Organic agricolture and slow tourism

The experience

This project started in January 2017 from an abandoned olive grove and an old country house. In the last years, the project has also started to take shape on a permaculture design model and the goal is to transform the place in an oasis of biodiversity. The place is managed by Giuseppe, 41 years old, anthropologist, kitchen chef, farmer and enjoy trekking and yoga. I hope to meet people who love to stay, to help and to enjoy the nature.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Between 26 and 60 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

All the timing can change depending on season and weather

7.30 breakfast
8.00-12.30 morning check-walk and practical activities
13.00 lunch
18.30 cooking dinner
20.00 dinner

All year round:
- Managing the garden from seed to harvest
- Implementing and maintaining structures and projects : wood houses, lanes, water systems, compost, swimming pool
- Help in the kitchen and share your favourite recipes
- Cleaning regularly, everyone takes on the responsibility to leave things and spaces as clean as found or even cleaner

Orchards seasonal work:
January, February : pruning fruit trees (other than olives and citrus)
May, June, September : pruning and grafting citrus
June, July, August : picking and processing fruits, tomatoes and other vegetables
October, November : picking olives
October to May : picking lemons & spreading manure and compost fertilizers