Explore Trentino the sunny side of the Italian Alps!

Brasil

5

Giuliano and Joy are very kind and make everything clear about the situation and help us with what they can. I could adjust myself easily because I understood that some things are their breadwinner, so they need agility in some ways. They are friendly and honest, I got nothing to complain, just recommend them without any doubt.

hace 1 año

Sudáfrica

5

This was my first worldpackers experience and my first stop on my solo backpacking trip, and it was truly amazing! Joy and Giuliano are amazing hosts, very open and we always had a good laugh!! Joys food was always so delicious and came in big portions :D The work was easy, fun and diverse and we had lots of free time which I used to hike and explore the beautiful valley. On weekends I used the opportunity to visit the dolomites and explore the beautiful city of Trento. This was truly an amazing experience! Thank you ❤️

hace 1 año

Portugal

5

This was my 7th volunteering experience and the one I felt the saddest to leave. Giuliano and Joy are very kind, generous and fun people. I had a great time with them, listening to their life stories and experiences. Joy's food is amazing and comes in big sizes. The work is easy and interesting, and the place around is just breathtaking, perfect for those who love hiking. I ate a lot, slept a lot, hiked a lot, laughed a lot and was just comfortable the whole time. They made me feel like home and I leave with my heart full and the wish to come back one day. Grazie mille!!! ❤️

hace 1 año

República Checa

3

My stay was an interesting experience. The mountains are breathtaking, Joy is kind, funny, and flexible with free days, and most volunteers were amazing. I'm grateful to have met them, but the experience wouldn't be as good without them and Joy. Be aware: the place can be messy, and Giuliano can be difficult; he often yells and swears, making many uncomfortable. Almost all volunteers left early. I understand it was a busy season, but improvements are needed. Above all, respect and understanding are crucial. Big thanks to Joy and the volunteers!

hace 11 meses

Giuliano respondido

You and Emma left early because you saw the photos on Instagram of your friends having fun in the beautiful Italian cities and on the shores of the Mediterranean sea and you wanted to join them, so you have to find some excuse...Anyway, leave at 6am morning without saying goodbye or leaving a note doesn't do you much credit

República Checa

3

The stay in Trentino was an enriching experience, the nature and mountains won't dissapoint you. I also fell in love with Joy and her cooking skills! Thanks for all the time we spent together. I wasnt so much in touch with Guiliano. I guess he tried his best but if you plan to go there be prepared that it's not gonna be a calm stay. Sometimes also screaming is involved which personally Im not used to when volunteering. Also dont expect too much appreciation as he even said in previous comments. At the beginning everything was very chaotic for me but somehow you have to get used to it.

hace 11 meses

Giuliano respondido

yes sometimes I screamed, I think every husband gets annoyed with his wife when she scratches the car 3 times in a month, and yes, perhaps this is not a place for princesses...

Bélgica

3

I met so many lovely people at the farm! The scenery was really pretty, and going on hikes there in my free time was just amazing! Giuliano's wife, Joy, is super caring aswell. She made us fresh food every day at lunch and dinner, and it was SO good. However, Giuliano would shout at Joy regularly, and we could hear them arguing outside in our tents/ caravans. The accommodation also left much to be desired. We could only access the kitchen, or any seating area inside, for eating. The bathroom was in a disgusting state when I arrived, and I didn't feel clean when I had showered, ...

hace 12 meses

Giuliano respondido

You came in Ferragosto time, which means every Italian go on holiday, and that is the busiest time for everybody working with tourist like us. That's why Giuliano was a bit nervous, coz sleeping 4 hours a day doesn't help!
We have a big open tent with a big table for volunteers to play cards or use their laptop, and we have mountains and a lot of trails to walk to enjoy, this is a nature area, not a hotel to sleep or stand by.
About the bathroom each volunteer have their schedule to clean it everyday, the volunteers are here to help, is not the host assignment to clean the bathroom for the volunteers!!!

Francia

4

I stayed at the farm for about a month and had an amazing experience overall. The location is beautiful and there is loads of hiking to do. Joy is a wonderful person who cooks amazing food, and the work is not physically difficult. I met amazing people and I went on many adventures during my stay. Giuliano is old fashioned and expects hard work, and he can be bit harsh at times. However if you are hardworking and know what to expect I don't think this will impact you very much. It is a great experience, and I am very grateful for my time there.

hace 12 meses

Giuliano respondido

I am not old fashioned and I don't expect heavy work, but I ask for work at a normal speed. If a average worker normally picks 8 kilos of raspberries in 4 hours, I am not happy when a volunteer picks 2 kilos in 4 hours.

Canadá

4

My experience was in whole very pleasing and rewarding. I was glad to contribute to the farm by the work I did with them. Joy and Giuliano are great people and made me feel welcome when I got there. I also had the chance to meet the other volunteers with whom it was a pleasure to work with and to engage in activities together. In whole, it was a great experience for which I am thankful for. Special shoutout to Joy's cooking that was always on point :)

hace 12 meses

Suiza

2

I was supposed to stay 3.5 weeks, ended up leaving after 3 days. A bunch of things that made my experience very poor were circumstantial, but i believe Giuliano could've made more efforts to make it bearable.My room,shower room were filthy upon arrival, i had to clean them myself if i wanted the bare minimum of hygiene. Also the shower is held up by 4 strings and tape.I felt like i was expected to cook and clean and no one helped or ever said thank you. I think if you're with other volunteers, and it's summertime/warmer and his wife is there, it would be absolutely fine and even fun.

hace más de 1 año

Giuliano respondido

For Emily's 3 days of stay was appreciated as she helped a little bit of cooking . No farm help available because its winter still, Berry Farm is close!!! As the first day she arrived, as a volunteer she didn't washed her plate after eating. Since the farm is closed the part of help is house help. Then I Giuliano, alone with three kids and my wife work away, I didn't have enough time to do perfect cleaning. Here as a host I needed a volunteer not a tourist to be served! The dirt that she's speaking was the dust in the room where she stayed, because it was not occupied for the winter! But she could help it clean as a volunteer not to criticize like a tourist! The problem in the shower was the curtain and not the shower....the curtain was destroyed by previous volunteers and we will fix it ...As a volunteer you must be happy to help without expecting too much appreciation! Traveling more will open your mind and heart to understand different cultures and situations in life...

Brasil

5

You can find incredible mountainous landscapes in this place! It's an ideal spot for enthusiasts of hiking. The job activities vary based on the season and weather conditions, yet the working hours were honored. It's the ALPS, which means temperatures can be very very very low - so be prepared for cold!! Giuliano and Joy are friendly and treated us like family. Joy's cooking is amazing!! It was a very nice and memorable experience! :)

hace más de 1 año

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