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Host rating
75 %
Last replied
24 Apr 2024
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Description
I'm Imogen, 1959, my daughter, Francesca, 1999 and her boyfriend Augustin 1998
We are german, but live here since 1980.
We live here with 2 horses, 2 dogs, 7 cats and chickens. Soon we will have bees again.
There are hundreds of big old olivetrees, so that we produce a lot of excellent oliveoil.
We rent the old farmhouse to summerguests, thats our main money entance.
I'm a classic homeopath and love it.
I'm also a yoga teacher but now I practice less.
I'm overhelmed with work, the farm is too big for one person.
We eat biological food, very rarely meat and fish. You can cook it, if you like.
We have no clear organisation, we try to find the best solution for everybody and from case to case.
I'm very interested in culture, literature, film, theater, art and music. There is a piano.
I also participate at political activities here around.
I like people who don't think only about themselves.
The longer you stay, the better it is! (Even years!)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
they can learn a lot of tasks in nature, constructing, cooking and so on.
They can participate at interesting discussions about art, literature, culture, psycology, social themes, politics.
Help
We would need a craft man or woman who knows to do some of the following things.
There is help for everybody. Stonewalls, tree cutting, fences, house reparation, sawing, cooking, tecnic things, woodworking, cleaning, gardening..
We would be happy if someone remains for a long time!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Greek: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
in a caravan in our beautiful nature, animals, olive-trees.
Sometimes, when the flat is not rented you can sleep in the big house
What else ...
walk to the village, go by bike to the sea, go to concerts near by,
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week, depends the situation
Host ref number: 612518946185
Feedback (21)
2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host
I had a lovely time helping with the olive harvest with Imogen and her family. I very much appreciated how well taken care of we were, the meals were always great and the accomodations were very cozy. I loved getting to spend time with Masha and Coco (the dogs) and the cats as well. Thanks for a lovely couple weeks :)
30 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)
Ashley was a big help at the olive-harvest. She took the work by heart.
She was always nice and very educated.
She was present, balanced and she loved our animals.
They miss her of course!
Sometimes I would have liked to look into her head.
In the olive-harvest there is not so much time to have longer personal talks.
Thank you Ashley ! And stay… read more
She was always nice and very educated.
She was present, balanced and she loved our animals.
They miss her of course!
Sometimes I would have liked to look into her head.
In the olive-harvest there is not so much time to have longer personal talks.
Thank you Ashley ! And stay… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eloi)
Eloi was here five days, worked well and then left.
He is a nice boy, but he threw his own complication on others.
There was no need for all that.
PS: the washing-machine was simply not full enough!
I asked him to wait one other day.
And: YUHU! now we have a new provider, so we have always internet!
He is a nice boy, but he threw his own complication on others.
There was no need for all that.
PS: the washing-machine was simply not full enough!
I asked him to wait one other day.
And: YUHU! now we have a new provider, so we have always internet!
(Neutral
)
6 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eloi) for host
The place Imogen lives in is beautiful. It is isolated from everything, very difficult access to a sea/lake/town/trainstation. Imogen nicely took me from the train station Gavorrano, and brought me back when I left.
I lived in a small but good caravan with electricity. The food was absolutely delicious. Thanks Imogen for that. Washing machines… read more
I lived in a small but good caravan with electricity. The food was absolutely delicious. Thanks Imogen for that. Washing machines… read more
30 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dylan & Zeph) for host
Spent a beautiful 3 weeks staying with Imogen and her family, and had an amazing time!
The farm is absolutely stunning, with beautiful views of Tuscany, and super lovely animals. The food was amazing and I finished every delicious meal so so so full. Through the olive harvest I learnt so much about olives, farming and the production of olive oil.… read more
The farm is absolutely stunning, with beautiful views of Tuscany, and super lovely animals. The food was amazing and I finished every delicious meal so so so full. Through the olive harvest I learnt so much about olives, farming and the production of olive oil.… read more
30 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dylan & Zeph)
Zeph helped us at the olive-harvest.
He is tall, strong and sunny. Like a loving gigant.
He could be a person in a fairy-tail.
Always in a good mood, always helpfull.
But also free to look for himself. Autonom.
A very special strong personality.
He helped so much!
Thank you, Zephir, for your big help!
He is tall, strong and sunny. Like a loving gigant.
He could be a person in a fairy-tail.
Always in a good mood, always helpfull.
But also free to look for himself. Autonom.
A very special strong personality.
He helped so much!
Thank you, Zephir, for your big help!
