Help us with an ongoing garden project in the province of Como, Italy

  • Last activity : 12 Jun 2026

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a mother and a daughter and two cats.
    In August we spend our holidays a in country house, a rustic building , 40 minutes from Milan, Italy.
    We are 10 minutes from Switzerland, in the province of Como.
    Our house is spartan, without hot water or computers (maybe we can get wifi from neighbours).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Milan is an interesting city and is 50 kilometers away. Lake Como is fascinating and 10 kilometers away. Lugano is a town with important museums. If you love nature you can learn to recognize many plants.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    we have 3000 meters of garden, the terrain is steep. 30 years ago I planted bamboo and now this plant is invading the garden with strong roots that run parallel to the ground.

    I ask for help to eliminate the bamboo.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Beginner
    Spanish: Beginner
    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

    A room is available, the bathroom will be shared. We will work in the morning, or after 5pm to avoid the heat.

    I Cook all meals (no cheese due to allergy)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a bus to get to the Como lake.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 566722528228

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