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Ciao travellers, cheerful, fanciful and indipendent people. We are Elena, Dani 59 years old , and Paolo 26
WIDESPREAD COMMUNITY
As a part of a bigger widespread community we need also in our self-production activities, seeding chickpeas, pumpkins, tomatoes, harvest fruit, nuts, etc, in sites made available by the members of the community; Processing of food raw materials using ancient traditional methods for family consumption
We are eventually looking for support to create alternative self-sustaining systems in the energy and agricultural fields (permaculture, food forest, etc.)
ACCOMMODATION in a hamlet cottage ( no in the high season) or a room in the house. I supply for essential food. Better if you have driving license.
I also consider Long terms volunteers
GENERAL INFORMATION
In any case we expect from you a real mental health, reliability, maturity, Independence and sharing will.
ATTENTION: If you are not real nature lover, not a bit wild in your soul, Not adaptable and brave, if you are just escaping from yourself, this is not the place for you!!
Our PLACE :We are living in a small Ancient hamlet in a panoramic position at an altitude of 750 mt in Piacenza (Emilia Romagna) high hills, not far from interesting artistic sites, in peace and silence.
We love music, art cinema.
I love spirituality and philosophy( beginner) You can use our music room with many instruments ( sinth , piano, guitars, jambee, ampli etc)
I'd love to develop art projects together.
MEALS
If you like cooking for everybody you are always welcome! Sometimes you will arrange your own with autonomy.
Anyway I provide for essential food stocks and supply of wood. You'll provide for your, beers, drinks and specific special diet.
In working time we use to have lunch together as a family , changing roles in the kitchen (Who cooks doesn't wash the dishes ...and viceversa).
Also In the evening sometimes we dinner together
Naturally we are delighted to taste your different food. No one serves the others, we cooperate all together,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Interests
Videography
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Farming
Photography
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Performing arts
Animals
Hiking
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Dancing
Outdoor activities
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In our free time, when the atmosphere is right, we use to play, sing, laugh and have fun, all together,Go to rivers and medieval towns here around.
I'll teach you what i know about italian handmade pasta and share our little knowledges.
We are very happy to learn new things from you.
Help
NOW IN PARTICULAR
prepare our permaculture gardens.
OTHER HELP IN GENERAL
decorating furniture, walls, light painting woods and stones (with natural oils and waxes), grazing and move the animals, clearing in woods, harvesting fruit (making jam), chestnuts, weeding, gardening,
The schedule is various, it depends on the weather and on the volunteers aptitudes.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Help with pets
Gardening and weeding
(grass cut weeding or trimmer if you are able )
Cooking ( not for tourists)
cleaning common spaces and pool, gardening
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HOW MUCH HELP?
Normally Need help 4/5 hours a day for 5 days a week, but eventually the volunteers help as long as they feel like. I'm flexible and wish you have plenty of time for yourself.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
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
Summer:Accommodation in room or, occasionally with other persons. Winter- early spring: one cottage
What else ...
WARNING You should know that we heat, also water only with wood ( solar shower outside in summer) . A part of progress has not yet entered from us. It 's very romantic, admittedly, but sometimes tiring.
This is not a frenetic place. SOMETIMES YOU'LL BE ALONE. As you come
here you must to be able to relax and loose the sense of the
time that passes so fast..., don't feel bored , be independent and cultivate you own time.
Anyway when you don't resist, and want to escape for a while, there's a bus right in front of the farm a couple of time a day that brings you into the "world".
Please write only if you are really interested ciao
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Not the greatest connection but you can easily have Zoom meeting and web in air
Space for parking camper vans
I have an area ouside the hamlet where i can park Campers and Vans
Can possibly accept pets
Good dogs
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
charly Puppy and Bimbo
Host ref number: 7163415964e2
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17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I had a wonderful workaway experience with Elena two weeks in the end of April. She is a great host and a funny and interesting person to talk to. We shared a lot of meals together and lived through all four seasons in only two weeks (when I came, it was hot like summer, but we had some foggy and snowy days as well :D)
The work tasks where mainly… read more
The work tasks where mainly… read more
14 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena is a very special young girl, very independent and full of resources. She is also very adaptable , trustable, mature for her age, strong and relaxing. A great help for sure and a pleasure to have around. Really recommended in different situations.
