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6 Apr 2025
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Description
American-German couple, living not far from Pisa since over 20 years on a farm.
We rent several appartments. There is no special need, just general maintenancein the house, the garden and the olive- grove.
Somewhat older people (we are 75 and 68) are also welcome.
For our helper(s) we have a nice room in the attic with bathroom.
during the week there are 10 busses a day from the village(1,1km from our house) to Pisa (10 km).
To Florence you go by bus or train in 1 hour.
From Pisa to Rome 3 hours.
There are many really attractive hikes in the area.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
With us one could pratice English, German, Italian.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
general maintenance-help such as one would find on any farm
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
big room in the attic with private bath and kitchen-area , if desired
What else ...
bus/train; WIFI is available; very quite place; many museums and historical places close by.In case of mutual interest free time or some activities could be shared.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 873637996761
Feedback (19)
28 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
Another workaway host cancelled on me in the last minute, so I reached out to Daniel to ask if it was possible to stay with them and I got an answer almost instantly which reassured me a lot about my plans. Even though my arrival was last minute, Gerda and Daniel were very ready to welcome me in the best way. Gerda was always asking me if… read more
10 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (EnviroNZ) for host
Almost three weeks in this beautiful valley and I had an amazing time. Collecting and preparing wood for the heating season gets you back into shape again. Working in the olive grove with a great view is like meditating for me and seeing Lee still being that fit is so inspiring. Though having different opinions about life we had great laughs and… read more
28 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
I am very glad that I was able to make my first workaway experience with Gerda and Daniel, absolutely open and loving people who always have an open ear and a joke on the lips.
Montemagno is a beautiful little place surrounded by thousands of olive trees, here you can relax and enjoy the sun, at night you have a beautiful view of the city of… read more
Montemagno is a beautiful little place surrounded by thousands of olive trees, here you can relax and enjoy the sun, at night you have a beautiful view of the city of… read more
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28 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
Another workaway host cancelled on me in the last minute, so I reached out to Daniel to ask if it was possible to stay with them and I got an answer almost instantly which reassured me a lot about my plans. Even though my arrival was last minute, Gerda and Daniel were very ready to welcome me in the best way. Gerda was always asking me if… read more
10 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (EnviroNZ) for host
Almost three weeks in this beautiful valley and I had an amazing time. Collecting and preparing wood for the heating season gets you back into shape again. Working in the olive grove with a great view is like meditating for me and seeing Lee still being that fit is so inspiring. Though having different opinions about life we had great laughs and… read more
28 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
I am very glad that I was able to make my first workaway experience with Gerda and Daniel, absolutely open and loving people who always have an open ear and a joke on the lips.
Montemagno is a beautiful little place surrounded by thousands of olive trees, here you can relax and enjoy the sun, at night you have a beautiful view of the city of… read more
Montemagno is a beautiful little place surrounded by thousands of olive trees, here you can relax and enjoy the sun, at night you have a beautiful view of the city of… read more
4 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aidan) for host
Gerda and Daniel are absolutely incredible!! They're very intelligent, both of them read a lot and are well informed about different subjects such as geopolitics, history and health. Besides all these subjects, they also helped me to improve my English, which was something that I was concerned. Their location is beautiful and, although the job is… read more
17 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Andrii) for host
I spent two weeks in July with Gerda and Daniel. First and positive experience :)
The hosts are very interesting personalities. The work wasn't too hard and I had enough time to read, explore the area further or less further ( fortress of Verucca is really worth to visit). Conversations and raised topics during meals were equally interesting and… read more
The hosts are very interesting personalities. The work wasn't too hard and I had enough time to read, explore the area further or less further ( fortress of Verucca is really worth to visit). Conversations and raised topics during meals were equally interesting and… read more
30 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jorge)
Jorge stayed several weeks on our farm and we didn t like to see him going.
He does the work as he is asked to, is reliable and an really sympathatic person around you.
In our oliveyard he cut a big lot of grass, tireless!
We recommend him highly and would like to see him again over here whenever he would want to come back.
Ciaosito, Jorge!!
He does the work as he is asked to, is reliable and an really sympathatic person around you.
In our oliveyard he cut a big lot of grass, tireless!
We recommend him highly and would like to see him again over here whenever he would want to come back.
Ciaosito, Jorge!!
(Very good)
13 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host
Gerda and Daniel are very hospitable, funny and caring hosts. They are both very cultured and knowledgeable which made for great dinner conversations. Their spot in the midst of the Tuscan hills is stunning. The work involved primarily gardening (bush-wacking, as Daniel would say) and the workload was very fair. Besides, the hours spent relaxing… read more
22 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (kamarella) for host
Thank you Gerda and Daniel!!! It was a awesome and intensive week we spend together.
Gerda and Daniel are great hosts. They´re very funny, helpfull and open minded people. We (family with one child) spend one week in their isola verde in the mountains between olive trees. We helped with different kind of woodwork , cooking and computer-things.… read more
Gerda and Daniel are great hosts. They´re very funny, helpfull and open minded people. We (family with one child) spend one week in their isola verde in the mountains between olive trees. We helped with different kind of woodwork , cooking and computer-things.… read more
17 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I was here for only three short days, but I enjoyed each one and getting to know Gerda and Daniel and working on their farm! While I was there, the temperatures had dropped to a very unusual cold, but we didn't let that dampen our spirits, we did the work that needed to be done, and I was happy to help with whatever they needed. They live in a… read more
15 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Amber was only with us for three day as she had other obligations. Still , that was enough time for us to realize that she could make a positive contribution just about anywhere. She has our reccomendation. The work we gave her was physical and not so easy, but she did it without question. She also helped us with computer problems.
