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I’m French, my husband is Italian. We have 3 sons, adults and not often at home.
We live in a big house in the north of Italy at Cellatica near Brescia.
I’m a ceramicist and my husband taught electronic in high school but he is now retired
We love nature, mountains, lake, bikes (we use it a lot). I like gardening and we have a big vegetable garden which would like to become community and social in the next future.
In our family, for 20 years we have hosted women with a difficult situation (sometimes with children) for a short or a long time. It’s a voluntary service done with Caritas of Brescia. At the moment, one woman (she has three boys: twelve, seven and for years old), my healthy 94 years old mother in law and my quiet French father (91 years old) are with us.
We have had a lot of very good experiences with Workaway over the past seven years. Woman and male workawayers interested in family life, gardening or cooking too can find a place among us.
We would like to host and share our daily lives with someone who speaks English (but others who speak Italian or French for example are welcome as well) because my sons and I need or like the English language. We try to be a big family sharing meals, housework, gardening, childcare, talking with Grandparents and outdoor activities like cycling, walking and obviously the good moments of family life!
We want you to feel comfortable with the work that you do, so if you just communicate with us what you like, we are flexible.
We are active members with other hosting websites. In some years we have seen people from every part of world ! Wonderful.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You may experience an Italian/French family experience, a feeling of living in community, village life, help with ideas for travel in northern Italy, healthy home-cooked vegetarian meals (mostly), a close knit family life, and peaceful atmosphere.
Projects involving children
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Help
The exchange we would like is not complicated : share our life (cooking, gardening, pottery if you want and spending time with all of us ) speak English with me and my sons or speak Italian with our grandma or listen to her and French with my father. We can teach too some Italian or French.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Polish: BeginnerThis 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
The volunteer will have his own bedroom. We can be a lot of people at home (up to 10) so the bathrooms are shared.
What else ...
We live in Cellatica, a little village (4500 inhabitants) and it’s easy to reach to Brescia with the bus number 13 (25 minutes to the railway station of Brescia), and you can walk 10 minutes to bus stop easily in a safe village atmosphere. Milan is 1.5 hours away and the lakes are 20-30 minutes away. We have bikes for all too, so that you have the freedom to bike to the bus stop or somewhere else and back on your own schedule. When we have guests, it’s for us an opportunity to visit or do something together sometimes as well. There are the lakes, the mountains, cities like Brescia, Bergamo and even Venice nearby to explore.
The nearest airport is Bergamo or Milan, depending on where you are coming from.
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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 369778799593
Feedback (46)
28 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (roccarose)
Il était prévu que Rose vienne pour deux semaines...peut-etre davantage si affinités... elle est restée deux mois!
Elle a démontré une grande responsabilité et autonomie dans les taches que nous lui confions et bien souvent le travail accompli dépassait nos attentes. Peinture, jardinage, nettoyage du jardin, renover des volets, ménage, cuisine...… read more
Elle a démontré une grande responsabilité et autonomie dans les taches que nous lui confions et bien souvent le travail accompli dépassait nos attentes. Peinture, jardinage, nettoyage du jardin, renover des volets, ménage, cuisine...… read more
(Excellent
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3 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Cathy) for host
This was my first Workaway outside of the United States and it turned out to be the cultural exchange I was hoping for. Hedwige and Maurizio treated me like part of the family from the moment I arrived. While I was there, there were a total of 9 people living in the house (in addition to me) and I truly enjoyed being part of their lives. The house… read more
1 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Cathy)
Quelle belle expérience que de partager son quotidien avec Catherine pendant 15 jours au beau milieu de l'été. C'est une personne très responsable et compétente. Elle a géré les taches demandées et son temps avec autonomie. Elle vraiment pris à coeur réaliser chaque travail pour le mieux en allant parfois chercher des solutions inédites ou… read more
(Excellent
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10 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Niloofar) for host
My stay with Hedwige, Maurizio and their beautiful big family is one of my best experiences in life. I spent a week with them, I helped in the garden, ceramic workshop and daily activities (cooking, cleaning and putting in order). I learnt every day about community, love, environment, service and God. They are caring, dedicated, nice and their… read more
9 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Niloofar)
Niloofar è rimasta una settimana da noi e nonostante il tempo grigio e umido, è riuscita ad occuparsi di qualche angolo del giardino. Abbiamo apprezzato la sua cucina e i momenti insieme intorno al tavolo condividendo anche su temi non banali.
Mi ha dato una mano nel laboratorio di ceramica. Ha dimostrato di essere molto precisa e attenta.… read more
Mi ha dato una mano nel laboratorio di ceramica. Ha dimostrato di essere molto precisa e attenta.… read more
(Excellent
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28 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (roccarose)
Il était prévu que Rose vienne pour deux semaines...peut-etre davantage si affinités... elle est restée deux mois!
