Enjoy appennini hills and countryside culture. Stay and help me with renovations and gardening near Bologna, Italy

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Ciao! My name is Pietro, I'm 36 years old. I worked as researcher in university (history) and now I am a gardener. I like reading, good music and chinese martial arts. After some years of working and travelling abroad I decided to put my savings in a life project: I bought a small property with an old farmhouse and I'm working to renovate the building and to make the property a nice place to live in, in harmony with the environment and with the rhythm of nature in general
The main tasks if you're visiting me will be building and gardening work, but i will appreciate also any type of artistic or handicraftsman contribution.
The house is in the middle of the hill countryside in the Appennini mountains, 13 km south from the nearest city (Imola, where i lived until 24). The landscape is unique and beatiful, characterized by "calanchi": very peculiar clay mountains. The property is located in the middle of the pasture land of a sheep sheperd.
Hope you can come and enjoy this peaceful place, not very far (40 km) from Bologna, one of the most interesting city in Italy for cultural, artistic and gastronomic heritage.
See you soon! :)
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Art project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn by enjoying the rythm of work of the countryside, so the skills you will get will depend mainly on the season. Anyway I am a decent gardener and mason!
Help
The tasks will be varying depending on the moment you come, on the season and the unpredictable walk of life.
Anyway the main tasks will be (re)building, gardening and housekeeping.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Arabic: Beginner
Accommodation
NO INTERNET CONNECTION AVAILABLE / NO CELLPHONE LINE / NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT .
There will always be hot water and firewood heating when needed. If the house is not too crowded you'll have your personal bedroom.
What else ...
The principles that run my house are the same ones who rule my life: respect, responsability, freedom. This means there are no formal rules or strict policies, if you believe in self-respect and tolerance you're more than welcome. This doesn't mean you'll not have hard work from time to time! :P
It's a smoker's house and we have a big dog, very friendly!
NO INTERNET CONNECTION AVAILABLE / NO CELLPHONE LINE / NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT .
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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17/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Dara & Jazz)

Dara is just great. She is young but very mature and responsible! She was ready to accomplish any task and she was never afraid of hard physical work. Plus she has been a very nice company in the free time and she felt like family at my place :). Very recommended workawayer!!

(Excellent )

16/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Dara & Jazz) for host

Pietro is a considerate, kind and layed back person. I got the chance to see another way of life at his place. Reading and resting after working and accomplishing something new every day. It made me consider to live on the countryside myself some day. This experience turned into a memory I'd like to nourish!
Ci vediamo :)

(Excellent )

21/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)

Jonas has been a great help at my place!
He was not afraid of splitting wood everyday, and he even enjoyed it!
He was also a very nice company, tidy and relaxed person :)
Very recommended workawayer!

(Excellent )

19/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host

I really enjoyed my stay at Pietro's. The house is located in a very beautiful valley, and the nature in that area is very nice. Pietro always made sure that I have everything I need and feel welcomed in his home (which I did ;) ). Also he cooked nice meals every day. His Flatmates were nice guys as well and in the evening when the work was done,… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (ALMUDENA)

Almudena has been a good helping hand at my place, and a very nice and polite guest!

(Excellent )

30/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (ALMUDENA) for host

I have had a great experience in Pietro’s home. The house is really beautiful, it has amazing views and you feel completely inside nature. His dog is lovely and his kittens too.
Pietro is a great person! You can have a conversation about any topic with him and you always learn new stuff. I really liked the help I’ve been doing because it has been… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Colin & Yuh Harn)

Colin and Yu Han have been so lovely guest at my place!
They are very hard working people (i had to stop them from over working!), fast learners and very tidy people.
I really enjoyed our conversations and the time we spent together!
Very recommended helpers :)

(Excellent )

17/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Colin & Yuh Harn) for host

We only got to spend a week at Pietro's, but we really enjoyed the simple life in the mountains! Our work consisted of mainly wood cutting and raking grass. It was always fun work because his huge dog Makno would always want to be near us when we were working.

We had a barbeque with Pietro and his friends one day and Pietro showed us around… read more

(Excellent )

03/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rosie)

Thanks Rosie for your great help and company!
She is a smart and lovely girl, a great help inside the house and in the garden. she adapted very well to any kind of tasks and even cooked some tasty meals for us :)
Resuming: very recommended workawayer!!

(Excellent )

03/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rosie) for host

Wowie what a good time I had at Pietro’s place in the hills of Imola. It was my first workaway experience and I really loved it. I got to work on house projects, in the garden of a beautiful villa, eat some authentic Italian food and check out some of Imola’s local cultural events. Working with Pietro was great - super straightforward and he… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Shihang & Fang)

Shihang and Fang have been such a great help at my plce!
They never complained because of hard work or the very low winter temperatures.
They are very interesting people, very nice and respectful guest, and they can cook amazing chinese dishes. It was amazing to have chinese style new year’s eve dinner!! :)
I had many helpers but they are probably… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Shihang & Fang) for host

We spent our stay at Pietro's place during the Christmas -- new year vocation, and it was a wonderful experience! Pietro is a very nice and kind person, easy to get along with. He is very thoughtful, tried to make our accommodation warm and comfortable, and during our work tried to help, teach, and make sure it was not too hard within our ability.… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Šarūnė & Dominyka )

