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30 Jun 2025
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Myself, Hans-Hermann (Artist and Biologist) and my wife Elisa (Art and Gardens curator) live in the countryside less than one hour from Rome on a hill overlooking lake Bracciano and the Mediterranean sea and we can host a person or two willing to help us mainly in our garden maintenance. Short or long term full hospitality with private room and facilities, but do apply only if with previous experience in the countryside (two and a half km to the nearest villlage) and really motivated to work and learn how to maintain a big garden. If you are not mothertongue English, Italian or German, you shoud speak fluently at least one of the three for clear communication. The only pet is a very indipendent cat.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Art & design
Gardening
Photography
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have chosen to live in the heart of Italy for our love of Mediterranean climate and culture, we are very close to nature and to world cultures, we have traveled in the five continents and speak several languages besides our mother tongue Italian and German. Our library include books in Italian, German, English, French, etc. about art, cinema, photography, architecture, landscape, gardens, music, literature, etc.
Help
At this stage priority is helping in the garden, light wood constructions and general house maintenance.
Also restoring a VW T1 bus together with me, in company of good music.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
Private room with bathroom, living room and own kitchen. Usually we share a main meal but when not possible you will have the meal ready or you can cook it yourself.
What else ...
You can enjoy our garden and light trekking in the woods, forest and hills around the house. We can help you in visiting the area, go to the local cinema with films in v.o, take you to the local train or bus to Rome or Viterbo.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 174622979761
Feedback (16)
5 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka)
It has been a pleasure spending 16 days with Agnieszka working in the garden and exploring sites nearby. She is passionate about plants and she appreciated learning which local herbs we collect for the different recepies I cooked. She is very collaborative and very efficient in accomplishing the different chores. She is welcome back anytime. Wir… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka) for host
I chose this place for my first stay with Workaway and it was the best choice. At the beginning there was some confusion related to the organization of work. Then it only got better, working in the garden with Elisa gave satisfaction - we tidied up different parts of the garden: raking leaves, cleaning dead branches, building a fence of branches,… read more
27 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Erin) for host
I was here for 2 weeks. This property is 1 hectare of land that is a creation that began in 1993. Elisa and Hans-Herman have put their heart and soul into this beautiful place. The property is filled with many plants primarily of Cistus. Unfortunately, I will not be able to see everything in bloom. Elisa and Hans-Herman made sure I was well taken… read more
10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)
Erin has a real passion for plants and her energy is remarkable. Her contribution to planting and resetting some areas of our garden was a true asset to our projects. She is very indipendent but we think she appreciated our local herbs recepies . She is welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (BritSchulz) for host
Es war eine ganz besonders positive und schöne Workaway-Erfahrung bei Elisa und Hans-Hermann. Sie haben mich warmherzig und offen empfangen und ich fühlte mich gleich sehr wohl bei ihnen.
Ihr Garten ist ein Traum. Man hat einen phantastischen Blick über das Land zum Vulkansee und darüber hinaus bis zum Meer, das sich am Horizont erahnen lässt.… read more
Ihr Garten ist ein Traum. Man hat einen phantastischen Blick über das Land zum Vulkansee und darüber hinaus bis zum Meer, das sich am Horizont erahnen lässt.… read more
17 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (BritSchulz)
Birgit is a very special person: kind, motivated, responsive and ...able! She helped us a lot in the garden and she carried out all the activities with confidence and passion. We enjoyed the time spent with her, not only working but also talking and sharing meals and we only regret that it was too short. We thank her and are looking forward to… read more
(Excellent
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5 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka)
It has been a pleasure spending 16 days with Agnieszka working in the garden and exploring sites nearby. She is passionate about plants and she appreciated learning which local herbs we collect for the different recepies I cooked. She is very collaborative and very efficient in accomplishing the different chores. She is welcome back anytime. Wir… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka) for host
I chose this place for my first stay with Workaway and it was the best choice. At the beginning there was some confusion related to the organization of work. Then it only got better, working in the garden with Elisa gave satisfaction - we tidied up different parts of the garden: raking leaves, cleaning dead branches, building a fence of branches,… read more
27 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Erin) for host
I was here for 2 weeks. This property is 1 hectare of land that is a creation that began in 1993. Elisa and Hans-Herman have put their heart and soul into this beautiful place. The property is filled with many plants primarily of Cistus. Unfortunately, I will not be able to see everything in bloom. Elisa and Hans-Herman made sure I was well taken… read more
10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)
Erin has a real passion for plants and her energy is remarkable. Her contribution to planting and resetting some areas of our garden was a true asset to our projects. She is very indipendent but we think she appreciated our local herbs recepies . She is welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (BritSchulz) for host
Es war eine ganz besonders positive und schöne Workaway-Erfahrung bei Elisa und Hans-Hermann. Sie haben mich warmherzig und offen empfangen und ich fühlte mich gleich sehr wohl bei ihnen.
