MAMATERRA Casa SanGiacomo è un’azienda agricola biologica in collina a 6 km da Sambuca di Sicilia
Agrigento
MAMATERRA Casa SanGiacomo è un'azienda agricola a gestione familiare di 18 ettari in biologico dal 2004 nel territorio di Sambuca di Sicilia. Un luogo circondato da colline, campi di grano e foraggio che permette di immergersi nella quiete della campagna siciliana. Nel 2010 si accredita presso la Regione Sicilia come azienda didattica e agriturismo e dal 2012 inizia una ricerca e sperimentazione sui grani antichi siciliani che oggi è raccontata dalla produzione di farine e pasta secca. MAMATERRA Casa San Giacomo è un luogo e una casa dove si sperimentano azioni e piccoli progetti tra agricoltura, esperienze ed ospitalità. Dal 2024 stiamo intraprendendo un percorso per diventare una fattoria sociale.
Insieme a noi vivono campi di grano e sulla da fieno, ulivi e 15 animali tra poni, asini e cavalli liberi al pascolo.
L'Azienda si trova a 6 km circa dal paese di Sambuca di Sicilia.
Le attività della fattoria sociale che intendiamo condividere sono legate ai ritmi quotidiani e stagionali dell'azienda:
- Participazione alla logistica di eventi o attività con utenti
- Partecipazione alla produzione settimanale di pasta fresca
- Prendersi cura degli animali
- Preparare un piccolo spazio/giardino per attivare semenzaio ortive
- Manutenzione ordinaria e straordinaria degli spazi esterni ed interni dell'azienda
- Realizzare recinti mobili per animali al pascolo
- Raccogliere e potare ulivi
- Entrare il fieno e la paglia nei magazzini
- Levare le pietre dai terreni
- Fare legna
- Collaborazione nella preparazione dei pasti
Tra le attività da condividere, qualora ci fossero delle prenotazioni, ci sono ospitalità per gruppi e famiglie e servizi didattici ed educativi per le scuole.
La nostra idea di scambio prevede sia un aiuto nella gestione quotidiana delle attività stagionali necessarie all'azienda (come sopra descritto) per permettere di conoscere e fare esperienza e sia momenti di scambio su idee e piccoli progetti da realizzare per migliorare l'azienda agricola in una direzione eco-sostenibile. Mantenere in ordine e puliti gli spazi abitativi.
L'agriturismo si trova in cima ad una collina a 6 km da Sambuca di Sicilia e a 8 km da piccoli borghi come Giuliana dove spiccano il castello di Federico II e il Parco Sant'Anna, un'oasi naturale e boschiva unica nella zona. Inoltre con spostamenti di circa 20 km è possibile raggiungere: Burgio, Caltabellotta, Montevago e Santa Margherita tra ceramiche, ricotta, terme di acque calde e gattopardi; allungando il percorso di pochi km si arriva alle spiagge di Porto Palo di Menfi e camminando lentamente sul mare, si può ammirare il Tempio di Giunone di Selinunte.
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MAMATERRA Casa SanGiacomo is a family-run farm of 18 hectares in organic farming since 2004 in the territory of Sambuca di Sicilia. A place surrounded by hills, wheat and forage fields that allows you to immerse yourself in the quiet of the Sicilian countryside. In 2010 it was certified by the Region of Sicily as an educational farm and agritourism, and in 2012 we began research and experimentation on ancient Sicilian grains, which today is narrated by the production of flours and dry pasta. MAMATERRA Casa San Giacomo is a place and a home where we experiment with actions and small projects involving agriculture, experiences and hospitality. Along with us live a young mixed orchard, olive trees and a dozen or so free-range ponies, donkeys and horses.
The farm is located about 6 km from the town of Sambuca di Sicilia.
The farm activities we plan to share are related to the daily and seasonal rhythms of the farm:
- Taking care of the animals
- Pruning, grafting and caring for ancient Sicilian fruit trees
- Preparing a small space/garden to start vegetable seedbeds
- Routine and extraordinary maintenance of the farm's outdoor and indoor spaces
- Making mobile fences for grazing animals
- Picking olives and pruning olive trees
- Putting hay in storage areas
- Removing stones from the grounds
- Preparing firewood
-Putting straw into storerooms.
-Collaboration in the preparation of meals
Activities to be shared, if there are reservations, would include hospitality for groups and families and teaching and educational services for schools.
Our idea of exchange includes both help in the day-to-day management of the seasonal activities necessary for the farm (as described above) to give people the opportunity to get to know and gain experience, and moments of exchange on ideas and small projects to be implemented to improve the farm in an eco-sustainable direction. Keeping the living spaces tidy and clean.
