Help at our home in the Sabine hills, just outside the medieval town of Torri in Sabina, Italy

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Hello! We are Alex and Martin,
We are an Italian/American married couple.
Our home is in the Sabine hills, just outside the medieval town of Torri in Sabina, an hour's drive northeast of Rome. We have a wonderful Bracco Italiano, Wilma and a fiesty Jack Russell, Churchill, who're sure to become best friends with whoever might want to come and help us. Our home is big and a challenge to keep clean and the 6 hectares of land are undergoing a major face lift... throw in a few special projects here and there and we've got our hands full.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
After hosting many workawayers we have the idea that everyone leaves our home having aquired some sort of skill or knowledge, wether it be pool management or painting, cooking( we spend a lot of time in the kitchen) or pruning olive trees, driving a manual shift car or cleaning a bathroom.
On the other hand we have learned so much from workawayers not only skills but also stories of all kinds, connecting with people getting to know them and sometimes becoming friends.

This part of Italy is wonderful, and has an amazing history.
We have met so many great people through workaway we look forward to continuing in the future.
We will do all we can to make sure you have a great stay with us, and you will do all you can to help keep us from being swollwed up by this house and
Mother Nature.
Help
The 6 hecter lot, sloping and terraced, has 50
olive trees and 100+ fruit and nut trees.
The garden around the house also needs care and maintenance.
Plus of course the things I checked off on this profile.
The tasks we have to do are very varied
According to season and also dailytasks
such as Resetting the kitchen after meals,
Vacumning, cleaning windows.
Pool,wood and garbage management.
Animal care, driving.
Weeding ,mowing, use of power garden tools.
And more
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Double room with private bath for couples and a shared double with private bath for solo travellers in a lovely home on a hillside in beautiful Sabina. Breakfast is help yourself ,lunch and dinner is provided by us, use of kitchen and living areas permitted.
What else ...
The house is 15 minutes from Poggio Mirteto train station with very frequent connections to Rome, an hour's ride. There are trains to Orte from the same station for connections to Florence, other parts of Tuscany, and Umbria. We do require you to have a valid driver's license.
If you're looking to travel and see Italy, we can work out a schedule that would allow long weekends.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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12/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Anoop)

Anoop stayed with us on two seperate occasione , he is an extraordinary young man.
Always ready to jump into whatever task we had going on, from building raised garden beds from scrap wood to preparing lunch for a group of people.
he will always be welcome in our home.
If he is coming your way dont miss the oppoortunity to host him!

(Excellent )

21/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Cruz)

It was a pleasure to host Juan Cruz.
He was great ! He built a beautiful raised vegetable garden out of wood , he was always in the kitchen with us helping out and making delicious food for is .
No job was to much for him and he always finished what he started with great attention to detail. We have hosted many workawayers he has been one of the… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Juan Cruz) for host

What a wonderful experience to share more than 40 days with Alex and Martin !, Excellent communication, pleasant cultural exchanges sharing all their experience and knowledge. The work is fair and logical! It is a pleasure to see how that house becomes more beautiful day by day! Fun Talks at each meal, wonderful flavors, and the intention of the… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

How can you not leave a bad review for this wonderful couple. We arrived and straight away jumped in their pool. Many laughs were had, lessons learnt and what a cultural experience it was. They will not disappoint.

(Excellent )

20/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)

Peter joined our summer just as it was starting to get crazy hot. He was part of the team that built a new retaining wall.
note* Make sure he is slathered in sunscreen before going out in the sun, he goes from his usual "piglet rose" color
to a concerning" boiled lobster red" in a matter of minutes, without it.
He is a very hard worker with a… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host

What can i say about my uncle Alex and aunty Martina? Love them both to bits and i couldn't of asked for better hosts. Really, as soon as i got to the house i was made to feel welcome and within a couple of days i felt like i had known them for years. The work wasnt too much, they were always there to point in the right direction if i was stuck… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastiano)

Sebastiano stayed with us for two weeks in July we were doing a building project, he jumped right in He is a smart, polite,strong young man and a really hard worker.
you only had to show him once what was to be done. He is also helpful in the kitchen.
we had a great time with him and we highly reccomend him.
thank you for all of your help.

(Excellent )

25/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

josh was a great worker he helped us get our garden back in order after the lockdown he gave his all to evey job and always finished what he started. thank you for your help we highly reccomend him.

