Come and help us with some farm work, our 4 horses and with kids in the Northern Alps of Italy/Südtirol

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Update: we can host somebody from October onwards.
We are also looking for somebody interested in looking after my one-year-old nephew (minimum stay: 2 months).

Hi there!
First of all, thanks for having a look at our profile!

Contact us if you think that you would fit into our family!

At the moment we need somebody who helps us with
- farmwork: there is a lot of farmwork like picking berries or helping in the fields
- childcare: when we are both at work we need so. to look after our two children (5 and 10)
- We'd also love to have somebody giving horse-riding and/or vaulting lessons to our daughters (we have 4 horses) or simply ride our horses to keep them fit.

We'd like to add beforehand, that during this stay our accomodation might be very basic (depending on the time you will be with us) so you shouldn't mind that!
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We are a young family of 4 (two adults and two girls aged 5 and 11). We have a farm that is situated in a little village (Mareit), close to the Austrian border, on the Italian side - amidst the beautiful Alps.

Apart from our 4 horses who can be ridden by experienced horseriders (only!!), we also have a dog, cats, rabbits, hens and sheep.

We do many things by ourselves, such as growing potatoes, making apple juice, producing jam and honey.

Our mother tongue and everyday-language is GERMAN (we live in SOUTH TYROL - a German-speaking part in Italy). We can also speak Italian and English. So if you want to improve your German or English, we are more than happy to help.
If you are interested in learning more about farmwork, you should speak German or Italian though (as those are the languages Hubert speaks fluently).

Most of all, you should love children and be warm-hearted and open-minded! :-)

Just contact us if you are interested in coming to us!
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about the South Tyrolian culture and our special situation: living as Germans in Italy.
Moreover, South Tyrol has exquisite food that is famous in many parts of Europe.
We can introduce you to the gluten-free cooking and also show you how to prepare South Tyrolean dishes.
I (Evelyn) am a counselor and work with EFT - a technique based on acupressure point stiumulation. I am more than happy to show it to you!
Help
Read above. ;-)
Hi, we have a farm amidst the Alps. We have horses and we would love our volunteer to train them. Apart from the specific jobs mentioned above, it would be great if our volunteer/s just participated in the everyday life (with enough freetime for you, of course!) ;-)).
Languages spoken
German, Italian, English, very basic French
Accommodation
We have a room with bathroom. Internet access is available.
We mostly eat gluten free.
What else ...
In the surroundings there are many things in nature, you can do. All sports that can be practised in the mountains, can be done in our place (from skiing to climbing...). Cities like Munich, Salzburg or Milan are not far away from us.
If you need gluten free food: no problem!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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11/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vladi)

Vladi stayed with us for approximately three weeks this summer and he was of big help. He mostly helped us in the woods. However, he was interested in all kinds of tasks and was helpful with anything you would ask of him.
Vladi is a really nice guy. He is always friendly and kind to everyone...people and animals. Guessing from his profile you… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Vladi) for host

I spent two weeks in this beautiful place. I have been lucky to meet Hubert, He teached me much interesting things about work in the wood and in the fields. That is the place if you like very hard work in the nature but also if you love stay and play with children or talking about psicology and deep topic with Evelyn.. so you have different good… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)

Nele was with us for only one week, but from day 1 she was "like a family member". She adapted very quickly to our daily routines and was very uncomplicated - in the most positive sense of the word! She always offered help and loved to try different jobs. Moreover, she was happy with also little things. I will not forget how happy she was when she… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host

Hey,
I stayed here for only one week, because I was in South Tirol anyway, I didn´t have so much time and the place sounded really interesting. I wasn´t disappointed.
Together with me there was an other workawayer (Vladi). He helped Hubi a lot, so they did the hard work and I could do what I loved (That may sound a bit weird, but Vladi loved the… read more

(Excellent )

16/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Aleno)

