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Host is looking for help immediately
Host rating
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Last replied
22 Apr 2024
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Description
I have a 400 year old home in italy that needs some attention. i am a cook by profession. i've have had great experiences with workawayers and helpX volunteers here in italy and at a farm i had in michigan some years ago. i've also met many other friends through the workaway program at my friend martin's house in lazio. I would like a couple or friends to share the second bedroom and one bathroom place for a week or two at a time which usually gets extended to longer. the house sits on the border of umbria and tuscany close to anghairi. The house is simply furnished but recently upgraded with all modern conveniences, it is not fancy but comfortable and cozy with exquisite surroundings, peace and quiet. There are two large bedrooms with queen-sized beds and is equipped with anything needed to live and be self sufficient. there is internet, cable TV, central heat and a wood burning fireplace.
The house sits on seven acres of land with fruit trees and has a beautiful view of the medieval town of Lippiano (a town of only about 150 inhabitants) untouched by tourism and has remained unchanged and consists of only a post office and the town bar) with its castle and churches and the people could not be nicer. It is near all of the important historical cities while remaining off the beaten path. "Chiarella" is isolated but Monterchi is only five minutes away and where there are a stores, restaurants, banks, bars and the best pizza in the world every sunday night.
For days off le ville is 10 minutes away and from there one can take a bus to arezzo train station which is 20 minutes away has trains to just about anywhere in Italy and europe. Rome is approximately 2 hours on the fast train.
i hope to see you in umbria.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
i will help out with transportation to get to the places you want to visit
Help
building, painting, garden maintenance, help entertaining, cleaning
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
own bedroom and shared bathroom
What else ...
i can to take you to Le Ville to catch a bus to arezzo where there is an international train station and we will make trips to the local towns for shopping, markets, etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day (max 25hours/week), 2 days off
Feedback (14)
thanks for a great experience guys!
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thanks for a great experience guys!
My time there has been really valuable not only as a workawayer but as a person in general. I learned so much and I met a new friend.
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Laurie is an amazing woman, very generous and human. We spent three wonderful weeks with her in La Chiarella and she made us… read more
You're going to go down in our minds as our American-Italian Aunty. You looked after us like a dream!
Our room was comfortable, clean, homely and welcoming. Your food was always tasty and plentiful. And the late night conversations even more so!
We simply don't know what to say, except we look forward to seeing you again… read more
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Contributing to the renovation and the gardening duties was very satisfying and the… read more
highly recommended.
