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Description
We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic people who would like to help us transform our space and would really enjoy getting stuck into various projects. With regard to building work, we really need people who know what they are doing :-) The work is physically demanding at times, but you will be well fed and your efforts will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are Lucie and Peter, two open-minded English friends (aged 56 and 60, a translator and a photographer/guitarist) who live on a 32-hectare farm in the green hills above Monterchi, Tuscany (between Arezzo and Citta di Castello). 4-5 hours of help per day, 5 days a week, are requested in exchange for accommodation and food. It's fine to help more hours in a day to accumulate several days off, though.
I cook wonderful, real food which just happens to be vegan. You will be pleasantly surprised and will leave realising how easy it is to be vegan :-) Good vegan cooks or chefs are always welcome.
Guests absolutely MUST be animal lovers as we have 12 adored cats and 2 elderly rescue horses (not for riding). We love it when helpers are able to help with the horses, but it is not essential if you are not comfortable around them.
We have wifi, so you can check email etc. We have Italian CD courses you can use, so you can learn to speak the language while you are here. As for us, we speak English, Italian, Dutch, German and French, with varying degrees of success.
Help
Mainly the tasks detailed above. Massage therapists or other kinds of physical therapists would be great too, and good vegan cooks are always welcome!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation is in double rooms in the main house, one with a shared bathroom and one with its own bathroom.
What else ...
We are happy to do some driving about, picking you up from Arezzo train station when you arrive and dropping you off when you leave, or taking you to Monterchi to catch the bus to go to any of the other towns, for example. If we are driving to any of the nearest towns, we would be very happy to take you along too. If you do have a car, you would find it useful here. This is a wonderful part of the world to explore and enjoy.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 387865749693
Feedback (34)
10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (btjr33) for host
Lucie is fantastic! Such a wonderful place, full of great conversation, fun projects and delicious meals. Everything was lovely, through and through and was my perfect first WorkAway! Thank you, Lucie and to my coWorkAwayers, as well!
27 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (btjr33)
Brian is a fabulous helper and a wonderful human being, and I can't recommend him highly enough. I thought he would be the perfect person for a patio project, and indeed he was... he took charge of a group of young Workawayers who had plenty of enthusiasm and energy but little experience in the patio laying department, they worked together for… read more
(Excellent
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7 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ole & Maya) for host
Thank you so much, Lucie, for Hosting all three of us at you beautiful place! We truly enjoyed our time together at your place!
Lucie is an incredibly kind, considerate, open-minded and funny person. We loved her company and adored being surrounded by her cats and horses. Seeing Lucie with all her animals was heartwarming. She entrusted us with… read more
Lucie is an incredibly kind, considerate, open-minded and funny person. We loved her company and adored being surrounded by her cats and horses. Seeing Lucie with all her animals was heartwarming. She entrusted us with… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ole & Maya)
Ole and Maya came to stay with me for ten days in March with their friend Luisa, and I'm so grateful that they did. I almost always have great helpers, but these three shiny happy people are truly exceptional! They have an incredible work ethic and got so much done during their stay, projects that have truly made a difference here and that I will… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yasmine) for host
I really enjoyed my stay with Lucie! She is a very kind, considerate, fun, generous and incredibly appreciative host. I loved her company from the moment she picked me up in Arezzo and had a hard time leaving. I felt honoured she trusted me with very delicate painting and woodworking jobs and that she always showed flexibility towards my needs.… read more
27 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Yasmine)
Yasmine and I spent a very pleasant couple of weeks together, both alone and with other helpers present. She is smart, extremely competent and capable, highly skilled in many different areas such as painting (very neatly!) and woodworking. In fact she even set up a new table saw and used it to complete a very helpful project, for which I am truly… read more
(Excellent
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10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (btjr33) for host
Lucie is fantastic! Such a wonderful place, full of great conversation, fun projects and delicious meals. Everything was lovely, through and through and was my perfect first WorkAway! Thank you, Lucie and to my coWorkAwayers, as well!
