Una famiglia tra gli ulivi – Italia �

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: 6 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.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 6 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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

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

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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: 1 week

Stay up to: 16 days

The Experience

Hello! 👋 We are a warm and welcoming family living on a beautiful farm surrounded by lush meadows and olive trees. Our little paradise is home to Mattia (12 years old) and Sirio (4 years old), who love growing up close to nature. 🌳✨ After years of fast-paced city life, we made the decision to slow down and embrace a lifestyle more in tune with our natural rhythms. What we want to offer you is the possibility of living with us as a family.

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Requirements

Beginner Italian or Intermediate English
Between 20 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
European Union Passport
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Quality education

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting locals
6 Get in touch with nature
5 Developing environmental awareness
5 Learning about sustainability
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
3 4. Quality education

Louise

United Kingdom

A truly magical place. Gabriele's family welcomed me into their home immediately and were generous, kind and funny. If you want to immerse yourself in the joys of an Italian family, authentic culture, living in harmony with nature and improve your language, I highly recommend the farm. The community project is an inspiration and the location is beautiful. Every day we sat under an olive tree for lunch lovingly cooked by Noemi – heaven! The work was varied, some outside in nature and some indoors, with plenty of breaks. It was my first volunteer experience and it couldn't have been better.

25 days ago

Katharina

Germany

I really enjoyed my stay and can highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know Italian culture and life in the countryside better. Gabriele and his family gave me a warm welcome, and we spent a lot of time together even outside of “working hours.” My apartment was lovingly furnished, and the food was also very delicious. Knowing at least the basics of Italian is helpful to really be able to communicate with everyone. But even without speaking Italian, everything worked out great for me. I had a lot of fun — thank you so much for the wonderful time!

2 months ago

Roxanne

United States

My stay with the farm and Gabriele's family exceeded all expectations I had of life on an olive farm and I would genuinely recommend it to anyone looking to reconnect with nature/be immersed in Tuscan culture:) I immediately felt welcomed into their family and cherished the time spent with them over amazing meals. They are generous, flexible and make an effort to make you feel as though you are living at home. Basic Italian skills are recommended but not needed at all to laugh and enjoy the wonders of the farm. Grazie the farm family❤️

3 months ago

Thiago

Italy

This lovely family truly integrates you, making you part of their own. Delicious, typical Italian dishes are carefully prepared with the best and sustainable ingredients. They strive for a better world and do their part. If you want to experience an Italian family and love the countryside, animals, and children, this is a truly great place to be. I learned a lot of Italian, about plants, and the social initiatives they participate in. I felt like part of the family. They are flexible, happy, and genuinely make you feel at home. A typical Italian Sunday awaits you! Thank you, all four of you.

3 months ago

Alex

Mexico

Mi experiencia con Gabriele y su familia ha sido enriquecedora, bellísima e inolvidable, son personas muy amorosas y comprensivas, me hicieron sentir parte de su familia desde el 1er día. Su granja es hermosa, tienen un proyecto comunitario muy valioso que promueve el desarrollo sostenible. También producen su propio aceite de olivo, el mejor que he comido en la vida, y su comida es exquisita, pero sobre todo la convivencia es lo mejor, muy familiar y amigable. El trabajo no es demandante y salimos varias veces a conocer los alrededores . Me sentí completamente inmerso en la cultura Toscana.

29 days ago

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