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HI!
We are Andrea and Elisabetta and we need help to start our project in the Apuan Alps Regional Park.
The first step will be the general maintenance of a typical mountain house with plank floors that still smell of chestnut.
We are in Alta Versilia, in the municipality of Stazzema, surrounded by luxuriant nature: streams, thick woods and an incredible wealth of animals and plants.
Spectacular mountains will embrace us and can be reached by trekking on more or less easy paths: the Procinto and its Bimbi (for climbing enthusiasts), Monte Forato (from whose summit it will be possible to swing on a swing), the Pania della Croce (the Queen of the Apuan Alps), Monte Corchia (home to caves and marble quarries), Monte Nona and Matanna (with its wild horses).
Last, but not least: we are in a mountain just 20 km from the sea!
The nearest cities are:
- Forte dei Marmi / Seravezza / Querceta (train station)
- Massa (train station / flixbus bus stop)
- Viareggio (train station / flixbus bus stop)
- Pisa (Airport / train station / flixbus bus stop)
- Firenze (Airport / train station / flixbus bus stop)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will try to teach the volunteers some work activities that we will carry out to renovate the structure (in some cases supported by real professionals from the various sectors), for gardening and agriculture, but we will be happy to learn new skills from them, in a mutual exchange.
We will arrange free time in order to give the possibility to enjoy the Apuan mountains and take a dip in the sea or in the art cities of Tuscany.
We will try to share both work activities with the volunteers and, weather permitting, also some recreational activities, for example accompanying you on the paths or cooking traditional dishes to be enjoyed together in the typical Fireplace Room.
Help
What is needed?
In addition to willpower and basic DIY, carpentry skills (to fix floors or restore doors and windows, even painting them), masonry and plumbing will be indispensable.
Next step?
Recover the ancient vineyards, start a vegetable garden, take care of gardening in general; soon the time will come to split and collect wood, mushrooms and chestnuts.
In November we could also collect some olives to take to the mill.
Last undertaking, rebuilding the Metato of 1840.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Russian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We speak English or Spanish, and a little French, but we will be happy to help you learn Italian... once I studied Russian, too.
Accommodation
You will live with us and you will have a double or twin room at your disposal.
The house is quite large and practically all the other spaces are shared (bathroom, kitchen, living room and garden)
There is electricity, water and wi-fi.
We will be happy to share meals with the volunteers and food will be included in the hospitality, the kitchen is well stocked and cooking equipment is available.
What else ...
Gea could become a truffle dog.
Old records and books to relax in front of the fireplace.
Maps and advice are at your disposal.
What else? We are waiting for you!
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
25 hours a week.
Feedback (11)
They hosted us like their own daughters. From the beginning we felt right at home, and they shared with us a lot of stories about their life and Italia which were so interesting. They made sure that we had at least 15min of laugh every day, so our… read more
Siamo stati davvero felici di avervi qui, vi aspettiamo presto!
They are pleasant people, always smiling. If you want to stay in the mountains, don't hesitate to come and help them.
For the tasks, they are manual tasks that don't require specific knowledge. Working in the garden was a pleasure!
I also… read more
We have been working overall in construction / maintenance stuff which we really enjoyed and sometimes also we helped with the daily tasks of the house like cooking, cleaning. We had also the opportunity to start working in flexible schedules during the day and always in an… read more
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They hosted us like their own daughters. From the beginning we felt right at home, and they shared with us a lot of stories about their life and Italia which were so interesting. They made sure that we had at least 15min of laugh every day, so our… read more
Siamo stati davvero felici di avervi qui, vi aspettiamo presto!
They are pleasant people, always smiling. If you want to stay in the mountains, don't hesitate to come and help them.
For the tasks, they are manual tasks that don't require specific knowledge. Working in the garden was a pleasure!
I also… read more
We have been working overall in construction / maintenance stuff which we really enjoyed and sometimes also we helped with the daily tasks of the house like cooking, cleaning. We had also the opportunity to start working in flexible schedules during the day and always in an… read more
Leon hai lasciato un segno in quella strada di Stazzema che abbiamo fatto insieme, Valeria lo hai lasciato nel cuore di Gea.
Buona vita!
Mai ci saremmo aspettati che tu avessi tutta questa energia e quanta conoscenza.
Consiglio per gli altri host: Datele una griglia e la cena é garantita
Anselmo, fin da subito, mi ha detto che sei un ragazzo molto intelligente e aveva ragione!!!
Ci mancherà il tuo continuo canticchiare e il tuo grande senso… read more
In bocca al lupo per i tuoi progetti!
Overall positive experience, in fact Nat quickly established a good relationship with the other workawayers present and was able to help the team.
Felipe and Domi made us feel at home right away... ah no, it was our home but they behaved as if we were the guests, taking care of us and Gea (they miss you so much).
We immediately established an excellent harmony and their support was important, above all for their energetic and smiling positivity, never afraid of new tasks and many… read more
When i arrived i felt directly as a part of their life.
If i didnt understand something they explained it to me again and again till i got it :D
Gea, their dog ist really cute and has so much Energy. allways wanted to cuddle and play :)
i really enjoyed our late night talks at… read more
We were happy to spend time with you!
Andrea is a very patient man and a hard worker. Elisabetta is very cheerful and passionate when she talks about something. They have a very cute dog, who loves cuddles… read more
The face of a young girl hides a super woman who is not afraid to face any task: as tenacious and strong in the hardest jobs, as precise in painting and sweet in taking care of our Gea.
The first day we thought you wouldn't stay long but instead you showed us how much you are worth!!!
Thank you very much and remember that you have… read more
Our stay, which was almost 3 weeks, went by so quickly...
From the beginning on we felt very welcomed and home. Elisabetta is a very strong and energetic woman who will make sure that you are alright. Even if it involves serving loads of tea and cookies and boil water for a "come si… read more
Thank you so much for you help, for The power you gave us and The pleasure to share each other experiences, for knowledge and skills in quite everything is need to renovate a house.
We will wait for you and your strenght in doing any kind of job.
SomeTimes we still feel The smell of you bread even if you are not… read more
Thanks guys because with you everything seemed lighter even the buckets full of rubble and those boulders that we moved while doing squats.
With your lightness we checked the radiators by making water games like children...
the door to our house (the one you cleaned) is always open!
We really had a great time with you and you were really helpful.
Remember that you have to come back to visit us "molto prestissimo"
Kathy e Linus came suddenly in a day of September, like an hot and strong Wind of a late Summer.
Their big energy and commitment is a gift for any kind of job, done with a satisfying smile of rare beauty and sincerity.
We were so surprised when they left us, we thought they could stay more time, but is not possible to stop… read more
The two are incredibly great people, super welcoming, open and especially showed a lot of trust in us.
We wanted to work a lot and that is what we got to do. It was a very satisfying work, especially because it was appreciated so much by the two.
The… read more
Kathy e Linus came suddenly in a day of September, like an hot and strong Wind of a late Summer.
Their big energy and commitment is a gift for any kind of job, done with a satisfying smile of rare beauty and sincerity.
We were so surprised when they left us, we thought they could stay more time, but is not possible to stop… read more
