Embracing the adventure of creating a food forest, garden and much more in Roccaverano, Italy

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  Description

  Hello, I'm Boy, 30 years old. I've got a passion for being outdoors and building things with my hands, preferably out of wood!
  
  Two years ago, I bought an old farmhouse that had been abandoned for over 20 years, surrounded by a large piece of land. Since then, I’ve been doing my best to restore it, a lot on my own, but also with a lot of help from friends and family. What drew me here is that this place aligns with the principles I find important: embracing the adventure of simplicity, living closer to nature, spending life outdoors, building in a circular way using materials from the land, living in harmony with the seasons, exploring my own land, and discovering new paths.
  
  Slowly, more people have become a part of this journey, and a small community is starting to take shape. Together, we are finding a different approach to contribute to society while being connected to nature.
  
  Instagram- ask us for the link

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Astronomy

  

  Animals

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Mountain

  

  Nature

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  First of all it should be a lot of fun, hopefully while learning from each other! The region is well known for it's foods, wines, beautiful nature and historical towns. So there should be something for everyone.
  
  I think you'll be able to learn about permaculture, living simple and DIY/woodworking/building and l’m sure I’ll be able to learn something from you as well!

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  Help

  What is there to be done?
  
  In the months November, December and January, I’ll be doing the following:
  - Cut my firewood supply for the next year.
  - Maintain and rejuvenate a piece of ill-maintained forest.
  - Cultivate mushrooms on logs
  
  Also some general help around the house would be greatly appreciated!
  
  So if you like being outdoors, getting your hands in the soil and/or are very handy please send me a message!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  There's a campervan on the terrain that I'm slowly building into a Tiny House, this will be the accomodation for 1 or 2 persons.
  In the campervan there's water (not potable), there's a gas stove to cook on, and it has 4 beds (would be very cramped for 4 adults). And last but not least you'll wake up with the sunrise and a beautiful view over the Monferrato hills!
  
  In between the campervan and the house you'll find a composting toilet and shower facility.
  
  The house is found on a 15 minute drive from the closest train station, I’ll be able to bring you there and pick you up.
  Also you’re always welcome to tag along when I’m going somewhere :)

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  What else ...

  casasoluna

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  There's starlink present. The reach of the router is limited to the house, but hopefully soon it will be possible to work online also around the house.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  The terrain to get to the property is pretty steep, but the road is asphalt so it can be done even with a big campervan. We don't have beautiful spaces to park yet, but they can be parked on the road for now. There's no traffic since the road has collapsed right after our home.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Pets are welcome! There are 2 and sometimes 3 dogs here that are friendly to other dogs. Cats can be a problem :)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Sole

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