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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
2 Feb 2024
Reply rate
83.3 %
Usually responds within 3 days
Feedback
48
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Description
We are a country-side loving family. We live near a small historic city (Acqui Terme, Piemonte) from Roman origin, with beautiful hills and ancient hot springs. We are looking for trustworthy young people who love nature and who love taking care of animals and gardening activities. We have 2 very friendly dogs and a lot of cats.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Wine producing area, agricoltural region, very well known for its good food and great sense of hospitality. A country house with a large garden, lots of plants and trees and our dogs and cats. There is always a lot of work to do in such an environment so plenty to keep busy with. In a very pleasant atmosphere. By July we would have also our new swimming pool. A great opportunity to learn Italian as a language together with history and gastronomy.
Projects involving children
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Help
Gardening, Animal care, House maintenance, small scale construction/renovation
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis 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
You will have your own bedroom with bathroom. We will provide the meals and accommodation.
What else ...
The nearest village is just 3km and you will have a bike available to get there. Sometimes we will be able to bring you to Acqui Terme (just 8km) by car to spend some free time to visit the city center.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
We have plenty of animals, so we need to make sure that other pets are not a threat or a stress to our own pets. We need to assess on a case by case basis.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 652165242822
Feedback (22)
15 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I spent a total of 2 weeks volunteering here at Mariagrazia's family farm house in the countryside of Italy. I am soo incredibly grateful to have had this wonderful, rich experience getting to know Maria a little bit and hearing what some of her passions and plans are for the future of the Ladrona. Although I started my time in the Visone staying… read more
9 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianne)
Gianne and Sofia have been a wonderful experience for us. We greatly enjoyed their human qualities, their happiness and interest in whatever related to habits and culture of the region. They helped a lot with all the work activities tasked to them and always with great enthusiasm and a big smile. Also, their love for animals was instrumental for a… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gianne) for host
First and foremost, our 10 day stay with Mariagrazia and company was nothing short of amazing and insightful. Sofia and I were taken care of with restaurant-level meals and lovely italian cuisine, a comfortable house and room, the cutest dogs and cats and the best company of people. We were lucky enough to stay with Andrea and Elena-whom are an… read more
1 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Melissa)
Melissa and Andrew are a lovely couple, always available to help and very kind. They have adapted to the different challenges always with optimism and a positive attitude. Dear Andrew & melissa we wish you all the best in your trip to Japan, thank you very much for your help.
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Melissa) for host
We stayed for 3 weeks at Mariagrazia’s place and enjoyed it very much. Mariagrazia couldn’t spend as much time with us as she would have liked because of work obligations, but she checked in frequently to make sure we were having a good stay. On the few nights where Mariagrazia and Franco were home, we shared delicious meals together. During the… read more
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(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
15 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I spent a total of 2 weeks volunteering here at Mariagrazia's family farm house in the countryside of Italy. I am soo incredibly grateful to have had this wonderful, rich experience getting to know Maria a little bit and hearing what some of her passions and plans are for the future of the Ladrona. Although I started my time in the Visone staying… read more
9 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianne)
Gianne and Sofia have been a wonderful experience for us. We greatly enjoyed their human qualities, their happiness and interest in whatever related to habits and culture of the region. They helped a lot with all the work activities tasked to them and always with great enthusiasm and a big smile. Also, their love for animals was instrumental for a… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gianne) for host
First and foremost, our 10 day stay with Mariagrazia and company was nothing short of amazing and insightful. Sofia and I were taken care of with restaurant-level meals and lovely italian cuisine, a comfortable house and room, the cutest dogs and cats and the best company of people. We were lucky enough to stay with Andrea and Elena-whom are an… read more
1 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Melissa)
Melissa and Andrew are a lovely couple, always available to help and very kind. They have adapted to the different challenges always with optimism and a positive attitude. Dear Andrew & melissa we wish you all the best in your trip to Japan, thank you very much for your help.
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Melissa) for host
We stayed for 3 weeks at Mariagrazia’s place and enjoyed it very much. Mariagrazia couldn’t spend as much time with us as she would have liked because of work obligations, but she checked in frequently to make sure we were having a good stay. On the few nights where Mariagrazia and Franco were home, we shared delicious meals together. During the… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mattéo & Théo)
Hosting Matheo & Theo was an exceptional experience, still today, after months we think how enriching and pleasant their presence was. They are two incredible guys, sociable, always available with an open and positive attitude and with a genuine willingness to always support and help. They will always remain in our thoughts.