(Excellent
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22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Naïla)
It was a great pleasure to have Naila and Zelli around! They are very bright and cheerful girls, always smiling and spreading good vibras. It was their first time as volunteers but you didn't need to explain too much. A I really recommend them. And... Hope to meet them again. Ciao girls. Hugs and love
(Excellent
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17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I had a wonderful workaway experience with Elena two weeks in the end of April. She is a great host and a funny and interesting person to talk to. We shared a lot of meals together and lived through all four seasons in only two weeks (when I came, it was hot like summer, but we had some foggy and snowy days as well :D)
The work tasks where mainly… read more
The work tasks where mainly… read more
14 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena is a very special young girl, very independent and full of resources. She is also very adaptable , trustable, mature for her age, strong and relaxing. A great help for sure and a pleasure to have around. Really recommended in different situations.
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Naïla)
It was a great pleasure to have Naila and Zelli around! They are very bright and cheerful girls, always smiling and spreading good vibras. It was their first time as volunteers but you didn't need to explain too much. A I really recommend them. And... Hope to meet them again. Ciao girls. Hugs and love
(Excellent)
4 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrienn & Zsolt)
Lovely guys, very helpful , responsible, hard working, polite ,discrete, skilled. I recommend them to anyone.
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrienn & Zsolt) for host
We had a great time in this wonderful place! Thank you for the past 1 week Elena!
I wish you all the best,
Adrienn & Zsolt
I wish you all the best,
Adrienn & Zsolt
9 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Giada) for host
I only spent a week with Elena. The place is amazing, the works are not difficult and the working hours are managed very well. Elena is a great person, she is sociable, funny and she never makes you feel out of place, it felt like I was at home. I stayed at the farm for a short time, but every second was unforgettable: in the evening we sang and… read more
18 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Giada)
Anna is a young woman very mature and discreet, but at the same time so helpful,respectful, polite, smart, responsible, hard worker, with a big heart and huge music talent.
She never leaves you alone when you have a problem, ( solidal also with the members of community) and helps to solve it.
She, evidently, has already some manual works… read more
She never leaves you alone when you have a problem, ( solidal also with the members of community) and helps to solve it.
She, evidently, has already some manual works… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rémi & Chloe ) for host
C’est une femme et une home qui nous ont accueilli les bras ouvert.
En 10 mois de road trip, c’est une de nos rencontres coup de cœur, on est sur de vouloir revenir voir Elena & Mauro.
Nous avons pris plaisir de travailler pour eux. Ils nous ont plongé au cœur de la culture italienne.
De plus, leur hameau est vraiment un lieu paradisiaque où vous… read more
En 10 mois de road trip, c’est une de nos rencontres coup de cœur, on est sur de vouloir revenir voir Elena & Mauro.
Nous avons pris plaisir de travailler pour eux. Ils nous ont plongé au cœur de la culture italienne.
De plus, leur hameau est vraiment un lieu paradisiaque où vous… read more
6 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémi & Chloe )
I absolutely loved this period with Remie and Chloe.
They are very Independent, mature, respectful, clever, and skilled. They , incredibly hard worker, are full of energy and positiveness, and give you the feeling that they really care about you and the help they give.
Most of time you don't even need to tell them what you expect from them.
They… read more
They are very Independent, mature, respectful, clever, and skilled. They , incredibly hard worker, are full of energy and positiveness, and give you the feeling that they really care about you and the help they give.
Most of time you don't even need to tell them what you expect from them.
They… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gladys)
It's been a big pleasure to have Gladys and Charline here. They are nice, polite, good workers, cheerful, risponsible and mature. They are really easygoing and adaptable (I had a suer problem at the time and they never complain... Sweet girls)
Mmm, we all loved their tasty crepes.
I can recommend them to any host.
Ciao girls thanks a lot , big… read more
Mmm, we all loved their tasty crepes.
I can recommend them to any host.
