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We are a family composed of Stefania, Sergio and our seven year old daughter. I am a self-employed professional in the wellness sector, and my husband is an art teacher at the public school. We live in the country near Rome and we have a beautiful piece of countryside where we love to relax in our free time. We offer hospitality in exchange for some help with gardening. The place where we live is a beautiful area that offers travelers unspoiled nature and tiny medieval villages to visit, about an hour by train from Rome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
Self development
DIY & crafts
Photography
Architecture
Astronomy
Carpentry
Drawing & painting
Performing arts
Writing
Cooking & food
Gardening
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Sailing / Boating
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Outdoor activities
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hosting volunteers is an opportunity for mutual enrichment for us. We enjoy sharing our experiences, traditions, and knowledge, creating an environment where cultural exchange happens naturally and in a stimulating way.
We live in a place surrounded by nature and history, and we would love to share a simple and sustainable lifestyle based on respect for the environment, including self-production of food and reusing discarded materials to create new objects. Depending on the season, you can learn how to grow a vegetable garden, take care of plants, discover composting techniques, or contribute to creating harmonious green spaces.
The skills you can learn from us range from painting with various techniques to artistic crafts, from small-scale woodworking to self-building with natural materials like wood and lime, from Italian (vegetarian) cooking to Pilates and exercise for body wellness.
We would also love to share not just skills but a bit of our daily life: our friends, our local projects, and our food. Hosting people from different cultures is a valuable opportunity for us to improve our English communication skills and help you learn Italian.
But more than anything, we would love to hear stories about your home country, learn about its history, current political situation, and the everyday life of ordinary people in all its aspects.
The village where we live is equipped with all the main services: post office, ATM, pharmacy, bar, supermarket, a small grocery store with organic and local products, pizzeria, a delightful pastry shop, and several shops… In addition, on the outskirts of the historic center, there is a large public park (Parco Camuccini) unique in its kind, as it houses an extraordinary variety of centuries-old trees from around the world, including rare specimens such as the Ginkgo Biloba. The village is particularly lively during the summer, with festivals, parties, and cultural events (outdoor cinema, concerts, etc.). The surrounding area offers opportunities for trekking and mountain excursions, trips on the Tiber River, swimming and bathing in the Farfa stream, walks in the numerous nearby medieval villages, including the well-known village of the Abbey of Farfa. From our village, Rome is easily accessible in just over an hour by taking a bus to the nearest station (8 km away) and then the direct train to Rome, which runs approximately every half hour.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Primarily, we are looking for help with gardening.
We're not very good with languages: if you can help us learn English, we would be happy.
We appreciate guests who have an empathetic and kind approach towards children, as we have a 7-year-old daughter who will inevitably interact with the people staying with us. This does not in any way imply an active role in childcare, nor any form of au pair duties.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We teach Italian and we would like to learn English.
Accommodation
The accommodation is independent, located in the countryside, bordering a small forest, with a truly picturesque and charming hilly panorama. The place is quiet and isolated, mainly frequented by wild animals such as badgers, wild boars, hedgehogs, foxes, squirrels, roe deer, and various types of birds. Not far away, about 1 km, is the town's historic center, with all its services. The guest house consists of a room with a double sofa bed and a bathroom, while in the other small building next door, which is used as a studio/workshop, you'll find the kitchen (and even a piano!). There is no hot water, for now. Heating is only available in the guest house, using a wood stove, which can also be used to heat water. Electricity is generated by a small off-grid photovoltaic system, so it's not available continuously. There is no internet connection, and phone reception is limited. To connect to the internet, you can come to our house. It is the ideal place if you want to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle, perfect for outdoor meditation... if you want to embark on a journey where you can also dedicate some time to the peace of your spirit, then it is the perfect place! We can host one person or a couple. As for meals, we can organize in various ways, alternating: eating independently, together at our house, or together in the countryside. We would like to find a balance between sharing and autonomy.
What else ...
The area where we live, the Sabina, offers the opportunity to visit beautiful medieval villages, go hiking and enjoy walks in nature, and savor excellent wine and genuine food at very low prices. The city of Rome is reachable by public transport in about an hour to an hour and a half. With us, you’ll have the chance to meet new and interesting people and perhaps take part in fun and creative projects.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
We accept dogs, cats, and other small pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
