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We own a small and yet complete organic family farm on a hill in Tuscany, right in the center of Italy. Among our products there is a fine Merlot wine, olive oil, a vegetable garden and eggs from our chickens.
Andro is also a musician and writer and Marina is a doctor specialized in acupuncture and nutrition.
Works here are of course seasonal and they vary with the needs of the time. There is
a lot to learn and some skills and experience are welcome.
We have been living here since a long time -well over twenty years- and are now in the process of
redifining our reach (property is very large) and redesigning our
projects so they are not overwhelming. You will not be overworked!
We welcome individuals, couples or small groups.
In time you can begin to feel that you are living within the very landscapes that Leonardo, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raffaello looked upon every day of their lives and portrayed in many of their paintings.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can teach Italian. Marina is a doctor and a nutritionist, she can be a precious source of information. She is also an excellent and trained cook, so something can be learnt in that field too. Andro can teach how to create etchings, from the engraving of the plate to the printing process. Also him being a musician some guitar tricks can be forwarded. He is a writer and a musician with works published in both areas. Both Marina and Andro have university and classical education, therefore History and Art can be discussed. Fluent English spoken.
Andro can teach how to build a house, from foundation to roof, and is a good stone mason.
Living in this beautiful and generous Land we have the opportunity of Learning in practical areas, and also in the spiritual field.
Sharing our information about a balanced relationship with our Land and all the Beings is our long term dedication and source of joy.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The experience of true and balanced survival in the country is deep and manyfold. Most farming activities are medium-long term processes, such as, for instance, the wine making or the olive and fruit orchard care. Each step though is interesting in itself: pruning an olive tree is an art, and also transforming grapes into wine is no joke.
There is a vegetable garden that needs tending. Flower garden also likes to be cared for, sometimes. We also clean our woods for winter heating necessity. We use some tools that we can teach how to handle: bush cutters, hand tools, etc. You won't be expected to use engines you don't feel comfortable with.
The dirt road leading to the house needs at times some attention too.
We use Mac computers and programs like Logic X and Sibelius for Andro's music, and expertise in that direction is welcome.
When fruit jams are being prepared for the winter, some help might be asked for.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Single room with personal bathroom if alone, or shared room if more than one.
Meals together.
Cleaning of the personal rooms is expected.
What else ...
If you don't have personal means of transportation (which is recommended) you'll depend upon our trips to town, 16km=25 min drive away. We don't go there every day. From the railway station: Firenze (1 hour) Roma (2 hours), Arezzo (30 minutes) Cortona (30 minutes). Interesting walks on the surrounding hills. On the premises there is a well provided library in English.
Very relaxing, quiet and peaceful: we like to keep it that way.
No smoking in rooms, no open fires.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 192228327647
Feedback (25)
10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Steinar & Signe) for host
Dear Andro and Marina,
We will cherish this experience for so long, the meditating surroundings in the mountains, just wild nature. The great variations of healthy food and alot of greens available at all time. Both of you are exceptional cooks! using whatever you have, simple ingredients and turning it into delightful and healthy lunches and… read more
We will cherish this experience for so long, the meditating surroundings in the mountains, just wild nature. The great variations of healthy food and alot of greens available at all time. Both of you are exceptional cooks! using whatever you have, simple ingredients and turning it into delightful and healthy lunches and… read more
8 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Steinar & Signe)
Signe and Steinar are among the best friends you can hope for. Great help in any task at hand, very constant and accurate and understanding also in areas which they are not familiar with. Intelligent and quick to learn new ropes, and very respectful of the kitchen rules and in general the house rhythme. Open to communication at a level beyond… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Moira & John) for host
We stayed with Andro and Marina for almost 5 weeks over September / October and we had a wonderful experience in a beautiful and very serene setting. We were assigned many varied tasks on the land and around the property, and both Marina and Andro were always working at our side and sharing their knowledge and experience with us. The work was… read more
31 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Moira & John)
Moira and John are the best you can hope for, in our Workaway world. They are totally reliable, clean, punctual and ready to dive into tasks that at times require adaptability towards new experiences. They are very intelligent people, and have humor and strenght, and once they get into a job you can be sure that job will be done at its best, and… read more
(Excellent
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22 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Malia) for host
I stayed with Andro and Marina (along with my partner Jeremiah) for about 2 weeks in May 2023. This was one of the best Workaway experiences we've ever had! Working with Andro was so much fun, we were always laughing and listening to his wonderful stories. The property is beautiful and out in the country, very peaceful.