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chao)
It is difficult to find words to express how much we enjoyed Chaos stay with us. We were a bit apprehensive before she arrived but that faded away instantly. Chao is an independent and strong-minded young lady who can take care of herself. She is a city girl but took to life on our farm with the greatest of ease. Chao fulfilled her duties… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
Olives, olives, endless olives. Haunting your dreams, falling all around you in a relentless, restless delirium - olives: ladies and gentleman, this is Daniel and Gerda October 2017.
Okay, all jokes aside - I spent a fantastic two weeks during the October harvest with Daniel and Gerda who, amongst their plethora of diverse personalities and… read more
Okay, all jokes aside - I spent a fantastic two weeks during the October harvest with Daniel and Gerda who, amongst their plethora of diverse personalities and… read more
17 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mary & Paul) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was wonderful and unique. Daniel and Gerda have a lovely location on a hillside less than a mile from the village of Montemagno. We worked in the garden and the olive grove, did some cleaning of their apartments, helped with laundry, and general house maintenance, and they even seemed to like my… read more
12 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ethan) for host
Thank you Daniel and Gerda for a wonderful stay in Montemagno!
Daniel and Gerda were very funny, relaxed, and provided great company. We had many interesting and entertaining conversations. Meals were always delicious and there was plenty of bread, cheese, and obviously olive oil. The region of Montemagno is lovely and there are lots of areas to… read more
Daniel and Gerda were very funny, relaxed, and provided great company. We had many interesting and entertaining conversations. Meals were always delicious and there was plenty of bread, cheese, and obviously olive oil. The region of Montemagno is lovely and there are lots of areas to… read more
2 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
We really enjoyed our stay with Daniel and Gerda, they are a witty and light-hearted couple, with whom we had many an animated conversation, shared a great deal of laughter, and engaged in passionate debates. Both sharp and full of vitality, they were wonderful hosts. Daniel has accumulated a wealth of experiences, knowledge and stories from his… read more
5 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Madeline ) for host
I stayed with Gerda and Daniel for about 5 days and enjoyed this workaway experience enormously. Gerda and Daniel did everything to make me feel at home, right from the moment, when they came to get me at the train station. Daniel and Gerda are open and easy to get along with. Daniel is very patient and laid back and provided chores that were easy… read more
31 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rubén) for host
It was my first workaway experience and I only have good words to say about Gerda and Daniel. I was with them for a week and they made me feel very comfortable from the first moment ,the tasks were not hard and I really enjoyed spending time with them and knowing more about their lifestyle.
Thanks for all !
Thanks for all !
31 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Florencia)
W O R K A W A Y
o r e i d a d o
n i a n o y a u
d g s k r f p t
e i o y a a t h
r n n f b r a f
f a a u l i b u
u l b n e n l l
l l g e l
l e
P.S We liked them a lot !
o r e i d a d o
n i a n o y a u
d g s k r f p t
e i o y a a t h
r n n f b r a f
f a a u l i b u
u l b n e n l l
l l g e l
l e
P.S We liked them a lot !
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Florencia) for host
Gerda and Lee are a lovely couple who know how to enjoy their lives. We were absolutely inspired by them and their lifestyle. Both of them are strong, healthy and active - they never seem to get tired. They have a great sense of humour and we had lots of fun spending time with them and talking about everything.
We enjoyed our work in their farm.… read more
We enjoyed our work in their farm.… read more
11 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jodi) for host
Gerda and Daniel are incredible people. We had much variety, as far as work is concerned. From the moment I arrived I felt as part of their family. Easy going and happy people. I enjoyed my stay there, and it went by much too fast. I look forward to seeing them again.
Ciao Ciao,
Jodi
Ciao Ciao,
Jodi
6 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karen)
Karen was a special experience for us. There was no tasks which she didn t handle in an optimal way and with graet naturality. Besides beeing a really smart and interesting person. We would open our doors ( in that case specially the attic, where she loved to stay) with great enthousiasm whenever she might return to Italy and hopefully approaches… read more
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host
Even though this was just my second Workaway experience, I'm beginning to see a common thread amongst the hosts on Workaway; generosity, kindness, intelligence and open hearts.
I loved getting to know Gerda and Daniel. I loved their Tuscan lifestyle and how much they appreciated my help. If you are lucky enough to spend time with them, you will be… read more
I loved getting to know Gerda and Daniel. I loved their Tuscan lifestyle and how much they appreciated my help. If you are lucky enough to spend time with them, you will be… read more
1 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jakob & Magdalena) for host
Lee and Gerda are so great people!
We don't want to write one of these ass-kissing feedbacks that are completly exaggerated and just written to get a good review back, but it honestly was one of our greatest experiences with workaway (and we have experienced a lot)!
What felt really good was how much they appreciated not only our work, but as… read more
We don't want to write one of these ass-kissing feedbacks that are completly exaggerated and just written to get a good review back, but it honestly was one of our greatest experiences with workaway (and we have experienced a lot)!
What felt really good was how much they appreciated not only our work, but as… read more
5 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Theo)
with theo , our first experience with workaway, we got really spoiled.
we can recommend him for any occupation and miss him as an interesting friend who it was a pleasure to spend time with.
we can recommend him for any occupation and miss him as an interesting friend who it was a pleasure to spend time with.
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Theo) for host
Looking for a new experience through workaway i sure found it with Gerda and Daniel. They both were wunderfull hosts, kind, nice and caring and made me feel at home from the first day i arrived.
The work out in the open, gathering, burning and chopping wood, preparing the nets for the olive harvest, picking apples etc., was realy nice and not to… read more
The work out in the open, gathering, burning and chopping wood, preparing the nets for the olive harvest, picking apples etc., was realy nice and not to… read more
