Come and help out in the hills of Umbria, Italy

Italy

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09/09/2021
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2021

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Description
Single mother with three teenagers, living in the countryside. Our passion is our our dogs and we would like somebody to help us with them. Also to help with general gardening and maintanance on the property and in the house. We speak English and Italian fluently.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers could benefit from a stay here due to the tranquility of the location, the natural beauty, the amazing walking and the beautiful towns near here, Umbertide is just 5km, Gubbio, Perugia,Citta di Castello all approx 30 minutes, Lake Trasimeno 40 minutes. Assisi about an hour. Travellers could learn English and Italian, and even horse riding if desired.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help with dogs, general maintanance, gardening, and some house work. Some construction, occasionally.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
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
We live in a big house. You can have your own house (if no other work aways are here). The house has 4 large bedrooms, big living area/kitchen and bathroom. 2km from town.
What else ...
Train station, bus station. We are in the centre of Italy. Near to Perugia, Florence and Rome.
A little more information
- 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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (40)

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)

Cultural exchange:
(4.6)

Communication:
(5.0)

14/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ed)

Ed, was great, sociable, on time reliable and correct with hours. Always came and said I’ve got an hour more to do, so what would you like now. Ed helped in various jobs, mainly working outside and he did a lot of work with the strimmer and working on olive trees. Could definitely recommend Ed. All the best Ed and thank you.

(Excellent )

13/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ed) for host

I had a very good week with Paula and in a beautiful complex. The views are outstanding. She’s been hosting a good while and is very welcoming. I can confirm you won’t only eat pasta and you will drink a lot (if you want). Thanks Paula and kids

(Very good )

10/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsten)

Kirsten was here for a week, and her 4-5 hours were generally split between helping at the dog kennels and gardening in the grounds. Kirsten has a positive, confident and quiet personality. I feel her stay here was beneficial to her, particularly as she is studying to be a vet. Puppies were born during her stay and she did help with bottle… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Kirsten) for host

I stayed with Paula at the end of October for a week with my friend. We stayed at the house with her family and had our own little apartment and shared their kitchen. I spent time at the dog kennels which was an interesting experience and did some general gardening too. We worked for 4-5 hours a day so had the afternoons free. There are also perks… read more

(Very good )

10/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Maddy)

Maddy was here for a week, She has a positive, out going personality. Great fun, reliable and hard working. Mainly she helped cleaning, a lot of trimming and cutting back in the grounds, no problem using saws etc. Helped also with cooking the evening meal. Always ready to help. Thoroughly enjoyed having Maddy here and was disappointed that she had… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Maddy) for host

I only stayed with Paula for a week and I wish it could have been longer! Paula was very welcoming and a friendly host, always making sure I was happy and reccomending things to see in the local area. I mainly helped with the cleaning of the few properties and general gardening, Paula was very fair with the work load and made sure that you didnt… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Michael was here for 2 weeks, he is fun loving and sociable. Very reliable, and willing. Helped with the swimming pool, olive trees and various other jobs. We had lovely evenings with Michael and Adriana. Very pleasant. Welcome back anytime. Hope to see you soon. Thank you!!!!

(Excellent )

23/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I stayed with Paula for almost two weeks and had a really enriching and positive experience! The work included general gardening maintenance, cleaning the swimming pool and looking after the olive trees. There are some holiday homes on the site as well that need looking after so all of us workawayers helped maintain them. The workload was always… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ada)

Adriana was with us for almost 3 weeks, from the moment she arrived, she was like part of our family. Always pleasant and smiling. Adriana helped a lot with preparing houses, laundry, pool cleaning and gardening. She also took our Rhodesian Ridgeback Aaron on many walks. Thank you Adriana, hope to see you soon!!!!

(Excellent )

29/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ada) for host

I was supposed to stay with Paula a fortnight in August but I ended up staying for almost three weeks (thank you!). From the first day I was feeling us a part of the family: we did the shopping together, we cooked and ate together. My job was mainly to get the houses prepared for the guest, clean the swimming pool or water the plants. In the… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Dailine & Rodrigo)

Rodrigo was a complete pleasure to have in our home. Quiet, always pleasant and friendly. Always made a coffee for me first thing in the morning. Got on well with everyone. Rodrigo is very capable, practical and hard working. He did so much here, I don’t know where to begin. He can do anything. Anyone that hosts Rodrigo will be extremely… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Dailine & Rodrigo) for host

(Feedback from Rodrigo only) I was with Paula and her family for about 4 weeks. It was my first Workaway and it was really great. The job vary from one day to another, so you will not get bored doing the same thing everyday. Some of the jobs were: gardening, house cleaning, fixing and building things, cleaning the pool, etc. some days the work was… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Luca Niklas)

We all really enjoyed having Niklas here. He is outgoing, without being loud, physically very fit. He worked hard and loved being in the sun. He was a pleasure to have, always polite, correct and willing to lend a hand. He spent some of his FreeTime with my daughters and their friends. Niklas.. Thank you and hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

14/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Luca Niklas) for host

Not a thousand words can describe my stay here. That's why I don't want to write much at all, but thank you for everything. I thank you Paula and your family for the great hospitality and the time that i will always remember very positively. Thanks also to the other Workawayers, you became very good friends like a family in a short time. :)

(Excellent )

04/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)

We have had great pleasure in hosting Sergio and Veronica. I really cannot speak highly enough of both of them. They fitted in immediately and were like part of our family. They did many different tasks, from taking down a wood shed and rebuilding it, including tiling it’s roof, strimming, grass cutting, weeding, replanting, helping making an orto… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host

Paula is the very best! We stayed for about two weeks with her and, from the moment we came in, she made us feel as part of her family. She is a fun, sharing, talkative and lively person, always ready to share her experiences with you and making the cultural exchange (for which many of us are here) flow smoothly. She's always there to give a hand… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Veronica) for host

Sergio and I stayed with Paula for two weeks, it was an excellent experience.
Paula is such a welcoming and caring person, she always did her best so we could feel at home, we shared much time with her, shared meals and drinks and chatted a lot, she is very sociable and fun, so if you stay with her you will never be hungry or lacking wine or good… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ricky)

Ricky was AMAZING. Great person and always ready to help with anything and everything. Loved having him with us, welcome here whenever he wants.

