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If you are not from Europe, please provide photos of your visas or personal permission to reside in Europe. We cannot assist with visitors visas. Apparently non EU.Europeans need a special charity visa when coming to Italy.
Dates: 28th of June until 30th of August
Our family—Peter (originally from South Tyrol), Ana (Canadian), and our daughter Natty—live on a small mountain farm in the Italian Alps, at 1600m in the Dolomites. We share our home with eight cows, a dog, and two affectionate cats. ( We sadly cannot accommodate workawayers with pets)
After working for many years with an NGO in Tanzania, we made our home here in the mountains. We’ve had the joy of welcoming volunteers from all over the world and truly value the connections and cultural exchange that come from these experiences.
Peter has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which limits how much he can help with physical tasks. While we have local support with the cows, the gardens are mostly Ana’s responsibility, and she could use an extra pair of hands during the summer.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with others—especially our daughter Natty. She is 29 but functions at the level of a 5-year-old. She has an intellectual disability and epilepsy, and what she really thrives on is company and gentle engagement. She’s full of energy, loves singing, dancing, painting, going for walks, doing yoga on the lawn, and playing ball. She needs daily movement and lots of smiles.
English is essential for clear communication with Natty and our family. It would be a bonus if you also speak some German, as we’d love for Natty to hear and gradually learn more of the language in daily life.
Please only reach out if you’re sincerely open to spending meaningful time with Natty. While garden help is appreciated, her well-being and connection are our top priorities. For both your safety and hers, you’ll never be left alone with her.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d be happy to hear from you and share more about life on our farm.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living on a small remote European farm, learn a new language. Beautiful towns to visit and dolomite mountains for hiking. Looking forward to hearing from you
Help
*️️*️️Please note we have 15 bee hives on our property so if you are allergic to bees please reconsider.
☆☆Please note we eat meat,vegetables, fruit and dairy products very little processed food.
Vegetarians welcome, no vegans.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Accommodation
A two bedroom apartment , bathroom with shower and washing machine. Living room joined to small kitchen and dining room.Small balcony with 2 chairs and table. Lunch is provided however for breakfast and dinner we ask you to prepare yourself (Groceries will be provided). No smoking in any of of our apartments or house. Only smoking outside or on balconies please. No overnight guests allowed.
What else ...
Local bus is 3km walk from our house, but we are willing to give you ride . We are in center of Alps 45 km from Austria and approx 40km from 3 peeks UNESCO world heritage site, and many beautiful small lakes.
The closest airports are Venice / Treviso and Verona approximately 5hours by train or bus. From Venice theCortina Express or Flixbus bus with transfer in Cortina to Toblach where we can pick you up.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (15)
Gargi is an excellent cook. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful Indian cuisine.
Natty looked forward everyday to Gargi's presence whether doing painting, yoga or sauntering around the forests.
Gargi is also a gifted… read more
From the day of arrival they made sure I was feeling home and safe. We went for walks together, explored the area, painted and cooked together!
All the family treated me with kindness and generosity and we've had great conversations throughout the time of my stay.
The Workaway apartment… read more
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Gargi is an excellent cook. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful Indian cuisine.
Natty looked forward everyday to Gargi's presence whether doing painting, yoga or sauntering around the forests.
Gargi is also a gifted… read more
From the day of arrival they made sure I was feeling home and safe. We went for walks together, explored the area, painted and cooked together!
All the family treated me with kindness and generosity and we've had great conversations throughout the time of my stay.
The Workaway apartment… read more
All sweet and cordial people! Ana could cook wonderfully, she also asked every time what we needed for food. We really liked that we could stay in an apartment that offered complete privacy. The apartment has a nice balcony and… read more
If you are fortunate enough to have the chance to host them don't say "No" you won't… read more
I felt confident to describe the task and leave her to it. She cooked several delicious meals for us. Sian was open and ready to adapt to our lifestyle and food regime.
Thank you for… read more
The apartment is very nice und the food was always delicious.
I loved to go out with Ana and Natty for coffee and cake.
Ana always helped me to find a nice hike or a nice place to visit.
I can really recommend to… read more
She weeded my flower garden and did a big tidy up of the vegetable garden. She works well alone and is self motivated.
We wish her all the best and a huge thanks for all the work you did. Looking… read more
I had a wonderful time with Ana, Natty and Peter in the Dolomites. I loved it! Communication with Ana was respectful and clear. She was considerate of my needs.(The accomodation is very very nice. Did I mention the delicious food?) We visited many places together which was very special for me. Natty's enthusiasm for life is contagious.… read more
Her abundance of energy and patience was refreshing. She loves gardening, and her knowledge and enthusiasm was extremely appreciated.
Natty enjoyed every minute she spent with Elaine and happily walked the mountain trails or participated eagerly with the art projects… read more
I did some light carpentry projects for the garden and house and spent a couple of days helping out in the garden. The work was great and easy and left enough time to explore in the afternoons.
The surrounding area of their home is beautiful and… read more
The work was easy and Ana was always willing to increase our less than basic knowledge of gardening. Natty has been our constant source of happiness, such a fun girl with unique sense of humour - we will miss her a lot. Peter was… read more
Ana helps you with anything you need and has good tips… read more
Ana prepared every day a different dish for dinner, alternating the local cuisine with Italian and Canadian dishes: lots of pork sausages, pork ham and just pork prepared in the most surprising… read more