(Excellent )

15/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host

My self and my friend Sophie stayed with Martin and Alex for two and a half weeks and loved every moment of it! Both Martin and Alex are amazing company, extremely accommodating and hospitable, true Gentlemen who I hope to stay with again one day!

(Excellent )

25/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)

Sophie was great to have here at the house, we had just come out of the lockdown and had fallen behind with alot of the jobs that needed to be done, she is an excellent organizer and also a good cook !
we had a wonderful time with her and we highly reccomend her !

(Excellent )

15/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

Where do I even start?! This was my first ever Workaway and I could not have been luckier with this amazing Workaway. Me and a friend travelled Italy for a few weeks before going to Martin and Alex. We were supposed to stay for a week or so, but ended up staying for almost 3 weeks. We loved it here!! Everyday amazing food, Martin and Alex are the… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume)

Guillermo stayed with us for a few weeks last fall he is a polite strong worker who was a great help while he was here, he has an interest in cooking that he is passionate about.
We highly recommend him.
Thank you for all your help!

(Excellent )

06/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Victor & Jeppe) for host

We stayed with Martin and Alex for almost the entirety of November and we had an amazing stay.
We felt very welcome right from the start and, of course, the food was amazing.
We picked up a lot of new skills both with regards to keeping the house tidy but especially cooking skills, which Martin generously shared with us when we cooked dinner… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Victor & Jeppe)

Jeppe and Victor stayed with us for a few weeks in November 2019.
These guys are great they did all kinds of chores around the house ,picked up some housekeeping skills and gardening knowledge.
They are smart and always up for a laugh.
Thank you for all your help.
We highly recommend them.

(Excellent )

22/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)

Steven is a great guy!
His help with a building project was essentially.
He is a hard worker, smart and a great sense of humor.
We highly recommend him!

(Excellent )

28/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marcos) for host

Hiii !!!

Alex, Martin, what can I say about both of you. I stayed at your home a little bit, just a week and a days, but i ve learned a lot whit you. Martin, You gave the graving of start cooking, and, in fact, i´m dooing that now for my family. I spend good days whit you Martin at the markets, or at the hardware store, or taking a coffe over… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Imre)

Imre stayed with us for two weeks this past summer.
He is a polite ,hard worker, getting on with task we gave him with enthusiasm and mindfulness.
We highly recommend him!

(Excellent )

21/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Imre) for host

Martin and Alex were amazing hosts, they are very experienced with the workaway situation so they really made me feel at home from the first minute.
They are very nice to talk to and to be around, and they have a fine taste in music. I still often think about the fantastic meals we had there, expect a very special culinary experience, there is a… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (riccardo )

Riccardo stayed with us for two weeks in August.
He is a polite, high energy, strong , young man with a positive attitude.
Make sure you have plenty of jobs for him tp do.
We highly recommend him.

(Excellent )

17/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Demetrius) for host

Unfortunately my stay was not long, but I could learn a lot of “house on the mountain” care. I love the dogs and the cat. There have a good vibe because of the nature and Martin have a good tasty for food and “house projects”, instead Mark just need to work less to enter in the mood of peace. Thanks for my first experience on this web site, wish… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Bella & Joshua)

Bella and Josh two hard workers that get things done.
they are beautiful people with positive attitudes, strong work ethics and great senses of humor.
We highly recommend them and look forward to hosting them again.

(Excellent )

03/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jackie & James)

We would give them seven stars if we could.
These two are the most amazing team.
They accomplished so much in the three weeks they stayed with us.
Kila the dog is the sweetest and immediately got on with our pups.
Not only are jackie and james extremely hard workers, they are truly wonderful people.
Thank you for all your help and we wait… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jackie & James) for host

Just left Martin & Alex a few days ago after a fantastic 3 weeks. The time flew in so quick but we managed to do so much and get to know them. They are so easy going, we got to meet their friends and have the most amazing food. Great place to be a workawayer! We loved every minute of our trip as did our dog (who really made herself at home) we… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mehdi & Guillaume)

These two guys are great!
Strong hardworkers ready to jump in and help with eveything. We highly recommend them!

(Excellent )

11/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mehdi & Guillaume) for host

Our workaway here was the last step of our 8-months journey and I couldn't imagine a better way to finish this travel. Everything was perfect : the food, the accomodation, the surroundings, the "excellence" coffee every morning and of course the people ! Martin and Alex, thank you for everything, we wish you all the best and we'll see you soon !

