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Lets create a self-sufficient and nature-based life in Urbino, Italy

  • Last activity : 19 Jul 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We (Maria and Christoph) moved from Vienna to Italy to get out of the city and produce our own food, contain a self-sufficient and nature-based life. We live in an italian country house located on the edge of a nature reserve with farmland, greenhouse, food forest with extensive chicken grazing and forest area. Our goal is the constant learning process and experimentation of organic farming methods.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We will spend time, eat and live together. In the morning we are planning and discussing weekly and daily tasks, before and after lunch there is time for daily work in the house and garden, seasonal harvesting and processing according to the annual cycle.

  • Help

    Help

    Harvesting and processing of home-grown or wild-collected food, planting new crops and trees, tilling or improving soil, wood-related tasks (we heat exclusively with wood: this category covers timber harvesting, processing, replanting), composting, maintenance or restoration of the house and grounds, fence building, landscape design, tasks arising from living together.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The house is big with a large common area and you will have your own room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    What else?
    The site is surrounded by several hiking trails into the Cesane Mountains, as well as cornfields and vineyards on green hills and densely wooded mountain ranges. Not far from the Renaissance city of Urbino, between the Cesane Mountains and the Metauro River, in the middle of a valley, our house has been inhabited and cultivated from the Middle Ages until modern times.
    and fell into oblivion. Rediscovered almost 20 years ago, my mother lovingly rebuilt it. There are many beautiful places to climb, swim, hike, etc. in the area.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    The road to come here is a bit wild - but if you can make it: why not?

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a woman holding a large tomato, with a man standing beside her, both appearing to be in a happy and relaxed state.
The image depicts a charming stone house with a tiled roof, adorned with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, set against a serene blue sky backdrop.
The image depicts a cozy room with a daybed, bookshelves, and a window, bathed in natural light, evoking a sense of warmth and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene view from a room through a large window, showcasing a stone patio, lush trees, and a bright sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a tree with lush green leaves, a dirt path, and various plants, bathed in sunlight.

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