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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
22 Jul 2019
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Description
We are a little community of 8 people and 6 kids ,we live in simple way in contact with the nature ,we likes sharing life and knowledge .we have two houses in the middle of countryside of chianti region .we are surrounded by olive trees , aromatic plants, and forest, we practice gardening, bakery in wood hoven ,growing the aromatic plants and erborist remedy .we practice homescholing for the kids.we have two pigs,a goat one ship, 20 chicken.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp with Eco ProjectsHelp around the houseLanguage practiceTeachingUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
learning about the processing of distillation of the plant ,recognize wild plants , make bread with ancient receipt , practice in the garden,practice italian language,play with the kids and animal,be in wander full place with wander full people.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
collecting aromatic plant, help in the distillation,cleaning the house,help with wood hoven(ex start the fire) help in the vegetable garden (watering) help with the kids ,basic building(fixing the small structure).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: BeginnerAccommodation
you can stay in a private room ,sharing bathroom and kitchen,we provide food (mostly from the garden) ,prevalent vegetarian but sometimes we sacrifice a chicken.
What else ...
we are in the middle of chianti region 36 km from Florence city , you get there with 40 minute by bus,Empoli( small city )30 minute by bus and there you have a train for siena ,pisa and florence.
you can do a walk ,go in a festivals in the area,swimming in a lake,go to the hare krisna ashram,do sweat lodge( temazcal)in the sacral circle ,visit florence.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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week