Help us out near Pisa in Italy

Italy

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19/10/2021
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2022

Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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Near Pisa, in the enchanting "Valgraziosa" of Calci, near the Certosa my wife and I ( retired teachers) are growing olive trees and aromatic herbs.

There we have 3 dogs and 1 cat. We live in Pisa but we can host you in Calci. There is a bus that connects Calci and Pisa.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Advantages of this exchange are: learning about herbalism, aromatic plants, medicinal plants, gardening.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Your work will be taking care of the animals and the garden, help in the house, cooking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
1 workawayer at a time; min 2 weeks max 3 weeks. You will have a single bedroom with window; a kitchen, a lunchroom and a bathroom in comune.
What else ...
From Pisa you can visit, also by train: Lucca, Livorno, Firenze, Siena ecc. ecc. From Calci you have possibility to explore the area and also to go to the beach (Marina di Pisa, Tirrenia, Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 6 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (10)

23/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Till) for host

I've spent a great Month at Gerardo and Annalisas refugee in the beautiful mountains in the outliers of Pisa, Calci. The whole family will ensure you're having not only a great vacation accompanied by some rather enjoyable responsibilities, including feeding Bello Febo, his (hyper!)active mother Juno (which only needs some bottle or wood to bite… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniela ) for host

What a gorgeous time in Calci!

I spent two weeks in Calci with Gerardo & Annelisa and I loved it. Gerardo´s Garden "Ogigia" is so wonderful, a place like paradise. They have three lovely dogs and I miss them alright.
My Job was easy - to feed two of the dogs, spend water to the plants (about two hours) and then I painted some bench and tables.… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Libby) for host

Gerardo and Annelise are fantastic, warm, kind hosts. They are very relaxed and easy-going, I felt welcomed like a family member. My duties were to clean windows, do some light cleaning and cooking. Mostly however, I felt very spoiled and got treated to some delicious Italian food. Delizioso! ;) Calci is beautiful and I felt inspired by the… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (elaine) for host

Gerardo & Anelise and his sons are very lovely family!
It was my pleasure to have stayed with them for 2 weeks, helping with light duty cleaning, watering plants & taking care of the animals.
They are located in Calci, less than 20 mins from the city of Pisa. I was able to explore Pisa during the afternoons and even had a day trip to Florence… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (david) for host

Gerardo is an excellent host and I really enjoyed my stay with him. I worked with Gerardo in his olive grove by pruning olive trees and helping to maintain the grounds. It is in a delightful location with wonderful views over the plain of Pisa and surrounding countryside. On a really clear day you can see the leaning tower of Pisa in the distance.… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host

I am so so happy to meet Gerardo, Anelise and their Family, indeed. I love Italy, above all the Tuscany. This was my first workaway experience and it could not have been better. The Garden/also living place is located in a breath taking place, called Calci.. I have never seen a garden like that before, this was really THE Tuscany..soo wonderful.… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tuomas)

Tuomas is a clever assistant, Always careful and good at work, serious and polite. We hope some day he'll come back to our home.

(Excellent )

20/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tuomas) for host

The house is located in very beautiful place near Pisa. At the top of the hill you can see many villages and cities.
My job was to paint the doors, tables and chairs and I think painting is very useful skill for me in the future. In my last days I also watered and cleaned the plants.
Gerardo is a friendly man and will tell you many things.… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Taisa)

EXELLENT

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Taisa) for host

I spent 3 weeks with Gerardo and his family. During that time I helped with garden (cutting olive trees, cleaning plants, burning branches) and helped to take care of the dogs and other animals. The work was located to the countryside Calci, and I can't even describe the beauty of that place!! It is simply amazing. The landscape from the hill is… read more

(Excellent )

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