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I am 46 years old, I am a woodworker and farmer and horsemanship-teacher. My daughters are grown up. In my place, there lives also my ex-partner, tenant Lisa and during summertime many friends and guests.
We have solar power and cook/heat on/with fire, resources are used with care and we try to waste as less as possible and use possibly organic soaps. The daily meals are based on what we find in the garden and root cellar 😊
I appreciate if you can survive without cellphone for half a day and have a solid self responsibility ☺️
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn Italian and/or German, go to the Locarno Film Festival in the summer and attend other local music festivals, you can also learn a lot of crafts here and i will explain you everything about the local cultural heritage and biodiversity!
Help
On this small mountain farm with donkeys and horses, you will feed animals in the winter months and help with all sorts of pasture care , such as cutting bushes and digging thorns. You will learn to use tools and small machines and can learn German or Italian. In the summer months, it's all about harvesting hay, bringing animals to their summer alpine pastures, putting up fences, tending to the vegetable garden, etc.
You will only be involved in non profit tasks that serve for our self-sufficiency.
You should be comfortable hiking (fitness) and like mountains. (Quote by workawayer Cailin:”being athletically inclined and physically fit is beneficial “)
The mountains are steep here and sea level difference to move from one place to another can be up to 1300 meters.
I provide local vegetarian food as much as you can eat :-) . Normally you will only be on duty half days and have a lot of free time.
I like welcoming adventurers from all over the world that respect nature and share consciousness regarding solidarity and climate.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: IntermediateThis 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
We have various options for accommodation, e.g. single room in the main house, small yurt, mountain hut, etc. Where you will sleep depends on the season.
What else ...
We are near the river and there are great swimming opportunities here, the bus stop is 15 minutes away on foot and there is a connection to Locarno every half hour.
There are magnificent hiking and climbing options here, if you like these kind of outdoor sports/living, you are in the perfect place!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Only small campervan such as vw minibus or similar
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (12)
Thank you Lauge for helping and sharing “hygge” moments!
Good luck for your future 🍀
She is such a lovely, skilled, and kind woman. She warmly invited me to join her for various activities, including a concert, horseback riding, and personal sightseeing tours in Locarno and Lugano with her daughter — all of which were great fun and very enjoyable!
The place is stunning. Her home… read more
Negli ultimi due mesi ha seguito tutti i compiti richiesti con competenza e aveva sempre gli occhi e il cuore aperti per il benessere degli animali e le persone!
Grazie Stefy 🙏
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Thank you Lauge for helping and sharing “hygge” moments!
Good luck for your future 🍀
She is such a lovely, skilled, and kind woman. She warmly invited me to join her for various activities, including a concert, horseback riding, and personal sightseeing tours in Locarno and Lugano with her daughter — all of which were great fun and very enjoyable!
The place is stunning. Her home… read more
Negli ultimi due mesi ha seguito tutti i compiti richiesti con competenza e aveva sempre gli occhi e il cuore aperti per il benessere degli animali e le persone!
Grazie Stefy 🙏
Apart from that she has many talents and interests and socialises very well in any context!
Cailin i already miss you 🥰
Concerning work he has a lot of skills and knowledge and experience in various things! He is also very careful with the tools and machines what i really appreciate 😉! Since he is very active in sports and knows how to… read more
This position is well suited for someone who enjoys being active outdoors and spending time with animals, though Patrizia does a great job at matching tasks to individual skills and interests.… read more
Patrizia as a person is more focused on everyone having a good time, being comfortable, and creating connections than… read more
He is a person that knows connecting with people and especially children and likes to participate. Other than that he’s a fabulous cook who’s way of preparing vegetables i highly recommend to any vegetarian… read more
Thank you for the opportunity to wake up for a… read more
Other than being very skilful and experienced at work he is also a real poet and philosopher who’s storytelling entertained me, my family and friends and made… read more
Thank you Edward!
Patti is an incredible woman who you can learn from in a lot of ways. I would love to learn more about the… read more
She also has a great sensibility for both animals and people! Her enthusiasm for my activities gave my daily life a new refreshing point of view!
I’d love her to come back!
I miss you Elsa!
Thank you Greta!
The place is absolutely beautiful and you can take walks around the area and by the river, and you can easily visit Locarno.
At the… read more
I was very happy with her!
I stayed for 10 days in total in the farm and I helped in the stable and with the garden. I also had the chance to join some of the… read more
