Farm and historic preservation in a traditional medieval village in Montebuono, Italy

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  Description

  We are a small farm and artists residency located in Montebuono (RI) one hour from Rome, Italy. We are looking for mature, independent volunteers to help with general garden duties such as cutting and pruning fruit trees (olives and grapevines), cutting grass, burning debris, and garden work like planting and hoeing. Some operation of gas-powered equipment (lawnmower, brush cutter, chainsaw) may be included based on experience.
  
  Additional duties bases on experience include home improvement like painting and large and small repairs to our historic structure and residency house.
  
  A drivers license is helpful for running errands. Some house-sitting duties are available if there is interest and depending on dates.
  
  Volunteers will stay at the residency house in the town of Montebuono, which has all amenities, while the farm is a 15-minute walk. Lodging is included and there is a small stipend for board depending on hours, TBD.
  
  The house has all equipment for an analog photography darkroom and we host projects in fresco painting.
  
  We are artists and art professors. We are founders of thebottegaprojects, an artist collective and residency program.
  
  Rome is accessible by public transportation.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Full immersion in traditional medieval Italian village

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  General caring for fruit trees and garden, Some physical help in cutting, hauling and burning. Projects vary based on experience. General maintenance of historic home in town.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  English and Italian
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  Accommodation

  Independent house. Private or shared house in town with kitchen. two double bedrooms, studio space, and one bathroom, some outdoor space. Each bedroom has a private work space for artwork or study.
  Volunteer hours (approximately 4 -5 hours per day) cover lodging. Meals are not included. This situation is great for independent workaways who have a personal project.

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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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