Azienda agricola biologica ad Ispica nel Val di Noto, culla del barocco siciliano

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Azienda agricola biologica ad Ispica nel Val di Noto, culla del barocco siciliano
Azienda agricola biologica ad Ispica nel Val di Noto, culla del barocco siciliano Azienda agricola biologica ad Ispica nel Val di Noto, culla del barocco siciliano
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Mi chiamo Valeria e dal 2019 vivo nella vecchia casa in campagna di mio nonno. Con me c'è mio marito Simone e la nostra allegra "pattuglia" di sei cagnoloni: Lotto, Lillo, Diego, Zara, Raja & Strella Insieme a loro, curiamo questa terra con amore, trasformando ogni giorno l'azienda in un'oasi di biodiversità. 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. Siamo soci del Consorzio LeGallineFelici, la cui visione ci guida: "Un mondo in cui agricoltrici e agricoltori, lavoratrici e lavoratori, consumatrici e consumatori, creano, mantengono e promuovono relazioni felici." Abbiamo appena terminato la ristrutturazione di alcuni fabbricati aziendali che diventeranno il cuore sociale della fattoria: Punto Vendita: Per i prodotti bio della nostra terra. Sala Didattica: Per seminari e condivisione di saperi. Area Degustazioni: Per scoprire i sapori autentici siciliani. 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. L'ultimo 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. Piatti Vegetariani I pasti sono preparati insieme, celebrando la tradizione siciliana con verdure fresche della nostra azienda e altre aziende locali. Oltre 50 Giochi di Società Amiamo i giochi da tavolo! In casa troverete una vasta collezione a disposizione per serate di divertimento e relax dopo il lavoro in campo Ci troviamo nel punto più a sud della Sicilia orientale. Ecco cosa ti aspetta a pochi minuti da noi: Mare Incredibile: Punta Cirica, Marina Marza e Granelli. Riserva di Vendicari: A soli 20 minuti, un paradiso di natura incontaminata. Birdwatching: Pantano Cuba e Longarini a 5 minuti per avvistare fenicotteri e altre specie rare. VUOI PIU' INFORMAZIONI SU NETUM - Ho creato un documento su drive per te dove poter vedere tutte le opzioni per gli alloggi, come funziona la condivisione degli spazi (bagni, cucina ecc ecc) - lo trovi a questo link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FG-AJ_kF8hgIP4wYmGA4cUFvhANZe_te/view?usp=drive_link Seguici su https://instagram.com/netumwwoof ---o----o-----ENGLISH-----o----o--- My name is Valeria, and since 2019 I have been living in my grandfather's old countryside house. With me is my husband Simone and our cheerful "squad" of six big dogs: Lotto, Lillo, Diego, Zara, Raja & Strella Together with them, we take care of this land with love, transforming the farm every day into an oasis of biodiversity. In 2019, I moved into the old countryside house on my grandfather's farm, which I renovated. Step by step, I began the process of transforming it from a conventional farm into an organic farm, and I am gradually replacing some monocultures with intercropped systems, thus starting an agroforestry process. We are members of the Consorzio LeGallineFelici, whose vision guides us: "A world in which female and male farmers, female and male workers, female and male consumers, create, maintain, and promote happy relationships." We have just finished renovating some farm buildings that will become the social heart of the farm: Farm Shop: For organic products from our land. Educational Room: For workshops and knowledge sharing. Tasting Area: To discover authentic Sicilian flavors. I run the farm organically and practice minimum tillage for soil management. I am building a rainwater storage basin and planting new orchards and tree systems. Our latest project is an educational vineyard, so I will have the pleasure of sharing my knowledge about the world of sustainable viticulture. Accommodation