Organic family-run farm in Tuscany

Siena

8 reviews • Updated 3 months ago

English version (Italian version below): We are a family-run organic farm in the heart of Tuscany, nestled in one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes. Our property spans over 110 hectares of vineyard, olive groves, a vegetable garden, an orchard, and native forests. The rolling hills, cypress trees, medieval villages, and breathtaking sunsets make this area truly magical. Our journey began two years ago, and we are gradually building a sustainable future for our land. In 2024, we produced our first handcrafted wine and olive oil. Sustainability is a core principle of everything we do; we see ourselves as stewards of this land, nurturing its biodiversity and respecting its rhythms. Our family consists of us three: Cecilia, Joe, daughter Sabrina, and our dogs Bodhi and Pepe, both very friendly, who roam the estate freely. We manage and cultivate the farm ourselves. Together, we also run a small vegan agriturismo, which operates during the warmer months and allows guests to experience the beauty of Tuscan rural life. Our farming activities change with the seasons, all offering different experiences: - Winter months focus on vineyard care: pruning, binding vines, and repairing the vineyard's infrastructure. - Late winter involves preparing the vegetable garden and greenhouse for planting, pruning fruit trees in the orchard, and tending to the olive trees. - Spring brings green pruning in the vineyard and active care for the vegetable garden, herb, and flower gardens. - Autumn is harvest time. We gather olives to produce our olive oil and prepare the vineyard, fields, and gardens for the winter months. We aim to share hands-on skills like vine care, planting, composting, and sustainable farming techniques. WWOOFers will gain insight into organic farming & viticulture and the importance of environmental stewardship. A typical day (in winter) might look like this: Start with breakfast. Spend the morning pruning and binding vines in the vineyard. Share lunch as a group. After lunch, plant seeds in the greenhouse, preparing raised beds in the vegetable garden, or pruning fruit trees. Enjoy free time before dinner. During the colder months, we offer WWOOFers accommodations in the guest rooms of our agriturismo. These are spacious, comfortable rooms, each with a private bathroom. WWOOFers will also have access to a shared dining room and kitchen. We provide food for all meals. As a vegan household, we serve wholesome, plant-based meals but are otherwise happy to accommodate vegetarians as well. Meals are often shared and are an opportunity to connect. We enjoy activities like exploring our beautiful corner of Italy - including its incredible wines and learning from other winemakers - going for a coffee or drink in the surrounding villages, yoga, gardening, and experimenting with plant-based recipes using ingredients from our land. Our location in the Crete Senesi and Val d'Orcia regions is a paradise for nature lovers. WWOOFers can enjoy things like: - Hiking and exploring: The rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and winding trails are perfect for walks, bike rides, or simply soaking in the scenery. - Medieval towns: Visit nearby Pienza, Montepulciano, and Montalcino, known for their Renaissance architecture and vibrant history. - Thermal baths: Relax in the natural hot springs of Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni or Rapolano Terme. - Cultural experiences: Discover the art, festivals, and food markets of the surrounding villages and Siena, about 45 minutes away. Our farm is a serene and inspiring place to connect with the rhythms of rural life and the beauty of Tuscany. Please only send us an enquiry if you agree with the following: - We are a vegan household; we accept vegetarian diets, but please no meat/fish in our house. - Our dogs Bodhi and Pepe roam freely on the property; people who are afraid of dogs or have allergies are not in the right place. - We are in the countryside and a car is essential to reach us and move freely around the area. Please only WOOFers who come with their own car. _____________________________________________________ Italian version: Siamo una fattoria biologica a conduzione familiare nel cuore della Toscana, immersa in uno dei