Join our countryside home surrounded by nature and animals in Manoppello, Italy

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  Description

  Welcome to the Casa Ugo – your home away from home in the Abruzzo countryside!
  
  Ciao! We are Sandro and Andrea, and together with our small animal family, we warmly welcome you to Casa – a peaceful home surrounded by nature, olive trees, and mountains in the beautiful region of Abruzzo.
  
  Sandro’s roots are deeply connected to Abruzzo – his father is originally from Manoppello, but Sandro himself was born and raised in Munich, Germany. With a background in gastronomy, he is a passionate host and cook, always ready to share good meals, stories, and laughter. He loves working with his hands, growing vegetables, and preserving old traditions – especially when it comes to food and hospitality.
  
  Andrea is German-born and deeply connected to the natural world. She has a big heart for animals and enjoys being outdoors – hiking, moving, and spending time in nature are her greatest joys. She loves making preserves, creating warm and cozy spaces, and caring for both people and animals with dedication and love.
  
  Together, we believe in living slowly, sharing generously, and creating meaningful connections with people from all over the world.
  
  In addition to our rural lifestyle, we also run a small Bed & Breakfast, which gives you the chance to experience hospitality, help us with light guest-related tasks (depending on the season), and meet people from all over the world.
  
  Our way of life is simple, sustainable, and rooted in the rhythms of nature. We are looking for friendly, motivated Workawayers who would like to support us in our daily tasks – in the spirit of help, learn, and share.
  
  What we ask of you:
  An open mind, a love for animals, and willingness to work with your hands. No prior experience needed – we’re happy to guide you.
  
  We aim for a fair exchange, and always try to adapt to individual preferences and strengths. Open communication, mutual respect, and shared values are important to us. You’ll be part of our daily rhythm – and we love to learn from each other.
  
  Languages we speak:
  German, Italian, and English. We welcome communication in any of these.
  
  If you’re curious about authentic Italian rural life, love nature, and enjoy learning by doing – we’d love to hear from you!
  
  What we ask of you:
  An open mind, a love for animals, and willingness to work with your hands. No prior experience needed – we’re happy to guide you
  
  Sandro & Andrea

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Self development

  

  Culture

  

  Pets

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Hiking

  

  Beach

  

  Nature

  

  Cycling

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Fitness

  

  Animals

  

  Languages

  

  Writing

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Gardening

  

  Books
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  What you’ll find here:
  • A calm, cozy home in the countryside
  • Shared meals (often made with fresh ingredients from our garden)
  • Time for yourself, creativity, and cultural exchange
  
  Activities and experiences nearby:
  • Hiking in the Majella National Park
  • Swimming in clear mountain rivers or the Adriatic Sea (about 40 min away)
  • Exploring picturesque villages like Pacentro, Sulmona, Manoppello
  • Local festivals, traditional markets, and rural life
  • Food culture: from arrosticini to truffles

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  How you can support us:
  • Feeding and caring for animals (chickens, dogs, cats, and sometimes other guests)
  • Gardening: sowing, planting, weeding, harvesting
  • Preserving food: pickling, drying, jarring fruits, vegetables, and olives
  • Occasional small renovation or creative projects, depending on the season
  
  We offer free accommodation and one hot meal per day shared with us.
  
  We look forward to a cultural exchange and value open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Italian: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Your Accommodation at the Casa
  
  Workawayers stay in a neighboring house that is part of the Casa property. Sandro and Andrea live on the ground floor, and the upper floor is dedicated to our Workaway guests.
  
  There, you will find:
  • 3 private bedrooms – each Workawayer has their own room
  • A shared kitchen where you can cook or prepare snacks
  • A shared bathroom, used only by Workawayers
  
  If you’re looking for an even closer connection to nature, you are welcome to camp in the olive grove or sleep in our small caravan, which offers a rustic and peaceful experience surrounded by trees and birdsong.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Rocco

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