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Hello!we are Stefano,33 years old,Francesca,35 and our sound: Leonardo 10 years and Bjorn One year and half.
We are living in a beautyfull farm at Toppole,10 minutes by car from Anghiari.
Stefano Is always at the farm,while Francesca only when she doesn't work.
We love the tranquility of the farm,staying in contact with nature and animals.
We have a dairy goats farm and we use It to make fresh and aged cheeses.
We do olso growing in the wild,into the forest,3 pigs each year.
We are produceing biological vegetables for self consumptiom and ti make preserves for the winter.
We also have 250 olive trees of a very rustic ancient quality.
We also have 6 dogs:two of them are guard dogs for the goats,3 are pet dogs living in a large enclosure and the last one is a poodle living in the house.
There's also a horse grazing in the olive grove behind the house.
Our project Is to live a healthy Life,immersed in the nature and to become as Independent as possibile in terms of food and heating.
The house we offer is a detached house with kitchen, living room,two bathrooms and two bedrooms.
We can accomodate up to two couples of friends or engaged couples.
We are looking for help especially in the spring/summer and early autumn period,for the vegetables garden,the garden and the realization of some projects such as:a chicken coop with a fenced area,a raised strawberry structure,rainwater storage tanks,irrigation for goat grazing and many other projects to be carried out according to needs and budget availability.
Here,at our house,you can relax in your free time immersed in the nature and you can olso visit Anghiari,one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
We will teach you everything about the garden,from sowing to harvesting,we will teach you how to grow and care for your own fruit plants,how to raise animals and how to make cheese.
A minimum stay of one week Is recommended.
We are waiting for You!!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Interests
Van life
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Animals
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Camping
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our English level is intermediate, perhaps a little rusty, as we don't have much opportunity to practice it...
With us, you can learn the entire garden management process, from planting according to the lunar phases to harvesting, making preserves,
producing fruit trees,
managing farm animals, and making cheese
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Help
We're looking for help primarily with managing the vegetable garden and garden, but also with various projects that we'll decide on based on needs and budget. No experience or specific skills are required, just a strong desire to learn.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
You'll have access to a self-contained apartment with a kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms with double beds, and two bathrooms. The apartment can accommodate up to two couples. There's a large, unfenced garden.
What else ...
The farm is located a 7-minute drive from Anghiari, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy. There are also other villages and castles in the area full of history. From Anghiari there is a bus line that takes you to Arezzo, Sansepolcro and also to the sanctuary of Chiusi della Verna.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Stefano and his family are very welcoming and sympathetic; we always ate together (and were able to try all the delicious homemade products), and we managed to communicate well even though we didn't speak any Italian :)
The work was very varied, from gardening to small… read more
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Stefano and his family are very welcoming and sympathetic; we always ate together (and were able to try all the delicious homemade products), and we managed to communicate well even though we didn't speak any Italian :)
The work was very varied, from gardening to small… read more
We were accommodated as we arrived into a beautiful stone house where we had everything that we needed. When it comes to the work it was a great experience. From helping with Stefano's goats and his other animals (horse,… read more
