Organic family-run farm in Tuscany

Siena
Organic family-run farm in Tuscany
Organic family-run farm in Tuscany Organic family-run farm in Tuscany
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English version (Italian version below): We are a family-run organic farm in the heart of Tuscany, nestled in one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes. Our property spans over 110 hectares of vineyard, olive groves, a vegetable garden, an orchard, and native forests. The rolling hills, cypress trees, medieval villages, and breathtaking sunsets make this area truly magical. Our journey began in 2023, and we are gradually building a sustainable future for our land. In 2024, we produced our first handcrafted wine and olive oil. Sustainability is a core principle of everything we do; we see ourselves as stewards of this land, nurturing its biodiversity and respecting its rhythms. Our family consists of us three: Cecilia, Joe, daughter Sabrina, and our dogs Bodhi and Pepe, both very friendly, who roam the estate freely. We manage and cultivate the farm ourselves. Together, we also run a small vegan agriturismo, which operates during the warmer months and allows guests to experience the beauty of Tuscan rural life. Our farming activities change with the seasons, all offering different experiences: - Winter months focus on vineyard care: pruning, binding vines, and repairing the vineyard's infrastructure. - Late winter involves preparing the vegetable garden and greenhouse for planting, pruning fruit trees in the orchard, and tending to the olive trees. - Spring brings green pruning in the vineyard and active care for the vegetable garden, herb, and flower gardens. - Autumn is harvest time. We gather olives to produce our olive oil and prepare the vineyard, fields, and gardens for the winter months. We aim to share hands-on skills like vine care, planting, composting, and sustainable farming techniques. WWOOFers will gain insight into organic farming & viticulture and the importance of environmental stewardship. A typical day (in winter) might look like this: Start with breakfast. Spend the morning pruning and binding vines in the vineyard. Share lunch as a group. After lunch, plant seeds in the greenhouse, preparing raised beds in the vegetable garden, or pruning fruit trees. Enjoy free time before dinner. During the colder months, we offer WWOOFers accommodations in the guest rooms of our agriturismo. These are spacious, comfortable rooms, each with a private bathroom. WWOOFers will also have access to a shared dining room and kitchen. We provide food for all meals. As a vegan household, we serve wholesome, plant-based meals but are otherwise happy to accommodate vegetarians as well. Meals are often shared and are an opportunity to connect. We enjoy activities like exploring our beautiful corner of Italy - including its incredible wines and learning from other winemakers - going for a coffee or drink in the surrounding villages, yoga, gardening, and experimenting with plant-based recipes using ingredients from our land. Our location in the Crete Senesi and Val d'Orcia regions is a paradise for nature lovers. WWOOFers can enjoy things like: - Hiking and exploring: The rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and winding trails are perfect for walks, bike rides, or simply soaking in the scenery. - Medieval towns: Visit nearby Pienza, Montepulciano, and Montalcino, known for their Renaissance architecture and vibrant history. - Thermal baths: Relax in the natural hot springs of Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni or Rapolano Terme. - Cultural experiences: Discover the art, festivals, and food markets of the surrounding villages and Siena, about 45 minutes away. Our farm is a serene and inspiring place to connect with the rhythms of rural life and the beauty of Tuscany. Please only send us an enquiry if you agree with the following: - We are a vegan household; we accept vegetarian diets, but please no meat/fish in our house. - Our dogs Bodhi and Pepe roam freely on the property; people who are afraid of dogs or have allergies are not in the right place. - We are in the countryside and a car is essential to reach us and move freely around the area. Please only WWOOFers who come with their own car. _____________________________________________________ Italian version: Siamo una fattoria biologica a conduzione familiare nel cuore della Toscana, immersa in uno dei paesaggi più iconici d’Italia. La nostra proprietà si estende su oltre 110 ettari di vigneti, uliveti, un orto, un frutteto e boschi autoctoni. Le dolci colline, i cipressi, i borghi medievali e i tramonti mozzafiato