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I'm a young female soul in my early sixties living with a lovely family of cats on a hill surrounded by trees. On one side there is a beautiful view of a pine forest, and on the opposite side a far away sea view, near a small town in the province of Ragusa, in Sicily.
The plot is about 2000 sq meters, there are carob trees, olive trees, some fruit trees, young oaks and many pine trees and cypresses giving out a lovely scent to the place. The surrounding area is a mountain bike paradise so if you're on a road trip or wish to bring your bike you'll enjoy exploring the area on your bike in your free time.
The house is a small country house with an independent room with en-suite bathroom outside the main house for the guests.
I speak fluent Italian and English and get by with French. I'm sociable but I also like spending time in my own company, or in quiet company.
I practice yoga and Qi Gong daily and my guests are more than welcome to join me or learn from me.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Pets
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I speak fluent Italian and English and if you’re interested you can practice with me.
I like cooking Italian food and have picked up some Indian cooking skills that I can pass on. You can learn recognise spontaneous herbs and Italian cooking.
I've lived in England for over twenty years and I've assimilated the English culture so I'm not the classic Italian lady nor the typical English one. I like meeting new cultures and exchange views and skills.
I’ve practiced Yoga and QI Gong for 30 years and I can introduce you to these wonderful disciplines. Every morning we can meditate together if you wish.
Help
As I live by myself I appreciate any help you can give me to keep my garden and house tidy and lovely.
From time to time I need cat sitters to allow me to travel and visit friends and family who live in other countries. Obviously you must be a cat lover and have lived with cats, as they’re very special beings, independent and non compliant 😹
All I ask is that you be looking after my 6 cats, and keep the outdoor and indoor living space clean and tidy.
It would be great if you held a driving license as we’re 3.5km away from the nearest village and I’ll need a lift to the bus stop when I go away.
At the moment it would be lovely to have some help in the garden as the grass is growing faster than I’m cutting it!
I love recycling and up-cycling unwanted items of all sorts so if you’re a like minded person there is always something in need of improvement where we can express our creativity!
I'll provide you with a comfortable room with en-suite bathroom and good food, mostly seasonal vegetables and spontaneous herbs which we can forage in the area. There is a lot that Mother Earth provides for free in exchange of a bit of rain and sunshine!
We can practice yoga and QI GONG together or I can teach you from beginners level.
I love cooking and you can learn a lot from me or simply enjoy my creations. I love all type of cuisines so you can treat me to yours too! If you’re here house sitting whilst I’m away then you’ll be responsible for your own food.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation is in a double room with en-suite bathroom. The entry to the room is independent from the main house so you'll be able to enjoy your privacy.
I'm mainly vegetarian. I love foraging and in my recipes there are plenty of spontaneous herbs and locally sourced vegetables.
I don't buy fruit as it's often disappointing and I prefer to rely on what my garden and mother nature provides. If you want fruit that isn't available/or in season, then you're free to buy your own supply.
I don't buy vegetables that are out of seasons so we'll always eat what's available at any given season - and there is always something in need much available in this part of the earth!
What else ...
It’s a great place to be in peace and tranquility and to go walking if you’re here without me.
Public transport to the main nearby cities is available at a ten minutes drive and on a day off I'm willing to drive you at the bus station and pick you up.
The sea is about 40 minutes away from the place so if you love the sea this isn't for you but if you enjoy walking and cycling there are many trails all around the area and all you need to do is leave the house and.. walk.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (19)
He’s pleasant to be around, has healthy boundaries, and in his own way he is funny too 😅
Christopher worked hard to get the job done within the time frame given, and among other things, with someone else’s help, he built a great wooden staircase.
Christopher is full of… read more
I was there with Paul and we had a good time and completed a few projects. Even though I exhausted my energy a little, this stay did me a lot of… read more
I’m sure he will be an asset to any host needing him to help.
Thank you!
I managed to help Teresa with some electrical tasks sorting out lights, both inside and out, a little bit of plumbing, but mainly I was tiling the large flat roof.
I also managed,with some help, to construct a… read more
Her kindness extended through sharing time with her friends & sharing trips out to show me the area.
For work I would do… read more
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He’s pleasant to be around, has healthy boundaries, and in his own way he is funny too 😅
Christopher worked hard to get the job done within the time frame given, and among other things, with someone else’s help, he built a great wooden staircase.
Christopher is full of… read more
I was there with Paul and we had a good time and completed a few projects. Even though I exhausted my energy a little, this stay did me a lot of… read more
I’m sure he will be an asset to any host needing him to help.
Thank you!
I managed to help Teresa with some electrical tasks sorting out lights, both inside and out, a little bit of plumbing, but mainly I was tiling the large flat roof.
I also managed,with some help, to construct a… read more
Her kindness extended through sharing time with her friends & sharing trips out to show me the area.
For work I would do… read more
Amongst other smaller tasks, most importantly they finished off a wall in my garden working with enthusiasm and skill. And actually doing a… read more
After a shared morning of meditation, I would set to work on the property (tending to the chickens, and gardening) while she prepared a delicious lunch.
After eating together, I… read more
I spent about a month during March and April at Teresa's home and it was an absolutely stunning place in the countryside. Big yard on a hillside with a magnificent view. Such a nice spot in the middle of nature.
My main tasks were to look after Teresa's cats and chickens while… read more
Teresa is an easy person to stay and work with. She is very understanding and considerate. A couple of days when the temperature was too hot, she was kind enough to give me the day off. I also got to taste few of her special recipes and it was so good, be it Indian or Italian.… read more
She was here for a short time and proved to be very helpful with the tasks I had for her. With her calm energy she's a pleasure to be around. Jael's a great find for any host. Do not let yourself be biased by her young age for she's enormously… read more
He learned… read more
I will definitely miss the freshly squeezed orange juice and the delicious and healthy meals every day.
She had lots of… read more
After a long bicycle trip, I was really looking forward to stay on one place for a while. I was tired of biking and moving around from one place to an other. This place felt so good, that in the first weeks I didn't feel like going out. I enjoyed the fantastic view, the very… read more
You're welcome any time.
During two weeks I enjoyed Workaway-life with Teresa and her eight cat's. The days she unexpectedly had to level,… read more
I helped her with her cute cats while she went abroad to visit her brother.
The house feels very cozy with everything you might need, with a large terrace and a big garden! It is located in a beautiful place, with many paths to go for a run/walk.
There is a… read more
In total I stayed around 2 weeks to get to know her and the cats :)
The house is very beautifull with a nice terace and garden with a wunderfull view and posiibilities to go hiking, running cicling.
I had my own room (with possibilitiy for my own bathroom), we always cooked togeether and… read more