Elle a démontré une grande responsabilité et autonomie dans les taches que nous lui confions et bien souvent le travail accompli dépassait nos attentes. Peinture, jardinage, nettoyage du jardin, renover des volets, ménage, cuisine...… read more
Elle a démontré une grande responsabilité et autonomie dans les taches que nous lui confions et bien souvent le travail accompli dépassait nos attentes. Peinture, jardinage, nettoyage du jardin, renover des volets, ménage, cuisine...… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Cathy) for host
This was my first Workaway outside of the United States and it turned out to be the cultural exchange I was hoping for. Hedwige and Maurizio treated me like part of the family from the moment I arrived. While I was there, there were a total of 9 people living in the house (in addition to me) and I truly enjoyed being part of their lives. The house… read more
1 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Cathy)
Quelle belle expérience que de partager son quotidien avec Catherine pendant 15 jours au beau milieu de l'été. C'est une personne très responsable et compétente. Elle a géré les taches demandées et son temps avec autonomie. Elle vraiment pris à coeur réaliser chaque travail pour le mieux en allant parfois chercher des solutions inédites ou… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Niloofar) for host
My stay with Hedwige, Maurizio and their beautiful big family is one of my best experiences in life. I spent a week with them, I helped in the garden, ceramic workshop and daily activities (cooking, cleaning and putting in order). I learnt every day about community, love, environment, service and God. They are caring, dedicated, nice and their… read more
9 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Niloofar)
Niloofar è rimasta una settimana da noi e nonostante il tempo grigio e umido, è riuscita ad occuparsi di qualche angolo del giardino. Abbiamo apprezzato la sua cucina e i momenti insieme intorno al tavolo condividendo anche su temi non banali.
Mi ha dato una mano nel laboratorio di ceramica. Ha dimostrato di essere molto precisa e attenta.… read more
Mi ha dato una mano nel laboratorio di ceramica. Ha dimostrato di essere molto precisa e attenta.… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ciprian & Dalma) for host
Hedwige, Maurizio and the whole family from young to old offered us a very nice experience, they were very welcoming, friendly and made us feel at home for the short period we stayed at their place.
We really enjoyed our stay and we are thankful for them for the received experience.
We had various tasks to do around the house: weeding, helping… read more
We really enjoyed our stay and we are thankful for them for the received experience.
We had various tasks to do around the house: weeding, helping… read more
29 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ciprian & Dalma)
Quelle agréable compagnie que celle de Dalma e Cip. Nous les avons appréciés pour leur compétences, leur efficacité, leur rapidité à apprendre de nouvelles choses et leur autonomie. Ils forment un bien joli couple et une valide équipe (de deux) de travail! Ils nous ont aidé aussi bien dehors que dans l'atelier de poterie et aussi pour des taches… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mateusz) for host
Thank you so much Hedwige and Maurizio for everything! It was for me an unforgettable week. Seeing your way of life, experiencing your kindness and good-heartedness was for me truly inspiring. I wish you all the best and really hope to see you one day again!! :)
12 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Roberta) for host
With a delay of almost 3 months.... but I really wanted to say that my experience at Hedwige and Mauricio's house was incredible. They are very generous and welcoming people and from the moment I arrived I felt welcome and at home. The help was very diverse and light, every day was something different. Their amazing house is close to a bus stop… read more
23 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberta)
Roberta ha finito il suo soggiorno italiano da noi prima di lasciare (con un po' di tristezza) l'Europa!
Abbiamo apprezzato il suo sempre bel umore, la sua capacità di lavorare in gran autonomia e la sua efficacia. Ha fatto un sacco di lavori di pittura (ma non solo!) durante la sua permanenza, sempre ben fatti.
La sua sensibilità e interiorità… read more
Abbiamo apprezzato il suo sempre bel umore, la sua capacità di lavorare in gran autonomia e la sua efficacia. Ha fatto un sacco di lavori di pittura (ma non solo!) durante la sua permanenza, sempre ben fatti.
La sua sensibilità e interiorità… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac & Chiara)
Chiara e Isaac sono rimasti pochi giorni ma abbastanza per farsi apprezzare e tessere una relazione anche di qualità con noi. Tanti lavori in giardino o di manualità erano nuovi per loro ma si sono messi all'opera con impegno e desiderio di fare al meglio. E cosi è stato! Con Chiara, la possibilità di parlare italiano a favorito uno scambio in… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Théo) for host
Ce fut un vrai plaisir de rester un mois en la compagnie d'Hedwige, Maurizio, et tous ceux qui habitent cette belle maison !
Les tâches proposées étaient variées : aide dans le jardin, pétrissage pour la céramique, nettoyage des espaces et des gouttières...
Il était facile de trouver du temps pour moi tout en profitant de cette maison vivante.… read more
Les tâches proposées étaient variées : aide dans le jardin, pétrissage pour la céramique, nettoyage des espaces et des gouttières...
Il était facile de trouver du temps pour moi tout en profitant de cette maison vivante.… read more
19 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Théo)
Theo nous a fait le don de sa présence pendant un mois! C'est un jeune homme de bonne compagnie: serviable, compétent, responsable, tranquille, sociable et agréable lors des discussions. Les tâches, nombreuses et variées que nous lui avons confiées , ont été effectuées avec compétence et efficacité. Il a fait preuve aussi d'une grande autonomie.… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Franco)
Franco ha condiviso per un mese la nostra vita ed è stato per noi un bellissimo periodo.
