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Description
In 2021 we, Anja and Celeste, bought a small hamlet (borgo) in Le Marche. We are two Dutch friends and colleagues. We fell immediately in love with the place, which is beautifully situated in the hills, at 15 minutes driving distance from San Severino. It’s in Italian style with a villa, a few smaller houses, a little church, a school, a swimming pool and a workshop for artists. Some buildings ready for us, others in rough construction with room for imagination and building work. In addition we have extensive farmland with olive and walnut trees, a little stream set in wild groves. We are an agriturismo, farm stay, with olive trees and some wild pieces of land that we would like to turn into a food forest. We are also creating a biological vegetable garden. There is still much work to do to turn the place into a biological farm stay. We need people who would like to contribute to this transformation. The work is very rewarding and fulfilling. We also host groups sometimes and need help with light household work.We provide private accommodation, good food and joyful company.
The help we ask from volunteers are not business activities
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will stay at the countryside and get a feel for the Italian life-style as well as an international mixture. We have visitors from different countries. We speak several languages and one could benefit from that. One could learn about a vegetarian and eco life style.
Help
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We would like to invite workawayers for the first 2 weeks of April. (1 to 14 April) We welcome help with the olive trees, pruning in the garden and starting the organic vegetable garden. There will also be some painting projects inside and outside the house.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Greek: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are very keen in learning to speak Italian.
Accommodation
You will get a private room. Bathroom can be private as well or can be shared with one other person. You can use all the facilities on the premises, including a refreshing dive into the swimming pool.
What else ...
You can go on hikes during your time off. To do sightseeing you will have to rent a car or come by car. We can bring you to the station of San Severino if you would like to make a day trip by train. But you can also relax at our place. We have reasonable good internet at the place.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a wifi connection in all rooms and even outdoor space. We also work on websites and create newsletters with mail chimp and campaign monitor. The internet is ok, not very fast.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a parking space close to the house and a place with a shower and compost toilet for people who want to stay in their camper.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
Not only do they have an absolutely beautiful property in the middle of nature, but also they as human beings are incredible and inspiring in my opinion.
In the mornings there was some gardening work for me to do which I… read more
The house is situated in a beautiful area, surrounded by green hills and olive trees.
It is a beautiful part of the world, however… read more
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Not only do they have an absolutely beautiful property in the middle of nature, but also they as human beings are incredible and inspiring in my opinion.
In the mornings there was some gardening work for me to do which I… read more
The house is situated in a beautiful area, surrounded by green hills and olive trees.
It is a beautiful part of the world, however… read more
I had a super experience in your house.
Thank you for making me feel at home, for the lovely people I met, for the super confortable room with amazing view on the green hills, for everything!
Working there was a pleasure for me, especially trying to cook for your friends as they always appreciated my simple dishes.
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He loved working with our trees, picking olives ( he picked a lot, climbing trees and having fun doing it!). later on he was free-ing our trees from all kinds of stubborn weeds and overgrowth. He really did take care of our land with a lot of love.
Akash is a creative, artistic and spiritual man. He loves to play music, with which… read more
They really looked at what needed to be done and then just set out to do it!
Lisa knows a lot about farming, is strong, hardworking. She is friendly and really loves being outdoors, looking after the land and gardens...On top of that she… read more