It truly was a stroke of good luck to have Aleno stay with us - even if it was for just 2 weeks. Along with other tasks Aleno helped me make youtube videos - with great enthusiasm and support - always putting faith in me and giving me the feel of "Yes, I can do it!".
Working with Aleno was not only very easy but a lot of fun, too. Aleno was… read more

(Excellent )

03/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Aleno) for host

What a BLAST! I had a super experience with Evelyn, Rupi and the girls. Leaving after only 14 days was difficult.
The family atmosphere involves you and you become part of the family.
One of the big triumphs of volunteering is the cultural exchange that happens and here I had a great one. We had meals together, they spoke mainly German with me and… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

If we could give 10 stars, we definitely would! Anna stayed with us for two months and she was simply WONDERFUL. She is such a great personality! It was an honor having her in our home.
Anna has an incredible work ethic. She not only helped when asked, but she also offered her help and saw things herself and did them without being asked. She was… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Teresa )

Maria Teresa stayed with us for only a short time, but it was a pleasure meeting her. She sure is a great "cuoca italiana" - a great Italian cook, who knows lots of recipes and can cook also for a bigger group of people.
During her short stay she also looked after our kids. She quickly had a good connection to them and they liked to spend time… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria Teresa ) for host

I stayed with Evelyn and her lovely family for 10 days and it was such a wonderful experience that I will never forget! The girls are adorable, I got to spend more time with Franzi and we had a lot of fun together, going out to different places or simply staying at home, playing in the playground :) She's extremely smart and funny. Evelyn is a… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Celeste) for host

This was my first workaway experience, and it was DEFINITELY amazing!
Evelyn and her family were really welcoming from the minute 1, and I absolutely enjoyed spending time with them! I learnt a lot with Evelyn, I had some of beers with Hubi and I laughed with Franzi and Lena. They are really a beautiful family.
Working with Evelyn barely felt… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Celeste)

Celeste has been with us only for a week but she was just great: Great company! Great help! Great in all the creative jobs she did for us!
Celeste made some awesome graphic designs for us - and that in just one week! Thank you sooo much for your fantastic creative work! I am sooo happy with my logos and the jam labels! :-)

Celeste was always… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Heungtae)

Heungtae (Heute) stayed with us for 3 months and we had a great time together. He has always been very helpful. You just had to ask him and he helped you with pleasure. He never counted hours.
Heute has always been friendly and in a good mood. He also cooked sushi for us and showed us how to make it. It was delicious!!
Heute, we wish you all the… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Heungtae) for host

Hi Evelyn,Hubi,Lena,Franzi.
Wie geht's euch? Mir geht's ganz super mit alles in Schweden. Ihr müsst unbedingt mir besuchen in Stockholm. :D hier schleibe ich meine Erfahrung mit euch für nächste workawayers.

Hey You guys. If You Are considering to stay with Evelyn's family, then definitely read my feedback. I was the first guy who came to… read more Hubi's family for work away. And was the guy who stayed for the most long time.
I stayed by Evelyn for 3months for work away then I stayed by evelyn's other family for 8months who are living very close from Evelyn. But I will just focus and describe my experience with Evelyn as you are considering to stay with Evelyn.
I worked 5 hours a day in a week. On Saturday Hubi he takes off day. So Saturday I worked for little longer hours. My main tasks ware look after animals, farm surrounding environment. Chopping wood, feeding horse, all sorts of farm works. I learnt so much of things during staying by Hubi's.
There was no stress, Nothing at all! They never asked me to do hard working. I really enjoyed to work without any pressure. Work is so easy so don't worry about it.
My main purpose to stay with Evelyn's was improve my German. If you've got this purpose. This is perfect place to practice your German,Italian,English. They are native and advanced levels for those languages. And even they are all friendly and eagle to help you with that.
The village itself a German speaking majority. But Italian is also fairly spoken. If you are speaking in Italian. :)
Food and accommodation are great! You will get a big room for yourself which is renting out for a guest. I eat so much as I would like to do weight training. By Evelyn I never felt hungry. I never left a table without satisfaction. My gut was filled with Evelyn's delicious cooking all the time.
So don't you worry about food. You will gain your weight by Evelyn. :D
Most of time she cooked for lunch and we had lunch and dinner all together.
There is a city centre about 7kms away. They allow me to use their car to going to gym. It takes 10mins by car. 1hour for roundtrip by bicycle. It's a holiday destination area. Nature is beautiful everywhere. It's so nice to take walk around and take cycling around river. There has ski slopes near by Evelyn. Mountain hiking is most attraction to do in that area.
If you love nature, animals. This is your place for next your work away experience.
You will get provide everything what you need and want. I didn't spent really any of money during I stayed by Evelyn.
They are very friendly and laidback people. Lena and Franzi they are also very easy to play with. If you are considering for Aupairing. Better to ask other girls. My task was not looking after lena and franzi.
Their neighbors and family members are all so nice. During you stay by evenly and Hubi. You will meet lots of friendly people around the holiday farm.
So get yourself be ready for bidding in vacancy position when its opens up. You will be lucky to be accepted to staying my Hubi and Evelyn.
My staying with Evelyn and Hubi were worthy enough for my 3 moths workawaying. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. :)