(Excellent
)
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2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host
I had a lovely time helping with the olive harvest with Imogen and her family. I very much appreciated how well taken care of we were, the meals were always great and the accomodations were very cozy. I loved getting to spend time with Masha and Coco (the dogs) and the cats as well. Thanks for a lovely couple weeks :)
30 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)
Ashley was a big help at the olive-harvest. She took the work by heart.
She was always nice and very educated.
She was present, balanced and she loved our animals.
They miss her of course!
Sometimes I would have liked to look into her head.
In the olive-harvest there is not so much time to have longer personal talks.
Thank you Ashley ! And stay… read more
She was always nice and very educated.
She was present, balanced and she loved our animals.
They miss her of course!
Sometimes I would have liked to look into her head.
In the olive-harvest there is not so much time to have longer personal talks.
Thank you Ashley ! And stay… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eloi)
Eloi was here five days, worked well and then left.
He is a nice boy, but he threw his own complication on others.
There was no need for all that.
PS: the washing-machine was simply not full enough!
I asked him to wait one other day.
And: YUHU! now we have a new provider, so we have always internet!
He is a nice boy, but he threw his own complication on others.
There was no need for all that.
PS: the washing-machine was simply not full enough!
I asked him to wait one other day.
And: YUHU! now we have a new provider, so we have always internet!
(Neutral
)
6 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eloi) for host
The place Imogen lives in is beautiful. It is isolated from everything, very difficult access to a sea/lake/town/trainstation. Imogen nicely took me from the train station Gavorrano, and brought me back when I left.
I lived in a small but good caravan with electricity. The food was absolutely delicious. Thanks Imogen for that. Washing machines… read more
I lived in a small but good caravan with electricity. The food was absolutely delicious. Thanks Imogen for that. Washing machines… read more
30 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dylan & Zeph) for host
Spent a beautiful 3 weeks staying with Imogen and her family, and had an amazing time!
The farm is absolutely stunning, with beautiful views of Tuscany, and super lovely animals. The food was amazing and I finished every delicious meal so so so full. Through the olive harvest I learnt so much about olives, farming and the production of olive oil.… read more
The farm is absolutely stunning, with beautiful views of Tuscany, and super lovely animals. The food was amazing and I finished every delicious meal so so so full. Through the olive harvest I learnt so much about olives, farming and the production of olive oil.… read more
30 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dylan & Zeph)
Zeph helped us at the olive-harvest.
He is tall, strong and sunny. Like a loving gigant.
He could be a person in a fairy-tail.
Always in a good mood, always helpfull.
But also free to look for himself. Autonom.
A very special strong personality.
He helped so much!
Thank you, Zephir, for your big help!
He is tall, strong and sunny. Like a loving gigant.
He could be a person in a fairy-tail.
Always in a good mood, always helpfull.
But also free to look for himself. Autonom.
A very special strong personality.
He helped so much!
Thank you, Zephir, for your big help!
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I spent three incredible weeks on the farm and had a great time :) the farm is amazing; the views, the animals and the nature.
Imogen is a great cook and we ate a lot, with plenty of interesting conversation every evening.
You stay in a camper with an outdoor kitchen, shower and toilet. It was so cool to wake up each morning surrounded by… read more
Imogen is a great cook and we ate a lot, with plenty of interesting conversation every evening.
You stay in a camper with an outdoor kitchen, shower and toilet. It was so cool to wake up each morning surrounded by… read more
9 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Karin )
Karin was extremly helpfull!
I hope she comes back soon.
Whatever was needed, she did it quicker then I could think about it.
I felt relaxed and she took the weight of my farm of my shoulders for a week.
She is polite, quiet, respectfull and open.
Thank you, dear Karin, for beeing here!
I hope she comes back soon.
Whatever was needed, she did it quicker then I could think about it.
I felt relaxed and she took the weight of my farm of my shoulders for a week.
She is polite, quiet, respectfull and open.
Thank you, dear Karin, for beeing here!
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Karin ) for host
Ich war eine Woche bei Imogen in der schönen Toskana. Ich habe Imogen vor allem beim Aufräumen, Putzen, beim Versorgen der Tiere und auf dem Olivenhain unterstützt. Imogen hat viele Geschichten und Wissen mit mir geteilt, es gab immer gutes Essen und genug Zeit um die Schönheit der Gegend zu genießen. Ich werde wiederkommen. Danke 🙏
19 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marcoe) for host
L'accoglienza è stata bellissima, come il luogo, Max, Mariano e Giovanna ottime persone, Imogen molto cordiale, è stato molto breve ma intenso, grazie.
18 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcoe)
Marco was extremly helpfull, polite and respectfull.
We had interesting conversations and he helped whenever needed.
