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We are a family with twins, a girl and a boy, aged 13, and a cat.
After traveling for 10 years, looking for a good place to raise our children, we decided to settle in Tuscany, and we now live on a farm surrounded by olive groves, halfway between Florence, Arezzo, and Siena.
Elena is involved in Steinerian pedagogy, organizes educational workshops for children, and was in charge of our children's education until last year.
Matteo works in electricity production, while Adele and Nicolò divide their time between school, scouts, friends, and nature.
We are passionate about reading, board games, hiking, and walks.
You won't find a television at our house, but there are plenty of books and a good internet connection if you need it. We enjoy good company, and the terrace overlooking the valley is a meeting place for friends, dinners, aperitifs, and cheerful evenings.
As for meals, we enjoy eating together, teaching you our cuisine and learning yours.
Friends, singles, and families are welcome, but our cat, Castagna, doesn't get along with dogs.
We speak fluent Italian, and English and French at a beginner's level.
We don't smoke and don't like you to smoke inside, but you are free to do so outside.
We don't do this for work, but to undertake an experience that will allow us not only to gain support, but also to make new friendships, and to exchange cultures and languages.
Siamo una famiglia con due gemelli, una femmina e un maschio, di 13 anni, e un gatto.
Dopo aver viaggiato per 10 anni, alla ricerca di un buon posto dove crescere i nostri figli, abbiamo deciso di fermarci in Toscana, e ora viviamo in una casa colonica in mezzo agli ulivi, a metà strada tra Firenze, Arezzo e Siena.
Elena si occupa di pedagogia steineriana, organizza laboratori didattici per bambini e fino all'anno scorso si è occupata dell'educazione dei nostri figli.
Matteo lavora nella produzione di energia elettrica, mentre Adele e Nicolò si dividono tra scuola, boy scout, amici e natura.
Siamo appassionati di lettura, giochi da tavolo, escursioni e passeggiate.
Da noi non troverete la televisione, ma tanti libri e una buona connessione a internet, se ne avrete bisogno,
Siamo amanti della buona compagnia, e la terrazza che si affaccia sulla valle è un punto di ritrovo per gli amici, per cene, aperitivi e serate in allegria.
Per quanto riguarda i pasti, ci piace mangiare insieme, insegnarvi la nostra cucina e imparare la vostra.
Amici, singoli e famiglie sono i benvenuti, ma il nostro gatto Castagna non va d'accordo con i cani.
Parliamo italiano correntemente, e inglese e francese a livello principiante
Non fumiamo e non gradiamo che fumiate all'interno, mentre all'esterno siete liberi di farlo.
Non facciamo questo per lavoro, ma per intraprendere un'esperienza che ci permetta di ottenere non solo aiuto, ma anche nuove amicizie, scambi culturali e linguistici.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Charity work
Sustainability
Van life
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Nature
Books
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
here we can discuss and exchange experiences about our respective cultures, pedagogy, cooking, gardening, general maintenance and much more.
if you want to practice or learn new activities here there are many possibilities, perhaps teaching us something or learning from our experiences.
here you learn from direct experience, after all, living in the mountains requires imagination and a spirit of adaptation.
qui possiamo confrontarci e scambiare esperienze sulle nostre rispettive culture, sulla pedagogia, cucina, manutenzione del verde, manutenzione generale e molto altro.
se volete praticare o imparare nuove attività qui ci sono molte possibilità, magari insegnandoci qualcosa o imparando dalle nostre esperienze.
qui si impara sull'esperienza diretta, del resto, vivere in montagna richiede fantasia e spirito di adattamento.
Projects involving children
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Help
We're looking for help with garden maintenance, the vegetable garden, and various other chores; there's always help needed around the house.
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Cerchiamo aiuto per la manutenzione del verde, dell'orto e vari lavoretti, c'è sempre da fare intorno casa.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
The world gets closer, every language is welcome,. Phone translator solves problems! :-) il mondo diventa sempre più piccolo, tutte le lingue sono benvenute. in fondo possiamo sempre contare sul traduttore del cellulare! ;-)
Accommodation
We have an apartment in the private property with a large room and private bathroom, and a camper van.