27 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (btjr33)
Brian is a fabulous helper and a wonderful human being, and I can't recommend him highly enough. I thought he would be the perfect person for a patio project, and indeed he was... he took charge of a group of young Workawayers who had plenty of enthusiasm and energy but little experience in the patio laying department, they worked together for… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ole & Maya) for host
Thank you so much, Lucie, for Hosting all three of us at you beautiful place! We truly enjoyed our time together at your place!
Lucie is an incredibly kind, considerate, open-minded and funny person. We loved her company and adored being surrounded by her cats and horses. Seeing Lucie with all her animals was heartwarming. She entrusted us with… read more
Lucie is an incredibly kind, considerate, open-minded and funny person. We loved her company and adored being surrounded by her cats and horses. Seeing Lucie with all her animals was heartwarming. She entrusted us with… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ole & Maya)
Ole and Maya came to stay with me for ten days in March with their friend Luisa, and I'm so grateful that they did. I almost always have great helpers, but these three shiny happy people are truly exceptional! They have an incredible work ethic and got so much done during their stay, projects that have truly made a difference here and that I will… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yasmine) for host
I really enjoyed my stay with Lucie! She is a very kind, considerate, fun, generous and incredibly appreciative host. I loved her company from the moment she picked me up in Arezzo and had a hard time leaving. I felt honoured she trusted me with very delicate painting and woodworking jobs and that she always showed flexibility towards my needs.… read more
27 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Yasmine)
Yasmine and I spent a very pleasant couple of weeks together, both alone and with other helpers present. She is smart, extremely competent and capable, highly skilled in many different areas such as painting (very neatly!) and woodworking. In fact she even set up a new table saw and used it to complete a very helpful project, for which I am truly… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka & Janusz) for host
A picturesquely situated place - on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, among forested hills, with beautiful views of the valley, far from neighbors and civilization. A mysterious place and full of traces of past centuries - the house is in fact a tiny settlement from the Middle Ages with enigmatical traces of the activity of its former inhabitants.… read more
11 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka & Janusz)
Agnieszka and Janusz are truly the most wonderful helpers and we spent a very enjoyable week together. To be honest it really didn't feel long enough. I'm not exaggerating when I say that they broke all previous Workaway records for the number of hours helped in one week. In fact I had to plead with them to relax from time to time, to which they… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Janek) for host
We'd like to thank all the wonderful creatures living on Lucie's farm. We miss you, ginger the cat!
We look back and see that we had a refreshing and interesting time at this pace.
We enjoyed Lucies gentle, self-confident and quite open-minded nature and also Peter and Alberto being themselves and doing what they love :)
The work we did was… read more
We look back and see that we had a refreshing and interesting time at this pace.
We enjoyed Lucies gentle, self-confident and quite open-minded nature and also Peter and Alberto being themselves and doing what they love :)
The work we did was… read more
21 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Janek)
Janek and Nadine are truly fabulous helpers who really put the work into Workaway, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Their company was delightful, they are super easy to be around and they fitted in right away. They have a tremendous work ethic and are also super smart, sweet and funny, with tons of initiative. In fact, quite often I felt… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle & Abby)
Dani is the most wonderful person who really puts the work into Workaway! I was lucky enough to have her staying here for a week, which wasn't anywhere near long enough. She is smart, sweet, interesting, funny and great company, and fitted in right away. She also shares my love of antiques and we really enjoyed going round the local vintage fair… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Urtė) for host
I had a really nice experience here, Lucie is a truly wonderful host with genuine care for her workaways. I've never felt so much appreciated as a workaway before; Forever thankfull to have met this intelligent and confident woman! You'll get the best vegan dishes, and she will make sure to let you know how easy it is to be vegan. I'm convinced!… read more
30 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Urtė)
Urte is an absolutely wonderful human being and would be a huge asset to any host. She was only here for a week, which was far too short, but we hit it off immediately and quickly developed a mutual appreciation society which was very lovely. I can't praise her highly enough: she is self-sufficient, great company but also respected my space, has… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nico & Claudia ) for host
We had a lovely three weeks staying with Lucie on her amazing property with her 14 beautiful cats and two horses. Lucie made us feel so welcome and comfortable in her home. We shared delicious vegan meals together, mostly out of the garden which was such a treat. The house and property is so peaceful and relaxing, we loved our evening walks… read more
27 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nico & Claudia )
Nico and Claudia's stay was one of the highlights of this year's Workaway calendar (and we've had so many great people this year)! Not only did they bring amazing professional skills to the table, I also greatly enjoyed their company, friendship and support over the three weeks of their stay. They are a quiet couple with a wonderfully refreshing… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sem) for host
Staying at Lucie’s place for 2 weeks was really really great and I miss it already. Lucie was very welcoming from the beginning and always made me feel like home.
