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Poland

5

First worldpackers experience and it was amazing. From day one I felt welcomed and at home. Shak was open, communicative and full of ideas. He took me to nearby towns, to Rome and introduced me to new recipes and food. On top of that, he shared much about simple, sustainable living. The work itself was fun and rewarding. I got to follow every step of making wine and cider. Shak always made sure I took breaks. It was a great chance to reconnect with nature and learn about ecology. It was the perfect balance between work and enjoying life in the countryside. Highly recommend Shak and Tiziana!

3 months ago

South Africa

5

I had the most amazing experience during my time in Magliano the reserve. The host Shak was extremely accommodating and was super amazing with taking us around the area and immersing us in the local community. Tasks during the day were relatively flexible and Shak was always making sure we weren't over exerting ourselves. We often had enough down time after a day on the farm which was amazing to reconnect with nature.

7 months ago

Tiziana replied

Olivia was a wonderful guest who had a truly amazing experience. She was accommodating and appreciative of the local community, and we are grateful for her help and willingness to immerse herself in the local culture.

South Africa

5

I had an absolutely amazing time! The rooms were spacious and comfy, and the food was amazing! Shak was an amazing host and it was so fun to be able to go on outings in and around the small towns! The farm is breathtaking and the facilities were amazing!

7 months ago

Tiziana replied

Josie had an amazing time and was a pleasure to host. Her positive energy and enthusiasm were fantastic, and she loved the farm's beauty and facilities. We're grateful for her help and hope she'll come back to Mater Natura again.

Brazil

5

Mater nature has been my first experience at volunteering work and I would not chose anywhere else to start my experience, I felt like home , the food was amazing and the really respect the schedule and tasks that we agreed before , Shak and the team are lovely people :) highly recommend

7 months ago

Tiziana replied

Rafaela was a fantastic guest for whom Mater Natura was her first volunteering experience. She felt right at home from the start and was a great help. We appreciated her respect for the agreed-upon tasks and her amazing personality. Highly recommended!

South Africa

5

It was an awesome learning experience on permaculture and music. Had great fun meeting with the locals as well. The host treated us like family.

8 months ago

Tiziana replied

Fortune (Nhlanhla) was a wonderful guest who was eager to learn about permaculture. He is great company, treating everyone like family and having fun meeting locals. We are thankful for his positive energy and contributions and look forward to his return visit.

Paraguay

5

Highly recommend this wonderful experience! From the first day I felt at home, the house is a beautiful place and the accommodations are incredible, food was always awesome and vegetarian. While volunteering here you truly get to experience nature and Italian countryside. Shak was a super host through and through! He guided as everyday and in every activity, I learned many thinks from him, also invited us to join him in his adventures and events, which made me experience true Italian culture. I'm very thankful to have been a part of this project and hope I can come back sometime!

8 months ago

Tiziana replied

Ana was a wonderful guest with infectious positive energy. She was a hard worker who fully embraced the experience, diving into tasks and contributing to the community. Her adventurous spirit and appreciation for nature and Italian culture were fantastic. We're so thankful for her valuable help and hope she can return to Mater Natura someday!

United States

2

I left early due to some unexpected allergies; I knew coming into this that this was a farm so I was not expecting an ideal situation, but I was hoping for more cleanliness. The farm is also a bit isolated from the nearest town but Shak does drive you if you need it. He is very accommodating and grocery shops frequently if you ever need anything. Tatyana is also very sweet, it was nice & easy to talk to her even with a language barrier. Farm tasks and hours are very flexible and exactly as agreed upon, I chose to wake up early to beat the sun and it worked out well. Reach out if interested :)

4 months ago

France

4

Great experience ! Learned a lot about sustainable living. The place is stunning, the accomodation perfect and the animals lovely. You will not learn about farming life and the place is quite isolated from the cities nearby but Shak does his best to make you discover his friends and cities around. Don't hesitate if you have any questions :)

4 months ago

Italy

5

Il progetto è un luogo meraviglioso, una villa immersa nel cuore della Sabina dove sarete accolti da Shak: un host che sa far sentire i volontari a proprio agio, che sa parlare con gentilezza e che vi lascerà lavorare senza pressioni. Sarete coinvolti nella vita rurale italiana, lavorando nella produzione di prodotti artigianali, nella gestione dell'orto e dei frutteti. Visiterete posti caratteristici della zona, e la sera, spesso in compagnia dei suoi amici più cari, grazie a Shak parteciperete a jam sessions di altissimo livello. Un'esperienza indimenticabile.

14 days ago

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