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Help at an art studio and care for our pets in the Sabine Hills above Rome, Italy

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    *Constantly changing situation 🙊🎊🦄

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    In November/December -
    Hosts provide food for 3 meals a day with work of 25 hours - 5 hours 5 days a week (studio assistant and animal care)

    Or

    August/September -
    Food not provided and simply the workaway takes the dogs for walks/feeds the animals -
    15 hours help a week 2 hours x 7 days.
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    Currently seeking worker for taking care of the animals, general maintenance and cleaning and occasional studio assistance.
    Work is to take care of duties around artistic activities, keeping both properties clean and occasionally things like assisting in the wood workshop etc. The dog walking /pet sitting 🐕🐕🐕

    Workers will be expected to be able to maintain the heating system in their house which is a stove and pump system - firewood stove that powers the radiators.

    The duties can range from organising materials or equipment to basic things like cleaning and clearing, and also there are duties around the property such as pruning plants etc. Regular things will be cleaning the studio/cleaning brushes and painting materials etc after activities. The two houses will require a bit of regular cleaning to keep functioning as either living or creating spaces.


    The Sabine hills or the "Sabina" is one hour north of Rome, easily accessible by trains that go from Rome and even the Fiumicino airport via Poggio Mirteto or Gavignano Sabino stations

    We are set above the town of Torri in Sabina, here I run an international art residency and am currently organising the construction of another art studio space -


    Ideally workawayers may want to stay for a month or so which allows for a more calm stay than lots of change - the animals like routine and it's nice to have a bit of a stable environment here however shorter stays are possible :)

    Following Workaway guidelines I am currently offering the following 2 modes of stay -


    This property is a vegetarian household - apologies but it's necessary that the cooking areas and fridges are not used for meat!


    Of utmost importance for me is reliability as I have schedules for construction and often the the animals here are completely reliant on the workaway help when I am travelling, also at the moment I have injured my back further limiting my abilities 🐒🌄🐒


    There may a whole house (The Pink House) available for the stay - workawayers will share a house, or be in the property where I live if the Pink house is full


    The Internet is currently being used by hot-spot rather than WiFi.

    The stay here is particularly good for anyone with a car but I've never had a problem for anyone without, it simply means that their exploration of the area is curtailed, so much to see here :)

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    I'm building a series of art studios in the Sabine Hills one hour North of Rome by car or train. The studios provide a residency for artists to visit and use in the form of an award where the facilities and time spent will be free for chosen groups and individuals. I have two houses and a series of agricultural buildings to convert

    My main challenge is to convert the agricultural spaces into suitable studios. I have a large plot of land with around 800 olive trees and 40 walnut trees

    This listing is best suited for a vegetarian or vegan individual to stay at the property

    Workaways will be expected to have a sense of awareness around general tidying and clearing up etc - we can all lend a hand and there may be up to 4 workaways staying here at once so meal times can be full!

    All animals are very friendly, Vincent is a sensitive but energetic young dog, Jaco always following Vincent, Bella is my cat and now there's a new kitten - Tony. There are 2 ducks - Frank and Sienna 😊

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    My property is situated just above the town of Torri in Sabina, it's incredibly beautiful.
    10 minutes drive in one direction takes you to the small hill town of Vacone which takes it's name from Vacuna the Sabine goddess of leisure after work and where the word vacation comes from. There lay the ruins of one of Horace's villas and an ancient woodland. 10 minutes in another direction takes you to either Cantaloupo or Casperia, beautiful hilltop towns and near the ruins of one of Cicero's family homes. We are very close to Rocchette where there is a castle and waterfall to explore and also near Vescovio which is fantastic for good food and wine at a very reasonable cost. In fact, almost everywhere in the Sabina is very cheap for delicious food and drink.

    Each year many people gather at Casperia or Montasola to watch the NYE fireworks.

    The people here are very friendly and there is so much to explore, whether in the Sabina or on a visit to Rome. The main benefits of staying here are of a quiet and beautiful location with close proximity to sights of nature and history. My neighbour is a truffle hunter and each day brings back a selection of truffle and mushrooms dependent on the season, these can be purchased at a low cost, and it's certainly worth doing so!

    Should you want to experience the baroque splendour of Rome or do nothing more than drink wine in the hills, this location is a delight.

  • Help

    Help

    Tasks peripheral to my practice as an artist are vital but time consuming, at this point I require a studio assistant who can aid in tasks such as organising and cleaning. Perhaps also there will be some preparatory work on the construction of frames

    Plus - possibly taking care of the animals needs, walks feeding and of course plenty of cuddles

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Italian: 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

    There is a nice sunrise facing double room with balcony in the house available for a workaway individual. Like most of the houses in this region, the heating is wood stove and workaways will be expected to make use of this during the periods necessary

    * fantastic views/location, a good plot of land and a great roof terrace for popping off corks should you wish!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    My land is linked to other plots and makes a nice walk. This area is really amazing for trekking or hiking and the views are to die for. There are far too many historical site nearby to list but if you wish to go a little further - 40 minutes drive will take you to Cascata delle Marmore while a cheap train journey of an hour will take you into Rome itself. To take the train you must first arrive at either Gavignano, Stimigliano or Poggio Mirteto, all of which are around a 15 minute drive. It's my recommendation that a car is hired to see all this area has to offer although there are buses from the town to the train stations.

    You will find this area, like much of Italy, has delicious food and drink to offer - try a selection of locally made liquors from nearby restaurants and you will be glad you did so.
    Vacone and Configni are great places to see the area from a height and driving to Montasola to catch the sunset is worthwhile - there is also a great restaurant there!

    Casperia is a popular destination, 10 minutes drive away, where you will find a couple for wine bars, a great view and a friendly reception. Casperia is one place you are most likely to meet foreigners who have been seduced by the Sabina. Americans, Canadians, Dutch and English have exchanged their busy lives abroad for the communal and jovial environment of this beautiful town.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Currently there is Internet available via hot-spot. The rooftop is a very nice hot desk

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 537417853937

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