The schedule was the same… read more
The schedule was the same… read more
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Malia)
Skye is the best you can hope for. She is quick, intelligent, has good humor, is cheerful, punctual and has skills in fields that are needed in a country home. She adds value to whatever task she's asked to join in, and creatively. Lovely person to have around. I could go on, but you got it: Skye is top. Thank you, Skye.
(Excellent
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10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Steinar & Signe) for host
Dear Andro and Marina,
We will cherish this experience for so long, the meditating surroundings in the mountains, just wild nature. The great variations of healthy food and alot of greens available at all time. Both of you are exceptional cooks! using whatever you have, simple ingredients and turning it into delightful and healthy lunches and… read more
We will cherish this experience for so long, the meditating surroundings in the mountains, just wild nature. The great variations of healthy food and alot of greens available at all time. Both of you are exceptional cooks! using whatever you have, simple ingredients and turning it into delightful and healthy lunches and… read more
8 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Steinar & Signe)
Signe and Steinar are among the best friends you can hope for. Great help in any task at hand, very constant and accurate and understanding also in areas which they are not familiar with. Intelligent and quick to learn new ropes, and very respectful of the kitchen rules and in general the house rhythme. Open to communication at a level beyond… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Moira & John) for host
We stayed with Andro and Marina for almost 5 weeks over September / October and we had a wonderful experience in a beautiful and very serene setting. We were assigned many varied tasks on the land and around the property, and both Marina and Andro were always working at our side and sharing their knowledge and experience with us. The work was… read more
31 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Moira & John)
Moira and John are the best you can hope for, in our Workaway world. They are totally reliable, clean, punctual and ready to dive into tasks that at times require adaptability towards new experiences. They are very intelligent people, and have humor and strenght, and once they get into a job you can be sure that job will be done at its best, and… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Malia) for host
I stayed with Andro and Marina (along with my partner Jeremiah) for about 2 weeks in May 2023. This was one of the best Workaway experiences we've ever had! Working with Andro was so much fun, we were always laughing and listening to his wonderful stories. The property is beautiful and out in the country, very peaceful.
The schedule was the same… read more
The schedule was the same… read more
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Malia)
Skye is the best you can hope for. She is quick, intelligent, has good humor, is cheerful, punctual and has skills in fields that are needed in a country home. She adds value to whatever task she's asked to join in, and creatively. Lovely person to have around. I could go on, but you got it: Skye is top. Thank you, Skye.
(Excellent
)
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
12 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and it was very good and diverse. I shared this time with another nice Workawayer. We worked 2.5h in the morning (starting at 9 am) and 2.5h in the afternoon (starting at 4 pm). The hours were flexible. We did different tasks such as harvesting grapes and olives, organizing wood, picking saffron flowers,… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea is a very helpful and rather well adaptable presence: she is ready to undertake tasks that might be new to her, and also some works that only a very dedicated person would face. She is punctual, clean and orderly and also a quite cheerful being, very nice to interact with. Good energy, good will. We had the opportunity of sharing a number… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kim) for host
Staying with Andro and Marina was my very first workaway experience, and I am very glad that they allowed me to share their life with them for one month. Their farm is located beautifully in the Tuscany mountains completely surrounded by nature. We were two workawayers staying together in a shared appartement close to the main house. Part of our… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)
Kim is a very, very important asset for any task that surfaces. She is intelligent, quick and very attentive, besides being ready to undertake projects that she is not familiar with. A fast learner, a cheerful company and altogether a lovely presence. She is orderly, punctual and clean -all necessary qualities both in house holding and kitchen… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
It's been some time since Magdalena was here; I am sorry for being so late.