The flat currently has no kitchen, while the campervan does.
The bathroom is shared between the room and the camper van.
What else ...
two mountain bikes are available for your travels.
in Castelfranco di Sopra, three kilometres away, there is a bus stop. we can accompany you by car, if necessary.
having your own car will certainly increase your range of action, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauties offered by Tuscany.
Florence and Arezzo are thirty minutes by car, Pisa and Siena sixty, the sea two hours away.
per i vostri spostamenti avete a disposizione due mountain bike.
a Castelfranco di Sopra, distante tre chilometri, trovate la fermata del bus. possiamo accompagnarvi in auto, eventualmente.
avere la vostra auto aumenterà certamente il vostro raggio di azione, permettendovi di godere pienamente delle bellezze offerte dalla toscana.
Firenze ed Arezzo sono a trenta minuti di auto, Pisa e Siena sessanta, il mare a due ore.
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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
campervans are welcome, we are campers too. We only offer one private camper van parking, electricity connection, water loading. no clear or black water discharge possible. The nearest camper service is a 20-minute drive away, free of charge. I camperisti sono i benvenuti, lo siamo anche noi. offriamo un posto camper, con allaccio acqua potabile e energia elettrica. non è possibile scaricare acque chiare o grigie, ma il camper service si trova a 20 minuti di strada, gratuito
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
castagna
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During the days she spent with our family, she helped wherever she was needed.
è stata una piacevole compagnia.
The sorroundings are beautiful and the accommodation is really nice. Elena and Matteo take such good care of me. They were always ready to give me rides to the station or other nice places… read more
The first time they were our guests for a week, and the second time they stayed for almost two months, becoming in fact part of the family.
During their stay we harvested and pressed the olives, and it was nice to see the wonder in Dorotka's… read more
The surroundings and the view from the terrace are just amusing. There are many hiking trails and small villages nearby.
Elena and Matteo are both good cooks and the food they shared with us was… read more
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During the days she spent with our family, she helped wherever she was needed.
è stata una piacevole compagnia.
The sorroundings are beautiful and the accommodation is really nice. Elena and Matteo take such good care of me. They were always ready to give me rides to the station or other nice places… read more
The first time they were our guests for a week, and the second time they stayed for almost two months, becoming in fact part of the family.
During their stay we harvested and pressed the olives, and it was nice to see the wonder in Dorotka's… read more
The surroundings and the view from the terrace are just amusing. There are many hiking trails and small villages nearby.
Elena and Matteo are both good cooks and the food they shared with us was… read more
She carefully carried out every task assigned to her, even sharing with us valuable advice on the work to be done.
In these few days she managed to get into perfect harmony with us, managing to "float" in the chaos that reigns supreme in this house, and… read more
The day couldn't have started better with a hearty… read more
What a beautiful person!
The first guest on this adventure, and I think we could not have found a better one.
An exquisite person, kind, witty and hard-working, as well as a great eater.
He quickly became part of the family, to the point of becoming part of it, and it was a real break-up when he left us, to continue his wanderings.
Don't… read more
I had the great honour of being the first volunteer for this wonderful family!
And...? Expectations were far exceeded!
Matteo and Elena are probably the most wonderful people I have ever had the honour of meeting! I ended up staying for a whole month and I don't regret a second!
I would have stayed even longer if these… read more
She gave us what we look for from this experience: sharing, friendship and cultural exchange.
not least, she is an… read more
Work I did was various which I really appreciated. We stacked firewood, cleaned and painted… read more
It was one of the greatest workaways i ever did.
Matteo and elena are wonderful personalities, two super nice people. I felt like at home from the first moment. They were open and we had nice talks but they also expected it when i needed time for myself.
Work was easy going. Most of the time i worked in a garden.… read more