Possiede una grande quantità di competenze e di qualità senza ostentazione.
Ci ha dato una bella mano in diversi lavori (edilizia, giardinaggio, pintura, ceramica, cucina ) ed è molto efficace! Non lascia niente incompiuto e la sua forza fisica è notevole. E… read more
Possiede una grande quantità di competenze e di qualità senza ostentazione.
Ci ha dato una bella mano in diversi lavori (edilizia, giardinaggio, pintura, ceramica, cucina ) ed è molto efficace! Non lascia niente incompiuto e la sua forza fisica è notevole. E… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (CEDRIC)
Nous avons passé une douzaine de jours en compagnie de Cédric et ce fut une belle compagnie, appréciée par les plus petits comme par les plus grands. Disponible pour travailler dehors même si le temps n'était pas particulièrement agréable, nous avons réussi à faire un bon nettoyage dans le potager et dans certaines parties du jardin. Les jours de… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (CEDRIC) for host
Hedwige et Maurizio sont des hôtes particulièrement généreux.
Je suis resté chez eux une dizaine de jours et je n'ai pas vu le temps passer.
Le travail était assez varié tant dans le jardin, le potager, qu'à l'atelier ou dans la maison, avec une grande flexibilité et souplesse dans l'organisation.
Mais l'essentiel pour moi a été de vivre au… read more
Je suis resté chez eux une dizaine de jours et je n'ai pas vu le temps passer.
Le travail était assez varié tant dans le jardin, le potager, qu'à l'atelier ou dans la maison, avec une grande flexibilité et souplesse dans l'organisation.
Mais l'essentiel pour moi a été de vivre au… read more
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mateusz & Alicja)
Mateusz è rimasto da noi circa una settimana. Abbiamo sopratutto lavorato nel giardino. È un ragazzo tranquillo, efficace. Impara velocemente quello che c'è da fare. Abbiamo condiviso piacevolmente i nostri pasti con lui. La settimana è volata via in sua compagnia!
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lindsay & Jackson)
Abbiamo ospitato per più di 2 settimane Lindsay e Jackson.
Siamo stati molto soddisfatti dell'aiuto di Lindsay: sempre disponibile, responsabile, sorridente e efficace per volgere i lavori richiesti nel tempo a disposizione : diventerà un bravissimo medico! Si farà apprezzare dei suoi pazienti perché sa curare i particolari senza tralasciare… read more
Siamo stati molto soddisfatti dell'aiuto di Lindsay: sempre disponibile, responsabile, sorridente e efficace per volgere i lavori richiesti nel tempo a disposizione : diventerà un bravissimo medico! Si farà apprezzare dei suoi pazienti perché sa curare i particolari senza tralasciare… read more
(Very good)
20 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lindsay & Jackson) for host
We spent 2.5 weeks with Hedwige and her family and overall it was a lovely experience. The work is varied and always fair, we would do various jobs (weeding, gardening, sanding, varnishing, cleaning etc) in the morning and have the afternoons free. Everyone pitches in to help with lunch and dinner prep and clean up which is always serenaded by… read more
28 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio & Adriana)
Nous méritons toutes nos rencontres. Elles sont attachées à notre destinée et ont une signification qu'il nous appartient de déchiffrer. François Mauriac
…Prima ancora di incontrare in carne e ossa Fabio e Adriana, avevo intuito che avrei avuto nostalgia dopo la loro partenza…e così fu !
Con delicatezza, intelligenza ed validità si sono affacciati… read more
…Prima ancora di incontrare in carne e ossa Fabio e Adriana, avevo intuito che avrei avuto nostalgia dopo la loro partenza…e così fu !
Con delicatezza, intelligenza ed validità si sono affacciati… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Fabio & Adriana) for host
Ciao ragazzi. Ho sognato di vivere la vita quotidiana di una famiglia in Italia. Mia moglie Adriana ha intrapreso questa avventura con me e lasciamo qui le nostre impressioni dei nostri 20 giorni con questo ospite...
1. il luogo: abbiamo soggiornato a Cellatica, in una bella casa di campagna, vicino a Brescia. Facilmente raggiungibile, con… read more
1. il luogo: abbiamo soggiornato a Cellatica, in una bella casa di campagna, vicino a Brescia. Facilmente raggiungibile, con… read more
9 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vladimir & Stephanie) for host
Well, hello!
I had volunteered at Hedwige and Maurizio almost 2 years ago and my profile was expired by the end so I could not leave a proper reference, but better late than never!
Simply wanted to say that the place and especially the people are very worthy to visit and I was very lucky to spend a couple of weeks there still keeping warm… read more
I had volunteered at Hedwige and Maurizio almost 2 years ago and my profile was expired by the end so I could not leave a proper reference, but better late than never!