She is a wonderful person, extremely helpful and ready to be a creative asset in any task which our little farm should present us with. Clean, orderly and precise: it is a true pleasure to interact with her and I would recommend her anytime. Thank you Magdalena! Ciao,… read more
She is a wonderful person, extremely helpful and ready to be a creative asset in any task which our little farm should present us with. Clean, orderly and precise: it is a true pleasure to interact with her and I would recommend her anytime. Thank you Magdalena! Ciao,… read more
(Excellent
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22 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I spent 2 weeks with Andro and Marina. It was a very special experience for me. They taught me so much about gardening, nature and much more. I am really grateful that I found them and was invited by them. They are 2 very wonderful and unique people. They have broadened my horizons in ways I never thought I would need. Thank you so much for being… read more
23 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Travis & Addie)
Travis and Addie are extremely helpful and good natured friends, ready to embrace tasks that sometimes may be a little demanding, but they immediately understand when a job is really needed. Steady and precise, very disciplined and perfectly punctual and ready to dive into working territories they are not totally familiar with.
They are willing… read more
They are willing… read more
(Excellent
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23 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Travis & Addie) for host
Staying with Andro and Marina was our first workaway experience, and it was a great first experience. We wanted to get a deeper look into the Italian culture, and we felt like they gave us that experience. Since they are both Italian true-bloods, they carry rich Italian culture and shared wonderful stories and experiences throughout their lives… read more
27 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah & Gabi)
Leah and Gabi made me feel very, very fortunate as a host. They are both very kind, clean, extremely punctual and appreciative of the many tasks which need attention in our small and yet intense farm. They tuned in pretty soon and actually added good advices about timings and other stuff: intelligent and very well behaved, truly good company and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Ulrike)
Ulrike and Thomas are among the best guys a host can hope for. Extremely helpful, ready to face tasks that sometimes are not totally entertaining, ready to learn new skills as in building stone/concrete steps. Good sense of humor, good energy, sensible and appreciative of the efforts put out in our kitchen. Patient with Andro's storytelling.
A… read more
A… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Ulrike) for host
We spent the first two weeks of November with Andro and Marina.
The place that they have chosen to live is fantastically beautiful and lovingly designed and maintained by the two of them.
Anyone who needs hustle and bustle and bars is wrong here, who appreciates solitude and unspoilt countryside is in the right place.
The two are very… read more
The place that they have chosen to live is fantastically beautiful and lovingly designed and maintained by the two of them.
Anyone who needs hustle and bustle and bars is wrong here, who appreciates solitude and unspoilt countryside is in the right place.
The two are very… read more
5 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
This is the perfect Workaway if you want to learn about countryside life and really escape the city. Andro and Marina’s gorgeous mountain home is very remote; you can walk for hours and only see wild boars. And they make a point of living respectfully with nature.
Andro and Marina are organized, reliable, and clear with expectations. The work can… read more
Andro and Marina are organized, reliable, and clear with expectations. The work can… read more
21 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel is very helpful and ready to dive into all the many jobs happening around our farm. She is quick to learn new skills and this makes her a precious ally both in building and farming. She is cheerful and a very positive presence in all circumstances. Orderly, clean, right on time with scheduled projects: altogether a very important addition… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)
Oscar is an extremely flexible and willing help, and since he is a very intelligent and intuitive guy he's able to fill in the gaps that often arise while working around the many projects that we do have here. He is clean and keeps his spaces in good order, and he can also cook a very good lasagna. The apple pie he makes can still be perfected.… read more
(Excellent
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21 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host
I had a lovely stay with Andro and Marina. They are so open and patient. The views are amazing, every time I went for a walk I saw wild boar which was awesome. The food is really, really good too. The work was different every day but nothing too demanding, Andro is happy to teach and will make sure you have the right tools for the job. Grazie… read more
16 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Valeska) for host
Marina and Andro are so wonderful! I‘ ve learned and enjoyed at the same time. They live a way of life which includes respect and thankfulness for the nature gifts. I loved the conversations with Andro while cooking and diner and with Marina in the garden. And before I forget, they cook soooo delicious and fresh - I really loved it! Furthermore… read more
31 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Valeska)
Valeska has been a very, very good help in any task we needed a hand with. Quick learner, good will, cheerful and full of very clean energy. Very constant in the tasks she was appointed with and quite precise and punctual.. A lovely person, completely reliable. Highly recommended.
