Experience slow-life surrounded by stunning nature in Piedmont, Italy

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  Description

  Experience italian culture in the countryside with a winemaker, a baker and two little girls!
  Slow-life, eco-friendly practices, outdoor activities, wine and good food!
  
  >> CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR:
  * CHILD-CARE: we have two girls aged 3 and 7,5 - looking for someone who loves kids and would like to join us helping with babysitting
  
  We live in italian countryside, in Piedmont. Alberto (1984) was born and raised in the countryside; he loves its rhythms and its traditions. Carla (1985) grew up between one city and the other, but learned to love the quiet life in Monferrato hills, ruled by seasons and Nature’s rhythm.
  We believe that "returning to nature", to a life in harmony with the wonderful world around us, it’s a priceless treasure and a message that is essential to tell to those around us and to those who will take our place one day. We have two daughters: Frida (2017) and Cora (2022); an Italian Spinone dog and two cats.
  
  We run two businesses: Alberto runs a farm which produces organic wine and firewood. We have about 5 hectares of vineyard, a family vegetable-garden and woods. Carla is a pastry-chef & chef; she has a "Lab" specialised in cake-design, high quality catering, chef experiences and cooking lessons.
  
  We love to share free time with new friends and travel though different cultures by hosting foreign people.
  Nature around us is beautiful and wild; there are several trails suitable for bicycles or walking. We are close enough to big cities like Torino or Milano, so it's possible to reach them by train and spend the day away.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will have the opportunity to live rural italian life, surrounded by a stunning nature.
  You will have the opportunity to learn a lot about italian culture and traditions, winemaking, Italian cuisine, creative projects, tourism and everything else you will like to get involved in to.
  
  From our place you can easily reach cultural cities like Milano, Torino and Genova, but also little towns with a lot to tell like Asti, Alba, Casale and touristic areas like Monferrato and Langhe.

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for someone** who loves spend quality time with kids:
  - 1 month minimum stay (better if more as kids need time to get used to new people)
  - Stay: min. 1 month up to 6 months from April to October
  - No smokers / no dietary restrictions / no allergies to pets
  - Driving licence (manual transmission car)
  **If you are under 30 years old and plan to stay for more than two months, we can discuss a standard au-pair contract; more details can be discussed via message.
  
  - Language: a bit of Italian or Spanish would be great but not mandatory. A good level of English is required to be understood by us and to communicate with girls.
  - Experience: some experience with kids. We look for someone able to manage the ages of our kids, not just playing but also in their relationship (i.e. when they fight for the same toy) and development (being able to organise activities, etc). Being able to cook something for the kids -even just some pasta- if needed.
  - Attitude: we are looking for someone who wants to make a deep-jump into Italian culture and in our lifestyle. We do not look for a nanny or a housekeeper. We offer hospitality with the attitude of sharing knowledge and passion and ask for the same. We will trust you as a family member and require you to do same with us for a 100% positive experience both sides.
  
  HELP NEEDED:
  Playing and staying with Frida/Cora after school or during week-ends while we are both working.
  Time schedule depends on season and week but it will be decided in advance so you will be able to manage your free time.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  We live in a countryside house; the house have a living-room and a kitchen downstairs + three rooms upstairs and a bathroom. There is a private fenced garden.
  You will have a private room and share the bathroom with the rest of the family. The room will be equipped with a bed, a wardrobe and a desk. We have wi-fi connection in all the house but there is no television.
  
  We do NOT host SMOKERS. We can't host DOGS or other animals.

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  What else ...

  In Cardona there are no shops. The nearest Cafeteria is located in the main town Alfiano Natta, just a few minutes by car or around 10 minutes walking. There are also a small grocery, a post office and a pharmacy.
  
  Asti is 20 km away. You can go there by public transport (not working in August); a bus stops here two to three times a day and arrive to Asti train station. Ticket costs € 2.30 one-way.
  From here you can visit Torino, Milano or Genova in the day. There are a lot of beautiful natural places to visit and ancient churches or towns.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Let us know if you have any specific need for internet connection so we can double check if ours can work for you.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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