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Last replied
29 Apr 2025
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Description
We are 2 vets and love the countryside. I am brazilian but live in Italy since 1990. Since we bought this house we never stop restoring it! The house was an old cattle farm and now is our second house.
I stay in Mantova city, 12 km away, and would like to have somebody to keep the house clean, the garden ordered and restoring, building when necessary. Renewing Art objects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn the italian language...having the opportunity to practice using Italian whilst living in beautiful countryside.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I have a cat. I also need help with the garden, cleaning the house and making repairs, our country house is in a "permanent" state of construction!!!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
The main room we host workawayers is an old cattle barn, restored by myself. There is a fridge and microwave but no real "kitchen". I have there a single bed and a sofa. There is a Smart TV too. You can also be free to go for tourism once in a while alone or with us. There is bike, nearby there are many bike tours possible.
What else ...
The place is Ronchi, in Mantova State. You can reach the city with hourly buses. You can reach the bus stop with a bike that we can give you. We are near wonderfull attractions like Garda Lake, Parma, Verona. Around Mantova there are many cycle ways to explore the territory.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 954742983313
Feedback (24)
27 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Troy & Jake ) for host
in August 2022, We had the most amazing time and spent over a month staying in the Ronchi estate creating wonderful, priceless memories which we will cherish for the rest of our days. There isn't a month that passes that a memory from our time spent on this workaway doesn't enter our minds. Telma and Mauro are wonderful, accommodating, friendly… read more
23 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (aleocanu)
Alejandra was a great workawayer, always available to help. Cooks very well. Cleaning is also one of her strong points. The house was completely cleaned and organized. She also helped with gardening. Even though she is not young as many workawayers, she work better than some young workawayers that i received in the past.
(Excellent
)
23 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (aleocanu) for host
Want to thank Telma for the such nice person and host she is!
The property it's really beautiful, and I don't feel I had to do a really hard work...
Telma is not at the property but she was always taking care of me and my needs, taking me sometimes to the town for seight seen.
We had a great Brazilian, Italian and Mexican BBQ with all the… read more
The property it's really beautiful, and I don't feel I had to do a really hard work...
Telma is not at the property but she was always taking care of me and my needs, taking me sometimes to the town for seight seen.
We had a great Brazilian, Italian and Mexican BBQ with all the… read more
13 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
Congratulation to Telma for the beautiful villa and loft she created from the ancient big country structure. This place is amazing! Large spaces in an interesting mix of rustic/modern/artistic and colorful. It was a pleasure for me to paint a mural inside the loft :-) It's nice to create when art is apreciated! Telma is a nice person and it was a… read more
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27 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Troy & Jake ) for host
in August 2022, We had the most amazing time and spent over a month staying in the Ronchi estate creating wonderful, priceless memories which we will cherish for the rest of our days. There isn't a month that passes that a memory from our time spent on this workaway doesn't enter our minds. Telma and Mauro are wonderful, accommodating, friendly… read more
23 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (aleocanu)
Alejandra was a great workawayer, always available to help. Cooks very well. Cleaning is also one of her strong points. The house was completely cleaned and organized. She also helped with gardening. Even though she is not young as many workawayers, she work better than some young workawayers that i received in the past.
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (aleocanu) for host
Want to thank Telma for the such nice person and host she is!
The property it's really beautiful, and I don't feel I had to do a really hard work...
Telma is not at the property but she was always taking care of me and my needs, taking me sometimes to the town for seight seen.
We had a great Brazilian, Italian and Mexican BBQ with all the… read more
The property it's really beautiful, and I don't feel I had to do a really hard work...
Telma is not at the property but she was always taking care of me and my needs, taking me sometimes to the town for seight seen.
We had a great Brazilian, Italian and Mexican BBQ with all the… read more
13 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
Congratulation to Telma for the beautiful villa and loft she created from the ancient big country structure. This place is amazing! Large spaces in an interesting mix of rustic/modern/artistic and colorful. It was a pleasure for me to paint a mural inside the loft :-) It's nice to create when art is apreciated! Telma is a nice person and it was a… read more
11 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
FLorian was an extremely helpful workawayer! Alsways happy and present. Even the rubbish was collected and disposed perfectly without any my explanation, something rare for workawayers i received. I hope he had a great and positive experience with me and his other steps..Thanks Florian!
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host
With Telma I had my first Workaway experience. She immediately did respond to my request and was flexible regarding my stay. She is very social and kind. You may stay alone at the barn, yet, she will always ask if you need something and if everything is okay.
