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Description
We are a family living on a small organic farm close to Montalcino ( Unesco heritage site, famous for wines). The place is very beautiful and in a breathtaking position. We have a huge garden and a natural swimming pool. We are a couple in our early 50-ties with two children aged 16 and 10. Alexandra is a professional sommelier, Michelangelo is a businessman and he is an excellent cook. We live in an old Tuscan farmhouse.
Ideally, we look for people able to do different things according to the season and the needs of the moment and curious to experience life on a Tuscan farm. We can host you for two weeks to 2 months. For the summertime period (July and August) we prefer people who can speak some Italian.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer you a full immersion in an Italian style life on a little farm situated in the heart of Tuscany, walking distance from Montalcino, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Tuscany. You can learn from us about wine, cooking, and Italian language. Please check previous feedbacks. Thanks!
Projects involving children
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Help
At this moment we would like to invite people who can give us a hand both inside and outside a house, especially in our huge garden and natural pool. Nice and kind people, speaking some Italian, interested to explore family life in Tuscany.
Only NON-SMOKING people.
IMPORTANT: If you have some FOOD INTOLERANCE that requires special food or avoiding some foods typical for the Italian diet ( wheat, milk, etc), please do clearly say it in your message. We can cope with some while, not with others. Saying things from the beginning is in the interest of both.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We offer accomodation in a cosy wooden hut with bathroom and heating, we share food in the main house.
What else ...
There is fairly good internet access. We both like cooking and we hope you will be happy with our food ( please check feedbacks from our previous workawayers:)) If you are interested we can help you improve your Italian, we can share the traditional cooking and some bases of wine tasting (Alexandra is a professional sommelier and she organizes different wine tasting events). We look for energetic and kind people who enjoy a company but are able to stay and work on their own as well. We expect our volunteers to participate in domestic chores like any other member of our family ( eg. settle a table, clean the kitchen, etc)
In your free time, you can enjoy a really breathtaking nature around or walk to Montalcino for a sip of good wine, it is 20 min walk through the vine and olive groves. We also have a natural pool and some fitness facilities that you can use every day. Interesting cities are a short distance away.
Look forward to hearing from you!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 316895479421
Feedback (39)
20 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Salina)
We were so lucky and honored to host Salina! She is so passionate, hardworking and so interesting to talk to. Hearing about Alaska and her previous experiences brought so much to us. In addition to all the help in the house, she was able to make super creative videos for my professional profile. She was great with every member of the family and… read more
(Excellent
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10 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Salina) for host
I will say right now if you are able to come here, you won genuinely won a lottery ticket. The place is stunning, the area is amazing, the scenery is un real, and of course the wines are phenomenal. But the family is the most amazing part. I left with so much more than I came with. A lighter heart, a new gift perspective, and the wisdom of lessons… read more
23 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Edward)
We have hosted many people with Workaway network and Edward was truly one of our favorite. He was so nice, helpful, very well educated and he was able to have a great relationship with each of our family members. He felt as if he was a family member to us! Always willing to help, from fitness training in the morning, outside work in the pool and… read more
(Excellent
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7 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Edward) for host
I have just returned home after spending 3 wonderful weeks in Montalcino with Alexandra, Michelangelo, Esmeralda and Annabel and I can honestly say they were 3 of the most incredible weeks of my life. I have been home one day and I am already planning when I can next go back! Every single day I was there, I learned something new about Tuscan Red… read more
13 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Leilane) for host
I spent just three weeks with Alexandra, Michelangelo and Esmeralda, but it was time enough to learn so many things. With Alexandra I was so glad to learn more about wine and also about life; with Michelangelo I could learn a lot of handmade work tips plus, since he is a great cook, I also learnt more about the Italian way of cooking; and with… read more
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20 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Salina)
We were so lucky and honored to host Salina! She is so passionate, hardworking and so interesting to talk to. Hearing about Alaska and her previous experiences brought so much to us. In addition to all the help in the house, she was able to make super creative videos for my professional profile. She was great with every member of the family and… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Salina) for host
I will say right now if you are able to come here, you won genuinely won a lottery ticket. The place is stunning, the area is amazing, the scenery is un real, and of course the wines are phenomenal. But the family is the most amazing part. I left with so much more than I came with. A lighter heart, a new gift perspective, and the wisdom of lessons… read more
23 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Edward)
We have hosted many people with Workaway network and Edward was truly one of our favorite. He was so nice, helpful, very well educated and he was able to have a great relationship with each of our family members. He felt as if he was a family member to us! Always willing to help, from fitness training in the morning, outside work in the pool and… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Edward) for host
I have just returned home after spending 3 wonderful weeks in Montalcino with Alexandra, Michelangelo, Esmeralda and Annabel and I can honestly say they were 3 of the most incredible weeks of my life. I have been home one day and I am already planning when I can next go back! Every single day I was there, I learned something new about Tuscan Red… read more
13 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Leilane) for host
I spent just three weeks with Alexandra, Michelangelo and Esmeralda, but it was time enough to learn so many things. With Alexandra I was so glad to learn more about wine and also about life; with Michelangelo I could learn a lot of handmade work tips plus, since he is a great cook, I also learnt more about the Italian way of cooking; and with… read more
6 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Courtney)
I would put Courtney among our favorite workawayers, and we had many!