Ihr Garten ist ein Traum. Man hat einen phantastischen Blick über das Land zum Vulkansee und darüber hinaus bis zum Meer, das sich am Horizont erahnen lässt.… read more
Ihr Garten ist ein Traum. Man hat einen phantastischen Blick über das Land zum Vulkansee und darüber hinaus bis zum Meer, das sich am Horizont erahnen lässt.… read more
17 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (BritSchulz)
Birgit is a very special person: kind, motivated, responsive and ...able! She helped us a lot in the garden and she carried out all the activities with confidence and passion. We enjoyed the time spent with her, not only working but also talking and sharing meals and we only regret that it was too short. We thank her and are looking forward to… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mona & Franz) for host
Wir verbrachten 5 super interessante Wochen bei Elisa und Hans-Hermann.
Den landschaftliche Garten rund ums Haus konnten wir mit der Zeit durch unsere Aufgaben (z.B. Laub rechen, geschnittene Zweige sammeln und wegbringen, Errichten einer Holzwand) immer näher kennen lernen und so auch die Intentionen Elisas hinter der Gestaltung des Gartens… read more
Den landschaftliche Garten rund ums Haus konnten wir mit der Zeit durch unsere Aufgaben (z.B. Laub rechen, geschnittene Zweige sammeln und wegbringen, Errichten einer Holzwand) immer näher kennen lernen und so auch die Intentionen Elisas hinter der Gestaltung des Gartens… read more
21 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mona & Franz)
Mona und Franz sind zwei sehr nette junge Architekten, mit denen wir uns gut verstanden haben. Sie haben uns bei der Handarbeit im Garten sehr gut unterstützt und darüber hinaus bei der Erstellung einer neuen architektonisch genauen Karte des Gartens geholfen. Das Kennenlernen und die Kommunikation wurde im Laufe des Aufenthaltes immer intensiver… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Vinzenz) for host
The Place is really nice (a beautiful garden, silence, clear air, lake view, sun deck w/ pool, flat with fireplace)
I received a very attentive an generous supply with food and delicious meals. They enjoyed telling about their projects in arts, film, garden architecture and environmental protecion.
What I enjoyed working with Elisa was the direct… read more
I received a very attentive an generous supply with food and delicious meals. They enjoyed telling about their projects in arts, film, garden architecture and environmental protecion.
What I enjoyed working with Elisa was the direct… read more
20 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Adriana & Lukas) for host
The accomodation is very comfortable in a beautiful location away from the vilage but with a stunning view of the lake . The garden is big sometimes with hard work and one can learn a lot about planting pruning trimming . general maintience . Elisa and Hans care a lot about good comunication .
13 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Abigayle)
(Good)
3 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Abigayle) for host
24 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Frieda & Lissy)
Frieda and Lissy are two very nice young ladies who know how to enjoy life and share their positive energy. Frieda is very skilled and experienced for gardening and both were a nice help. We wish them the best and we would be happy to welcome them back .
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Frieda & Lissy) for host
We were two weeks at Elisa‘s and Hans-Hermann‘s house. We had a nice room with a private bathroom and also a nice kitchen with a terrace. The time with them was very lovely.
Elisa is a very powerful woman and knows everything about the garden. We worked with her together most of the time and helped her with gardening tasks, e.g. collect leaves,… read more
Elisa is a very powerful woman and knows everything about the garden. We worked with her together most of the time and helped her with gardening tasks, e.g. collect leaves,… read more
24 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo)
Ricardo is a smart young man with very positive energy. We really appreciated his help in different chores of the garden. We wish him and Lena the best for their future plans.
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo) for host
Me and my girlfriend Lena spent a week at Elisa's and Hans' property and I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity. I can't stress enough how considerate they were with us at all times. To cite a few examples, they cooked typical Italian dishes for us, filled the fridge with the food we liked, drove us to nearby towns, allowed us to swim in… read more
25 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tomohiro & Kana)
Having Kana and Tomohiro staying with us was a real pleasure and a beautiful experience. They are kind, extremely correct and interested in different cultures and traditions and their involvement and love for nature is really sincere. We appreciated their engagement and enthusiasm in helping us in the garden and with the VWT1 bus. What a nice… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tomohiro & Kana) for host
We had a wonderful two weeks at Bassano Romano.
