Learn hands-on skills and join our creative projects by the sea in Sardinia, Italy

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  Description

  Our home is an eco-friendly B&B on San Pietro Island, off the southwest coast of Sardinia, surrounded by nature and just a short walk from a beautiful sunset beach. This is a peaceful, hands-on place where life moves simply, connected to the land, the sea, and creative projects.
  
  The property is one of the island’s first B&Bs and has been family-run for over 15 years. It runs on solar energy and well water, with fruit trees, gardens, and shared outdoor spaces that are continuously evolving. We are currently improving the garden and outdoor areas, including woodworking, light renovation, and building a collaborative outdoor gym space.
  
  We are looking for practical, reliable helpers who enjoy working with their hands, being outdoors, and contributing to meaningful projects. Tasks vary by season and include gardening, maintenance, painting, simple construction, and creative DIY projects. During retreat periods, we may also need light help with setting up the table for meals and basic daily cleaning.
  
  Compensation is provided: in addition to accommodation, we offer minimum wage payment for each hour worked. Outside of retreat periods, work is usually done in the mornings, leaving afternoons and evenings free to enjoy the island.
  
  This is a relaxed but organised environment, best suited for people who enjoy nature, collaboration, and a grounded island lifestyle.
  
  
  About the host
  
  Christopher lives on San Pietro Island and runs the B&B with a strong focus on nature, creativity, and simple living. After many years living and working internationally, he returned to Italy to care for his mother and continue developing the family property as a welcoming place for travelers, retreats, and cultural exchange.
  
  He has a background in music, events, and creative projects, and enjoys cooking, gardening, surfing, yoga, and building things by hand. The home is a lived-in, evolving space, and helpers are treated as collaborators rather than staff. There is also a recording studio on the property and dancing events are being organized around the island.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Charity work

  

  Pets

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Culture

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Performing arts

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Blogging

  

  Astronomy

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Water sports

  

  Fitness

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Experience Italian island living and home cooking, with a relaxed and nature-based lifestyle.
  If interested and time allows, you can learn or improve skills in surfing, SUP, gardening, plant care, and basic outdoor projects.
  
  For creative guests, there is also the possibility to learn about music production and DJing.
  The island is protected and offers incredible walks, trekking, bird watching, untouched nature, emerald waters, and local cuisine. Optional activities on the island include diving, sailing, tennis, yoga, pilates, gym, and more.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  ⭐ Last-minute help needed (January–April)
  We are currently looking for one couple or two friends to join us short-term.
  This is a hands-on, outdoor-focused experience in nature, close to the sea, with flexible days and a relaxed but organized working rhythm.
  
  Main priorities for the coming weeks include:
  
  Woodworking and small outdoor constructions
  Setting a stone foundation and leveling ground for an outdoor gym area
  Painting of a container
  Gardening, pruning, clearing paths, and general plant care
  Simple landscaping and garden layout improvements
  Light maintenance and practical outdoor projects
  
  Tasks are planned together based on skills and weather. No heavy construction, but comfort with tools and physical outdoor work is important.
  
  
  General:
  We are looking for one or two helpers (friends or a couple preferred), minimum age 23. Ideally at least one person speaks basic Italian, but it’s not mandatory. We value reliability, practical skills, and a positive, hands-on attitude.
  
  October to May is when help is most needed.
  Retreat season runs mid-April to end of May and mid-September to end of October.
  June to August help is not needed, please don’t apply for these months.
  
  Main tasks
  Maintenance and repairs: light structural maintenance, small repairs, patching, sanding, painting, basic woodwork and simple construction projects.
  Painting and creative projects: painting outdoor structures (container, caravan, gazebo, doors), creative painting and decorative improvements, refreshing shared spaces.
  Garden and outdoor work: gardening, pruning, clearing paths and maintaining walkways, helping make the garden more beautiful and welcoming, simple landscaping and outdoor layout projects.
  Other projects: small practical or creative projects decided together, occasional help preparing spaces between retreats.
  
  No heavy construction or extreme physical labor, but being comfortable with tools and outdoor work is important.
  We work in a relaxed but organized way, appreciate initiative, and enjoy collaborating on meaningful projects.
  
  Thank you and see you soon 🙂

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  From November to April you will have a free private room in the B&B, with heating, private en-suite bathroom with hot water, high-speed Wi-Fi, and access to a kitchen if you like to cook for yourself.
  
  The property is surrounded by nature and located a 7-minute walk from one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, with sunsets over the water every night. It’s also the main beach for surfing, SUP, and kayaking.
  
  In addition to accommodation and use of shared amenities (electric bicycle, surfboard, musical instruments), we offer minimum hourly wage for hours worked.

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  What else ...

  There are many historical sites nearby, beautiful coastal and nature walks, and the beach is just a 5-minute walk away. An enchanting old town is a 10-minute drive.
  
  Activities in the area include surfing, SUP, kayaking, boat trips, horseback riding, diving, and sailing. Public buses stop directly outside the property and run hourly to town (about a 15-minute ride). An electric bike and surfboard are also available for use.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have fast unlimited WIFI in and around the main house, also a dedicated modem by the caravan

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We can host any size van and can provide a bathroom, water and electricity

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Pets are welcome as long as they are well trained , dont lose fur and hair, don't make loud sounds that could disturb the guests of the B&B

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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