She is a very smart young lady, generous with her time and help and just amazing with anything that involves water and swimming. She gave me and my friends a lot of tips on how to improve our swimming skills and she was truly amazing teaching our 8 yrs old who had no courage to… read more
She is a very smart young lady, generous with her time and help and just amazing with anything that involves water and swimming. She gave me and my friends a lot of tips on how to improve our swimming skills and she was truly amazing teaching our 8 yrs old who had no courage to… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Courtney) for host
To say I had an amazing experience here would be an understatement! I can not thank you all enough for the 3 great weeks I had.
Alex, Michaelangelo, Esmeralda and Annabelle were all so welcoming and fun, I really enjoyed getting to know each of them
It really never felt like working when I was here, I enjoyed all my tasks which were usually… read more
Alex, Michaelangelo, Esmeralda and Annabelle were all so welcoming and fun, I really enjoyed getting to know each of them
It really never felt like working when I was here, I enjoyed all my tasks which were usually… read more
7 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ilona)
Ilona is very nice your lady. She has always tried to do her best . She stayed about 6 weeks with us. She has done both outside jobs and helped inside. Thank you very much and all the best!
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ilona) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I can say that I had very nice time with Alexandra, Michelangelo and their two girls. I spent there almost 6 weeks and never was bored. Time passed fast thanks various work in the garden or inside the house. I learned new things about wine and herbs. I have to say that my love to Italy, Italian people,… read more
12 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Charles)
Charles was one of the nicest people we have ever hosted via workaway. Kind, genorous and really fun to be around. he has come to stay fpr 2 weeks but at the end he stayed 3 months. this tells you enough about how much we liked him.
He has very quickly become the member of the family, having a great relationship with each and every member… read more
He has very quickly become the member of the family, having a great relationship with each and every member… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charles) for host
For the next peoples in Montalcino, i have just one thing to say : enjoy each day over there. I spent 3 months with this incredible family and i didn't see the time passed.
This is after few days without you that i realize how lucky i was, specially when i remember the beginning of my tuscany stay in an other family which was my baddest… read more
This is after few days without you that i realize how lucky i was, specially when i remember the beginning of my tuscany stay in an other family which was my baddest… read more
3 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pedro ) for host
Dear Michelangelo and Aleksandra
It was a great pleasure for me try to do my best to help you all
I ve learnt a lot from your knowledge and felt very confortable in your house , I shared with you very nice moments enjoyed a lot and chating interested topics in a deep way
Tasks done were so varied and never got worried , sorrunded for beautiful… read more
It was a great pleasure for me try to do my best to help you all
I ve learnt a lot from your knowledge and felt very confortable in your house , I shared with you very nice moments enjoyed a lot and chating interested topics in a deep way
Tasks done were so varied and never got worried , sorrunded for beautiful… read more
3 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro )
Dear Marcelo,
Thank you so much for all your help!
Marcelo is a great person to have around, to talk to and to work with. He has helped us with thousands of chores outside and inside the house, including the kitchen. But also he is a holistic doctor with years of experience and so much knowledge. He was able to prepare the diet and fitness… read more
Thank you so much for all your help!
