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i am an active woman,pensionist.I live in the center of palermo,in a beautiful building from the 15 century.i work all day and I travel much so i like to have people who take care of my garden when i am away and can help me with the house maintenence , fixing broken objects,repairing chairs,doors anything that needs renewing. In the weekend i often go to a farm near the cefalu’ sea,and i need much help there with the garden and the cleaning...People with some tecnical skills are prefered.I can offer a room with bath or depending on the period,the whole appartment that is next to mine.I need people who can use their hands and their head,which are able to organize themselves alone,as well as share a meal and work with others. helping hours are flexible.so we can agree on short or long days.or no helping days at all.this can be good if you want to travel around and take long weekends.it will depend on the project for the week. . In the summer ,i need help mostly with cleaning, in palermo but also in the farm.. and taking care of maintenance.some help with the garden. It s because i have tourists renting both my farm and part of my house in palermo. .I can t help South Americans with citizenshi and i prefer people wanting to stay for long periods..i also prefer people with manual skills, i am not interested in people cooking neither to learn a language. If you have a car much help would be needed in the farm where is a wonderful landscape but is far from public transport.P s…please read…..if you want to come here only to take advantage of a free bed in the most touristic part of the town,please don t ask…..I help and respect people who show some helping capacities…..I can not accept people only trying to have a free paid holiday….
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
i live in a charming central place, full of urban vibrating life.you can have a lot of flexibility in your work
Help
You need to be empathic and care giving and undependant
since the kind of help can be different,depending on days and seasons,i require some flexibility and some attitude to solve problems...i need a minimum stay of 2 weeks,unless we agree in different way.If you only need a free place for your vacation,,this is not a place for you....People with practical skills and with agricultural experience are prefered.Food is offered for 25 hours week help.for 15 hours week,you will get the room and possibility to share my kitchen
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private space and toilet
What else ...
You can use a bike.you are in the center of the town,close to the station.in the free time you can walk or take a public transport anywhere..I need flexibility as there can be can be not much to do or a lot depending on the moment. People having their own trasportation can enjoy the farm, close to the beaches and with a wonderful view,and wifi. , needing much both maintenance and agricoltural easy work
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have fast wifi both in palermo and in the farm in cefalu
Space for parking camper vans
Can stay in the farm near cefalu
Can possibly accept pets
Yes.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 276445319289
Feedback (23)
10 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Volker) for host
ci siamo subito sentiti accolti calorosamente da Sara. ci ha aperto la sua casa a Lascari con grande fiducia e ci ha permesso di esprimerci secondo le nostre capacità. Grazie suoi consigli abbiamo potuto visitate e ammirare luoghi e città nei dintorni. siamo molto grati di essere stati a casa sua.
8 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Volker)
Volker e Marina: simpatici , adattabili, creativi, operosi, efficienti, discreti ma presenti….Il top.Sono rimasti da soli per 2 settimane nella casa vicino cefalu’ e qualunque cosa hanno creato , riparato, adattato,e’ stata fatta e pensata al meglio. In piu’ sono una presenza solare e puacevole. Grazie!!!
(Excellent
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3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)
It startes with Lily giving me a fixed time for arriving and not showingbup without a message. She had forgotten the time she gave me. She is surely a good hearted girl but too much on the artistic side. I told her sone guest would arrive and i would need the room she was using.she didn t answer the phone and i had to move her things. The room was… read more
(Negative
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2 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host
The accommodation was gorgeous, the two places were stunning, sara is a wonderful cook. I'm sure she is lovely but I think was going through something when I was there. I was super up for this experience, wanted to work hard and was truly super down for whatever it had to offer me. The company was quite hostile. my belongings were moved with out… read more
20 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alba)
Lovely girl. Hard working problem solver, bright, positive and generous. it couln t be a better experience. Thank you Alba. Always welcome here
(Excellent
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10 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Volker) for host
ci siamo subito sentiti accolti calorosamente da Sara. ci ha aperto la sua casa a Lascari con grande fiducia e ci ha permesso di esprimerci secondo le nostre capacità. Grazie suoi consigli abbiamo potuto visitate e ammirare luoghi e città nei dintorni. siamo molto grati di essere stati a casa sua.
8 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Volker)
Volker e Marina: simpatici , adattabili, creativi, operosi, efficienti, discreti ma presenti….Il top.Sono rimasti da soli per 2 settimane nella casa vicino cefalu’ e qualunque cosa hanno creato , riparato, adattato,e’ stata fatta e pensata al meglio. In piu’ sono una presenza solare e puacevole. Grazie!!!
