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*Constantly changing situation 🙊🎊🦄
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Hosts provide food for 3 meals a day with help of 25 hours (property care/maintenance and animal care)
June required
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*currently seeking 2-3 bright individuals who can be responsible for the animals and do agricultural/gardening work!
Help an artist focus on their practice -
currently seeking helpers for taking care of the animals, general tasks and cleaning.
Take care of general household tasks, clean and occasionally there are agricultural/gardening activities. The dog walking /pet sitting is primary as I often travel 🐕🐕🐕
Helpers will be expected to be able to maintain the heating system in their house which is a stove and pump system - firewood stove that powers the radiators.
The tasks can range from basic things like cleaning and clearing, and also there are duties around the property such as pruning plants etc. Regular things will be cleaning the inside and outside of living quarters.
The Sabine hills or the "Sabina" is one hour north of Rome, easily accessible by trains that go from Rome and even the Fiumicino airport via Poggio Mirteto or Gavignano Sabino stations
We are set above the town of Torri in Sabina, here I run an international art residency and am currently organising the construction of another art studio space.
Ideally workawayers may want to stay for a month or so which allows for a more calm stay than lots of change - the animals like routine and it's nice to have a bit of a stable environment here however shorter stays are possible :)
This property is a vegetarian household - apologies but it's necessary that the cooking areas and fridges are not used for meat!
Of utmost importance for me is reliability as I have schedules for construction and often the the animals here are completely reliant on the workaway help when I am travelling, also at the moment I have injured my back further limiting my abilities 🐒🌄🐒
There may a whole house (The Pink House) available for the stay - workawayers will share a house, or be in the property where I live if the Pink house is full
*important - the property does not have WIFI so helpers will be expected to have their own data or be happy to use HOTSPOT downloads when available
The stay here is particularly good for anyone with a car but I've never had a problem for anyone without, it simply means that their exploration of the area is curtailed, so much to see here :)
There is a bike or two available for use, it should be beared in mind hills are demanding but it's a great way to see the area
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I'm building a series of art studios in the Sabine Hills one hour North of Rome by car or train. The studios provide a residency for artists to visit and use in the form of an award where the facilities and time spent will be free for chosen groups and individuals. I have a large plot of land with olive trees and walnut trees
This listing is best suited for a vegetarian or vegan individual to stay at the property
Workaways will be expected to have a sense of awareness around general tidying and clearing up etc - we can all lend a hand and there may be up to 4 workaways staying here at once so meal times can be full!
All animals are very friendly, Vincent is a sensitive but energetic young dog, Jaco always following Vincent, Bella is my cat and now there's a new kitten - Tony. There are 2 ducks - Frank and Sienna 😊
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Cycling
Nature
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
Photography
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Architecture
Art & design
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My property is situated just above the town of Torri in Sabina, it's incredibly beautiful.
10 minutes drive in one direction takes you to the small hill town of Vacone which takes it's name from Vacuna the Sabine goddess of leisure after work and where the word vacation comes from. There lay the ruins of one of Horace's villas and an ancient woodland. 10 minutes in another direction takes you to either Cantaloupo or Casperia, beautiful hilltop towns and near the ruins of one of Cicero's family homes. We are very close to Rocchette where there is a castle and waterfall to explore and also near Vescovio which is fantastic for good food and wine at a very reasonable cost. In fact, almost everywhere in the Sabina is very cheap for delicious food and drink.
Each year many people gather at Casperia or Montasola to watch the NYE fireworks.
The people here are very friendly and there is so much to explore, whether in the Sabina or on a visit to Rome. The main benefits of staying here are of a quiet and beautiful location with close proximity to sights of nature and history. My neighbour is a truffle hunter and each day brings back a selection of truffle and mushrooms dependent on the season, these can be purchased at a low cost, and it's certainly worth doing so!
Should you want to experience the baroque splendour of Rome or do nothing more than drink wine in the hills, this location is a delight.
