Help with caring for the animals and DIY tasks while learning about cheese and bread making in Vernio, Italy

  • Last activity : 14 Feb 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I am Gabriele, a shepherd from Calvana, I live with my daughter on the ridge between Barberino di Mugello and Vernio. I love cooking, the art of baking and the transformation of raw materials in general. My house is in the middle of the woods where I raise animals for self-sufficiency and I plan to hold personal growth courses.

    I do not sell farm products and the courses are a future project without profit.

    The house is welcoming and uses wood heating, spring water and electricity from photovoltaic panels. To reach the farm you take a 500-meter dirt road that can be traveled on foot or by off-road vehicle. I am 40 minutes from Florence, 50 minutes from Bologna. The place is located on the "Wool and Silk" path and surrounded by trekking paths and important monasteries. Also close to lakes and rivers where you can swim.

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    Sono Gabriele, un pastore della Calvana, vivo con mia figlia sul crinale fra Barberino di Mugello e Vernio.
    Amo la cucina, l’arte bianca e la trasformazione delle materie prime in generale. La mia casa è in mezzo al bosco dove allevo animali per l’autosufficienza ed ho in progetto di tenere percorsi di crescita personale. Non vendo prodotti della fattoria ed i corsi sono un progetto futuro senza scopo di lucro.
    La casa è accogliente e si avvale di riscaldamento a legna, acqua di fonte e corrente da fotovoltaico. Per giungere alla fattoria si percorre una strada bianca di 500 metri percorribile a piedi o con fuoristrada.
    Sono a 40 minuti da Firenze, 50 minuti da Bologna. Il posto è situato sul sentiero della “Lana e della Seta” ed attorniata da sentieri di trekking e monasteri importanti.
    Vicina anche a laghi e fiumi balneabili.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Farming
    Events & social
    Carpentry
    Performing arts
    Music
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Mountain
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Exchange of knowledge on natural breeding, bread making, cooking, cheese making, pork butchery, construction, horticulture.

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    Scambio di conoscenze su allevamento al naturale, panificazione, cucina, caseificazione, norcineria, edilizia, orticoltura.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for help from people or families for housekeeping, cooking, maintenance work, animal care (goats, chickens, pigs, dogs, children 😄….), wood cutting etc…. I am available to teach farm activities (milking and cheesemaking, bread making……)

    Help is required preferably for periods not too short.

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    Cerco aiuto di persone o famiglie per cura della casa, cucinare, lavori di manutenzione, accudimento animali (capre, galline, maiali, cani, bambini 😄….), taglio del bosco ecc….
    Sono disponibile ad insegnare le attività della fattoria (mungitura e caseificazione, panificazione……)

    Richiesto aiuto preferibilmente per periodi non troppo brevi.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The hospitality consists of two rooms, one with a sofa bed and a single bed, a room with a double bed. Wood heating. Shared bathroom and kitchen. Possibility of camping in summer, early autumn with an external bathroom.

    I prepare three meals a day for the volunteers: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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    L’ospitalità consiste in due stanze, una con divano letto e lettino singolo, una stanza con letto matrimoniale. Riscaldamento a legna.
    Bagno e cucina in comune.
    Possibilità di campeggio in estate, inizio autunno con bagno esterno.

    Preparo tre pasti al giorno per i volontari: colazione, pranzo e cena.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Nella fattoria tutti gli animali sono liberi, è bene parlare al telefono riguardo eventuali animali da ospitare.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 525598317436

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