(Excellent )

26/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Utard & Pablo)

Sebastian is a hard worker wi th an eye for detail. From digging a drainage canal to vacuuming in the house.
He has alot of initiative does thing that need to be done without alot of instructions. He extremely helpful the entire time he was here.
Very positve experience for us.
Thank you for all your help!

(Excellent )

22/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Utard & Pablo) for host

I stayed 2 weeks at Alex and Martin place. I really had a great Time spending Time with thoses guys and their dog Churchill and wilma. The Work was not so hard and the food that Martin make is so much good! I mostly did some gardening and cleaning the house. I also had the chance to discover Rome with Martin for one day. It was also nice to meet… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Agustin)

It was a pleasure to host Agstin.
He is a hard worker has a great sense of humor and is extremely smart.
We hope to see him again soon
Don't hesitate to host this young man.

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and I cannot express how happy and grateful I am for my time in the Sabina! Martin and Alex are fantastic hosts! I stayed for 4 weeks and it was great! The work is not hard and Martin is always keen to explain how to get the job done right. Right away, they made me feel at home and their dogs Wilma and… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Stephanie & Michael) for host

So much fun! We had the best time with Martin and Alex. Did some garden work, house work and even got to be there for olive harvest which was a great experience. Martin's cooking is amazing and he took the time to teach us a few tips in the kitchen which we can't wait to try out. We felt at home right away and were included in all the fun stuff… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (TARCISIO)

Tarcisio is a one of the best workawayers we have ever had the pleasure to host.
If he is coming your way don't miss the chance to host this amazing gentleman.
When he is around things get done and done well,he is relentless in finishing what has been started.
We miss him tons and he will always be welcome in our home.

(Excellent )

13/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (TARCISIO) for host

I had a great experience in Alex and Martin's place, they are amazing hosts, the job it is easy, and if you don't know the job Martin is always up to teach how to do. Sabina is a lovely area of Italy, with so lovely people!! I high recommend Martin and Alex's house.

(Excellent )

04/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Émile) for host

What could I say... these guys are just the best ! They take the time to explain you how to do what they want you to do . Most of the work is simple but need a lot of effort .They take you with them and show you around Sabina . Martin is just an amasing cook . You meat people from around sabina and learn a bit about the culture . I had the biggest… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Harry & Paddy)

Harry and Paddy stayed with us for two weeks in August 2018.
Two polite hardworking young men.
They gave 100%all the time.
We had quite a bit of work to do on our land and they tackled it with smiles on their faces.
They know how to prune olive trees,
operate Garden machinery,very good cleaners and are both very helpful in the kitchen.
They also… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Will) for host

Myself and my partner Charlotte stayed with Martin and Alex for two weeks. This was our first workaway host and we enjoyed every minute of being there. We also had the pleasure of staying with Martins mum, Mickie, who was a wonderful lady. We met various friends of theirs who were equally as lovely. Martin was an amazing cook, with lunch and… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Will)

Will and Charlotte stayed for two weeks oin June.
They are both dedicated workers carrying out all of the tasks given to them with great attention.
We highly recommend them and look forward to their next visit.
Thank you for all your help.

(Excellent )

04/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Bede)

Bede's stay with us was short, but the amount of work he accomplished in just a few days is noteworthy.
Polite, strong hard worker with a very good sense of humour.
We wish he could have stayed longer.
Don't miss the chance to host this gentleman.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again.

(Excellent )

10/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Bede) for host

I could only stay with Martin and Alex for 6 nights at the end of my trip, but they were very kind in hosting me anyway for such a short period.
They have a beautiful house on a beautiful property, which is quite isolated and away from everything, it felt like a relaxing escape from reality.
They are very friendly and very welcoming, Iv never had… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tony & Amie) for host

We had an amazing visit with Martin, Alex, Mickey, and 2 zany dogs.
Seasoned Workaway host. Beautiful estate. Less than an hour from Rome!
Martin cooks like a chef!
Their friends are great.
The dogs are great.
Mom’s great to talk with.
Highly recommended. <3

(Excellent )

05/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Tony & Amie)

Amie and Tony are an excellent workawayer couple.
They are fun positive people that like to get things done, and have the combined skills to do just about anything.
A very positive experience for us.
We highly recommend them.

