Help a family with animal care and DIY tasks while experiencing mountain life in Tuscany, Italy

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, we are Massi (1980), Robin (1984), Slim (1992), Jonah (2005) and four children : Kaya (2011), Kilian (2013), Timo (2016) and Bastian (2019).
    We have a goats breeding in the hills near Barberino di Mugello between Florence (40 min) and Bologna (50 min).
    We are beginning the adventure in this new place since one year (2023), so we have plenty things to build and accommodate, we are restoring an old chestnut grove, cutting wood, pruning and grafting.
    We milk and transform the milk to delicious cheese. We cultivate a vegetable garden and try to live from our own products as much as possible. We like to cook excellent Tuscany dishes (no Vegan) and stay together with our friends.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Astronomy
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
  • 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

    Learning languages, making cheese, cooking, working with animals and farming and living with a big family and friends.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help in harvesting, animal care, fence constructions, cheese production, firewood cutting, chipping and construction tasks on our house (carpentering, plumbing). It would be also nice, if you'll spent some time with our children.

  • Languages

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

    We have a guest room with shared bathroom and kitchen and a Caravan or tent during summer

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    the easiest way to reach us without a car is by train at the station Vernio, montepiano, cantagallo which is between Florence and Bologna or by bus in barberino di mugello.
    Nearby there is a lot of nature, trails, springs and creeks and a lake.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 982491855819

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