We are starting an organic farm and campsite in with great respect for nature.
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Italiano qui sotto!
Hi! We are Anna, Pieter (peoples), Max (dog) and Els (cat). Together we live at a 600 m. altitude old farm in Piedmonte, very close to Valle d'Aosta. In 2024 we moved from Belgium to Italy to renovate a farm with a beautiful view and beautiful neighbours. After 16 years in Brussels we had a change of heart and moved to this countryside calmness. How did we arrive here? By Woofing offcourse :-) The goal for our farm is to first make it practical and selfsufficient. In addition to that we want to produce small fruits, process foods and beverages (idealy). On top of that we would like to accomodate groups for getaways (preferably foraging, breath- and bodywork, exercise...) A lot of plans and a lot of motivation and needless to say; help is welcome :-)
Depending on the season the farming activities wil include planning, planting and taking care of the plants. We do not have any animals (except for our pets). Next to the farmingactivities there will also be some constructionworks. We work with sustainable materials and are still figuring it out ourselves. Help in that case (from the thinking to the implementation) are very welcome. It is a process to find the closest and most effective ways to built an honest and healthy home.
WOOF'ers will stay in a bedroom with a (good) bed. Because it is under the roof it can get quite hot in summer; alternatives in summer are a (tipi)tent or the divanoletto in the livingroom. We cannot host more than 2 Woofers because the bathroom is basic. There is a lovely outside (eco-)toilet and shower to enjoy a mountainview while doing your thing, For food we love to cook a mix of different cuisines; we were affected by a lot of different cultures and flavours so we try to honour them (as far as our capabilities allow). We eat an equal amount of vegetarian and meatbased meals. Vegatables are an important part of our dishes.
In our free time we love to go on walks as we are very fortunate with options in this location. Max (dog) is always (!) ready for a long walk. There is a (private) waterfall in the forest which bring cooling off in summer. Closeby there is an open air climbing area which Pieter is allready good at and Anna is at beginners level. We are still getting to know our surroundings so going on small adventures and discovering new places is a new 'hobby' :-).
Ciao! Siamo Anna, Pieter (persone), Max (cane) ed Els (gatto). Viviamo insieme in un'antica fattoria a 600 metri di altitudine in Piemonte, molto vicino alla Valle d'Aosta. Nel 2024 ci siamo trasferiti dal Belgio all'Italia per ristrutturare una fattoria con una splendida vista e dei bei vicini. Dopo 16 anni a Bruxelles, abbiamo cambiato vita e ci siamo trasferiti nella tranquillità di questa campagna. Stiamo imparando l'italiano; quindi, per gli italiani, useremo anche un po' di inglese, francese o Google Translate :-)
Come siamo arrivati qui? Ovviamente con il Wwoofing! L'obiettivo della nostra fattoria è innanzitutto renderla pratica e autosufficiente. Inoltre, vogliamo produrre piccoli frutti, trasformare alimenti e bevande (idealmente). Inoltre, vorremmo ospitare gruppi per gite fuori porta (preferibilmente dedicate al foraggiamento, alla respirazione e al bodywork, all'esercizio fisico...). Tanti progetti e tanta motivazione e, inutile dirlo, ogni aiuto è benvenuto :-)
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Vegetable farming
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Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
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Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
No-till farming
Regenerative agriculture
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Self-sufficiency property
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Torino Malpensa (airport), Ivrea (trainstation), Settimo Vittone (busstop)
Reviews
Charlotte
Belgium
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May 2026
C'était notre première expérience de Wwoofing et nous ne pouvions pas mieux tomber ! Anna et Peter nous ont très bien accueilli, dans une chambre avec une vue magnifique sur les montagnes. Nous avons pu comprendre et participer à leur projet aux milles idées créatives. Les tâches étaient très variées : pas le temps de s'ennuyer! Gérer le compost, couper du bois, planter du maïs, s'occuper du potager, débrousailler le terrain, rénover un mur en pierres sèches, faire du pain au levain ... Nous travaillions toujours ensemble. Nous avons partagé également de très bons repas et de belles discussions où nous avons beaucoup ri ! Nous avons aussi eu le temps de visiter la région et Anna nous a donné de précieux conseils de lieux interessants. Une très belle expérience ! Dans un cadre idyllique, travail, joie et nature : ils menent une vie pleine de sens, allez les soutenir : ils en ont besoin et ça vous fera du bien ;-)
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Mona
Norway
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April 2026
We have had such an amazing stay with Anna, Pieter and Max (and Els but we only met her very briefly one day). In fact it’s difficult to put into words exactly how much we loved it. The view and surroundings are simply spectacular and Anna and Pieter are the warmest, funniest. We had great laughs and deep, insightful conversations. All the work we did was fun, interesting and rewarding - we learned a lot. We came as guests and left as friends. Can’t wait to return!
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Matteo
Italy
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April 2026
The place is absolutely enchanting, peaceful and secluded up above the town. On one side of the valley you’ve got the mountains, and on the other the open plain. Truly gorgeous. And the hosts are wonderful people.
During my stay we planted potatoes, worked on building dry‑stone walls, made some compost, and took care of the everyday tasks you’d expect on a farm. They’re also knowledgeable about permaculture and cultivation practices, as well as how to thoughtfully organize the farm layout—what to plant where, and where it makes the most sense to build different structures. It’s a thoughtful project that’s still growing, with plenty of exciting possibilities ahead.
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Ysandre
France
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March 2026
Nous avons reçu un accueil chaleureux de la part d'Anna, Pieter, Max et Els. Merci énormément de nous avoir accueilli chez-vous et dans votre beau projet.
Ils sont créatifs, drôles et très intéressants
Nous espérons avoir l'occasion de revenir les voir
Le meilleur pour la suite😊
