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Hello.
I have a number of horses on my little ranch, some are rescues and others are very good riding ones.
When possible there would be opportunities to ride out and excercise, and according to your experience, in company or alone
According to what is needed on the day, these are some of the chores involved.
- feeding horses, cats, dogs and any rescues we have at the time.
- help keeping house and outside area tidy.
- garden maintenance
- help serve at table
- anyone with DIY experience most welcome
I offer a package of full board, lodging and coming out, to create a lovely stay. You will be part of the family and participate in some of what we do, thus, really getting to know Sicily and its many fascinating aspects.
If this sounds like something that is you, please contact me and let's take it forward... (There's a lot more that can be said but I'll keep it short for now). Contact me to know more...
I WOULD BE HAPPY TO HOST 2 WORKAWAYS (SAY, YOUR FRIEND OR PARTNER)
All the best.
Mark, and daughters, Becky and Pippa.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Quite an opportunity to see Sicily first hand and close up....
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I need you to be a good and confident rider, able to take out our horses. They are all good but some are a bit spirited. So, your chores would include -
- Take care of the horses - feeding, watering etc. The horses live out so this is not too difficult a job.
- Tack up and ride out to keep the horses trained etc....
- Feeding our rescued dogs and cats.
- general cleaning
- gardening
- when or if possible maintenance would be great too, but not necessary
- cooking is an asset too.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Maltese: Fluent
French: IntermediateAccommodation
In a lovely converted barn guestroom... with occassionally in caravans.
What else ...
I suggest a skype meeting (or sorts) to talk and get to know each other a little.... 😊
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is a good wi-fi connection at the ranch.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We have 5 dogs of our own. They are friendly but caution may be required initially till they get used to new arrivals. We have a comfortable dog pen to help with this.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
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Feedback (20)
Marianna is the sweetest girl and always willing to do what was asked of her. She was of great help around the place and especially good with the animals.
A pleasure to have around.
Thank you Marianna and pleasant journeys.
Thanks Mark and Pippa, I appreciate the soft way… read more
Would have them back in a flash !
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Marianna is the sweetest girl and always willing to do what was asked of her. She was of great help around the place and especially good with the animals.
A pleasure to have around.
Thank you Marianna and pleasant journeys.
Thanks Mark and Pippa, I appreciate the soft way… read more
Would have them back in a flash !
I would happily recommend her for almost any task she applies for.
They are so funny and full of energy, and you can see their love for their animals. Their… read more
If everyone was more like them the world would be a better place and no animal would be without a home.
It was a wonderful… read more
They are excellent hosts, and have a stunning farm in the Sicilian countryside. If you love horses you will really love it here, but if not, you’ll still have a great time.
Some of the things we did are: taking care of the horses, gardening, taking care of the property, helping with online marketing… read more
And great company too....
The ranch is 10 minutes drive from Alia which… read more
Thank you for everything (!!!!!), Erik and Céline
Staying at Mark's place was a great experience! He is a very kind and humble man you can share long talks with. He needed some help building a little stable, feeding horses, choping some wood for the winter, etc. and I was more than happy to do it :)
Pippa (his daugther) is a very nice person as well as her mom Andrea!!
I… read more
Highly recommend...
Thank you and best of luck with your future.
Mark
Sicily is beautiful.
Mark and Pippa have done a gorgeous job on their farm. Sicilian food cannot be beat. Ask to stay at the bed and breakfast in Palermo for a couple nights, you wont regret it!
The excursions are beautiful and interesting. My favorite ones were these next-to… read more
cheers,
Ben, Kris and Sam
Love you all :)
-Avery
I really recommand that place… We had wonderful experiences with the animals and also working in such a beautiful landscape!
We really felt part of the family, spending our nights talking all together! Deep conversations wich never stopped ?
Marc, Andrea and Pippa... you will always remain… read more