Farmstay Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

4.0
(15 reviews)15

Help restore a special place in the mountains in the Italian Alps

Help a sustainable project
11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with nature
15 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
9 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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Availability

Aug
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Hello out there in the world. My name is Thomas, born in 1960, landscape gardener, my mother tongue is German, speak fluent Italian and basic English. I am an amateur ornithologist and plant lover. Mostly I need help with some lumberjack tasks, gardening and building projects.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Italian or Beginner English
  • Over 20 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 15 Get in touch with nature
  • 9 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Learning about sustainability
  • 8 Practicing English
  • 7 Meeting international travelers
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 11 15. Life on land

France

5

Thomas is a very welcoming, flexible and respectful host. We had a great stay, we are very grateful for everything we learned from this experience. We met another traveller and that also went very well. We recommend this host to discover another way of life. Thank you very much Thomas.

4 months ago

Costa Rica

5

I am very grateful for my stay at the farm. Thomas is a kind and thoughtful host, always open to sharing his knowledge and fostering a respectful atmosphere. Life here is simple yet meaningful, offering a unique chance to disconnect and reflect. The peaceful surroundings of the Italian Alps provide the perfect setting for personal growth and clarity. I recommend this experience to those seeking a break from modern life, embracing simplicity, and reconnecting with nature in a profound way. I highly value the knowledge Thomas shared about native species, woodwork and sustainable practices.

7 months ago


Thomas replied

Hello Daniela
Before you go back from Europe to Costarica maybe you will visit some other place in Italy? You are welcome to Alpe Pianezzo too. For 1 or 2 person i will find always place to stay (if you travel with a friend)
Good luck for all what you do,
Thomas

Uruguay

3

The place is very beautiful. Thomas was very attentive and flexible with schedules and tasks. The house has basic amenities, nothing luxurious, and some challenges, perhaps due to it being winter. On the last day, there was a situation with Thomas's pet getting lost, and I didn't like how he handled it—I felt uncomfortable. That left me with a not-so-good impression, but the rest of the time, he was kind. I also liked that we shared some moments, but I still had plenty of time for myself. I would have liked to stay with more volunteers, as the area is very isolated.

6 months ago

Australia

5

I loved it at the farm. It was challenging for me in a variety of ways, but these challenges came because of me not because of anything that was wrong with the place. It's a 50 minute-1 hour hike, this is a bit challenging if you have big bags but Thomas is accomodating and brings it up for you. The work and environment is very quiet and you learn a lot about sustainability and how to cook well too! You learn that there are many alternatives to things functioning in a house than we think we need! I don't want to reveal too much, it's a 5 star for learning about yourself.

7 months ago

Spain

5

Hello! Definitely if you like nature and the mountains, this is the paradise. This place is in the middle of the Italian Alps and from the house you can see the wonderful views (there are tracks to follow for hiking). Thanks to the activities I did here, I learnt so many things about lumberjack tasks and plants (you will try different kinds of food with the aliments of the garden). It was a really good experience and with the advice of Thomas I feel completely ready to live in the mountain :) I hope you enjoy it!

10 months ago

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