Further I was invited to eat with the neighbour's that made delicious food.
And the… read more
Further I was invited to eat with the neighbour's that made delicious food.
And the… read more
2 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host
I was extremely pleased with my volunteer experience at Telma's house in Campagna. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed and felt at home immediately. Telma and her family were incredibly welcoming and helpful, providing me with all the support I needed to settle in Italy. Their hospitality and kindness were instrumental in my decision… read more
19 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Changling)
Li and her mother were excellent workawayers! They were very clean and polite, and cooked us delicious cinese dishes!
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
Diego was an excellent guest, always ready to help. Even with low experience in manual work, he did amazing works
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
Being with Thelma was a great experience. Clear instructions, easy going and joyful work. I wish I could stay longer there, the people is really friendly, and the place is amazing.
I enjoy a lot staying with Thelma and appreciate her hospitality
I enjoy a lot staying with Thelma and appreciate her hospitality
13 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gerard)
Gerard was a great guest. always available for new adventures and new work to do...Gentle and always happy is a pleasure to talk and work with him..BYe Gerard!!!
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gerard) for host
È stata un'esperienza meravigliosa! Telma è molto carina e ha sempre in mente progetti che consente loro di adattarsi in base alla tua creatività e idee.
Durante la settimana di solito non è in casa, quindi ci si organizza nel miglior modo possibile per fare le cose, e anche cogliere l'occasione per andare a Mantova, che dista poco meno di 20 km… read more
Durante la settimana di solito non è in casa, quindi ci si organizza nel miglior modo possibile per fare le cose, e anche cogliere l'occasione per andare a Mantova, che dista poco meno di 20 km… read more
24 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie was so helpful! She is a happy person and this makes any relationship perfect! She also have many skills, maybe due to her backstory on scouts she understands everything so quick...Hope to see her again!!
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
My stay with Telma was great! When I arrived Telma gave me a tour around the house and told me about all the possible projects/tasks. It was up to me to choose which one I would like to work on. Telma and Mauro live during the week in another house in the city. They provided a fridge full of ingredients so we could cook for ourselfs. I was staying… read more
3 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jeferson) for host
My experience with Telma was great. She always take care of all my needs for staying there and also providing the tools to make the work easy. Telmas was a great turistic guide and very pacient to teach me about the language and culture of Italy. I also take care of her cat, Leo, who was my company in those days. The house is so beautiful and… read more
30 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host
Telma and Mauro are lovely people, and so welcoming. Their home is a gorgeously renovated old barn that is wonderfully peaceful, surrounded by rustling bamboo and a fishing pond. There are various tasks in the house and out, all reasonable, clearly explained and independent. I was so grateful for their trust in me to care for their place, and for… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Claire & Craig) for host
We had a great time at Telma's place, and were sad to have to leave after only one week. Telma and her husband were both relaxed, easy going, friendly people. The property is great, converted agricultural buildings sat within a couple of acres of land, including a huge pond! The work was mostly outdoors and varied; trimming hedges, maintaining… read more
18 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Luciano)
Luciano was a great workawayer. Helpful and plenty fo skills. He painted my windows like a professional and as an architect he gave special aesthetic solutions for many of our things inside and outside the house. Just spectacular !!
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Luciano) for host
I've had a beautiful experience staying at Telma's house! She, Mauro, and all the neighbors are beautiful, friendly, and warm human beings. I've felt welcomed and taken in since the very first moment of my arrival! The description of the profile is precise and accurate. Plus, I was given a huge load of help and advice, not only with the Italian… read more
6 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandre)
Alexander is a nice person. Good worker and helpful.
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alexandre) for host
It was really a nice stay!! I stayed for 2 weeks at Telma's place with Leo (an extra friendly cat). I really recommend that place because the family is really nice and open minded! They teach me how to make some pasta and gnocchi! If you want some calm place to stay peacefully go there!
5 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elke)
Elke was a wonderful workawayer...its a pity she could stay just a few days, hope to see her again..
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Elke) for host
I loved my stay in the gorgeous and spacious house of Telma and Mauro. The communication with Telma was always warm, friendly and accurate. She made me feel like home from the very beginning. I would have loved to stay longer in this peaceful place, also with Gabri and Gianni - both are so gentle persons - but unfortunately had to leave a bit… read more
17 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristian)
Cristian was an excellent helper, discret and doing his job perfectly.
