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We are doing changes at our small family home on our own island in the lagoon of Grado between Venice and Triest. The house is right on the sea but just 200m from the mainland in a natural habitat and Unesco heritage site.
I am a 62 year old entrepreneur who has taken time off to execute this project with his own hands together with help (professional and non-professional ) but in the mindset of tasks and pleasure with good humour and patience...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Interests
Nature
Books
Gardening
Sailing / Boating
Carpentry
Plant care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Next to exploring the natural habitat of the lagoon with 180 species of birds, living close to nature, the nearby village of Aquilea boasts extensive Roman ruins having been one of the biggest cities in the Roman empire. I speak perfect Englisch, German and French and can help improve language skills.
Help
We would be looking for someone having pleasure in working with his hands and has a skill for tinkering and outdoor activities. Help with changes at our small family home together
I am a 62 year old entrepreneur who has taken time off to execute this project with his own hands together with help (professional and non-professional ) but in the mindset of tasks and pleasure with good humour and patience...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a small house with 2 bedrooms and bathrooms as well as large Glamping tents on the island. We will work, shop, cook and grill together.
What else ...
Grado has exquisite beaches, Aquilea is a sleepy village with abundance of Roman history, we have boats, a canoe, bicycles to explore the Unesco heritage surroundings.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
I own a parcel of land of 7000 square meters on the mainland just opposite the island whare a campervan or motorhome can be placed with a beautiful view. Also camping grounds are available with all infrastructure required and a beach just 500m away.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes if he is behaved. I own an Australian Shepherd dog which gets along very well with other pets and we have two cats on the island which can barely be seen ever and keep their distance to take care that no mouse population grows...
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I pitied them because timing was such that one big project needed to be taken care of with high priority which was to dig a huge hole into the ground to be filled with a new waste water tank. This task proved… read more
The work was physical with a LOT of digging but now most of the digging should be done. 😋
Beyond the hard… read more
Obwohl die Arbeit unter der Sommersonne mitunter anstrengend sein konnte, haben die Gesellschaft, das italienische Essen, die (Boots)Ausflüge und die atemberaubende Schönheit der Insel es wettgemacht.
Wir hatten zum einen die Möglichkeit, in vielen verschiedene Bereichen zu arbeiten.
Zum… read more
Living together with him was very harmonic, he adapted to our rhythm and we could choose our own working hours. He also made sure we are comfortable with the tasks we worked on.
Georg provided us with everything we needed (and more), he is really generous and… read more