Simply wanted to say that the place and especially the people are very worthy to visit and I was very lucky to spend a couple of weeks there still keeping warm… read more
22 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Áki Ask)
What a great time spent with Aki during more than one month! Always available, smiling and ready for any job outside or in the house and always done with care. We were pleasantly surprised by his maturity despite his young age and it was easy to have good conversation during the meals with him. The kids were very happy to have a good playmate. We… read more
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Áki Ask) for host
I stayed with Hedwige and her family for little over a month. It was a beautiful time, they are amazingly kind people and I had a lot of fun there, especially with the kids.
I would recommend this place to anyone who likes family life and kids. It is also a great place to learn some Italian.
I'm still impressed at how welcome and appreciated I… read more
I would recommend this place to anyone who likes family life and kids. It is also a great place to learn some Italian.
I'm still impressed at how welcome and appreciated I… read more
24 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lucie Josephine) for host
Hedwige and Maurizio are great hosts! I lived and worked with them for 3 weeks and I am very grateful for this time.
Although I can't speak Italian or French (which seemed like a huge problem in the first few days), I never felt left out of the conversation when we were eating together. The food was also always excellent, because Soad is a great… read more
Although I can't speak Italian or French (which seemed like a huge problem in the first few days), I never felt left out of the conversation when we were eating together. The food was also always excellent, because Soad is a great… read more
23 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie Josephine)
Lucie joined us few weeks before our first son's wedding so in a period of intensive preparation!
We really appreciated the quiet way Lucie faced the various chores we asked her (gardening , cooking, a hand in ceramic workshop, cleaning... ) : always available, with a good mood and with good results in the performance of tasks.
Even she is young,… read more
We really appreciated the quiet way Lucie faced the various chores we asked her (gardening , cooking, a hand in ceramic workshop, cleaning... ) : always available, with a good mood and with good results in the performance of tasks.
Even she is young,… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
29 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Coleen) for host
The four weeks that I spent with Hedwige and all the family were really nice! It was my first workaway experience and I was so happy that they hosted me very spontaneously even though Italy was in the red zone. In the mornings I usually worked outside and in the afternoons I could do whatever I wanted to do. I spent a lot of time playing with the… read more
11 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Coleen)
Abbiamo ospitato Coleen 4 settimane ed è stato una compagnia molto bella per tutti noi, grandi o piccoli. Ci siamo meraviglaiti della sua maturità nonostante i suoi 20 anni! Responsabile, pronta a imparare e a fare del suo meglio, discreta, sempre di buon umore e disponibile! Ci ha stupito anche la sua prontezza per imparare l'italiano e fare… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcos & Luciana del Rosario)
We have hosted for three weeks Marcos and Luciana and we have all appreciated their quite way to stay with us, always very available to do anything we asked (chores in the garden, paint some walls, bring and order wood for the fire, help before and after the meals and even sew socks! Meals with them were occasion to share about many subjects. They… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marcos & Luciana del Rosario) for host
We stayed with Hedwige and Maurizio for 3 weeks. It was our first workaway and it couldn't have been better. The work is as described in their profile (works in the garden, a little cleaning, sanding and painting openings, helping with the table, among others). From the moment one they made us feel very comfortable and part of the family. The… read more
15 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Micheal & Clodagh) for host
This was our first ever workaway and what can we say! Hedwige and her entire family were so welcoming and genuine. The work we did for almost three weeks, was extremely fair and reasonable, as well as being enjoyable! Hedwige allows you to choose whether you would prefer to work morning or afternoon, which is a lovely touch if you're feeling a bit… read more
19 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marcela) for host
It was my first workaway experience, and I had a wonderful time!
Hedwige and Maurizio have such a wonderful family, they're all good-hearted and genuinely nice people!
I've stayed at their lovely home for about 2 weeks, and I have learned so much.
As I told them before I left, I've learned a lot of practical things, but mostly a sense of… read more
Hedwige and Maurizio have such a wonderful family, they're all good-hearted and genuinely nice people!
I've stayed at their lovely home for about 2 weeks, and I have learned so much.
As I told them before I left, I've learned a lot of practical things, but mostly a sense of… read more
22 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Paulo Roberto & Diogo Augusto)
What a wonderfull gift of the Providence to have given us the opportunity to host Paulo and Diogo for 4 month because of the lockdown/ coronavirus!
There are 2 fantastic twin brothers! Strength and delicacy, reserved and also deep communication, respectful with all : children, old people of the family or person who comes for a moment.
All I have… read more
There are 2 fantastic twin brothers! Strength and delicacy, reserved and also deep communication, respectful with all : children, old people of the family or person who comes for a moment.
All I have… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paulo Roberto & Diogo Augusto) for host
We had a wonderful period of almost 4 months (116 days) with this fantastic family! At first we were going to stay just 1 month, but the coronavirus came and we were quarantined together with the family, it was incredible, words cannot say how it was!! First of all, I would like to thank Hedwige and Maurizio for their hospitality, incredibly… read more
4 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Aston & Claudia)
We have really spent two beautiful weeks with Aston and Claudia. They have given a good hand with the painting, some chores in the garden even if the weather was not the better and above all with the children and the Grandparents. They are two calm persons. They wanted to do and work in the better way. They are responsible respectful of the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Aston & Claudia) for host
We had a amazing time with this family! It was our third Workaway, but the first experience we lived together with a family and, honestly, it couldn't have been better!
