Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Feedback
41
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Description
Hello I am Francesco . one week stay might be ok to me for some help for longer we can talk about it
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They could learn about organic farming , italian language and italian culture. This little spot of land is organic certified since a long time, people interested in the country simple lifestyle are welcome . Depending by the moment it would be possible to meet some locals and have an exchange of ideas with them. Downtown is reachable by feet and this open up the opportunity to eady visit the towns of the gulf and discovers the treasures of the area.
Help
Help in maintenance and garden, olive trees and terraces in the organic garden. Depending by the moment of the year , sometimes there is the olive harvest , sometimes the maintenance of the terraces or help in fixing stuff . If you have questions don't hesitate to write me
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
In an indipendent room .
What else ...
The house is quite on the road so there is noise of a lot of cars passing in front of it, in case you are very sensitive to this, by the other hand is very close to the beach which is reachable in a few minutes by feet . The place is basic and rustic.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week
Host ref number: 18781578514b
Feedback (22)
14/08/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine spent 1 week at my farm and I enjoyed every day of him being here
He is enthusiastic, calm, hardworking, respectful and pleasant company to have around .
Also i was a friend with other volunteer to go around during the free time
I sure would recommend Antoine to any host
He is enthusiastic, calm, hardworking, respectful and pleasant company to have around .
Also i was a friend with other volunteer to go around during the free time
I sure would recommend Antoine to any host
(Excellent
)
12/08/2022
Francesco is a great host, I had a a nice experience. Hard working rewarded by good food and a beach juste nearby.
It's a very physical work to take care of the terraces but you can see the beautiful sea from the hill.
Francesco is a clever man that has a lot of experience and anecdotes to share, very interesting if you want to learn some new… read more
It's a very physical work to take care of the terraces but you can see the beautiful sea from the hill.
Francesco is a clever man that has a lot of experience and anecdotes to share, very interesting if you want to learn some new… read more
21/07/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Vincent is very respectful, peaceful and sweet person. He is a true pleasure to host. Very easy going, uncomplicated and courteous. He was always willing to help out and learn. He helped me with dry wall. . he is a real team player and knows when to focus and also when to have fun. Vincent will always be welcome.
He is unfailingly polite, helpful… read more
He is unfailingly polite, helpful… read more
(Excellent
)
16/07/2022
I spent one week with Francesco doing a dry wall. The work is very hard so the better is to have a good physical condition and, even more important, a strong motivation. Francesco is totally honest with this and tells it right away, but these are must needed works since it's for the terraces of the olive trees, so typical of the mountainous… read more
30/06/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Jacob)
It was a real joy having Holly and Jacob here. Holly got on well with everyone enjoyed the location to its fullest through long visit around with jacob and helped both hard and effectively. We look forward very much to welcoming them back. Holly is full of energy and vitality, with a super positive view of life; someone who really does 'seize the… read more
(Excellent
)
24/06/2022
We worked with Francesco and a couple other workawayers in Diano Marina for a week and it was excellent! The work is very physically demanding so do not come unless you are prepared to lift heavy things and work extremely hard in the heat. But it was fair and Francesco was very communicative about time off and the daily work schedule. We enjoyed… read more
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14/08/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine spent 1 week at my farm and I enjoyed every day of him being here
He is enthusiastic, calm, hardworking, respectful and pleasant company to have around .
Also i was a friend with other volunteer to go around during the free time
I sure would recommend Antoine to any host
He is enthusiastic, calm, hardworking, respectful and pleasant company to have around .
Also i was a friend with other volunteer to go around during the free time
I sure would recommend Antoine to any host
(Excellent
)
12/08/2022
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
Francesco is a great host, I had a a nice experience. Hard working rewarded by good food and a beach juste nearby.
It's a very physical work to take care of the terraces but you can see the beautiful sea from the hill.
Francesco is a clever man that has a lot of experience and anecdotes to share, very interesting if you want to learn some new… read more
It's a very physical work to take care of the terraces but you can see the beautiful sea from the hill.
