Helping to bring an old house and farm back to its former glory near Modena, Italy

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We've been working on our own to bring this beautiful property back to its full glory, but could do with a few extra hands.

    We offer accommodation, fresh home cooked food. We are veggie so no meat or fish, but plenty of homemade cheese, butter and yoghurt (happy to teach how to make these if interested), fresh homemade bread (again can show how), and one night weekly takeaway pizza from a brilliant place we have found a few miles away.

    We have two female dogs who are friendly. We have a young Rhodesian Ridgeback who is growing fast and loves playing ball, plus our nutty Dalmatian who loves cuddles.

    Help could also be needed with looking after the cats and dogs we have rescued and who live in pens outside. And of course our brood of chickens that give us fresh eggs every day.

    I also make homemade soaps which I sell at local craft fairs if anyone is interested in seeing how these are made or having a go yourself.

    Non smokers only please and no residency applications. Only genuine willing hands.

    Plans for 2023 include:-
    1. Installing more solar panels, a new inverter, more batteries and a generator so we can come completely off grid.
    2. Putting in a new water tank and running new water connections in the house.
    This is so we can turn things off in the house rather than having to rush to the mains connection which is up the hill.
    3. Laying slabs in the cat area so its drier over the winter months for the cats.
    4. There are still more trees that need pruning and another area of land we would like to clear ready for planting.
    5. There is also some decorating needed in the house. painting etc.
    6. Help to build our new kitchen area which I will use for my handicrafts.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Helping to bring an old house and farm back to its former glory.

  • Help

    Help

    Hands to clear land, dead trees etc to get it ready for organic farming.
    We urgently need a fully qualified arborist, or arboriculturist (tree surgeon), with climbing experience to cut some of the larger trees.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Beginner
    Italian: Beginner

    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

    We have a two king size room available in the house, or tents can be provided or bring your own if you prefer. There is plenty of hot water for showers etc. Meals will be provided, totally vegetarian or vegan if requested.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Modena is accessible by car, about 45 mins away from where its possible to get trains to Venice, Florence etc.

    As you would only be expected to work 5 out of 7 days per week we have no issue with dropping into Modena and collecting if want to explore on days off.

    There is also a local bus route into Castelorano and Sassuolo where its possible to get the train to Florence and other locations.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a decent internet connection via satellite which I also use for work. Mobile signal here is also pretty reliable.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of room for parking and we can also run a power cable if needed.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 246244522226

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