Help us with our horses and cats and learn Italian and/or French in Empoli, Tuscany, Italy

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We are a French/Swiss couple living in our summer house in Tuscany with two Horses and Three cats.
A Language teacher, and an architect.
Our house is surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan countryside...
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Full hosting in Tuscany (30 Km from Florence) will learn Italian and/or French, cooking and running a house, and naturalhorsemanship (optional)
Help
looking for person helping us with two horses and three cats and helping in the house, we offer hosting and meals and (optional) french or italian language courses.
Riding horses in wilderness may be a plus if you whish to do it and have some experience.
Participate in all the family activities, cooking house cleaning, dinners and shopping.
Contact and details by email and phone
ISA
Languages spoken
any
Accommodation
private room and bathroom
What else ...
will have plenty of time for studying & learning and visting the near cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa, Livorno Lucca etc etc ...
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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19/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nina Rahel) for host

Isabelle and Joseph are a very lovely couple which incorporates you as a “part of the family” in their house. The work is not too hard, but with the way it is spread over the day it is quite difficult to leave the house regularly, and usually prior arrangement is necessary. The two days off-work as mentioned in the ad, are not regularly given to… read more

(Very good )

20/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Carole) for host

I stayed with Isabelle and Joseph for twenty days, and spend christmas with them.
It was a pleasent experience, the work is not to hard and once you learned the rules of the house everything works fine. All the animals are cute and friendly, Isabelle and Joseph are Smart and kind persone. They really care to make yourself confortable, and enjoy to… read more

(Very good )

12/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Zuzana)

Hi Zuzana,

Thank you for having been here with us even for a short time, and TKS for your feedback.

I whish to tell anyone that you are a nice and recommendable young woman, going toward a complete formation and maturity as you are a sensible and open minded person.

This makes all your experiences, like (montain hiking and/or Italian language… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Zuzana) for host

Well, where to start... Twenty-five days in Tuscany with Joseph and Isabel were such an experience! From the first moment, when I arrived and saw their beautiful house surrounded by the magnificent Tuscan countryside, it was like a dream. I quickly fell in love with that place, because it's such calm and harmony and you can easily feel there like… read more at home.

Isabel and Joseph are really interesting and intelligent people. If you like to discuss, this is the right place for you! I guess we talk about everything! Sometimes it was quite hard to explain my opinions in Italian, but it was always really interesting. We used to eat together and every time it wasn't just food but more like a cultural meeting. I was impressed by how much do they know about art and Italy and I really enjoyed all the talks about their experiences with other Workawayers. Sometimes the talks were more deep and made me think a lot, sometimes we had big fun together. But boring? Never ever.

They are also generous and thoughtful. They were very tolerant of my food, they bought me some of my specialities and always cared if I'm not hungry and so on. They support my captivation in art and travelling and were super obliging. During the short period which I spend there, I visited Florence (twice!), Siena, Lucca, Pisa and San Gimignano. Every time I returned from the trip they cared how was my day and were really pleased that I was happy and excited.

This stay was such a gift for my Italian! They were very helpful and patient with my language skills. They carefully corrected my mistakes and encouraged me to talk a lot, even when I was scared of the mistakes. I can see big progress thanks to them and I hope I'll be able to keep it.

The work is really simple, I just took care of all the cute animals, feed them and cleaned the horse paddocks. Of course, I helped them with the house, as I'd do at home (cleaning, preparing table etc.). Either way, I had plenty of time to other activities - I used to go jogging (there is a super cute running trail!), I could read, take a siesta and of course, I studied a lot! For the people who aren't very precise, first days can be hard, the house has many own rules, but as you learn them it's not difficult at all. Just be prepared for staying a few days alone in a house.

To sum it up, I would be able to write all day about my experiences because I had a great time there! I believe that the memories will stay with me forever...

Allora.. Grazie mille per tutto e non vedo l'ora di rivedervi!

(Excellent )

20/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thaïs)

LOVELY, TRUSTABLE AND AFFORDABLE YOUNG WOMAN

Thaïs est quelqu'un d' agréable et surprenant... fournie d'une energie extraordinaire, elle prends sur elle même une grande partie du travail dans tous les domaines avec entrain et plaisir.