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)
It startes with Lily giving me a fixed time for arriving and not showingbup without a message. She had forgotten the time she gave me. She is surely a good hearted girl but too much on the artistic side. I told her sone guest would arrive and i would need the room she was using.she didn t answer the phone and i had to move her things. The room was… read more
(Negative)
2 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host
The accommodation was gorgeous, the two places were stunning, sara is a wonderful cook. I'm sure she is lovely but I think was going through something when I was there. I was super up for this experience, wanted to work hard and was truly super down for whatever it had to offer me. The company was quite hostile. my belongings were moved with out… read more
20 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alba)
Lovely girl. Hard working problem solver, bright, positive and generous. it couln t be a better experience. Thank you Alba. Always welcome here
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Frank & Bärbel) for host
Sara and Stein were my second workaway experience and I had a wonderful time in the house in Palermo and on the farm near Lascari. I spent almost 4 weeks there and my work consisted of tending and sowing the garden. To protect the seeds from the many cats and birds, I attached a fly net to the raised beds. In the garden, I redesigned the walkways.… read more
1 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Frank & Bärbel)
When Frank left few days ago,we had the feeling of a friend leaving…Frank took responsability for a large,heavy,complicated tasks,which he developped on his own,whith no help and no directions from us.creating a good place for planting salad,pruning tall trees,diverting rain water in a small lane beside my house,and the tasks he did was top.Plus… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Talvi & Andres) for host
Sara was our first host at Workaway. Her offer came at the last moment and we gladly accepted it. Unfortunately, we were only able to stay at Sara's place for 4 days... Because of our old dog, we had to start our journey home earlier than planned....
Sara was helpful and caring. She took us to her friend and introduced us to Cefalu. We spent 2… read more
Sara was helpful and caring. She took us to her friend and introduced us to Cefalu. We spent 2… read more
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host
Staying with Sara was a great experience! Super generous host, took Balázs - another workawayer that stayed with her - and me to soo many nice places around her area. We have been to secret local pizza places in the mountains, enjoyed social life together with her friends in Palermo, went to a cool outdoor Spa area with her partner just to name a… read more
22 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)
Creative, hard working and super friendly. I really enjoyed the period with Markus. Some of my best experience
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Balázs) for host
I've spent more than one month at Sara. It was such a rich experience.
The work consisted a lot of DIY / bricolage around both houses: in the center of Palermo and the other near Lascari. We have rebuild -with Marcus the other workawayer-, a stair which led to the garden, i pruned the wines and some fruit trees and also tried to reshape the… read more
The work consisted a lot of DIY / bricolage around both houses: in the center of Palermo and the other near Lascari. We have rebuild -with Marcus the other workawayer-, a stair which led to the garden, i pruned the wines and some fruit trees and also tried to reshape the… read more
22 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Balázs)
Balazs is the best helper you can hope to host. Multiskilled, honest , hard working, with a solid cultural background and super attentive and responsable. he has performed various super hard work as a multitanted professionist. From pruning trees to repairing doors, lockers, floors , agricoltural machines, vacuum cleaners and so on, for 5… read more
(Excellent)
27 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tristan)
Excellent experience with Tristan. He stayed in my house while i was travelling and he did more than expected, in the best possible way. Absolutly reliable, problem solver, nice to have around person. Welcome back any time Tristan
(Excellent)
27 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tristan) for host
Thanks a lot Sara for giving me the opportunity to stay two weeks at your place! During the few days we spent together, I liked that you made me feel at home from the very first day. We had nice talks and diners together. I helped with few little things in the house, fixing things, painting, cutting woods, watering plants. I also liked that you… read more
7 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Talín) for host
It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better. Sara is a amazing person that always have a magnificent stories about her travels.
although the work is not hard and complicated I have learned a lot of and Sara give me all easyers for discoverd Palermo and Sicily.
I feel that Sara it is a person that you meet one time in your live… read more
although the work is not hard and complicated I have learned a lot of and Sara give me all easyers for discoverd Palermo and Sicily.
I feel that Sara it is a person that you meet one time in your live… read more
3 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Talín)
Talin has been one of my best match with workawayers.He is a pleasant person to have around,hard worker,can find creative solutions to many probles,is a kind and trustable young ma. Itwasa gift to meet him and i would be happy to host him again
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Matilde Lund & Luca ) for host
This was definitely one of my best workaway experiences! Sara is someone I personally had to get to know a bit, especially in terms of communication, but she is truly an amazing person. very sweet, funny and full of the most incredible stories from her adventurous life. She appreciates only workerawayers who put in a real effort, but at the same… read more
8 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matilde Lund & Luca )
Matilde is a hard working,trustable and resourceful girl.She isvery quiet and takes almost no space but when you need her she is there,and you see the difference.She is strong,fit and happy to give an hand…And she is also an adorable girl to have around….