(Excellent
)
14 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian)
13/11/2020
Maximilian è davvero un ottimo collaboratore, molto disponibile ed una presenza decisamente positiva. E' pronto ad affrontare compiti cui non è abituato e a impegnarsi per una buona riuscita. E' un grande aiuto ed è abile e responsabile in tutto quello che fa. Costante, puntuale e pulito. Molto raccomandabile. Parla un ottimo… read more
Maximilian è davvero un ottimo collaboratore, molto disponibile ed una presenza decisamente positiva. E' pronto ad affrontare compiti cui non è abituato e a impegnarsi per una buona riuscita. E' un grande aiuto ed è abile e responsabile in tutto quello che fa. Costante, puntuale e pulito. Molto raccomandabile. Parla un ottimo… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maximilian) for host
Che posso dire?
Dopo la mia prima esperienza negativa non volevo fare un volontario di più ma ho deciso darci un’altra opportunità e non guardavo indietro…perchè era bellissima! Sono stato due settimane con Andro e Marina in montagna e ho fatto la raccolta d’olive- più di 100 chili in 5 giorni. Mi ha piaciuto molto lavorare con Andrò, lui è… read more
Dopo la mia prima esperienza negativa non volevo fare un volontario di più ma ho deciso darci un’altra opportunità e non guardavo indietro…perchè era bellissima! Sono stato due settimane con Andro e Marina in montagna e ho fatto la raccolta d’olive- più di 100 chili in 5 giorni. Mi ha piaciuto molto lavorare con Andrò, lui è… read more
21 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chet1234)
Nena and Chet are experienced people, very precious to have around and very helpful. Nena is a very lively and competent lady, and she very seriously undertakes chores that may be new to her, and she is a very good organizer. Helped a lot with the reorganization of a labirinthic toolshed.
Chet is also very helpful and his competence and precision… read more
Chet is also very helpful and his competence and precision… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren Paige)
Lauren is special, and we highly recommend her. Ready to learn new tasks, quick and intelligent, caring and strong and precise. In the many different chores that a place like ours offers, she has proved very considerate and helpful, often providing good advices and solving kinks that eventually surfaced. Highly precious and reliable. A very… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lauren Paige) for host
I stayed with Andro and Marina for two weeks in August. I really enjoyed my stay and the exchange. I enjoyed the conversations and learnt a lot from both Andro and Marina and it was interesting to learn about their approach to life. Both are really kind, welcoming and interesting.