Ciao girls thanks a lot , big… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gladys) for host
We stayed one week at Elena's place. It was such a nice experience. We recommend you this place if you like to work in autonomy, and if you are creative person. We did some gardening maintenance, we washed the swimming pool, and we clean the stable. We also cooked a bit. Elena is a nice and a funny person, we met others volunteers there and it was… read more
3 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Milena)
Milena and Hi where very helpful in a difficult moment iof my life.
They are very kind, polite, available, always cheerful and lovely.
They learned very easily to take care of the horses, and they did it with sweet aptitude.
They can both improve a bit in the work organisation with autonomy and indipendence, but if you have the possibility and… read more
They are very kind, polite, available, always cheerful and lovely.
They learned very easily to take care of the horses, and they did it with sweet aptitude.
They can both improve a bit in the work organisation with autonomy and indipendence, but if you have the possibility and… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Milena) for host
Our three weeks with Elena have been a very rewarding experience. Elena was very welcoming and taught us patiently how to handle her horses and the donkey. From then on, every evening we would bring out the animals of their stable and lead them to the near by meadow, would clean the stable afterwards and learned, to understand their needs.
The… read more
The… read more
19 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
I stayed with Elena for just under a month. Overall i had a nice time: the animals are cute and not too difficult to work with :) Elena is friendly and has many interesting stories to tell.
The workload is fair i helped in the morning and evening with the rest of the day free (besides from checking that horses have water every 3-4 hours). work… read more
The workload is fair i helped in the morning and evening with the rest of the day free (besides from checking that horses have water every 3-4 hours). work… read more
22 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kseniia & Elena )
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
6 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Yenny & Ivan)
Yenny and Ivan arrived in a very difficult moment and I'm very grateful for theyr help. They are indipendent and experienced ,so you don't need to direct them that much, and this is what I really looked for. They are both cheerful and lovely. Ivan is also a goog handyman!! Recommended.
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Yenny & Ivan) for host
Staying at Elena's house was a very nice experience. The place is incredibly beautiful and you can do many activities. She was very kind and we shared several talks and moments together. This time we learned to work in horse stables, as well as helping with gardening, painting, cleaning and maintenance. Elena has 3 beautiful and loving dogs, in… read more
26 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Wonderful place filled with projects to be done - they only need you to get started.
My two-month stay at Elena's was packed with improvisation, a wide range of things to help with (building, painting, decorating, rearranging, caring, cooking, planting) depending on the mood or the needs of the day, beautiful landscapes and funny trips to the… read more
My two-month stay at Elena's was packed with improvisation, a wide range of things to help with (building, painting, decorating, rearranging, caring, cooking, planting) depending on the mood or the needs of the day, beautiful landscapes and funny trips to the… read more
14 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)
Questo posto è un luogo di amore incondizionato per la natura, che ci piace selvaggia, adatta a persone dal forte spirito e fluenti energie. Nel profilo è dettagliatamente spiegato, con dei “worning”quali sono punti da tenere in considerazione prima di programmare un soggiorno da noi
Quando mi sono resa conto che Daniela non aveva letto la… read more
Quando mi sono resa conto che Daniela non aveva letto la… read more
(Neutral)
29 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
10 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Ragazzo un po' timido, molto discreto,dai buoni principi, davvero gentile ed educato; buona l' empatia con gli animali, ottimi il senso pratico e la manualità in genere ( in particolare ha realizzato una recinzione un legno con abilità ed altri lavoretti con i sassi), sempre disponibile, responsabile, attento, collaborativo, anche in… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia & Julia)
I had a short but very nice time with Pia and Julia. Julia left before and Pia was to keep me company a bit longer
The girls were at their first experience but, with intelligence and goodwill, proved to be a great help, both with animals, in the maintenance of stone houses and in the garden. And they are incredibly strong! Both very polite,… read more
The girls were at their first experience but, with intelligence and goodwill, proved to be a great help, both with animals, in the maintenance of stone houses and in the garden. And they are incredibly strong! Both very polite,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pia & Julia) for host
We had a short but wonderful stay at Elena's. She is a liberal minded, heartly and passionate person and we loved to have some funny, interesting, more or less deep conversations with her in the evenings. There was always something everyone (like us - without special skills) could do to help on her farmstay, e.g. taking care of the animals,… read more
11 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vladi)
Vladi is a very polite, talented and deep guy. He can work hard, with intelligence and autonomy. He is trustable and generous, but he is also very entertaining. In fact he delighted everybody with his classic guitar high level music in free time. Very recommended.ciao Vladi, see you soon again one day I hope
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vladi) for host
Elena is a special person, open-minded and very generous. The place is magnificant and very big. It is the perfect place for who love to stay inside the nature, practice meditation and for every kind of musicians or artists. There is a lot of work to do and there is always something of new to learn. Absolutely recomended.