Sarune and Dominika are very sweet and nice girls, they have been a great help at my place! They are ready to accomplish every task, even the more demanding ones; plus they adapted without any complaints to the sometime rigid temperature. Very reccomended helpers :)

(Excellent )

20/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Šarūnė & Dominyka ) for host

We enjoyed our stay in Pietro's place very much. The host is very caring, tried to do his best to ensure our comfort while staying there. The work definitely revolves around doing physical tasks, but we managed to do it... All in all, it is a place worth going to: nice, calm environment, friendly roommates, amazing food prepared by Pietro himself… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)

Ciao Jacob!
It was so good to have him here as helper, he's not afraid of hard work and he is willing to accomplish any task. He 8s tidy and very relaxed and accomodating guy. Highly reccomended workawayer!

(Excellent )

18/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host

Pietro's house is in a beautiful spot amongst the hills. He's food is amazing - I ate better here than I have for weeks. I felt super welcome in the house and with his friends in Imola. He's a great taste in music too! We went to a really good gig at a town nearby. It was so good to be showed some cool places that I would otherwise not have been… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)

Jessica has been a nice guest and a great help at my place.
She is smart and a fast learner, and she has been willing to accomplish very different tasks. Thanks jess!

(Very good )

09/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

Thanks Pietro for your hospitality!
I really enjoyed the beautiful countryside of Imola and sitting on the hammock for hours reading.
Pietros flatmates and community were very kind and Pietro is a very attentive host.
The tasks were varied and I never felt pressured to help beyond my abilities.
Thanks for you help and a great experience!!

(Very good )

26/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Faye)

Faye has been a lovely guest and a great help at my place. She is a fast learner and she is willing to accomplish any kind of task, highly reccomended helper :)

(Excellent )

26/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Faye) for host

Pietro’s place was my first workaway experience and it couldn’t have been better! Pietro and his flatmates are super nice and accommodating, and his dog is a true angel on earth. The food was amazing, and the work was really satisfying and was never too repetitive. We even got to see neighbouring cities, including Dozza which has amazing gelato… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (sally)

Sally has been a lovely and polite guest at my place. She is extremely helpful and willing to do any kind of tasks. Hughly recomended helper!! :)

(Excellent )

04/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (sally) for host

I would definitely recommend volunteering with Pietro, I spent a week at his beautiful home in the countryside and had a great time. I really enjoyed meeting Pietro and his flatmates, the work was varied and we ate delicious food each day. Also, Pietro should me around some locals sights which was really nice! Thank you Pietro!

(Excellent )

28/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda & Marie)

Linda and Marie have been a good helping hand at my place, and very nice and polite guests!

(Good )

27/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Linda & Marie) for host

Marie and I stayed over for 8 days or so in the beginning of March. It was so good to be away from civilisation (which we started missing after some days as well ;), to live in a simple house and to work outside. We really had to let go of our comfort and cleanliness as the house was still in construction progress in many areas. Pietro and the… read more

(Good )

01/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina & Alexandra)

Kristina and Alexandra have been nice guests and a good help at my place, they were not afraid to get their hands dirty working in the garden and they cooked nice russian dishes for us.

(Very good )

30/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kristina & Alexandra) for host

Pietro is very kindly host,he was always ready to help us!we spend a week together and have fun!also of course we worked all together,and work isn't to hard and every day was different. We cooked and eat together, we spend our time on the river and local concert. Thank u Pietro to that experience and thank your friends Marco and Arturo for good… read more

(Very good )

24/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host

I spent some time with Pietro and Makno (very big friendly dog), I felt very welcomed! Good food and good music! The work varied and sometimes is heavy but the time passed fast with Pietro's company! Very recommended!!

(Excellent )

20/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)

Miriam has spent lot of time at my place, she is a polite, responsible and respectful girl, and she is used to life in the countryside. She is fit and always ready to lend a helping hand. Highly recommended helper!

(Excellent )

12/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Malin & Daya)

Malin and Daya have been a great help with my garden and they are also tidy, respectful and lovely hosts. :)

(Excellent )

11/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Malin & Daya) for host

We stayed spontanousely one week with Pietro. We were just looking after Last-Minute-Hosts and he answered very fast, everything worked out and one day later we arrived at his house in the mountains. It's such a beautiful place with an amazing panorama and really nice people! Pietro took us to the nearest city to drink a beer or another time a… read more

(Very good )

17/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Celeste)

Celeste has been a great help and a lovely guest at my place.
She is very polite and tidy girl and she is not afraid to accomplish any task, even tough work :)

(Excellent )

15/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Celeste) for host

I could not have asked for a better week in the hills of Bologna with Pietro and his friends! I spent five days helping Pietro chop wood, paint the bathroom and clean up his backyard. He taught me basic techniques to complete such projects, and how to make delcious Italian meals. Grazie mille Pietro for all that you taught me!

(Excellent )

06/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Clare)

Clare and Ruben are amazing helpers , they know very well the way of life in the countryside. They are smart and fast learners, and they adapted to every kind of work, even the most demanding ones.
Plus they are a really nice company!!