Matheo & Theo we wish… read more
Matheo & Theo we wish… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vladimir & Stephanie)
Vladi is really an amazing guy. It was simply terrific to spend a month with him. He showed always to be very responsible, independent and adaptable to any situation, feeling at home. He is very smart, always supportive and available for any challenge. We really thank Vladi for all the attention and love he gave to Leo and for the help to renovate… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vladimir & Stephanie) for host
Words can't describe my gratitude to Mariagrazia, Franco, Leo, Theo and Matteo (two other workawayers I stayed with), and everyone else who was involved in my one-month experience in Visone.
The kindness and openness of Mariagrazia have no limits and so it was easy to become a part of her team from the very beginning.
The tasks were not… read more
The kindness and openness of Mariagrazia have no limits and so it was easy to become a part of her team from the very beginning.
The tasks were not… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maurine)
Maurine is simply amazing!
She enchanted us all with her sensitivity, kindness and support. Her availability, especially with Leo, was a great relief and help for us. Only such a sensitive person could do it. Many thanks Maurine for spending these days with us. We hope to see you again soon.
She enchanted us all with her sensitivity, kindness and support. Her availability, especially with Leo, was a great relief and help for us. Only such a sensitive person could do it. Many thanks Maurine for spending these days with us. We hope to see you again soon.
(Excellent
)
20 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maurine) for host
This workaway experience was for me a real cultural exchange! I improved my italian and english and after the two weeks I spoke better italian! I took care for the dog leo, which was a sweetheart and helped out around the houses. I felt well in this weeks because we also cooked often all together, laughed a lot and had funny UNO-games! Thank you… read more
22 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Facundo) for host
Our days in Mariagrazia and Franco’s home were amazing. We came to stay two weeks and end up staying a month!
All the family is great and we enjoyed a lot our tasks, which included cleaning, taking care of two beautiful dogs and the cutest cats, and gardening.
The house is so beautiful, with lots of sun and green, which we enjoyed a lot!
We… read more
All the family is great and we enjoyed a lot our tasks, which included cleaning, taking care of two beautiful dogs and the cutest cats, and gardening.
The house is so beautiful, with lots of sun and green, which we enjoyed a lot!
We… read more
23 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Matilde) for host
I’ve been a few months with Mariagrazia and Franco to take care of their 2 dogs and cats and do some small chores in the house. They are two wonderful people, very much in love with their animals that they treat like children. They always been kind and helpful towards me for every need. Lovely are also the place, their Villa, their garden and the… read more
23 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Matilde)
Matilde is an amazing young girl, always available and kind. She spent many weeks with us helping with our lovely pets, sometimes even with some challenges to overcome. Especially with our beloved Kiran, who needed for a while special attention and specific treatment to take. Matilde was all the times there to help. We miss you already and we wish… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Chris is a such a nice guy, always smiling and available to help. He spent few weeks with us helping a lot in the garden and with the pets. I have to tell that we were surprised to discover how good he is as a chef.I mean his pasta is better than an Italian chef !... : - ) Many thanks for your help, we wish you the best! come to visit us again.
(Excellent
)
6 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
Thank you so so much Mariagrazia & Franco for inviting me into your home and making me feel so welcome!
The house was stunning and the garden even more so! The food was amazing and allowed me to cook some dishes I wouldn’t have had the chance to normally! All the pets were lovely and a pleasure to be around and I can’t wait until I can return!… read more
The house was stunning and the garden even more so! The food was amazing and allowed me to cook some dishes I wouldn’t have had the chance to normally! All the pets were lovely and a pleasure to be around and I can’t wait until I can return!… read more
22 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (María Lucrecia & Ignacio Raúl)
Lucrecia & Nacho are just wonderful!... We spent 6/7 weeks with them and we enjoyed so much their company. They are polite, with sense of humor, always proactive and available to help with a smile. It was fun to spend some quality summer time with them.