Francesco is a clever man that has a lot of experience and anecdotes to share, very interesting if you want to learn some new… read more
21/07/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Vincent is very respectful, peaceful and sweet person. He is a true pleasure to host. Very easy going, uncomplicated and courteous. He was always willing to help out and learn. He helped me with dry wall. . he is a real team player and knows when to focus and also when to have fun. Vincent will always be welcome.
He is unfailingly polite, helpful… read more
He is unfailingly polite, helpful… read more
(Excellent
)
16/07/2022
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
I spent one week with Francesco doing a dry wall. The work is very hard so the better is to have a good physical condition and, even more important, a strong motivation. Francesco is totally honest with this and tells it right away, but these are must needed works since it's for the terraces of the olive trees, so typical of the mountainous… read more
30/06/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Jacob)
It was a real joy having Holly and Jacob here. Holly got on well with everyone enjoyed the location to its fullest through long visit around with jacob and helped both hard and effectively. We look forward very much to welcoming them back. Holly is full of energy and vitality, with a super positive view of life; someone who really does 'seize the… read more
(Excellent
)
24/06/2022
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Jacob) for host
We worked with Francesco and a couple other workawayers in Diano Marina for a week and it was excellent! The work is very physically demanding so do not come unless you are prepared to lift heavy things and work extremely hard in the heat. But it was fair and Francesco was very communicative about time off and the daily work schedule. We enjoyed… read more
30/06/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivan)
It has been a beautiful experience to have Ivan live with us for a period. Very helpful and thoughtful with all the tasks given, I would definitely take him in again! Hope you will pop by again at some point :-)
Hugs
Hugs
(Excellent
)
26/06/2022
Left by Workawayer (Ivan) for host
I spent 3 weeks at Francesco's place and I had a great time. The job was hard but Francesco and Laura are great host and the food was good so I really enjoyed it. Also the location is very good since it is close to the beach.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to spend some time away from the city and enjoy the naure.
I wish you and Laura… read more
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to spend some time away from the city and enjoy the naure.
I wish you and Laura… read more
29/09/2019
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
I stayed with Francesca for about 12 days and I can definitely say that it was worthwhile and I felt like part of the family by the end of it :)
Francesca is a special character with an amazing personality and she cooks the most amazing food!!!!
I loved the dinner conversations and I learnt lots about the area and I was fortunate enough to visit… read more
Francesca is a special character with an amazing personality and she cooks the most amazing food!!!!
I loved the dinner conversations and I learnt lots about the area and I was fortunate enough to visit… read more
06/09/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Georges)
George is a great guy . Very flexible and friendly , extremely well mannerd and positive , adaptable . Good in creating a great atmosphere and helping out in the project . He is suitable in doing things in a group and very cordial whit everyone around he create an environment of open communication.
Thank you George
Thank you George
(Excellent
)
04/09/2018
Left by Workawayer (Georges) for host
I spent a week at Francesco's and Laura's, and it was a great first workaway experience ! The work was very physical and intense but very satisfying. We spent a week building two stone walls with two other workawayers in the mornings and late afternoons. Between work hours we had the opportunity to chill at the beach and visit the local towns. In… read more
22/08/2016
Left by Workawayer (Garrett) for host
I stayed with Fra for 8 days in June. It was a great experience. The work was hard but fair and he gave me a choice of which tasks I wanted to work on. The beach in Diano Marina is less than a 15 minute walk away which made it very easy to relax after working hours were over. Imperia (where there are some very interesting things to see) is also… read more
06/06/2016
Left by Workawayer (Ashleigh) for host
I helped with Fra for just over a week. I had a lovely time! The work was fair, the food was good, and it was walking distance from the beach. It was a bit rustic and breakfast and lunch are the two meals that are made but if that's not a problem you will have a good time. It's a bit noisy right on the road but the views are amazing. Overall a… read more
31/12/2015
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Fra is an amazing host. Very friendly and very gracious . he has amazing house, I was very comfortable. Diano marina is a beautiful town. I would recommend Fra as a host to anyone that wants to enjoy an authentic Italian countryside.