(Excellent )

13/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Zselyke) for host

This place in beautiful Sabina is heaven on Earth.

The amazing food Martin made us is totally unforgettable, the work was light and actually refreshing. Wilma, the puppy, is one of the smartest dogs I've ever seen, and Churchill is also really lovely. Everybody welcomed us and our dog Hajni as we were friends and we had endless fun chatting with… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)

Lukas was here for three weeks.
It was great to have him around, a strong hard worker. A little quiet at the start but it didn't take long to break his shell.
He worked well with the other workawayers here. We look forward to seeing him again soon.
We highly recommend this young man.

(Excellent )

03/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host

I could not ask for a better first workaway experience. I stayed with Martin and Alex for almost 3 weeks, I had a really great time. With Martin, we did some nice DIY projects while having lot of fun. I could probably write a whole article about my stay in the beautiful Torri in Sabina area. For anyone thinking about coming to Martin and Alex, do… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marcell) for host

These two weeks with Martin and Alex are one of the most memorable experience in my life. They treated me like a guest, a friend. I enjoyed our work together extremely. Thank you for the uncountable hilarous moments and the quality time we spent together. I really want to go back as soon as possible. Grazie mille Capitano and God bless you, my… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcell)

Marcell stayed with us for two weeks in February.
He is a perfect gentleman and a strong hard worker with a very good sense of humor.
We highly recommend him.
We look forward to seeing him again.
Thank you For all your help!

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bryan) for host

It was a such a wonderful experience being a part of the Great Olive Harvest of 2017! We stayed a quick 2ish weeks and our stomachs hurt from laughing and all the deliciously amazing food. We cannot thank Martin and Alex enough for being such gracious hosts and also giving us the opportunity to explore Rome for a couple days. Our time with these… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bryan)

Bryan and Mariella are amazing,
We highly recommend them.
Thank you for all of your help!
We hope they will visit again soon.

(Excellent )

25/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamín & Simona)

Thank you two for all of your help.
We Highly reccomend Simona and Benjamin.

(Excellent )

07/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Benjamín & Simona) for host

We stayed at Martin's and Alex's house for 3 weeks and it was a great experience. Even though neither of us is very extrovert type of person, after few days we felt very comfortable because you just cannot be not-relaxed in their company :) So don't worry if you are not that sociable, it will be okay. Martin is an excellent cook, every meal tasted… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago)

Thanks for all of your help!

(Excellent )

26/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thiago) for host

It's hard to describe how nice it was to stay in Martin and Alex's villa. The place is absolutelly amazing, you can tell they are building their dream there, a big house with a beautiful garden and fun atmosphere.
I had so much fun with them, the other workayers (who happened to be amazing people, miss you guys already) and Mickie (Martin's… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (ISMAEL) for host

Hello ! I would like to thank you for the opportunity to have this experience in your home. I really spent many pleasant days of living together, learning a lot of cool things, like gardening and housework. Martin and Allex are a very friendly and fun gay couple. Besides the immense satisfaction of meeting Mickie, Mother of Martin, who spent her… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Avery & Austin) for host

We felt comfortable and at home immediately with Martin and Alex. Their place is gorgeous and they are some of the best hosts we have had thus far. It was a very relaxing two weeks with work that was more than fair, and free time that was spent in great company. Martin definitely understands the social aspect of workaway and goes out of his way to… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey)

Kelsey stayed with us for a short time in April. She is a hard working young lady with a great sense of humour.
She is not afraid to get her hands dirty and jumped right into the tasks that needed to be done. We highly reccomend her.

(Excellent )

25/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kelsey) for host

I stayed with Martin and Alex for almost 2 weeks in April and I couldn't have been happier. They were genuine and generous and I'm happy to have met them. They are both peaches! The work wasn't bad, Martin is an excellent cook and the dogs were such sweethearts. I also got to meet some of their friends and Martins mom and they were wonderful also,… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrius)

It was agreat month with Andu, he is not afraid of hard work.
After the initial shyness of the first few days his sharp sesnse of humour emerged and we had alot of laughs . He worked well with the other workawayers staying with us.
We highly reccomend him.

(Excellent )

27/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Andrius) for host

Staying with Martin, Alex and the dogs was the most relaxing 4 weeks of my life! Something entirely different than the everyday routine back at home. Days started with lots of Italian style coffee and everyone making themselves breakfast. After that we did some hours of work but usually the tasks were so enjoyable that the time flew and before you… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Edward & Finley)

Finley and edward stayed with us for two weeks,
They are a hardworking creative couple.
They have great sense of humor and are alot of fun to have around.
We reccomend them without reserve.