27 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lavinia) for host
I had a great time at Elena's place. This is wonderful, with an amazing view on the surrounding hills and romantic sunsets. Elena is fantastic, full of life and energy. We had a lot of fun with her, talking, playing and singing. Independence, autonomy and a great deal of initiative are really appreciated as well.
I learnt how to clean the stable… read more
I learnt how to clean the stable… read more
27 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lavinia)
Lavinia is it high profile Young woman. She is really helpful in many Fields. She can help with Animals with love and responsability, you don't need to tell her things twice , she's very intelligent , ma ture and intuitive, She looks physically fragile, but she can surprisingly wor
k as a man.!! (Using the trimmer very well, for instance). At the… read more
k as a man.!! (Using the trimmer very well, for instance). At the… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
Lina is a very special very mature young girl . Great helper, hard worker,responsible, cheerful, intelligent, trustable and flexible. She can help in many different ways: cooking, entertaining guests, paiting, cleaning, gardening, animal careing...and whatsoever, she has not difficulties to understand your specific need at the right moment, always… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucine)
Lucine is a fabulous girl, reliable, mature, hard working, easygoing, funny , intelligent, and... etc etc etc., So I can affirm, without any doubt, that you are luky if she crosses your path.
Ciao Ciao Lucine, hugs to your donkeys.
Ciao Ciao Lucine, hugs to your donkeys.
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Paul is a very special guy, gentle, polite as a prince, lovely, indipendent, funny and handy. He is a good cook and i enjoyed his particular dishes from all over the world.(still waiting for recipe :))) Apart from this it was a pleasure to have him here, Always smiling and good energy.
Ciao!!
Ciao!!
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Yaroslav) for host
Walked in the garden between the flower buds, spread out clouds by hands. At a meeting from the fog, surprised eyes appeared: - Hey, Andrea)
Donkey politely shook his head in response and hurried after his friends - horses. And in the evenings here, like fireflies, the lights in the windows of the houses are laid out on the hills. Elena and Mauro,… read more
Donkey politely shook his head in response and hurried after his friends - horses. And in the evenings here, like fireflies, the lights in the windows of the houses are laid out on the hills. Elena and Mauro,… read more
28 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalja & Martins)
I had a lovely time with Nata, She is a very intelligent and interesting girl, incredibly cheerful and funny, great worker, not lazy at all, easy going.
She sings like a bird and has a deep knowledge of music and other cultural aspects of life.
What can i say more , we spent just a week together but i recommand her to any kind of host
Ciao Nata!!… read more
She sings like a bird and has a deep knowledge of music and other cultural aspects of life.
What can i say more , we spent just a week together but i recommand her to any kind of host
Ciao Nata!!… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Veronica) for host
Namaste beloved Elena!
I finally found how to leave a feedback :). My experience in Elena's farm was very beutifull. I been for 3 weeks. The place is in the middle the nature, with amanzing landskipe (i loved it); the animals are also so beutifull, 4 very funny dogs, 2 horses and one donkey (same that in "Shrek" movie). Every body here have a lot… read more
I finally found how to leave a feedback :). My experience in Elena's farm was very beutifull. I been for 3 weeks. The place is in the middle the nature, with amanzing landskipe (i loved it); the animals are also so beutifull, 4 very funny dogs, 2 horses and one donkey (same that in "Shrek" movie). Every body here have a lot… read more
11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronica)
I had a lovely time with Veronica. She is really WAW :)) Great cook and awesome massager . Cheerful, Wise and spiritual girl, she likes to help, in the house, with the animals and in the garden and she does it with the deep of her heart.
