A scenic landscape featuring a stone patio, vibrant green fields, scattered trees, wooden fences, majestic mountains in the background, and a sky filled with fluffy clouds.
A happy family of four, dressed in white and casual clothes, poses outdoors on grass with their black and white dog, mountains and trees in background.
A group of people share an outdoor dinner under string lights and an umbrella beside a rustic stone house at dusk, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
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Experience a simple, authentic lifestyle with our welcoming family in Ossola Valley, Villadossola, Italy

  • Last activity : 13 Oct 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello! We are a family who lives in the countryside of Villadossola, Piedmont, near a river and surrounded by the tranquility of nature. We have children, dogs, horses, chickens, and there's always so much to do and care for. We'd like to clarify that we're not a farm or a commercial business, but simply a family who has chosen a lifestyle closer to nature, with a slow pace, simplicity, and mutual care. We're looking for someone willing to lend us a hand in exchange for room and board, in a family-friendly, informal setting that respects everyone's time and space.

    The main help we need is:
    - Maintaining the grounds: mowing the lawn, tending the vegetable garden, and small outdoor tasks
    - Caring for the animals: cleaning, companionship, and daily tasks.

    We offer a simple, authentic, and vibrant environment.


    Ciao!
    Siamo una famiglia che vive immersa nel verde a Villadossola, in Piemonte, vicino a un fiume e circondata dalla tranquillità della natura. Con noi vivono bambini, cani, cavalli, galline… e c’è sempre tanto da fare e da curare intorno a noi.
    Ci teniamo a precisare che non siamo un’azienda agricola né un’attività commerciale, ma semplicemente una famiglia che ha scelto uno stile di vita più vicino alla natura, con ritmi lenti, semplicità e cura reciproca.
    Stiamo cercando una persona disponibile a darci una mano in cambio di vitto e alloggio, in un contesto familiare, informale e rispettoso degli spazi e dei tempi di ciascuno.
    I principali aiuti che ci servono riguardano:
    - Mantenere in ordine il verde: tagliare l’erba, sistemare l’orto, piccoli lavoretti all’aperto
    - Prendersi cura degli animali: pulizia, compagnia, gesti quotidiani
    Offriamo un ambiente semplice, genuino e ricco di vita.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Pets
    Fashion or beauty
    Farming
    Plant care
    Photography
    Music
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Camping
    Adventure sports
  • 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

    Living with us, volunteers will have the opportunity to experience a simple, authentic lifestyle, deeply rooted in nature. We are an Italian family with children and animals. We love sharing our traditions, homemade food, the slow pace of the countryside, and the beauty of life outdoors. Our area, the Ossola Valley, is rich in history, Alpine culture, and local traditions. Volunteers will discover small villages, walk in the woods, hike along the river or in the mountains, visit markets, and taste traditional dishes. We love meeting new people and are always curious to learn from those from other cultures: every exchange is a mutual enrichment.


    Vivendo con noi, i volontari avranno l’occasione di sperimentare uno stile di vita semplice, autentico e legato alla natura. Siamo una famiglia italiana con bambini e animali, amiamo condividere le nostre tradizioni, il cibo fatto in casa, i ritmi lenti della campagna e la bellezza della vita all’aria aperta.
    La nostra zona, la *Val d’Ossola*, è ricca di storia, cultura alpina e tradizioni locali. I volontari potranno scoprire piccoli borghi, camminare nei boschi, fare escursioni lungo il fiume o in montagna, visitare mercatini e assaggiare piatti tipici.
    Amiamo conoscere persone nuove e siamo sempre curiosi di imparare qualcosa da chi arriva da un’altra cultura: ogni scambio è per noi un arricchimento reciproco.

  • Help

    Help

    Volunteers will primarily help with gardening and animal care. Activities vary seasonally, but may include: mowing, clearing, tending the vegetable garden, and helping with horses, dogs, and chickens (feeding, cleaning, and petting them!). We don't require experience, just a willingness to help, respect, and a collaborative spirit. We'll be doing a lot of tasks together, and we enjoy the idea of exchanging skills, experiences, and sharing everyday experiences. We like to create a peaceful, family-friendly, and simple atmosphere where everyone can feel at home and comfortable.