(Excellent )

04/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Edward & Finley) for host

We stayed with Martin & Alex for just over two memorable weeks. It’s hard to write something about our time in their pink villa that hasn’t already been said. But to put it simply, we feel lucky to have had the chance to work and play with these most charismatic of hosts in the stunning setting of the Sabine Hills.

The work was varied,… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host

I can't believe this took me so long to write! Sorry guys!

I had the honor of staying with Alex, Martin, Winston and Churchill on two separate occasions during my travels through Italy. The first time was for 10 days in October and the second was for almost 3 weeks in November.
These guys are incredible and I am forever grateful for their… read more

(Excellent )

23/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)

Emily stayed with us for two weeks in october she is hardworking, smart, funny, and great in the kitchen.
Always ready to give a hand where ever needed.
We very much look forward to a return visit from this lovely young lady.

(Excellent )

20/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Morgan) for host

Martin and Alex were my first workaway hosts and I don't think I could have had a better experience. They welcomed me in with open arms, and we got right to work. Whether it was painting, building garden boxes, or chopping wood, to learning how to drive manual in the pink panda, movies by the fire, or an awesome game of cards it was one of the… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tiago)

Tiago stayed with us for ten days in october. He was great!
Ready to jump into any job we needed done. he worked well with the other workawayers getting some big jobs done in a team.
We highly reccomend him.
He is welcome back!

(Excellent )

20/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tiago) for host

I stayed in Martin & Alex house for 10 days during October-16.
Highly recommended ( it was my first experience with Workaway, and it couldn't be better) !!

The place is beautiful, the accomodation is really comfortable, and the food was awesome thanks to the special cooking skills of Martin. Also I could improve my Italian (Alex is italian and… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Daniel stayed with us for two weeks and was great!
He is a strong young man full of energy that is not afraid to work hard. He cleaned up our hazel nut grove, stacked wood like a pro and put away countless bags of pellets for our furnace and so much more.He worked well with other workawayers.
We cannot thank him enough and highly recommend … read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Carolina & Arthur) for host

We stayed with Martin, Alex, Winston and Churchill for 2 weeks and ended up having one of the best experiences of our lives.
The house is amazing, the surroundings are stunning and they are just the best hosts you can hope for.
Our job consisted in help with the garden, cleaning around the house, driving for supplies and groceries and lots of… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina & Arthur)

Carol and Arthur stayed with us for 2weeks in september.
This young couple overflow with positive energy and willingness to get things done. Lots of gardening and a huge help in the kitchen, we had a rather large lunch for 30 people here at the house and i dont know what i would have done without them.
Dont miss the opportunity to host these… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Allan)

As Allan said, he is family now, and writing feedback is difficult.
Just let me say, that we talk about him all the time and end up laughing remembering the time he spent here.
His next visit will not come soon enough.
Olimpia

(Excellent )

27/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Allan) for host

So I'm exceptionally late with this review and it's even worst since this experience had such a positive impact on me.
Oh man what can be said that hasn't already been said here already. If the description doesn't win you over the reviews should.
This was my first workaway experience and it will probably be the best ever. You won't find more… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Paul ) for host

We stayed with Martin and Alex for 3 weeks in July. This was our first workaway experience and like all the other reviews have stated it was an excellent choice. We were looking for a true Italian countryside experience and that is what we got. The morning and evening views over the Sabine hills will be forever etched in our minds. We accompanied… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)

Scott and Rebecca stayed with us for just under 2 weeks at the end of July .
They are very hard workers not afraid to jump into any task we had for them,
They work great together,and also with other workawayers.
We now have an amazing metal covering (gazebo) for our lunch area all welded and assembled by these two. They worked relentlessly not… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host

I really doubt I could have had a better first workaway experience. Great people, great food and amazing location!

I really could go on and on about the things Alex and Martin make available to workaways but it's easier for people to just go and find out.