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Cristian) for host
Telma and her husband Mauro are incredible people, Telma answered all my questions, since this was my first workaway, it was a fantastic experience, the house is very beautiful and spacious, the work was good and I learned many things from them. I also had the opportunity to ride a bike through the region, which by the way is beautiful, and to… read more
1 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Louisa) for host
Thanks so much Telma to let me look after your beautiful house in the landscape of Italy. The tasks I had to do were really achievable and it was also kind of fun doing most of the things outside and in the sun! As my visit was really spontaneous, thanks for being that uncomplicated and kind. The bike, which is provided, is really useful to… read more
19 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gustavo)
Gustavo was a good learner and did what was requested to do.
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gustavo) for host
Telma is a wonderful person, it was my first experience as a workaway and it couldn't be better! The communication was excellent, I could feel comfortable, the house is wonderful and the place is amazing. All the best for Telma and Mauro!
28 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (starlaugh)
Jonathan was a great worker and let me a couple of his magnificant drawings! He is a real artist!
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Luis Felipe) for host
Telma, it was amazing meeting you, Mauro, Gianni e Gabri.
Thank you for being so kind and let me live a little in your magical place.
I'll always remember that week there!
Não tenho palavras pra agradecer o tanto que foi bom passar aqueles dias com vocês, ajudar no que pude e aprender de montão. Espero revê-los no futuro.
Um grande abraço!… read more
Thank you for being so kind and let me live a little in your magical place.
I'll always remember that week there!
Não tenho palavras pra agradecer o tanto que foi bom passar aqueles dias com vocês, ajudar no que pude e aprender de montão. Espero revê-los no futuro.
Um grande abraço!… read more
14 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Skye & Naomi)
Skye was an excellent worker. Precise, clean and comunicative. Nice guy to receive.
(Very good)
9 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Francieli) for host
Telma e Mauro são pessoas maravilhosas. Essa foi a nossa primeira experiência como workaway e não poderia ter sido melhor. O lugar é muito agradável e longe da cidade o que permite relaxar. Pudemos ir ao mercado e comprar o que gostávamos de comer, recebemos as instruções de trabalho no primeiro dia e ficamos a vontade para organizar a nossa… read more
7 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Francieli)
MIchael e sua moglie sono stati ospiti incredibili. Precisi, puliti ed ordinati. Rispettosi e allo stesso tempo molto comunicativi. Siete benvenuti !
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Holden) for host
Telma and Mauro were the best hosts. I had the time of my life taking care of their beautiful property in the Italian countryside. Telma gave clear directions on the tasks she wanted me to accomplish and took the time to answer any questions I had. The majority of my tasks dealt with gardening (weeding, trimming bushes etc.), repairing a brick… read more
28 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Felipe) for host
Got to know great people there, Telma has one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, always helped and have amazing friends that teach me a lot about Italy and the world.Hope that I can visit again.Great workaway experience guaranteed!!!!!
28 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Felipe)
Excellent guy. Hard worker, gentle, intelligent, smart and always with a smile.. Recommended!!
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikalai)
Mikalai was a great volunteer. Hard working , clean, indipendent, discret. Everything I asked him he could help me. He stayed with us for 14 days, it was a nice time.
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (camo73)
Andres was a very helpfull person, he loves gardening and making order. Just need to be a little guided on what you want him to do. He is also hard working volunteer and clean person.
(Good)
19 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (camo73) for host
It was amazing time in villa for people like nature peaceful life this is you place . !:innocent::sunglasses:I'm very greatful with the people in this house and the neighbors ,are very friendly and helpful especially Gabriela , David , Paula , Janni and Pablo . The host are very good host Telma and Mauro ,. Thanks for amazing and magic time there… read more
26 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreja)
Andreya was very helpful in each task to be done, she also had some new ideas on doing things. She also took care of me when I had a small accident in the villa. Thanks Andreja for all!
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andreja) for host
It was a pleasure staying at Villa ronchi and I will write why.
I stayed there for two weeks and was provided with accomodation and food. My work was cleaning the pond, taking out the leaves from the flower gardens, color the wooden and the steel fences, taking care of Leo, to keep the house clean and similar mantainance jobs.
I was provided with… read more
I stayed there for two weeks and was provided with accomodation and food. My work was cleaning the pond, taking out the leaves from the flower gardens, color the wooden and the steel fences, taking care of Leo, to keep the house clean and similar mantainance jobs.
I was provided with… read more
4 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Time at Telma's was great, she and her husband are really nice and helpful people, there was no presure, comunication went very well. Thank you for everything, for me it was the best start of summer!
24 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea was a very helpful workawayer. She is also polite, gentle and discret.
(Good)