We really appreciate the opportunity to live 15 days with them. We felt part of the family and useful in daily activities, especially the naturalness that has happened.
When Elia… read more
We really appreciate the opportunity to live 15 days with them. We felt part of the family and useful in daily activities, especially the naturalness that has happened.
When Elia… read more
1 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Claude & Sébastien )
Quelle belle expérience nous avons vécu en ouvrant notre maison à Sebastien, Marie-Claude et leur deux enfants. Ils ont vraiment fait partie de notre vie de famille pendant plus de 2 semaines, partageant leurs compétences et leur savoir, leur bonne humeur et leurs voyages. Le jardin a grandement bénéficié de leur passage! Avec eux nous avons… read more
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marie-Claude & Sébastien ) for host
Hedwige, Maurizio, Souad et l’ensemble de la famille élargie sont merveilleux. Nous y avons passé 2 semaines bien remplies. Les tâches sont variées et l’expérience humaine très enrichissante! Nous nous sommes tout de suite senti bien accueillis, nos enfants ont bien joué avec ceux de Souad et l’heure des repas étaient toujours source de partage.… read more
13 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host
I had a great time with Hedwige and Mauricio, they were lovely hosts, it was nice to stay with a big family - meals with 11+ people around the table every day were a great experience.
The work was nice and varied, with lots of gardening and some landscaping.
Their sons were interesting & the bambini were so sweet - by the end of the month I felt… read more
The work was nice and varied, with lots of gardening and some landscaping.
Their sons were interesting & the bambini were so sweet - by the end of the month I felt… read more
12 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
It was very nice to host Oliver for almost a month during the summer : a last minute choice but great choice! We worked mainly in the vegetables garden or in the garden but a week was to do some extraordinary chores in the dependance (paint walls) or put the fence of the chicken coop. He gave a good hand everywhere! We appreciated too the way he… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
We have hosted Marc for almost two weeks and it was a very good experience. He did all the tasks with serious, good organisation and autonomy. But we have really appreciated him during the rest time (around the table for example) and have spent good time talking with him. He was very attentive with all the members of our big family from the grand… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
Hedwige and Maurizio are great hosts.
I really like my stay with their family, sharing traditional italian meals with everyone from the toddler to the grandparents almost every meal.
I got to practice my italian a little bit while also helping out others with french and english. The rooster and the hen walk around freely with the kids all day… read more
I really like my stay with their family, sharing traditional italian meals with everyone from the toddler to the grandparents almost every meal.
I got to practice my italian a little bit while also helping out others with french and english. The rooster and the hen walk around freely with the kids all day… read more
16 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
I spent a short but fulfilling time of one week with Hedwige and her family and I'm so glad they gave me the opportunity to stay with them. Hedwige and Maurizio are truly inspiring people, great hosts and overall amazing at basically everything they do, whether it be parenting, cooking, gardening or just making everyone feel good.
With up to 10… read more
With up to 10… read more
14 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
It was very nice to host Nele for a week. She is a young woman very determined and organized. She is always in a good mood and kind to people. She did well the different chores I asked her without problem (in the garden and in the house). We are happy to have met her and share our daily time with her.
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maniaci) for host
I had a great time with this wonderful loving and caring family ! Hedwige and Maurizio are such an inspiration for me on so many level ! They are such good parents, couple and family members, I was lucky to share their time and advices :)
Life is simple and beautiful in their home and you feel like part of their family from the very beginning !… read more
Life is simple and beautiful in their home and you feel like part of their family from the very beginning !… read more
9 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maniaci)
It was so great to spend 10 days with Camille. She is very available, autonomous, nice and respectful of everyone. She is discreet too. We were so sad when she left the house for other project. She loves so much the nature and did a good job outside in the garden or vegetables garden but she is good too in the kitchen! She is a deep person and we… read more
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
We have hosted Karolina only for some days and she has left a very good souvenir in our family. She was very available even during the rest time. She really wanted to meet, to spend time with us and know about our life. She is very nice, quiet and good worker and interesting in lot of things. We are available to host her again. Thank for those… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
I had a great experience with this great multicultural family! It wasn’t work it was pleasure! I felt like a member of this family from the first day. We ate together, spent time together, worked in the garden and prepared meals in the kitchen. The house is great :) and full of Hedwiga’s amazing art! The location of the house is awesome. It is a… read more
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuval)
We have hosted Yuval for two weeks and we have really appreciated his presence in our family. He has good relation with everyone, old or young ...in different languages! Amazing! Arabic with the young mother who lives with us, French with my father, English with me, some Italian with my mother in law ! Sorry Yuval, nobody could speak Hebrew with… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
We have hosted a very very nice family : Nick, Nicky and little Freida. For a week they have taken part of our family with sensitivity and respect for each member. Quite and deep persons! They have organized their time to be with Freida and to do the different chores I proposed (mainly gardenning and cooking). The work was well done. They are very… read more
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
Our stay with Hedwige and her family was great! We spent one week with them and had a lovely time. Our daughter liked each and everyone so much, their friendliness made us feel like we have known them all far longer. We will remember this week fondly, for many reasons! Hedwige made sure, that the work is ok for us and our little daughter. We… read more
24 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Madeline)
We hosted Madeline for two weeks. She is a very quiet and delicate person but not afraid to help for the big chores in the garden. Se helped a lot in the kitchen. She was available for many different jobs and she has demonstrated to be reliable!