Marcelo is a great person to have around, to talk to and to work with. He has helped us with thousands of chores outside and inside the house, including the kitchen. But also he is a holistic doctor with years of experience and so much knowledge. He was able to prepare the diet and fitness… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)
Elisabeth is a very warm and positive person. She would put her heart in everything and she was very precise. From manual labor in the garden to writting skills, everything was perfect. Talking about her blooging and writing she has a very effervescent and communicative style that I appreciated a lot. Many thanks elisabeth and we hope to see you… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
What a dream this place was! I've done workaway 6 or 7 times now, and this was definitely one of my favorites. It was a highlight of my time in Europe. Getting to live for several weeks in a small town in Tuscany and learn about the region (and the WINE) from Alexandra and her family was unforgettable. Their property is beautiful and tranquil, and… read more
4 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (ALEXANDER)
Alex was truly one of the best workawayers we have hosted! And we have hosted many! He is a very polyvalent person always trying to do his best at whatever was needed. His many skills would vary from manual hep to beautiful website creation. But his best touch is his personality: always good sense of humour and many interests makes him a great… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (ALEXANDER) for host
Amazing perfect workaway experience! +++++
I spent such a fantastic month with Alexandra, Mikki and their two young girls.
The location, house and grounds are truly beautiful and I really felt like I became part of the family. I left with a very heavy heart when my stay came to an end.
The work was varied, interesting and often educational. I was… read more
I spent such a fantastic month with Alexandra, Mikki and their two young girls.
The location, house and grounds are truly beautiful and I really felt like I became part of the family. I left with a very heavy heart when my stay came to an end.
The work was varied, interesting and often educational. I was… read more
13 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrés & Lucia)
Lucia and Andres are warm hearted people that was a real pleasure to host. They have got totally immersed in our life and projects offering so generously they help in all what was needed and more. Thank you so much and welcome back any time! Much love from all of us!
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrés & Lucia) for host
We had wonderful workaway experience with Alexandra, Michelangelo, Anabel and Esmeralda!
Eventhough we volunteered in their projects for a short period of time it felt like being part of the family. They answer our last minute request and made everything to make us feel like home.
Their place is located in an incredibly beautiful area of… read more
Eventhough we volunteered in their projects for a short period of time it felt like being part of the family. They answer our last minute request and made everything to make us feel like home.
Their place is located in an incredibly beautiful area of… read more
5 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kimon)
We can only highly recommend Kimon to all hosts! He is very smart, good wit IT and his English is so beautiful and elegant. Moreover he is a very kind and educated person, always ready to help. He has stayed with us for about 3 weeks and he has kindly collaborated with our projects, especially with website management and English editing. It was a… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kimon) for host
My first Workaway experience was nothing short of fantastic. My expectations were exceeded at almost every juncture: from the kindness and understanding consistently given by Alexandra and Michelangelo, to the whole setup that Workaway allows. Although I didn't spend enough time exploring the surrounding area, I felt like I lived in Montalcino, it… read more
15 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andres)
Andres is a wonderful warm person! It was like hosting a family member ( i do not dare to say an angel here) always ready to help and so nice with everybody. Ma daughters simply adored him, He was able to help in many different tasks around the house both inside and outside and whatever project we had he was participating with his whole heart. He… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alejandro & Alicia) for host
Thank you Alexandra and Michelangelo for the good experience in the Brunello's wine land, your place is beautiful!!
We enjoy helping you with internet marketing and helping cleaning the natural pool.
Michelangelo's food is delightful!! and we had the best italian teachers!: Esmeralda and Annabel.
The next time we hope to learn how to make… read more
We enjoy helping you with internet marketing and helping cleaning the natural pool.
Michelangelo's food is delightful!! and we had the best italian teachers!: Esmeralda and Annabel.
