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What is WWOOF®?
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.
WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).
WWOOF in Italy
WWOOF Italia is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Italy and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.
Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.
Be part of the WWOOF community
Be a WWOOFer
Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.
How it works
Be a Host
Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.
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Feedback from members
Ruth Lynn Greece
Silvia and her father are wonderful hosts and we enjoyed our time with them. We spent time taking care of the animals and garden and also on long walks around the area. We hope to WWOOF with Silvia again!
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Heleen Netherlands
My time at the Mandali lighthouse was amazing! From the way of welcoming me & the other two wwoofers with eating chestnuts directly from an open fire to our goodbye with a circle of gratitude. I stayed there in October and we were only 3 in the enormous house. The work was divided over two locations: the lighthouse & the Mandali retreat. Around the lighthouse we worked mainly in the garden, working further on their future plans. We digged a lot and we created terraces for the food forest. We started at 9.30 and finished around 3.30-4pm. Lisa & George are like yin & yang, forming the perfect balance. I learnt a lot, not only about permaculture but also on a personal level. Lisa showed us how to make bread, yoghurt, fresh pasta, etc. and her mum gave us a little workshop about making soap. We were invited into their lives which made me feel at home quickly. The work at the Mandali retreat was also really nice & we got treated like colleagues directly. Everyone there was so friendly & willing to help. As this was my first Wwoof experience I can't compare to other projects, but I highly recommend this amazing place & project! Oh, to the future wwoofers: if you wonder who made that huge painting in the bedroom.. that would be me!!
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Walter Italy
Ho avuto la fortuna di conoscere Silvia e Stefano in questa piccola realtà agreste a Forano, un paesino immerso nella splendida regione sabina. La vita qui è stata semplice, quella semplicità sempre più difficile da trovare, una semplicità che ti fa riavvicinare alla natura e a te stesso, prendersi cura degli animali. Presto mi sono affezionato a tutti, i cani, gatti, le oche i conigli e il pony "Bandito". Stefano e Silvia hanno la dote naturale di farti sentire a casa, a tuo agio, senza ostentare nessuna cortesia fasulla ma semplicemente essendo loro stessi, così naturalmente gentili e ospitali. Le attività ovviamente a gennaio non erano molte ma i progetti per l'azienda stanno prendendo forma rapidamente e mi è dispiaciuto andare via poco prima della piantumazione di numerose piante da frutto. È stato prezioso conoscere anche la signora Colomba, Ilvano e Francesca, i vicini di casa che sono come una seconda famiglia. Certe magnate... 😂 Mangiate generose in pieno stile romana ciò, anzi sabino, in un clima così caloroso ancora più piacevole ed evidente per me "del nord". Vale davvero la pena una visita... 👍
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Andrea Venezuela
Sono stato un paio di settimane da Silvia e mi sono trovato molto bene, mi hanno accolto il primo giorno con grande generosità, affetto e tanto amore. È stata una esperienza molto carina, ho gestito le piccole bestie (cani dolcissimi, oche, e un pony molto bello). Anche ho avuto la possibilità di aiutare a Silvia con i ragazzi autistici che è stato pure molto carino e mi ha dato una sensibilità di capire persone diverse. Anche Stefano, il padre di Silvia, è stato una brava persona ed abbiamo cucinato e mangiato tanti pranzi e cene insieme che sono adesso ricordi belli. Il posto è molto bello con tanta natura e tranquillità nei confronti, dalla mia camera si vedeva un panorama di sole radiante ma anche delle nebbie e spontanee cinematografiche. Silvia ha tanti progetti molto interessanti da fare più avanti, e io sono sicuro che sarà meraviglioso, questo posto e un luogo d’amore ed inclusione, veramente consigliato. Grazie per tutto!!!
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Pascal France
Marzia and her son were very welcomed, and I met owners'friends and other woofer from Japan very friendly who guide me in Firenze. Il Cavallone is in progress so woofing could offer various experiences. Be sure before your arrival to have a commun understanding of the tasks you will have in charge.
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Dorit United Kingdom
I had a beautiful experience here. Lucia, Francesco and Andrea are incredibly generous, caring people and it was a joy to get to know them. The work was easy going and not too strenuous and the food and wine were incredible! I loved every single frosty morning and cosy afternoon and would happily return for another stay here, it was amazing.
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William United States
If you are open minded and able to get out of your comfort zone then you will certainly enjoy Peter’s farm. I was there for a little less than two weeks with three other WWOOFers we had a nice thing going. The nature around Peter’s property is unbelievable please take the time to explore. Right next to the complex is a dry river with some of the most incredible boulders I’ve ever seen. Peter’s an interesting guy and fun to talk with. Definitely a place you want to be with other WWOOFers it’s kinda isolated. Peter was kind enough to drive us to Etna and we had an amazing hike up
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Amy France
Madame Tiziana is a very nice lady. This was my first time to be a wwoofer. She helped me to recognize different types of trees and how to keep those trees. Sometimes we cooked together and talked a lot. She often drove me to the towns and cities nearby. The bedroom is very big and has private bathroom. Very cozy!
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Jordan United States
My experience at Podere il Bosco was incredible. My mom and I came to this farm to help with the olive harvest, experience the local life in Tuscana, and immerse ourselves in nature. We originally planned on only spending one week here because of limited traveling time but ended up spending two weeks at the farm (almost our entire holiday). Isabella and Mila are incredible hosts: very friendly, great cooks, and so caring. The work was varied and never boring and Isabella was flexible with our days off so we could explore the nearby villages. The olive harvest was the best. I learned so much about how to harvest olives, the different kinds of olives, and of course had so much delicious oil. I highly recommend volunteering at Podere il Bosco, you will not regret it!
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Hilde Sweden
Me and my partner spent a wonderful week here in December, helping with the pruning. Absolutely too short and we hope to return! We were immediately welcomed by the joyful, generous and inclusive atmosphere. Lucia and her family truly cares about providing an extraordinary wwoofing experience! The lunches were beyond delicious and filled with laughter and conversations, warming both hearts and stomachs for the rest of the day. In the evenings we cooked our own dinners from the abundance of groceries provided by Lucia. During this time in the winter, the rooms were a bit cold, but there were heating blankets in the beds and fireplaces in the kitchen and living room. We were not too cold, but it’s good to bring warm cloths in this period. The area around the farm was beautiful and perfect for long walks, and we could borrow a car. We never felt isolated or out of things to do during the free time. This is a very warm and lovely place, perfect for learning both wine making and Italian, while enjoying good food and company, and contributing in meaningful activities. Un grande abbraccio e a presto!
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Juliette Belgium
Un séjour remplie de bienveillance et de paix chez Adriano et Anna. Nous avons passé le noël en famille, une belle expérience pour nous de participer aux joies des préparatifs, des coutumes et de la fête. Encore un énorme MERCI pour votre accueil, ce fut un réel plaisir de séjourner dans votre maison. Un MERCI pour Olga. Elle a adoré participer à la vie de la maison. Si l'occasion de revenir se présente, nous reviendrons en été pour participer à la vie dans les oliviers ;) Une Bonne année à vous tous, Adriano, Anna, Roberta et Léo ! :) Juliette et Olga
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Aldana Italy
Durante le due settimane in cui sono stata volontaria al Granaro, ho avuto l’opportunità di imparare due tecniche di potatura delle viti e di partecipare a diverse attività della vita quotidiana dell’azienda. Siamo andati anche diverse volte al mercato di Bologna, un’esperienza interessante per conoscere meglio i prodotti locali e la dinamica della regione.
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