Help a group of friends to restore a mountain house in Talamona (mainly weekends!) - Italy

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2020

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We are a group of friends that bought a mountain house. Hidden in the Alps, with fresh air and clear water, it's the place where we want to have good times.

It is a place for anyone who enjoys mountain, good-mood people and spending time together. We are planning to do massive restoration works at the main building, plus some gardening and wood chopping. Details about the tasks are weekly discussed according to priority and manpower.

It's going to be the five of us, plus our friends, plus any workawayers that might want to join, plus animals :) We are not living there all the time but mainly staying during weekends, so we can host just during weekends or specific periods. Max 1 week stay, more it's too hardcore.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Other
Help with Eco project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will deal with real works, according to what you know and what you want to learn. All of us has done international experiences, so the integration will be frictonless. Obviously we expect travellers to be motivated to work, learn and stay
Help
Anything related to building, restoration, gardening and mountain activity. IMPORTANT: it's NOT a man-only job, it's for everyone. According to our experience, girls are actually much stronger :) We've been working for almost two years and fun part is yet to come. We firmly believe in the value of exchanging knowledge so travellers are more than welcome to propose any activity or task they like.
Languages spoken
English Spanish
Accommodation
Everybody will sleep on the floor with matresses or camping mats. The house is composed by different rooms. The main one, just above the kitchen, is the sleeping room where everyone is staying.

Keep in mind that it is a moutain house. Dry toilet, shower outside, animals, spiders and so on. If you are looking for a comfy and clean place, this might not be the best option.

About food, we will provide everything. The idea is sharing the 100% of time and experience, so we are going to cook for everyone is there, for our friends and for the volunteers. So breakfast/luch/dinner is included. Let us know if you have any allergy or intollerance to get ready in advance.
What else ...
We are in the Alps. There are plenty of routes to go. And Milan is 1,5 hrs by train from the nearest station. There's a lake for sailing and swimming not far away (by car).
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Winter is cold and sun barely shines. But we're going there anyway during weekends

Chatting around the shower's boiler after a long day of working

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Painint the toilet signs and homemade fresh pasta

1st birthday of our place!

Again the view with the upper part of the house. The log room on the left is the kids room. If you want extra privacy we can accomodate people also here

The old part of the house. We are planning to do big restoration to this one. We have to get ready for winter

We have a very old but working kitchen. Everybody will cook and take care of the dishes

Sleeping room: we have those camping matresses to ay on the floor. Be sure to have a good sleeping bag because might be cold by night

Main building. Sleeping room in the upper floor, lower one is the kitchen and "living room". And the guy is Alessio, another friends of us.

here you can see part of the group of people you will be working with.

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03/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host

I have spent three wonderful days at this place.
Despite the bad weather and the particularly isolated location there were a lot of sympathic people participating at the wood camp and everything was well organized with proactive teamwork.
I enjoyed transporting wood by human chain, sliding big trunks down the mountain side and participating at… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kiana)

Grazie Kiana for everything. Even if you claimed to have little manual skills you have been cutting wood, building stuff, lifting stones, cooking meals, dancing a lot, having fun, cheering everyone up. And all of these things were amazingly done, so we are thanking you! Obviously you will always welcome

(Excellent )

25/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kiana) for host

This was a new experience for me, and I was a little nervous about it, but by the time I got into the mountain house, I was amazed by the beauty of the place and also the people. The Physical work was so satisfying . When you feel you actually use your body & your mind to do the job, in a different way that you have never used, then enjoying the… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sipan)

Experienced masonry builder, Sipan has helped a lot with her great managing skills. And wood chopping, cooking, singing, having fun, talking, cheering, cleaning, relaxing, messing around and many other thing. Honestly, me, the people and the other workawayers felt blessed to have her with us. Grazie

(Excellent )

22/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sipan) for host

A wonderful experience with magical people. My friends and I spent 10 days there and learnt so much! "The work" quickly becomes really fun because you make it your own and are encouraged to bring your own vision to each project. This is also a place to disconnect from your busy life and enjoy the food, the view and the amazing people!

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Franco)

Franco you were the cornerstone of the house for one week. For real as you have been building a massive dry stone wall together with other workawayers. Without you, it wouldn't be possible. Me, the other people from the project, workawayers and friends have missed you so much, specially the last days. You are always welcome back home!

(Excellent )

23/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Franco) for host

Well it was a very intense week with many things to tell and say. Everything here is made by the hands of people who passed through this incredible place surrounded by forests and mountains. This week's job was to build a bathroom with local stones. It was a fun job since everyone puts good humor and fun. We all ate together, we made pastas,… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielė) for host

It was unforgetable experience! A place to run away from busy life, society and all your problems. Life in here is simple and still so special.. Good food, best company, mountains all around, no stress or hurry, what could be better? We work with wood or build something most of the time and this physical work is so enjoyable! Just simple. Here you… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)

Ciao bello,

it was amazing to have you here. Thanks a ton for everything, we wouldn't have made the deck without your help. Seriously (and you know how difficult is for me to stay serious)

You'll be always welcome, so have a nice trip and come back whenever you want.

Ciao ciao

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host

What an amazing experience! If you like boring people, awful food, and experiences where you don’t bond with anyone, this is NOT the place for you! :joy:
But really, spending time in the mountains with this group was incredible. They were extremely welcoming and inclusive and always down for a good laugh and some fun work. Yes, I really did have… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Aman) for host

I had the best time here, every moment with them is a blessing! I learned so much and we laughed a lot! I miss them and the beautiful mountains!!!!! And I hope to return next year! Ciao :)

(Excellent )

18/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Aman)

Best workawayers ever had (and we had 30+ already)

Pier loves you <3

(Excellent )

23/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rosemary ) for host

Staying here was truly an incredible, unique and unforgettable experience. I met so many amazing people who made my time there so enjoyable. I can honestly say that every single person I met (and there were many) was a delight to be around. The work is a lot of physical labor but I swear, I never thought I would have so much fun shoveling gravel!… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Niall) for host

Excellent Workaway. Great fun and very easy to organize. Everything is exactly as described in the description. Food was delicious

(Excellent )

01/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Martin & Louis) for host

La Madonnnna! We spent an unforgettable weekend here, with the best people you'll find. If we get the chance, we will definetly come back one day! It was amazing... and so inspiring. Peace out!

(Excellent )

27/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Irene) for host

I spent one week in the mountain house and I had a lot of fun. I created the dormitory wardrobe, a box for cheese, and burned the branches. It's a great experience I would recommend to anyone who likes nature.

(Excellent )

25/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host

Giacomo and his friends are very hospitable and friendly people. I spent one week with them and it has been amazing.
The work is not hard, every day there are different things to do, like building or chopping woods or something like this. You are totally in the nature and this is really relaxing. I hope return there another time!!! :)

(Excellent )

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