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17 Apr 2024
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We have so enjoyed hosting Workaway guests - and what positive experiences! I'm an American originally from Wisconsin, living in Umbria, Italy for over 40 years. My husband Pino (Italian - 2 languages spoken in our house) and I farmed for over 12 years while raising our three children and running an English language school for adults and children here in the Assisi area. I became a registered Umbria tour guide in 1997: the only American authorized Regional Guide of Umbria.
I have also taught Umbrian rural cuisine here in our Assisi farmhouse (and formally, also in the U.S. each year in Feb/Mar)
Our farmhouse overlooks our olive groves and vineyard here in the rolling hills outside of Assisi (6 km from one of the world's most stunning medieval hill towns) - the location is one reason our Workaway guests love it here.
Another highlight? Accomodations: own studio apt right behind our farmhouse, built in stone by husband Pino - beamed ceilings and own patio out front with views! We have a vegetable garden and chickens offering fresh veggies and eggs daily. My husband raises goats, we have two donkeys, two Maremanno sheep dogs and cats...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here on our land, you can learn much about rural Umbrian life and also Italian as my husband Pino does not speak English. Helping me in the kitchen, you can also learn traditional Umbrian rural cuisine. As a g guide, happy to share information on our wonderful region of Umbria. We live in the Natural Park of Mount Subasio which offers many gorgeous treks and a fresh water stream where to swim in the summer. Our region is full of beauties to visit, some of which easily reachable with train or bus from Assisi - though having your own car is a bonus as it is easy and gorgeous to drive around!
At times, we might have you sharing the apartment with another Workawayer so kindly let us know if you do not enjoy staying in company.
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Help
We need some help in our house. i.e., general cleaning, help in the kitchen and cooking with me (I will teach you all the secrets of Italian cuisine!).
We need help on the land, watering and weeding - weather permitting. Chickens and goats need to be fed daily and the goats' stall cleaned out.
We live on 4 hectares/8 acres and have olive trees, a small vineyard, a small vegetable garden, some fruit trees, goats, a few chickens, a couple donkeys. We also have two friendly sheep dogs and and 5 friendly cats (outdoor animals).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Studio apartment with a double bed, bathroom with shower and fully-equipped kitchen and free wifi. The apartment is in a separate building from the main house, with two other apartments (which are sometimes rented to tourists). An outdoor space is yours with a table for meals outdoors. There is limited transportation to and from town, so having your own car would be a great plus! Possible to use my car for small trips to town. Small store, cafe and good country restaurant nearby, easy to walk.
What else ...
The Assisi area is the PERFETTO place for exploration of Umbrian and southern Tuscan hilltowns. From Assisi, you can explore the many HILLTOWN GEMS including)
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️Perugia
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️Spello -
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️Spoleto
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️Spello
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️Orvieto
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️Gubbio
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️Lake Trasimeno (lovely lakeside towns to discover, eg, Panicale, Castiglione del Lago, etc) - 50 min - 1 hr
and Tuscan gems nearby too
Rome and Florence each about 2 - 2 - 1/2 hrs by train and trains frequently (every 2 hrs)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 12473488284e
Feedback (27)
10 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristaps)
Delighted to have "Kris" (Kristaps) with us...
He participated fully in Umbrian rural life and was always exremely polite..very conscientious and attentive to tasks..and kept his lodgings in perfect order.
We would be happy to host him again at any time...
He participated fully in Umbrian rural life and was always exremely polite..very conscientious and attentive to tasks..and kept his lodgings in perfect order.
We would be happy to host him again at any time...
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
I stayed at this superior beautiful place one week in stead of the three-and-a-half weeks I planned to be there. To be clear: we did not match. Communicating with Anne is not that easy because she acts very busy. I loved the tasks though! I did some video editing and outdoor work like wood sawing and pruning, making a path. I stayed in a room in… read more
6 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shun Ying)
What a delight to have Shun here with us! So very pleasant, capable, able to take on any tasks and eager to help us on the land, with the animals, in our house..and with me on video-editing.
