Family farm in the natural park of Mount Subasio, Italy

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  Description

  We are a family farm located in the natural park of Mount Subasio on a hill 6 Km from the city of Assisi.
  We have been living here since 2009 but this year we started a project to create a non-formal education center for young people that want to learn an alternative lifestyle with respect towards the nature that surrounds us.
  The farm is mostly self-sufficient, our water comes from a spring, some of the electricity from solar panels, and most of the food comes form our garden, orchard, and fields.
  All the produce is for our own consumption and we do not sell to the public.
  
  In the morning we grow our food and take care of the farm; and in the afternoon we have activities and courses like: hiking in the park; weaving of baskets of various materials; distillation of essential oils; making creams and candles from beeswax; sourdough bread; recognizing and picking wild herbs.
  
  We are four, Tsuf (2000), Nevet (2003), and our parents Simon and Noa.
  Both of us were homeschooled; we play the accordion and we have at home also other musical instruments like guitar and piano for the guests.
  
  You are welcome for a period from one week to one month. The accommodation is a private loft in our house or for the more adventurous we can offer a tent (in summer);
  The meals are shared, everyone takes turns to cook.
  Our diet is vegetarian and we ask to please respect the place without smoking and alcohol.
  
  We speak Italian, English and Hebrew; one of us speaks also French and Spanish.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You could learn about yourself and your relationship with nature, how to live simply and as self sufficient as possible.
  We can teach you how to grow your own food, how to make baskets, bread, essential oils, and other various activities that we do on the farm.
  During your stay you will be a part of our family.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  The help needed depends a lot on the period, some of the things our guests can help us with are:
  Growing our own vegetables, fruit, nuts, wheat, lavender and other officinal plants; taking care of the donkeys; alternative beekeeping; seed saving; picking and drying fruit for the winter; making plants and trees from seeds, cuttings and grafts; picking wood in the forest; maintenance of the equipment, fences, the electricity and water systems.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hebrew: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We speak Italian, English and Hebrew. One of us speaks also French and Spanish and is currently learning a few other languages.
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  Accommodation

  We offer accommodation in a private room in our house, or we can provide a tent with mattress and bedding (in summer) if you want to sleep outdoors.
  
  The meals are shared, all our guests eat with us, we offer 3 meals a day and guests can help in the preparation. All our meals are vegetarian.

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  What else ...

  Around our place there are several very beautiful walking trails inside the natural park of mount Subasio.
  There are many magical towns in the area such as Assisi, Spello and other less known places.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

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