One highlight was watering the terraces late in the afternoon with a beer in hand and… read more

(Excellent )

13/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gergely) for host

I spent two exceptional weeks at Martin's and Alex's place in the hills of Sabina. I can't imagine more welcoming hosts and from my first day on I felt home in their house.
The help included exactly what could have been expected, namely gardening (weeding, mowing, watering, planting), kitchen-help (helping cleaning the dishes and keeping the… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gergely)

Greg stayed with us for two week and from day one jumped right into country life.
He is strong,resilient,and not afraid to get his hands dirty.
respectful , funny and Smart.
it was a pleasure to host this hard working young man.
We hope to see him again soon.

(Excellent )

12/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jeana & Martin) for host

Staying with Martin and Alex was such an awesome experience to close out our Italy trip! The work was as expected - garden work including weeding, watering, weedwacking, mowing, with some light house work and shared responsibility of cleaning the kitchen after meals with the other workawayers. Alex joined us at the house on weekends, and we even… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jeana & Martin)

Jeana and Martin stayed with us for two weeks.
they are hard workers who are not afraid to get dirty.
Respectful ,tidy, reliable, and with great sense 0f humour.
They work well together and with the other workawayers.
We strongly reccomend these two wonderful people.
They are welcome back anytime .

(Excellent )

21/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mihai) for host

I recommend Martin and Alex as great hosts. The food and atmosphere is always best. The gas pedal is very week =))) and I have to warn you: once you throw the stick once you take the burden to do it forever; this dog will haunt you.
All the best Martin and Alex. I will, of course, miss you guys.

(Excellent )

08/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kay & Bredon) for host

I'm... I'm... I promised myself I wouldn't get emotional... but it's been one day and I already miss Martin and Alex. And the pups! I don't want to hype them up too much, because I want to come back and I don't want people filling up the workaway spots, but... they're amazing. Their home is absolutely gorgeous, the cooking is best I've ever had,… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kay & Bredon)

These guys are great, They speacialize in moving things that are hard to move ie iron gates, marble,trees ,furniture ,wood,
buckets of rubble.
They also have basic gardening skills mowing, pulling weeds, planting,trimming.
They always cleaned up after meals, helped with the daily cleaning, And finished sanding our wooden beams (big job)
And… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Antonio) for host

(I'm always late, you should know it)

I was with them from first of november to half of december, and it was a really really good experience. The house and the country are really beautiful, a very quiet place where you have to work a bit (not too much) and then you can stay in front of the fire drinking a beer with this two amazing guys. This… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo)

Hugo and marina are a great couple who work really well both together and apart. They are helpful, conscientious and friendly. They were with us for 2 weeks and worked in our gardens and in the house they happily did any job I asked them too, always well and always with a smile. And the tortilla cook off was a treat. Hugo painted a very cool quote… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hugo) for host

Staying with Martin and Alex (and Winston the dog!) has been one of the best experiences of our lives.
It was the dreamed Workaway.
They are just amazing people, in a lovely house in one of the best spots of Italy.
Martin and Alex treated us with supreme food, great accommodation and the best tips to get around and discover the true… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas & Rosalie)

Jonas and Rosalie stayed with us on two seperate occasions, we cannot recommend enough! both of them got right into country life and were great help while they were here.
Jonas finished pruning our olive trees and all kinds of work in the garden. Rosalie was determined that she could do anything that the guys could do and was right ,a strong… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jonas & Rosalie) for host

Normally, we don't like empty phrases but in this case it fits perfectly: It really was our best workaway experience.
We stayed with Martin and Alex two weeks in November and a second time for one week in December and we hope to come back a third time because Alex and Martin are so lovely host with a great sense of humor living in a beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

13/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher)

Chris stayed with us for a few weeks this summer. A smart, witty hard worker who is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
We highly recommend him.
Thank you for all your help,
We hope to see you again soon.

(Excellent )

03/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host

I have literally never eaten as well as I did with Martin and Alex. It was full on deliciousness for my entire stay. The work was never too difficult and while I normally prefer a routine, the relaxed attitude around the place totally fits the surroundings and I felt really calm while staying here. We went on a few outings to Rome, the nearby… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Shane)

Shane is an outstanding person who we were lucky enough to host for a month. likeable ,cheerful,good company, amusing,intelligent great sense of humour are just a few of the characteristics that this young man posseses . He is hard-worker, enthusiastic and indipendent
During his stay with us he pruned our olive trees, cleaned , worked in the… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Shane) for host

