Eco-glamping in Lajatico, Italy

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  Description

  We need help running our new eco-glamping: there are 3 safari tents with toilets and shared kitchen on a remote hill in the middle of nature.
  
  Tasks include assisting with check-in and check-out, preparing the tents and accommodation for guests, making sure everything works at the campsite, a bit of gardening and maintenance.
  
  SEASONAL POSITION: May to September

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are an architect and a digital marketer (40 and 33) who moved to the countryside and away from Milan a couple years ago.
  We still have our own jobs part-time (architect and digital marketer) so we do spend time during the day in the studio with our laptops and wifi.
  
  By working here you will get hands-on experience in hospitality management and farm life.
  Moreover you will get a good feeling of what living in the Tuscan countryside means: extraordinary skies and sunsets, homegrown italian food and many other beautiful things.
  
  We also host Workawayers through workaday or woofing to help with daily tasks such as taking care of the veggie garden, fruit and general maintenance.
  We often have friends visiting and we host parties every now and then. We've travelled a lot around the world and are happy to share experiences and meet other travellers.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  We need help managing the hospitality in our eco-glamping in summertime, we have 3 safari tents for rent and tasks include:
  - managing check-in and welcoming of guests
  - keeping the groceries shop and breakfast pantry in stock and checking everything is available
  - making sure everything works and runs smoothly
  - cleaning and preparing the tents and facilities
  - a bit of gardening and maintenance
  
  In 2023 we have opened a eco-glamping on a remote hill in the middle of nature in Tuscany.
  There are 3 safari tents, each tent has a private patio, dedicated bathroom and shower and a large common area with a fully equipped kitchen.
  
  The campsite is 800 meters away from our house, immersed in the woods and wild nature.
  We live in an isolated place, which makes it very unique because you feel immersed into nature, but it can feel lonely if you are not used to it. You'll love it if you are a person who enjoys alone time and entertains with outdoors activities into nature.
  
  
  Working hours: 4 hours /day on average depending on occupancy (we have recently opened so we are not always fully booked!)
  Wage €8/hour

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We have an independent caravan close to the house, interiors renovated, toilet with shower and kitchenette. This allows you to have your own space while being very close to our house and share meals with us and our friends when you want to!
  
  We expect Workawayers to keep the place clean and tidy - we've put a lot of hard work in the renovation and care deeply for our home, please respect that.
  
  Please note that the house is 5km from the nearest town. The road for the large part is a dirt road and there is no public transport.
  We do drive to town every couple days and you are welcome to get a ride. Lajatico it's a small town with just a few food shops, a restaurant and one bar.
  
  In summer season in Tuscany there is water shortage, so we must avoid its waste, and it can be very hot.
  
  In the house live two sweet (and big) dogs and a cat.

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  What else ...

  From the farm there are many trekking tours and natural attractions (waterfalls, ponds, windmills, etc).

  
  We are 5 km from Lajatico, the nearest town - which is famous for hosting Teatro del Silenzio and Bocelli's yearly concert.


  Beach is 45 minutes drive away.
  
  By car you can visit all main attractions of Tuscany:
  
Volterra - 20 min drive

  San Giminiano - 40 min drive

  Pisa - 50 min drive
  Florence - 1 hr drive

  Lucca - 1 hr drive
  Siena - 2 hr drive


  
  We can help rent a bike or car.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  variable during the day, 11-15