He worked full energy and precisly.
Thank you Marco!
I hope to see you again on my farm!
We had interesting conversations and he helped whenever needed.
He worked full energy and precisly.
Thank you Marco!
I hope to see you again on my farm!
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (annamagda) for host
i spent almost three weeks on the farm with Imogen, franci, augo and other workawayers and in total I enjoyed staying there. i helped with the olive harvest, in the kitchen and cleaning and got to learn a lot! sometimes we worked more than five hours but other days we got to finish earlier and spent the afternoon at the beach or the lake (most… read more
17 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ido) for host
I stayed with Imogen for about a week. the farm and countryside around it are beautiful, and if you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet this is definitely a good place to be.
Imogen is a very kind, caring and friendly host, and we had many interesting conversations about a myriad of subjects.
as to the work itself- there is a lot to do and… read more
Imogen is a very kind, caring and friendly host, and we had many interesting conversations about a myriad of subjects.
as to the work itself- there is a lot to do and… read more
17 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andressa)
I don't want to make too much words, but Andressa and Glauber are just wonderful, helpful and competent people.
I am so thankful about their help and friendship.
Even they were here only one week, so many things were done.
I hope they'll come back one day!
Thanks again Andressa, Glauber!
I am so thankful about their help and friendship.
Even they were here only one week, so many things were done.
I hope they'll come back one day!
Thanks again Andressa, Glauber!
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
Diego and his friends were of big help!
They are joyfull young men, relaxed and full of energy .
We had a good time.
They are joyfull young men, relaxed and full of energy .
We had a good time.
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
It was a nice experience... at the beginning we didn’t get along with Imogen because the schedule wasn't to clear, but afterwards with good communication we could get along well... the place is really beautiful, the family have created a really cousy space; and the nature and villages, surrounded by, its wonderful... I loved the food, they were… read more
24 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pat & Renee)
We all are happy to know Pat and Renee !
They are quiet, energetic and friendly!
They are hard workers and good company.
Pat and Renee, we would be glad if you stay in contact with us!
Tell us, if you found your place in Italy!
Stay well and as happy as you are!
Imogen, Franci, Augustin and the others..
They are quiet, energetic and friendly!
They are hard workers and good company.
Pat and Renee, we would be glad if you stay in contact with us!
Tell us, if you found your place in Italy!
Stay well and as happy as you are!
Imogen, Franci, Augustin and the others..
(Excellent
)
28 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sridhar) for host
I stayed at Imogen's farm for around 3 weeks. Imogen is very nice person and very helpful. Imogen, Francesca and Augustine are very welcoming. They are really nice. My tasks are to Cut the unwanted plants that are in between the olive trees, filling olive oils into the cane, cleaning the surroundings, etc. The work in the farm is quite hard and… read more
10 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ludmila & Leonel Andres)
Ludmilla and Leonel were the nicest work-awayers I ever had!
They were very helpful, whenever needed.
They were very empathic, polite, tactful and educated.
Nevertheless they tell you the truth and don't hide behind a smiling mask.
Ernest people.
They had a strong sense of duty and were extremely reliable.
After two weeks of intense work… read more
They were very helpful, whenever needed.
They were very empathic, polite, tactful and educated.
Nevertheless they tell you the truth and don't hide behind a smiling mask.
Ernest people.
They had a strong sense of duty and were extremely reliable.
After two weeks of intense work… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ludmila & Leonel Andres) for host
We had a great experience with Imogen in her Farm. We had a really good time there, amd we fell very confortable. The farm is beautifull, we sleep in a really nice Caravan, we enjoyed every meals, and we did a several works there. Imogen is a good person, we shared nice time togheter, we went to the lake, to the city and we shared nice… read more
3 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
I spent three weeks at Imogen’s place and we have done many different kinds of work such as cutting grass, cleaning around the olive trees, feeding animals, cooking and much more.
In free time we went to the lake and to the sea or took a short bath in the cistern.
Imogen is really nice and kind, she loves her work and takes her time to show you… read more
In free time we went to the lake and to the sea or took a short bath in the cistern.
Imogen is really nice and kind, she loves her work and takes her time to show you… read more
29 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Alice was like a fairy on our farm.
She is practical, intelligent, wise and diligent.
She is respectful, polite, interested and interesting.
She helped in many ways and we had even some beautiful adventures.
It was a wonderful time with her, I miss her and hope that she comes back sometimes.
Thanks a lot, Alice (in Wonderland) for your presence,… read more
She is practical, intelligent, wise and diligent.
She is respectful, polite, interested and interesting.
She helped in many ways and we had even some beautiful adventures.