WWOOFers will be guests in our home and will have a room for their personal use (maximum two people, two single beds in a shared room), or when the weather is nice, we can also set up tents in the garden. Vegetarian Meals Meals are prepared together, celebrating Sicilian tradition with fresh vegetables from our farm and other local farms. Over 50 Board Games We love board games! In the house, you will find a vast collection available for fun and relaxing evenings after work in the fields. Surroundings We are located at the southernmost point of eastern Sicily. Here is what awaits you just a few minutes from us: Incredible Sea: Punta Cirica, Marina Marza, and Granelli. Vendicari Reserve: Just 20 minutes away, a paradise of untouched nature. Birdwatching: Pantano Cuba and Longarini, 5 minutes away, to spot flamingos and other rare species. DO YOU NEED MORE INFO ON NETUM - Here's a Drive shared document that will tell you more about our home, all of the accomodation info, shared spaces (kitchen, bathrooms.. ecc ecc) follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rR-hdGEtlnJi3bTZZyGfyh7wxD12PAv4/view?usp=drivesdk Follow us on https://instagram.com/netumwwoof ---o----o-----FRANCAIS-----o----o--- Je m'appelle Valeria et depuis 2019, je vis dans la vieille maison de campagne de mon grand-père. Avec moi, il y a mon mari Simone et notre joyeuse « patrouille » de six grands chiens : Lotto, Lillo, Diego, Zara, Raja & Strella Ensemble, nous prenons soin de cette terre avec amour, transformant chaque jour la ferme en une oasis de biodiversité. En 2019, je me suis installée dans la vieille maison de campagne de la ferme de mon grand-père, que j'ai rénovée. Pas à pas, j'ai commencé le processus de conversion d'une exploitation agricole conventionnelle en une ferme biologique, et je remplace petit à petit certaines monocultures par des cultures associées, initiant ainsi un processus d'agroforesterie. Nous sommes membres du Consorzio LeGallineFelici, dont la vision nous guide : « Un monde dans lequel agriculteurs et agricultrices, travailleurs et travailleuses, consommateurs et consommatrices, créent, maintiennent et promeuvent des relations heureuses. » Nous venons de terminer la rénovation de certains bâtiments de l'exploitation qui deviendront le cœur social de la ferme : Boutique de la ferme : Pour les produits bio de notre terre. Salle pédagogique : Pour des ateliers et le partage de connaissances. Espace dégustation : Pour découvrir les saveurs authentiques de la Sicile. Je gère la ferme en agriculture biologique et je pratique le travail réduit du sol (minimum tillage). Je suis en train de réaliser un bassin de récupération des eaux de pluie et d'installer de nouvelles plantations d'arbres. Mon dernier projet en date est une vigne pédagogique ; j'aurai ainsi le plaisir de partager mes connaissances sur le monde de la viticulture durable. Hébergement Les WWOOFeurs seront logés chez nous et disposeront d'une chambre à usage personnel (deux personnes maximum, deux lits simples dans une chambre partagée). Aux beaux jours, nous pouvons aussi installer des tentes dans le jardin. Repas végétariens Les repas sont préparés ensemble, en célébrant la tradition sicilienne avec des légumes frais de notre ferme et d'autres exploitations locales. Plus de 50 jeux de société Nous adorons les jeux de société ! Vous trouverez à la maison une vaste collection à votre disposition pour des soirées ludiques et détendues après le travail aux champs. AUX ALENTOURS Nous sommes situés au point le plus au sud de la Sicile orientale. Voici ce qui vous attend à quelques minutes de chez nous : Une mer incroyable : Punta Cirica, Marina Marza et Granelli. Réserve de Vendicari : À seulement 20 minutes, un paradis de nature préservée. Observation des oiseaux : Pantano Cuba et Longarini à 5 minutes pour observer les flamants roses et d'autres espèces rares.
