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Good food, laughter and nature in Florence, Italy

  • Last activity : 18 Sep 2026

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi there ☀️!
    My name is Gaia, and I live in Florence with my family in a beautiful home in the hills, just 10–15 minutes from the city center. You’ll meet my sister Irene, my mom Daniela, our dog Leone, and our little horse, Attanasio.
    We live surrounded by nature and are lucky enough to have our own land, including olive trees, a small vineyard, a vegetable garden, and a patch of woods.
    We’re looking for someone who would like to lend a hand with the olive harvest and tending the vegetable garden. In exchange for your help, we promise plenty of good food, laughter, nature, and a few glasses of wine together! :)
    Of course, in your free time, Florence is right around the corner, so you can easily visit the city.

    We look forward to meeting you—see you soon 🌱!

    Ciao☀️!
    Mia chiamo Gaia, vivo a Firenze insieme alla mia famiglia in una bellissima casa nelle colline fiorentine a soli 10-15 minuti dal centro della città. Oltre a me conoscerete mia sorella Irene, mia mamma Daniela, il nostro cane Leone e il nostro cavallino Attanasio.
    Viviamo circondati dalla natura e abbiamo la fortuna di avere della terra per noi. Abbiamo degli ulivi, una piccola vigna, un orto e un pezzetto di bosco.
    Siamo alla ricerca di qualcuno che abbia voglia di darci una mano con la raccolta delle olive e con la cura dell’orto. In cambio del vostro aiuto vi promettiamo tanto buon cibo, risate, natura e qualche calice di vino in compagnia! :)
    Ovviamente nei momenti liberi Firenze é dietro l’angolo potrete visitarla con estrema comodità.

    Vi aspettiamo, a presto 🌱!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    DIY & crafts
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Pets
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Carpentry
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Languages
    Photography
    Plant care
    Music
    Books
    Art & design
    Astronomy
    Animals
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
    Dancing
    Mountain
    Sailing / Boating
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    What we offer🌾:

    . Discovering how to care for an olive tree and everything there is to know about its maintenance
    . Learning how the olive harvest works and experiencing this Tuscan tradition firsthand
    . Getting to know medicinal herbs and discovering their properties
    . Learning how to organize and manage a vegetable garden in a practical, functional way
    . Entering the wonderful world of wine and—why not?—enjoying some tastings together!
    . Going for walks and exploring the beautiful Florentine hills
    . Receiving our tips for discovering Florence authentically, away from the usual tourist trails
    . Experiencing and savoring Tuscan culture and culinary traditions

    What we hope to gain from this experience:

    . The chance to practice and maintain our English
    . Meeting new people and different cultures, and sharing experiences
    . Spending lovely evenings together—chatting, enjoying good food, and having a glass of wine
    . Getting a hand with managing our land and, above all, finding someone eager to get their hands dirty alongside us!

    Cosa possiamo offrirvi🌾:

    .Scoprire come prendersi cura di un ulivo e tutto quello che c’è da sapere sulla sua manutenzione
    . Imparare come si svolge la raccolta delle olive e vivere da vicino questa tradizione toscana
    .Conoscere alcune erbe officinali e scoprire le loro proprietà
    .Imparare come organizzare e gestire un orto in modo pratico e funzionale
    . Entrare nel meraviglioso mondo del vino e, perché no, fare qualche degustazione insieme!
    .Fare passeggiate ed esplorare le bellissime colline fiorentine
    .Ricevere i nostri consigli per scoprire Firenze in modo autentico, lontano dai soliti percorsi turistici
    .Conoscere e assaporare la cultura e la tradizione culinaria toscana

    Cosa ci aspettiamo da questa esperienza:

    .Avere la possibilità di praticare e mantenere il nostro inglese
    .Conoscere persone nuove, culture diverse e condividere esperienze
    .Passare delle belle serate insieme, tra chiacchiere, buon cibo e qualche bicchiere di vino
    . Ricevere una mano nella gestione della nostra campagna e, soprattutto, avere qualcuno che abbia voglia di sporcarsi le mani insieme a noi!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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  • Help

    Help

    🌾 Olive harvesting
    🌱 Vegetable garden assistance
    🌿 Garden maintenance

    🌾 Raccolta delle olive
    🌱 Aiuto nell'orto
    🌿 Manutenzione del giardino

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Italian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Sleeping and washing facilities:

    Regarding accommodation, we have several options and try to be as flexible as possible:

    . 5 double beds: 2 are located in walk-through living areas, while the other 3 are in separate bedrooms.
    . For those who prefer an experience even more immersed in nature, there is plenty of space to pitch a tent! We also have two 4-person tents available for use.
    . We have 3 bathrooms—2 of which have showers—that will be shared with us.

    Regarding meals:

    We’ll take care of the cooking! We’ll handle all meal preparation, so you can simply sit down and enjoy the good food and company. ✨

    We are also very open to accommodating different dietary needs: vegetarians, vegans, and those with other requirements are absolutely welcome! My sister and I are vegetarians, so we know how important it is to provide meals that make everyone feel comfortable.

    Gli spazi per dormire e lavarsi :

    Per quanto riguarda gli spazi, abbiamo diverse possibilità e cerchiamo di essere il più flessibili possibile:

    . 5 letti matrimoniali: 2 si trovano all’interno di salotti di passaggio, mentre gli altri 3 sono in camere separate.
    . Per chi preferisse vivere un’esperienza ancora più immersa nella natura, lo spazio per piantare una tenda non manca di certo! Mettiamo anche a disposizione 2 tende da 4 persone.
    . Abbiamo 3 bagni, di cui 2 con doccia, che verranno utilizzati e condivisi con noi.

    Per quanto riguarda i pasti:

    In cucina ci pensiamo principalmente noi! Tutte le preparazioni dei pasti saranno a nostro carico, quindi potrete semplicemente sedervi a tavola e godervi il buon cibo e la compagnia. ✨

    Siamo inoltre apertissimi alle diverse esigenze alimentari: vegetariani, vegani e altre necessità sono assolutamente benvenuti! Io e mia sorella siamo vegetariane, quindi sappiamo bene quanto sia importante trovare un’alimentazione che faccia sentire tutti a proprio agio.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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