Podere Pantaneto

🌿 Why Choose This Place?

If you’re looking for a quiet spot in nature to slow down, create, or help with the land, this place might be perfect. We offer two types of projects depending on the season: art and permaculture.

In Italy, sharing meals and enjoying a spirit of community are very important. I like to welcome volunteers this way, creating a warm, meaningful experience.

🔄 Two Projects, Two Seasons

Art & Creativity: From November to April (one artist at a time), May and October (two artists). Experience in painting or ceramics required. A peaceful, inspiring space to work on your projects.

Garden & Permaculture: From June to September. Active outdoor work involving planting, harvesting, animal care, and more. No experience needed, just motivation and willingness.


🛏 Accommodation & Life

Cozy private or shared rooms

Mostly vegetarian meals cooked and shared together

Minimum stay: 2 weeks

Life is calm, natural, and community-focused

Cleaning the house together once a week

I enjoy spending time with volunteers and organizing outings


📍 Location & Arrival

Near Radicondoli, Siena, Tuscany

Closest train: Poggibonsi–San Gimignano

Bus 120 to Radicondoli (no service on Sundays)

Pick-up available from bus stop

Car helpful but not essential


🧭 Other Info

If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform me in advance

Meals/drinks outside are your responsibility

Instagram: @alberto_negrin84

f you read the full profile, please start your message with the word “Timo,” the name of my dog. 🐕

Ths description was edited and doube-checked by me with the assistance of ChatGPT.

I,Alberto, am a friendly and calm person, who´s from the north of Italy and felt in love with the Tuscan region. My English is good. In the free time I like to play guitar, watch movies, meet friends. Familar and relaxed atmosphere.

All experiences

Harvesting lavender and playing music in the Tuscan countryside

Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

Provincia di Siena, Italy

Art and fitness in the toscan countryside

Teaching Sports Painting & Decorating Arts

Provincia di Siena, Italy

Reviews

4.0
(16 reviews)16

Staff & Host

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

United Kingdom

4

I had a good time. The scenery is beautiful and I had the chance to see the local towns, meet people and enjoy the food. I would recommend this for people who like to be remote and off grid as you cannot go anywhere without a car and travel is difficult if the host is busy. There isn't much to do if your are alone, the pool and gym cannot be used if there are guests and there is nothing in walking distance so better as a couple. The tasks could have been clearer as what I was asked to do changed multiple times. Overall it was good for a short stay but organisation with the host was difficult.

3 months ago

Pier Alberto replied

Thank you Martin for your help and for taking the time to write this lovely review. I wish you all the best :)

Chile

1

El lugar es muy bello, la comida es buena. El host se preocupaba de tener todo tipo de actividades para el tiempo libre, entonces aunque el lugar es aislado no faltan cosas para hacer sin embargo no recomiendo esta experiencia. Las habitaciones no tienen privacidad (una sin cerradura, la otra sin puerta. La limpieza no es algo que se realice frecuentemente. El host tiene un carácter volátil. Yo estaba agotada por viajar mucho, el host lo tomó como ofensa, me pidió que me fuera, luego que me quedara si cambiaba mi actitud (cansancio). No recomiendo mucho menos para mujeres. Activé protección WP

3 months ago

Pier Alberto replied

As the other host said I should also say that what Esperanza is claiming is not matching with what we have seen in reality. I did my best to cope with a boderline situation she has created and she decided to leave after a conversation where I was simply asking her to show more interest for the activities. I am very sorry to be writing this. I hope she will have great experiences with other hosts and this was only an isolated unfortunate case.

Italy

4

Staying in Radicondoli was a peaceful and inspiring experience. Surrounded by nature, I truly enjoyed the calm atmosphere—it felt like a real escape for the senses. I had the chance to visit some of the charming nearby villages. My host, Alberto, was welcoming, supportive, and motivating, always creating a positive and encouraging environment. I felt really good during my time there and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a stay in the heart of Tuscany.

A big thank you to Alberto for his warm hospitality, the good food and the beautiful conversations we shared.

4 months ago

Italy

5

My experience with Alberto was very positive. The place was beautiful, a true paradise. Participating in the farm tasks was really enjoyable, from the ceramics and arts to the village projects like theater and cinema. Gardening, in particular, was incredibly peaceful. It was a very enriching experience to live everyday life of the Italians in the Tuscan villages. Alberto was a very kind host, always generous and inspiring. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to have learned and grow there and for all the positive moments we shared.

4 months ago

United States

5

This was my first time with Worldpackers. I was paired with a host in Tuscany Italy looking for art
& help with ceramics. I will caution that you are far far removed from city life, it is deep in the mountains of Italy , you are in the guesthouse up the road. There is a hotel farther down the road but it only opens in summers . Alberto was a great host and I loved the dog and cat that live there as well. We did some ceramic work and acrylic painting. Alberto even got a class setup where I taught a few locals basic drawing , color theory and painting. This lead to working in community

5 months ago

Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Rural

Contact with animals

Wilderness