POGGIO DEL CASTAGNO

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Italy Manual work Farming Manual work Farming Fixed dates

About the project

POGGIO DEL CASTAGNO

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Poggio del Castagno is a biodynamic organic farm run by a family where is possible to experiment techniques of innovative farming. They produce hazelnut, olive oil, vegetables, and turn barley into toasted and pearly barley.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will mainly help in harvesting hazelnuts. It can be possible to be involved in other ordinary task. Work is arranged in the morning mainly.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Shared tents in the camping area that is furnished with hot water showers. Volunteers will cook for themselves. Internet is available only in a common room shared by anyone. REQUEST: vols have to bring own sleeping bag,

📍 About the location

There are three interesting medieval villages in the surroundings of the farm: Pitigliano, Sorano and Sovana. Also trekking pathway are closeby. Saturnia’s thermal bath are 30 min. far by car.

ℹ️ Additional information

Interest in out-door activities, agriculture and biodynamic farming is welcome. Remember to bring warm clothes as the weather can be chilly in the evening. Also bring a warm sleepingbag.

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