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United Kingdom

5

I had a great time at the project, everyone was welcoming and I got the chance to meet the loveliest people from many different countries! The work was fun and interesting, and I learned a lot about the properties and uses of various plants. If you want to improve your italian this is a great place to go, some members of the family only speak italian and although you can get by just speaking english, I'd recommend learning some italian before you come here. There's a lot to explore around, and it's easy enough to take public transport to one of the near big cities for a weekend!

over 2 years ago

United Kingdom

5

A beautiful experience I will never forget, so many marvellous characters and conversations that have left profound marks on me. the picturesque area and zen tasks, thank you, so much love :-)

over 2 years ago

United States

5

I enjoyed my trip to the project very much. Alessio was extraordinarily welcoming and flexible. It felt like I was a part of the family while there. The food and excursions were a lot of fun. The tasks we did weren't really difficult and most (like harvesting fruits) were pretty meditative. I think this experience was wonderful for be submerged into Italian culture, as well as getting hints of other cultures from the diverse group of other travelers. I would recommend this experience to others.

over 2 years ago

France

5

Thank you to Alessio and Andrea for their warm welcome and their generosity. If you want to eat the best of Italian cuisine, immerse yourself in Italian culture and learn more about permaculture, the project is the place to be. A quick comment on their mother, who can be quite oppressive but fortunately doesn't live with us.

over 2 years ago

Mexico

5

Super rich experience culturally. Charming and welcoming people. I just miss everybody.

over 2 years ago

Germany

5

My experience 10/10 ;) I'm super thankful for everything. The family is very welcoming, open and full of energy. The mountains, the forest and the farm work grounds you extremely. Everyone is super open hearted and makes you feel at home. A lot of love, a lot of emotion, a lot I learned about life, nature, family and also a lot of kindness, respect and interest towards my person. “the project” means the sprout and this is how it feels, they nourish your soul, the little seed, with good energy and wisdom from nature and life until its a sprout, ready to grow further into a beautiful plant 🌱

over 2 years ago

Alessio replied

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Sweden

4

The overall experience was great. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The work was fun and lots of nature. Would be much easier if I knew Italian though. If you are a sensitive person, I would not recommend coming here. Luisa is REALLY intense sometimes. She creates a stressful environment and if you are not used to people like that it might not be fun. She will shout at you in Italian and expect you to drop what you're doing to help her. Don't always expect punctuality, like we'd be told to start working at 6 but couldn't start before 7 because no one was awake to tell us what to do.

over 2 years ago

United Kingdom

4

Overall, we loved our experience at the project. We learnt a lot, ate great food and lived in a stunning part of Italy. Alessio (who lived on the farm) is very generous and knowledgeable and Andrea (Alessio's Brother) & his family were very friendly and kind. They also stick to what was stated on worldpackers. The only downsides were: the tent for belongings, was crowded and things got slightly cold and damp due to condensation (we did experience more rain than usual) Louisa (Alessio's Mother) who did our laundry, created a stressful environment and made us feel very unwelcome.

over 2 years ago

South Africa

4

I spent a month here as it was becoming summer so for about 2 weeks it was just rain but the 2 weeks that we could work were nice! It was a different job almost everyday so we never knew what the day had in store for us, what I did was mulching, harvesting nettles and some odd jobs. The food is delicious and the views are beautiful. Luisa (Andreas mom) made some amazing dishes but when she was at the house she expected you to clean everything a certain way and overall made me feel uncomfortable in the house, it obviously didn't help that she only spoke Italian😅 an unforgettable experience!💗

over 2 years ago

Sweden

5

This experience has been very special for me and I am grateful for the time that I got to call this place my home. Beautiful landscapes, loving people and delicious food. I had a lot of fun with the tasks I was given, and I learned a lot during my time here that I will carry with me. Deep thanks to this family and the other volunteers for creating these precious memories with me!

about 3 years ago

Alessio replied

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