Lucie took me and the other helpers to different places like villages around the area, an antique market and we even joined the weekly dance class. She really included me and the other… read more
Lucie took me and the other helpers to different places like villages around the area, an antique market and we even joined the weekly dance class. She really included me and the other… read more
29 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sem)
Sem came to stay for a couple of weeks, and it wasn't anywhere near long enough! He's such a wonderful person, so happy and open and interesting and just great company. He is also super smart, dynamic and independent, with tons of initiative and a great work ethic... absolutely my favourite kind of helper :-) Whatever I asked him to do, he did it… read more
(Excellent
)
31 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa ) for host
If I'm honest, I don't really know what exactly to say that would be worthy to describe this absolutely amazing stay at Lucie's. It didn't take long that this beautiful patch of earth felt like a real home to me. Lucie is a wonderful human being with a big passionate heart especially for her adorable cats (special cheers to Ginger at this point, I… read more
29 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa )
Vanessa is the most wonderful human being and a fabulous helper. She came for a couple of weeks, with her travelling companion Flavia, and ended up staying almost seven weeks as we got on so well. She is super smart, dynamic and independent, with tons of initiative and a great work ethic... absolutely my favourite kind of helper :-) Whatever I… read more
(Excellent
)
29 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavia)
Flavia is the most wonderful human being and a fabulous helper. She came for a couple of weeks, with her travelling companion Vanessa, and ended up staying almost seven weeks as we got on so well. She is super smart, dynamic and independent, with tons of initiative and a great work ethic... absolutely my favourite kind of helper :-) Whatever I… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Flavia) for host
I don‘t even know where to begin🙈
The time with Lucie and the cats and horses was definitely one of the best times in my life and I am so thankful that I met you❤️
Right from the beginning the atmosphere was so calming and loving that it quickly felt like home.
It was so satisfying to see the changes in the garden and cutting free the beautiful… read more
The time with Lucie and the cats and horses was definitely one of the best times in my life and I am so thankful that I met you❤️
Right from the beginning the atmosphere was so calming and loving that it quickly felt like home.
It was so satisfying to see the changes in the garden and cutting free the beautiful… read more
29 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Lucie is the kindest person and has a good heart! I spent a few days with her and regret not staying longer!!! Unfortunately I already had plans after, but I can ensure everyone that you will have a great time there! Lucie's stay is wonderful.. I haven't experienced such nature, peace and calmness in a long time. It was the best to relax even… read more
18 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Having Eva to stay was a wonderful start to the helper season. We got on very well from the start and she is a delight to have around the place. She works incredibly hard and is very independent, super smart and has tons of initiative - my favourite kind of helper :-) Eva, you are always welcome to return and thanks so much for all your hard work!
