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26 Oct 2026
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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
Hi everyone :)
I'm Silvia, a 65-years-old Swiss woman. I have been living in Tuscany for the past 40 years.
Since my daughters grew up and left for their own paths, I live alone in a traditional Italian countryhouse in the Chianti area, the countryside between Florence and Sienna.
I can offer meals and accommodation in a private room with a very nice view. Bathroom and kitchen to share with me.
I enjoy sharing meals, but feel free to eat on your own at your own rhythm if you prefer.
My house includes a garden with swimming pool and a big field with 45 olive trees. There is also a small vegetable and aromatic plants garden.
I mostly need help for the heavy work, meaning the tasks that require physical effort, for example :
- Olive harvest (around October)
- to gather the cut Olive trees' branches and bushes (around March)
- to cut and pile up the firewood for the wintertime
- to move or to re-pot big heavy plants
- general housekeeping chores
My house is 7km away from the nearest village, Montespertoli, which is connected to Florence by bus.
Coming with your own car/motorcycle would be the easiest option, but I can also give you lifts by car, so you will be able to travel around ;) I can also lend you a bicycle!
As a I am myself a foreigner, I love different languages, cultures and traditions. I like to be creative in all sorts of arts and crafts, like sewing, knitting, weaving. I also enjoy hiking in the mountains and playing my trumpet.
Don't hesitate to contact me for more information or any questions :)
See you soon, Xx -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Van life
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Cooking & food
Languages
Music
Gardening
Mountain
Nature
Cycling
Hiking
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a foreigner, I really like to learn about different cultures, languages and traditions. I also love to show you the surrounding area and teaching you about Italian and Swiss culture and food (I have a pizza oven that can be used both for bread and pizza). I love nature and walking in the mountains. I also plays trumpet in a cultural association and I am generally very socially active in the community.
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Projects involving children
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Help
What I usually need help for is taking care of the house and the garden, for example cutting and gathering trees and bushes branches, to pile up the firewood for the winter, general house keeping chores, removing weeds and other gardening activities.
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Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
I can offer meals and accommodation in my house : a private room with a view and shared bathroom and kitchen. I appreciate eating together and chatting at the dining table but it's up to each Workawayers if they want to take part in it or not.
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What else ...
Please note that from my house to the next village (Montespertoli) there are 7.5 kms and there are no bus/trains to get there, so I recommend to come here with your own car to be more independent. Otherwise, I can also give you lifts to Montespertoli (where you can catch a bus to Florence or other destinations), so don't worry, you'll still be able to travel around a bit ;) Bringing your own car would make it easier but there are other options! I could also lent you a bike.
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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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Space for parking camper vans
There's enough space to park any kind of van and campervan.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Feedback (1)
She was very precise and organized in her tasks.
She was open minded and responded positevely to everything I proposed.
She collaborated in the kitchen,prepared simple meals and fine cookies.She fully respected my privacy offering at the … read more
Silvia is open-minded, warm, and caring. Every dinner and lunch, Silvia treats you with her culinary skills :) And if you have any special food requests, all you have to do is mention them.
The work which … read more
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Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
She was very precise and organized in her tasks.
She was open minded and responded positevely to everything I proposed.
She collaborated in the kitchen,prepared simple meals and fine cookies.She fully respected my privacy offering at the … read more
Silvia is open-minded, warm, and caring. Every dinner and lunch, Silvia treats you with her culinary skills :) And if you have any special food requests, all you have to do is mention them.
The work which … read more