The next time we hope to learn how to make… read more
21 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)
We highly recommend Jonas, one of the best workawayers we had a pleasure to host. He is a very kind, hardworking and pleasure to be around. Our daughters loved him, and we were so very satisfied with his work. He is both strong and very precise when working with plants in the garden. He was also helpful when needed in the computer job and he would… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host
Grazie mille a Alexandra e Michelangelo! It was my first Workaway and I enjoyed it a lot. The whole family is more than friendly and they will make you feel at home very fast. I was here for 10 days and mostly working in the garden with Michelangelo and also on the biological pool which is very nice, especially in this hot summer days. The work… read more
30 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Matias)
We highly recommend Matias! He is a very positive and solar person and it was really wonderful to have him around. He is a hardworking volunteer helping in many different areas but his special thing is his smile and his relax, all the time and in all circomstances. Grazie mille a Te! Matias, ti auguriamo tutto il bene nel tuo viaggio fantastico! … read more
(Excellent
)
15 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Matias) for host
Fue una muy linda experiencia !! El trabajo en un jardín increíble con unas vistas de La Toscana hermosas. Se vive la naturaleza y la cultura de esta región. Compartir las comidas con una linda familia italiana , sentirse parte de ella, hablar de viajes , costumbres , plantas y muchas cosas mas ! Escuchar el italiano y aprenderlo con la… read more
27 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
This was our first workaway experience. There are many things you can learn from the entire family. Michelangelo is truly a great cook and made us the best burgers we've ever had. The two girls are very fun to be around and four year old Esmeralda will teach you how to improve your Italiano (endless laughter and fun there). Alexandra is one of the… read more
23 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Nina is a great hardworking and such a responsable girl! She did all kind of jobs like gardening or helping in the kitchen but she was the most helpful in a web design and some advertisement materials conceptual work as well. She does not consider herself a graphic designer but she spend so many hours of her last workaway day trying to make her… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
We reccomend Thomas to all workaway hosts. He was very nice with everybody, starting from our 4 yrs old and was helping with any kind of chores and getting the satisfaction out of the job well done. He is fit and can be really helpful in jobs that neccessite strenght. He was always helping with cleaning the kitchen after meals as well. His italian… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I am very happy that this beautiful place ended up being my first Workaway experience - sadly I was only here for 10 days!
Alexandra and Michelangelo are both very kind, sweet and interesting people. Together with their two sweet daughters they make for a beautiful family. The area around Montalcino is incredibly beautiful and waking up every… read more
Alexandra and Michelangelo are both very kind, sweet and interesting people. Together with their two sweet daughters they make for a beautiful family. The area around Montalcino is incredibly beautiful and waking up every… read more
21 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Bronwen) for host
A wonderful Workaway experience with an incredible family!
Tony and I were lucky enough to help out with various projects from IT, housework and construction. Michelangelo, Alexandra and their girls are adjusted to having volunteers around and are able to find the perfect balance between providing a (beautiful) family experience and… read more
Tony and I were lucky enough to help out with various projects from IT, housework and construction. Michelangelo, Alexandra and their girls are adjusted to having volunteers around and are able to find the perfect balance between providing a (beautiful) family experience and… read more
5 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Bronwen)
We cannot express enough of the gratitute for Bron and Tony. They were really like family members coming from far and trying to help us in everything. Very kind, laid back, pleasant to have around and very hard working. They heped us in the IT, construction, house chores and even babysitting. People you can count on. Inspite of the fact that Tony… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Wiktoria & Weronika)
Wiktoria and Weronika were very helpful with a multitude of tasks. From wall renovating to olive harvest, from babysitting to explaining me the secrets of Iphone. And much more. Very nice and kind girls who make a good team together. Whatever they would be asked for they would always do a job at their best without complaining. It was also… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Wiktoria & Weronika) for host
It was our first work-away experience and it was great!
We spent 3 weeks with Alexandra, Michelangelo and their two lovely daughters and we really enjoyed this time.
We had opportunity to pick up olives (it was our first time and we found it really interesting, but obviously hard job!), renovate wall from 11th century (it took quite a long… read more
We spent 3 weeks with Alexandra, Michelangelo and their two lovely daughters and we really enjoyed this time.
We had opportunity to pick up olives (it was our first time and we found it really interesting, but obviously hard job!), renovate wall from 11th century (it took quite a long… read more
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kris)
Kris is amazing. Do not miss a chance to invite him to your home. In a short one week staying he has repaired so many things that I cannot even count them all. Seriously! Besides he has prepared for us wonderful greek salads and the best tzaziki we have ever tried. I have also learned hom to make a greek yoghyrt from him. He is also a nice guy to… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kris) for host
This is my 2nd time making the same mistake... by volunteering for only a 1-week period! ... when you just start to get to know your hosts and the place, you got to leave...