The garden that Elisa and Hans have created over 30 years was so beautiful that it was the most wonderful place I have ever experienced in my life🌸🌳🌱🌹
There are many flowers, trees, herbs, … if we change the point of view, we can see different face of the garden. It was awesome.
And then, Hans told… read more
The garden that Elisa and Hans have created over 30 years was so beautiful that it was the most wonderful place I have ever experienced in my life🌸🌳🌱🌹
There are many flowers, trees, herbs, … if we change the point of view, we can see different face of the garden. It was awesome.
And then, Hans told… read more
14 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresia & Petrus)
What a couple! Hard workers and so many skills. We accomplished a project in the best way as they combine talent with understanding of vision and technics! Unfortunately they could not stay longer but I am grateful for their help and once more I can write - as I kept repeating when they were there : Perfect, thank you and please, stop working!… read more
(Very good)
13 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Theresia & Petrus) for host
Situated on a beautiful property, very comfortable room and bathroom and Elisa always looked that we were well fed with delicious meals or the ingredients to make it ourselves.
We enjoyed the project given to us, we build an exterior staircase from wood and stone. Elisa makes sure that all equipment and right tools are available to get the job… read more
We enjoyed the project given to us, we build an exterior staircase from wood and stone. Elisa makes sure that all equipment and right tools are available to get the job… read more
10 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (leonieestelle)
You should first read the feedback Leone left on her experience in our place. Her tips are really good and they will help us in our future experience with other workawayers. We will definitely select people who are really experienced and really interested in our naturalistic mediterranean art and botanical garden. Communication with her started on… read more
(Good)
6 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (leonieestelle) for host
I think under different circumstances I could have had a more enjoyable time with Elisa and Hans-Hermann. In order for future volunteers to have that chance, here are some tips:
1) Elisa is a perfectionist. It explains why the garden looks insanely beautiful but it also means that she has quite high standards as to what people ought to know and… read more
1) Elisa is a perfectionist. It explains why the garden looks insanely beautiful but it also means that she has quite high standards as to what people ought to know and… read more
2 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Antoine & Camille ) for host
Thanks to Elisa and Hans Hermann for their hospitality.
We spent one week in their house and have been very weel welcomed.
They're both passionated, Elisa about nature and her garden and Hans by art and nature.
Antoine helped mostly with the VW T1 to remove old paint and Camille mor in the garden.
Elisa also brought us to Tivoli, a very nice town… read more
We spent one week in their house and have been very weel welcomed.
They're both passionated, Elisa about nature and her garden and Hans by art and nature.
Antoine helped mostly with the VW T1 to remove old paint and Camille mor in the garden.
Elisa also brought us to Tivoli, a very nice town… read more
16 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxi)
Maxi is a nice and easy going young man. He can work hard when needed. We appreciated his help on many activities, he is trustworthy and on top of that he enjoys cooking and bakes great bread. We hope to welcome him back soon!
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maxi) for host
I stayed 3 weeks in this amazing place. I really felt at home. Hans Herman and Elisa are very kind, very attentive, excellent people, with many interesting stories and anecdotes to tell. It is a good place to enjoy nature, take care of it and above all try the delicious Italian food made by Elisa.
I hope to return at some point.
Thanks for… read more
I hope to return at some point.
Thanks for… read more
11 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Naja Karoline )
Naja is a very nice, clever and interesting young woman. We enjoyed her presence and appreciated her help. She also showed us how to bake bread with her surprisingly easy recepy We wold be happy to welcome her back.
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Naja Karoline ) for host
I really enjoyed my two week-stay with Elisa and Hans Hermann. They are very interesting and generous people with a lot of interesting stories to tell. Upon arrival I immediately felt that they make a great effort to make you feel at home! When not working in their lovely garden, maintaining the house or helping them with various projects, we… read more
22 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Franco Federico) for host
Hans Herman and Elisa are wonderful hosts! They are not only interesting and kind people but also super interested in giving workawayers the best experience!
They received me in their "piece of heaven" (their house with this fantastic garden), not far away from Rome and each day was unique! We could share many meals and I could also immerse in… read more
They received me in their "piece of heaven" (their house with this fantastic garden), not far away from Rome and each day was unique! We could share many meals and I could also immerse in… read more
21 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Franco Federico)
Franco is a real gentle and kind young man, good mannered and also well educated. We exchanged intensive Italian and German conversations and he also told us a lot about his country. We really appreciated his help in garden work and the last day he even made bread and prepared excellent "empanadas" for us. We'll welcome him back any time, we have… read more
(Excellent)