(Excellent
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2 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia)
Alicia is absolutely adorable and I loved having her to stay. Both her company and her help were greatly appreciated, both by me and the animals who also took to her instantly. She has a wonderful work ethic and bonded very well with the other two helpers; together, they formed a close-knit team and worked way over and above the allotted hours,… read more
(Excellent
)
2 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host
My days with Lucie were... One of my best moments in Italy! She's such a sweet, caring and funny person, always willing to listen and talk to you (if we're not too busy working on the farm), giving advices, telling stories, jokes and giving even more life to a place that radiates home-energy! I already miss her cats (Georgie, thank you for all the… read more
28 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara & Jerome )
Mara is an absolute treasure and delightful company. She stayed with me for about five weeks and the time simply flew by. Mara is sweet, smart, considerate and funny, with a great work ethic, and was an absolute pleasure to have around the place. Her love of animals really shines through. A dedicated vegan (like me), she is a very creative and… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mara & Jerome ) for host
Staying with Lucie is a wonderful, heartwarming experience.
Her house is located in a magnificent and quiet area where you can really enjoy the colours and the sounds of nature.
Lucie and her fluffy companions are very welcoming and make you feel at home, it's always a pleasure being in their company! The time together was full of positivity and… read more
Her house is located in a magnificent and quiet area where you can really enjoy the colours and the sounds of nature.
Lucie and her fluffy companions are very welcoming and make you feel at home, it's always a pleasure being in their company! The time together was full of positivity and… read more
21 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Giada)
Giada only stayed with me for a few days on her way to somewhere else... but they were a very happy few days. We really hit it off from the start. She's a wonderful person, super interested and interesting, smart, funny, resourceful and great company. I can't recommend her highly enough to other hosts and wish she could have stayed longer, but… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Giada) for host
Lucie is an incredible woman and has a great kind beautiful heart. She dedicates her life to give voice to all voiceless beings and is always ready to give a hand to whom is in need. I got very inspired by her lifestyle and vibrant personality and I'm so thankful for having met such a beautiful human being and having shared a tiny bit of my life… read more
21 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisanne & Geert)
Lisanne and Geert are wonderful people, very active and positive with a great love of animals, and we had a great time in the week or so that they were here. They were very helpful with the olive harvest, working long hours to get it done, pruned an old apple tree very expertly and also cleaned the house which was great! I also very much enjoyed… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lisanne & Geert) for host
If you are looking for a place with a view, nice work, plenty of animals and the best food you van imagine: go to Lucy! We had a very nice time with her and helped with several tasks. Together with some workawayers from a neighbour we picked olives and we pruned an apple tree. The horses were nearby to watch us and inside the cats are waiting… read more
17 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah came to stay with me as an Erasmus student, studying in Arezzo, which hasn't happened before but worked out very well. We really hit it off and soon became good friends. She is a wonderful girl, really interesting and interested, easy company and such great help around the place. She has loads of initiative and works very well both… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Thank you Lucieee!!
I had an unusual agreement with Lucie as I am an Ersmus Student at the University in Arezzo. I could live with Lucie my first month in Italy and go to University from there. Lucie would have given me a lift to the bus stop every day. But as I like my independence and felt that Lucie was quite busy herself I went mostly by bike… read more
I had an unusual agreement with Lucie as I am an Ersmus Student at the University in Arezzo. I could live with Lucie my first month in Italy and go to University from there. Lucie would have given me a lift to the bus stop every day. But as I like my independence and felt that Lucie was quite busy herself I went mostly by bike… read more
18 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ejnar) for host
Lucie is a very good host. She will give you some options of tasks so you feel comfortable with what you are doing and enjoy your work. She's a social person that likes to have meals together but will also give you time to yourself. During my stay we always had a great time eating together and she also invited us to dinner with her friend and we… read more
14 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ejnar)
Ejnar is an excellent helper, he worked very hard during the two weeks he was here and made a huge difference around the farm. He helped to weed and clear our very large vegetable garden, moved logs and branches, dug up tree stumps and much more besides. In particular, he worked to improve our long and terrible driveway with great effect, for… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
Me and my boyfriend spent 2 weeks at Lucy's place and it was just wonderful. The house is located quite remote on a mountain with beautiful views and nature all around. I enjoyed it a lot to work in the garden with Hanna (another volunteer), several cats and two horses around. It was such a great atmosphere.
