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Hello! 😊 I’m Antonella
-Who I’m looking for
I’m looking for one person who can help my family by preparing our daily meals, especially lunch and dinner. I enjoy food that is both healthy and tasty, including simple home-cooked recipes.
I also need help with general household chores and, occasionally, with light gardening.
It is essential that the kitchen and the living room are always kept clean and tidy.
I also have a housekeeper who comes every two weeks, so I am looking for someone who can help keep the house clean, tidy, and well organized on a daily basis.
Please note: I can host only one person at a time.
-Our Family
I live in Mascalucia, near Catania and Mount Etna, with my partner and our two-year-old son, Lorenzo. We live in a villa with a garden and a swimming pool, close to my parents. My mother is very friendly and speaks English too.
This opportunity is best suited to someone who enjoys family life and would appreciate staying in a peaceful, cozy home surrounded by nature.
-Our Location
One thing to keep in mind is that our home is located in a quiet residential area rather than in the town centre. You won’t step outside and immediately find cafés, shops, or nightlife. There are a few cafés, a supermarket, and even a local fruit and vegetable shop within walking distance, but you’ll need to enjoy a bit of walking. If you love nature, peace, and a slower pace of life, you’ll probably enjoy it here.
Please get in touch only if this sounds like a good match for you—and feel free to tell me what you would enjoy cooking during your stay! 😊
-About Me
I’m a psychotherapist and meditation coach, and at the moment I work mainly remotely.
Before Lorenzo was born, I used to organize holistic events. I’m passionate about psychology, personal growth, meditation, and spirituality.
I’m pagan, and I’m open-minded and respectful toward all religions and spiritual paths. I enjoy celebrating the lunar cycles, the solstices, and the equinoxes, and I appreciate traditions that help people connect with nature.
I love travelling, meeting people from different cultures, hearing different languages, and discovering new ways of living and thinking.
-Our Home & Values
I’m gradually making our home more eco-friendly. Whenever possible, I choose environmentally friendly cleaning products, sustainable materials, and more conscious everyday practices.
Also I’m fascinated by folklore and herbal traditions. For example, I like preparing the traditional guazza di San Giovanni with wild herbs (you can see a photo on my profile).
One of the reasons I enjoy hosting people from different countries is that I love the idea of my son growing up surrounded by different cultures, languages, and ways of life. I believe these experiences help children develop curiosity, openness, and respect for diversity from an early age.
-Life With Us
If you are interested, I’d also be happy to invite you to join some of the activities I enjoy in my free time. Depending on the period, this might include excursions on Mount Etna, family dinners, pizza nights with friends, sharing a coffee together, or taking part in a yoga or meditation session. Participation is, of course, completely optional, but you’re always welcome to join us. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Self development
Events & social
Culture
Plant care
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Gardening
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Fitness
Dancing
Camping
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can discover a bit of Italian culture with me
Relax in the garden or by the pool
If you feel like it, join us for some trekking (my boyfriend has a local tour company)
Curious about meditation? I can show you the basics
You could also help my mother cook and learn some traditional Italian and Sicilian recipes from her.
I often go to yoga classes — you’re welcome to come along
I love hanging out with friends, and you can join us too.
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Help
-Ordinary cleaning of the house
tidying up the house.
-everyday cook ( 2 meals for a day) From monday to saturday
-sometime Help with the garden -
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
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Accommodation
The accomodation is a single room with one bedroom on the same floor that mine.
You can enjoy a nice garden and the pool.
Around the house there are 3 cats: Lillo, zigghi e Arla.
The house is in Mascalucia, near Catania ( about 9 kilometres) and close the volcano Etna (27 kilometres for "Rifugio Sapienza"). Etna is very close. -
What else ...
During your time off, you'll have the chance to explore the Etna and the city around ( Catania, Taormina, Siracusa).
When is possible, i can take you to the bus stop in Mascalucia.
The transports are not so efficient, you need to arrange with them and to have a little of adventures spirit :) -
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
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Lilla, zigghi, arlina
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One of the things that surprised me most was Antonella’s knowledge of Asian culture and her genuine curiosity about different cultures. Conversations … read more
She is the kind of person who genuinely wants to help, and it shows in everything she does. She is very well organized, hardworking, and reliable. Every day she prepared delicious meals for us, kept the kitchen spotless, cleaned the floors, organized the fridge, and helped … read more
As for the work, I focused on creating tasty and nutritious … read more
Melissa made us some delicious meals and took care of the daily cleaning, especially in the kitchen, with so much care and respect. To me, she was like the family. It was such a pleasure having her around—I hope we’ll meet again, and who knows, maybe even plan a little holistic event together! 😊
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One of the things that surprised me most was Antonella’s knowledge of Asian culture and her genuine curiosity about different cultures. Conversations … read more
She is the kind of person who genuinely wants to help, and it shows in everything she does. She is very well organized, hardworking, and reliable. Every day she prepared delicious meals for us, kept the kitchen spotless, cleaned the floors, organized the fridge, and helped … read more
As for the work, I focused on creating tasty and nutritious … read more
Melissa made us some delicious meals and took care of the daily cleaning, especially in the kitchen, with so much care and respect. To me, she was like the family. It was such a pleasure having her around—I hope we’ll meet again, and who knows, maybe even plan a little holistic event together! 😊
It was a pleasure to meet her. She's sociable and adatable.
I hope to see you and Terez again!