It was a wonderful time with her, I miss her and hope that she comes back sometimes.
Thanks a lot, Alice (in Wonderland) for your presence,… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
This is a very beautiful place and perfect for those, who are looking for working with their hands, surrounded by beautiful nature. Imogen has plenty of knowlege and live experience and you can have great talks with her.
She is very caring and interested in you as a person.
She is also a great cook and in our free time she often took us to the… read more
She is very caring and interested in you as a person.
She is also a great cook and in our free time she often took us to the… read more
29 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja was a big help on our farm!
She was always helpful, practical, intelligent, participating.
It was a great pleasure to have her with us.
You are always welcome again, Ronja!
She was always helpful, practical, intelligent, participating.
It was a great pleasure to have her with us.
You are always welcome again, Ronja!
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (William)
William is the nicest, most balanced person I can imagine.
He is open and interested, always helpful, practical, smart.
I can't imagine any positive property, he has not.
Thank you, William, for being with us and for being who you are!
You are always welcome!
He is open and interested, always helpful, practical, smart.
I can't imagine any positive property, he has not.
Thank you, William, for being with us and for being who you are!
You are always welcome!
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dorottya) for host
Imogen has helped me straight when I was asking for her help by taking me after a previous, difficult workaway experience. First few days we didn't understand each others caracter, but after talking openly we started to get on well. This formed into a true, warm friendship. She is a very interesting women, very honest, good hearted person.
Go to… read more
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23 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
I spent almost 2 weeks at Imogen's place. I slept in a lovely Caravan between all the lovely Details of Imogen's farm. We got a whole lot of Food every day, were taken to the lake and the sea and to a Demonstration. I got a lot of valuable impressions. Important to know is probably that Imogen is interested in People who are willing to work with… read more
23 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We definitely won’t forget this experience.
This farm is very nice and also requires a lot of work. We met wonderful people between the host, the guests and the other workawayers. Imogen is a very interesting and nice woman with a big heart, you can talk with her about a lot of things (so take advantage).
She helped us in some things that we’ll… read more
This farm is very nice and also requires a lot of work. We met wonderful people between the host, the guests and the other workawayers. Imogen is a very interesting and nice woman with a big heart, you can talk with her about a lot of things (so take advantage).
She helped us in some things that we’ll… read more
31 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Beni) for host
29 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Eugenia & Luca) for host
Imogen is a great woman, she loves to talk about the world, the nature, the pople, ... She is kind and so helpful, and as long as you are nice and you have a positive attitude she will undoubtably be an amazing host.
I also want to say that Franci, her daughter is a great girl, we talked a lot and she might seem a bit shy at the beginning but I am… read more
I also want to say that Franci, her daughter is a great girl, we talked a lot and she might seem a bit shy at the beginning but I am… read more
8 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (André & Andries) for host
My friend and I spent 3 weeks here when Imogen was in Germany. Richard was looking after the farm and Jurgen was there too. Jurgen was always very friendly and generous.Richard is a great cook and an excellent craftsman. He taught us some new skills and some Greek too. We didn't have a car but Richard organised lifts with Dagmar the neighbour and… read more
3 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (Amalija) for host
I came here for two weeks and end up staying month and a half. This place is absolutely stunning, functionally arranged and productive. Both people and nature are delightful, grateful, adaptable, extremely interesting and enjoyable. For it to be so, work is required; therefor you should like it. There really are ways for everyone to express… read more
12 Mar 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Xavier)
I am very happy and thakfull about Lisa and Xavier.
I had to go away from my farm and let it in full confidence to them.
They didnt disappoint me. They looked after the animals and had cure of everything.
They are very nice and open and full of empathie.
I wish them a wonderfull future!
Salut Lisa, salut Xavier
je spere du voire vous encore
I had to go away from my farm and let it in full confidence to them.
They didnt disappoint me. They looked after the animals and had cure of everything.
They are very nice and open and full of empathie.
I wish them a wonderfull future!
Salut Lisa, salut Xavier
je spere du voire vous encore
(Very good
)
11 Mar 2013
Left by Workawayer (Xavier) for host
I wanted to leave this feedback much earlier but have been a long time without @..
So, I stayed with my girlfriend more than two months at Imogen's place.
Unfortunately, we didn't have the chance to know her better as she went to Germany a short time after we both arrived.
In december, we worked outside with Yurgen, helping mostly with the… read more
So, I stayed with my girlfriend more than two months at Imogen's place.
Unfortunately, we didn't have the chance to know her better as she went to Germany a short time after we both arrived.
In december, we worked outside with Yurgen, helping mostly with the… read more