Shun kept her WA lodgings neat and orderly.
What to say?
Only: Shun, love to have you back with us any time!
Shun kept her WA lodgings neat and orderly.
What to say?
Only: Shun, love to have you back with us any time!
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Shun Ying) for host
I could not be more grateful to have spent 3 incredible weeks in the beautiful Umbrian countryside with Anne and Pino! They hold high standards which ensures everything is efficient and optimal. Anne really amazed me with how much she cared about her work, be it the guesthouses, regular house chores, or her YouTube videos. She is also a very… read more
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10 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristaps)
Delighted to have "Kris" (Kristaps) with us...
He participated fully in Umbrian rural life and was always exremely polite..very conscientious and attentive to tasks..and kept his lodgings in perfect order.
We would be happy to host him again at any time...
He participated fully in Umbrian rural life and was always exremely polite..very conscientious and attentive to tasks..and kept his lodgings in perfect order.
We would be happy to host him again at any time...
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
I stayed at this superior beautiful place one week in stead of the three-and-a-half weeks I planned to be there. To be clear: we did not match. Communicating with Anne is not that easy because she acts very busy. I loved the tasks though! I did some video editing and outdoor work like wood sawing and pruning, making a path. I stayed in a room in… read more
6 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shun Ying)
What a delight to have Shun here with us! So very pleasant, capable, able to take on any tasks and eager to help us on the land, with the animals, in our house..and with me on video-editing.
Shun kept her WA lodgings neat and orderly.
What to say?
Only: Shun, love to have you back with us any time!
Shun kept her WA lodgings neat and orderly.
What to say?
Only: Shun, love to have you back with us any time!
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Shun Ying) for host
I could not be more grateful to have spent 3 incredible weeks in the beautiful Umbrian countryside with Anne and Pino! They hold high standards which ensures everything is efficient and optimal. Anne really amazed me with how much she cared about her work, be it the guesthouses, regular house chores, or her YouTube videos. She is also a very… read more
7 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Enzo & Antoine) for host
We spent 4 wonderful weeks with Anne and Pino
Anne is a straightforward person and the first few days were a bit special, but after a slight adjustment, everything was perfect.
They always made sure that everything ran smoothly and that we wanted for nothing.
The surroundings are amazing, and Anne regularly offered to take us to Assisi when she… read more
Anne is a straightforward person and the first few days were a bit special, but after a slight adjustment, everything was perfect.
They always made sure that everything ran smoothly and that we wanted for nothing.
The surroundings are amazing, and Anne regularly offered to take us to Assisi when she… read more
16 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Much has already been said about this host. I can only agree (clean accommodation, good and rich meals, always hints concerning sparetime activities etc.)
But, what I really want to highlight is how lovingly Anne and Pino treat their animals - goats, chicken, dogs, cats. I really enjoyed watching that.
I'd return for a workaway anytime.
But, what I really want to highlight is how lovingly Anne and Pino treat their animals - goats, chicken, dogs, cats. I really enjoyed watching that.
I'd return for a workaway anytime.
