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Last replied
25 Jun 2022
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Description
I'm based in the Netherlands at the moment. But bought a small olive grove and orchard in Abruzzo, Italy. .My main accomodation is a nice static caravan that sleeps 3-4 comfortably, but there are beds for up to 7. There's also room for tents and an old building with an openfire that needs saving. I have mains water but no electrics. There's a composting WC. When I needed internet I was able to use the wifi at a bar 500m away.
It's a beautiful location 12 km from the Adriatic coast and 30 km from the mountains. Set amoungst the olive groves and vines.
The nearest village is about 1.5km away and has a bank, post office, restaurant, minimarket and computer shop
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Art Projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
In the last week or end of October 2016 I need help picking olives. In the future I have an old building which I'd like to save. I need to demolish a wall and rebuild it. It's a thick outside wall made of bricks. The roof will also need fixing..
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
My main accomodation is a static caravan. Also there's room for some tents. There is also an old building with an open fire. In the future I want to rebuild it.
What else ...
Abruzzo is known to the Italians as 'Italy's Best Kept Secret', and is 60% national park. The olive grove is situated 12 km from the sea and 30km from the mountains. There is a small village about 1.5 km away with banks, bars, mini market, restaurant etc. The nearest bigger town is called Vasto and is about 16km away. Pescara which is 60 km away is a bustling city, Ryanair serves the airport of Pescara. From this airport it is easy to reach the main train station by bus. From there you can get a train to Casalbordino-Pollutri. If you are in Rome there are 2 bus companies that do frequent trips to Vasto, and . There is a bar 500m from the orchard where we could connect to their wifi.
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
Maximum 5 hours, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
It was great that we shared an interest in wholesome vegetarian food, I'm glad you enjoyed our outings to the mountains and sea.
Thanks for your help and good company.… read more
The work was not hard at all and we had plenty of time to relax and enjoy the wonderful view while working. Also Josie cooked very delicious meals for us every evening while we enjoyed the time with a our new friends and the good local wine! :)
We… read more
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It was great that we shared an interest in wholesome vegetarian food, I'm glad you enjoyed our outings to the mountains and sea.
Thanks for your help and good company.… read more
The work was not hard at all and we had plenty of time to relax and enjoy the wonderful view while working. Also Josie cooked very delicious meals for us every evening while we enjoyed the time with a our new friends and the good local wine! :)
We… read more
