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1 Feb 2024
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Hi,
My name is Valentina, I'm 38 years old and my son and I enjoy living the simple life.
We love nature, animals people and we like sharing this with like minded people.
I'm interested in natural medicine I study and practis ayurveda, pranic healing, yoga kundalini, I pick up flowers and transform it in medicine with oil, creme and soap. I need hand to trasform this hause in a room for yoga and many activity, like dance and art.
We live near many beautiful places in Sicily and I can offer a very relaxing environment.
My property is 5000 sqm and with this space I have created a beautiful garden that supplies us with fresh vegetables, medicinal plants, fruits, olive oil and flowers. On the other side of the property is an amazing oak forest with both Etna and Sea views.
We need someone who wants to help us with my project, in the work with computer for expand my project.
The project is also to host people came from all the world in my house and cooking vegetarian meals.
Here is a country house that has a lot to be done. Volunteer with construction, pruning, orchard management and general maintenance of the house and the country house.
The place is very beautiful and is between the sea and Mount Etna.
There are good places to go near here, but remember, this is not a vacation, it is an exchange.
If you wont stay here and don't work you can with a tend and little donation,
I give you a place in the forest kitchen and bathroom.
If you want to join this little family, welcome.
I am looking for the following workaway person/s:
- Easy going and relaxed
- Knowledge and experience to joinery, hidraulics, gardener, computer.
-love children.
I can offer the following:
- 3 meals a day (fresh produce from the garden and sicilian cooking with shared food preparation)
- Wifi connection throughout the house
- Washing machine facility
- Days off at the beach, Mt Etna or the many beautiful villages that surround our homeTypes of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp with Eco ProjectsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismLanguage practiceArt ProjectsHelp with Computers/ InternetProjects involving children
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Ideally I'm looking for to help me expand my ecoproject:
I expect volunteers to help maximum 25 hours per week, with 2 days off.
I prefer volunteers to stay two-three weeks, ideally I'd like to find someone looking for a more permanent stay (providing we work well together)Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentAccommodation
I am able to offer a 1 bed caravan or tent and there is an outdoor shower and kitchen for Workaway volunteers.
What else ...
We live in an amazing area!
30 minute drive to Etna Volcano, very close to the beautiful beaches of Riserva di Fiumefreddo and Alcantara river.
I will happily pick you up from Fiumefreddo train station but unfortunately not Catania as it can be very difficult with my son.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
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
I was in Valentina’s place for 1 month, in early 2016. It was my first workaway, and no doubts it was a great experience, with a lot of learnings. Valentina is a strong woman, with positive energy.
I helped cutting the grass, moving water pipes, picking firewood, building a roof for… read more
Valentina and her son Ismael are without doubt very special. Ismael is a boy of eight years old, super active, lively and great with music and dancing. Valentina is a strong woman, very kind and sensitive.
This time here I feel part of the family. I met the whole… read more
He is a great worker, who certainly doesn't look the clock time. Thanks to Gabriel, my country house has found a new dimension; also inside the house he always helped clean and… read more
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I was in Valentina’s place for 1 month, in early 2016. It was my first workaway, and no doubts it was a great experience, with a lot of learnings. Valentina is a strong woman, with positive energy.
I helped cutting the grass, moving water pipes, picking firewood, building a roof for… read more
Valentina and her son Ismael are without doubt very special. Ismael is a boy of eight years old, super active, lively and great with music and dancing. Valentina is a strong woman, very kind and sensitive.
This time here I feel part of the family. I met the whole… read more
He is a great worker, who certainly doesn't look the clock time. Thanks to Gabriel, my country house has found a new dimension; also inside the house he always helped clean and… read more
Your property is an oasis of relaxation and beauty, from incredible mountain views to taking time out in the hammock to picking fresh fruits and vegetables, it truly is a magical place.
Thank you for the 2 weeks we spent together, working in… read more
I worked mainly in the farm and she was really patient even if my skills were certainly not the best. As she is suffering from some physical problems I also gave a hand with… read more