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Join us in our new country house in Manziana , Italy

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Last activity : 3 Jul 2025

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Hello there! We need help for our new house with a 1.5 hectare land, next to the Manziana forest (1 hour train to Rome). I'm Irish Italian while my partner is Scottish Irish, we've recently moved to this new place and have lots of stuff we need help with, ranging from gardening to fixing things in the house, cleaning, cutting grass etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Farming
Van life
Events & social
Carpentry
Performing arts
Writing
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Photography
Languages
Animals
Water sports
Fitness
Team sports
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Beach
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am happy to teach some DIY and gardening (I am not great, but we could learn stuff together by doing and checking youtube videos) , music, whatever.
I am happy to teach Italian or English as well as introducing you to teaching if you want to help me out with my students§
I also run the International Comedy Show where I host and produce weekly stand-up comedy shows in Rome; if you want you could help with organising that or even perform at our open mics.
I also play the accordion and the guitar and I am happy to teach those too
Help
We've been to this new country house for 3 months now and the house is actually pretty ready but it still needs some final touches. The land needs lots of work, from cutting grass, planting trees, sorting out the shed etc.
There's other long term projects that I'd like to start, like getting goats, chickens, installing solar panels. Lots of things to do and learn.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
I'm an English language teacher and a native Italian speaker.
Accommodation
we can host workawayers in the guest room or in a 2-bedroom flat (with garden) that's on the other side of the forest, 10 min by bicycle (we provide one). The flat is 1km away from Manziana train station. We encourage workawayers to spend time at the farm but we also like you to have your privacy and fun on your own
What else ...
We are 5 km away from Manziana train station and 8km from Bracciano. The Bracciano lake is lovely and you could do SUP or other activities. Lots of nice hikes and stuff to do nearby.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have fast internet connection
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for caravans
Can possibly accept pets
Yes we do
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 578355261113

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3 Jul 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Liza was a great workawayer, reliable, friendly and independent. She took care of our horses, kept the farm clean, fed the other animals and was always on time and didn't need much guidance. She is also a pleasure to be with and she got along very well with the other workawayers . Thanks!!

(Excellent )

22 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

The three weeks that I spent on the farm in May were absolutely a pleasure.

Guenda is such a humble person you can learn a lot from. She is just lovely and generous and really doesn`t ask much work. At times, I even felt it`s too little :) Also, it is easy to make her happy (we cooked for her and her husband Marco and had a very nice chatty… read more

(Excellent )

26 Jun 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)

(Excellent )

12 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host

I spent amazing two months on the farm working with Guenda and the others workawayers. I have no words to describe how much I was happy during this time.

The job is very easy and peaceful and took around 2 hours per day helping to feed and clean the horses. A part of that you can try to help with other things, for example, permaculture as I did.… read more

(Excellent )

24 Apr 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)

It was a pleasure hosting Elizabeth for a couple of months or so, as she was extremely useful with the horses and various daily tasks. She is hard working, eager to help and learn new stuff. She also helped me with some of my students, who enjoyed having her as a "supply teacher", while I could take care of some other stuff. Thanks a lot !

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

Grazie Mille to Erik and Guenda. I stayed for six weeks, and had a fantastic time. I stayed in a comfortable little cabin with another workawayer, where the owner of the horses (Guenda) comes every morning and afternoon. The work was definitely not difficult, and it was great to work with and learn about horses (Guenda is extremely… read more

(Excellent )

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3 Jul 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

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22 Jun 2017

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26 Jun 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)

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12 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host

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24 Apr 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)

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3 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

(Excellent)

23 Mar 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Amy & Leah)

Amy and Leah stayed at our farm for a month or so and we couldn't ask for better workawayers. They are extremely tidy and organized, and carried out the tasks exactly as we asked. They were also independent when they needed to be, and were a pleasure to be with. We had great laughs together and were great help at the farm.
a presto!

