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Ayurvedic cooking, gardening and home projects in Val di Sangro, Abruzzo, Italy

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  • Description

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    ** Looking for spiritual and handy people for house sitting during summer 2026. We'll be at home only few days but you will meet our friends and possibly participate to holistic events around**

    Here you can get in touch with the following disciplines: ayurvedic nutrition, biomagnetism, Bach flowers and kinesiology.

    We are Alberto and Vida, recently married, I'm italian-uruguayan and Vida is from Cuba.
    I'm a naturopath, Vida is a pianist, both educators, experts in ayurvedic nutrition and wannabe permaculturists. We live in Abruzzo where we have a 300 square meter garden with some small permaculture beds and during the winter we usually move to Cuba where we manage different activities related to ayurveda, natural agronomy and education collaborating with several community projects.

    Our place in Val di Sangro is not in the middle of the countryside... it's next to a hill full of olive trees that borders a commercial and industrial area. We often go to explore the surrounding natural places (Abruzzo is famous for his beautiful parks) but if you want to be immersed in nature on a farm, this is not exactly the place for you. Sometimes we visit some friends from ecovillages around Abruzzo and Lazio or we go to Rome where we have other artistic activities going on.

    Right now we prefer to host handy people with good manual skills who are already good at cooking and who want to learn how to cook following Ayurveda principles, with natural and healthy ingredients (also wild plants). We are looking for someone independent, strong, not picky, interested in simple life, yoga, arts, who want to work making natural products, simple DIY... creating, repairing, recycling and reusing anything ;)
    In particular we need to turn a 40 sq m storeroom by the garden into a new studio for travellers passing by. We also need to improve our web presence that is quite poor for our next project, which consists on bringing Ayurveda nutrition to ecovillages around Europe.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Charity work
    Photography
    Languages
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    Astronomy
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    In short our place is a simple life laboratory where you can get plenty of spiritual and empirical experiences, live with less, be more sustainable and learn how to take care of yourself reducing stress, calming the mind, deeping spiritual connection and being happy! :)

  • Help

    Help

    ° healthy cooking (ayurveda)
    ° making natural products from fruits, vegetables and aromatic plants
    ° helping in the garden
    ° organizing and renovating the apartment / laboratory
    ° web presence
    ° feeling free to express your art and talent

    You will help around of 25 hours per week with 2 days off, having the opportunity to organize your time alone or in our company to visit historical and natural places around (beach - river - mountain).

    **HOUSE SITTING HELP**
    ​Our pantry and garden are always full of fresh, beneficial ingredients that you are welcome to use as you wish during your stay. For regular days, when your duties are limited to simple tasks like watering the plants (approx 2 to 3 hours per day), we kindly ask you to complement the available ingredients with your own food. However, on busier days when we focus on projects like painting or greenbuilding, we will provide plenty of food.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Vida would like to improve her italian so we will be more than happy to host italian speaking travellers.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    ° you will sleep alone in one room of the apartment or you will share the room with other volunteers
    ° eventually if there are many of us you will sleep on a mattress / sofa / tent in the garden
    ° it is better that you bring your sleeping bag and your yoga mat
    ° normally we all eat together but sometimes you will cook and eat on your own
    ° we use vegetarian / vegan ingredients, trying to avoid industrial food
    ° in addition to our own production, we barter or buy organic fruits and vegetables from nearby farmers

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    How to get there from Pescara, Naples or Rome? There are many solutions... tell us your itinerary and we will help you! Welcome :)

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    motorhomes maximum dimension 800cm Lgth x 260cm wdth x 300 cm ht

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A man and a woman with long hair are looking up, standing closely together under a thatched roof, appearing relaxed and thoughtful in the natural light.
The image depicts a vibrant scene of a table filled with an assortment of food, featuring a diverse group of individuals gathered together, conveying a sense of community and togetherness.
The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a vase with flowers and a bookshelf in the background, evoking a sense of warmth and coziness. The overall atmosphere is one of comfort and relaxation.
The image depicts a collection of natural products, including herbs and plants, arranged on a table, with a focus on showcasing the variety of natural materials and their arrangement.
The image shows four jars of natural ingredients, likely for hair or skin care, with a neutral background, suggesting a product photo for a catalog or website. The jars are arranged in a row.
The image depicts a collection of photographs showcasing various outdoor settings, including a garden, a forest, and a beach, with diverse natural elements such as trees, water, and grass.
The image shows a collection of leafy greens, including lettuce and kale, arranged in a neat and organized manner, likely for a recipe or culinary purpose. The leaves are green and the stems are brown.
The image depicts a collection of photographs showcasing various outdoor settings, including beaches, forests, and fields, with a focus on natural beauty and tranquility. The images appear to be promotional in nature.
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The image is a collage of three photographs, featuring a plant, a bat, and a couple standing in front of a rocky cliff.
The image depicts a collection of photographs showcasing various types of food, including fruits, vegetables, and other items, arranged in a visually appealing manner. The images appear to be taken for a recipe book or cookbook.
The image shows a man receiving a massage or energy healing treatment from another person in a room with a bed and colorful pillows.
The image depicts a collection of gardening tools and supplies, including a bucket, gloves, and crates, arranged on a concrete surface.

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