18/09/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Maria is a very intelligent and open minded person, she is willing to work reliable and also a nice cook. The atmosphere was lovely and peaceful. She has good skills and is flexible and adaptable . I really enjoyed to have her here. She is interested in learning available in teaching . I sure would recommend her highly
(Excellent
)
17/09/2015
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
I highly recommend Fras olive tree farm to people that enjoy physical work in the outdoors (digging with a pickax, lifiting and sorting stones, cutting back olive tree branches), as well as those that take pleasure in house restoration: painting walls, doors, fixing cracks in the walls etc.
Fra takes to your needs and will put a motivated… read more
Fra takes to your needs and will put a motivated… read more
24/08/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia)
Sonia is a nice and reliable woman, available and loyal. It has been a pleasure to host her , she is independent and calm , good company for all the other volunteers, never intrusive we had intense moments of discussion and exchange of views as well as moment of wonderful laughter with all the other volunteers.Her presence has been positive and I… read more
(Excellent
)
23/08/2015
Left by Workawayer (Sonia) for host
Very good experience in diano marina! Francesco is a very nice host, very respectful and always taking good care of the workers! The work was hard but only 5 hours per day and the atmosfere was very nice! The food was also ok. I had very interesting conversations during my stay and i enjoy a lot the places around especially imperia and cervo!… read more
22/08/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias & Katia)
I had a very good time with Tobias.
Helpful and available, always taking care of everyone round, willing as a friend , interested in the project and in all the conversation
Thanks and see you soon
Helpful and available, always taking care of everyone round, willing as a friend , interested in the project and in all the conversation
Thanks and see you soon
(Excellent
)
19/08/2015
Left by Workawayer (Tobias & Katia) for host
I stayed for 10 days at Francescos farm in Diano Marina and really enjoyed it: great food, nice conversations and nice shorttrips to beautiful places! The work (building stonwalls) was sometimes hard, but also lots of fun!! Thank you for the great experience and hope to see you and Nur soon! Best wishes
31/07/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Milly)
I had a nice time with Milly and Rachel , they were very helpfull in the kitchen, cleaning up and never letting me doing that. I tried the amazing lasagna of Rachel too!! . Besides they were very indipendent and adaptable to the rustic countryside lifestyle that they enjoied and we had lot of fun time togheter. They have been keen in helping in… read more
(Excellent
)
29/07/2015
Left by Workawayer (Milly) for host
Francesco was a fantastic host, very helpful and generous and a wonderful cook. I stayed with him with a friend for 9 days in Diana helping to clear an area of the terrace that had fallen during flooding. The work was simple and hard although not too heavy, Fra was very considerate to our abilities and strength. The atmosphere of the place was… read more
13/06/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose)
With Jose and the other partecipating at this volunteering project has been really nice to stay . Jose was available and a good helper . Good spirit of adjustment , interest in the project and a nice presence. In spite of his short stay a great availabity and regularity in partecipating to the project
(Excellent
)
07/06/2015
Left by Workawayer (Jose) for host
Francesco and his mother are two very nice people, working with Francesco in the preparation of a wall was a very rewarding experience, also great fun to work with two other workawers. Many thanks Francesco and your mom
13/06/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Preston)
Preston is fantastic , real good help and interest in the project , prompt and accurate, polite and enjoyable .Thank you so much Preston
(Excellent
)
08/06/2015
Left by Workawayer (Preston) for host
This was my first workaway in Diano building walls for olive trees, and it was perfect, Francesco and his mom were very welcoming and the work was rewarding. His mom's and Laura's cooking was spectacular, and the other workerawayers were really good people, Thank you Francesco for a great workaway experience!