Ceci, dans le domaine personnel at professionnel. Sans répit elle cherche et trouve toujours quelque chose à… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Thaïs) for host

J'ai passé deux mois avec Joseph et Isabelle.
Je me suis occupée des animaux, le travail ne manque pas, pour les chevaux et les chats : nourrir et faire les soins le matin et nettoyer les paddocks et nourrir les soirs du lundi au dimanche. La journée, le travail est varié, débrousaillage, rénovation de caravane, lavage des voitures, ménage dans la… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Bente) for host

I stayed with Isabelle and Joseph for six weeks and I had a wonderful time! They made me fell very welcome, right from the beginning you’ll be their “bambina” and a part of the family. The work I had to do was very easy, in the morning I had to feed the animals and prepare the breakfast table. During the day I helped with the chores like… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Bente)

Bente is a bright, sensible intelligent, extremely well educated, reserved and trustable young woman that fitted immediately as a real member of our family since day one with full compatibility.

We really appreciated her dedication, her patience and the rare empathy she spread out effortlessy...

Her particular kindness makes us to recommend… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Agnès)

Agnès a un caractère aimable et intéressant, elle recherche sa voie, comme tous les jeunes, bussole à la main...!!

Nous avons eu le plaisir de l' avoir ici pour une brève période, et son sourire (et le piment de son papa...) nous manquent...

J' espère que tout lui aille très bien dans ses études et dans sa vie, et nous esperons avoir de ses… read more

(Very good )

10/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Agnès) for host

Isabelle et Joseph sont gentils, j'ai cependant du écourté mon séjour. Je suis donc restée deux semaines chez eux. Les tâches à réaliser sont simples, il faut nourrir les chats, mettre la table pour chaque repas, nettoyer la litière du chat, nourrir les chevaux et nettoyer leurs paddocks.
J'ai pu apprendre quelques bases d'italien, à cuisiner… read more

(Very good )

07/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Camila)

Camila is a vulcanic creature with plenty of energy. shes been friendly with us and find a way to integrate our famly very fast. staying a little after her for the first days, she will be a very good workawayer anywhere. she's planning serously to move up to europe from Argentina, and now, with experiences in France and in Italy she's getting all… read more

(Very good )

05/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Camila) for host

The place is a beautiful Ville with a typical Tuscany wine field. The sunsets there are magicals, im already feeling nostalghic of not seeing that landscape all the days!
Joseph and Isabelle were really friendy and helpful, they help me to learn and improve my French. Inclusive, they lend to me grammar books :)
All the task are very simple with a… read more

(Very good )

18/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jolanda)

Ciao Jolanda,

Grazie per il tuo feedback, anche noi siamo molto contenti delle risate che ci siamo fatti assieme, il buonumore è estremamente curativo e serve a prevenire molti mali, spero che continueremo così...

D' altra parte anche la tua serietà nel' impegno preso va sottolineata, e noi ti raccomandiamo per altri host, se vorrai fare altre… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jolanda) for host

Cara Professoressa Isabelle, caro Professore Joseph e compañero Giorgio!

Gli ringrazio per avere tanta pazienzia con me ed il mio italiano spagnolo!!!! Sono riuscita a imparare un meglio italiano solo perche gli miei professori erano più attenti di me!

Abbiamo riso insieme tutti i giorni ed abbiamo parlato di dio e il mondo....vuol dire di… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Erika)

Erika is an intelligent beautiful, honest and sensible young person, she had the desire to make a different experience as a WORKWAYER and, her stay here fulfilled our expectations and we felt since the first moment like to have a new family member...

This is the perfect reward for our engagement...!

I hope she will come back to visit us very… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Erika) for host

As my first Workaway experience I couldn’t be happier!
I spent three weeks in August with Joseph, Isabelle and Giorgio, but I totally would have stayed more if I hadn’t already planned another trip.
They know how to make you feel welcome and in just a couple of days it feels like being a family member.
You always eat together and every meal is… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Olga)

Dear Olga,

We thank you to have been living with us for a month and are grateful for your friendship, the care you gave to the animals and us, and i want to thank you for all the things you shared and tought us.
I personally enjoyed to work with you in photography, (you are a great and successful portrait maker..!) and we are happy that you… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Olga) for host

Dear Joseph, Isabelle and Giorgio!