Super nice family - Alessandra & Michelangelo, while having different backgrounds and [perhaps] personalities as well, they have a lot in common: very intelligent and… read more
Super nice family - Alessandra & Michelangelo, while having different backgrounds and [perhaps] personalities as well, they have a lot in common: very intelligent and… read more
8 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Paula was one of the best workawayers we have hosted so far. Very kind and extremely helpful, she would always do more than what we have asked for, taking herself initiatives very often. Great in organising spaces and all house works. She was also very nice to talk to, being an open minded medicine student it was very intresting for me to talk… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host
I stayed in Montalcino three weeks in August. This was my first workaway experience and I couldn’t choose better. It was fantastic time. I came back home with many great memories – breathtaking views of beautiful Tuscany, delicious food (the best I’ve ever ate!), Brunello (I don’t have words to describe it – it’s just the best), stories about… read more
13 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Marcelo) for host
I stayed with Alexandra and Michelangelo for more than a month between June and August as my first workaway experience and I doubt I could've found a better place. The house and the property itself is beautiful, full of green, nature and a positive energy. From the day I got there until the day I left I can say I was happy and enjoyed every moment… read more
14 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcelo)
Marcelo is really wonderful person to have around. He is very hardworking, kind and always ready to help. My daughters also adore him, as he has a natural positive attitude great with children of all ages. He is very good with plants and gardening: patient and careful but in the same time able to do also harder physical work. He also helps around… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabelle)
Isabelle is a serious and kind workawayer. She has done really perfect job taking care of our garden, specially when it concerned the work where patience and precision were needed. The flowers very greatful through all the summer. She has also helped in the house and sometimes with children. Thank you and all the very best, Ciao, ciao!
(Excellent
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21 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Isabelle) for host
Dear Alexandra and Michelangelo! How are you?
I spent two lovely weeks at your home in May, working to make the amazing garden even more beautiful. Many things to do but always with the view on the tuscan hills and the smell of roses and aromatic plants :)
Nice private accommodation, delicious tuscan food.
I learned many thinks about… read more
I spent two lovely weeks at your home in May, working to make the amazing garden even more beautiful. Many things to do but always with the view on the tuscan hills and the smell of roses and aromatic plants :)
Nice private accommodation, delicious tuscan food.
I learned many thinks about… read more
3 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Akira)
Akira is a great photographer and he did really beautiful pictures of both property and our family. Japanese eyes in Tuscany. He was also working on some fine jobs in our gardens. He is a very kind and calm person, always ready to help and we were really happy to have him as our guest. Thank you so much and all the best for your projects!!!
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Akira) for host
I chose best place for my first workaway! I worked for 2 weeks in the Alexandra's lovely garden. It was an genuine relaxing life in Tuscany with great nature. Alexandra and Michelangelo treated me like a real family. I was very happy to have full of time with the heartful and friendly family with lovely girls and nice co-workers. Thank you very… read more
3 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Gert)
We are really so greatful for all the help Gert did for us. He is VERY practical and VERY hardworking. During his stay with us he has constructed new working spaces, re-organised the existing ones, repaired all the little things that had to be done in a way that really exceded our expectations. All is so beutifully arranged and in order now. Gert… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gert) for host
Thank you both of you for the wonderfull time in your place. It was nice to have posibility to do the things i like to do, and for that eat at the best cuisine in tuscany. No really, its the best food i have had ever. - and i had the luck to share it with you both and your sweet kids - not forgetting Marchello, Sheyras and Akira.
i forgot… read more
i forgot… read more
14 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Puggioni)
Dania has come to our house as a volunteer and she has become a real friend. She was very helpful designing graphic works and helping me out to define different points in the new business project. She is very reliable and trustworthy. I recommend her to any host. Both for graphic design and other works. Thank you Dania and hope to see you soon!