The cooking and eating times were just… read more
The cooking and eating times were just… read more
9 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa is a wonderful helper and also a lovely person to have around the house. She is very warm and positive, always cheerful and upbeat, has tons of initiative and works extremely hard both independently and in a team. In the two weeks she was here, she helped to weed and clear our very large vegetable garden, moved logs and branches, dug up… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Erica) for host
Stay with Lucie was an amazing experience! She was an special host, chill, funny and really creative and she show me a new way to love myself by her vegan recepies! The house is totally immersed in the Tuscany hill, surrounded by sunflowers and an interesting forest.
I was with her for 10days and it was so fast, I didn't realized it! I approciated… read more
I was with her for 10days and it was so fast, I didn't realized it! I approciated… read more
30 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Erica)
Erica is very endearing and a wonderful helper! She is hardworking, smart, sweet and funny, with excellent language skills, tons of initiative and an excellent work ethic. In the two weeks that she was here she did many different tasks with great dedication and enthusiasm, from weeding the very large veg garden to mucking out the horses, cooking… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nunzia) for host
Lucie è un'ottima padrona di casa, la sua dimora è un piccolo gioiello all'interno di un paesaggio incantevole.
Ama deliziarti con i suoi prelibati piatti vegani che sono una vera gioia per gli occhi col loro vivace arcobaleno di colori, bontà degne di un vero chef (i suoi tanti libri di ricette sono state fonte di nuova ispirazione per me!).
Ho… read more
Ama deliziarti con i suoi prelibati piatti vegani che sono una vera gioia per gli occhi col loro vivace arcobaleno di colori, bontà degne di un vero chef (i suoi tanti libri di ricette sono state fonte di nuova ispirazione per me!).
Ho… read more
30 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nunzia)
Nunzia is a truly amazing helper! She is a gentle, sweet and very hardworking person, with tons of initiative and a wonderful work ethic, who went way over and above the call of duty every day. I was lucky enough to have her to stay for a whole month, during which time she did many different tasks with great dedication and enthusiasm. These varied… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Matías & Manuela) for host
We had an amazing time at Lucie's place! She made us feel at home since the first moment. Even before we arrived, she took care of us and she tried to get to know us as much as possible.
Every review about her AMAZING cooking skills are not enough, you really need to try it and be surprised. Particularly, we loved her wonderful (and vegan)… read more
Every review about her AMAZING cooking skills are not enough, you really need to try it and be surprised. Particularly, we loved her wonderful (and vegan)… read more
4 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matías & Manuela)
I was lucky enough to have Manu and Mati staying with me for a couple of weeks, and it really wasn't long enough. They are just so easy to have around the place and are super quiet, considerate and thoughtful. I enjoyed their company immensely. They made a huge difference to my place in the couple of happy weeks we spent together and worked… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lara & Jenny) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Lucie, Peter, the cats and the horses! Lucie made us feel very welcome and comfortable, making our first official workaway experience lovely. She was incredibly generous with her home, letting us use everything in her wonderfully stocked kitchen and encouraging us to use the space as if it were our own. We were… read more
4 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara & Jenny)
Lara and Jenny are absolutely wonderful and it was a total joy to have them to stay for a week. I couldn't have asked for a better end to the Workaway season this year. They fitted in right away, cooked up a never-ending stream of absolutely delicious meals using lots of veggies from the veg patch (which they also weeded with great care), washed… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bonnie & Richard ) for host
I stayed with Lucie for 10 days in mid April. It was just me as Richie had work commitments, but I'm so glad I went.