Thank you Madeline!
Thank you Madeline!
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (VICTORIA MARIA)
We can say that Victoria is our greatest workawayer!!!!
She has stayed for 6 weeks and already before her arriving, reading her profile and exchanging messages for her stay, I feel she could be a great woman! And so she was!
Careful for everyone, generous, patient, want to learn, gentle (thank for the fresh bouquets regularly placed in the… read more
She has stayed for 6 weeks and already before her arriving, reading her profile and exchanging messages for her stay, I feel she could be a great woman! And so she was!
Careful for everyone, generous, patient, want to learn, gentle (thank for the fresh bouquets regularly placed in the… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (VICTORIA MARIA) for host
My stay with Hedwige and her family was absolutely wonderful!! I arrived in May and stayed thru end of June.,
Upon arrival at their home I was immediately made to feel at home and integrated with the family. I learned so much about sustainable living and gardening as well as how to make fresh hummus, delicious french cakes and vegetarian meals… read more
Upon arrival at their home I was immediately made to feel at home and integrated with the family. I learned so much about sustainable living and gardening as well as how to make fresh hummus, delicious french cakes and vegetarian meals… read more
7 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mashka) for host
I am very thankful to Hedwige and Maurizio for their warm hospitality. They accepted my last-minute request, and I stayed with them for a week.
From the very first moment I felt comfortable with each member of their big, multicultural family (and with the multiple guests they had at that time). They shared their inspiring stories with me, and… read more
From the very first moment I felt comfortable with each member of their big, multicultural family (and with the multiple guests they had at that time). They shared their inspiring stories with me, and… read more
3 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mashka)
Maria è rimasta da noi una settimana e ci ha aiutato sopratutto nei lavori che richiede il giardino. Ha lavorato spesso in autonomia svolgendo bene il compito assegnato. E piuttosto discreta ma interviene anche tranquillamente nei dialoghi a tavola per esempio. Il suo italiano è infatti abbastanza ampio per parlare di tante cose. Ha saputo… read more
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirco)
Abbiamo ospitato Mirco quasi 3 mesi durante la sua permanenza a Brescia per un corso di formazione.
E stato apprezzato da tutta la famiglia per il suo buon umore, la sua disponibilità e la sua gentilezza. E anche molto ordinato.
Ha saputo svolgere i suoi compiti in autonomia, con dedizione e competenza (sopratutto per i lavori riguardante la… read more
E stato apprezzato da tutta la famiglia per il suo buon umore, la sua disponibilità e la sua gentilezza. E anche molto ordinato.
Ha saputo svolgere i suoi compiti in autonomia, con dedizione e competenza (sopratutto per i lavori riguardante la… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mirco) for host
I spent three months in this special family have really much to teach you, they are people of faith and heart, I can only say that I had a great time, surely I will hear them and see them again. Heartfelt thanks and wish you so much happiness you are an example of life.
MIRCO
MIRCO
22 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Ho trascorso delle bellissime giornate con Hedwige e la sua grande famiglia, sin da subito mi hanno fatto sentire parte di loro, si sono sempre mostrati tutti molto gentili e disponibili con me, ho imparato tante cose e sono molto contento di questa esperienza che rifarei senza dubbio. Il luogo è fantastico e non è molto difficile visitare i laghi… read more
8 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea ha passato 10 giorni nella nostra famiglia. Ha condiviso i momenti della famiglia e la sua presenza discreta è stata apprezzata da tutti. Ci ha sopratutto dato una mano nella creazione di aiuole per l'orto e si è dimostrato disponibile a volgere lavori mai fatti prima. Gli auguriamo altre esperienze con Workaway. Noi lo ospitiamo di nuovo… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
Hedwige and her family are great hosts. We stayed for a week in December, so were fortunate enough to meet all three of her sons over the duration of our stay. Soad's two young boys were also a huge pleasure to have around - a ceaseless fountain of energy and fun!
