Daily tasks around our house in peaceful countryside near Ancona, Italy

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  Description

  We are Elisa, Tosca, and Isidoro - 3 siblings - of Italian-American-German nationality. We were born and raised in they countryside of a charming village called Genga (in the Marche region).
  We spent our childhood immersed in nature and surrounded by animals.
  We grew up with WOOFERS and workawayers staying with us, and would like to continue to do so.
  Our "casa nel bosco" built by our father when he moved to Genga thirty years ago, holds great significance for us.
  Sadly, our Dad (also a workawayer host) recently passed away.
  We are looking for a workawayer or two to stay there and basically do some small jobs to keep the place looking nice and to just be there to keep an eye on things.
  This could be a good opportunity for someone writing a book, an artist, or someone who would like to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of today's world.
  
  Workawayers MUST have their own car. We know the idea of being lost in nature sounds beautiful but the reality is that you will need to get out at least to do some shopping. We don't live that far away but it is a little too far away for us to go more than once every 10 days or so.
  
  We would really like the workawayer/s who is/are independent, can get what needs to be done done.
  
  We will supply some basic food essentials when you get here; after that, you will need to procure your own food. For people staying in the winter, we will provide some wood; the rest you will have to collect in the woods (this is what our dad did) or buy it (we can help you find people who sell it). We ask that you leave the same amount of wood as you found so that the next people will have dry wood.
  
  Please remember that you MUST HAVE YOUR OWN CAR. Many think they can get around without one but trust us, you need a car here :)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Outdoor activities
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You (and your friends/partner/family) will be living there mostly alone - there may be an overlap with other workawayers sometimes. We live not to far away and will come by to visit. Of course we are always available to help you with any questions you have. Here you can live in harmony with nature, enjoy the silence, and create your little green space in Italy. You really need to have your own car to get around and explore.

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  Help

  We need help with the maintenance of the exterior of the house. Specifically, tasks include cutting the grass, painting, organizing the tool shed, and looking after two semi-stray cats.
  If you're interested, you can also cultivate fruits and vegetables.
  While there is a lot of work that "could" be done here, nothing "must" be done EXCEPT to cut the grass around the house and keep it looking nice. For this you should know how to use a strimmer/weedwacker or you can cut it by hand if you prefer.
  We will show you a number of things that "should" be done here and then you decide whatever project makes you happy.
  The work hours are very flexible.
  This workaway experience is more of a housesit since we do not live there.
  All of the stuff to do is things we (and our Dad) have done by ourselves in the past - we never ask to do things that we haven't done or don't know how to do :)

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Located 2 km down a dirt road, our two-story house, has a kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms, and 2 bedroom. There is no central heating. To warm the space, you'll need to use the stove. We have one very friendly neighbor (although they are not always there). The house is surrounded by nature. There are plenty of trees for you to hang up your hammock

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  What else ...

  WAs MUST have a car to get around. Within a 1 hour driving radius you have the beach, pretty villages like Fabriano, Gubbio, Assisi, and the Frasassi Caves (15 min. from our house).

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Digital nomads are welcome to come here. You can work on the desk in your bedroom or anywhere else in the house that you like. The wifi connection speed is good.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is plenty of space to park your car, motorcycle, and camper.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  All animals are welcome! At home, you will find only 2 male cats that live outdoors and never come in the house.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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