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Description
We are Giulia and Gianni and we live in a country house on the hills near Florence.
We have two daughters (aged 8 and 14), two cats, friendly neighbours. In November we pick olives from our grove and we need help!You will be able to see the oil-making process from the olive tree to the final product, the best extra-virgin olive oil! You will live at the family's pace during one of the most exciting times of the year for us, you will cook and consume meals with the family (Giulia is a professional cook and oil tester) and you'll have plenty of time to visit Firenze, Siena, Pisa...
private double room with bathroom :-)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you decide to spend some time with us, you will have the possibility to:
- learn Italian language
- cook with Giulia and learn Italian cuisine
- learn how to recognize wild herbs that can be eaten and/or used for medical purpose
- learn how to take care of olive trees and see how oil is produced in Tuscany
- visit the superb surrounding area, including Firenze (15 km away), Siena (55 km away), Pisa (80 km away)...
Projects involving children
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Help
Our daughters aged 14 and 8 love having guests. In November we are busy picking olives in order to make our own olive oil, and that's when we particularly appreciate help.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
We have a guest room with twin beds and private bathroom. If you particularly appreciate privacy and the sounds of nature, you are of course free to borrow our tent and accommodate yourself in the garden
What else ...
We appreciate company as much as help, and we do not ask for long hours of help (Gianni works in an office in Firenze, while Giulia is home for most of the time, so she can be a good company). We live a relaxed life, apart from when the hectic time of olive picking arrives, in october/november. It is a hard working time, but with a lot of satisfaction when you see fresh, green extra virgin oil coming out of the mill and strainght on your loaf of bread. Public buses arrive 20-30 minute walk away from where we live, but we can arrange for car rides up and down the hill!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Masha
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Ciliegia (10 years)
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She is physically and mentally strong, and worked long hours with enthusiasm; in fact, she didn’t look at the watch and was focused on the result (picking olives) just like us.… read more
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She is physically and mentally strong, and worked long hours with enthusiasm; in fact, she didn’t look at the watch and was focused on the result (picking olives) just like us.… read more
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From the moment we entered their house we felt like part of an amazing team, and straight away we got a feeling of being home. Their daughters are wonderful people and great artists, their cats are crazy but in the best way… read more
