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16 May 2025
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Hi, I'm Alfonsina, an italian business woman and owner of a 33 hectare farm located in the Emilian Apennines, within the Park of "Sassi di Rocca Malatina", in the little paese of Samone - 3KM from Zocca (province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna).
I'm looking for a person who loves nature and animals, wants to improve the italian language, and is willing to help in the habitual work of gardening, cultivation of vegetables and fruits, care of horses and Berto, my donkey (the only types of animals present in the farm other than the family dog).
Ideal for those who love peace and want to experience something different from the usual, in contact with nature, learning the italian language (the only language spoken at the farm).
We are foodies. Here we cook every day with the fresh products from our own horto. You can have tasty italian food every day and learn how to cook the food you eat - I can teach you all the tradicional recipes!
Ideally we want people who can stay for at least 4 weeks to learn the routines which change with the seasons.
I'm sure that you are going to have an amazing experience here.
Everyone that we have hosted over the years have had a chance to take days off to visit Italian cities.
Nearest airport and railway station: Bologna.
Preferably send me email in Italian.
Horse riding is not available in our farm.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Charity work
Cooking & food
Animals
Nature
Hiking
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My farm is located near many hiking trails that you can enjoy the nature, the mountains and the bosche! Also, you can visit the bigger towns locally.
Help
Help in the farm
- with animals (horses, donkey)
- gardening
- cultivation and picking vegetables and fruits
- chopping and stacking wood for the stoves in the house
- if you are interested, helping in the kitchen to prepare the food each day: Alfonsina is disponible to teach all the tradicional recipes of the Emilia-Romagnia kitchen.
Languages spoken
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
A room in my house, with private bathroom, hot water and Wi-Fi.
What else ...
The nearest railway stations are Bologna and Modena.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (15)
I'll explain everything, and while some might find it acceptable, others might not. I honestly loved the location; it's situated in the forest, far away from the city and any amenities. The work assigned is not easy, but it's doable. Apparently, you’re expected to work on… read more
The jobs were varied, from picking fruit and vegetables, gardening , cleaning stables, making passata, and cooking.
My favorite, was learning to make some of the tradition meals of the region including, torta, tagliatelle, lasagna, and… read more
My stay at Alfonsina’s was filled with laughter and exchange all the way through - this is the place to go if you want to work hard, learn Italian, have incredible pasta and… read more
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I'll explain everything, and while some might find it acceptable, others might not. I honestly loved the location; it's situated in the forest, far away from the city and any amenities. The work assigned is not easy, but it's doable. Apparently, you’re expected to work on… read more
The jobs were varied, from picking fruit and vegetables, gardening , cleaning stables, making passata, and cooking.
My favorite, was learning to make some of the tradition meals of the region including, torta, tagliatelle, lasagna, and… read more
My stay at Alfonsina’s was filled with laughter and exchange all the way through - this is the place to go if you want to work hard, learn Italian, have incredible pasta and… read more
My communication was 100% in Italian and it gave me the opportunity to practice extensively.
Meals were amazing and I have to say the… read more
La casa di Alfonsina è in mezzo alla natura, i compiti fuori sono vari, lei cerca di che tu non ti annoi e puoi sentirti a tuo agio. Mi piacciono molto… read more
Ma avete due problem. Lui ha arrivato con poco vestiti e senza sapone o dentifrici. Abbiamo fornito vestiti per il lavoro. Tante volta che gli veniva chiesto se avesse dei vestiti da lavare la risposta era no. Non so come si è lavato. Quando lui ha partita, il suo camera da letto l'ambiente mal odorante.
Grazie Karin, sei sempre la benvenuta!
Alfonsina e Gianni
Honestly.
I knew no Italian when I arrived and when I left, I knew so much that I can't even remember the English words for certain things.
Alfonsina taught me so much! She is an incredible woman who is so strong and kind. I learned how to make Italian pasta and tarts. I ate the best food of my life. We made… read more
Un'esperienza di lavoro lontano da casa unica che dipende da ciò che vogliamo ottenere da essa.… read more
I stayed in Gianni's house, he helps Alfonsina, it's near her house, the… read more