The farmhouse is located on top of a hill 6 km from Sambuca di Sicilia and 8 km from small villages such as Giuliana where the castle of Federico II and the Sant'Anna Park stand out, a natural and wooded oasis unique in the area. Furthermore, with movements of about 20 km it is possible to reach: Burgio, Caltabellotta, Montevago and Santa Margherita among ceramics, ricotta, hot springs and ocelots; lengthening the route by a few km you arrive at the beaches of Porto Palo di Menfi and walking slowly on the sea, you can admire the Temple of Giunone di Selinunte.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Grain farming
Horse or donkey farming
Raising of other farm animals
Seed saving or production
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
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51.9
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Marcella
Member since 2022
Languages spoken:
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Response time: typically within 6 days
Agrigento
Stazione Bivio Gulfa (Sambuca di Sicilia) per corriere pubbliche
Reviews
Milini
Italy
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May 2026
I spent a beautiful and relaxing week and a half at MAMAterra. The hosts were very kind and hardworking people, who created a calm environment while I stayed at the farm with them. I was the only woofer staying for most of my stay, which was very relaxing, but I do think my time would have been a bit more engaging had there been other wwoofers there! The days were very well balanced, mornings and breakfast were done individually and we had some down time if there was nothing to be done in the morning. Then lunch was always prepared together, followed by a long siesta, and usually outdoor work until dinner which we also cooked together. During my stay we worked on planting tomato crops and transferring the ponies, (i cavallini!) to a new pasture, I learned how to make Marcella’s wonderful bread, and helped her design a marketing strategy for their farm. Overall my time here was very relaxing and I learned many new skills, practiced some old, and got a good taste of what running this type of agricoltura looks like! I will say that some days there was not a lot of work to do or they did not have many things going on during this time at the farm, I did have to make myself busy which I enjoyed, but without a car there is not an easy way to get into the village nearby and I don’t believe they had bikes, which would have been nice. I hope to visit MamaTerra again soon, grazie Marcella e Mauro per la migliore introduzione a Sicilia e MamaTerra! Abbracci, Milini 😊
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Juergen
Germany
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May 2026
Marcella und Mauro haben uns den Start als frisch gebackene WWOFer sehr leicht gemacht. Sie haben uns herzlich in ihre Hof-Gemeinschaft aufgenommen. Wir haben viel über die biologisch-dynamische Landwirtschaft, artgerechte Tierhaltung und Pasta-Herstellung mit Ur-Getreidesorten lernen dürfen. Unsere Tätigkeiten waren abwechslungsreich und interessant. Für Eigeninitiativen waren Marcella und Mauro sehr offen.
Vielen Dank nochmals für die herzliche Gastfreundschaft. Wir werden gerne wieder zurückkommen 😊
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Gemma
United Kingdom
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April 2026
I had a wonderful week with Marcella and Mauro. They welcomed me and the other WWOOFers into their home and farm, sharing their delicious food, stories, and many laughs. We spent time taking care of the horses, donkeys, and ponies; picking oranges and gathering wild herbs; and preparing lots of food. Mamaterra is truly a special place, and I'm very grateful for the time I spent there.
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Madelief
Netherlands
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April 2026
I stayed with Mauro and Marcella for 6 days and it was very nice. The farm and the environment was lovely. I learned a lot from Mauro and Marcella. They told me many things about nature and Sicilian culture. Another thing I really loved was all the food they gave me and the experiences I gained here!
Gemma
France
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April 2026
Mon expérience chez Marcella et Mauro a été géniale. Ce sont des personnes très accueillantes, drôles, et qui prennent le temps de partager leur histoire et des moments avec vous. Dès le début je me suis sentie très à l’aise, avec toutes les personnes présentes. C’est un lieu où il y a beaucoup de vie, de passage, vous ne vous ennuierez pas !
Côté travail, c’est très tranquille, 2-3h le matin puis 1-2h en fin d’après midi, et le travail n’est pas spécialement physique.
Si vous voulez découvrir la vraie culture sicilienne avec des gens supers, foncez !
Merci pour votre accueil formidable, j’espère pouvoir revenir un jour !!
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Susanne
Germany
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April 2026
I can only recommend everyone to come to this special place and meet everyone and all the animals. Marcella and Mauro are really nice and kind souls, we had a lot of interesting conversations and shared a lot of laughs. We learnt a lot about pausa (!), work was not much and for the period I stayed, mostly helping in the kitchen and with the first tourism project trials ((: We literally had the best food (thank you Luca!) and I’ll teach my friends at home how to make homemade couscous.
I had a really beautiful experience, the area is quiet but incredible and I was very lucky to spend my time with other amazing wwoofers and Marcellas nephew!
Grazie e a presto!
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