We helped in the kitchen a lot, helping to prepare family meals, bulk cooking… read more
We helped in the kitchen a lot, helping to prepare family meals, bulk cooking… read more
20 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Iryna & Ihor) for host
Thank you so so so much for this first experience with work away! It was pleasure to stay with this kind and big family:) every day we had breakfast after it was time for work ether in the garage or in the house till the launch time, which we had all together. After that we had free time to go wherever we want by bus or bicycles, which we get for… read more
8 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Károly & Fanni) for host
As our first workaway experience, we spent two weeks with the family in Passirano. We had a fantastic time. We felt like they treated us as part of their family. We shared great talks and great meals, they were always very kind and loving. We helped with some renovation work, cleaning, painting, moving and occasionally some gardening. Working… read more
21 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Károly & Fanni)
We spent two weeks with Karol and Fanny. There are two discret and lovely person! We have appreciated their willing to help, They are both hard working and we could count on finishing the work given. They have painted, removed the paper wall, cleaned with efficiency even if they did that for the first time. They have shared our life and been in… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Paweł & Karolina)
We have hosted Pawel and Karolina for ten days in the worth period of our big moving: sleeping in the old house (almost camping!) and working in the new house but fortunately they were very available to face the inconvenient of the situations. They are two nice persons, willing to help and learn how do the different tasks and work given. More,… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Paweł & Karolina) for host
Our stay at Passirano
Our first workaway experience was really successful. Just one month before we decided to come to Hedwige’s house and spent 10 days with this amazing family.
Firstly, we were a bit anxious about this trip but when we met this family closer, we had no more
worries. The family consists of Hedwige, her husband - Maurizio, their… read more
Our first workaway experience was really successful. Just one month before we decided to come to Hedwige’s house and spent 10 days with this amazing family.
Firstly, we were a bit anxious about this trip but when we met this family closer, we had no more
worries. The family consists of Hedwige, her husband - Maurizio, their… read more
3 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Even if Paul has stayed with us only 5 days, he has left a very good memory. In this short time, he has given a good hand for the painting in the house we moved : I had just needed to show him what I wanted and he was well organized and efficient: i could count on him and on finishing the work given. More, he is a pleasant person : you can have… read more
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
what an amazing family:)
although i was only luckily enough to be with them for a few days in between workaways i had a brilliant time,
from the time i arrived to the time i left i was treated as one of the family,..the work i did was enjoyable and not hard at all, accommodation in a beautiful old Italian house, food that filled me up every time… read more
although i was only luckily enough to be with them for a few days in between workaways i had a brilliant time,
from the time i arrived to the time i left i was treated as one of the family,..the work i did was enjoyable and not hard at all, accommodation in a beautiful old Italian house, food that filled me up every time… read more
22 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Olatz & Alazne) for host
What a wonderful first workaway experience!
We spent two wonderful weeks with this big family, they made us feel at home: the accomodation was fantastic. The work they were asking for was so enjoyable and easy-going so we could had quite free time. Also we loved spending time with the children and their mom, nonna... a lovely family. The house,… read more
We spent two wonderful weeks with this big family, they made us feel at home: the accomodation was fantastic. The work they were asking for was so enjoyable and easy-going so we could had quite free time. Also we loved spending time with the children and their mom, nonna... a lovely family. The house,… read more
21 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Olatz & Alazne)
We spent 2 weeks with Olatz and Alazne: they are 2 lovely young person's, very friendly and always happy to help and always con good mood . They spent a lot of time with Gran-ma and with the children founding easily the way to communicate despite the different languages.They were fantastic for that. We are happy to have wet them!
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dreamexplorediscover)
We have hosted Lisa for few days, between two her travels,
She is a very nice person. Very sensitive and discreet. The chores were numerous during this period of renovation (paint, clean, move furniture and so on) and she didn't give up despite the great physical efforts necessary. May be she found chores more adapted to her and her physical. She… read more
She is a very nice person. Very sensitive and discreet. The chores were numerous during this period of renovation (paint, clean, move furniture and so on) and she didn't give up despite the great physical efforts necessary. May be she found chores more adapted to her and her physical. She… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dreamexplorediscover) for host
I highly recommend Hedwidge and her wonderful family as workaway hosts. They have a great attitude to life: very open and full of love.
The family were in the process of renovating their new house so it was a unique experience to help them during this time of transition. It was my first workaway and I learned a lot about my own strengths and… read more
The family were in the process of renovating their new house so it was a unique experience to help them during this time of transition. It was my first workaway and I learned a lot about my own strengths and… read more
22 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kaitlyn & Ben) for host
We stayed here for about three weeks. You can not find a nicer or more welcoming family. They are honest, hard working people who want to exchange culture and language. We felt honored to help out with the daily chores because everyone in the family is working right along side you. They will give you knowledge of Italy and help you with your… read more
27 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaitlyn & Ben)
We hosted Kaitlyn and Ben for about 3 weeks. They gave us a very good hand in the beginning of our move and always with good mood and efficiency (painting, cleaning) and also in the garden.They naturally helped for the daily chores too.
We spent a good time together during the meals : they are not difficult and curious to taste new foods.
We are… read more
We spent a good time together during the meals : they are not difficult and curious to taste new foods.
We are… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (LuAnn)
We have hosted LuAnn for ten days and we spent a very good time with her.
She could stay with the children, with Gran Ma' and with every one with simplicity and patience. she is a very deep person!
We didn't have special chores during the period she stayed at home but she was always available to give a hand where we needed : in the garden, with… read more
She could stay with the children, with Gran Ma' and with every one with simplicity and patience. she is a very deep person!