Help
As a busy artist who often travels I require reliable helpers who can aid in tasks such as organising and cleaning, taking care of the animals needs, walks feeding and of course plenty of cuddles.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis 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
There is a nice sunrise facing double room with balcony in the house available for a workaway individual. Like most of the houses in this region, the heating is wood stove and workaways will be expected to make use of this during the periods necessary
* fantastic views/location, a good plot of land and a great roof terrace for popping off corks should you wish!
What else ...
My land is linked to other plots and makes a nice walk. This area is really amazing for trekking or hiking and the views are to die for. There are far too many historical site nearby to list but if you wish to go a little further - 40 minutes drive will take you to Cascata delle Marmore while a cheap train journey of an hour will take you into Rome itself. To take the train you must first arrive at either Gavignano, Stimigliano or Poggio Mirteto, all of which are around a 15 minute drive. It's my recommendation that a car is hired to see all this area has to offer although there are buses from the town to the train stations.
You will find this area, like much of Italy, has delicious food and drink to offer - try a selection of locally made liquors from nearby restaurants and you will be glad you did so.
Vacone and Configni are great places to see the area from a height and driving to Montasola to catch the sunset is worthwhile - there is also a great restaurant there!
Casperia is a popular destination, 10 minutes drive away, where you will find a couple for wine bars, a great view and a friendly reception. Casperia is one place you are most likely to meet foreigners who have been seduced by the Sabina. Americans, Canadians, Dutch and English have exchanged their busy lives abroad for the communal and jovial environment of this beautiful town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Currently there is Internet available via hot-spot. The rooftop is a very nice hot desk
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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his place for about 2 weeks. I was taking care for the dogs, cats and of course the two ducks. Shaun is a friendly and authentic guy who always is open for a chat about everything you could imagine. I enjoyed every coffee, meal, ride and talk with him. He also… read more
Shaun is an incredibly kind, cordial and peaceful person. His pets are happy and energetic animals. I really enjoyed taking care of them and walking with them in the forest.
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Miguel saw to the animals and general assistance in the studio along with some general property maintenance - he cut back lots of undergrowth with the weedwacker etc. He's willing to learn new things and give it his full energy
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Nadia stayed at the property for a couple of months and helped as an artist's assistant, looked after the animals, organised the artist's residency and did work like decorating and gardening
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I was just one week but I really enjoy the work was very simple and clear and in the house we had an amazing firewood with the stove, i share the house with a nice guy from France, all around nice cats dogs and duck to be with.
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They've been very helpful and friendly at the property, had a great time with them here and also the animals are spoilt for friends :)
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They were at the property for around 2 months and along with the general animal care they also helped out with the wood cutting and arranging - absolute angels
They're welcome any time and I hope to see them back!
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I've stayed for about 3,5 weeks. The pink house, where guests from artistic accommodation and workaway stay, is quite beautiful and comfortable, furnished with antique and retro… read more
I really enjoyed talking to Adrian about art and politics and I'm interested in where he's going with his own writing/poetry.
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You can really have the chance to slow down and enjoy the peace and energy that vibes in the air while cuddling Jaco and Vincent, the lovely, intelligent, well-trained dogs. The property is huge and immerse in wild nature, you'll never get tired of walking surrounded by olive trees, with the dogs jumping and playing… read more
Shaun's place is fantastic. Semi-remote, but close to anything interesting if you have a car. If you don't, then the local hills will teach you to never skip leg day. You're in for a treat exploring nearby villages. The view from a balcony or the roof terrace never gets… read more
I stayed at Shauns for a bit more then a month around July everything happened last minute but still the communication went smooth what I appreciated immensely. The first week I spent alone Housesitting and taking care of the… read more
He's eager to be involved in activities and I can certainly recommend him for workaway stays 👌👌👌
Hope to see him again as do Vincent, Jaco and Bella :))
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I took care of the pets (one dog and one cat, back then) while he was visiting family in the UK.
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