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29 May 2026
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Description
I am German and have lived in Italy for over 25 years together with my Italian Husband. We live near an old village in the countryside, 70 km from Rome, with three cats inside. I am a sculptor, painter, and printmaker, and a part-time art teacher at an American University in Rome. My husband teaches visual improvement in Italy and in Spain. We live in a beautiful countryside called Sabina, where many other foreigners live. I work mainly at home or in Rome one day a week, and my husband often works elsewhere on weekends. We also do yoga, and I go on horseback. We are not strictly vegetarian, but we try to eat healthy and a little meat. But adapt to our guests' wishes. We would like some help in the garden and with other small projects around and inside the house, such as painting a shed or other light maintenance. If someone is interested in Art or painting, you can do that in your free time, and I can help and give you space. Last year, we didn't have workaways because we were out a lot. But this year we wanted to start again, also because it is fun, and we have already made a lot of friends with people who stayed with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Drawing & painting
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Books
Hiking
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Art & design
Animals
Movies & TV
Self development
Events & social
Pets
Culture
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have lived in the area for a long time, and we can tell a lot about the Italian way of life. If someone is interested in art, you can also learn from me or work a bit on your own in your free time. If there are possibilities, you will also get to know our friends in the area.
Help
We would like some help in the spring and sommer time for the garden and sometimes some small maintenance, like painting, etc.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a very nice room for the person in our house, with access to a bathroom for the guests. Kitchen and living room are separated so there is enough space for everybody if you don't want to stay in your room. In the whole house, we have internet. If you came in two you have this room together.
What else ...
Who needs a driving license to get around more easily? We have two cars, so you could use one for little trips. Even better if our guests have their own car, but it is also o.k without. We prefer two people if you can stay together in one room. We are both rather busy, so we don't have much time to bring you around; it is more fun to be in two. Of course, we can give you any possible advise what to see. The person who comes would like to stay in the countryside. It can happen, but only on some nights when the person stays on their own in the house. It should not be a problem; we live in a very safe area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet, at least most of the time. In your room, you can work online, you have a good connection there and a beautiful view (to have a break for your eyes:)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Rosita
She is our Princess, We have two other cats, all nice and educated as far you can say that about cats
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Marina gave me the opportunity to visit Rome and adapt my working hours accordingly - thank you very much for that.
If you want to relax and recharge your batteries,… read more
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Marina gave me the opportunity to visit Rome and adapt my working hours accordingly - thank you very much for that.
If you want to relax and recharge your batteries,… read more
Thierry is a very practical person and finds for every problem a solution. Everything he did from gardening to repairing with thought and care. He… read more
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marina & maurizio
Tasted so much good Italian food (both by Maurizio and others) and also some German during my stay here. Also got the chance to taste many different beers and wines. And not to forgett some wonderfull fresh Olive oil! Marina and Marizio is very easy going and very nice… read more
