Farmstay Provincia di Pavia, Italy

5.0
(9 reviews)9

Enjoy the farm life at IL GIARONE in Italy!

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Help a sustainable project
9 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
9 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
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
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What you get

1

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.
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.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
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 days
Stay up to
1 week

The Experience

Small farm dedicated to producing vegetables, fruit, eggs, and honey. Located in an isolated woodland area just outside Varzi, surrounded by hiking trails, including the famous Via del Sale that leads all the way to the Ligurian Sea through the mountains. Daily activities mainly involve tending to crops, the orchard, and the animals (chickens, ducks, geese, quails, rabbits, and bees), as well as maintaining the related farm structures.

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Requirements

  • Fluent Spanish or Fluent English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 9 Learning about sustainability
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Creating true social impact
  • 3 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 15. Life on land
  • 8 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
diana

Georgia

5

We had a really nice time in Varzi, Federico and her beautiful dog Ishtaar are great hosts. He is flexible and laid back. The work can be heavy, but his attitude is very easy-going. You will be far from the town, the house is burrid into woods, which is amazing if you like that kind of environment.

5 months ago

Alexis

France

5

Federico is the most chill and cool guy ever. Activities are various (during spring/summer at least), and he's a very good at cooking his self-made vegetables. His animals Ishtar and Tino are lovely and the room I slept in was perfect.

6 months ago

Anto

Chile

5

I had a very good experience at the farm. The work is varied, combining tasks in the garden, the fields, and with the animals. Federico guides each activity, explaining the purpose behind it, which makes the learning constant and very hands-on. Shared meals and conversations after work were a fundamental part of the experience. Beyond the work itself, I leave with a new perspective on rhythms, caring for the land, and everyday life. Thank you, Federico, for opening your home and sharing your way of living and understanding life!

7 months ago

Anna

United States

5

Federico is very kind and endearing! He ensures you are always comfortable and well taken care of. Working with him felt less like a 'job' and more like following along and helping in his daily routine. I did not have much green house experience prior and he was very patient with me and has lots of knowledge to share. And, he is an excellent cook and uses the vegetables he grew himself so the meals are healthy and fresh. I would definitely recommend him as a host.

9 months ago

Mariana

Bulgaria

5

Fede is a really sweet host and his place is in a picturesque location in the forrest. The help provided is always appreciated. The food on the table is mainly Fede's own produce. Ishtar (the dog) is an overexcited ball of fur who just can't wait for you to throw a stick for her to catch. We think we've learned a lot after spending time in the greenhouse and taking care of the farm's animals. Just a heads up it can be a little bit cold there in the winter season and the farm is not accessible by public transport.

9 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by federico matteo

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Response Rate
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Response Time
This host usually writes back in 3 days

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