Experience a self-sufficient life in the hills of Le Marche, near the coast, Italy

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  Description

  We are a young Dutch couple and we have bought a house in the hills of Le Marche.
  
  We both had a good job, new cars and everything we wanted but we weren't happy,
  So we flipped over our lifes and now we are here.
  We are both living a farm life with both a higher education. ( agriculture & hospitality ) and we are loving it.
  
  We own a house with 4ha of land in the beautiful hills of Le Marche. In the province Fermo we are trying to live a self- sufficient life. We have some animals like chickens and rabbits a dog and cats.
  On our land we have a veg garden, olive trees, Lemon trees, almond and hazelnut trees.
  
  All the trees are planted in 2018-2019 apart from some Olive trees. One part ( 30 trees are about 60-70yrs) and one piece of land full with young trees. ( planted 2018 ).
  We farm organic. We have a veg garden with a no-till system. Or how they call it here Sinergico.
  
  Apart from all the day to day work on the land we have some big projects running which we have started ourselves but we could use some extra hands.
  We have bought a pretty old house. ( build 1880-1900 ) and it needs some work. We are preparing all the work that is needed to get it back to the original state. Back to the bricks.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live in a small town Monterubbiano. It's about 8km from the coast. There is a lot of culture going on here. We are surrounded by farmland and we live in the countryside.
  
  We can learn you a lot about plantlife itself.
  How to cultivate anything
  How to cut Olive and fruit trees
  How to get Self sufficient - Step by Step -
  How to reduce your running costs by making different choices.
  
  We make our own deoderant, toothpaste, bread, pasta, pizza, tomatosauce, Limoncello etc.

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  Help

  What can be done during the year:
  
  - Olive harvest is done in October. We have over 150 trees at different places nearby.
  - Day to day work garden
  - Some garden projects , putting up fencing at the chicken coop and the veg garden.
  - Cutting wood in our small forest
  - Daily check on animals ( water and food )

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  You will be sleeping on the 2nd floor of the house. We have a small room available. It's basic. We have a double bed. Private shower and toilet are also available.
  
  Our house has 3 floors. Ground floor is all garage and working space. We live on the first floor.
  We have 2 kitchens. One on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
  We also have a lovely terrace where we normally have a chill moment or a break.

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  What else ...

  On your time off, if you love nature, there are a lot of walking possibilities. We have bike or a electical bike available.
  For emergencies there is a car available.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  The bedroom on the 2nd floor has a good connection with wifi.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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