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This aerial photo shows a rustic stone house with a red-tiled roof, a rectangular swimming pool, and surrounding trees in a peaceful, rural landscape.
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Join our extending small eco-friendly paradise in the South of Piemonte, Italy

  • Last activity : 19 Jul 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Over 6 years ago I decided to trade in a busy job in projectmanagement to persue a life long dream with a downsized, sustainable way of living and sharing my dream with potential guests. Tucked away on a hilltop in the Southern part of Piemonte, I found some abandoned natural stone barns and departed on a renovation project.

    I want to develop, grow and realize a small eco-resort for up to 14 guests surrounded by a food forest. So far I managed to create some apartments and I spent a lot of time converting a barren hill into a food forest based on man-made terraces with 150 fruit, almond and olive trees. My approach is permaculture based. I am no professional. I learn by doing and listening to nature. I love to cook, eat healthy and regular and experience with new recipes.

    Downsizing a living a simple life surrounded by nature is no easy journey, but I love every aspect of it. I am in essence a hard-working man persueing a dream which will take many more years.

    Until last year I could not really accommodate anybody, but now with the first apartments finished and the first experiences with guests, I realize more than ever that I would love to meet people who want to come and help me out. Different periods of the year call for different jobs.

    January - April/May: I will expand the food forest with another layer of terraces (to be build) using natural materials, planting trees, perennials, flowers and creating a more extensive vegetable garden. Adding more natural pinds and water storage and distribution systems are part of the project. There are also many maintenance tasks on the property from painting to creating tachted roofs for pergola's.

    May-September: I would love to have some help in hospitality so guests experience an awesome stay.

    September-december: Cleaning up and preparing the gardens and food forest for winter.

    Hope to find some interesting persons from different countries and walks of life who like to experience and explore a similar lifestyle. I have been a traveller for over a decade in my younger years and explored most of the world backpacking. In recent years you can find me taking trips with my camper van.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Sustainability
    Van life
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Culture
    Videography
    Blogging
    Astronomy
    Carpentry
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Books
    DIY & crafts
    History
    Music
    Plant care
    Photography
    Writing
    Architecture
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Hiking
    Camping
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you love to grow and improve your skills or teach me yours and help me improve mine, this can be a stimulating and useful experience for you. It's a simple and sustainable life with oneself, yet with the perks of comfort. We share food, life, emotions, stories and humanity together and learn from and about each other. I love having deep conversations, have wide interests in live in general as well as history. I try to move towards natural farming techniques, work on permaculture design and preparation of healthy food.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    The land around the property is about 4 ha which I am slowly developing into an agro-foresty project. There are some older terraces and newly created terraces where I develop a food forest, grow a vegetable garden and flowers. The help I seek depends on the seasons. January-May and September-December I provide free accommodation and food. If you are interested to work with me through the high season (May-August) I provide free accommodation, food and weekly wage to be discussed (at least minimum wage in Italy). If you come here, I hope you can work 5 hours a day for at least 5 days.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Each language brings to the table a different way of life, cultural aspects ad history. I am fascinated by the cultural difference in lifestyle of views. Linguistically I would love to learn more French. Happy to share whatever practical knowledge I have myself.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I can accommodate up to two persons in a space which still needs some work, but it has a shower, wood stove and wash basin. I have two common spaces where we cook and eat.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I am located in the countryside. There are no big cities in the neighborhood. There is public transport available and twice a week I go into town. The Ligurian seaside is about 50 minutes away. Other known towns within an hour are Alba, the Barolo wine region. This is a place very suitable for walking, hiking and cycling.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I can provide for a space down the hill. But there is no bathroom or toilet nearby. You will need to walk up the hill.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Miro

    Miro

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This aerial photo shows a rustic stone house with a red-tiled roof, a rectangular swimming pool, and surrounding trees in a peaceful, rural landscape.
Nestled in lush green hills, a rustic villa with a red roof overlooks a serene pool, parked cars, and offers stunning mountain views at sunset.
The image depicts a man working in a garden, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and buildings in the background.
The image depicts a man standing on a gravel path in a garden, surrounded by trees and plants, with a house in the background and a blue sky above.

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