I joined Martin and Alex at the start of September for what was meant to be two weeks but I ended up staying a month. These two are the nicest and most welcoming guys I could of asked to stay with. I was a bit shy when I arrived alone but at the end of the month they had me back to my old self! Their friends who are over from time to time are also… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Emilia) for host

I stayed with Martin and Alex for 3 weeks and it was one of the greatest experience in my life! Waking up in this beautiful place surrounded by evergreen hills was amazing! My work consists: cleaning house and the backyard, gardening, weeding, watering etc. In their creative kitchen covered with quotes about food I had possibility to paint big… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia)

Emily stayed with us for 3 weeks and was of great help the entire time, she is a soft spoken ,humble ,respectful ,hard worker with a suttle sharp sense of humor. Our 35 windows have never been so clean and our bathrooms sparkled when she was done with them, she also worked in the garden carefully pulling weeds and trimming streamers from the base… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)

Luke stayed a few weeks in august, a pleasure for us ,he is a hard working, polite young man.
He was great help around the property doing all kinds of tasks and always with a smile.
We look forward to his next visit
Thank you for all your help

(Excellent )

13/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host

I had a wonderful time staying with Martin and Alex! They could not have been more welcoming, I felt right at home in their house. Very funny guys with great stories to tell, they were also more than willing to share their knowledge of Italy and help me learn the language. Martin is a gifted chef, he puts a lot of time and effort into the food and… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lauri) for host

Hey! Sorry for the late feedback guys! Stayed here in july 2015 doing a bit of building work & DIY and I felt very welcome :) Alex & Martin are very kind hearted gentlemen and I felt very much at home with them.

Oh and the food was _great_!!!!!!

Highly recommended

All the best <3

(Excellent )

03/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host

I stayed with Martin and Alex for three weeks and had abssolutely the best time. They have work/life balance down to an art form. The food is incredible, the views fatastic, the work is rewarding and never beyond your skill set. The house is creative, fun, and laid back.

I mowed lawns, weeded, worked on a set of stairs and refinished a set of… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)

Nick stayed with us for three weeks in july the entire time he was here it was extremely hot but that did'nt stop him from carrying out the tasks that we gave him to do in the sweltering sun he is a trooper.
Weeding , mowing , helping build a long staircase down a hill, and restoring some old lawn furniture that now looks better than new .
He… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Ohhh Mikey where to begin , if you are looking for someone to up the level of positive energy in your home this is your guy.
He stayed on and off with us for a month as he had other workaway gigs while he was in italy but he always somehow made his way back to the hills, he is a hardworker helping us sand and restore the wooden beams in our… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I stayed with Martin, Alex and Winston for over a month and it was completely life changing. I highly recommend these hosts! The work is very fair, the food is the very best you will have in Italy and you cannot beat the great company. The accommodation was great and I really enjoyed working out in the country.
There was never a dull moment with… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Filip)

Filip stayed with us for 3 weeks ,he is a respectful ,diligent, qiuet ,very hard worker. In other words the perfect workawayer.he was a little shy at first but once we broke the ice he fit in perfectly in our home.
He confronted an array of different task including a compost box we needed, he spent hours working in the garden with florian , and… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Filip) for host

Me and Emilia found out, that we'te coming to Alex and Martin a few days before our arrival, so this was really a last minute, spontaneous trip. But what an expierence that was!

My work consisted of harvesting, mawning a lawn, driving, building a compost, cleaning the car watering the plants and some other small duties around the house. The… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Frowin) for host

The 2 months i stayed with alex and martin in there lovely country house was a time full of peace and joy. I learned many things during this short time and got to know a bunch of great and loving people.
It took no time to feel part of there family and to call there pretty house "home". Specially because i stayed there over christmas and new… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Frowin)

Frowin stayed with us for 6 weeks from mid december till early February he is a hard worker and willing to tackle any task put forth.
clearing bush , washing dishes , driving , mopping floors really just about anything. He fell right into the groove of living in the country and was a great help the entire time he was here. A positive attitude and… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jérôme) for host

What's really important in life?

That's one big question that brought me here. And in the end i was surprised, how many answers i got.

My first Workaway experience with Martin and Alex couldn't have gone better.
I got picked up at Poggio Mirteto train station on my first day. They welcomed me with a huge smile - a first contact, and i… read more had to confront with my first task: get some beer from the market. To me they seemed sympathic from the first moment on.