Viele dank für euer unterstützen. Ich bedanke euch zu mitteilen schönes Erinnerung mit mir. Sicher besuche ich euch ein mal wieder eines tage.
Hören wir uns Zeit zu Zeit. Tschüss
Lg Heute

(Excellent )

17/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna)

Our time with Jenna has been such a joy to everyone in the family. Jenna integrated herself so easily and quickly that we had the feeling she had always been a part of us.
Our little girl (3 y.) LOVED to spend time with her and learned so much from her. You can have fun, but also serious talks about all kinds of topics.
Jenna has a great work… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa and Simon stayed with us only for a few weeks, but within this short time, they could both teach so much to our girls.
Lisa really is a brilliant teacher who perfectly knows how to help children memorize words, sentences and, of course, SONGS! The clean-up-song is still being sung in our house!
Moreover, we had great talks about education,… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lotta) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have picked a better host family :)
I had a great time staying with Evelyn and her family. They are very friendly, open-minded people and tried to make my stay as comfortable and interesting as possible. I took care of the children and worked with the horses, both very great experiences. I had… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lotta)

Lotta stayed with us for over a month. She primarily took care of our horses and looked after our girls. Her horse-riding skills are really great and the horses enjoyed the long rides in the area.
The kids simply loved her - especially the 2-year-old had so much fun with Lotta. We could imagine no better company for both of them.
Also, despite… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Krisztian)

If you have any question about dogs or would like to improve your relationship with your dog, then Krisztian is your man!!! He knows incredibly much about dogs and showed us so many things we could do differently - and always in a very gentle, offering manner, never intruding you or giving you the feeling of being incapable. Moreover, Kristzian… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Krisztian) for host

I've spent a wonderful 2 weeks in Mareit. Evelyn, Hubert and the kids were very nice. If you have the possibility, try the card games with Lena, but be careful, she is a professional :)
I really enjoyed my stay. I hope I could help with Spikey, the dog, who has a real good character. The accomodation, the meals and the hospitality were above… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo & Maya) for host

Our 2 months stay in Mareta was a really good and enrichening experience for us. Evelyn managed everything in a reliable and friendly way for us. She is very enthusiastic about different cultures and always open and happy if you would like to share something with her family or even the children from the village (we had f.e. the chance to go to the… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rita) for host

Thanks a lot Evelyn!
I spent with my favourite hostfamily a half year, it was a great experience. They are superfriendly, flexible, and open to talk if you have any question, problem.Fully recommended hosts :)
If you are a nature lover, you ll like this place. The mountains are amazing. :)
I really enjoyed my time here, and feel myself like a… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rita)

Rita, it was a pleasure having you around. You take great care of the people around you. The children loved to be with you: what is better for a Mom than being able to leave the house without children crying or wanting you to stay.
You were "uncomplicated" in the most positive sense of the word. Always happy with everything, never complaining… read more

(Excellent )

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