paesaggi più iconici d’Italia. La nostra proprietà si estende su oltre 110 ettari di vigneti, uliveti, un orto, un frutteto e boschi autoctoni. Le dolci colline, i cipressi, i borghi medievali e i tramonti mozzafiato rendono questa zona davvero magica. Il nostro viaggio è iniziato due anni fa e stiamo costruendo gradualmente un futuro sostenibile per la nostra terra. Nel 2024 abbiamo prodotto il nostro primo vino e olio d’oliva artigianali. La sostenibilità è un principio fondamentale di tutto ciò che facciamo; ci consideriamo custodi di questa terra, impegnati a preservarne la biodiversità e a rispettarne i ritmi naturali. La nostra famiglia è composta da noi tre: Cecilia, Joe, la figlia Sabrina e i nostri cani Bodhi e Pepe, entrambi molto affettuosi, che si muovono liberamente per la tenuta. Gestiamo e coltiviamo la fattoria personalmente. Insieme, portiamo avanti anche un piccolo agriturismo vegano, operativo durante i mesi più caldi, che consente agli ospiti di vivere la bellezza della vita rurale toscana. Le nostre attività agricole cambiano con le stagioni, offrendo esperienze diverse: - Inverno: ci dedichiamo alla cura della vigna, con potatura, legatura delle viti e manutenzione delle infrastrutture del vigneto. - Tardo inverno: prepariamo l’orto e la serra per le semine, potiamo gli alberi da frutto nel frutteto e ci prendiamo cura degli ulivi. - Primavera: eseguiamo la potatura verde nei vigneti e ci occupiamo attivamente dell’orto, delle erbe aromatiche e dei giardini fioriti. - Autunno: è tempo di raccolta. Raccogliamo le olive per produrre il nostro olio d’oliva e prepariamo il vigneto, i campi e i giardini per l’inverno. Vogliamo condividere competenze pratiche come la cura delle viti, la semina, il compostaggio e le tecniche agricole sostenibili. I WWOOFer potranno scoprire l’agricoltura biologica e la viticoltura, nonché l’importanza della tutela ambientale. Una giornata tipica (in inverno) potrebbe svolgersi così: Iniziare con la colazione. Dedicare la mattinata alla potatura e alla legatura delle viti nel vigneto. Condividere il pranzo in gruppo. Dopo pranzo, piantare semi in serra, preparando le aiuole rialzate nell’orto o potando alberi da frutto. Godersi del tempo libero prima di cena. Durante i mesi più freddi, offriamo ai WWOOFer alloggio nelle camere del nostro agriturismo. Si tratta di stanze spaziose e confortevoli, ognuna con bagno privato. I WWOOFer avranno anche accesso a una sala da pranzo e a una cucina in comune. Forniamo cibo per tutti i pasti. Essendo una famiglia vegana, serviamo pasti a base vegetale nutrienti, ma siamo felici di accogliere anche vegetariani. I pasti sono spesso condivisi e rappresentano un’occasione per connettersi. Amiamo attività come esplorare il nostro splendido angolo d’Italia – compresi i suoi incredibili vini e apprendere da altri produttori – prendere un caffè o un aperitivo nei borghi circostanti, praticare yoga, fare giardinaggio e sperimentare ricette vegetali con ingredienti della nostra terra. La nostra posizione nelle Crete Senesi e nella Val d’Orcia è un paradiso per gli amanti della natura. I WWOOFer possono godere di esperienze come: - Escursioni e passeggiate: le dolci colline, le strade fiancheggiate da cipressi e i sentieri tortuosi sono perfetti per camminare, andare in bicicletta o semplicemente immergersi nel paesaggio. - Borghi medievali: visitare Pienza, Montepulciano e Montalcino, famosi per l’architettura rinascimentale e la storia vibrante. - Terme: rilassarsi nelle sorgenti termali naturali di Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni o Rapolano Terme. - Esperienze culturali: scoprire l’arte, i festival e i mercati alimentari dei borghi circostanti e di Siena, che dista circa 45 minuti. La nostra fattoria è un luogo sereno e ispirante dove connettersi con i ritmi della vita rurale e con la bellezza della Toscana. Si prega di contattarci solo se si è d’accordo con le seguenti condizioni: - Siamo una famiglia vegana; accettiamo una dieta vegetariana, ma per favore niente carne/pesce nella nostra casa. - I nostri cani Bodhi e Pepe si muovono liberamente sulla proprietà; chi ha paura dei cani o soffre di allergie non è nel posto giusto. - Siamo in campagna e un’auto è essenziale per raggiungerci e muoversi liberamente nella zona. Accettiamo solo WWOOFer che arrivano con un’auto propria.

