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Description
The white asparagus of Bassano is a traditional delicacy of this area . It is served with eggs , added to the risotto or to the salad, grilled or fried.
I have a small personal asparagus plantation, help is required in the early morning from 6 am until 11 am to pick up and wash the white asparagus. The season to collect asparagus range from March until May. Shared meals and accomodation in single room is provided.
I live in the countryside area in a small farm with 2 lovely old dogs, 2 cats ,one horse, ducks and chickens .
Horse riders are welcome !
The house is 15 min from lovely villages : Bassano del Grappa, Cittadella, Castelfranco.
You may reach Venezia, Vicenza, Trento , Verona and Padova within one hour by train from the house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about our tradition of asparagus which is available only during springtime, you may learn how to pick up and cook them or make a lovely risotto as our grandparents used to do. You may visit the beautiful village of bassano and cittadella which are just 15 minutes away and explore the area around it. We can provide bycicle in case you wish to explore the countryside around .
Please note that it’s countryside area so you will work outdoor and in contact with animals and nature .
Help
You will need to be able to wake up early morning, the work consist in removing nylon cover from the plantation and wash the asparagus after collection. You will will be required to collect the asparagus after being picked up and put them in water buckets. After that to pack them in small bunches and tied them up with plastic band . No special skills are required it is quite simple but you shouldn’t have allergies to pollen or plants because you will be required to touch te soil or work in contact with it. If you are interested you may contact us and we can send you a video so you may watch how it is done .
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
Single room with shared bathroom in a big country house. Meals will be served and prepared around 12.00/13.00 and dinner at 19.00/20.00.
If you have any dietary requirement (vegan, vegetarian, no dairy etc please let us know we will do our best to accommodate your taste).
You may help yourself from the kitchen if you wish extra snacks during the day.
Supermarket, shops and restaurants within walking distance.
You may use washing machine , internet WiFi , computer in the house.
What else ...
Transport:
5 min walk from bus reaching Bassano del Grappa, cittadella and Padova. Bus every hour.
10 min drive ( we can drive you there ) to train station connecting you to Venezia , Verona and Vicenza and Trento .
Free bicycle in the house.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