Lucie is a very gentle person, very welcoming and warm. She has a sassy side, especially when it comes to animal rights and being vegan, which she is passionate about, without being preachy. I am not vegan, but I learnt a lot from… read more
Lucie is a very gentle person, very welcoming and warm. She has a sassy side, especially when it comes to animal rights and being vegan, which she is passionate about, without being preachy. I am not vegan, but I learnt a lot from… read more
22 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bonnie & Richard )
Bonnie was a fantastic helper and also proved great company during the ten days she was here. We soon settled into a nice routine and it was so easy and relaxed having her around the place. Bonnie came by herself as Richie was working, but she is super low maintenance and didn't really need entertaining as single helpers sometimes do. Generous… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (ArchaeoRo) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I was fortunate enough to spend it in Lucie’s lovely home. Right from the start I was made to feel relaxed and welcome by Lucie who, despite having some personal difficulties to deal with during our stay, couldn’t do enough to ensure that myself and fellow Workawayer Inge were happy and able to explore the… read more
20 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (ArchaeoRo)
I was lucky enough to spend two weeks with Rosanna. She was wonderful, it was rather like having an unusually helpful and considerate friend to stay. She is great at simply looking around, seeing what needs to be done and then doing it. Helpers with tons of initiative are always a joy to have around! She helped with the olive picking, cuddled and… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Helen & Noah) for host
The time we spent at Lucie's home was just amazing!
We were there for about 5 wonderful weeks but it felt like only one week because it ended very fast.
The work we've done wasn't really 'work' for us (because it was great fun) : cleaning the horse stable, weeding the vegetable garden, cooking and taking care of the animals. It was great fun for… read more
We were there for about 5 wonderful weeks but it felt like only one week because it ended very fast.
The work we've done wasn't really 'work' for us (because it was great fun) : cleaning the horse stable, weeding the vegetable garden, cooking and taking care of the animals. It was great fun for… read more
4 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen & Noah)
Helen and Noah have been an absolutely wonderful addition to the family. They came for 10 days and ended up coming back again and staying for about a month, that's how wonderful they are... extraordinarily mature for their age, they work independently and extremely hard, demonstrating tons of initiative. Their love of gardening really shines… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ferdinand & Joanne) for host
Thanks for a wonderful time in Tuscany! We enjoyed our stay at Lucie's place very much. She is a wonderful person and took as in like friends from day one. Our tasks were a) cleaning the stable in the morning - quite fascinating to work alongside huge animals like horses when you are not used to it; b) cooking a lot of vegan food, using also the… read more
12 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ferdinand & Joanne)
Ferdinand and Joanne are two of the most fabulous helpers I've ever had. We spent a very happy ten days together (definitely not long enough) and right from the start it just felt like having some unusually helpful friends to stay. They are extremely good company, smart and funny with tons of initiative. They are wonderful cooks, made some… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Meaghan) for host
Lucie was very welcoming, and I felt at home right away. The cats were wonderful of course, but also unobtrusive. Not to mention the multitude of wonderful recipes that I got to try, and all the beautiful walks that Lucie showed me! Even if you are not usually vegan you will love the food that Lucie makes, I highly recommend staying with her.
30 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Meaghan)
I was lucky enough to spend a week in Meaghan's company, and she was a really wonderful helper. I'm embarrassed to admit that I had completely forgotten she was coming, having failed to put it in the diary, so she was here by herself which I normally try to avoid (our helpers generally enjoy the company of other volunteers too). However, we very… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Baylee & Daniel) for host
Daniel and I had a wonderful experience volunteering for Lucie. She is one of the kindest, most generous and hospitable people you’ll ever meet! Her love for her volunteers and her animals go above and beyond. Lucie’s home is on the top of a gorgeous big hill and along the countryside but not too far from civilization. Her land is filled with… read more
13 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Baylee & Daniel)
Baylee and Daniel were a wonderful addition to the team and I loved the two weeks they spent with us. They are both great with animals, particularly the two kittens we rescued during their stay. They are endlessly cheerful, extremely helpful and great company and have a wide range of skills: Daniel is great at outside tasks - he spent many days… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ricky) for host
Sono appena tornato dal mondo di Lucie e già piango al solo pensiero di non poter essere in quel angolo di vita, fuori da tutto, al centro di tutto.
