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

  • Italy
  • Last activity : 15 Oct 2026

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Located on the foot of Monte Amiata, a former volcano with chestnut and beech forests, 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, some dare to jump in also when the water is icy ... i prefer the hot springs of San Filippo or Petriolo, both nearby.


    Some projects:

    - maintenance of the olive groves all year round
    -olive harvest from mid/end October
    - Milling and packaging homegrown wheat and flour
    - internal cladding, plastering clay/limestone finishes
    - restoring and building drywalls
    - cutting fire wood
    - planting trees

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House & pet sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning about basics of living on and from the land that provides a home is something I try to do everyday. Sharing stories and my way of moving about this world is something I do enjoy.

    Some quotes I like:

    "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." ☆Theodor Roosevelt

    "There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle." ☆ Albert Einstein

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I need help with cleaning and maintaining the land and olive groves, making fire wood, maintaining the veggie garden, planting trees.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Hungarian: Fluent
    Italian: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Separate house with double bed, kitchen, bathroom and big living room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The nearest town (15 minutes by car) is Castel del Piano, a charming place with all kinds of shops, cafes, supermarkets, and piazzas to enjoy a gelato.
    It is crucial to have your own car if you would like to discover the area.
    If you come without your own vehicle I can offer to do some trips to the surrounding villages, but cannot be a tourist guide on free days to explore the wider area.

    Volunteers should be rather fit and enjoy working fisically mostly outdoors.

    With outdoorsy work the season and weather conditions dictate when we start and finish and how a week developes and I ask for your understanding and a bit of flexibility in case of last minute alterations. Especially in the time of the olive harvest from mid October to mid November this can be the case. A week could be shorter but the days longer, since the aim during this period is, to have a certain amount ready to be brought to the press within 3-4 days. I try not to exceed a 25 hour work weekly and in-between cycles I always plan some days of break, and therefore the possibility to wonder around and explore the area.
    Volonteers who prefer a predefined strict routine regarding workdays and weeks are probably better off with hosts who can plan ahead more precisely. Please be aware of that.

    Helpers are accommodated in the little guesthouse which functions totally independent, only a few steps from the big house, where I reside. It has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and a big living room.
    I provide breakfast and lunch on workdays and those meals we enjoy together. For dinner I leave volunteers to follow their own rithm, basics provided.

    My dog's name is Nemo ... and most peole find that he is the friendliest dog they have ever met.

    That's all for now, thank you for taking the time reading through my profile ;o)

  • 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 but need to provide their own internet connection.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Nemo

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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field with trees and bushes, set against a backdrop of a hill and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a large tree, a stone building, and a gravel path leading to a patio area with tables and chairs, accompanied by two dogs.
This bright, cozy room features wooden floors, white walls, a fireplace, vintage furniture, wicker chairs, tall windows, a mirror, and rustic decor, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
This cozy loft bedroom features a striped bedspread, wooden ceiling, iron railing, two framed prints, small window, curtains, and a staircase leading down.
The image depicts a man sitting on the ground next to a wheelbarrow filled with an assortment of fresh vegetables, including squash, tomatoes, and leafy greens.
Two people work in a garden with rows of plants and crates, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
A person wearing a straw hat and dark clothing is working in a garden, using a tool to cultivate the soil on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a small wooden structure with a camper, surrounded by trees and lush green grass, bathed in warm sunlight.
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The image depicts a woman with long hair and a white shirt, sitting on a couch, with a book in her hands, in a living room with a table and a window.
The image shows a dog sitting on a wooden deck, gazing at the camera with its mouth open, set against a natural outdoor setting. The dog is white with a black nose.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a fire pit, a shovel, and a crate of firewood, surrounded by rocks and trees under a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a campfire with a pot suspended above it, surrounded by trees and a dark sky, evoking a sense of warmth and tranquility.

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