(Excellent
)
22 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
We all wholeheartly recommend Rafaelle!!! He has been one of the most hardworking amang all the workawayers we could host, really understanding what was important to finish in this creazy spring time and helping with all his forces. But we cherish him the most for his heart and sympathy: all our family loved him and we thruly miss him since his… read more
(Excellent
)
19 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
...the Green you will see there is simply amazing! From the beautiful eyes of the little sweet Esmeralda to the aromatic plants of her Mom Alexandra...and don't forget the amazing green views from the house: a real heaven! Annabel is one of the sweetest girl I've ever seen: every morning she used to give me a big hog before going to school!...and… read more
23 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tiree)
Tiree is really wonderful young girl, cicling across Europe in winter time. It was a real pleasure to host her and learn about her adventure. She is the kind of person that can help you with whatever is there to be done. She helped us with our restoration work, gardening and bread baking. She was really kind and playful with kids. I strongly… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Tiree) for host
I just spend two weeks working here, and had a fantastic time! Alexandra made sure to try and find work that suited me and helped me to learn - renovating the new bedroom, working in the garden and baking. Michaelangelo was very helpful with trying to explain and show me how to do things despite us not speaking the same language, and the girls are… read more
3 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas was really big help for us and a very nice person to have around. He has helped with constructions, garden but also breakfast and whatever was there to be done. Kind and nice to everybody, from kids to adults, we really felt him a part of our family very quickly. He has a good sense of humor and he would often make us smile saying a good… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
My time with Alexandra and Michelangelo was amazing. The house and property is beautiful with extensive gardens of aromatic herbs. I learnt a lot about caring for gardens and also a lot about wine as it's in the middle of Brunello country. The food was some of the best I ate in Italy and the family was very accommodating to teach me the Italian… read more
4 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
Sandy stayed with us for several weeks. He is very multi talented workawayer and was able to help with many tasks. He is an excellent cook, have good practical skills and manuality, he is very precise and was able to work in team and alone very well. His italian is very good. He is a nice and interesting person.
(Excellent
)
16 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Kris)
Kris is a very kind and good heartedworkawayer. He helped us in a lot of tasks on the farm.
(Excellent
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14 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith)
Judi is a great work-awayer! She was extremely helpful keeping our kitchen always clean and giving her energy to any job that was needed to be done, both inside and outside the house, including rather heavy pool cleaning. She would always give her energy and put a practical sense to all tasks with a result of interesting findings that we are still… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host
Who wouldn’t treasure the opportunity to spend time in lovely Tuscany? Michelangelo and Alexandra and the girls are an energetic and passionate family with lots of work to keep you busy. The work is not hard and they appreciate the extra help. I prepared breakfast each morning (everyone loved the crepes) and then helped with other household… read more
27 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)
Christian was supposed to stay with us for 8 days but he ended up 6 weeks in 3 different stayings. Creative designer, he made beautiful logo, website, business cards for our two distinctive initiatives. VERY quick with computers, he was also helpful with many start-up issues because of his business school education and his natuaral capacity to… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
This was my first workaway and wauw what an incredible experience it has been to live and work with Alexandra, Michelangelo and the two lovely girls. Actually I have been there three times over the 2,5 months I was traveling Italy. I was there for a total of about 6 weeks.
First of all, the house and the view is fantastic and it's really nice to… read more
First of all, the house and the view is fantastic and it's really nice to… read more
15 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy is a wonderful young girl speaking perfectly 5 languages (yes we have tested 4 of them) . She spent 3 weeks with our family and we feel really sorry that she is leaving. She was wonderful with children (aged 3 and 9) very creative and having fun herself with them. She has learned very quickly about the gardening and permaculture and she was… read more
(Excellent
)
21 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)
Justin was very helpful in so many different situations both outside and inside the house, like gardening, baking, breakfast , english text editing, babysitting to the 3 yrs old, and many other things, whatever was necessary in the moment. He is a very good hearted person and as such he remains in our hearts. Thank you very much and all the best… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host
My experience with Alexandra, Michelangelo and their two daughters was nothing short of great. They accommodated me with a clean room and bed, and allowed me to experience their piece of the world through their food, ambitions and home. I worked to maintain the household and their sprawling gardens. Work can be a little tiring, but the reward is… read more
3 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Catriona)
Catriona was one of our first workawayers, back in July 2013, but she is one of those that remained in our hearts the most. She has already come back once since than and I really hope to see her again this summer. She was a very good compagnion to both my daughters teaching her amazing hula hoop skills to the bigger one and making the smaller one… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Catriona) for host
I can't believe how lucky I was to find this family on my first ever Workaway experience. Such warm, generous, interesting people, with a truly gorgeous house in a beautiful area of Italy. My jobs were varied and never boring, and I had so much fun spending time with the kids Anabel and Esmeralda - both such beautiful girls and vibrant characters.… read more
7 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra is really a great workawayer, very hardworking, precise, she would always go more in depth of things that we would ask for. She has worked both inside the house and outside in the garden doing really great job every day. She is also nice and friendly person, we wholeheartly advice her to every host! I have also learned from her some… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
Dear Alexandra and Michelangelo! I want to thank you for this wonderful experience!
