Help with various projects at the foot of Monte Amiata, Italy

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  Description

  Our place is located on the foot of Monte Amiata, a former volcano with chestnut and beech forests.
  The little stone houses are nested in the midst of olive groves, vineyards and a bit of wilderness, surrounded by hills with medieval villages on top of them.
  
  Just a few minutes walk-away runs a fresh mountain river, perfect for having a bath and swim on hot summer afternoons.
  
  We live off-grid so far: water comes from our well, electricity is provided by a few solar panels.
  
  Our aim is to stay as independent as it makes sense, trying to keep our impact on the land and environment minimal.
  
  Some of the veggies and fruits we eat, come from our land, having the wish and passion to understand how (also by producing food locally) we can create minimal impact.
  We are participating in making olive oil and our own flour as well, a beautiful and rewarding time & experience.
  
  Some projects:
  - culture and horticulture
  - preparing clay for building purposes
  -olive harvest (hopefully from mid/end October)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  ... come and find out ...

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need help with building things like dry walls, reconstructing an old well, cleaning and maintaining the land, making fire wood, maintaining the veggie garden, planting an herb garden.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Hungarian: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Serbian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have a cozy camper with a double bed, in the shade of a big oak tree.

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  What else ...

  The nearest town (15 minutes by car) is Castel del Piano, a charming little place with many cafes, supermarkets, piazzas, etc.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  around 4 hours on 5 days of the week

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