rendono questa zona davvero magica. Il nostro viaggio è iniziato nel 2023 e stiamo costruendo gradualmente un futuro sostenibile per la nostra terra. Nel 2024 abbiamo prodotto il nostro primo vino e olio d’oliva artigianali. La sostenibilità è un principio fondamentale di tutto ciò che facciamo; ci consideriamo custodi di questa terra, impegnati a preservarne la biodiversità e a rispettarne i ritmi naturali. La nostra famiglia è composta da noi tre: Cecilia, Joe, la figlia Sabrina e i nostri cani Bodhi e Pepe, entrambi molto affettuosi, che si muovono liberamente per la tenuta. Gestiamo e coltiviamo la fattoria personalmente. Insieme, portiamo avanti anche un piccolo agriturismo vegano, operativo durante i mesi più caldi, che consente agli ospiti di vivere la bellezza della vita rurale toscana. Le nostre attività agricole cambiano con le stagioni, offrendo esperienze diverse: - Inverno: ci dedichiamo alla cura della vigna, con potatura, legatura delle viti e manutenzione delle infrastrutture del vigneto. - Tardo inverno: prepariamo l’orto e la serra per le semine, potiamo gli alberi da frutto nel frutteto e ci prendiamo cura degli ulivi. - Primavera: eseguiamo la potatura verde nei vigneti e ci occupiamo attivamente dell’orto, delle erbe aromatiche e dei giardini fioriti. - Autunno: è tempo di raccolta. Raccogliamo le olive per produrre il nostro olio d’oliva e prepariamo il vigneto, i campi e i giardini per l’inverno. Vogliamo condividere competenze pratiche come la cura delle viti, la semina, il compostaggio e le tecniche agricole sostenibili. I WWOOFer potranno scoprire l’agricoltura biologica e la viticoltura, nonché l’importanza della tutela ambientale. Una giornata tipica (in inverno) potrebbe svolgersi così: Iniziare con la colazione. Dedicare la mattinata alla potatura e alla legatura delle viti nel vigneto. Condividere il pranzo in gruppo. Dopo pranzo, piantare semi in serra, preparando le aiuole rialzate nell’orto o potando alberi da frutto. Godersi del tempo libero prima di cena. Durante i mesi più freddi, offriamo ai WWOOFer alloggio nelle camere del nostro agriturismo. Si tratta di stanze spaziose e confortevoli, ognuna con bagno privato. I WWOOFer avranno anche accesso a una sala da pranzo e a una cucina in comune. Forniamo cibo per tutti i pasti. Essendo una famiglia vegana, serviamo pasti a base vegetale nutrienti, ma siamo felici di accogliere anche vegetariani. I pasti sono spesso condivisi e rappresentano un’occasione per connettersi. Amiamo attività come esplorare il nostro splendido angolo d’Italia – compresi i suoi incredibili vini e apprendere da altri produttori – prendere un caffè o un aperitivo nei borghi circostanti, praticare yoga, fare giardinaggio e sperimentare ricette vegetali con ingredienti della nostra terra. La nostra posizione nelle Crete Senesi e nella Val d’Orcia è un paradiso per gli amanti della natura. I WWOOFer possono godere di esperienze come: - Escursioni e passeggiate: le dolci colline, le strade fiancheggiate da cipressi e i sentieri tortuosi sono perfetti per camminare, andare in bicicletta o semplicemente immergersi nel paesaggio. - Borghi medievali: visitare Pienza, Montepulciano e Montalcino, famosi per l’architettura rinascimentale e la storia vibrante. - Terme: rilassarsi nelle sorgenti termali naturali di Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni o Rapolano Terme. - Esperienze culturali: scoprire l’arte, i festival e i mercati alimentari dei borghi circostanti e di Siena, che dista circa 45 minuti. La nostra fattoria è un luogo sereno e ispirante dove connettersi con i ritmi della vita rurale e con la bellezza della Toscana. Si prega di contattarci solo se si è d’accordo con le seguenti condizioni: - Siamo una famiglia vegana; accettiamo una dieta vegetariana, ma per favore niente carne/pesce nella nostra casa. - I nostri cani Bodhi e Pepe si muovono liberamente sulla proprietà; chi ha paura dei cani o soffre di allergie non è nel posto giusto. - Siamo in campagna e un’auto è essenziale per raggiungerci e muoversi liberamente nella zona. Accettiamo solo WWOOFer che arrivano con un’auto propria.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Viticulture
Seed saving or production
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
110 Hectares | 271.8 Acres
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Sabrina Valeria
Sabrina Valeria
Member since 2024
Languages spoken: English, German, Italian, Spanish
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Siena
Sinalunga, Asciano
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Madeleine
Madeleine
Australia • June 2026