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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 | 61.8 Acres
Accommodation
4+ WWOOFers
Bedroom
Campsite
Yurt / Tipi
Children accepted
Pets not accepted
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
1 day (local)
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
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Member since 2024
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Giulia
Giulia
Italy • September 2026
Sono stati 10 giorni intensi e pieni di lavoro condiviso con altri woofers. Valeria riesce sempre a metterti a tuo agio facendoti sentire parte integrante della sua realtá. Vivere in campagna é molto educativo, ho imparato a raccogliere le olive e a vivere lentamente le giornate ma.con tanta energia! Grazie ancora per la bellissima esperienza spero ce ne siano altre in futuro🥰
Hannah
Hannah
Germany • September 2026
My time on Valeria‘s farm was such a blast and I truly couldn‘t have hoped for a better first WWOOFing experience. I‘ve cry laughed a bunch of times and made some wonderful connections and memories that I‘ll cherish for a long time. Valeria is a very attentive, empathetic and energetic host and makes you feel welcomed from day one. I was there for ten days and wish I could‘ve stayed a little longer. We always had access to a car as well to explore the area and do stuff in the afternoon (the beaches and nearby towns are stunning), which was lovely after some hard, yet rewarding work. If you‘re looking for a great farm experience I‘d highy recommend coming here! Grazie a tutti, I‘ll definitely be back next August ;)
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Árnika
Árnika
Hungary • September 2026
I had the most wonderful time at Valeria’s farm. She is the most joyful, open-minded, and intelligent person I’ve ever met. I wish we could have talked more, since she had to visit another farm while I was staying there. I’ve been planning to do this for a long time, and I couldn’t have wished for a better first experience. The farm and the building itself are beautiful and very well taken care of. Olive harvesting has been a dream of mine for a long time, and now I finally got to learn how it’s done. We also went to the mill to see how olive oil is produced. The volunteers were also very nice, and I made such great memories with them. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the dogs. I really miss them too. I’ll definitely come back. Grazie mille Valeria and everyone I got to meet there!!
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Olivia
Olivia
Germany • September 2026
While staying 2,5 weeks at Valerias farm I truly felt at home - Valeria manages to make you feel at home in her home. I had the most fun, adventurous, delicious and intersting and just fullfilling time at Netum thanls to Valleria, Pepe and all the other Woofers! I enjoyed every day - either if it was getting up early to harvest olives and picking weeds around the trees or eating Granita at Brunos and enjoying my time off playing cards with the other Woofers or going on trips or to the beach. On of my personal highlights was bringing the olives we harvested to the mill - seeing them transform into olive oil and eating the oil with fresh bread afterwards was just amazing! As I said before: Grazie a tutti per tutto! Every one (and every dog) that stayed with me in Ispica made the time as special and precious as it was for me! I highly recommend spending time at Valeria’s if you want to have fun getting your hands dirty and your heart full ❤️
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Hanna
Hanna
Hungary • September 2026
"During my three weeks this August at Netum Bio, I felt comfortable, valued, and supported. We had great conversations, and learned about Sicily and Valeria's inspiring work and plans at the farm. Together with other WWOOFers, I got to fertilize orange trees, fix watering pipes, weed, harvest grapes, carobs, and almonds, and prepare the plants for the olive harvest. There are many plants to take care of, so going through them in teams worked well. Depending on the weather, the task, and how we felt, we usually worked either from 6:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 until 20:00, or in one go, from 6:00 until 11:00. I felt very comfortable working under Peppe's and Valeria's guidance: they were always open to questions, gave useful suggestions, and trusted us to take breaks or switch tasks as needed. Free time was plenty, and almost each day had a fun gathering: with family and friends, delicious dinners, trips to nearby towns or the beach, games, a karaoke night, and a super fun outdoor theater event. Having decided not to nap in the afternoons, I sometimes struggled with getting enough sleep along the eventful evenings. But I am glad I still joined most - those are wonderful memories. I am grateful to have gotten to take part in life at Netum Bio, and for getting to know you all. I am looking forward to reconnecting!"
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Nene
Nene
United Kingdom • September 2026
During my 10 days at this farm, I made some wonderfully fun friends. I couldn't stop laughing to myself remembering all the good times throughout my stay. Since Valeria and Simone went on holiday for 5 days, unfortunately we couldn't spend as much time together as I hoped. During that time, Anto looked after us just like Gandalf. Thank you so very much for cooking delicious meals for us every single day. I was always so exhausted from mowing the lawn that I couldn't help out at all. Thank you for coming all the way to my room to tell me "Nene ~It is ready~(lunch or dinner)." I absolutely loved those moments because I could truly feel your love. Anto, you are so strong, resilient, and full of love. I'm a little worried about your heavy smoking, but it’s what you love, so I guess it can't be helped!Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this farm team. I love you all so much xxxxx As Pippin, I will keep moving forward and continue to grow, even if it's just step by step.
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Reply from Valeria
Nene! Such lovely words! I'm gonna send this message to Antonello! It would be even better if we were there all the time together! I wish you aaaaall the best! You are a wonderful person! Valeria
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