Life in a Farmhouse and production of traditional cheeses

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 8 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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

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What you get

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.

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 20 days

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

I am Mariantonietta and together with my family we manage a cattle, sheep and goat farm, in Altamura, in the Altamurgia park. With the milk of our animals we produce cheese. We are looking for volunteers who want to help us in caring for the animals and in the company dairy. In addition to the volunteer part, I will be happy to tell you stories, local traditions and let you taste dishes of our culinary tradition.

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Requirements

Beginner Italian or Beginner English
Between 26 and 60 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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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Get in touch with nature
8 Meeting international travelers
8 Meeting locals
8 Immersing in the local culture
6 Learning about sustainability
6 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 12. Responsible consumption and production
7 15. Life on land
3 3. Good health and well-being

Fernando

Brazil

If you want to have real experiences in the south of Italy, know about folklore and local culture, try really good dishes and stay in contact in the middle of nature… you have to come to the farm. MariAntonietta and her family have a really beautiful mentality and heart… they will make sure you feel like family and show you amazing places all around Puglia… i definitely recommend…

about 1 month ago

Lorenza

Italy

The farm is an authentic and genuine place surrounded by the wonderful murgia's meadows, where together with animals and humans you never get bored! The tireless, sweet super-Mariantonietta welcomed me warmly and taught me many things about the territory and the animals, about her work as a sheperd and local traditions, and I also learned how to make cheeses thanks to Mari's father, Vito. The days passed quickly between laughter, evenings with friends, dance and a lot of good homemade food! Thank you for everything I hope to see you again very soon!!

about 1 month ago

Renata Viviane

Brazil

I loved the experience on the farm. Antonieta and her family were always kind and attentive. The routine involved in producing cheese and taking care of the animals was very interesting. I was able to practice and learn more Italian. Antonieta was always willing to prepare meals and take us places for fun or when we needed to. I definitely left differently than when I arrived.I recommend it to anyone looking for experiences in a farm routine.🌄

3 months ago

Maria

France

I had an amazing experience at the farm with Mariantonietta, her family, and her friends. They welcomed me with such warmth and kindness, making me feel right at home. I learned how to make cheese and worked with cows, goats, sheep, chickens, and, of course, the adorable dogs and cats. It was a truly authentic farm experience that I'll never forget. If you're looking for genuine Puglian hospitality, this is the perfect place!

3 months ago

Adriano

Italy

The farm Is a home in the fields of Puglia. Marie and her family are the nicest people to receive you and teach the work with the animals and the production of cheese, the real Italian cheese. Marie Aldo Is a great hostess and take us to discover the most beautiful and amazing places in the surroundings. Her also shares beautiful outings with her friends. Clearly if I' am around, I'll come back here again :)

28 days ago

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