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100 %
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Last replied
24 Jun 2026
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Description
Ciao a tutti! I am Silvia and I love nature, art and culture. I am 58 and I am living in the countryside about 8 km from Lecce. I have a big garden that requires constant maintenance. In the summer in particular, it needs to be watered for several hours a day (in the morning and/or in the evening).
I have a vegetable patch that needs watering. At certain times, seeds need to plants, plants need pruning and vegetables need to be picked.
I have many trees and flowers that also require water.
Asides from the garden, I need help with small projects in the house.
**I would like to host someone with plumbing experience as I want to install a watering system in the garden**
A few years ago I started doing ceramics and I have a collection in my house for you to see. I am passionate about the process of making ceramics. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Sustainability
Culture
Self development
Farming
Art & design
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cooking & food
Beach
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living near Lecce, you will have the opportunity to take the train and see this amazing city. It is also possible to visit other places such as Otranto, Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca (where the two seas meet), Brindisi, Monopoli, Polignano al Mare, Bari etc.
Depending on when you are here, there are many fesitvals and events.
As I teach ceramics, there is also the possibility to take lessons.
I am an Ayurvedic massage therapist also and I teach people the ancient Art of Ayurvedic Massage. I also teach this to couples.
I have learned a lot about nutrition and food cultivation and have completed Level 1 Principles of Permaculture. -
Help
1. The main jobs here are in the garden.
• Watering the plants with the hose and the watercan for smaller ones. This is done several times a day depending on the weather.
• Harvesting the fruit and vegetables when ready.
• Weeding the garden.
2. Help with reorganising an cleaning some storage spaces when needed.
3. Painting when needed.
4. Cleaning the dishes and generally keeping the place clean.
5. In October we have an olive harvest to make our extravergine olive oil. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
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Accommodation
Camper van, compost toilet and outdoor shower. There is no electricity in the camper so you can charge your devices on the terrace. There are some camping lights. You can also bring your own tent.
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What else ...
Transport and local area
You can easily reach Lecce from Brindisi airport, where a shuttle takes you to Lecce. I can pick you up in Lecce or you can take a local train to San Cesario, which takes 5 minutes.
When you are here you can use this train to go to Lecce or to other villages in the area of Salento, like the famous touristic destinations of Otranto and Gallipoli as mentioned above.
You can get to visit Apulia that is rich of history, of magnificent gothic and baroque churches, castles, hypogeum, byzantine crypt, or go all around our see cost. The seaside is breathtaking any time of the year!
My local town is called San Cesario di Lecce. It is a 10-15 minute walk to the centre. There are plenty of services and facilities and shops.
Cooking and Housekeeping
I am passionate about cooking and nutrition. I love to share a meal and teach people some Italian recipes. However, as I work a lot this may not be possible every day. I have a kitchen under the veranda with appliances and fridge that you can use to store groceries and cook for yourself when you need to.
It is important to be a responsible person and respect the enviornment we live in and keep it clean.
I am looking forward to host new travellers and have a mutual cultural exchange. -
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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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Bianco e Tigre
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Sylvia is a very generous host and I was well looked after - she is very open minded so it was also a great opportunity to share and I learned a lot during my short stay. Thanks for everything!
Reserved but very open, sensitive and cooperative, i enjoy his company.
Chris come back whenever you like!
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Sylvia is a very generous host and I was well looked after - she is very open minded so it was also a great opportunity to share and I learned a lot during my short stay. Thanks for everything!
Reserved but very open, sensitive and cooperative, i enjoy his company.
Chris come back whenever you like!
