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Help us at our eco-glamping and experience country life in Tuscany, Italy

  • Last activity : 16 Feb 2025

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    OPEN POSITION: Full season (May–October 2025)

    Love nature and hospitality? Join us to help manage our eco-glamping and farmhouse in the stunning Tuscan countryside.

    We’re looking for a couple of enthusiastic, hardworking individuals who appreciate rural life and teamwork.


    Your tasks will include:
    - Preparing and cleaning accommodations.
    - Ensuring smooth operations (e.g., refilling water tanks, restocking pantry).
    - Welcoming guests and assisting with check-ins and check-outs.
    - Gardening, basic maintenance, and laundry.

    💡 Important: This is a hands-on role that can be physically demanding, ideal for those who are looking for outdoor working experience

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    By joining us, you’ll gain:
    * Valuable experience in hospitality management and sustainable living.
    * A true taste of Tuscan countryside life: breathtaking sunsets, delicious homegrown food, and much more!

    We’re an architect and a digital marketer (42 and 35), originally from Milan and Bologna, we traveled a lot around the world and we chose this lifestyle 8 years ago.
    We love sharing our knowledge and experiences with others.

    We regularly host workers and often have friends over for small gatherings.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We need your support during spring and summer to run our eco-glamping site and farmhouse in Lajatico, Tuscany.

    Our site includes:
    * 4 safari tents with private patios, bathrooms, and showers
    * A large common kitchen and shared outdoor area
    * At the main house: kitchen, living room, studio, and 3 guest rooms where we occasionally host guests

    Your tasks:
    * Clean and prepare tents and guest facilities
    * Maintain facilities (refill water tanks, restock groceries, etc.)
    * Greet guests and support managing check-ins/check-outs
    * Gardening, basic maintenance, and laundry
    * Occasionally assist with meal preparation for groups

    You’ll gain practical countryside skills such as baking sourdough bread, preserving seasonal produce, growing vegetables, and preparing simple, healthy meals with local ingredients.

    Our property:
We have 34 hectares of olive groves, gardens, and woods. The campsite is 800 meters from our house, surrounded by pure wilderness.
    You’ll enjoy this role if you love solitude, outdoor activities, and peaceful environments.

    Working hours: Approx. 5 hours/day (varies depending on bookings) + 1 day off/week.
    - Some days are light with a few hours of work, while others (like retreats or group events) may be busier.
    - We’ll plan and adjust schedules together to ensure balance and flexibility.

    💶 We offer: €1,000/month per couple + private accommodation for two + basic groceries for full board

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You’ll stay in a renovated caravan 200 meters from the main house, featuring a double bed, sofa, kitchenette, bathroom with hot-water shower and a private outdoor area.

    We provide seasonal basic groceries from our farm and local producers (e.g., pasta, rice, eggs, cheese, fresh veggies). In town you can find supermarkets and grocery stores.

    If no guests are booked, you are more than welcome to enjoy a night in one of our safari tents all for yourself!

    Important:
    * Our house is 5 km from Lajatico town, reachable via a dirt road. No public transport is available, so having a car is highly recommended for exploring Tuscany.
    * Summers can be hot, but our hilltop location (400 meters above sea level) ensures cool breezes in the mornings and evenings.

    We live with two friendly dogs and a cat

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The surrounding area offers endless opportunities for nature lovers. Directly from our house there are many trails that lead into the woods where you can explore scenic treks and wild nature.

    We are 15monutes drive from Lajatico, home to the famous Teatro del Silenzio and Andrea Bocelli’s annual concert.

    Beautiful beaches or rivers are just a 50-minute drive away

    In summer, local villages come alive with festivals, markets, and food events. We’ll happily share our tips for exploring hidden spots and off-the-beaten-path activities.

    Nearby famous attractions (by car):
    
Volterra - 30 min drive

    San Giminiano - 45 min drive

    Pisa - 50 min drive
    Florence - 1 hr drive

    Lucca - 1 hr drive
    Siena and Val D'Orcia- 2 hr drive



  • 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?

    Two

Host ref number: 828675146692

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