Home and gardening tasks in the hills of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, Grizzana Morandi, Italy

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  Description

  We are a Dutch/Belgian couple, living with our 7 year old son Oskar in a small village halfway between Bologna and Firenze. Coming from the city (Brussels and Amsterdam) ten years ago we chose to live an outdoor life. Mieke works from home as an editor. Jurriaan works around the house and garden, has built a wood cabin/garage, he mainly does the cooking,... We renovated our house, but we still have a lot of plans (build a clay pizza oven, ...) and we could use help with a lot of little and bigger tasks around and in our beautiful countryhouse.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love languages (we speak Dutch, English, Italian, Mieke also French and Jurriaan a bit of German). We can learn about eco friendly gardening, carpentry, outdoor life, we love different cuisines and can teach about Indonesian cooking, making bread,... We are ready to share all our talents and experiences with you.

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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

  We have a big house and garden with a lot of possibilities for helping hands. A lot depends on what someone is able or willing to do, but experience with (eco friendly) gardening and DIY construction is much appreciated. Babysitting is not necessary, but optional. Native speakers who want to learn our son English are also welcome.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  German: Beginner

  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

  Private room with king size bed, small private bathroom with shower, private access to the garden. It's a very quiet place, and in summer it never gets too hot even without air conditioning (we are at 700 m).
  The room where you will stay is part of an apartment that we also will be renting out now and then. So it's better to plan your stay in advance. But there is always the possibility to sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in our work studio (with less privacy and no private bathroom).
  We prefer to share all meals. We eat at very regular times and Oskar goes to bed early, especially for Italian standards (in school weeks before 20.30).

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  What else ...

  We live in a small village with a lot of families with children, there is a bar/pizzeria within walking distance (closed in winter). We live in the middle of nature with beautiful views and great opportunities for hiking. There is little public transport, but we can give a lift to the train station of Grizzana Morandi.

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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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?

  Two

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  Hours expected

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