24 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host
Comentário em Português:
Foi uma experiência maravilhosa estar duas semanas com Anne, a fazenda é incrível, linda, e a estádia é realmente confortável com cozinha equipada, boas camas e banheiro, ela me levou para Assisi várias vezes, uma cidade maravilhosa, vale muito a pena conhecer, e você também pode pegar uma carona na estrada, é muito perto… read more
Foi uma experiência maravilhosa estar duas semanas com Anne, a fazenda é incrível, linda, e a estádia é realmente confortável com cozinha equipada, boas camas e banheiro, ela me levou para Assisi várias vezes, uma cidade maravilhosa, vale muito a pena conhecer, e você também pode pegar uma carona na estrada, é muito perto… read more
31 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Zazie & Julia) for host
We spent a delightful 5 weeks with Anne and Pino :)
Anne is a wonderful host and she keeps everything to a very high standard. She is a good listener and she was always interested in learning about our cultures. She always looked after us, making sure that we were well-fed and satisfied with everything. She had no problem cooking vegan for us and… read more
Anne is a wonderful host and she keeps everything to a very high standard. She is a good listener and she was always interested in learning about our cultures. She always looked after us, making sure that we were well-fed and satisfied with everything. She had no problem cooking vegan for us and… read more
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Zazie & Julia)
Zazie ("Zisa"!) and Julie were absolutely tops and a delight to host and have as our helpers. Both, very attentive, observant, ready and willing to take on any task, hard workers and eager learners. They were most respectful of our Umbria country ambience and seemed to truly enjoy "life on the land" here with us. Quite often, as Zazie took on… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
A pleasure to have Michael in our home and helping us out with feeding the goats, donkeys, and chickens...and other rural tasks...as well as helping me out on video editing.
Michael was always polite, smiling, and a willing helping hand.
Top recommendations to him.
Mille grazie, Michael and buona fortuna wherever you head.
Michael was always polite, smiling, and a willing helping hand.
Top recommendations to him.
Mille grazie, Michael and buona fortuna wherever you head.
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
What a wonderful Workaway experience! I spent a month on the Alagna farm, and I have much to be grateful for from this time. Anne is a highly learned tour guide (the only authorized American tour guide of the magnificent Umbrian region) and she is a trove of knowledge and recommendations to little-known curiosities and attractions; ways to spend… read more
11 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Julia)
An absolute delight to have Ania with us...always so cheery, ready to help....and sooooo patient with me when helping me on videos! Pino and I would host her again at any time....and we would welcome her if she ever wished to drop in when traveling in Italy!
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Julia) for host
I spent wonderful time at Anne&Pino’s. I never got bored of my job, because I was doing various things, for example helping to make unique tiramisu .. with peaches, yummy!
Anne and Pino were incredibly kind to me and they always invited me when they had guests or were going to see their friend- wonderful Peppa and thanks to that I had many… read more
Anne and Pino were incredibly kind to me and they always invited me when they had guests or were going to see their friend- wonderful Peppa and thanks to that I had many… read more
11 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hillary)
What a joy to have Hillary with us here in the Assisi countryside, always prompt, attentive to tasks and taking on all with a smile. She kept our Workaway apartment neat and orderly. Hillary was also a tremendous help to me in making and editing videos for my Youtube channel, explaining details to me with great patience. She was a most pleasant… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hillary) for host
It was a joy for me to work for Anne and Pino for a couple of weeks. I learned a lot about Assisi and the whole region of Umbria from Anne, whose knowledge of the area is vast. She is also an incredible cook (and so is Pino, for that matter)! I enjoyed helping her in the kitchen occasionally, and especially enjoyed eating the meals! I learned a… read more
6 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia)
Sonia was quite simply 5-stars all the way! She was polite, respectful of our space and our land - and appreciative of the ambience. She shared meals with Mutesim, an Eritrean refugee we are helping - and they developed a friendship, exchanging insights on two different cultures. Mutesim needs to improve his Italian for future work in Italy and… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sonia) for host
I spent three weeks at Anne and Pino's and it was an enriching experience from several points of view. The place is so beautiful and really allows you to experience Umbrian wonderful nature with nice walks just around the corner. Staying in this place was a little like travelling in time: just looking around you can feel how much passion and… read more
7 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ewen)
We have generally had very positive Workaway experiences over three years of hosting and no doubt about it: Ewen will always be way way at the top!! Ewen is a hard worker and quickly and thoroughly took on all outdoor tasks, ie., feeding goats, donkeys and other animals as well as cleaning stalls. He worked well with a power saw and chopped… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (JEAN-CHRISTOPHE) for host
Thank you very much Anne & Pino for hosting me in your home for a week. I had the chance to discover the beautiful city of Assisi and benefit from all of Anne's advice. I certainly had one of my best weeks in terms of food and enjoyed Anne's delicious meals. I also met Francesco and Martina, who rent an apartment in the house next door and who… read more
5 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (JEAN-CHRISTOPHE)
It was a delight to have Jean- Cristophe with us - very polite and attentive to the tasks requested. He communicated with us openly about his needs, changes we might make in our Workaway mode. Very appreciative of meals provided - a fine young man. We'd be glad to have him visit in the future - as our guest!
