Help us create a food forest up the Berici Hills, Vicenza, Italy

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  Description

  Hello everyone
  
  I'm Cristiana, my family and I live on the Berici Hills in a small village called Zovencedo, in the province of Vicenza (20 minutes), close to Padua (40 minutes), Venice (60 minutes) and Verona (40 minutes).
  Me (58) and Maurizio (76) manage a small audio publishing house, based here where we work on line with our 7 persons team.
  Our daughter Emma (25) and our son Sol (22) study and work away from home, but they come home sometimes.
  
  Our house is an old more than 350 mq immersed in a 5 acres and more wild woods and fields; it is a country house dating back to the 1700s; we need help to manage the house that is full of books.
  
  We give hospitality in a perfectly habitable part of the house that has 1 double room, 1 single room, attic room for yoga and activities and 1 studio room, equipped with 2 bathrooms that has a large living room with fireplace, partly to be furnished with kitchenette; WI-FI connection is available; we can accommodate from 1 to 3 months throughout the year a couple or two friends who can help us maintain the green the trees the garden the cutting of wood for the winter and grass and small garden works. We speak English we can teach Italian.
  
  The place is really lovely as you can see from the photos, very quiet, silence, wild animal such as roe deer, badgers, wild boar (sometimes), numerous types of birds, and a great biodiversity of fauna and flora; the place and surrounded by unspoiled nature we are at 480 mt asl. Besides the nearby cities of art, Verona, Venice and Padova there are numerous hiking and biking trails and places to visit.
  The beaches of the Adriatic are reachable in 1 hour by car, all the mountain resorts Dolomites and many others are reachable between 1 hour and 2 hours by car. We provide 1 car if needed for short trips.
  
  We like natural macro Mediterranean cuisine, consume mostly organic food, and there are numerous local KM ZERO producers. We are lifelong travelers, having friends all over the world from Australia to South America, as well as Europe. We have practiced Home Exchange, while traveling around the world. We love to travel and always meet new people with whom to share ideas, we love reading, music, film and all arts, all culture.
  
  We have many friends who come to visit us when they wish, our house is open to host all friends and girlfriends who love beauty and nature.
  
  We will love to welcome you, please write to us we can manage an on line call (Skype, Meet, Zoom, Team etc...) to know each other.
  
  Thanks for your attention, we stay at your disposal for any further infos or requests.
  
  Love and Peace
  Cristiana

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Art & design

  

  Books

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Cycling

  

  Hiking

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  At our place, Workawayers have numerous opportunities to engage socially and build meaningful connections with both our family/team and the local community. Here are some activities we offer:
  
  Community Lunch/Dinners:
  We organize lunches and dinners where everyone comes together to share a meal, exchange stories, and learn about each other’s cultures.
  
  Local Tours and Excursions:
  We arrange guided tours to local landmarks, natural attractions, and cultural sites, allowing Workawayers to experience the local area and its history.
  
  Volunteer Opportunities:
  Engaging in community service projects, such as local environmental clean-ups or assisting at community events, offers a way to give back and connect with residents.
  
  Social Gatherings and Events:
  We invite Workawayers to join us at local festivals, fairs, and other social events, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural exchange.
  
  Language Skills: We offer language lessons, helping Workawayers to learn or improve their proficiency in the local language.
  
  Cultural Practices:We provide insights into our cultural traditions, including local customs, music, dance, and folklore.
  
  Professional Skills:Depending on our area of expertise, we can share knowledge related to agriculture, digital publishing, travelling, or other professional domains.
  
  Cooking and Cuisine:We enjoy teaching Workawayers how to prepare traditional dishes and exploring different culinary techniques together.
  
  Sustainable Living Practices:We are committed to sustainable living and can share our practices in gardening, recycling, and eco-friendly lifestyle choices.
  
  Cultural Exchange: We look forward to gaining a deeper understanding of different cultures, traditions, and ways of life.
  
  New Perspectives:Interacting with people from diverse backgrounds helps us to see the world from different viewpoints and broadens our horizons.
  
  Language Skills: We hope to improve our language skills through everyday conversations and structured language exchanges with Workawayers.
  
  New Skills and Knowledge: We are eager to learn new skills and knowledge that Workawayers bring with them, whether it’s a new recipe, a crafting technique, or an innovative approach to problem-solving.
  
  Building Friendships: Ultimately, we aim to build lasting friendships and create a welcoming environment where cultural exchange and mutual learning flourish.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are looking for someone who can help us carry forward the desire to make this place self-sufficient; we ask for people who know how to work with wood, cut grass and cut wood, who love to cultivate a biodynamic vegetable garden, who are able to provide all the help that the house requires.
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  Cerchiamo qualcuno che possa aiutarci a portare avanti il desidero di rendere questo luogo autosufficiente; chiediamo persone che sappiano lavorare il legno, occuparsi del taglio dell'erba e del taglio della legna che amino coltivare l'orto biodinamico che siano in grado di fare un po' tutto l'aiuto ciò che la casa richiede.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Intermediate
  German: Beginner
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We are happy to welcome at our units:
  One double bedroom
  One single bedroom
  Two bathrooms (one with a shower and one with a bathtub)
  A large living room with a fireplace
  An attic with a yoga and body activity room
  A study
  The kitchen in this section is currently unfurnished, but all meals and access to a fully equipped kitchen are available in the unit where we reside.

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is several green spaces where you can place a camper, with an electrical connection and a point where you can draw water. In any case, the shower, bathroom and kitchen equipped can be used in the house

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have an outside lovely cat

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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