The whole driveway up to their beautiful house is already an adventure for itself, especially if you go for their pink panda! Right in front of the gate i got welcomed by their dog winston, who has been quite shy in the beginning. But after making the first steps, we then finally got friends. And i also got to know Florian, who's gonna work with you.

The accomodation they offered me were much more comfort than i would have expected. A beautiful small camera with an own bed and a beautifully crafted bath room. I felt very much like home.

Work usually started at 9AM, before, having some coffee together in the kitchen, from where you always have this overwhelming view over the beautiful tuscan hills...

My tasks varied from day to day with mostly work outside. They got a huge piece of land and there are several ongoing projects. Florian, a very encouraged worker, gave me clear instructions most of the time (understand? ) and a cold beer break helps to get even over the harder tasks. Through working with Florian, also my italian language skills increased. I especially learned how to drop a bombfire! :-P But all in all they made sure, i got tasks that i could fulfill. I also had to drive around alot, e.g. to get things from the market.

I worked with them during the whole day and so they gave me the chance to take a trip to their beautiful appartment in roma, where i've spent an incredible weekend!

Martin had always an open ear for me. He is one great cook, i've enjoyed the meals we had together (Pranzo!) very much and later in roma, i had the chance to cook with him in rome. He took me to several very authentic places (cappucino at la sciubba is a must) and gave insight to his work, which is exciting! And also Alex is a really great person. He has a great character and is very open-minded towards life, as Martin is. Unfortunately he has to work most of the time during the week but nonetheless i couldn't have imagined more sympathic hosts for my first experience.

Be prepared, 'cause i'll definitely be back - highly recommend this host!

(Excellent )

10/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jérôme)

Jerome stayed for 3 weeks in February, Alex called him the "gentleman workawayer" a polite, intelligent, hardworking young man. Florian and jerome fixed the roof on the wood shed cleaning the old cotto tiles and then repositioning them , it looks better than new,and lots of clearing brush.His time here was short but we really enjoyed his company… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host

I have stayed with Martin & Alex for just over 6 weeks now. It's has been absolute bliss and jolly good fun. Not only have I learn't valuable skills, but had a bloody good laugh in doing so.

Martin is a fabulous cook, and has awoken a passion inside of me I have for home cooking.
You will never go hungry in this place.

Alex works long… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Talicia & Jackson)

Talicia and Jackson spent two weeks with us in january a young hard working couple who work very well together . Unfortunately during the time they were here mother nature was not so kind and continuos rain restricted most of the work inside , nonethe less they kept busy and made the best of the situation .
Thank you guys for all of your help .

(Excellent )

25/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Dominic) for host

Martin and Alex are fabulous!
Not only by virtue of the fact they live in a pink palace in the country! They are SO welcoming, kind, generous and made our stay better than we could have dreamed. The food is just bliss, the house is stunning and the company... well our sides still hurt from the laughs we had! We were so lucky to spend even a few… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic)

Dominic and Charlotte, seasoned workawayers, stayed with us for the first two weeks in dec 2014 and then again for 2weeks in jan 2015

It was a pleasure to host this young hardworking couple.

Charley painted a few murals on our kitchen wall that came out lovely and after a rocky first encounter with our 28 year old fiat panda she tamed the… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host

I was so lucky to find Martin and Alex! They are working on their new beatiful home. There is plenty of work and projects to be done. But, I can honestly say it will never feel like work! Martin was such an incredible host. He went above and beyond what I was hoping for or expecting in a host. He cooks like a rock star and knows Italy better… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachael)

Rachael stayed with us for two weeks and she was great.
she was sooooo helpful in helping keep the house clean and knows her way around the kitchen like a pro , i think she is now an expert leaf burner and her wreath making skills also came in very handy for our christmas decorations
She painted various murals on the walls in the kitchen that… read more

(Excellent )

24/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Craig A.) for host

I stayed with Martin and Alex for two months and I had a blast! There was - and still is - plenty going on at the house, drawing on different skills and abilities, so be sure to get in touch if you are interested.

Martin and Alex are chilled out guys with wicked senses of humour, and interesting stories. They both repeatedly helped me to find… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Craig A.)

Craig was the first workawyer to stay at our place , he arrived just after we moved in and was key in helping us get started.
He's a polite hard worker with a keen eye for detail and completed all of the tasks that we asked, lots of work on our land, driving all over the sabina getting supplies ,brought an old computer back to life and he even… read more

(Excellent )

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