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Céline & Natasja)
Celine and Natasha have left a permanent sign in my house .when they arrived i had not much to do.They looked around and gave me some suggestions of what they could improve for me…Few days later,a neglected terrace ,become the heart of the house.They took care of everything to the smallest detail,and everything looked shining,practical,inviting… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Csenge & Barbara) for host
In case you want to experience how it is like to be a local in Palermo Sara is is the perfect host for you. She knows everything about the city and the region. She provides the best quality of accommodation and food. She has a huge heart and we are extremely grateful for getting to know her, this intellectual and sofisticated woman. Had the time… read more
12 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Csenge & Barbara)
one of the best match i could find in wa.smiling girl,friendly attentive,generous,,funny.a A great pleasure to have her around and to work with her.she loves to invent and discover new things,and she makes everything easy and positive….a real gift
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bailey & Magdalen) for host
Sara was phenomenal! She was so gracious and showed us all around Sicily to places we never would have thought to visit. She is full of history lessons and stories. After 3 weeks with her in Palermo and working on her farm we feel like we have learned so much about Sicily and its culture. Would definitely recommend staying here as long as you're… read more
27 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bailey & Magdalen)
The best experience with workawayers I could have.Super nice,smiling,adaptable,quick learner, respectful young couple.They did everything ,from assembling ikea furnitures to prune trees,paint floors,repair objects and Baley is also a super plummer and electrician.They are fantastic from every point of view, and so pleasant to have around….thank… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Davor)
(Negative)
25 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Davor) for host
15 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Stanisław)
the best workawayer.intelligest,hard working,positive and responsable….a pleasure to have him around.such a young man,so determined and skilful
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Stanisław) for host
I've spent nearly 7 weeks with Sara and I can honestly say that it was the best time of my life. Not only she was hospitable and helpful but she also treated me like a real part of her family. If you like to work and hate sitting in one place Sara will ensure many tasks and problems to solve. However she does not insist and she is always very… read more
1 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Paul has been one of the best workawayers iI have hosted.POlite,gentle hardworking,intelligent,curious ,fast learner,positive….and beautiful as well as humble.he has done a great work painting my windows and much more.he adapt easily and always have a smile.reliable,serious,pleasant and elegant…….6 weeks were not enoughPaul….i wait for you any time
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I stayed with Sara for 6 weeks and I couldn’t have wished for a better experience.
There was a wide variety of tasks. From painting over gardening to welcoming tourists. It never got boring.
Sara has very interesting stories from her traveling experiences and also a great knowledge of Sizilian history. I also really liked her cooking and how… read more
There was a wide variety of tasks. From painting over gardening to welcoming tourists. It never got boring.
Sara has very interesting stories from her traveling experiences and also a great knowledge of Sizilian history. I also really liked her cooking and how… read more
15 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (sentidosdomundo) for host
We had a good experience with Sara in her apartment in Palermo and the farm house at Collesano (Italy) in September 2022.
We helped in the farm house cleaning and organizing the big rainwater cistern, the entrance and some rooms, including tools/work room and preparing some guest rooms as well.
Also, we fixed the jet wash machine and made general… read more
We helped in the farm house cleaning and organizing the big rainwater cistern, the entrance and some rooms, including tools/work room and preparing some guest rooms as well.
Also, we fixed the jet wash machine and made general… read more
8 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia & Bartek)
Perfekt helpers,skilled,undependent,trustable,,exactly what i needed for my farm.Meeting them was always pleasant,as they were discreet but present at the same time…a pleasure to meet them and to host them….5 stars or even more…they performed everything we have agreed upon and did it in the best possible way
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Luna) for host
Sara was so kind help me and my friend Anna at the last minute! She was so kind and open to let us stay in her huuuuuge and beautiful apartment in central Palermo, and also take us on a trip to her childhood town of Petralia, which was absolutely stunning! She told us many good stories and took us for an exciting evening walk around Palermo. Thank… read more
7 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Timothée) for host
Truely great experience at Sara's. A welcoming, active, spontaneous and surprising lady with a busy life. And she will be glad to fit you into it : Introducing you to her friends, taking you for a walk around the neighborhood looking for a cat or a dog, share a dinner and stories about her life or Palermo. If you're lucky you'll join her on a car… read more
19 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Timothée)
7 stars if possible.Tim has been one of my best workawayers.Responsable,hard working undipendent,clever,and most of all,really pleasant to share time and meals with him....a fortune to meet him.....now a good friend..
