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Description
A few years ago I have decided to bring back to life a piece of my past memories: this is a semi abandoned traditional building in the middle of an old village, Tivegna, Liguria: a small village at the border between Tuscany and Liguria.
The place lends naturally itself to a slower paste, deeper connection with the surrounding environment and everything that comes from it.
Contemporary ways of renewing a house have little to do with my vision and my budget and I have decided to do it by myself, using local materials, ancient techniques and personal inspiration.
Travelers interested in learning new skills or sharpening existing ones are welcome to join us and give their contribution to this long time project.
Friends and people with different stories and backgrounds gravitate around the house and everyone is encouraged to bring and leave something special and personal in this place.
The building is a work in progress: every day, depending upon weather, personal inspiration and schedule, we work on a part of the project and help is needed in everything that goes from carrying materials to preparing meals. I have already completed different projects and I am glad to teach to interested and motivated individuals what I have learned so far.
Tivegna is on the top of one the hills surrounding La Spezia and it is connected to the city with buses but it’s not a place easy to reach nor a place for partying, therefore socially obsessed people should abstain from joining.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My circle of friends and myself have a bumber of interests and competences ranging from home and house building to italian traditional literature and knife carving, depending upon your interest, you will be able to join in and give your contribution.
Help
Travelers interested in learning technical and building skills or sharpening existing ones are welcome to join us and give their contribution to this long time project. We are not professionals and this is not a business, volunters will share a space that will be opened to the community.
This could be a typical day of the week:
Breakfast together at 8
Building activities until 1200
lunch prepared by anyone in the team
afternoon is free and we are more than happy to show you around when possible.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in brushing up my english and communicate with native speakers in general. Same thing for spanish.I am available to speak my native language (italian) with others.
Accommodation
Independent room with bathroom suitable for a couple or two individuals wanting to share a place. Toilet and small studio. Kitchen and living room are going to be shared and kept in perfect state all times.
Vegetarian people are welcome even though in the houseold we follow a typical and healthy mediterranean diet. Based on our day to day logistics, we cannot offer a suitable accomodation to a vegan crowd, sorry!
What else ...
Tivegna is on the top of one the hills surrounding La Spezia and it is connected to the city with buses but it’s not a place easy to reach nor a place for partying, therefore socially obsessed people should abstain from joining.
Busses are available form the old town, but car or bikes are more suitable to get around. The village is ideally placed and connected through a series of astonishing trails leading to Cinque Terre, Portovenere, Alta ViaMonti Liguri etc. Host is available to take helpers in the afternoon to nearby destinations, coming back at night.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wi-Fi connection is available but with medium speed (video connections possible)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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At work, we… read more
Iacopo e Jessica sono stati molto accoglienti con me e sempre mi hanno aiutato in tutto ciò che hanno potuto. Tutti i due cucinano benissimo e fanno dei piatti espetacolari e veramente italiani. Anche mi hanno lasciato conoscere la loro famiglia, tra cui mi… read more
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At work, we… read more
Iacopo e Jessica sono stati molto accoglienti con me e sempre mi hanno aiutato in tutto ciò che hanno potuto. Tutti i due cucinano benissimo e fanno dei piatti espetacolari e veramente italiani. Anche mi hanno lasciato conoscere la loro famiglia, tra cui mi… read more
Iacopo è circondato da persone meravigliose, mi sono… read more
Abbiamo lavorato con piacere e senza fretta,è generosa nel lavoro, curiosa di imparare cose nuove che assorbe rapidamente.
Solare e gioiosa ma anche introspettiva e attenta alle esigenze altrui, amante… read more
Grazie
it will be… read more
Sono molto grata per le due settimane che ho trascorso in Ottobre! Iacopo è una persona generosa, aperta, benevola e interessante. La sua casa è il posto perfetto se volete imparare sulla cultura italiana e praticare la lingua. Iacopo era paziente con il mio italiano è mi ha dato buoni consigli per migliorarmi (come… read more
È molto precisa e amante del lavoro ben eseguito ma anche instancabile e perseverante nei… read more
I spent 6 magical weeks (instead of the 4 initially planned) with him in Tivegna and I feel so lucky to have discovered such an amazing person. Iacopo is a very impressive man who is skilful and knowledgeable in so many different fields: I didn’t think it… read more
Working hours are rather metodics, at 8 o'clock is time for breakfast and then starting until lunch… read more
Iacopo is a very nice,free and laidback guy and he has a lot of knowledge in homebuilding. I personally hadn't have any experience in that field and during my time in Tivegna I was able to learn much from him and… read more
È stato un piacere vederla pitturare le pareti con attenzione e precisione nel lavoro.
Sempre gentile e curiosa di imparare cose nuove e di… read more
La tua compagnia sempre gradita e piacevole, mi hai dato l'energia giusta che sempre è necessaria in ogni inizio.
Grazie
Me sentí como en familia, hubo mucho movimiento aquí, con familiares, amigos, workawayers..
Tivegna esta en la cima de una montaña, con muy lindas vistas e ideal para relajarse y tomarse una cerveza después del trabajo.
La pase excelente y les recomiendo esta experiencia!
El trabajo es gratificante… read more