Ciao Vero! Take care, i'll meet you in India... maybe one day
Ciao Vero! Take care, i'll meet you in India... maybe one day
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michaela & Mala) for host
We stayed at Elena's place for 2 weeks and we can surely say that we had the time of our lives there! the place and all that comes with it, filled our hearts with new friends and laughter. Elena is one crazy italian with a beautiful soul and heart! She is an open-minded host and she made us feel very welcome. Elena and her place is truly something… read more
11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela & Mala)
I had a great time with Mala And Miky. They are good company and hard workers.
He is a real Handyman, he can repair almost everything- She is a great help inside and outside the house. They are both very active and full of energy, discreet and funny. They understand your need easily and you don't need to stand over them...so..., i recommend them… read more
He is a real Handyman, he can repair almost everything- She is a great help inside and outside the house. They are both very active and full of energy, discreet and funny. They understand your need easily and you don't need to stand over them...so..., i recommend them… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (caracal) for host
Wow !!! One of the best places where I have been volunteering. Elena is so open and very relaxing as a host. She gives you room to be yourself and to find your best place. She is very generous and caring. Elena loves singing and plays few instruments. It is a big lovely fun her presence.
I really enjoyed working on my own and with others. I felt… read more
I really enjoyed working on my own and with others. I felt… read more
24 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (caracal)
Vaclav is a really lovely person, wise and cheerful. Hard working guy and trustable We had a lot of fun together. And in particular we all love his captivating laugh.
Ciao Darling, wish you a lot of luck, and... maybe our path will join again one day <3
Ciao Darling, wish you a lot of luck, and... maybe our path will join again one day <3
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hayley & Adam)
May Oh May, I can absure that if you have the chance to come across Hayley and her boy, the great Adam, you are a very LUKY person :)
These 2 guys are incredible hard workers, indipendent, empathic, intelligent, funny, cheerful, interesting.
Hayley likes to help in the house, and she can do it very well, but she's very good in painting old… read more
These 2 guys are incredible hard workers, indipendent, empathic, intelligent, funny, cheerful, interesting.
Hayley likes to help in the house, and she can do it very well, but she's very good in painting old… read more
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hayley & Adam) for host
My Oh My. What a beautiful time we had at Elena's!! We only stayed a brief 10 days but what a great experience. The area was in a beautiful part of Northern Italy, found high in the mountains, surrounded by peace and tranquility with some extremely gorgeous views! The house and area were a real taste of the raw culture, shared with some other… read more
6 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Atena)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
11 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alain)
Sorry for delay but time passes so quick and...postpone means forgetting, sometimes.
Alain is extraordinary guy, very trustable, organized, with a good aptitude for the community, great spirit and cheerfulness. Unstoppable volunteer, intelligent and highly skilled, he can repair almost everything. He arrived in a difficult moment for me (tired… read more
Alain is extraordinary guy, very trustable, organized, with a good aptitude for the community, great spirit and cheerfulness. Unstoppable volunteer, intelligent and highly skilled, he can repair almost everything. He arrived in a difficult moment for me (tired… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
I had a good experience here. Elena and Mauro are good people, the place is really nice and the job is not stressing at all. There is a lot to do and you can choose on what you can work on. It was nice to spend time with their guests, great to get to know the other volunteers, spend meals with them and go all together with Elena to the places… read more
4 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ludmiła )
(Neutral)
2 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ludmiła ) for host
30 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Helissa & Marcellino)
Hellissa is a very intelligent girl. She looks like a princess, or a fashion model but she is easygoing and suitable for any type of work with a fair amount of autonomy. May be it's better not to say it :)) ... but she is very professional in houseworking and can give a real help in it (not so easy to find). But she is also responsible,… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Helissa & Marcellino) for host
My time in Bettola was great! Elena is an amazing woman and we had fun working, talking and eating together, hehe. The place is beautiful, the dogs are very sweet (i miss Pistoloni!!), the work varies a lot, depends on what they need at the moment, so you`ll never get bored! I was lucky to stay in a 18th century stone cottage just for myself, that… read more
19 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
Super great experience! Elena and Mauro were super kind and fun to talk with. This was a heart warming display of how good people are in the world.