I had such a wonderful time at Podere Sole with Sabrina, Cecilia and Joe. Upon first meeting these three, I felt immediately at home; their wonderful property felt so accomodating and safe. From working the land in the vineyard, to helping with the 'no dig' biodiverse garden, there truly is so much to learn both externally in nature, and in turn, within yourself. We spent a lot of time together having deep and meaningful conversations over lunch, whilst enjoying a delicious vegan meal. I cannot recommend this WWOOFing experience enough, you will come out of it more appreciative of mother nature, and discover more about yourself in the process. All my love to Sabrina, Cecilia, Joe, and Bodhi and Pepe (their wonderful doggies)! 🌼🌸🤗❤️💐
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Marika
Marika
Netherlands • May 2026
This place is truly magical. Working peacefully among the vineyards, surrounded by stunning views and birdsong, we often found ourselves unable to believe where we were. It´s a paradise that has so much to offer. Not only will you learn how to work regeneratively in the vineyard, taught by Sabrina with such patience and care, but you will meet three inspiring, friendly, unique and wonderful individuals who run this place entirely by themselves. During the three weeks we spent here, we were able to reconnect with ourselves and uncover some of the dreams resting within us. This was also thanks to all of the beautiful and meaningful conversations during the shared lunches, which we always thorougly enjoyed. Sabrina, Cecilia, and Joe are such kind and passionate people with generosity and great senses of humor. You will laugh a lot here. And the vegan food prepared by Cecilia and Sabrina is absolutely delicious. During our time we were also very lucky to be part of the bottling of their delicious Rosato. From the very beginning we felt extremely welcomed and it felt difficult to leave. If you are looking for a deep Wwoofing experience that will inspire your heart and will teach you how to live and work in harmony with nature, then we can highly recommend you to come here. We are already making plans to come back. We miss all of you. Grazie mille a voi Sabrina, Cecilia, Joe, Bodhi and Pepe for this unforgettable experience. A presto!
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Alan
Alan
United States • April 2026
Cecelia, Joe and Sabrina welcolmed me wonderfully and immediately. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them and they learning about me. We had a great work and personal relationship. I would HIGHLY recommend a stay at Podere Sole!
Eden
Eden
Israel • April 2026
Being wwofers at Podere Sole was absolutely incredible experience. Cecilia, Joe and Sabrina are the best family ever!!! They are funny, intelligent and have a huge heart, and we had a wonderful time with them. Every moment in their little beautiful farm was inspiring and interesting and we learned a lot. The views from the farm are just beautiful, and the sunset that we saw every day from our room was unbelievable. The vegan food was delicious and special. The work was mainly in the vineyard, and we also helped Joe building the fence for keeping the grapes safe from the wild animals. In the weekends we explored the surrounding of Tuscany, and the family was generous and helped us with everything we needed. We just left the farm few days ago and we already miss the family, the dogs and the farm, and we will definitely can’t wait to come back again!
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Mirco
Mirco
Italy • February 2026
I just finished my first WWOOFing experience at Podere Sole! I had a great time; I mainly worked on Vine Tying, and in the afternoons I helped Joe with various tasks around the farm. Joe, Cecilia, and Sabrina are very hospitable and helpful. Cecilia is a great cook! I had my own apartment with a kitchen, and I was their guest for lunch. I'll miss Bodhi and Pepe!
Jutta
Jutta
Germany • December 2025
Ich war im Dezember für drei Wochen in Trequanda auf Podere Sole. Meine Hauptaufgabe bestand darin, die Weinreben zurückzuschneiden. Auch konnte ich wertvolle Eindrücke in ökologischen Maßnahmen und Ressourcenschonung gewinnen, zum Beispiel in eine schonende und nachhaltige Bodenaufbereitung. Nicht nur die Räumlichkeiten und die wunderschöne Umgebung haben den Aufenthalt unvergesslich gemacht, sondern auch das harmonische Zusammenleben mit der Familie. Von Beginn an fühlte ich mich herzlich aufgenommen und genoss die gemeinsamen Mittagessen in familiärer Atmosphäre. Ich hatte eine wundervolle Zeit und möchte mich hierfür ganz herzlich bei Cecilia, Sabrina, Joe und den zwei Hunden Pepe und Bodi bedanken.
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