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Ciao! I live in a traditional farmhouse in the hills of Tuscany, about 15 km south of Florence. The countryside here is peaceful, with olive trees, cypress-lined roads, and open views in every direction. It’s a place of quiet rhythms—and I enjoy welcoming guests who are curious about a slower, grounded way of life.
This is a space for cultural exchange, not just help. I’m happy to share what I’ve learned over the years, especially around breadmaking, cooking, and 30 years of natural winemaking. I also love learning from others—everyone brings something unique.
You’ll stay in a cozy guesthouse with your own kitchen and bathroom for privacy and independence. I live in the main house with Greta, my gentle schnauzer. My sons visit when they can, and shared meals often arise naturally around the day’s pace.
The kind of help I appreciate is light and seasonal—things like tidying the house, weeding the garden, or basic outdoor upkeep. Nothing intense or rigid; we go with the flow, and there’s space for conversation, silence, and a good pace. Workawayers will not be involved in any business-related tasks, assisting paying guests or visitors, or helping in spaces used by them.
Our meals are home-cooked and mostly flour-based (I bake bread twice a week, and pasta is a staple). Unfortunately, I can’t accommodate gluten-free diets due to cross-contamination risks in the kitchen.
In the next few months, housekeeping and home improvements are the main areas I’d love support with. If you’re open-minded, respectful, and enjoy meaningful exchanges, you’ll feel at home here.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Interests
DIY & crafts
Culture
Self development
Plant care
Music
History
Books
Cooking & food
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Join us for a Meaningful Experience in Nature
Welcome to our farmhouse, surrounded by a peaceful forest of oak and cypress trees and a thriving biodynamic landscape. We’re looking for curious, motivated volunteers who want to connect with the land, learn new skills, and be part of a living, breathing rural project.
Here, every day brings something different—help out in the garden, assist with house-keeping or lend a hand with creative and practical tasks around the property. But life here isn’t only about work: we also explore traditional skills like baking bread, making fresh pasta, and fermenting vegetables, all in a spirit of learning and sharing.
Whether you’re interested in sustainability, food culture, or simply seeking a deeper connection with nature, this is a place to grow, contribute, and feel at home.
Come with open hands and an open heart—we look forward to welcoming you.
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About Me
My background? I grew up in North Africa, where my family tended vineyards in Tunisia and olive trees in Libya. After studying Economics in Florence, I went to Boston to pursue a degree in musical composition at Berklee College of Music. Then for ten years, I lived in New York City, playing music and selling wine part-time.
In 1999, I returned to Tuscany, where I began making wine and sharing it with people around the world. I speak Italian, French, English, and understand Spanish quite well. I’m excited to share all these experiences—with their mix of cultures, crafts, and passions—with guests and volunteers here at the farmhouse.
Help
I’m currently looking for friendly, hands-on help around the house — both with everyday tasks like cleaning, dusting, and ironing, and/or with home improvements such as patching, painting, and small repairs. If you enjoy making spaces look and feel better, you’ll be very welcome here.
I really appreciate people who bring a bit of experience, curiosity, and a positive, can-do spirit.
Workawayers won’t be asked to do anything related to business activities or to assist guests — the help is just for the private home.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Accommodation is generally near the owner’s home or within the same house, depending on the number of guests and ongoing tasks. Shared meals occasionally take place, depending on everyone’s schedule. Each guest has a private room and access to a bathroom, along with basic amenities such as burners, an oven, and a refrigerator.
Please note that meals here are often centered around flour-based dishes. I bake fresh bread twice a week and frequently cook pasta. From my experience, accommodating gluten-free diets poses significant challenges due to potential cross contamination. As such, we regretfully cannot host individuals sensitive to gluten.
What else ...
Tuscany offers countless treasures, from breathtaking landscapes to a rich cultural heritage. The farmhouse is located in the Chianti Classico area, south of Florence—an art-filled city just 40 minutes away by bus. Siena is 50 minutes away, and Lucca about an hour. While bus travel is possible, it’s not very convenient: the nearest stop is a 30-minute walk from the farm and has a limited schedule. For greater freedom and flexibility, having your own transportation is highly recommended.
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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
It depends, but as a general rule, we prefer that volunteers do not bring dogs. Interactions between dogs can sometimes be demanding to manage, and dogs in pairs tend to run off. Additionally, there are cats living on the property, and their well-being is a priority. Thank you for understanding.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Greta
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One of their major projects was repainting the entire apartment, which was quite challenging. They did an incredibly… read more
Silvio is a very nice man who has been through a lot in his life and can give out one piece of advice after another. He is friendly, likes his peace of mind,… read more
He is a very welcoming and warm hearted man, a great host. Though it was a busy time for him, Silvio always found time to enjoy the evening hours with his guests, sharing dinner and having great conversations on his teracce. I was able to learn a lot about culture in Tuscany,… read more
He is a wonderful host and a beautiful human- very kind, generous, inclusive, charismatic, witty and jovial - always greets you with a warm smile!
I highly recommend Silvio as a host because of his… read more
She has proved to be a very pleasant person, a quick learner and a very efficient and precise worker when given indications on what to do and how to do it. She is Independent but she quickly blended in and enjoyed the presence of other people from different countries. I would certainly… read more
Once instructed he can be very efficient and he is certainly not afraid of work. At times maybe a little bit absent minded but immediately ready to make up for what was left behind. He is also a sensitive person who respects the… read more
Willing to help in… read more
I was gone for 2 days and she was left by herself taking care of… read more
My main tasks were basic daily house chores, keeping the house in order, helping with wine degustations, cooking, etc.… read more
She quickly blended in, founding her own space with independence.
Her help around the house was very valuable as well as in the chicken shed and let’s not forget some very interesting… read more
I personally helped around the house, improving the chicken shed and some other general tasks. The house where volunteers stay… read more
