Casa familiare e giardino - rurale, Fattoria non professionale, Fattoria amatoriale

Pistoia
Casa familiare e giardino - rurale, Fattoria non professionale, Fattoria amatoriale
Casa familiare e giardino - rurale, Fattoria non professionale, Fattoria amatoriale Casa familiare e giardino - rurale, Fattoria non professionale, Fattoria amatoriale
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Viviamo in campagna poco fuori Pistoia. Siamo in 4, e con i nostri gatti arriviamo a 7, anche 8. Non siamo agricoltori a tempo pieno ma il nostro primo lavoro è fare gli insegnanti di sostegno nelle scuole superiori. Nella nostra piccola azienda agricola facciamo olio, miele e castagne. Abbiamo iniziato da poco e recuperato un luogo che era abbandonato, ma adesso abbiamo: un orto sinergico, un pollaio con circa 20 galline e 2 papere, un alveare di api con 10 arnie, 3 gatti. Il nostro progetto è risistemare piano piano la nostra casa e gli annessi agricoli vicini per poter ospitare e creare una realtà che si occupi e promuova l'agricoltura sociale. E' importante che i woofers sappiano che la mattina siamo a scuola a lavoro e il pomeriggio (salvo altri impegni di lavoro) siamo in a casa. In estate chiediamo ai woofers di contribuire con le attività mezza giornata, mentre in inverno chiediamo di fare le attività il sabato pomeriggio, la domenica e il lunedì (tutto il giorno) e gli altri giorni saranno liberi e potremmo concordare insieme qualcosa da fare in autonomia. Mettiamo a disposizione dei woofers un piccolo appartamento che è parte della nostra casa costituito da: camera con letto matrimoniale, angolo.cottura con frigo, bagno. Non sempre riusciamo a mangiare insieme ma sarà nostro compito fare la spesa per poter permettere ai woofers di essere autonomi quando vogliono (in particolare per la colazione). In estate avranno a disposizione anche una tenda.  -------------------------------------- We have recently moved to live in the countryside just outside Pistoia. There are four of us, and with our cats we are seven. We are not full-time farmers, but our first job is as support teachers in high schools. We make oil, honey and chestnuts on our small farm. We've only just started, but we'd like to start a vegetable garden, put up some animals (donkeys and chickens), and slowly reorganise our house and the neighbouring farm outbuildings so that we can host and create a reality that deals with and promotes social agriculture. It is important for WWOOFers to know that in the morning we are at school for work and in the afternoon (barring other work commitments) we are at home. In the summer we ask that woofers help out for about half a day day, while in the winter we ask them to do so on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Mondays (all day) and the other days they will be free and we could agree together on something to do independently. We provide woofers with a small apartment which is part of our house and consists of: bedroom with double bed, kitchenette with fridge, bathroom. We don't always manage to eat together but it will be our job to do the shopping to allow the woofers to be autonomous when they want (particularly for breakfast). In summer they will also have a tent available. Metodi organici: La coltivazione degli ulivi e del castagneto e la gestione dell'apiario avvengono senza nessun trattamento chimico.  Certificazioni: Non siamo ancora certificati biologici ma ci stiamo lavorando Progetti attuali: Siamo appena nati ma tra i nostri progetti a breve termine ci sono: - recupero dell'oliveta - cura pollaio - recupero annessi agricoli e lavori in casa - sistemazione legna - orto Accesso a Internet disponibile
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Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Forestry
Beekeeping
Methods or systems
Holistic management
No-till farming
Host type
Production farm
Former WWOOFer
3 Hectares | 7.4 Acres
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2 WWOOFers
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Campsite
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
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Claire
Claire
United Kingdom • June 2026
I was warmly welcomed by Cosimo and Giada and their two lovely children, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend woofing at their farm. A very generous and considerate couple I felt completely relaxed staying at their place. The weather was challenging the week I was there but there was a variety of tasks to do and I could go at my own pace. Being present to help at Giada’s birthday party was a beautiful experience. My first time woofing in the stunning Tuscan location and what a privilege.
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Andrea
Andrea
Netherlands • April 2025
Mi sono sentito subito a casa da Cosimo e Giada grazie alla loro gentilezza, entusiasmo, curiosità e apertura. Nelle due settimane trascorse insieme a marzo abbiamo potato gli olivi, riordinato la legnaia, tagliato la legna, ripulito il pollaio, diserbato e pacciamato nell’orto, preso cura delle galline e delle api. Ho apprezzato molto il tempo per lavorare insieme a Cosimo, imparare da lui e anche il poter lavorare in autonomia. Mi sono goduto molto il panorama sui monti e sulla pianura, i boschi intorno alla fattoria, l’appartamento comodo e pulito e soprattutto lo scambio di esperienze e racconti durante il lavoro e la sera chiaccherando e mangiando tutti insieme a cena. Magari guardando uno spettacolo di burattini inventato sul momento dalle bambine, Olivia e Ada. Bellissimo posto per fare wwoofing! I immediately felt at home at Cosimo and Giada’s place thanks to their kindness, enthusiasm, openness and curiosity. In the two weeks I spent at their place we pruned olive trees, chopped wood, cleaned the chicken house, weeded and took care of the veggie garden, of the chicken and of the bees. I really enjoyed working together with Cosimo, learn from him and also have time to work in autonomy. I loved the view on the mountains and on the city, the wood, the nice apartment and most of all the exchange of stories and experience during work and all together during dinner. Maybe while watching an improvised show made by the two daughters, Olivia and Ada. Totally recommend it!
