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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
6 Jun 2025
Feedback
9
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Description
Hello out there in the world. My name is Thomas, born in 1960, landscape gardener, my mother tongue is German, speak fluent Italian and basic English. I am an amateur ornithologist and plant lover.
I have been living in northern Italy, Piedmont, about 16km from Domodossola, on the 1100m high, for 35 years. This is a sunny spot on an otherwise steep mountain, surrounded by mixed deciduous forest and wild gorges. The area forms a large garden with native plants and a variety of plants from other countries. Sternchen, a horse with a severe handicap on its hind leg, has been grazing the meadows for 14 years.
The insect and bird life is very rich. There are also various reptiles and amphibians. The ungulates are represented by chamois, roe deer, red deer and wild boar.
There is always a lot to do in the garden. At the moment I am working on an edible forest in which I would like to cultivate khaki, figs and other types of fruit in addition to the traditional chestnuts.
The alp can be reached via a one-hour walk. Luggage and materials can be transported using the 950m long cable car.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They'll have a full immersion in a natural, alternative way of life; they'll be in touch with the typical alpine culture and be able to improve or learn the german and italian languages.
Help
Mostly I need help with some lumberjack tasks, gardening and building projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: 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
I can offer you a wooden guesthouse, with bathroom, warm water and kitchen.
What else ...
walking, hiking, climbing, trips to Domodossola, Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and Lake Mergozzo. The city of Milan is at 130kms.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (8)
He is a friendly host who is great to talk to about everything.
His guesthouse is very cozy and we cooked delicious meals together.
Working together was relaxed and not too much.
This is my first workaway.info experience. Only now that I have returned to civilization do I see how wonderful it was. For 1.5 weeks I lived in a small wooden hut at an altitude of 1,100 meters surrounded by greenery, sunshine (with a little rain;), and majestic mountain views.
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Cultural exchange:
(4.5)
Communication:
(4.3)
He is a friendly host who is great to talk to about everything.
His guesthouse is very cozy and we cooked delicious meals together.
Working together was relaxed and not too much.
This is my first workaway.info experience. Only now that I have returned to civilization do I see how wonderful it was. For 1.5 weeks I lived in a small wooden hut at an altitude of 1,100 meters surrounded by greenery, sunshine (with a little rain;), and majestic mountain views.
Thomas, the host,… read more
The work I did (working with wood) was quite physical but that's what I wanted. I think it can be different depending on the seasons. The hours I worked were very fair… read more
You can enjoy the peace and calm of mountain area, in the same time, it means every resource will not acquire so easily, no matter the food, electricity, internet… read more
Thomas is someone that shares his admiration for nature. Thomas is a warm and kind person that will leave you free to take responsibility. I think it’s important to ask as… read more
He is a very nice guy with great humor and I really liked the time with him a lot. The sourrunding area is stunning and completely in the wild nature. I had some very nice talks and evenings with him and the other workawayers that were there and I remember it very fondly.
I hope to see you again… read more
We really liked the way how Thomas was taking care about the nature in mountains. He is very passionate, nice, caring, open-minded person. We really loved… read more
