A family of four, dressed in hiking outfits, poses happily atop a rocky hill with lush green mountains and cloudy skies in the scenic background.
A hillside with sparse young trees, grassy terrain, and a distant house with a red roof. Lush forest and mountains fill the background under a clear sky.
A yellow house sits on a hillside, surrounded by greenery and a garden. There's a deck with furniture, under clear blue skies and bright sunlight.
A wooden terrace with patterned fabric shades overlooks lush green hills and forest. Tables and chairs are arranged below, inviting relaxation under a bright blue sky.
A bright bedroom with wooden floor features a double bed with red patterned bedding, an open window with mountain views, a standing mirror, and minimal furniture.
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Language exchange and projects inspired by permaculture principles in Camaiore, Lucca, Italy

  • Last activity : 10 Sep 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an Italian-Catalan family with two children, ages 10 and 8. We moved to the Camaiore countryside a few years ago, drawn by the charm of an ecosystem where the sea and mountains merge. The area offers a wide range of attractions. A beautiful hike in the Apuan Alps can be followed by a refreshing swim in the sea or an aperitif with a historical and artistic flavour. The house offers the tranquility of the countryside but also proximity to the town with all its amenities. We keep bees, and Anna works for an NGO that focuses on soil regeneration and relationships. Our children, a boy and a girl, are lively, interactive, and very independent. We also have a garden that we are designing and restoring, inspired by permaculture principles.
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    Siamo una famiglia italo-catalana con 2 bambini di 10 e 8 anni. Ci siamo trasferiti da qualche anno nelle campagne di Camaiore attratti dal fascino di un ecosistema dove il mare e la montagna si uniscono. La zona offre un ventaglio molto ampio di attrazioni. Una bella camminata sulle Alpi Apuane può essere seguita da un bel bagno al mare o da un aperitivo dal sapore storico-artistico.
    La casa offre la tranquillità della campagna ma anche la vicinanza al paese con tutti i suoi servizi. Abbiamo un'attività apistica ed Anna lavora per un'ONG che si occupa di rigenerazione di suoli e relazioni. I nostri figli, bimbo e bimba, sono vivaci, interattivi e molto autonomi. Abbiamo anche un giardino che stiamo progettando e recuperando ispirati dai principi della permacultura.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Sustainability
    Plant care
    Carpentry
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Astronomy
    Mountain
    Team sports
    Hiking
    Beach
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a bilingual family, passionate about world cultures, from cuisine to music and the traditions of each country. We have a deep connection to ecology and the earth, well aware that the world cannot be changed alone, but that each of us can make a small change. Craftsmanship, creativity, and a reading of landscapes are experiences we feel we can share.
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    Siamo una famiglia bilingue , appassionati di culture del mondo che spaziano dalla cucina alla musica e alle tradizioni di ogni paese. Abbiamo un profondo legame con l'ecologia e la terra ben consapevoli che da soli il mondo non si cambia ma che ognuno può apportare un piccolo cambiamento. Manualità, creatività e lettura dei paesaggi sono esperienze che ci sentiamo di poter condividere.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We'd love for you to spend time with the children, encouraging them to play and learn foreign languages (English and Spanish). For those who enjoy hands-on activities and creativity, you can help us maintain and develop the garden.
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    ci piacerebbe che passiate del tempo con i bambini per stimolarli nel gioco e nell'apprendimento delle lingue straniere (inglese e spagnolo).
    per chi avesse voglia di manualità e creatività potrete affiancarci nella cura e sviluppo del giardino

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Catalan: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    in casa parliamo italiano e catalano come lingue madri. parliamo fluentemente inglese e spagnolo

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a double room in our home. Meals are primarily vegetarian. We allow guests to cook independently, but we ask for assistance in keeping it tidy. Smoking is not permitted inside the home. We can accommodate one person or a couple, as there is only one room.
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    mettiamo a disposizione una stanza doppia in casa con noi. i pasti sono prevalentemente vegetariani, lasciamo indipendenza in cucina ma chiediamo collaborazione nel mantenerla in ordine. dentro casa non si può fumare. Possiamo accogliere 1 persona oppure 1 coppia, dato che la stanza è unica.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We're in the countryside, yet not far from town and all its amenities. The nearest bus stop is about a twenty-minute walk away. Buses also run throughout the area, making it ideal for visiting cities like Lucca, Pisa, and more. The area offers numerous hiking trails, some of which depart directly from our location. The sea is also nearby and can be reached by public transportation.
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    siamo in campagna ma non distanti dal paese con tutti i servizi. la fermata dell'autobus più vicina si trova ad una ventina di minuti a piedi. gli autobus poi si muovono su tutto il territorio nel caso vogliate visitare città come Lucca, Pisa etc.
    il terriotorio offre tante gite escursionistiche alcune delle quali partono direttamente dalla nostra zona. il mare non rimane lontano ed è possibile raggiungerlo con mezzi pubblici

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    essendo la casa in collina non c'è troppo terreno pianeggiante. il camper potrete parcheggiarlo davanti alla casa, la strada non consente l'accesso di camper troppo grandi.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A hillside with sparse young trees, grassy terrain, and a distant house with a red roof. Lush forest and mountains fill the background under a clear sky.
A yellow house sits on a hillside, surrounded by greenery and a garden. There's a deck with furniture, under clear blue skies and bright sunlight.
A wooden terrace with patterned fabric shades overlooks lush green hills and forest. Tables and chairs are arranged below, inviting relaxation under a bright blue sky.
A bright bedroom with wooden floor features a double bed with red patterned bedding, an open window with mountain views, a standing mirror, and minimal furniture.
A family of four, dressed in hiking outfits, poses happily atop a rocky hill with lush green mountains and cloudy skies in the scenic background.

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