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas )
Lucas was a joy to have with us - a willing worker, always smiling (you could tell behind that mask just from the expression of his eyes!).
He was a hard and efficient worker and ready to take on any task. Our only criticism: you can't get Lucas to stop pitching in!!!
We would welcome Lucas back at any time - and delighted to host him - even if he… read more
He was a hard and efficient worker and ready to take on any task. Our only criticism: you can't get Lucas to stop pitching in!!!
We would welcome Lucas back at any time - and delighted to host him - even if he… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lucas ) for host
I have been with Anne and Pino for the whole month of October. It was incredible, a real country experience. Their? Very clear with the tasks. I was always grateful to share talks woh them because they are very educated people and always willing to transmit knowledge. Accommodation? A completely separate house with all the amenities. Tasks? Taking… read more
14 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
Matteo was truly a joy to host - so pleasant, always smiling and willingly taking on all tasks. He was quick to "learn the ropes" here and quick at handling tasks. He kept his apartment very neat and good company when he joined us for meals. We'd love to have him with us again at any time.
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
My 2-weeks experience at Anne&Pino's place was great. I had lots of opportunities to learn new things: gardening, feeding animals, pruning, house caring and some recipes for pretty good meals!
I lived in a separate apartment, fully equipped, furnished and clean, and Anne always cared if I had enough food.
So nice!
The house is located close to… read more
I lived in a separate apartment, fully equipped, furnished and clean, and Anne always cared if I had enough food.
So nice!
The house is located close to… read more
2 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pedro) for host
first of all wanna thank Anna and phenyl for letting me stay in this beautiful place and what else can I say that hasn't be said the accommodation is just five stars the work is mostly cleaning around the house feeding the animals and cutting some wood and it's the best place to stay if you wanna to get to know the little beautiful village of… read more
31 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Delighted to have Miguel in our home: reliable, thorough and often worked beyond the time frame required.
He was pleasant, calm and communicative. Miguel, you are welcome back at any time!
He was pleasant, calm and communicative. Miguel, you are welcome back at any time!
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
I am really happy to have stayed at Pino and Anne's home during my time in Assisi. Both are very nice people, very active, with plenty of experience and very interesting lives.
The job consist in a variey of tasks that the voluntary has to do inside and outside the house. They are flexible about the time: I usually worked in the morning but some… read more
The job consist in a variey of tasks that the voluntary has to do inside and outside the house. They are flexible about the time: I usually worked in the morning but some… read more
17 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Camila)
What a joy to have Cami here with us - always smiling, eager to help and precise in carrying out tasks. Cami was ready to take on any challenge. We truly felt that she has become part of our family and would welcome her back in our home at any time.
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie & David)
The only negative thing to say about Valerie and Dave is: it's impossible to get them to stop!
Although Workawayers should be only working 5 hours a day/5 days a week, these two often worked longer and with enthusiasm.
Dave was great help with outside work-- mowing, edging, planting, woodcutting, etc...to name a few.
Valerie was a dynamo in house… read more
Although Workawayers should be only working 5 hours a day/5 days a week, these two often worked longer and with enthusiasm.
Dave was great help with outside work-- mowing, edging, planting, woodcutting, etc...to name a few.
Valerie was a dynamo in house… read more
(Excellent
)
23 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Valerie & David) for host
Annie & Pino, we were so sad to leave! Thank you for sharing this time with us. Your home is a piece of paradise and to us it represented generations of stories and many moments of shared love. That love is still very visible. Grazie di tutto, non ti dimenticheremo mai.
