant a lot of work but we had agreed on that beforehand and it was really rewarding. Plus I got to see the whole process and learn everything there is about chestnuts. The location was beautiful to say the least, lots of mountains and small local villages in the area. I hope to return one day. Thanks again Paola!!!
12 months ago
Switzerland
We had a wonderful time at the farm' the farm. Paola is a lovely host who makes sure everybody feels welcome and at home. She made sure we got to know the region, the culture, the amazing food and a lot more. Thank you so much for everything Paola!! We helped with the chestnut harvest which is a lot of work in a short amount of time. But if you love to tackle a challenge and to learn a lot about chestnuts and the work that needs to be done all year around to be able to pick them up in fall and have the most amazing marrone you've ever tasted - then it's totally worth it!!!
about 1 year ago
Brazil
I really love my time at the farm' the farm. The place is really beautiful and peaceful. Paola was very flexible and thoughtful, she always made sure of explain more than the tasks but why things were made that way, so I really have learned a lot. I believe that the work may change a lot according with the season. I went in the beginning of june and helped with the kids that go visiting the farm. It was really nice. But the work is intense and there were days quite full. It's a great opportunity to be in touch with nature and improve your Italian.
over 1 year ago
Brazil
Volunteering at the farm' the farm was an incredibly rewarding and truly fulfilling experience for me. The place is beautiful, organized and well-structured, with comfy and tidy private suites and a shared kitchen to make the meals. Paola is very kind, friendly, supportive, gentle, generous and encouraging. I loved to take care of the animals and also work with gardening, harvesting fruits, collecting eggs and woods. I highly recommend volunteering to anyone who is responsible with schedule, especially feeding the animals, likes to work hard and looks to make a difference while growing personally.
about 2 years ago
Argentina
Our experience in the house' the house was beautiful. Paola is a very warm and generous person. During a week we helped with child care, performing different activities, and also with cleaning the hostel. She has several rescued animals to whom she gave a second chance: goats, sheep, a pony, donkeys and more. We did not participate in the chestnuts because the season begins in October, but we visited with her family a chestnut museum and tasted typical dishes from the area. We take away a beautiful memory of this experience. ❤️
2 months ago
