Comunità di famiglie

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Comunità di  famiglie
Comunità di  famiglie Comunità di  famiglie
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Il podere si trova a 40 km da Firenze, è composto da un edificio di 700mq e da 15h di terreno, di cui 6h gestiti direttamente: vigna, orto, pascolo e bosco. Questo è un luogo di comunità, accoglienza e sobrietà. Un luogo di sperimentazione di modelli di vita sostenibili e solidali; di accoglienza di rifugiati ; di accoglienza di gruppi e realizzazione di campi di studio e lavoro, nazionali e internazionali in particolare con adolescenti. L'attività è gestita da 4 volontari, 2 dei quali abitano presso la struttura mantenendo un lavoro esterno. Al momento siamo 10 persone tra adulti, bambini e accolti. Ospitiamo chiunque abbia voglia di condividere la vita di comunità ed i lavori quotidiani: orto, legna, animali e trasformazione di prodotti; che voglia partecipare all’accoglienza dei rifugiati e dei gruppi e sia disponibile a lavorare alla ristrutturazione dell’immobile. Non abbiamo TV ma internet, solare termico e fotovoltaico. D’inverno scaldiamo casa e acqua con una stufa a legna, depuriamo le acque con la fitodepurazione, abbiamo un essiccatore solare ed un laboratorio di falegnameria. Autoproduciamo, riusiamo e recuperiamo quanto possibile. Accettiamo richieste di almeno 15 giorni di max 3 persone per volta. Ospitalità: in casa. Lingue parlate:inglese-francese-spagnolo-tedesco ****************************** The farm, which is located 40 km from Florence, is composed of a house of 700 square meters and 15h of land, 6h of which we work: a vineyard, orchard, pasture and forest. This is a place of community, hospitality and sobriety. An experimental model of sustainable living and solidarity; with a reception of refugees; host of groups and realization of fields of study and work, national and international in particular with teenagers. The farm is run by 4 volunteers, 2 of whom live on site but have other jobs. We are currently 10 people including adults and children. We cater for anyone willing to share the life of the community and the daily work: in the vegetable garden, wood, with the animals and preserving produce; who wants to participate in the reception of refugees and groups and is available to work on the renovation of the property. We have no TV but have internet, solar thermal and photovoltaic power. In winter we heat the house and water with a wood stove, we have a reed bed system to recycle waste water, we have a solar drier and a carpentry workshop. We use our own produce and recycle as much as we can. We accept stays of at least 15 days max 3 people at a time. Accommodation in the house. Languages spoken: English-French-Spanish-German Progetti attuali: Preserving produce,Livestock,Building/maintenance,Vegetables
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Vegetarian
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Lucia
Lucia
Member since 2018
Languages spoken: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Emily
Emily
France • August 2026
Se esiste un paradiso sulla terra, l'ho trovato, è qui all'aia santa. Un luogo meraviglioso per la sua bellezza prima e poi si scopre la ricchezza della condivisione, della generosità e dell'amicizia. Sono molto fortunata ad aver vissuto tutti questi momenti indimenticabili. Mi mancate, già !
Tess
Tess
United States • August 2026
Thank you to those at Aia Santa for having me! My experience was made better by the other WWOOFers whose company I greatly enjoyed. The community energy is lovely, and it was fun to connect with so many people. The hosts care deeply for the land and for each other, and I felt they had excellent morals (which made me more comfortable with my stay. Great people!). I loved eating together and finishing dinner with gelato and the dice game every night. The view is also incredible! In July, we fed the animals, took the horse and donkey out to graze, did weeding, watered the plants, harvested a bit, and did some physical labor tasks (watering the vineyard, shoveling out garden boxes, etc). Days are pretty flexible, just get the work done for the most part. With the heat, you have to start early. I had a room to myself half the time, and shared with another girl for the other half. Shared bathroom. None of the hosts were there when I arrived (or for days after), which was not communicated to me. I would've felt quite alone if not for the other WWOOFers. Another WWOOFer had to show me how to do each task, but maybe that's not normal. I don't know. Definitely more of a figure-it-out-yourself situation rather than being with the host throughout the day. You must be flexible, okay on your own, and comfortable doing some things without being explicitly told how to. Other than the slight bumps in the beginning (as I was not expecting this), my stay was lovely. Thank you!!
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Lucas
Lucas
Netherlands • August 2026
Aia Santa is a safe place atop the hill—literally and figuratively. Aia Santa is a very welcoming community that I would certainly like to visit again. I had a wonderful experience at this farm and want to thank everyone there once again! You can take part in various activities here. These vary by season, so it is a good idea to check what is currently going on. I arrived at a time when two school classes were staying over, and there were opportunities to help with planning and weeding. It wasn't my first WWOOF experience, but I think this place is certainly very well-suited for a first WWOOFing experience. The tasks are straightforward and clearly defined, and the hosts are very friendly and helpful.
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Jana
Jana
France • July 2026
Aia Santa is exactly what the name means: sacred. The ethos of care and hosting refugees makes the whole experience so meaningful. It shows you that farming and gardening can be about so much more than the land. The volunteers pour their whole hearts into their work and it's palpable and makes you want to do more and be better.
Reem
Reem
Lebanon • July 2026
My time at Aia Santa was an incredible first WWOOFing experience, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better place to begin this journey. I came hoping to learn about farming and life on the land, and I certainly did, but what I’ll take with me most are the people. Every person I met brought a unique perspective, shared their knowledge generously, and inspired me in different ways. The conversations around the dinner table, the sense of community, and the openness of everyone there made this experience so much more than just volunteering on a farm. Working with the animals, gardens, and surrounding nature taught me so much about regenerative living, patience, and the rhythms of daily life. It was challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding, and I leave feeling like I’ve grown both personally and professionally. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll learn, connect with amazing people from all over the world, and experience a genuine sense of community, I highly recommend staying at Aia Santa. It has been a truly unforgettable experience, and I’ll always be grateful for everything I learned there.
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Alena
Alena
Austria • June 2026
Posso raccomandare questo posto a tutti, ma soprattutto a persone a cui piace un' ambiente interculturale. Il concetto della communità mi ha dato una grande ispirazione per il futuro e avrei voluto restare a più lungo. Spero di poter tornarci presto. Ho trascorso due settimane indimenticabili in un ambiente familiare, pieno di gioia e altruismo.