Our Hosts: Annie & Pino have huge hearts and made us feel comfortable from… read more
Our Hosts: Annie & Pino have huge hearts and made us feel comfortable from… read more
13 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosy & Henry)
What a delight to have Rosy and Henry here with us: always cheery and pleasant and eager, hard workers. Sometimes, the only complaint? Getting them to go "off duty"!
And Henry's freshly-baked bread was an extra surprise. We truly enjoyed their company and having them join us for lunchtime - and although they are both vegans, providing them foods… read more
And Henry's freshly-baked bread was an extra surprise. We truly enjoyed their company and having them join us for lunchtime - and although they are both vegans, providing them foods… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rosy & Henry) for host
We spent a memorable month with Anne and Pino on their wonderful estate in the beautiful Umbrian countryside in the hills outside Assisi. We found them to be welcoming, kind and generous hosts.
Our accommodation was a comfortable, homely, well-equipped and independent apartment complete with a sweet, resident cat.
Both indoor and outdoor daily… read more
Our accommodation was a comfortable, homely, well-equipped and independent apartment complete with a sweet, resident cat.
Both indoor and outdoor daily… read more
5 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian & Jenifer)
Jenifer and Ian were superb - and cheery (always!) -helpers. They were both hard workers and such pleasant company - with an eager desire to experience our area and the history, culture. They will always be welcome here in our home.
(Excellent
)
19 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ian & Jenifer) for host
This was our first workaway and a really good experience. We stayed for just over three weeks with Anne and Pino who have created an amazing space in the hills outside of Assisi -– the farm and surrounding countryside are so beautiful and peaceful. We loved being on the farm itself, with all the animals – donkeys, goats, chickens, dogs, cats - and… read more
30 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matheus Alex & Cyntia Carla)
We were delighted to have Cynthia and Mateus with us - Mateus helped me keep up my blog and Cyntia was a cheerful, prompt, hard-working help around the house. Both with HUGE smiles on their faces always. They are always most welcome here in our home in Umbria!
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Matheus Alex & Cyntia Carla) for host
Our first time as workawayers and a very good experience. Anne and Pino are big hearted people and also ate their "kids" as Anne called them, Giulia and Keegam who were there twice.
Their farm is a great and quiet place. To get all organised, farm, main house and apartments, there are enough work for two people. Good food. We miss them and also… read more
Their farm is a great and quiet place. To get all organised, farm, main house and apartments, there are enough work for two people. Good food. We miss them and also… read more
19 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Robert & Kate) for host
Kate and I had such a lovely time staying with Anne and Pino this summer, shame we couldn’t stay longer. I would highly recommend this workaway program to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in Umbria.
Anne and Pino’s farm is located in the beautiful hills outside Assisi and it is easily accessible if you have a car. The work consisted of… read more
Anne and Pino’s farm is located in the beautiful hills outside Assisi and it is easily accessible if you have a car. The work consisted of… read more
8 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
Mamma mia, how difficult to say "arrivederci" to Emilie! We found a new friend in her and hope she knows our home always open to her..
Emilie is a cheery, hard worker - always willing to take on any task and with a smile on her face. She is very well-organized when helping out and intuitive on what needs to be done. All our family so enjoyed her… read more
Emilie is a cheery, hard worker - always willing to take on any task and with a smile on her face. She is very well-organized when helping out and intuitive on what needs to be done. All our family so enjoyed her… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host
I spent 1 month with Anne and Pino in the Assisi Countryside. This was an amazing human experience in an amazing place. Had my own (gorgeous) apartment, 2 days off/week, Anne was very flexible about the schedule (often, I could accomodate the schedule to my plans and sometimes, I accomodated my schedule to Anne and Pino's plans). Always with a lot… read more
9 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Delighted to have Paul with us....a gentle, polite young man and willing to take on any task. We were glad to have him join in family events - always considerate and willing to pitch in - and glad to do any job - at a reflective, easy pace
(Excellent
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24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I’ve only stayed one week with Anne but it was a great and special time. First of all the appartement you stay in is amazing as it is very well equipped and offers you some privacy. Though I was not isolated at all as I was mostly eating together with Anne and often with family and friends that came over. It was the perfect mix between having some… read more
28 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (HeikeV)
Heike was absolutely a 5- star Workaway help!