They helped a lot in the garden , with our pets and house maintenance. We wish them the best… read more
They helped a lot in the garden , with our pets and house maintenance. We wish them the best… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
My boyfriend and I spent three very pleasant weeks with Mariagrazia and her family. This was our first Workaway experience and it was amazing. Mariagrazia and her family were very attentive from the beginning. One of the things we liked most to do was housework because it was quite entertaining. In addition, we also had time to take long walks in… read more
6 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka)
Angieszka is a very pleasant person, polite and nice. Always available to help. We ha the chance to spend 3 weeks with her, during Christmas holiday, she become part of the family, immediately. She loved to spend time with our cats and dogs. She helped a lot in the house and she was great with the painting renovation of our forniture. We really… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka) for host
This was my first workaway trip and also the best experience I ever had! I stayed in this beautiful place for 5 weeks. Maria Grazia, Franco and their relatives are so open-hearted. We were talking, laughing and play board games together. I learned so much from them. Their animals (2 dogs and 5 cats) are adorable, I really felt like a part of the… read more
15 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
It's been a few months since my stay with Maria and Franco in their beautiful home, but I remember it all like it was yesterday. They are very generous and appreciative of any help thats offered, and are genuinely interested to learn about your culture and share their own. They took time to show us the region through trips to a local brewery and… read more
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is a very kind person, always smiling and available to help. We really enjoyed her company and we will always keep nice memories of her.She helped with all the housekeeping task to include watering the plants and taking care of our dogs and cats and also with some repair and maintenance work.
(Excellent
)
2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nico is a top workaway guy, very polite, a nice person and an excellent worker, whatever the need. Always available to help and very proactive. He helped us in a lot in many different sectors as gardening, house maintenance, to include small projects, and pets caring. He spent one full week trimming all the plants in the garden and he did the work… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
My time here was fantastic. More than a volunteer, it was really a life experience. Maria's heart is as big as her garden! A woman who has empathy and solidarity that teaches you by example.
Were 5 very beautiful weeks, where work with animals and the garden is part of the day to day. Cats and dogs, especially Laika, have a very friendly way of… read more
Were 5 very beautiful weeks, where work with animals and the garden is part of the day to day. Cats and dogs, especially Laika, have a very friendly way of… read more
23 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Virginia) for host
In principle, I should thank Maríagrazia for receiving me with my boyfriend, since we were traveling together in those days! We were there for a week and the shared experience at home was very pleasant. She and her family have been very kind and friendly. The work was simple, it was a pleasure to take care of your two dogs and six cats, all very… read more
17 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maksim & Ksenia)
Max And Kesnia, are a young couple, very polite and always available to help. Unfortunately during their stay my husband and I were traveling a lot so could spend only limited time with them, however when we were together, we had such a great time sharing cooking recipes and playing table games. They helped us a lot, painting nice sentences on the… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maksim & Ksenia) for host
We spent 3 weeks in the house of Maria and Franco, and it was wonderful. Beautiful nature, very hospitable and helpful hosts. It is also very cool that at the same time there were guys from other countries: Argentina, Poland. We met them and had a good time together.
The conditions in the house are great: We had our own bedroom with a bathroom,… read more
The conditions in the house are great: We had our own bedroom with a bathroom,… read more
17 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marija-Elena) for host
Cozy and hospitable house!Lovely people and cute animals. Many thanks to Mariagrazia and Franco for the warm welcome. All this time we lived at home. Work in the garden a pleasure. Work in the house is not difficult. Taking care of animals is a joy. Oh, and work in the kitchen will not be forgotten! Wonderful international cuisine! And what a warm… read more
1 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marija-Elena)
Maria Elena is an elegant woman, nice and cheerful. She was always active and available. We shared some great cooking recipes and she help all the time with the good maintenance of the house and care of our cats and dogs. Ivan, her 10 years old son, deserves a special thank since he was a real asset in taking care of the garden and also showed… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Geraldine) for host
I had a wonderful experience in this place. I really felt at home.
The work is simple and calm, and always open to new proposals. I sincerely recommend this volunteer.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, and I hope to return next year.
I miss them every day (and sleep with Ipatzia every night)
The work is simple and calm, and always open to new proposals. I sincerely recommend this volunteer.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, and I hope to return next year.