I had a fantastic experience with this nice family that make you feel welcome right away. Alexandra and Michelangelo are truly lovely people and I was lucky to spend about 3 weeks with them. The job's was different every day, and that was nice. Also the… read more
I had a fantastic experience with this nice family that make you feel welcome right away. Alexandra and Michelangelo are truly lovely people and I was lucky to spend about 3 weeks with them. The job's was different every day, and that was nice. Also the… read more
3 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tracy) for host
It's unfortunate that I have to try to describe my amazing experience in so few words, because my time with this family was life-changing. My 3 weeks in Montalcino are ones that I will take with me for the rest of my life, mostly because of how I was welcomed with open arms by the family. Alexandra and Michelangelo made me feel like one of their… read more
31 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Tracy)
Tracy is a multitalented young woman. She is passionate about food and good wine. During her 3 weeks staying with our family she spoiled us by preparing a different breakfast every day with home made bread, home made granola, crepes et many other wonderful things. She is very organised and likes to keep things clean. She gave us a big help with… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
So many thanks to Laura!!! She is so kind, reliable, very nice with kids to whom she immediately found the right language and also hard working, she would never step back in front of any job. She helped us really a lot with whatever was needed. I strongly recomend her to any host. Best greetings and you are always welcome back!
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I stayed almost five weeks (November/December) with Esmeralda, Anabel, Alexandra and Michelangelo. It is such a nice family, who lives in a beautiful house with a beautiful “garden” (it is HUGE) close to Montalcino. I worked in the house, in the garden or I played with the beautiful children but I never felt like a worker because they were so… read more
26 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)
Pablo brough a very nice vibe to our house. He is so friendly, laid back person, he was able to make us all smile in many occasions, from the most little one to adults alltogether. He was very adaptable and doing all kind of jobs with kindness and enthusiasm, and also helping in the house whenever necessery with food or table setting. Just the… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host
I've stayed with alessandra and michelangelo for 15 days. unfortunately was a short time!! It was really great experiences. They house its really beatiful with great view. Their family its really lovely, from day one they made me fill like home, really kind, esmeralda and anabel are very funny. Beatiful kids. I helped micheangelo doing some… read more
28 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Sophia was so very kind! We were all sad about her leaving , and especially my children who loved her. She was also very precise and well organised. Helped us a lot with the water gardening and in the house. Thank you so very much for all your help and you are welcome back whenever you want!
(Excellent
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28 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer () for host
This was my first experience of workaway and I didn't want to leave! I spent around 3 weeks with this lovely family, babysitting the children who are a joy to look after, and helping around the house and gardens which are set in a beautiful environment. The family was very accommodating; they helped me to develop my Italian, and I learned about… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David stayed with us for two months and he was able to do such different works like driving a tractor, cleaning the swimming pool ( he has invented the efficient way to do so), babysitting and separating the essential oils from a distillate- what needs both patiencem good eyes and steady hands. But I wiil remember him mostly for preparing the milk… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
There are no words to describe how amazing my stay with this beautiful family was. During my 2 months in Montalcino work included gardening, baby sitting, fruit picking, grass cutting, pool cleaning, concrete mixing, help with the bricklaying, organising and tidying the work spaces, toolrooms, etc., tractor driving, and much, much more. Being… read more
29 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host
Alexandra and Mickey were the perfect hosts! I can say that I at some of the best food I've ever eaten whilst at my 2 week stay with their family! Their home and family are simply wonderful, you feel welcomed into a great family environment straight away. The work was diverse, with different jobs for Mickey and Alexandra, such as painting,… read more
29 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
Adam is very friendly, nice, and hard working. He was able to do all kinds of work both outdoors and inside the house and he was always ready to help in all domestic and farm's burdens. He has learned basic italian in just a few days!. He has done for us the best cheescake we have ever eaten and he was a very very patient and professional tennis… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Roman) for host
We stayed with Alexandra and her family in June, and this was our first work away experience. They made us feel at home and taught us a lot, such as how to cook traditional italian food , and also about wine and siestas which we will always be grateful. Thanks for having us.
25 Jun 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Roman)
Jasmin and Roman stayed with us about 2 weeks. They are both kind and hard working. Roman is smart and practical, he is able to drive a tractor, manipulate many agricultural machines and is able to resolve many problems. Jasmin is patient and precise, she was great weeding our roses which were a lot of mess and she was doing a babysitting for our… read more
(Excellent
)