8 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)
Really great guy, bright, cheerful, nicely talkative, openminded (But never a shrink :))), entreprising and resourceful, not lazy at all, just for short, unfortunately,but a really good hand and a very happy smile. Ciao Brian have fun
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (alebald)
A very special guy, absolutely recommended !
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Yimiao & Thyag)
I had a really good time with Thyag and Sharavanan. They are incredibly smart Guys, and they helped me a lot in certain technical things, like installing professional equipment for the restaurant, swimming pool etc. They cooked really tasty indian dinners and they were always ready for a nice smiles and sympathetic laughters, and this is very… read more
(Very good)
21 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Yimiao & Thyag) for host
This was my first experience as a work-awayer, and I believe I was very lucky to find a host like Elena for my first work-away. They welcomed work-awayers as if we were part of their family. I learnt a lot during my stay and work there, Like culture, language and the Italian way of life. The region can be considered amongst the most beautiful… read more
24 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Olga & Berta)
Thank you Berta for your nice wall painting, i'm really sorry for the unusual weather, but in the end we had a good time together anyway .
I hope to see you again mee too.
Elena
I hope to see you again mee too.
Elena
(Very good)
22 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Olga & Berta) for host
I stayed with Mauro and Elena for almost two weeks and had a wonderful time in Bettola. The work was fun, varied and challenging, with the possibility of choosing tasks adequately suited to your type of skills and knowledge. I did some cooking, gardening and mostly, I decorated the walls of the recreation room.
We had an enjoyable time off work,… read more
We had an enjoyable time off work,… read more
27 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Shanaya) for host
It was my first stay with workaway in Bettola. The nature is amazing and it is a really lovely place ! Thank you so much for hosting me Elena, Mauro and Fausto I enjoyed the time with you even it was only for 10 days ! It was fun to listen to Elena and her creative ideas and thoughts :) I was really excited about my first stay but I felt so… read more
3 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ulrike)
Thank Uli, you became a member of family so easy! Strong (in all direction) and determined, but sweet , very joyful and social girl, adaptable and responsible, you couldn't imagine, when you see her for the first time with her blue, perfectly ironed coat, that she would love so much to work with her own hands, getting swet and, sometimes, very… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ulrike) for host
I passed amazing 3 months in Bettola – where to begin?? I arrived at Elenas place in the beginning of February. Me and another workawayer stayed in the witches cottage (which I fell instantly in love with!!).
Elena writes in her profile the place is not frenetic – that is true (next village like 6km or so) but for me that was exactly what made… read more
Elena writes in her profile the place is not frenetic – that is true (next village like 6km or so) but for me that was exactly what made… read more
28 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Tilman)
UUhh, so nice to hear from Tilman! First of all I have to thank him for his flattering feedback, considering that he arrived here in one of the worst winter situation, snow, low clouds, our flu, and whatsoever...findind us in the middle of a real mess.
And He was incredibly helpful in any of these situations (consider that he even repaired… read more
And He was incredibly helpful in any of these situations (consider that he even repaired… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tilman) for host
Elena and Mauro are two wonderful and funny hosts.I spend a week in January with them,while both where under the weather,and had a great time.Here is lots to do and never a boring moment.The food was always very good and plenty.Elena will always have a new project that she would like to do and is looking for people with real skills.I hope to see… read more
31 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
This is a large well-maintained property of a main house, guest cottages and some outbuildings set on a hillside overlooking a valley area. It is a beautiful setting, surrounded by nature, with little walking trails through the owner’s private woodlands. The nearest town is Bettola, some kilometres away towards the base of the valley. Bettola can… read more
22 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (ShuraSunDog) for host
Dear Elena, do you remember,
you asked me about the most beautiful place I've ever been in my life?
Right now I know the answer.
Yes, Venice is great, Florence is good and another italian cities are nice too but all of this art, culture and thousands interesting things couldn't be better than warmth of your hospitality and beauty of your… read more
you asked me about the most beautiful place I've ever been in my life?
Right now I know the answer.