(Excellent )

22/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Agnese & Beatrise) for host

I stayed with Paula in November and it was a nice experience. My volunteering responsibilities included taking care of the horses and dogs. The responsibilities were quite straightforward, the pets were very friendly (especially the puppies), we had awesome food ingredients and Paula was very nice.

(Excellent )

01/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Agnese & Beatrise)

Beatrice stayed with us for about a week. She was hard working and willing to help in anyway. Good with the dogs and horses.

(Excellent )

14/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (PATRICK & Eilish)

Patrick and Eilish were great!!Always cheery, helpful and willing. During there stay with us they helped with the horses, dogs, walked Iron, our Weimaraner, did a lot of repair to our road, which was quite damaged due to rain. Always happy to help in the kitchen, cooking, clearing up. Really a lovely couple. Wish them all the best in their other… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alexander & Natasha) for host

It was a pleasure staying with Paula, her lovely family and Derick (a very entertaining family friend!)
We stayed for a week and enjoyed plenty of wine and beer in the evenings, and tasty food. Unfortunately we didn't get to help with the dogs and horses as Paula had recently moved house, so our work involved cleaning cottages at the new property,… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander & Natasha)

We thoroughly enjoyed having Alex and Tash stay with us. They were always so pleasant and helpful. Always polite, cheery and willing to lend a hand. Wishing them all the best.

(Excellent )

27/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Martín) for host

As my first workaway experience it was excellent!!
It was great to be with Paula and her family. They were always kind and generous with me. The place was beautiful and the food tasteful.
I really enjoyed my stay and hope to see them again.
¡Saludos!
Martín

(Excellent )

09/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Martín)

Martin stayed with us for about a week before moving on to do a masters degree at Bologna University. Martin was very helpful and willing, did many tasks around the place. Always happy, polite and sincere. Very much hoping to see him again during his time in Bologna. Best wishes Martin.

(Excellent )

05/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Carlos Alberto) for host

Paula and her beautiful family... What can I say... Now they are my family.... I spent 2 weeks whith them on their amazing place in the mountains ( I have to say that I had one house just for me ), having fun every night, drinking and eating amazing food whith them... She made me know all around her place, whith this fantastic views.....!!! If you… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host

Paula, Lucia, Jonathan, Alexandra - and Iron! Thank you for a great stay and for welcoming and treating me as a part of your family. I enjoyed getting to know you all and wish you good luck with everything in the future. Hopefully we'll meet again someday! A warm hug, Emilie.

(Excellent )

01/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)

Emilie, has been a pleasure to have with us. She is a credit to her parents and to herself. Always polite, well mannered and willing. Always responsible and mature. Emilie is welcome to come back and stay again or visit. A truly genuine young lady.

(Excellent )

04/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eva & Gareth) for host

We came in the midst of many changes, but we really enjoyed our experience here! Paula was a wonderful and caring host, and provided much for us. We really appreciate what she did for us, and wish her luck on her next endeavors!

(Excellent )

01/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Gareth)

Gareth and Eva are amazing!!! Completely positive, giving such great energy. Nothing was too much for them. We have loved having them and I’m sure we will keep in touch. Really can’t recommend them highly enough. Very interesting, honest people. Really enjoyed also chatting with them.

(Excellent )

16/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Fred) for host

I stayed with Paula for 10 days in September and had a lovely time at her little international community at the remote green heart of Italy. I was desperately looking for a host after I had a bad experience with another Workaway. Paula immediately invited me to her home and I treated me as family. Every evening it was very 'gezellig' (as we say in… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Fred)

Fred, is a super cook!!! Also very thoughtful, always made everything gluten free for everyone as my daughter is celiac. A fun guy, Great to have around.

(Excellent )

25/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Noemi & Clara) for host

We stayed with Paula for just about a week and we had a lovely time! Paula is a very welcoming host and as are her children. We worked mostly with the dogs and thought the expected amount of work was very reasonable. We also loved that we were several workawayers staying there at the same time! Overall a great time :)

(Very good )

20/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Noemi & Clara)

Noemi and Clara are great girls, really good with all our animals. Both have smiling and fun personalities. Was very pleasing to have them stay here.

(Very good )

20/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna and Anastasia, were both such fun girls. A real pleasure to have them here. Hoping they are back to spend Christmas with us.

(Excellent )

20/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)

We loved having Grace here! Grace is very sensible, willing and hard working. Lovely personality, a very sincere person. Welcome to visit any time.

(Excellent )

12/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gustavo & Silvia) for host

Lovely family! Hope to see them all again!!!!

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gustavo & Silvia)

We loved having Gustavo, Silvia and Henrique stay with us. They are a lovely family. Very helpful and willing. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Enjoy your travels! A presto! Hugs

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host

I had a fab time staying with Paula, her family and her friends. She has a very open house which often has visitors. She makes sure that you want for nothing and that you have a really comfortable stay. The kids are great fun and the animals are lovely. The work is not difficult, particularly if you are used to dogs or horses. I was able to… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack was an absolute pleasure to have here! He fitted in perfectly and was like one of the family. A very responsible, honest and willing person. Cannot recommend Jack highly enough! He has an open door here and can visit us at anytime.

(Excellent )

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