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Viticulture

Seed saving or production

Methods or systems

Biodynamic agriculture

Holistic management

Regenerative agriculture

Host type

Production farm

110 Hectares | 271.8 Acres

Accommodation

4+ WWOOFers

Bedroom

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Vegetarian

Vegan

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

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Over a month

Cecilia

Member since 2024

Languages spoken: English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 6 days

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Siena

Siena, Perugia

Reviews

Jutta

Germany • December 2025

Ich war im Dezember für drei Wochen in Trequanda auf Podere Sole. Meine Hauptaufgabe bestand darin, die Weinreben zurückzuschneiden. Auch konnte ich wertvolle Eindrücke in ökologischen Maßnahmen und Ressourcenschonung gewinnen, zum Beispiel in eine schonende und nachhaltige Bodenaufbereitung. Nicht nur die Räumlichkeiten und die wunderschöne Umgebung haben den Aufenthalt unvergesslich gemacht, sondern auch das harmonische Zusammenleben mit der Familie. Von Beginn an fühlte ich mich herzlich aufgenommen und genoss die gemeinsamen Mittagessen in familiärer Atmosphäre. Ich hatte eine wundervolle Zeit und möchte mich hierfür ganz herzlich bei Cecilia, Sabrina, Joe und den zwei Hunden Pepe und Bodi bedanken.

Sabine

Italy • December 2025

Mein Mann und ich waren 3 Wochen lang bei Cecilia, Sabrina und Jo im Podere Sole und haben uns vom ersten bis zum letzten Moment rundum wohl und herzlich aufgenommen gefühlt. Wir haben beim Weinreben schneiden und beim Anlegen eines 'No Dig' Gartens geholfen und dabei viel gelernt. Begeistert hat uns auch die gelebte Nachhaltigkeit und Sabrinas Wissen und Vision zu regenerativer Landwirtschaft. Die Gegend ist wunderschön und das Haus ein Traum. Die Gastgeber und ihre beiden Hunde sind super nett und wir haben die gemeinsamen Mittagessen in der gemütlichen Küche mit leckeren veganen Mahlzeiten immer sehr genossen.

Kajsa

Sweden • November 2025

I had a great time at Podere Sole, 4 weeks in April to May. I`m very greatful Cecilia could receive me with such short notice, as I changed from another wwoof farm. I`m happy to have got the opportunity, to learn pruning olive trees, and also learn selecting the buds in the vineyard. Working hours were very reasonable, delicious vegan lunch together with Cecilia, Sabrina and Joe was always enjoyable. The accomodation was comfortable in a very beautiful apartement. The farm and the surroundings are so stunning, the wievs almost unreal, like being in a fary tail. In free time it was nice to take walks, for example to the village Trequanda, I also very much appreciated going with Sabrina and Cecilia to visit some of the towns in the region. I hope you all are fine, Bodi and Pepe to, and that your harvest is good this autumn. Hope to revisit, and really recomend wwoofing here!

Lucas

United States • August 2025

Podere Sole was amazing. Joe, Sabrina, and Cecilia are smart, interesting, kind people who made me feel welcome and taught me a lot about sustainable farming, wine, vegan food, and life, too. The location is stunning and the food they made was great too. I will miss Bohdi and Pepe so much! I highly recommend WWOOFING here.

Lola

France • June 2025

Amazing, that's the only word we could think of after leaving Podere Sole. We went there at the beginning of June to work in the vineyards. We met Cecilia and Joe who are absolutely lovely people; if you want to share lunches with open-minded people deep conversations and a great sense of humor, run to podere sole. Sabrina is extremely patient, kind, and cultured. It was a real pleasure to spend a few days with them. (And they cook divinely well!!!). Big kisses to Pepe and Bodhi, who are just as adorable as their owners. We hope to come back soon! Lola & Pauline

Lillian

United States • May 2025

We came as a group of three and worked with Joe for a week on bud selection. We had an incredible experience as Joe was so welcoming and was always patient when giving directions. The accommodation was superb and the farm had the most beautiful views of the Tuscan hills. We loved having the company of the two dogs - Pepe and Bodie – during our stay and we can't wait to revisit!