Help us to reclaim forest and gardening in Genova, Italy

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Francesca Gaia, I have always taken refuge in the woods to meet the most authentic part of me. to surrender to what I could not change, to enjoy powerful visions and suggestions. I have received immense gifts and enormous dreams from the forest. I became aware of being nature and of being interconnected to all creatures on earth. I felt the need to live and create in the woods. Thus two years ago the Foret space was born, a space in the woods where you can meet. Throughout the year I practice and teach wild physical theater and during the summer I conduct summer camps for children and teenagers. is located on the very first hills of Genoa, in an enchanted valley, among the woods. sky and a wonderful stream flowing a few meters away. easily reachable from the center of Genoa, by public transport. My partner and I often travel between Italy and France because of our artistic activities, in these two years we have reclaimed a beautiful part of the forest, fenced it, built dry stone walls and, with the help of a builder, a yurt. We need help to continue taking care of the forest, to build more walls and take care of the vegetable garden. in exchange we offer food, accommodation and shared artistic and holistic practices.

    Mi chiamo Francesca Gaia, mi sono sempre rifugiata nel bosco per incontrare la parte piu autentica di me. per arrendermi a cio che non era mio potere cambiare, per godere di potenti visioni e suggestioni. Ho ricevuto dal bosco doni immensi e sogni enormi. Sono divenuta consapevole di essere natura e di essere interconnessa a tutte le creature della terra. Ho sentito la necessita di vivere e creare nel bosco. Cosi due anni fa e nato lo spazio , uno spazio nel bosco dove ritrovarsi. Durante tutto l'anno pratico e insegno il teatro fisico selvatico e durante l'estate conduco campi estivi per bambini e ragazzi.
    si trova sulle primissime alture di Genova, in una valle incantata, tra bosco. cielo e un torrente meraviglioso che scorre a pochi metri. facilmente raggiungibile dal centro di Genova, con mezzi pubblici.
    Io e il mio compagno viaggiamo spesso tra italia e Francia per via delle nostre attivita artistiche, in questi due anni abbiamo bonificato una bella parte di bosco, recintato, costruito muretti a secco e con l'aiuto di un costruttore una yurta.
    Abbiamo bisogno di aiuto per continuare a prenderci cura del bosco, per costruire altri muretti, curare l'orto. in cambio offriamo vitto, alloggio e pratiche artistiche e olistiche condivise.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    there will be the possibility to purify oneself in uncontaminated nature, bathe at the waterfall, discover the nearby historic center of Genoa, practice yoga, physical theatre, sound journeys, there will be the possibility of learning Italian language.

    ci sara la possibilita di purificarsi in una natura incontaminata, fare il bagno alla cascata, scoprire il vicino centro storico di Genova, di praticare yoga, teatro fisico, viaggi sonori, ci sara la possibilita d'imparare la lingua italiana.

  • Help

    Help

    we need help to reclaim the forest, build dry stone walls and other things with stones under the direction of a professional builder, take care of the vegetable garden and trees.

    abbiamo bisogno di aiuto per bonificare il bosco, costruire sotto la direzione di un costruttore professionista muretti a secco e altro con pietre, cura dell'orto e degli alberi.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    there is the possibility of camping in a personal tent which will be provided to you with 2-3-4 places whit an in fata le mat, yoga mat, pillow and sheets and a large gazebo protects in case of rain. There will be a water-repellent sheet to put under the tent. there is the availability of spring water, shower and compost toilet. There are stoves to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is no direct electricity.

    c'e la possibilita di fare camping in una tenda personale che vi verrà fornita da due-tre-quattro posti con materassino gonfiabile, tappeto yoga, cuscino e lenzuola e un grande gazebo protegge in caso di pioggia. Ci sarà un telo idrorepellente da mettere sotto la tenda. C'e la disponibilta di acqua di sorgente, doccia e compost toilette. Ci sono fornelli per preparare colazione, pranzo e cena. Non c'e energia elettrica.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In your free time you can walk along the forest paths, bathe at the waterfall, enjoy the enchanted valley. Or you can take the bus and arrive in the center of Genoa, a multi-ethnic, very lively and bustling city. During the week, friends and students who practice theater or yoga come to our place


    Nel tempo libero è possibile percorrere i sentieri del bosco, bagnarsi alla cascata, godere della valle incantata. Oppure si puo prendere il bus ed arrivare nel centro di Genova, citta multietnica, molto vitale ed in fermento. Durante la settimana, arrivano amici e allievi che praticano teatro o yoga.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 989177146274

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