The mornings were spent working, after which we would help… read more
The mornings were spent working, after which we would help… read more
29 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
Good living and working arrangement, nourishing food, beautiful place. Generous accommodation. You will enjoy Andro if you like to hear long personal stories and viewpoints. Unfortunately, Andro also liked to voice anti-Semitic beliefs. ----------TEXT REDACTED------------
27 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
Michelle is reliable, punctual and willing to face works that she is not used to meet with. Needs a little guidance in the use of tools but once she has grasped the ropes she can be trusted to do a good and complete job. A farm is full of small and not so small tasks which often overlap (especially in Spring and Summer) and it takes some… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate & Joey)
Kate and Joey are very good friends, and skilled in quite a bit of different areas. Cheerful, intelligent and reliable, they have been an extremely precious help in some of the demanding tasks at hand, such as clrearing some wood for the next winter -which requires skill and strenght- and works in the vegetable garden and the vineyard. Also they… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Shauna )
Shauna is a very good friend, reliable, punctual and clean. She has a very good energy level and puts a lot of good will in all she's doing, also considering that some of the tasks needed here are a little unusual. A very good listener to Andro's stories, and sharing her views about the world and life. She is strong and cheerful and it's a… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Goldieduggal) for host
I dont want to give them any reviews as I belive you cannot review your family where everything you gets is unconditinal. You go as strangers and becomes a Family in a few days span. Its hard to leave them and you will become emotional. They had done the maximum they could. They take good care of your choices of what you eat. Marina's… read more
20 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Goldieduggal)
We had the pleasure of hosting Goldie and Sheetal for just a week, and it's been a time of olive harvesting: they helped us to reach the unheard of record of 500 Kgs of fruits, more that twice as much as we ever harversted during the former forty years. Both Goldie and Sheetal are very good company, and willing to share their kitchen skills -which… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenny is a wonderful being, and besides that she is very helpful and willing. Ready to approach tasks that might be new to her, and doing it very accurately and with a professional attitude. We harvested the vineyard, bottled last year's wine, drank some of it. Worked in the kitchen, cleaned the storage room and many other chores, big and small.… read more
(Excellent
)
29 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sophiemarie) for host
Wonderful people, and a beautiful place. I really enjoyed my time with Andro and Marina. They are very knowledgeable about many aspects of life, and I learnt many things here. I enjoyed helping out with a variety of things on their land. Looking after the chickens, planting potatoes, pruning rosemary and raspberries, cooking, clearing beautiful… read more
11 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophiemarie)
Maybe I already left a feedback about Sophiemarie's. If not, here it is. She is a very, very helpful help in all the tasks she is asked to give a hand with. Good spirit, good energy, strong and enduring. Fast learner, rather cheerful and a rarely good company to have around. Absolutely reliable and ready to use her creativity, which is an… read more
(Excellent
)
11 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Libby)
We found Libby's company quite rewarding: she is ready to undertake tasks which may be a challenge but she is willing to go for it and learn. Very good will and quite a bit of endurance. Some skills may be perfectioned -agricultural life, even on our small scale, is anyway a little complicated. Very nice to have around, clean and very well… read more
(Very good
)
16 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Millie)
Hannah and Millie are really good friends to have around. Even tasks as boring as stacking wood have been cheerfully undertaken, and with competence very quickly acquired. Precious help in more different fields, and very reliable. Taking notes about our little culinary secrets, which flatters me since I honestly cannot pretend of being a true cook… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Millie) for host
Millie and I stayed with Andro and Marina in their gorgeous wee place in rural Tuscany. We had the most amazing time learning their way of living. They live on the land and cook the most amazing food! During our stay we helped Andro with a range of jobs around his small farm such as clearing the vineyard, taking down a fence to stacking wood for… read more
3 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
We had an exceptional time staying with Andro and Marina for three weeks. Their home is remote and breathtakingly beautiful, overlooking a lush mountainous landscape . We enjoyed many lovely sunsets here and a few walks on the roads/trails surrounding their house.
Our day to day tasks were varied and always fun to complete. We appreciated that… read more
Our day to day tasks were varied and always fun to complete. We appreciated that… read more
15 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva and Julia are both very reliable and helpful friends, and quite a pleasure to have around. Willing and quick to learn the ropes and very precise in their doings, also when tasks are new to them. Creative and flexible. It was interesting to share their former experiences. Very patient with Andro's storytelling. The house was left very clean.
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle)
We had the pleasure of hosting Danielle for just one week but it was enough to appreciate her enthusiasm and readyness to join in a number of jobs which she was not accustomed to, and doing really well. This is a rare dote, and a precious one since, do to the manifold duties in running a little and yet complex farm, a good spirit of initiative and… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Danielle) for host
An incredible week staying with Andro and Marina. I learned so much, and ate so well (they are both incredible cooks!) This is not easy work, but it worth it to keep this beautiful property running. What an experience and one I will never forget!
