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Experience italian culture in the countryside with a winemaker, a baker and two little girls!
Slow-life, eco-friendly practices, outdoor activities, wine and good food!
>> CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR CRAFTMANSHIP SKILLS {i.e. painting, bricks, wood, etc...} as we have to "restore" a tiny room in the house.
We live in italian countryside, in Piedmont. Alberto (1984) was born and raised in the countryside; he loves its rhythms and its traditions. Carla (1985) grew up between one city and the other, but learned to love the quiet life in Monferrato hills, ruled by seasons and Nature’s rhythm.
We believe that "returning to nature", to a life in harmony with the wonderful world around us, it’s a priceless treasure and a message that is essential to tell to those around us and to those who will take our place one day.
We have two daughters: Frida (2017) and Cora (2022); an Italian Spinone dog and a cat.
We have a farm which produces organic wine and firewood. We have about 25 hectares of vineyard, a family vegetable-garden and woods.
Carla also has a "Lab" specialised in cake-design, high quality catering, chef experiences and cooking lessons.
We live and work in our country house where we also have a B&B room.
We love to share free time with new friends and travel though different cultures by hosting foreign people.
Nature around us is beautiful and wild; there are several trails suitable for bicycles or walking. We are close enough to big cities like Torino or Milano, so it's possible to reach them by train and spend the day away.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING A PLACE TO FIX RESIDENCE in order to ask citizenship, our house is not the place. We are not available for this kind of hosting.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to live rural italian life, surrounded by a stunning nature.
You will have a private space at the house and be able to try new experiences in winemaking and Italian cuisine.
From our place you can easily reach cultural cities like Milano, Torino and Genova, but also little towns with a lot to tell like Asti, Alba, Casale and touristic areas like Monferrato and Langhe.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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What we are looking for...
PAID POSITION WITH CONTRACT // POSITION FOUND UNTIL FALL 2024
1. AU PAIR - €250/month
We are looking for an au pair. If you are interested please read carefully the following criteria as we can accept applications only respecting them.
- Age: 23-30
- Country: EU citizens or Australia/ Canada/ New Zealand with a working aupair Visa
- Stay: 10/12 months
- No smokers
- Driving licence (manual transmission car)
- Contract: Italian standard au-pair contract for a max 30hours a week with a pocket money of €250/month
NON PAID WORKAWAY OPPORTUNITIES:
1. ANY TYPE OT CRAFTSMANSHIP
- Our house is big enough to always give us something to do... we are always pleased to host those who have experience in maintenance (painting, cleaning, small projects) and any other type of task that requires to use your hands :)
2. HELP IN THE HOUSE: CLEANING AND COOKING
- We are always super busy so any kind of help with managing a home it will be appreciated.
- We also have a vegetable garden (mostly in spring and summer season) and plants/trees to manage.
3. OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE & PLAY
- If you love kids and enjoy time playing and learning with them this is the right place. Our girls will be home in the afternoon/evening after school and we will love to have some help entertaining them.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: 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
You will be hosted at an old Villa located very close to us (200mt).
The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, one livingroom and kitchen.
You might share the house with other guests. We are currently long-term hosting MATTHEW (53 years old from U.S.) who has been with us from the past one year and half so he is pretty familiar with the surroundings. He will be happy to be your guide to the area!
Type of accommodation we offer do not include food/meals. You will be asked to cook your own meals and manage your groceries; if you need a car and you have driving licence, you can use ours. We will organise few meals together but with our businesses and the kids we are currently not able to organise meals for everyone, every day.
15 hours/week- no food, 25 hours/week- food/ingredients
There is no internet connection at the accommodation house, but wifi at our place is always available and there is also a free wifi point in front of the house (at the town church). There is NO TELEVISION (not even at our place)!
In summertime our vegetable-garden offers zucchini, tomatoes, lettuce, eggplant and peppers. There is a tiny grocery shop in Alfiano Natta (10mins walking) and supermarkets are 10mins by car away.
We do NOT host SMOKERS. We can't host DOGS or other animals.What else ...
In Cardona there are no shops or Bars. The nearest Bar is located in the main town Alfiano Natta, just a few minutes by car or around 10 minutes walking. There are also a small grocery, a post office and a pharmacy.
Asti is 20 km away. You can go there by public transport (not working in August); a bus stops here two to three times a day and arrive to Asti train station. Ticket costs € 2.30 one-way.
From here you can visit Torino, Milano or Genova in the day. There are a lot of beautiful natural places to visit and ancient churches or towns.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
The garden can be used as a parking area for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
15 hours/week- no food, 25 hours/week- food/ingredients
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Abbiamo imparato a riscaldare la casa con la legna, un po' la vigna. Carla e Alberto sono persone meravigliose, Cora e Frida sono bambini dolci e adorabili, abbiamo adorato ogni momento. Siamo grati per tutto ciò che abbiamo imparato lì.
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Abbiamo imparato a riscaldare la casa con la legna, un po' la vigna. Carla e Alberto sono persone meravigliose, Cora e Frida sono bambini dolci e adorabili, abbiamo adorato ogni momento. Siamo grati per tutto ciò che abbiamo imparato lì.
Se stai cercando un posto tranquillo e piacevole, questo è sicuramente… read more
Tireless and truly genuine, it was a pleasure to have them with us! They are rich in talent and curiosity... it is impossible not to get… read more
We spent five amazing, mind-blowing weeks with this wonderful family! Carla and Alberto are lovely, genuine, inspiring people who will get you through a great workaway experience. They are… read more
They are both lovely with children, in fact our daughter really enjoyed the time they were here, and we also did of course!
They made me feel comfortable and welcomed right from the moment I stepped through their door. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to become a part of their life and the beautiful conversations & experiences we shared.
I… read more