Yes, Venice is great, Florence is good and another italian cities are nice too but all of this art, culture and thousands interesting things couldn't be better than warmth of your hospitality and beauty of your… read more
9 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (ShuraSunDog)
Varja (Barbara) is a young woman quiet and sweet, very intellectual, sometime a bit too shy and introverted . A lover of art and culture, she has a great sense of duty, seriousness and responsibility. For her bright intelligence, she immediately understands and learns , even things that he has never done before. She adapts easily in difficult… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (cobalt9409)
Dear Mike, thanks for everything. This man will never stop to surprise you.
Apart from the fact that it is a very good electrician, he can not sit still for a moment. He does not lose the opportunity to solve any practical problems which may arise in daily life, and ... believe it or not, he can do really everything, both in the agricultural… read more
Apart from the fact that it is a very good electrician, he can not sit still for a moment. He does not lose the opportunity to solve any practical problems which may arise in daily life, and ... believe it or not, he can do really everything, both in the agricultural… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (cobalt9409) for host
Elena and Maruo just dropped me off in Milan after an interesting day in Lugano! I had an excellent time here, Elena had plenty of work to do! I think I made a lot of progress toward getting the job done, but on the farm there's always another job to do, so if your looking to that part of Italy for a workaway experience check out this place you… read more
6 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Shane & Jolene)
(Excellent)
31 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Bellissimafarfalla)
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (Bellissimafarfalla) for host
I don't no if words can possible describe what an awesome timei had here, Elena you have such a beautiful place, I had a wonderful time wirh you,and felt sad to leave. I loved the music nights and our jam sessions they will be missed,and oh how I will The
Food. This was the best placement I have had, you will so enjoy this placement,good luck… read more
Food. This was the best placement I have had, you will so enjoy this placement,good luck… read more
31 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
I can't possibly describe how wonderful my time has been here. Kelly and I were immediately welcomed into Elena's home the moment we met her, and everything that we experienced and did over the course of two weeks constantly surprised and delighted me. We ate the most delicious food you can imagine, explored the beautiful land, spent so much time… read more
28 Aug 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (HannahO)
Hannah is a very sweet young woman. She's incredibly hard worker (you can't image that a girl so young can be so determined). her sense of discipline is surprising. At the same time she's funny, full of life, and, yes, easy going. My horses accepted her immmediately too.
I love the way she played the piano and had fun singing with her double… read more
I love the way she played the piano and had fun singing with her double… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2012
Left by Workawayer (HannahO) for host
It was my first workaway experience and it was great. Elena and Gianni were so nice and friendly.
Thank you for all you had tought to me, I think I have learned a lot. You had so much patience with me to speak italian. Elena worried so much if I get bored in Bettola without people in my age and tried so hard to find some. I have got a lot of new… read more
Thank you for all you had tought to me, I think I have learned a lot. You had so much patience with me to speak italian. Elena worried so much if I get bored in Bettola without people in my age and tried so hard to find some. I have got a lot of new… read more
12 Apr 2012
Left by Workawayer (Amiee & Marc) for host
Elena and Jonnie were the most fantastic hosts, welcoming us instantly into their warm home and offering us exquisite and authentic Italian cuisine. Elena has an incredible buzz and will no doubt give you a mix of out of the ordinary tasks for the day! Jonnie introduced us to goats and recognised our instant fascination. thank you jonnie, you have… read more
11 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Amiee & Marc)
Mark and Ami, a special coupleof incredible hard, unresting workers, (they can't stop...), but expecially lovely persons. Ami is an amazing cook and both of them create artistic objects in wood with extreme cushiness.
They are the perfect coworkers that anyone wish to meet. I miss you Guys!!
thank you
They are the perfect coworkers that anyone wish to meet. I miss you Guys!!
thank you
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Annabelle )
Thank you Annabelle and Deborah. We spent a very nice time together and your help has been really precious for us.
A lot of love
Elena and Gianni
A lot of love
Elena and Gianni
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (Annabelle ) for host
We had a fantastic time with Elena, Giavonni and the family! A wonderful workaway experience in a beautiful setting! Thank you for making our time in Italy the best we could have hoped for!
Annabelle and Deborah x
Annabelle and Deborah x