Un luogo dove si ritrova se stessi con ciò che realmente serve per vivere: Amore, amore, AMORE!
I suoi animali colorati che ti circondano e ti guidano in
ogni tua azione e pensiero, ti insegnano a… read more
Un luogo dove si ritrova se stessi con ciò che realmente serve per vivere: Amore, amore, AMORE!
I suoi animali colorati che ti circondano e ti guidano in
ogni tua azione e pensiero, ti insegnano a… read more
21 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricky)
I got on very well with Riccardo and it was a pleasure to host him. He shares my deep love of animals (and is also a fellow vegan) and it's always a joy to meet like-minded people in that respect. He was only here for three days as he was trying out various different hosts over a two-week period to get a taste of different lifestyles and regions… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host
Lucie was by far the best host I ever had. She is such an inspiring, kind hearted and compassionate woman. I'm really grateful for the good moments I spent in her farm with the other volunteers and the animals
Her house is beautiful, on top of a hill, surrounded by the forest and nature. You can hear animals from the forest at night, look at the… read more
Her house is beautiful, on top of a hill, surrounded by the forest and nature. You can hear animals from the forest at night, look at the… read more
18 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
I instantly adored Julie and her easy-going and gentle ways, what a wonderful person she is.... she spent a very happy couple of weeks with us here and was a fantastic addition to the team. Her tasks included weeding the enormous veg patch which she did with great enthusiasm despite the heat, harvesting fruit and vegetables, looking after the… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
I only spent a week with Lucie but it was far too short. I want to thank you for your welcoming in this beautiful lost place in Tuscany. Thank you for your kindness in all the tasks you gave to us. Thank you for every discussions on very interesting topics we had. Thank you also for all these excellent meals (Vegan), which are worthy of a great… read more
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas is a really wonderful person and I absolutely loved the week we spent together. He came with his equally lovely partner Coco and they both fitted in with the household and the other helpers right away. They are super easy to have around the place and great company. Both of them are very hard workers with a great work ethic and tons of… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Coralie) for host
I really wanted to thanks Lucie for her amazing welcoming at her place and her good energy. It was the second time that I tried workaway and it was an amazing experience to stay with her. We had many interesting conversations about differents topics. She was very thoughtfull with the two of us even before we arrived. Her house is a real heaven for… read more
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Coralie)
Coco is a really wonderful person and I absolutely loved the week we spent together. She came with her equally lovely partner Lucas and they both fitted in with the household and the other helpers right away. They are super easy to have around the place and great company. Both of them are very hard workers too with tons of initiative! Coco painted… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Serena & Chloe) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Lucie! She is such a genuine, compassionate, and pleasant person to be around. She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious; healthy, tasty, and amazing in every way! We even got to help in the kitchen and learned lots of great recipes. The house is wonderful… read more
2 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Serena & Chloe)
Serena and Chloe are fantastic helpers. They are smart and sweet and funny, always cheerful and extremely willing workers. Their help around the farm was very much appreciated and included cooking, mucking out the horses, fence removal, pruning, weeding, mowing and watering our very large vegetable garden. All tasks were carried out with a great… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde )
It was an absolute joy to host Mathilde, she is so easy to have around the place and was a huge help during the couple of weeks that she was here (far too short a time to spend with such a lovely person). She's a great cook, a really dedicated worker who did lots of weeding and outside tasks and took care of the horses, as well as some chores… read more
(Excellent
)
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde ) for host
I have just left Lucie's home and I sincerely miss it already. This place is a little piece of heaven, up on a hill, surrounded by a beautiful and peaceful nature. Actually it's literally a cats paradise, I have never seen cats so happy and so adorable.
Everything here is nothing but pleasure, Lucie is a wonderful host, a wonderful cook but above… read more
Everything here is nothing but pleasure, Lucie is a wonderful host, a wonderful cook but above… read more
