Olive farm / animal sanctuary

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Olive farm / animal sanctuary
My donkeys Olive farm / animal sanctuary
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WWOOF Volunteers Needed for Olive Grove Restoration in Tuscany! My name is Chris and I live alone spending my days restoring my ex convent and the beautiful olive grove Are you passionate about sustainable living and looking for a unique experience? Join me at Podere Serendipità, a 17th-century olive farm located on a mountainside near Pisa, Tuscany. Tasks Include: • Olive picking (end of October - November) • Pruning and cutting branches • Making fires from branches • Strimming and cleaning the grove • Discovering and exploring the land • Painting fences • Looking after animals (donkeys, pigs, ducks, chickens) I have two lovely dogs Sienna and Lucca What We Offer: • Comfortable accommodation (used for Airbnb in the summer) • An authentic experience in a beautiful, tranquil setting • Opportunities to learn about olive farming and sustainable living If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch! There is a whole host of jobs clearing my land , fencing , strimming , logging removing brambles , dead olive trees , tall grass , my 5 lovely gentle donkeys , pigs , ducks and chickens need feeding ,watering and fencing , I supply a simple morning breakfast , lunch and evening meal , we can make pasta and pizza from scratch My superb accommodation is rented through the summer with air BnB and you will have the whole downstairs , including kitchen and large living room I enjoy nature , my animals and renovating my land which up to date I have spent the last 6 years for 7 days a week doing I enjoy good food , excellent cheap wine and tend to relax in the evening watching rubbish television or listening to music I only speak English ---o----o-----0-----o----o--- Parlo solo inglese Volontari WWOOF per il restauro di un oliveto in Toscana! Mi chiamo Chris e vivo da solo, trascorrendo le mie giornate a restaurare l'ex convento e il bellissimo oliveto Sei appassionato di vita sostenibile e cerchi un'esperienza unica? Unisciti a me a Podere Serendipità, un'azienda olivicola del XVII secolo situata sul fianco di una montagna vicino a Pisa, in Toscana. I compiti comprendono: - Raccolta delle olive (fine ottobre - novembre) - Potatura e taglio dei rami - Fare il fuoco con i rami - Falciatura e pulizia dell'oliveto - Scoprire ed esplorare il territorio - Dipingere le recinzioni - Accudire gli animali (asini, maiali, anatre, galline) Ho due cani adorabili, Siena e Lucca. Cosa offriamo: - Alloggio confortevole (usato per Airbnb in estate) - Un'esperienza autentica in un ambiente bello e tranquillo - Opportunità di imparare a coltivare le olive e a vivere in modo sostenibile. Se siete interessati a fare volontariato con noi, contattateci! C'è un'infinità di lavori da fare per ripulire la mia terra, recintare, potare, disboscare, rimuovere rovi, ulivi morti, erba alta, i miei 5 asini gentili, i maiali, le anatre e le galline hanno bisogno di essere nutriti, abbeverati e recintati. Fornisco una semplice colazione mattutina, pranzo e cena, possiamo fare la pasta e la pizza da zero Il mio superbo alloggio è affittato durante l'estate con air BnB e avrete l'intero piano inferiore, compresa la cucina e il grande soggiorno Mi piace la natura, i miei animali e rinnovare la mia terra che fino ad oggi ho trascorso gli ultimi 6 anni per 7 giorni alla settimana facendo Mi piace il buon cibo, ottimo vino a buon mercato e tendono a rilassarsi la sera guardando la televisione spazzatura o ascoltando la musica
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Pig farming
Horse or donkey farming
Forestry
Beekeeping
Host type
Production farm
7 Hectares | 17.3 Acres
Accommodation
4+ WWOOFers
Bedroom
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Vegetarian
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Chris
Chris
Member since 2025
Languages spoken: English
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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 2 days
Pisa
Pisa cascina Tuscany
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Svenja
Svenja
Germany • April 2026
I had a great time with Chris and his animals! Working and living with him is uncomplicated and really fun. The animals are lovely! Chris is an attentive host who truly cares about the WWOOFers. The farm is a work in progress with lots of heart, big plans for the future, and impressive things which he has already built up on his own. His openness to suggestions makes you feel like part of the farm right away.
Sara
Sara
Germany • March 2026
I spent one week at Chris‘ farm and I really enjoyed it! We had many different tasks, like feeding the animals in the morning, fixing fences, working in the garden or making fires. The house and the surrounding is just like in an italian dream. Chris has many animals that i already miss (especially the pigs Sara and Lene). He was a really nice host and we learned a lot from him, had great food and good conversations. Thanks Chris!
Magdalena
Magdalena
Germany • February 2026
We spent 2 weeks on the farm and we liked it a lot!! The accommodation is stunning and the view is probably the best you can get 🌞 We worked outside and had various different tasks, from trimming the olive trees to caring for the animals. We absolutely loved the donkeys, the pigs, the chickens, and most especially the two dogs 🥰 Thank you, Chris!
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Patricio
Patricio
Chile • February 2026
I spent an excellent time at Chris's place. He is a wonderful and kind host. I helped with tasks like painting and feeding the animals, but my favorite part was fencing the vegetable garden. I learned something new every day. We enjoyed delicious dinners and great conversations in the evenings. Also, his two dogs are very cute and the views from the farm are amazing!
Tifenn
Tifenn
France • January 2026
J'ai passé un très bon séjour chez Chris avec mon amie Marie! Chris est gentil et très accueillant, sa ferme est un lieu magnifique. Nous sommes entouré d'oliviers et de ses animaux, l'endroit est très ressourçant. Nous l'avons aidé pour plusieurs activités. Nous l'avons aidé a construire des barrières pour clôturer son terrain, construire un poulailler, fait de la peinture, ramasser du bois et nettoyer son terrain des ronces. Ce fut très enrichissant de faire des activités variées. En arrivant Chris nous a proposé différents projets sur lesquels il souhaitait avancer pour que nous choisissions ceux sur lesquels nous préférions travailler. Nous avons également passé du temps avec ses animaux, ses ânes, cochons, canard, poules et évidemment ses deux chiens, Lucca et Sienna que l'on oubliera pas ! Sur nos temps de repos nous avons aussi pu découvrir une très belle région autour de Pise, Lucca et de Vicopisano! Je garde un superbe souvenir de ce Wwoofing et espère avoir l'occasion de retourner dans la région à l'avenir! Je recommande cette expérience, Chris est un super hôte ! Et en plus un très bon cuisinier ! Encore merci Chris pour ce beau séjour !
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Marie
Marie
France • January 2026
My friend Tifenn and me had a wonderful staying at Chris' ! We stayed there one week and helped for various jobs as fencing the donkey field, building a chicken coop, feeding the animals, painting, picking some wood, cleaning the land, etc. Each day was different and fun ! We began a day around 8.30/9am, worked until lunchtime and then kept working few hours more (depends on the day and the weather). We stayed in the Airbnb room so it was really comfy and we had a lot of space (a private bathroom, a lounge and a kitchen!) Chris' house is a real zoo, so if you're an animal lover, you will be pleased! The donkeys are lovely, the pigs are awesome, and we fall in love with the dogs !!! The house is lost in the olive trees so you can enjoy the landscape and have long walks there. Good point : Chris is a real cook!! We recommend the gnocchi zucchini/mascarpone If you haven't guess yet, we had a very very good time at Chris', so thank you again Chris for your hospitality and your kindness!
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