Help us with some repair to this estate, once a place of healing

Brazil

5

My time at Podere Sasso was really good, the place is immersed in the nature, and the property is really cool, built in 1350's,, it was gratifying to help to renovate some of it! Raymond is a good host, very calm and patient to explain everything we should do, and also very flexible with the working hours. The food was probably the highlight, Raymond's wife, Ilaria, cooks delicious meals that looks more like a feast for everyone!! I definitely recommend this place!

over 1 year ago

Turkey

5

Volunteering here was an unforgettable experience. Despite it being my first worldpackers volunteering, Raymond and Ilaria ensured that every moment was enriching. Their warmth made me feel instantly at ease, fostering a sense of belonging that resonated throughout my stay. Ilaria's culinary prowess added an extra layer of delight to the experience, making each meal a celebration of Italian flavors and hospitality. Without hesitation, I highly recommend this volunteering opportunity to anyone seeking not just to lend a hand but to find a second home amidst Tuscany. Grazie mille!

over 1 year ago

Indonesia

5

Perfect, the best family, pleasant hospitality. Selamat Pagi

over 1 year ago

Brazil

4

Nice to try good italian food! Ilaria is really fun and nice, had amazing time with her. :) good to relax and next to visit Siena and Florence

12 months ago

Hungary

4

I had a pleasent time at Podere Sasso. The working hours were treated with respect, the food and accomodation were great, and both Ilaria and Raymond were friendly, as well as the others. The villa is amazing, plenty of places to explore, some of the best view I've ever seen. If you enjoy chilling and reading, this is definetly the place for you. However, this was my first WP experience, and there were times when I was a little confused and felt like I needed better explanation on how things work around there. Work was also pretty tiring for me. Bring a book if you come alone! Cheers!

about 1 year ago

United States

4

Overall, my husband & I enjoyed our time with Raymond/Ilaria. I think it's important to state that the work is demanding & requires heavy lifting or some "dirty work", come prepared. It took a few days to get comfortable in the place, but once I was doing something I knew I could do, I felt better about the experience. To note - the closest cafe is a 20 min walk through the wooded trail (beautiful walk). The closest grocery is 40 mins. We didn't have a car and relied on Raymond to go to town for us to join him (only happened a few times). I recommend a car. The other workers were great too.

about 1 year ago

United States

4

The beautiful Podere Sasso was built in 1354 with several iterations of restoration and/or updating over many years. With that, it was a great place to learn or improve multiple skill sets as there is always work to be done. My wife and I really enjoyed the experience, but unfortunately did not get to see many projects completed in the end. Focusing on long-term care projects to benefit the future of the property would have been so rewarding.

about 1 year ago

Brazil

3

I recommend the place for couples or broke, as a single traveler I fell isolated and alone, the hosts leave the house for days, no others volunteers, many days alone, far from city. Also be sure to have internet on your phone (buggy internet at house) and you must know how to cook. I felt disapointted because the owner only check for results of my job, no clear instructions, he said that I must look for youtube videos, but the only way to learn stuff is doing, not watching youtube videos. Problably I had bad luck in the period I were there. Room is good, Ilaria is an amazing cooker, Ray is fun

about 1 year ago

United States

4

We had a great time at Podere Sasso. Ilaria's cooking was absolutely amazing and we had so many fun experiences. The pizza party in their pizza oven with professional pizza chefs was definitely a highlight and an amazing cultural experience. We also loved meeting all the other volunteers. Raymond is a relaxed and fun host and is respectful of your hours. We had a great time making videos for him.

over 1 year ago

United Kingdom

4

I had a good time working at this project, the hosts were very friendly and welcoming and I was lucky enough to enjoy some lovely home cooked meals during my stay.

over 1 year ago

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