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

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    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.

    We would really like the workawayer/s who is/are independent.

    We will supply some basic food essentials when you get here; after that, you will need to procure your own food.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You (and your friends/partner/family) will be living there alone. 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. It would be best if you have some means of transport (the closest shop is about 8 km away).

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with the maintenance of the exterior of the house. Specifically, tasks include cutting the grass, picking up debris around the house, 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.
    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. However, we live not to far away and will definetely have some time to do something together.

  • Languages spoken

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

  • Accommodation

    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

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It would be best if you have a car because the bus stop is located 4 km from our place. If you are the adventurous type, you could also live here with your legs as your means of transport and hitchike into town. Within a 1 hour driving radius you have the beach, pretty villages like Fabriano, Gubbio, Assisi, and the Frasassi Caves.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    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.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

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

  • Can possibly accept pets

    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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 118112911582

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