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1 May 2025
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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.
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
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...
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.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Greek: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
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.
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet 24/7 Room of one's own
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
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
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (10)
From the moment of their arrival - and despite unexpected events on both sides that challenged us all -they remained engaged, committed, imaginative, persistent and communicative. Their individual and combined… read more
The long time of talk about the world and stuff were really interesting and we want to thank Tracy for all the great sharing discussions. She's an very generous and open minded person.
In this place there is still a lot… read more
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From the moment of their arrival - and despite unexpected events on both sides that challenged us all -they remained engaged, committed, imaginative, persistent and communicative. Their individual and combined… read more
The long time of talk about the world and stuff were really interesting and we want to thank Tracy for all the great sharing discussions. She's an very generous and open minded person.
In this place there is still a lot… read more
I live in an old house [300-500 yrs old] that is not quite off-grid but with fewer modern amenities than many who are truly offgrid. This means that Workaway help-guests find themselves immersed in an experience that exceeds most contemporary definitions of modern sustainability. In truth, my existence is more in keeping with… read more
I think Tracy and I are different in so many ways. I’ve just traveled through Italy in big cities and… read more
But Rocco's visit was an… read more
I was happy that I could help Tracy with the many small tasks that had to be done in and… read more
I'm so incredibly grateful for everything you have taught us and how you welcomed us into your loving home. This didn't just feel like a regular workaway experience, this felt like coming home to an old friend. I'm so glad we got to meet you and learn things far beyond what we imagined.
So, to anyone considering coming to stay with… read more