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Minna
Minna
Australia • November 2024
I stayed with Cosimo, Giada, Ada and Olivia for two beautiful weeks in early November to help out with their olive harvest. As soon as I arrived I felt so welcome. The first night I was there I went to visit the olive mill with Cosimo to see how the oil process works. It was so rewarding and satisfying to see the whole raw manufacture process from the fields to the mill. Cosimo and Giada’s passion for making oil is a really beautiful thing. It was a lot of fun working in the fields harvesting and collecting the olives. They treat it as a big community effort and lots of friends and family come to help which was really special to see. You have your own apartment with everything you need. They provide all of the food needed to cook your own meals. I joined the family for dinners and the food was very yum! Giada’s homemade zucca risotto I loved!!! I had so much fun practicing my Italian with the girls, by the end of my stay I could name most of the fruits and vegetables! I will definitely definitely be coming back to work in the future at their beautiful farm. And I 100% recommend to anyone who loves delicious homemade Italian food, dancing to Abba songs, beautiful countryside and nature, and best of all the loveliest people. It was really hard to say goodbye, I felt like their Australian daughter! They are the loveliest people. And I can’t wait to come back again (:
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Janos Christian Ørbæk
Janos Christian Ørbæk
Denmark • September 2024
We stayed with Cosimo, Giada, and their two lovely girls for a week in late August. Our stay was wonderful; the family is incredibly welcoming, excellent hosts, and truly interesting and kind people. We highly recommend other WWOOFers to visit them. During our stay, we helped with beekeeping, cutting and organizing firewood, planting cabbages in the vegetable garden, and assisting the family with painting their extension. It was very exciting to learn about beekeeping, sustainable farming techniques, and woodcutting. The farmhouse is located in the beautiful Tuscan hills, overlooking olive groves, picturesque villages, and lush forests. It’s about a 15-minute drive from Pistoia, which has a charming medieval city center and delicious restaurants. The WWOOFer’s apartment is full of charm and has everything you need and more—a big bed, a fully equipped kitchen, your own private bathroom, and an amazing view. During our stay, we had breakfast in the apartment and shared lunch and most dinners with the family in their house. We enjoyed delicious meals made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and eggs from their chickens. The family is incredible company, and we enjoyed our conversations with them immensely. Lastly, it should be noted that is was easy to get there without a car, as Cosimo was more than happy to pick us up and drive us to and from Pistoia several times during the week. 5/5 stars!
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Merle
Merle
Germany • July 2024
We spend 8 wonderful days at their beautiful farm. The whole time we felt very welcomed in their family and the times their friends visited them. The work we had to do troughout our stay included: fixing the chicken fence, cutting the bamboo, working in the vegetable garden… Our personal highlight: visiting the bees 🐝. Beside learning a lot from working, we also learnt a lot helping in the kitchen. For example how to use wild herbs or to make your own pasta 😋. We had an amazing experience and would recommend everyone to visit Cosimo, Giada and their little girls! Millie Grazie for everything! PS: Thank you also for always driving us to the station or to the city!!
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Benedetta
Benedetta
Italy • February 2024
Ho passato 5 giorni stupendi con questa famiglia meravigliosa e una mia amica. Avevamo il nostro spazio dove dormire, lavarci e dove facevamo la colazione. Hanno provveduto alla spesa e a tutto il necessario per il soggiorno ma ovviamente eravamo autonome e abbiamo cercato il più possibile di dare una mano in casa e con le bimbe. Le attività che abbiamo fatto in un’ultima e soleggiata settimana di gennaio sono state: prenderci cura dell’orto a permacultura arricchendolo di letame di cavallo raccolto da una signora vicina con i cavalli, e il materiale del pollaio che abbiamo ripulito. Ci sono varie galline, galli e due papere da cui raccoglievamo le uova. Ci sono anche 3/4 gatti che passavano la maggior parte del tempo nel giardino. Abbiamo inoltre tolto le canne secche in eccesso e sistemato un po’ la legna. Il posto è meraviglioso, con la possibilità di ammirare il tramonto tra gli ulivi e abbiamo avuto anche la possibilità di fare una passeggiata arrivando a Pistoia, il centro più vicino molto grazioso. Cosimo, Giada, Ada e Olivia sono stati la nostra casa e i nostri punti di riferimento per questi giorni, pronti a soddisfare i nostri bisogni e ad arricchirci l’uno dall’ altra. Grazie!
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Che bellezza, grazie mille. A presto