Azienda agricola biologica ad Ispica nel Val di Noto, culla del barocco siciliano
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Mi chiamo Valeria, vivo in campagna insieme a mio marito Simone e ai miei cagnoloni: Lotto, Lillo, Diego, Zara, Raja e Strella.
Dal 2019 mi sono trasferita nella vecchia casa in campagna dell'azienda di mio nonno che ho ristrutturato e pian pianino ho iniziato il processo di trasformazione da un'azienda agricola convenzionale in azienda biologica e sto pian pianino sostituendo alcune monocolture con degli impianti consociati, iniziando così un processo di agroforestazione.
Sono socia del Consorzio Siciliano LeGallineFelici, nella cui visione mi rispecchio moltissimo:
Un mondo in cui
agricoltrici e agricoltori,
lavoratrici e lavoratori,
consumatrici e consumatori,
creano, mantengono e promuovono
relazioni felici.
Da poco ho terminato dei lavori di ristrutturazione anche di una parte dei fabbricati aziendali che saranno devoluti a punto vendita e sala per didattica e degustazioni.
Conduco l'azienda in bio e pratico il minimum tillage per la gestione dei suoli. Sto realizzando una vasca di accumulo delle acque meteoriche e nuovi impianti arboricoli.
Il prossimo progetto è una vigna didattica, quindi avrò il piacere di condividere le mie conoscenze sul mondo della viticoltura sostenibile.
I WWOOFer saranno ospiti in casa nostra, avranno a disposizione una stanza ad uso personale (massimo due persone, due letti singoli in stanza condivisa) oppure con il bel tempo possiamo anche montare delle tende in giardino e la grande tenda tipì e sotto agli ulivi, abbiamo una piazzola a disposizione anche per i camper (con presa di corrente, attacco dell'acqua diretto e scarico di sole acque grigie).
I pasti saranno preparati insieme in cucina e principalmente si tratta di piatti vegetariani della tradizione siciliana.
Amo moltissimo i giochi di società, in casa ne troverete una cinquantina a disposizione di tutti!
Qui in zona c'è un mare pazzesco (ci troviamo nella punta più a sud della costa orientale siciliana (Punta Cirica, Marina Marza, Granelli) e a soli 20 minuti dalla Riserva Naturale Orientata di Vendicari e a 5 minuti da Pantano Cuba e Pantano Longarini dove si può fare birdwatching!
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My name is Valeria, I live in the countryside with my husband Simone and my big dogs: Lotto, Lillo, Diego, Zara, Raja and Strella.
In 2019 I moved to my grandfather's old country house and farm, which I renovated and slowly started the process of transformation from a conventional farm to an organic farm and am slowly replacing some monocultures with consociated plants, and starting a process of agroforestry.
I am a member of the Sicilian LeGallineFelici Consortium, that has a vision in which I reflect myself very much:
A world in which
women farmers and farmers,
women workers and workers,
female consumers and consumers,
create, maintain and promote
happy relationships.
I have also recently finished renovations on part of the farm buildings that will be converted to a retail shop and room for education and tastings.
I run the farm organically and practice minimum tillage for soil management. I am making a stormwater storage tank and new arboricultural installations.
The next project is an educational vineyard, so I will have the pleasure of sharing my knowledge about the world of sustainable viticulture.
WWOOFers will be guests in our house, they will have a room for their own use (maximum two people, double bed though!) or in good weather we can also set up tents and the big tipì tent in the garden and under the olive trees, we have a pitch available for campers as well (with power outlet, direct water connection and drainage of grey water only).
Meals will be prepared together in the kitchen and are mainly traditional Sicilian vegetarian dishes.
I love board games very much; you will find about 50 of them in the house for all to enjoy!
There is a fantastic sea nearby (we are located at the southernmost tip of the Sicilian east coast (Punta Cirica, Marina Marza, Granelli) and only 20 minutes from the Vendicari Oriented Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Pantano Cuba and Pantano Longarini where you can go birdwatching!
