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I am an American expat living on a small farm near Taormina, Sicily. It is located in the countryside between two small villages (Trappitello and Gaggi), just 10 minutes from the beaches of GiardiniNaxos.
My family includes 1 very timid dog and 3 outdoor cats.
There is an on-site bocce ball court and roof terrace.
You MUST be:
Fluent in English,
Willing to work mornings, starting at 8:00,
Have experience using a weed whacker and basic tools,
Quiet and tidy,
A non smoker, non drug user, not heavy drinker.
Must be at least 23 years old.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will meet some of the nicest people in the world, Sicilians! And learn about the fascinating culture and history of this exotic island where the winter temperatures are mild and mostly sunny.
Help
Work will be mostly outside, weed whacking, garden prep, tree pruning, leaf raking , fruit harvesting, firewood stacking, etc. I have boots, gloves and equipment you can use. Bring work clothes that can get dirty.
Help is expected 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Meals provided on work days only, but you can use the kitchen to prepare your own meals anytime.
Helpful if you are also fluent in Italian and can do some translating.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private guestroom with private bathroom, wifi, air conditioning/heat. Countryside setting. 3 km from town with buses and trains. Access to kitchen and laundry facilities. Bicycle available.
What else ...
The property is currently for sale and must be kept tidy at all times. I can give you a ride to town, train or bus stations.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The wifi is pretty reliable and there is a workspace in your room.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a place you can park about 20 meters outside the front gate to the property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Stefano used a weed whacker to keep the property tidy, cut firewood, repaired leaks in the aqueduct, patched and painted… read more
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Stefano used a weed whacker to keep the property tidy, cut firewood, repaired leaks in the aqueduct, patched and painted… read more
We cooked a lot and she showed me how to make fresh pasta. I learned about garden keeping & animals (who are all different and lovely) , especially chickens. They are fun, curious and social, and are treated so well they let us pet… read more
He stayed with us for six weeks during the fall and helped with many chores… read more
During that time, I managed to help them with the seasonal outdoor maintenance such as pruning trees, cutting and stacking the firewood, building a ramp on the terraces, preparing the garden for winter,… read more
Barbara, generous, kind, and a great cook ! She is a talented writer and will openly share her sicilian culture with you.
Ken, one of the most interesting experienced men on the planet.
If you're looking for sharing stories, great moments and genuinely lovely peolple they… read more
