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We are a group of friends that bought a mountain house. Hidden in the Alps, with fresh air and clear water, it's the place where we want to have good times.
It is a place for anyone who enjoys mountain, good-mood people and spending time together. We are planning to do massive restoration works at the main building, plus some gardening and wood chopping. Details about the tasks are weekly discussed according to priority and workforce.
It's going to be the five of us, plus our friends, plus any workawayers that might want to join, plus animals :) We are not living there all the time but mainly staying during weekends, so we can host just during weekends or specific periods. Max 1 week stay, more it's too hardcore.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will deal with real works, according to what you know and what you want to learn. All of us has done international experiences, so the integration will be frictonless. Obviously we expect travellers to be motivated to work, learn and stay
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Anything related to building, restoration, gardening and mountain activity. IMPORTANT: it's NOT a man-only job, it's for everyone. According to our experience, girls are actually much stronger :) We've been working for almost five years and fun part is yet to come. We firmly believe in the value of exchanging knowledge so travellers are more than welcome to propose any activity or task they like.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Everybody will sleep on the floor with matresses or camping mats. The house is composed by different rooms. The main one, just above the kitchen, is the sleeping room where everyone is staying.
Keep in mind that it is a moutain house. Dry toilet and shower outside, animals, spiders and so on. If you are looking for a comfy and clean place, this might not be the best option.
About food, we will provide everything. The idea is sharing the 100% of time and experience, so we are going to cook together. So breakfast/luch/dinner is included. Let us know if you have any allergy or intollerance to get ready in advance.
What else ...
We are in the Alps. There are plenty of routes to go. And Milan is 1,5 hrs by train from the nearest station. There's a lake for sailing and swimming not far away (by car).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
It's possible to park your vehicle close by but keep in mind is a steep, dirt and rocky mountain road, so for sure not accessible by all means.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are welcome, well-behaved owners too. If you have other kind of pets might not be a problem, just let us know before.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Giacomo and the other guys created an uplifting working atmosphere, where you could choose, which task you wanted to be a part of. I mortared a stone wall with a fellow workawayer, which was fun and satisfying. The atmosphere in general is… read more
Giacomo and the rest of the family were so kind and welcoming! The facilities were better than I expected and the hosts are experienced and helpful if you come underprepared. I would definitely recommend planning to stay a full week! It was a relaxing atmosphere where work didn't feel like work but at the end of the… read more
My 2 daughters and I had a wonderful week!
Before coming, I was worried about how my 6 and 9 year old daughters would be able to participate in the work. But the hosts were very welcoming and offered missions that suited them. They were very happy to participate.
We helped redo the path and the stairs… read more
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Giacomo and the other guys created an uplifting working atmosphere, where you could choose, which task you wanted to be a part of. I mortared a stone wall with a fellow workawayer, which was fun and satisfying. The atmosphere in general is… read more
Giacomo and the rest of the family were so kind and welcoming! The facilities were better than I expected and the hosts are experienced and helpful if you come underprepared. I would definitely recommend planning to stay a full week! It was a relaxing atmosphere where work didn't feel like work but at the end of the… read more
My 2 daughters and I had a wonderful week!
Before coming, I was worried about how my 6 and 9 year old daughters would be able to participate in the work. But the hosts were very welcoming and offered missions that suited them. They were very happy to participate.
We helped redo the path and the stairs… read more
Thanks a ton for sharing your experience and enthusiasm with us!
He has committed to all possible tasks with a contagious passion, bringing joy and energy to all his companions.
Thanks again for staying with us!
You will be always very welcome
From the team with <3
You stole a piece of our heart, but it's fine as now you have a… read more
Tommy and Giacomo allocated us with clear tasks and I've learnt SO MUCH in just only two weeks! Working was fun and rewarding (especially the wood chopping party! 🪵🪵🪵🪓) and they are always up for some jokes :D They never micromanage us but would give us great tips and support and showed us some really cool… read more
Always welcome to come back
Great host, good people and perfect vibes. Work that gives you satisfaction and nature which provide you happiness.
I'm glad to become part of the family.
Thank you very much Giacomo and good luck for the next generation of workawayers :)
Giacomo was a great guitar teacher for me, and i hope to see them all soon.
They have great hospitality and they work really hard to realize their dream.
I loved the time spent at the place.
It's so inspiring to see a group of friend with a career and a normal life, having a project such this one together.
Wintertime in the mountain is beautiful, and despite what I was prepared to, I've never been cold!
I spent there one week and it has been the perfect break I… read more
Despite the bad weather and the particularly isolated location there were a lot of sympathic people participating at the wood camp and everything was well organized with proactive teamwork.
I enjoyed transporting wood by human chain, sliding big trunks down the mountain side and participating at… read more
it was amazing to have you here. Thanks a ton for everything, we wouldn't have made the deck without your help. Seriously (and you know how difficult is for me to stay serious)
You'll be always welcome, so have a nice trip and come back whenever you want.
Ciao ciao
But really, spending time in the mountains with this group was incredible. They were extremely welcoming and inclusive and always down for a good laugh and some fun work. Yes, I really did have… read more
Pier loves you <3
The work is not hard, every day there are different things to do, like building or chopping woods or something like this. You are totally in the nature and this is really relaxing. I hope return there another time!!! :)
