A smiling family of three, including a man, woman, and young child, take a cheerful selfie inside a car filled with bags and travel supplies.
A woman with glasses cuddles with a brown dog and a cat, wrapped in cozy blankets. Bright, homey atmosphere with colorful towels in the background.
Rolling green hills stretch beneath a bright blue sky, distant mountains layered with haze. Two small hikers trek peacefully across the vast, sunlit landscape.
Two people are swimming in a clear river surrounded by large rocks and lush green trees, enjoying a sunny day in nature’s tranquil, beautiful setting.
A peaceful mountain village scene with charming houses, winding road, lush greenery, and hills in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Share our daily life and childcare in Reggio Emilia Apennines, Italy

  • Last activity : 20 Feb 2026

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of three who live in the high Reggio Emilia Apennines at the foot of the National Park, in a small village nestled in the woods. We have chosen a life tied to seasonal rhythms and craftsmanship. We would be happy to share our daily life with someone who would be willing to care for our son for part of the day.

    Siamo una famiglia di tre persone che vive sull'alto appennino reggiano ai piedi del parco Nazionale, in un piccolo borgo attaccato al bosco.
    Abbiamo scelto una vita legata ai ritmi stagionali e all'artigianato.
    Saremmo lieti di condividere la nostra quotidianità con qualcuno che abbia piacere di prendersi cura di nostro figlio per una parte del giorno.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Babysitting and creative play
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Farming
    Books
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Camping
    Dancing
    Nature
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Miriam practices various traditional weaving and wool dyeing techniques. Giovanni specializes in various agricultural practices (vegetable gardening, small fruits, animals, wild foraging) and artisanal practices (carpentry, knitting). We have young neighbors and a network of contacts with whom we collaborate on self-production whenever possible. The area offers several refuges and beautiful hiking opportunities; trails start from our house or nearby. You can also walk to the stream. In the summer, the town and surrounding areas are very lively and full of activities. We are excited to share our culture and welcome the personal tastes of those who choose to spend time with us.

    Miriam si occupa di svariate tecniche di tessitura storica e tintura di lana. Giovanni di varie pratiche agricole (orto, piccoli frutti, animali, raccolta selvatici) e artigianali (falegnameria, maglieria).
    Abbiamo vicini di casa giovani e una rete di contatti con cui collaboriamo nell'autoproduzione, per quanto possibile.
    In zona ci sono diversi rifugi e possibilità di fare belle escursioni, i sentieri partono da casa nostra o da vicino. Possibilità di andare al torrente.
    In estate il paese e le zone vicine sono molto attive e ricche di attività.
    Siamo entusiasti di condividere la nostra cultura e di accogliere la cultura personale di chi deciderà di passare del tempo con noi.

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  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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  • Help

    Help

    Mainly childcare (6 years old) to allow us to focus on our work and our son to spend quality time. Playing outdoors or indoors, reading, cooking, walking.

    Principalmente assistenza infantile (6 anni) per permettere a noi di dedicarci al nostro lavoro e a nostro figlio di passare del tempo di qualità.
    Gioco all'aperto o in casa, lettura, cucina, passeggiate

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    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

    Private room in a separate unit. Bed linens and towels are provided. A shared bathroom is available, and kitchen use is available upon request. The house is an old stone building, adjacent to the family home. It has a front garden and a back lawn with a vegetable garden, chickens, and trees. Meals are served in the family home.

    Stanza privata in un alloggio separato. Fornitura di biancheria da letto e da bagno. Disponibilità del bagno sul piano, uso cucina se richiesto.
    La casa è una costruzione antica in sasso, accanto all'abitazione della famiglia, ha un giardino antestante la casa e il prato sul retro con orto, galline, alberi...
    Offriamo i pasti nell'abitazione di famiglia.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In your free time, you can enjoy various hikes, from the village to peaks over 2,000 meters high. Swimming in the stream is also possible. The area is cool even in the hottest summer months. The area is poorly connected by public transportation (buses from Reggio Emilia run twice a day, Monday to Saturday). It can be reached by car from Modena and Reggio in about 1.5 hours; from Lucca and Massa in about 2 hours. Mobile coverage is limited to TIM and Vodafone. Wi-Fi will be available at the workawayer's accommodation. We are committed to respecting the neighbors and promoting good coexistence.

    Nel tempo libero si possono fare escursioni di varie tipologie a partire dal borgo fino a vette di oltre 2000 mt. Possibilità di bagni nel torrente.
    La zona è fresca anche nei mesi estivi più caldi.
    La zona è poco collegata con mezzi pubblici (autobus da Reggio Emilia 2 corse al giorno lun-sab), si raggiunge in auto da Modena, Reggio in 1.30 h circa; da Lucca, Massa 2 h circa.
    La rete mobile è limitata agli operatori Tim e Vodafone. Ci sarà il Wi-Fi disponibile presso l'alloggio del workawayer.
    Ci impegniamo a rispettare il vicinato e la buona convivenza.

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    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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A woman with glasses cuddles with a brown dog and a cat, wrapped in cozy blankets. Bright, homey atmosphere with colorful towels in the background.
Rolling green hills stretch beneath a bright blue sky, distant mountains layered with haze. Two small hikers trek peacefully across the vast, sunlit landscape.
Two people are swimming in a clear river surrounded by large rocks and lush green trees, enjoying a sunny day in nature’s tranquil, beautiful setting.
A peaceful mountain village scene with charming houses, winding road, lush greenery, and hills in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A smiling family of three, including a man, woman, and young child, take a cheerful selfie inside a car filled with bags and travel supplies.

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