3 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sianna & Lily)
Sianna, Lily and Kaleb were here for about two weeks and they have been extremely helpful and in good and healthy spirits. Reliable, punctual and clean: really worth having around. Kaleb is a little picky about coffee (him being a conosseur) but they all dig a good pasta aglio olio and peperoncino. Very good.
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Christin & Hanna )
Very nice and helpful couple of friends: They took care of a quite demanding and very important task concerning an old fence that needed undoing, thus demonstrating a lot of good will and a well organized attitude towards also the other minor tasks related to farm-life: chicken feeding, some cooking, almond cracking (almomds are rather sturdy… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christin & Hanna ) for host
We stayed two weeks with Marina and Andro and had an amazing time. Their house and property are absolutly beautiful and impressiv. Our room was very big and clean and included a private bathroom.
Most of our time we worked on removing a fence from the vegetable garden, harvest corn or cracking almonds. We loved it to work outside and enjoy the… read more
Most of our time we worked on removing a fence from the vegetable garden, harvest corn or cracking almonds. We loved it to work outside and enjoy the… read more
11 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host
Andro and Marina live in a very special place and I felt it the moment I arrived. The view was unbelievable, it took my breath away every day. The mood over the hills was changing all the time – there were green crisp mornings, deep blue skies that made me feel like the time has stopped, wildly colourful sunsets, there was fog creeping over the… read more
7 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Livia)
Livia is an extremely good help in many directions, and ready to learn new procedures in areas she is (was) not familiar with, like for instance wood clearing etc. She is good company, and with many interests, and is well organized and on time. We also found with her an interested sharer in fields of a less physical quality, such as literature,… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jennifer is the best help we could hope for: she is good company, very quick and always to the point. She has a talent in finding a place for her efficiency to be engaged, and for her sense of organization to be active. Very clean and perceptive -which are both necessary qualities in the kitchen- Jennifer has also helped with managing a consistent… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
My time with Marina and Andro was an enrichment in many ways. Both gave me a warm welcome, so I could feel at home very easily. The time spent together during work as well as during the shared meals were delightful and full of joy, accompanied by interesting talks. By having a separate little house, one was at the same time pleasantly independent.… read more
29 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina & Adam)
We had a very lovely time while hosting this wonderful couple from the States. They are very helpful, ready to learn and dive into new tasks and pretty skillful in performing them. Good company and interested listeners, willing to share their experiences and to eventually to collect some new information from the stories that are being told.… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christina & Adam) for host
Where to start about our stay with Andro and Marina?!?!?
My husband and I stayed with Andro and Marina for 15 days and we had great experience! They truly live in the Tuscan country, but not on a hill...on a mountain! The drive can be scary at first but after the first time it becomes less stressful. It is advised to have your own transportation… read more
My husband and I stayed with Andro and Marina for 15 days and we had great experience! They truly live in the Tuscan country, but not on a hill...on a mountain! The drive can be scary at first but after the first time it becomes less stressful. It is advised to have your own transportation… read more
19 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (aussiejac) for host
What a beautiful and enriching experience I had with Marina and Andro.
Their property and its many amazing houses (which apart form the old farmhouse are all designed and built by Andro and Marina) is exceptionally comfortable, incredibly beautiful and traditionally Tuscan. The view from your separate little house (what luxury!) is of the… read more
11 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (aussiejac)
A very beautiful and interesting person, and a lovely young lady. Precise, helpful, cheerful, independent and truly intelligent. It has been a pleasure and an honor to have her here. The same waters never flow under the same bridges, so I embrace her in the Invisible.
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Shane & Eline ) for host
The place is very beautiful and peaceful. Andro and Marina are welcoming, nice and very interesting. The food is exellent. The work in the garden or vine is sometimes difficult because it's hot in summer.
Good experience.
Good experience.
26 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Shane & Eline )
Both very nice, precise, cooperative and cheerful. They left the apartment well cleaned and orderly.
Good young ladies to have around. Recommended.
Good young ladies to have around. Recommended.
(Excellent
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