Learn and develop new skills in an organic farm at Sicilia hills!

Vietnam

5

The experience was really nice, I help with the farm a small shelter at the farm and clean the apartment. I also have a chance to work with at the print shop. Danilo and Filipo are very kind and nice.

8 months ago

Netherlands

4

Although I had a lovely time in Italy and Filippo is a kind and genuine soul, the experience was different from what I had expected. As Filippo does not live in Sicily himself the farm had not been taken care of in the last 8 months. Few plants were alive (no water) and the farm was full of weeds. In the end, there wasn't much to do for me there so I ended up staying at an appartement a few villages away and helped Filippo with some cleaning tasks in the appartement complex. I didn't mind the work but I had come to Italy to learn more about plants and nature. Still had a great time, though :)

about 1 year ago

Slovakia

5

True Sicilian life. We were collecting olives on beautiful farm. Enviroment was perfect, food simple and tasty. Exactly what we needed. There will be always lot of work to do and I hope, always a lot of awesome people to help with it. Thank for great time.

over 1 year ago

Slovakia

5

Filippo and Karin are wonderful to be around. For someone that isn't used to farm work I would probably not recommend doing olive picking. I did not like it at first but then at the end and and after it was done I started to miss it alot. Understandably so for me, who doesn't do much of a work outside, I became to like it and my body finally got what it wanted (physical activity and waking up in the actual morning) so I even started to feel more healthy. Can't wait to see you guys again!

over 1 year ago

Germany

5

Thank you for this great experience :) it was very nice to stay at the farm which is very minimalistic and cosy, perfect to get in touch with nature. Make sure to take the shortcuts when going to Alì Terme and try hitchhiking! You can charge your devices at Todaro (best gelato place you'll find). The beach is very nice and not touristy at all, very calm. Going to towns nearby by train is very easy and reliable. The work was good, it always depends on the season what your tasks will be. Thank you Filippo! Laeticia&Steven

almost 2 years ago

Danilo replied

Thank yoh Leaticia&Steven for your stay at the farm and taking care of the place and preparing for the other volinteers to arrive.
Leaticia&Steven were great always ready to give an hand for any task needed.
They took a good care af the plant and make them reborn from the great heat we had in Sicily this year.
Thank you!!!

Bangladesh

5

Very good and fantastic

about 3 years ago

United Kingdom

4

Super lovely setting in the hills of Sicily, about an hours walk from the beach town where you can charge phones and buy food and swim obviously. This town is super local and there aren't many tourists so you get a feel for the traditional way of living. The work was good and you don't have long hours, only thing was the heat (obviously, it'll be hot in Sicily in August) while camping. Other than that it was a super fun way to meet new people and immerse yourself in nature and the hosts are accommodating.

almost 3 years ago

Brazil

5

I had an amazing time there, and Filipo is a great person. He gave me options of work, and let me choose what I rather do, he would work with me, or came often to check if everything was fine. Work can be hard, but he is a flexible person, and the hours are respected. The view from the farm is amazing, even more beautiful than the pictures. I highly recommend the experience. The structure needs some improvement though, so if you're a person who likes to be really confortable that might not be the best place for you.

almost 4 years ago

Danilo replied

Mila what to say, she was great in every projects she did.
It was great to have her at the camp and organize the cleaning of some nice spot to give life to some tree. She was fighting with all the bad grass to win the space :).
She is very responsible and enterprising organizing her task very good to have some fun at the same time.
We started the projects that Mila suggested about the shelter, now we are waitng for her to finallize the project :)
Hope you are doing good in your travelling.
Always you will be welcome at the farm.

Chile

3

The farm is located the farm big hill next to the sea, so the view is amazing. Also Filippo was very considerate and always asked if we the farm anything. We could see that they planted vegetables and volunteers can eat it, but we arrive almost at winter when season was finishing, so we couldn't take advantage of that. In summary is a good place, but you must be aware before you arrive that there is not a proper toilet, shower or kitchen (just a kind of ecological ones), so if you are ok with that and you carry your own camping staffs (sleeping bags and cookware) you wil enjoy the experience more

over 3 years ago

Danilo replied

I met Leslie and Camila just for very shot time when they arrived, But i was in contact with them when i was away.
They gave a big support to the project even if it was the end of the season for camping.
They were very responsible and kept the camp very organized and finish some of the projects that the other volunteers started.
They did a great job with the roof of the shelter that we are using now, all the volunteers here at moment give a big thanks to them :).

Spain

4

I went in December, I had to sleep on a tent and cook the farm campfire and the clima was not the best at night. It was too windy and rainy and one day even hailng . I recommend u to not go in winter if you are not used to sleep in tents. If you want a hard experience it's perfect for you. Anyway in summer must be perfect, like a camping in the middle of the nature. Overall thanks to Filippo, I hope to enjoy more the experience in summer.

over 3 years ago

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