This was my first workaway experience and I absolutely loved it! You are a lovely, happy family and I just want to say thank you for everything, it was amazing time for me at your wonderful place. I spent 1 month in your home and all this time I felt like a part of a family. I loved our dinners with long… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kati)

Dear Katia,

Tks for been with us, and for your help in the house.

Thank you also for your detailed feedback.
It was precise and well organized, as you are. And very nice toward us and for other readers that can take advise of it..

We whish you to have a great future, as you are open to new things and able learn them as you do.

You do not… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kati) for host

I had a really lovely time with Joseph, Isabelle and their unforgettable animals! This family is very friendly, open minded, curious and helpful!

I stayed one month in their house and experienced a lot of amazing things:

- learned what natural horsemanship is;
- learned to ride horses in a more softer way that I did before;
- activated my "dead"… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Helene)

Helene is certainly a wonderful and kind person and a great workawayer we may recommend her to any host.

She came with a useful and positive curiosity ad then reveals an “open mind” toward the new reality she was about to face.

She has been extremely kind with us and all the animals, integrating as fast as we whish the family, the house and our… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Helene) for host

I just spent three weeks at Joseph and Isabel's beautiful home in Tuscany (june-july). It was such a rewarding experience in many ways and I recommend anyone going.

The first week I (of course) spent some time getting used to being in the house and obeying the many house rules. Joseph will explain you everything, but the first few days can be a… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kaya) for host

Dear Isabelle and dear Joseph,
I want to thank you for the amazing time I was allowed to experience here. You are a very nice couple with it's own ideas of life, which is pretty interesting (also to discuss various things in the evenings:wink:). In the beginning I wasn't sure, if I worked enough or if I do everything like you wanted it, but we… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Polina)

Polina stayed with us only for a short time, but we really appreciated her warm personality and soul.

We miss her as she probably know.....

She entered into this house and into our family with ease and grace, and i consider her a very polite sensible and interesting young women.

Courious enough to learn and observe the life facts from… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Polina) for host

First of all, I want to thank these incredible wonderful people Joseph and Isabella for the experience I received!
I mean not only sincere deep conversations about life and the like, but also various interesting facts about good and bad food about how to properly prepare different products. What is the difference between lamps of warm and cold… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (luciana)

Luciana, we are been very pleased to host you as, i am sure all the other hosts you may find in workaway will be.
You are an honest, good willing person, full of a particular energy.
You have been very friendly with us and a very good friend for all our animals.
Yet patient and in search of good reasons to go ahead you where available of simple… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (luciana) for host

I really want to say thank you to Isabel e Joseph(what a super couple)for hosted me a month and more in their wonderful country house and give me the possibility to learned a lot about many things, horses, politic, dance, films, different point of view..life!They are, for me, both honest open minded(Patient)with a good sense of humour and no… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host

The stay with Joseph and Isabelle was my first workaway-experience, and my nervousness from before turned out to be totally unnecessary since I was heartwarmly welcomed as a family member since hour one! I stayed at their home a little more than three weeks and I will forever be grateful for my time spent there.

The main daily "work" -routine… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)

I discovered only today the opportunity to leave a feedback..

Sofia is a great young person, she is warm positive and whishing to learn and progress in her life.
Highly skilled woth horses and people.

we had a wonderful feeling having her as a "temporary" member of our family where she fitted perfectly.

highly recommendable for any host.… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

Isabelle and Joseph are the best hosts you can get! My stay at their house was fantastic, because they are so lovely and really want to make sure that you are enjoying your stay. They really cared about me, wanted to get to know me, but also gave me privacy and time to do my own things. The house and the surrounding is absolutely gorgeous, with an… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

I realize only today that we should affix some feedback... so i do..

Maria is an excellent, trustable and really interesting young person, full of life and interests. responsible and lovely, its been a pleasure to have her as a "temporary" member of our family for only a short time..

she touched our souls also, because she's one of the best… read more

(Excellent )

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