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Clare) for host

Pietro is an absolute legend, we stayed there for only 5 days and wished it could be much longer! The work varied with the days, we helped chop firewood, prep garden beds, and clear land. We met his friends, his mum, saw the sights of Imola and even had a tour of the local centuries-old library. And his flatmate Arturo is an absolute legend too,… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Laure & Giuseppe)

Laure has been a great help and a lovely guest at my place.
She is very polite and tidy girl and she is not afraid to accomplish any task, even tough work :)

Plus, she's very good at cooking!!

(Excellent )

26/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Laure & Giuseppe) for host

At Pietro's, we are living with the rhythm of the seasons, we enjoy light and nature by day and we take time to rest, cook, read... around the wood stove when the night falls. Life is simple but simplicity makes beauty.

The tasks are varied, sometimes physical but Pietro is a kind, thoughtful and respectful host.
I worked, I rested, I enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)

Barbi has ben such a sweet and helpful presente at my place, I started missing her immediatly after she left!
She is tidy, organised and willing to accomplish any task.
Plus she is very relaxed and easy going. :)

(Excellent )

31/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host

First workaway experience of my life and truly unforgettable one! Pietro is really nice, good-hearted person and he made me feel like his home was mine for that week I spent there. And I really did! I am grateful I had this opportunity. Job is physical work, but not too much and Pietro was thoughtful, asked if something is too heavy or difficult… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Takaya)

Taka is a great helper. He is a professional gardener so che van really make a difference if you are looking for this kind of help. Plus he is smart, organised and always willing to learn new stuff.
He is very polite and a great guest!!! :)

(Excellent )

20/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Takaya) for host

I stayed Pietro's house for a week where was amazing environment. I had a great time. He is very kind. Always asked me, are you okay? what do you want? I helped him to chop a lot of firewoods for a winter. He is doing a organic farming. When he cooked lunch and supper, He added organic foods which was delicious. Pietro taught me how to make… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma-louise)

Emma has benn a great help and a lovely guest at my place.
She is cery polite and tidy girls and she is not afraid to accomplish any task, even thougj work.

Resuming, very recommended workawayer! :)

(Excellent )

10/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emma-louise) for host

I have just spent ten perfect days with Pietro, Magno (his sweet dog), and Mario (Pietros Spanish friend). From the minute Pietro collected me from the train station he was so welcoming and kind. We collected some chickens on the way home which laid the best tasting eggs ever. Pietro took me to a beautiful lake for some sunbathing and swimming and… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (tao)

Tao has been a great helping handvat my place!
He is willing to take any task and plus he is a very polite an tidy guy.

Very nice company and recommended helper!

(Excellent )

24/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (tao) for host

Had an amazing time, very welcoming and friendly. Plus great food! Come and enkoy the wonders of imola with pietro! Its always great to see the fruits of your work too!

(Excellent )

15/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Manue & Evelyne)

Manu and Evelyne are the best helpers i have ever had, they know very well the way of life in the countryside. They are smart and fast learners, and they adapted to every kind of work, even the most demanding ones.
Plus they are a really nice company!!

(Excellent )

10/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Manue & Evelyne) for host

Pietro is an amazing man, we felt very welcomed. We never had been boring and learnt lots of things about building. The landscape is very beautiful and quiet. We had very good eating and sleeping.

(Excellent )

10/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

(No show)

20/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikola & Anne-Lise)

Nikola and Annelise have been wonderful guests and great workers! They are very nice girls, adaptable to different tasks and willing to learn about life in the countryside.
They have have been a very nice company and they really know how to please their host ( in my case by preparing a very nice breakfast table every morning!).
Highly… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nikola & Anne-Lise) for host

We had a great time in Pietro´s place. Was an amazing experience staying in this little paradise. He welcomed us warmly and he immidiately made us feel comfortable. We felt like at home. We had a chance to learn a lot working with him. He showed us a lot of beautiful places around and he introduced us to many interesting people. And one of the… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (eva)

Eva and her friend Veerle have been really great guests and helpers.
They adapted and enjoyed the coutryside life. They were willing to help and cooperate with all the tasks that occurred, and, most important, they have been such a nice company.
Wonderful human beings, don't hesitate to meet them!

(Excellent )

13/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Jason)

Jason became one of my best firnds after hosting him at my place and travelling with him, a smart and hard working guy, don't miss him!

(Excellent )

18/07/2012

Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host

Beautiful, peaceful place!! Great food, wonderful house. And, most importantly, Pietro is one of my greatest friends!

(Excellent )

17/09/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Pamela)

Thanks Pamela!
It was very nice to have you here, hope your travel around europe is proceeding well.
Big up!

(Excellent )

16/09/2012

Left by Workawayer (Pamela) for host

I had a great time at Pietro's! I learned a lot in my time there and he and his friends were very nice and welcoming. The best part was waking up to the bells of the shepherd's flock on the neighboring land.

If you're looking for a quiet, peaceful place and perhaps a bit of lovely solitude then Pietro's is the place to be :)

(Excellent )

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