I miss them every day (and sleep with Ipatzia every night)
1 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Geraldine)
Geraldine is a very very special person. Empathic, sensible, cheerful and with a great sense of responsibility. And she sings, she sings a lot, all the time! She immediately became a member of the family and got our hearts, and not only ours, also our team of cats and dogs to the extent that we got somehow jealous when we noticed they choose to… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Scarlett)
Scarlett is a sensible, always available and very discreet person. She was very nice and sociable with all and greatly contributed to help in the various maintenance and repair works, especially in rearranging our study room that totally changed its appearance with an amazing improvement. We are very thankful for her help and wish her all the best… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose Guadalupe)
Jose' is very sociable and nice. He immediately got acquainted and welcome with both our family and the others boys and girls of our Workaway little community. He showed he could be very cooperative and always available to help. He was a great asset in support to our little maintenance and repair works, taking care of the garden and also in the… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lewis)
Lewis is a very kind person and always available. He took good care of our animals, cats and dogs, and showed quite good creativity and skills in the various maintenance and repair works in the house. It was a real pleasure to share some time with him. We hope he will consider coming back sometime, maybe in spring and summer when the nature and… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lewis) for host
Mariagrazia is a wonderful person and from the moment we met she made me feel almost part of the family. She was so helpful with everything, including talking me through travel arrangements, which helped put my mind at ease a lot! Although we only met for about a week, her parents and friend also often stayed at the house and both with my limited… read more
23 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
Maria Grazia is an incredible human being. My time at her home was perfect and with my girlfriend we met very nice people in our stay. We will see us again!! CI Vediamo
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas is a special guy. So kind with everybody, always available to help. He did a great job during his stay at our country house, cutting the grass using all our power tools with great skill all around our huge garden. He never failed to be proactive and take initiatives to put order and sort things in our store rooms and area of the house that… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hallie)
Hallie is a very kind person. Always smiling and available to help. We really appreciated her support in all the housekeeping work and also dealing with our dogs and cats and also with some renovating and maintenance work like painting furniture and fences. She worked with good spirit and showed very social attitude toward us and all the other… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (William)
William is a kind person, always nice and available with everybody. He gave us salsa dance classes and He made amazing Brazilian cocktails. We had such a great time with him and often very interesting conversation about life and very interesting other topics. He helped a lot taking care of our pets and helped in all the housekeeping activities.He… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cassandra)
Cassandra is adorable. We had a very interesting west-east cultural exchange. She helped with all housekeeping task to include taking care of our dogs and cats and some painting. We really enjoyed the fantastic Chinese food that she prepared and we are looking forward to replicating her recipes.
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben is a very special person. From the first moment he became a member of our family and very much loved by our pets, dogs and cats. When he left we knew we were going to miss him and we truly hope he will plan to come back sometime. He worked very hard every day and in every area where he could be of help, from simple things like watering plants… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host
Mariagrazia and Franco were incredible hosts and welcomed all of us into their family and beautiful home. I stayed for about two and a half weeks and I had an amazing time gardening, taking care of the animals, eating amazing food and swimming in the new pool! They took us on a wine tasting and a brewery tour, and we had amazing cultural exchange… read more
23 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cameron)
Cami is a very polite and helpful person, always available and responsible. She spent few days alone at our country house taking care of animals and plants.We had no doubts to let her to be alone as she made us feel always very comfortable about her sense of responsibility. She frequently led the team with her natural leadership. We greatly… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dee) for host
This was my first workaway experience and one I won't forget. From start to finish, Mariagrazia and Franco were accommodating and kind, making you feel like part of the family. They taught us about the region, the food, the wine :) and included us on a day trip to a beautiful brewery too. It was a pleasure to stay at the house, which is set in the… read more
23 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dee)
Dee is a very nice person that spent only 10 days with us. However, even in such short time she showed she could always be kind and available and never failed to help, any time she could, with gardening, taking care of our dogs and cats, cooking and making coffees for everyone.
(Excellent
)
23 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Matt is a 10 stars guy. Unfortunately the system allows for a max of 5 stars so this is our rate. What to say? He has been very kind, very helpful and always available since the first moment he entered our house and for us it was very easy to immediately consider him as part of our family. He was instrumental to pursue and complete a number of… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
I had a fantastic time at Maria and Franco’s. They were always concerned about me and my living needs. I had everything I needed. We made Italian entrees as well as French and American to help make ourselves feel more comfortable. I felt like part of the family and would gladly return. When I got to their house there was a heat wave going on and… read more
22 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isaline & Candice) for host
Mariagrazia and Franco are the perfect host, we had an amazing time with them !
They are very joyfull, funny and interesting, care about people, want to share their culture and to learn from the other. They taught us a lot. Their dogs and cats are also very kind. We loved visiting the region, the small neighboring villages with their many castles… read more
They are very joyfull, funny and interesting, care about people, want to share their culture and to learn from the other. They taught us a lot. Their dogs and cats are also very kind. We loved visiting the region, the small neighboring villages with their many castles… read more
8 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaline & Candice)
We had a great time with Isaline and Candice. They helped us with gardening, small maintenance and much more. They are sociable, polite and sensitive. In great harmony with each other and with the rest of the team. They stayed with us for two weeks and when they left, we missed them immediately. always very available. We look forward to seeing… read more
(Excellent
)