(Excellent)

12 Jan 2017

Left by Workawayer (Amy & Leah) for host

To Erik and Guenda,
Thank you for such a lovely month with you at the farm. We thoroughly enjoyed the work and staying at the cabin with the other works wayers and you selves!
The work is enjoyable and not too strenuous and the location on the cabin in ideal. The cabin is in such a peaceful location with nature all around. With all the animals… read more

(Excellent)

14 Jan 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Berna)

Berna was one of our first workawayers and we were more than happy to have him for a whole month (we were actually trying to convince him to stay more :) ). He gave 100% and, after a couple of days, didn't need any supervision, and treated the place as it was his. His English improved a lot and by the end of his experience he was making funny… read more

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (Berna) for host

Fine!!!!!!! La experiencia en WA con Erick fue genial!!! Estuve 4 semanas que me pasaron volando. El trabajo es muy llevadero y sencillo aparte de entretenido. Es una linda experiencia para tener un primer contacto con caballos. El resto de personal que trabaja alli fue sueper amable y muy simpaticos. Wendy es una persona increible y con muchas… read more

(Excellent)

14 Jan 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadiia)

Nadia stayed with us for more than 3 weeks and was really hardworking; she quickly learned what needed to be done and gave 100%. She was also very independent and was able to take care of the whole thing while I was absent, while being a great person to be with when we were together.
She loved the animals and was very positive about everything,… read more

(Excellent)

1 Jan 2017

Left by Workawayer (Nadiia) for host

I only came home this morning after three weeks spent in the farm and I am writing my feedback primarily to travel in time and feel as if I never left. I do not know in which proportion my positive experience is conditioned by Italy itself (its climate, its fantastically beautiful sky, the warmth of the sun during the day - everything I missed so… read more

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer (Svenja) for host

We really, really enjoyed the days on this nice and calm place with amazing people. We stayed there for one week with two other workawayers during which we did several kinds of work related to horses. The work was very relaxed and mostly during the morning, so that we had much time left to discover Rome and the seaside. We had a lot of fun with… read more

(Excellent)

16 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Svenja)

It was great hosting Sandra and Svenja, they were very helpful, responsible and a pleasure to be with. They quickly learned how to do things and were independent and well organised when they needed to. Thanks a lot, and see you soon hopefully!

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer (Diba) for host

Thank you soooooo much for everything!!! I had an incredible time whilst living with Eric and the other Workawayersl at this amazing place. First of all, Eric is a really funny, intertaning and always helpful person. He will take care of you and try his best to make your stay as good as possible! I had the opportunity to develop a true… read more

(Excellent)

16 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Diba)

We really enjoyed having Diba as a workawayer, she was very well organised and willing to help. She stayed with us for a short time but learned the job very quickly and was extremely useful and helpful. Thanks again Diba!

(Excellent)

1 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host

I enjoyed my stay to a great extent! The work was very calming and easygoing, and I usually finished around 11-12 o'clock. After that I was free to do whatever I wanted, and used much of my time in the city of Rome, easily accessable with the train. Also, the animals are lovely, Lupa and Totti - the dogs, Drago, Urgot, Castel and Pony - the… read more

(Excellent)

1 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)

Andreas stayed with us for a short time but he was extremely helpful , as he was very dedicated and learned what needed to be done immediately. He is also a nice and friendly person and got along really well with the rest of the staff and workawayers.
Thanks again!

(Excellent)

8 Jan 2015

Left by Workawayer (Johanna Marie) for host

Ciao! It was such a great time in Roma, we have to do some works like painting, cleaning, iKEA-Shopping and i did cook a lot for Erik ;) He left me much free space and was always interested in my opinion, he is a nice man, you can talk with him about everything and he has much experience. I liked that we spoke a lot of Italian, i think i´ve… read more

(Excellent)

13 Dec 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna Marie)

It was great hosting Johanna for a month or so!
She is a hard worker and helped me a lot as she was able to organize herself and carry out tough jobs on her own. She painted the walls of a flat on her own, kept everything clean and cooked great meals.
A part from being very helpful, She is also very friendly and enthusiastic, and a pleasure… read more

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2014

Left by Workawayer (Gioia) for host

Erik is such a great host! I spent about 2 weeks with him and it has been a real pleasure to meet him and work with him. He always makes you feel comfortable and involves you in Roman life! The job is really simple but essential and once done that you'll have the pleasure to chill in the Italian way. Changing areas made the discovery of Rome even… read more

(Excellent)

20 Aug 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Gioia)

Gioia's name isn't there for no reason: she is a very positive person, full of Joy (Gioia in Italian) and it was a pleasure having her here in Rome. She was also always eager to help, and I really appreciated her input. She is very smart and learned quickly and with ease, and was able to help me also with organizational aspect.
Thank you so much!

(Excellent)

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Join us in our new country house in Manziana , Italy

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Description

Types of help and learning opportunities

Interests

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Help

Languages

Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

Space for parking camper vans

Can possibly accept pets

How many Workawayers can stay?

My animals / pets

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