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Aim: To build a self-sustainable cafe, bnb, and farm run by two sisters (and their family), rooted in community, nature, and a slower way of life
🌿 Sorella – A Self-Sustainable Dream of Sisterhood, Soil, and Soul
Welcome to Sorella, a project rooted in passion, nature, and the bond between two sisters with a shared vision: to create a beautiful, sustainable life from the ground up. From a charming café and boutique Airbnb in a picturesque Italian town, to a full-scale self-sufficient farm filled with olive groves, grapevines, animals, and slow-living magic, Sorella is more than a business — it's a movement toward conscious living.
We’re building this dream in two phases and would love for you to be part of it from the beginning.
🌸 Who We Are
We’re two sisters — one creative, one practical, both passionate — rebuilding our lives to offer something real. We dream of:
Growing our own food
Making cheese, wine, and olive oil
Hosting workshops and retreats
Providing affordable, beautiful stays
Living in harmony with the land, animals, and each other
We believe in community, connection, and sustainability — and that the best lives are the ones built slowly, lovingly, and shared with others.
☕ Phase 1 – The Café & Boutique Airbnb (Town Launch)
Our journey starts in a small Italian town, where we’ll open a warm, seasonal café serving food made with fresh local produce and a few foraged ingredients from the nearby hills. We'll run two small Airbnb apartments above or beside the café to create income and host mindful travelers.
Phase 1 Goals:
A community-friendly café with locally-sourced, wholesome food
Airbnb rentals for guests seeking simplicity and beauty
A space to begin our brand, test our products, and fund the larger vision
🧾 Phase 1 Budget (€59,000)
ItemCost (€)
Property deposit & legal fees (town location)20,000Renovation of café & Airbnb space12,000Commercial kitchen equipment & smallwares8,000Furniture & décor (indoor/outdoor)6,000Licenses, permits, and legal setup2,500Marketing, branding, and launch campaign2,000Initial staff & training (first 2 months)4,000Website, booking system, and POS setup1,500Contingency buffer3,000🐐 Phase 2 – The Farm: Self-Sustaining Living & Retreat Space
Once the café and Airbnb are established and bringing in income, we’ll buy land in the countryside and begin building our forever home: a small, eco-friendly farm. The dream is to grow everything ourselves — vegetables, grains, olives, grapes — and raise cows, goats, chickens, pigs, and llamas. We'll make our own flour, cheese, wine, and oils, and create an event space for workshops, yoga retreats, seasonal markets, and rural weddings.
Phase 2 Goals:
A self-sustaining family farm
Eco accommodation for guests (glamping, tiny homes, or cabins)
An event space for community and celebration
A base to produce wine, cheese, flour, fruit, and honey
Living gently with the land, for generations
🌾 Phase 2 Budget (€106,000)
ItemCost (€)
Land deposit & legal fees (countryside farm)20,000Initial home setup (tiny home/yurt for living)10,000Barn/farmhouse renovation & event space build15,000Guesthouse construction (eco cabins)15,000Solar panels & rainwater systems8,000Fencing & animal housing6,000Livestock (cows, goats, pigs, chickens, llamas)7,000Trees, seeds, plants, compost, grain infrastructure5,000Cheesemaking, preserving & flour mill setup4,000Workshop/studio build for education & community events6,000Farm vehicle & tools5,000Contingency buffer5,000💰 Total Funding Goal: €165,000
This will help us fully build the two-stage Sorella dream:
Phase 1 – Town Café + Airbnb: €59,000
Phase 2 – Countryside Farm & Retreat: €106,000
We’ll be transparent every step of the way. Every euro will go directly into making Sorella a sustainable, welcoming, and real place — with updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes progress shared throughout the journey.
🎁 Supporter Rewards
Depending on your donation level, we’ll offer:
Early bird bookings for café or Airbnb
Your name carved into a wooden wall at the farm
Handmade gifts like olive oil, soap, or wine
Invitations to soft openings, events, or retreats
Free stays once the farm opens
🌍 Why This Matters
This project isn’t just for us. It’s a hopeful act. A push back against burnout, isolation, and waste. A way to show our kids — and the world — that another life is possible.
We’ll teach, share, and help others do the same. Whether you're helping with €10 or €10,000, your support means the world.
Help us build Sorella: a place where slow, joyful, connected living is not just a dream — it’s home.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 8th August 2025 at 1:30pm