Always cheerful and such a willing, thorough worker - and such good and cheery company as well.
Heike did all tasks, thoroughly, swiftly and most willingly - she is welcome back here in our home at any time!
Always cheerful and such a willing, thorough worker - and such good and cheery company as well.
Heike did all tasks, thoroughly, swiftly and most willingly - she is welcome back here in our home at any time!
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Claire & Andrew) for host
Staying at Anne and Pinos farmhouse in Assisi afforded us an experience in Umbria we could have easily missed, but are glad we did not!
The work was simple and straightforward with tasks inside and outside the house. We put in our best efforts and always asked questions for clarification, which allowed us to take on tasks mostly without… read more
The work was simple and straightforward with tasks inside and outside the house. We put in our best efforts and always asked questions for clarification, which allowed us to take on tasks mostly without… read more
2 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire & Andrew)
Claire and Andrew have just left and we are missing them already! Such a low-keyed, gentle, quiet, hard-working couple - taking on any task with a smile and most competently. We would welcome them back at any time and wish them all the best on future adventures.
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirjam)
Having Mirjam with us was a JOY from the first day. A delightful guest and hard worker - there were days when we couldn't get her to stop! We felt that she was part of our family, part of our daily life. And she knows that she is always welcome to come back to us even for just a visit. Mirjam, la casa nostra e' sempre la casa tua - and we want to… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mirjam) for host
So, where do i start..... The idyllic setting in the mountains with fresh air, beautiful nature and peaceful surrounding...Can’t get better than this! The accommodation for volunteers is just superb like in a hotel which is really amazing. You basically have an apartment for yourself and your own privacy. The amazing town of Assisi is just a ten… read more
20 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carina & Raul) for host
Staying with Anne and Pino in their peaceful home was an unforgettable experience of rural Italy, with its wonderful people and their way of life. The tasks are manifold: I took care of the animals and plants, cleaned around the houses and helped preparing delicious Italian pasta dishes. Anne is totally flexible about when you do your working… read more
18 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina & Raul)
Just here for a bit over a week, Carina has been a quick learner about tasks needed and a most willing and hard worker. She takes on all tasks with a smile, with attention to detail and willlingness. We truly feel as if she is not part of the family and all our family and friends who have met Carina have most enjoyed her and hope she will be back… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Robyn & David) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed our workaway with Annie and Pino (and their wonderful family). Our accommodation was superb, our meals devine and we really enjoyed the Umbrian cooking lessons from Anne in the cucina, and Pino with the bbq classico! Working instructions were clear and we felt most cared for in terms of help finding our way around and… read more
18 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Robyn & David)
How wonderful to have Dave add Robyn with us - hard, hard workers and such delightful company: always with beaming smiles and ready to take on any task with gusto, know-how - and quickly. We miss them, feeling that two new friends are too far away. They asked to come back to us in Umbria next year for a month and my reply? "NO, only two months… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Steen)
We ALL - Pino and I and family + goats, donkeys, chickens, dogs and cats - loved having you with us. You were cheerful and willing workers, enthusiastic cooks (and tasters of our Umbrian cooking!) and thoughtful, polite guests, right at home at our table and with all our friends. So glad, too, that you felt right at home in the Umbrian hills and… read more
(Excellent
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29 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Steen) for host
We had the pleasure of staying with Anne and Pino on their beautiful farm, in the mountains close to Assisi. Anne was a wonderful hosts who truly takes good care of you and made us feel part of their lovely family.
We had a variety of tasks however, primarily centered around gardening and helping in the house. The accommodation exceeded our… read more
We had a variety of tasks however, primarily centered around gardening and helping in the house. The accommodation exceeded our… read more