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Viticulture
Beekeeping
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Natural cosmetics fabrication
Traditional crafts
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Holistic management
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
25
Hectares
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61.8
Acres
Valeria
Member since 2024
Languages spoken:
English, French, Italian
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Response rate: 99%
Response time: typically within 4 days
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Ispica FS, Aeroporto di Catania (ad 1 hr) e Aeroporto di Comiso (ad 1hr e 5')
Reviews
Cristina
Italy
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June 2026
È stata un ' interessante esperienza, presso la fattoria Netum.Bio . Valeria è una host solare e precisa e m ha insegnato a piantare le piantine di pomodori, rucola, insalatina, sotto gli alberi d aranci e a pacciamare . S'è creata una gran bella connessione anche nel condividere la gioia della loro crescita e nella raccolta e preparazione delle marmellate di Gelsi. come anche uscire insieme e gustare un meraviglioso gelato in riva al mare..
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Lucas
France
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June 2026
I stayed 10 days at Valeria’s farm, Netum Bio, during which time we concentrated primarily on weeding the herb and avocado parcels.
During my time at the farm there were many other woofers and various social events with other members of the Galline Felici consortium. This created that rare, pure feeling of community and cultural exchange that so many search for in a WWOOF experience.
All meals were taken together, and the cooking duties were shared between everyone. Food was abundant, I never felt hungry, (anzi) I ate better at this farm than at any other previous WWOOF.
Like all WWOOFs, an open mind (and palate) and a willingness to work hard are necessary for Netum. That being said, the aforementioned feeling of community and participation in the Netum “universe” left such a strong impression on me that I can only describe my past two weeks as something just short of a spiritual retreat.
This is all thanks to Valeria, whose positivity, patience, kindness, energy, and knowledge are seemingly endless and certainly infectious.
I have left with various new friends, many new recipes, and innumerable memories. Thank you, Valeria and Simone, for a truly unforgettable experience.
-Lucas
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Wendy
Australia
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June 2026
My experience here was 10/10. From the moment I met Valeria she was warm, welcoming and helpful. The farm was wonderful, and although the citrus and avocado picking had finished, instead we weeded in the large herb garden where the herbs are used in the distilling process to make essential oils. We watched this is progress with sage.
Valeria is multi talented: not only is she a superb host and farmer, but she shares her passion with other local organic farmers in establishing a consortium of bio farmers. She’s an inspiration! And that’s not all: she’s a swing dance teacher and a superb soprano singer. What more can I say! I was so sad to leave this amazing place. Thank you for the experiences.
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Josefin
Germany
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June 2026
Wir waren mit unsere kleinen Tochter 10‘Tage auf der Farm. Haben dort in einem Zelt übernachtet, dieses war sehr komfortabel und super gemütlich. Wir haben uns super wohl gefühlt, von Anfang an ein vertrautes familiäres miteinander. Unsere Tochter hat mit den Hunden gespielt, alle sehr lieb und rücksichtsvoll.
Wir haben abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben auf der Farm gehabt. Wir konnten uns die Zeit flexibel einteilen, um die Arbeit zu erledigen. Unsere Tochter wurde hierbei immer berücksichtigt. Wenn die Arbeit auf dem Feld keine Option war, konnte wir uns aufteilen und andere Tätigkeiten mit ihr im Haus oder uns Haus herum erledigen.
Valeria engagiert sich in verschiedene Projekte, so dass man viele Eindrücke gewinnen kann. Wir haben gemeinsam tolle Ausflüge gemacht. Auf der Farm sind regelmäßig andere Woofer:innen, so dass man Menschen aus der ganzen Welt trifft. Wir haben dort supertolle Leute kennengelernt. Ein nie vergessenes Erlebnis. Valeria ist die beste Gastgeberin.
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Maurizia
Italy
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May 2026
Grande accoglienza!
Posto incantevole!
Valeria è una persona molto gentile ed empatica!!
Sono contenta di aver fatto qui a Netum Bio la mia prima esperienza!!
Mila
Germany
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May 2026
My friend and I spent almost six weeks at Valeria’s farm and we had an absolutely wonderful time! Everyone is so welcoming and open that, after a while, you no longer feel like just a guest on the farm but more like part of a big family. There were loads of other WWOOFers on the farm the whole time, so we got to meet lots of different people from all over the world and made some great new friends. I would definitely recommend visiting Valeria’s farm to anyone and I’m absolutely certain I’ll be visiting again myself. Thanks again for the unforgettable time!
Best wishes Mila and Enya
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