Help on our farm in Tivegna, a small medieval village in Italy

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Federico and Valentina, living in Tivegna, a small medieval village in the mountains above Cinque Terre. We live in a fourth generation family house that we restored in the original style. During the high season we operate an short term rental with people visiting from all over the world. We enjoy welcoming new people into our home, and for this reason we would like to welcome WorkAwayers to help us in winter, harvesting olives at our nearby farm, and general maintenance both around the farm and our home.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Language practice
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are approximately 25 minutes drive from La Spezia, a beautiful city with museums and a busy naval port. From there you can easily access the famous and beautiful Cinque Terre by train or bus. The mountain villages surrounding Tivegna are also within walking distance and worthwhile to explore.

    Meals will be together in our home. We always eat traditional italian dishes with fresh market ingredients. If you are interested in learning italian cooking, or sharing your culture's cuisine, we may cook and learn together.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    The work on the farm will consist of preparation for harvest in October, harvesting in November, and general maintenance during the other months, including pruning trees, collecting fire wood. The harvesting is physical work, however we will only expect you to work for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. We are looking for Workawayers for stays between 1 and 2 weeks long.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    As we do not operate our short term rentals during the winter months, your accomodation will be in our guesthouse, which includes your own private bathroom and private entrance. There is also a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals or snacks if you wish. There are two separate bedrooms with private bathrooms, so we can accommodate up to two couples, or two single people.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you want an authentic italian Workaway experience in a beautiful and tranquil village, this may be the ideal stay for you. We look forward to hearing from those interested.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 771136336628

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