01/10/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jin)
Jin is great, he is an handsome model , he did the best to help in the country
You can see that his best talent is to be photographed.
So if you like to photograph will be great to host jin for you.
Thank you jin for your great effort and good luck with your career of model
You can see that his best talent is to be photographed.
So if you like to photograph will be great to host jin for you.
Thank you jin for your great effort and good luck with your career of model
(Excellent
)
18/08/2014
Left by Workawayer (Jin) for host
Francesco and Laura are amazing people! I cannot explain how welcoming and hospitable they were. I felt so at home and never went hungry. It was a great first experience with workaway. I hope to come back to Italy to see them both. They are very awesome people and I am so glad I got to meet them and share their home.
01/10/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Great help and a very polite and available guy
Thank you again mat and I hope to see you again
Thank you again mat and I hope to see you again
(Excellent
)
23/07/2014
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
I worked with Francesco for three months. Friendly and welcoming and there was plenty of good food. The place has an amazing view of the sea and the terraces are something I've never seen anywhere else. Lots of hard work but well worth it.
01/10/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Thommy Borrits & Daniel)
This guy is great,
The only problem is that is often drunk , but he will try to do the best to help you out. Thank you for the help
The only problem is that is often drunk , but he will try to do the best to help you out. Thank you for the help
(Excellent
)
31/07/2014
Left by Workawayer (Thommy Borrits & Daniel) for host
I had the pleasure of working with Francesco for 10 days in July this year and I had an amazing time enjoying the scenery of Diano Marina, the company of other workawayers and Laura's cooking.
The product of all the hard work made it even more worth the effort.
Thank you Francesco and Laura for a great time! :)
The product of all the hard work made it even more worth the effort.
Thank you Francesco and Laura for a great time! :)
01/10/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jacob is such a great helper , you will be really, really but really lucky to host a guy like this. He is a tireless guy in spite of is look. So you have to stop him a certain point otherwise he will help you with a great enthusiasm until the work is completely done. In the beginning he looks lazy but if then he likes the work then is amazing, so… read more
(Excellent
)
18/07/2014
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
This was my first volunteerring experience and Francesco Lara and Nur and a great group of fellow workawayers made it a great experience. I stayed with Francesco in the marina, and the location there is beautiful. The accomadation was very pleasant and there was always good food and plenty of it for everyone. Definetely a workaway I would do… read more
18/07/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Tomasz)
Hi Tomas!!!! Thanks for coming in diano marina ,for your help and nice enjoying time. I wait for you next in piacenza you are always welcome.
Excellent help , good energy and lot of enthusiasm always
Excellent help , good energy and lot of enthusiasm always
(Excellent
)
17/07/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Henry)
Thank you Henry for your great help . Henry is available , polite and a strong help . Easy to adapt and to stay with other people.
(Excellent
)
16/07/2014
Left by Workawayer (Henry) for host
I had a great time here with Francesco, Lara, Nur and a great group of workawayers. The house and grounds are amazing, the location is perfect and the food was always plentiful and delicious. The work was challenging, but really rewarding, and I would happily do it all again! Thank you.
26/04/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Stevan & Niko )
very excellent and great help , thank you !
(Excellent
)
17/11/2013
Left by Workawayer (Stevan & Niko ) for host
I Had a great experience here with Francesco, They were very hospitable and i learned alot from the talks i had with them. They have a beautiful place and the most adorable dog. This is definitely a workaway I wouldnt mind doing again.
22/12/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)
Thank you Brian!!! Brian helped me a lot and has been a good exchange experience for me . He teached me how to be a juggler and is a positive guy . Would be great to be in contact and all the other volunteers ( there where two more) they miss him when he leaved
(Excellent
)
22/12/2011
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
I worked with Francesco on his farm near Piacenza, and also here in Diano Marina. He is a really cool guy. We talked about our different cultures and current events. He is flexible on work, outside physical stuff in you can, or other stuff too. Thanks Francesco for a great italian experience.