    I volontari ci aiuteranno principalmente con la *cura del verde e degli animali*. Le attività cambiano a seconda della stagione, ma possono includere: tagliare l’erba, pulire il verde, sistemare l’orto, aiutare con cavalli, cani e galline (dare da mangiare, pulire gli spazi, coccolarli!).
    *Non chiediamo esperienza*, ma solo voglia di fare, rispetto e spirito collaborativo.
    Faremo molti lavori insieme, e ci piace l’idea di *scambiare competenze*, esperienze e momenti di vita quotidiana.
    Ci piace creare un *clima sereno, familiare e semplice*, dove ognuno possa sentirsi a casa e a proprio agio.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    *Accommodation varies depending on the season*: sometimes we offer a *private room in the annex*, cozy and quiet, with a shared bathroom. At other times, a *detached mobile home* is available, also on our property, with a bathroom and all the essential amenities. Both accommodations are clean, surrounded by greenery, and guarantee privacy and relaxation.

    *Meals can be shared with the family or managed independently*, depending on your schedule and the season. We always provide ingredients, kitchen supplies, and everything you need to organise your stay, and we're happy to cook together whenever possible. We're open to special dietary requirements: just let us know!


    *La sistemazione varia in base al periodo*: a volte offriamo una *stanza privata nella dépendance*, accogliente e tranquilla, con bagno condiviso. In altri momenti è disponibile una *casa mobile indipendente*, sempre sul nostro terreno, fornita di bagno e dotata dei comfort essenziali.
    Entrambe le soluzioni sono pulite, immerse nel verde e garantiscono privacy e relax.
    *I pasti possono essere condivisi con la famiglia o gestiti in autonomia*, a seconda dei ritmi e del periodo. Mettiamo sempre a disposizione ingredienti, cucina e tutto il necessario per organizzarsi, e ci fa piacere cucinare insieme quando possibile.
    Siamo aperti a esigenze alimentari particolari: basta farcelo sapere!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In their free time, Workawayers can explore the surrounding area: there are forest trails, a nearby river for relaxing or swimming, small villages to visit, and local markets. Nature lovers will have countless opportunities to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and discover the beauty of the Ossola Valley. We're just minutes from the village, where you'll find shops, a pharmacy, and a train station. The train easily connects Domodossola, Lake Maggiore, and even Switzerland. We live simply and respectfully. At home, we ask only that common areas be tidy, and that animals be respected and that quiet moments (especially in the evenings) be enjoyed. We are flexible and open to discussion; we enjoy creating a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.


    Nel tempo libero i Workawayer possono esplorare i dintorni: ci sono sentieri nel bosco, il fiume vicino per rilassarsi o fare il bagno, piccoli borghi da visitare e mercatini locali. Chi ama la natura avrà mille occasioni per camminare, respirare aria buona e scoprire la bellezza della Val d’Ossola.
    Siamo a pochi minuti dal paese, dove si trovano negozi, farmacia e stazione ferroviaria. Il treno collega facilmente Domodossola, il Lago Maggiore e anche la Svizzera.
    Viviamo in modo semplice e rispettoso della natura. In casa chiediamo solo ordine negli spazi comuni, rispetto per gli animali e per i momenti di tranquillità (soprattutto la sera). Siamo flessibili e aperti al dialogo, ci piace creare un clima sereno e rilassato..

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Cani cavalli galline

Host ref number: 774539798971

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A happy family of four, dressed in white and casual clothes, poses outdoors on grass with their black and white dog, mountains and trees in background.
A group of people share an outdoor dinner under string lights and an umbrella beside a rustic stone house at dusk, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
A scenic landscape featuring a stone patio, vibrant green fields, scattered trees, wooden fences, majestic mountains in the background, and a sky filled with fluffy clouds.

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