Help me with painting, planting trees, rotivating the land, cleaning the animals pens and maintenance in Puglia, Italy

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I live in Puglia, southern Italy in a big house on a large plot of land and I could do with some help!

I have some animals that need feeding, trees need pruning, house need painting and land to be tidied up.

Anybody with spirit of enterprise and goodwill is very welcome!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here it is possible to see what rural Apulian life is about: nature, work, beauty, sharing.
Help
Olives time is now approaching and even this year I would like to share this great experience with others (also on my own I really struggle)
The work involves laying nets, shaking trees and collecting olives from nets. Taking olives to the olive press. Possibly doing some clearing before and after. It's satisfying work and if the weather is good it means spending long hours in a green field facing the sun. If the weather is bad....well it can be a muddy business!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Double bedroom with private bathroom, plus an extra twin room with shared bathroom
What else ...
Here it is pure, rural country life with the benefit of technology and modern comforts. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful but at few km away Ostuni, the closest town to the house, is lively and relatively interesting.

The sea is about 15 km.

The weather is usually good, hot in summer and perfectly mild in spring. It can rain a lot in the winter.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Great American family who stayed, help and entertained us!

Homemade pizza making and eating

Tree planting in Spring

Chicklets

Moonbeam the sheep

Vegetable garden

Feedback left by and about host (12)

08/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Klāss Reinis)

I found Klass a smart and helpful young man. Did a fantastic job in the garden and animated our conversations with Latvian culture and history insights. I would denifitely host him again!

(Excellent )

03/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Klāss Reinis) for host

Staying at Martinas was great, i enjoyed every second of it. Martina herself is very kind and understanding and i got to experience Italian countryside at its finiest.

(Excellent )

15/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Iris)

Iris is an amazing woman, full of energy, solar, funny and easy going.
I miss her terribly. She has been part of our family for a couple of weeks and the house felt empty after her and the little Nicky left. She could do any jobs, without too much guidance she worked what needed to be done. Often I just mentioned things and within a short time… read more

(Excellent )

28/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Iris) for host

I have had a marvellous time at Martina's! Her view of life is refreshing and inspires and comforts me for my continuing journey..

She look very well after you, and her daughters, the house and the animals are great. I love the sheep and dodo, one of the dogs! It was relaxing but new to me. Made my first veggiepatch and can t wait to hear about… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Menachem)

Menachem has been a great guest. He reminded me how precious and pleasant art and literature are. I enjoyed our chats immensely. Talking to him made me learn more about my country, Italy! I have also learned a lot about Jewish culture and life in Israel.
Though he came with quite a severe injury he managed to execute quite a grand painting. His… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Menachem) for host

I'm very grateful for the opportunity to stay at Martina's for about two and a half Weeks!
Martina herself is a wonderful and special person and a very nice host! I enjoyed very much the long conversations we had and appreciate a lot her patience for talking with me Italian and helping me improve it. I also liked very much her lively and smart… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna & Dean)

Jenna and Dean have been our family for three weeks. House felt extremely empty after they left. It has been for me and my children a wonderful oppurtunity to know what's going on on the other side of the world.
Jenna is solar, creative, wonderful in the kicthen, super at any job including hair styling :-). I will never forget her improvised… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jenna & Dean) for host

We stayed at Martinas place for 3 weeks and absolutely loved it.
Martina is such a beautiful soul and her daughters are no exception.
We felt right at home at her comfy place and she was always making sure we were okay and had everything we needed. We loved the little farm and area, nice atmosphere.
We loved learning and taking part with the… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Paulin & Vincent) for host

We spend very good time in Ostuni.Martina and her children are very happiness and she help us a lot we ou van... :)
Hope to see you again
Gracie mile
Vincent & Paulin & Alexis

(Excellent )

01/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulin & Vincent)

Paulin and Vincent have been working at my house for 10 days and they did wonders, they cleared and built and plant and tender for animals and did everything they could possibly do. I couldn't have been any luckier. Great guys to have around too, I loved their French singing and playing. And I certainly cannot repay them enough for the magic solar… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host

Martina and her beautiful family and farm were such a joy getting close to. She has great concepts of life and a beautiful soul. She was super accommodating and laid back, really made working hard easy. I had so much fun I have no other choice but to come back to southern Italy ASAP to see her, her family, and the beautiful country she claims. Her… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachael)

Rachael is just great! Best person to have around, she is cheerful, excited and always ready to do stuff. She is excellent to work with but also reliable when she works on her own. Easy going and respectful. She left her mark here. We surely miss her.

(Excellent )

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