We didn't have special chores during the period she stayed at home but she was always available to give a hand where we needed : in the garden, with… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (LuAnn) for host
I stayed with this very kind and generous family for almost 2 weeks. It was my first Workaway experience and everything I had hoped for. It felt like a retreat in many ways as they are a quiet peaceful family, but also it can be very lively with their grandmother living there (Nonna), a mom and her 2 young children from Morocco (very sweet and… read more
6 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ariana) for host
For starters, I want to say how kind and caring Hedwige and her family are. They are wonderful people who always help others and are constantly giving back to their community. During my stay, I helped mostly with the ceramics and loved it. Hedwige is truly an artist and I found it fascinating to watch her work! Otherwise, I helped where I was… read more
1 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariana)
Ariana has stayed two weeks with us. She was very available for all the different tasks we proposed (cook, garden, pottery, housework, play with the child...). She is a very sociable person and respectful of others.
I like her pronunciation, very clear and her patience to repeat me the sentences i didn't understand. She has got the same patience… read more
I like her pronunciation, very clear and her patience to repeat me the sentences i didn't understand. She has got the same patience… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosanna)
Rosanna and his friend Emily shared one week in our big family. They are two quiet girls and it was very easy to host them: always available to help ! The mainly activities were outside with the garden and the vegetable garden and sometimes in the kitchen. We spent a lovely time with both of them. They want to know with a healthy curiosity never… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rosanna) for host
Hedwidge and Maurizio are a truly lovely couple, and their family was a delight to be a part of, even for one week. The work was varied and enjoyable, and everyone in the house made us feel very welcome, even when there was a language barrier. They are a warm, friendly, funny, kind and very helpful family, and even arranged some fun activities for… read more
1 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphaela & Aaron)
We host Rapha, Aaron and the baby Orion for one month in our family.
They are both quiet people and they enter in our family life easily since the first day.
They chose to do the activities in the morning and they helped us mostly with the garden and the pottery.
Rapha is a very special person: she is always enthusiastic and smiling, never… read more
They are both quiet people and they enter in our family life easily since the first day.
They chose to do the activities in the morning and they helped us mostly with the garden and the pottery.
Rapha is a very special person: she is always enthusiastic and smiling, never… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Raphaela & Aaron) for host
How I miss this beautiful family!! We just left the house a week ago and I can't stop thinking about them and the wonderful time we had for the month we stayed together. As our very first workaway experience, I can definitely say that we started very well :)
Everyone in this house is great and they have a lot you can learn from them.They… read more
Everyone in this house is great and they have a lot you can learn from them.They… read more
8 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Arundeep) for host
First of all my fault to give the feedback late. Although I left my feedback in guest book and wrote a blog about my experience, but this bit was pending. Let me try to summarize what I can :). This was my 1st Workaway project in Italy and I am really happy that it happened to be with this beautiful simple family. They are all very welcoming and… read more
7 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Arundeep)
We hosted Arun for two months and we enjoyed every day with him (it means every one at home enjoyed him, even Grandma, a 87 old years woman! ). He is a quiet person, respectful of each member of our family and well organised in the tasks I asked him.
He gave a very good helping hand in the garden and in the workshop of ceramic.
The two months… read more
He gave a very good helping hand in the garden and in the workshop of ceramic.
The two months… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
We host Naty for two weeks. She is a very nice woman. She found the way to stay with kindness with all the members of our big family (old or young, Italian or foreigners). She never refused a tasks I asked and was always well organized. She has probably a "sixth sense" to understand Italian language because from the first day she could understand… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host
This was my first Work Away experience and it was great!!! I spent 2 weeks with this wonderful family! They are such nice and generous people, with enormous heart, who try to help others whenever they can. Lovely Hedwige and the other 9 members of the family treated me perfectly well and made me take part of all their meals and meetings. By the… read more
31 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kris & Andrew ) for host
This was a very wecoming family from the very first moment we met. Our families shared many great moments and great food together. It was ideal as we were given a good idea of what was needed upfront. Working with clay together was a highlight with everyone in the house which really made you feel like a little community. We are very grateful for… read more
31 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kris & Andrew )
We host for a week Kris, Andrew and their two daughters. We spent a very very good time together.
They were very available to answer to our requirements or needs. For example Andrew (with a hand from the two daughters), did some excellent changes and improvements to the chicken house. First he proposed a project and we discussed together about… read more
They were very available to answer to our requirements or needs. For example Andrew (with a hand from the two daughters), did some excellent changes and improvements to the chicken house. First he proposed a project and we discussed together about… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Annette)
We spent a very very good time with Annette. She is a wonderful woman! She has a very available spirit and gave a hand in many activities at home... outside in the garden and vegetables garden, spent time with all of us teaching (and learning) Italian or English with who needed, played with a four years child, walked around the house with Gran… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Annette) for host
I have just spent a wonderful three weeks with this very special family. While I was there, there were often 9 of us at the dinner table. The family provides a safe environment for vulnerable mothers and their children. It felt like a great, warm family into which I was welcomed immediately with open arms. Everything is shared and there are… read more