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Aylin & Juliana)
2 young ,lovely,hard working and intelligent students,always enthusiastic and ready to help.... Always welcome any time
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Aylin & Juliana) for host
We spend two weeks in August with Sara and helped her with her garden and plants and maintaining her apartments.
She and her cat became good friends and she even took us to her home village in the mountains in the Madonie and her sea-view house surrounded by countless fruit trees. We helped wherever we could but still had a lot of free time to… read more
She and her cat became good friends and she even took us to her home village in the mountains in the Madonie and her sea-view house surrounded by countless fruit trees. We helped wherever we could but still had a lot of free time to… read more
30 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Yu-Ting)
david and Yu have been some of my best guests.Intelligent,humorous,very open and willing to help.Although both very young,they had a lot of skills,and were making every possible effort to give help...I never had to say something twice,they were working with a smile both in the country side and with Oscar.Yu spoke a perfect english,and was the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (David & Yu-Ting) for host
We spontaneously decided to spend our vacation abroad doing Workaway and so we really appreciate that Sara accepted us that fast. Saras appartment is in the middle of the city so you dont need to worry, just step outside and you will be able to explore Palermo. The work was very simple. We did the daily walks with Oscar which was very easy going,… read more
1 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Balazs Andras)
Balazs is one of the best workawayers i have met.very responsable,discreet,hard working and generous.Reserved but very present if you need help....He has done a great work with my garden and my dog...helped me with the house,was always reliable,with many skills and needing very little instructions.he would get the message at once...for me it was… read more
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Balazs Andras) for host
I was really enjoying the time I spent at Sara's. Her apartment is in the heart of the city, it could not be closer to all the beautiful and lively corners of Palermo. She is a lovely host, she went out of her way to make me feel at home. She has lots of interesting stories about Sicily and its people, is very knowledgeable, an excellent guide and… read more
8 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Freja)
Freja is a lovely girl...beside being a wonderful person,she is gifted,organized,skilled and hard working.She is able to understand at once what is needed and give you an helping hand with a smile.it was a pleasure to have her here and she will always be welcome....I wish her the best
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Freja) for host
My 5 week long stay with Sara was wonderful. I would take care of Oscar, who is a very nice, easy dog and help with other things that might pop up. I had a lot of freedom so I could discover the city and and the surrounding area. It was very easy to have clear communication with Sara, and she is always happy to help you when she can. All the best… read more
18 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Best workawayer so sad he left today.full of humor`` pleasant company,hiper organized and full of skills.my house was renewed in many parts,he painted doors,fixed a lot of broken things,threw away lots of useless stuff,my computer woke up after a 3 years sleep....my dog loved him.Paolo worked overtime and was offering more help.....totally… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria & Alina)
Lovely young girl,very dicreet and leasant to have around.she took very good care of my dog and was always happy to give an hand...excellent guest..
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Thank you for welcoming me into your home Sara!
My stay in Palermo was generally enjoyable. Sara has many great stories that she often tells whilst we eat the wonderful Italian food she makes.
Usually there is little work to do Monday to Wednesday apart from taking Oscar for short walks. We often went to her house in the countryside over the… read more
My stay in Palermo was generally enjoyable. Sara has many great stories that she often tells whilst we eat the wonderful Italian food she makes.
Usually there is little work to do Monday to Wednesday apart from taking Oscar for short walks. We often went to her house in the countryside over the… read more
2 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
i should really thank George for all the solutions he found,for his gentle and easy going manners and his total disponibility.bright and kind guest....Always willing to help and very effective
Once he had learned what i expect from him everything went much better than expected....his work in the farm and with computer was precious .welcome back… read more
Once he had learned what i expect from him everything went much better than expected....his work in the farm and with computer was precious .welcome back… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (delpoggio)
Quentin has been one of my favourites guests.hard working,loyal,easy going,experienced good in everything he has tried and honest when he wasn t able to fullfill a task..He has humor and is easy adaptable. .He did an excellent work in the garden and with my pets....plus..he has taken good care of the house.
i could recomend him 100 per cent.and he… read more
i could recomend him 100 per cent.and he… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (delpoggio) for host
Without knowing me ( besides some email and Facebook ) Sara had trust in me to leave her house, dog , cat and garden under my command. For this reason I would like to say thank you Sara, to have still a bit of faith in the goodness of people. I spend 12 days in the centre of Palermo. The big beautiful apartment is located in the old city centre… read more
