Farmhouse seeking company & restoration help on the southern Alpine slope, Northern Italy

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  Description

  I am a cultural-hybrid who has been traveling since the beginning. I have a 300 year old stone farmhouse that I have been restoring alone, mostly by hand and sustainably following old vernacular techniques and some new stuff. I would like very much to have company, insight, hands to continue the work and to see my house be the kind of wondrous gathering place I think it can be.
  
  I'm also interested in anyone who would be interested in helping me with my art/writing archives and/or setting up a social media presence for a unique sustainability program I'm developing.
  
  PS: My reply rate is not reflective of correspondenceas I tend to migrate communications to more immediate platforms asap. Also, I am juggling an ambitious project on my own so something as basic as a hurting my back, computer difficulties or a family situation (my elderly parents) can impinge directly on my ability to meet your urgency. If you don't hear from me within 3 days: write again. Thks.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am an artist, teacher, prof of communications, philosophy, activism (and other things)... I study sense and sense-making and am developing various teaching practices including: Social Literacies, Continuum Politics and Situation Design. A lot of the experiences at my house are foreign to those of us who have grown up in urban centers. Living here is an ongoing encounter with one's senses, comforts, limits, presumptions and curiosity.
  
  Working on my house, I have learned a lot about local and vernacular construction (what was sustainable before 'sustainability') and would love to learn from others about architecture, gardening & permaculture, languages (esp: Spanish, Greek & French), culture, art and activism internationally.
  
  House is full of books, art, tools, things to make, to improvise and find solutions for.
  Near Asolo, Bassano, Padova, Vicenza and Venice on the southern sloe of the Italian Alps below Cima Grappa.
  
  I love sharing, teaching and working out how to change the world and my long-term plan is to create a center.
  
  I am especially interested in meeting people who might be interested in long-term friendships and house-sharing.
  Wishes all...

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  Help

  All kinds of projects to be done, including:
  Basics: cleaning, painting, gardening, sewing, computer help,
  
  Skilled: electrical, metal work, carpentry, wall plastering with lime, permaculture...
  
  A lot of projects here require inventive thinking and problem-solving. I try to reuse old pieces and parts to fix things and/or create new uses.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate
  Greek: Beginner
  Spanish: Beginner

  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

  Stone farmhouse about 20 minutes from trains (Bassano) with bus just below house. On the side of the Alps under Cima Grappa. About an hour fifteen NW from Venice, 45-1 hour N of Padova & east of Vicenza.
  
  House is old (300-500 years) primitive, authentic to its origins, otherwise very comfy. Guestroom with big size bed made of two singles) and attic with multiple bed possibilities, also, a sleep sofa in entrance/office and kitchen/living room.
  
  Big bathtub (shower parts to install) heated by wood burning water heater, divine but requires some patience and regular wood preparation - daily/weekly maintenance, not a ' help project.'
  
  Perfect environment for anyone interested in sustainability and vernacular architecture, building, living.
  
  PS: I dont always have enough time to respond to inquiries...
  if you don't hear from me, send a quick reminder! Thank you.

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  What else ...

  Asolo, Bassano, Cima/Monte Grappa, Padova, Vicenza (Palladian Villas), Venice...
  Situated on the southern slope of the Italian Alps twenty minutes from Piave river entrance to the Dolomites,
  Hang-gliding/jumping, climbing, trekking, white-water rafting... Easy to get to Croatia as well.

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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

  Internet 24/7 Room of one's own

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Entrance a bit narrow but manageable Don't have any specific outdoor electrical outlet but can run heavy duty extension cord

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  Can possibly accept pets

  A bit tricky, a lot of cats hang out here and most are not accustomed to dogs including my own 3 (unfortunately) Should be discussed case by case. Thanks

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  20 per week per 5 days I am flexible as long as things get done - usually a few days of projects mixed or alternating with time visiting local area

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