Pet sitting/studio assistant in the Sabine Hills above Rome, Italy

Detalles

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  Descripción

  *Constantly changing situation 🙊🎊🦄
  
  Currently seeking a bright studio assistant who can take care of duties around artistic activities and also pet sitting/dog walking 🐕🐕🐕
  
  The Sabine hills or the "Sabina" is one hour north of Rome, easily accessible by trains that go from Rome and even the Fiumicino airport via Poggio Mirteto or Gavignano Sabino stations
  
  We are set above the town of Torri in Sabina, here I run an international art residency and am currently organising the construction of another art studio space -
  
  there can be some lifting and shifting involved with the reconstruction of a space, please bear this is mind when thinking of this location as a space to stay! Sometimes there is need for the animals to be taken care of, walking and feeding the ducks, dogs and cats! :)
  
  There is building and or preparation for the building of space which might involve organising materials, clearing space, dismantling structures or even using equipment to tend to surrounding vegetation/trees/plants
  
  
  Ideally workawayers may want to stay for a month or so which allows for a more calm stay than lots of change - the animals like routine and it's nice to have a bit of a stable environment here however shorter stays are possible :)
  
  Following Workaway guidelines I am currently offering the following mode stay -
  
  Hosts provide food for 3 meals a day with work of 25 hours, 5 days a week
  
  This property is a vegetarian household - apologies but it's necessary that the cooking areas and fridges are not used for meat!
  
  
  Of utmost importance for me is reliability as I have schedules for construction and often the the animals here are completely reliant on the workaway help when I am travelling, also at the moment I have injured my back further limiting my abilities 🐒🌄🐒
  
  
  There may a whole house (The Pink House) available for the stay - workawayers will share a house, or be in the property where I live if the Pink house is full
  
  
  The Internet is currently being used by hot-spot rather than WiFi.
  
  The stay here is particularly good for anyone with a car but I've never had a problem for anyone without, it simply means that their exploration of the area is curtailed, so much to see here :)
  
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  I'm building a series of art studios in the Sabine Hills one hour North of Rome by car or train. The studios provide a residency for artists to visit and use in the form of an award where the facilities and time spent will be free for chosen groups and individuals. I have two houses and a series of agricultural buildings to convert
  
  My main challenge is to convert the agricultural spaces into suitable studios. I have a large plot of land with around 800 olive trees and 40 walnut trees
  
  This listing is best suited for a vegetarian or vegan individual to stay at the property
  
  Workaways will be expected to have a sense of awareness around general tidying and clearing up etc - we can all lend a hand and there may be up to 4 workaways staying here at once so meal times can be full!
  
  All animals are very friendly, Vincent is a sensitive but energetic young dog, Jaco always following Vincent, Bella is my cat and now there's a new kitten - Tony. There are 2 ducks - Frank and Sienna 😊

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  My property is situated just above the town of Torri in Sabina, it's incredibly beautiful.
  10 minutes drive in one direction takes you to the small hill town of Vacone which takes it's name from Vacuna the Sabine goddess of leisure after work and where the word vacation comes from. There lay the ruins of one of Horace's villas and an ancient woodland. 10 minutes in another direction takes you to either Cantaloupo or Casperia, beautiful hilltop towns and near the ruins of one of Cicero's family homes. We are very close to Rocchette where there is a castle and waterfall to explore and also near Vescovio which is fantastic for good food and wine at a very reasonable cost. In fact, almost everywhere in the Sabina is very cheap for delicious food and drink.
  
  Each year many people gather at Casperia or Montasola to watch the NYE fireworks.
  
  The people here are very friendly and there is so much to explore, whether in the Sabina or on a visit to Rome. The main benefits of staying here are of a quiet and beautiful location with close proximity to sights of nature and history. My neighbour is a truffle hunter and each day brings back a selection of truffle and mushrooms dependent on the season, these can be purchased at a low cost, and it's certainly worth doing so!
  
  Should you want to experience the baroque splendour of Rome or do nothing more than drink wine in the hills, this location is a delight.

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  Ayuda

  Tasks peripheral to my practice as an artist are vital but time consuming, at this point I require a studio assistant who can aid in tasks such as organising and cleaning. Perhaps also there will be some preparatory work on the construction of frames
  
  Plus - possibly taking care of the animals needs, walks feeding and of course plenty of cuddles

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Italiano: Principiante

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  Alojamiento

  There is a nice sunrise facing double room with balcony in the house available for a workaway individual. Like most of the houses in this region, the heating is wood stove and workaways will be expected to make use of this during the periods necessary
  
  * fantastic views/location, a good plot of land and a great roof terrace for popping off corks should you wish!

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  Algo más...

  My land is linked to other plots and makes a nice walk. This area is really amazing for trekking or hiking and the views are to die for. There are far too many historical site nearby to list but if you wish to go a little further - 40 minutes drive will take you to Cascata delle Marmore while a cheap train journey of an hour will take you into Rome itself. To take the train you must first arrive at either Gavignano, Stimigliano or Poggio Mirteto, all of which are around a 15 minute drive. It's my recommendation that a car is hired to see all this area has to offer although there are buses from the town to the train stations.
  
  You will find this area, like much of Italy, has delicious food and drink to offer - try a selection of locally made liquors from nearby restaurants and you will be glad you did so.
  Vacone and Configni are great places to see the area from a height and driving to Montasola to catch the sunset is worthwhile - there is also a great restaurant there!
  
  Casperia is a popular destination, 10 minutes drive away, where you will find a couple for wine bars, a great view and a friendly reception. Casperia is one place you are most likely to meet foreigners who have been seduced by the Sabina. Americans, Canadians, Dutch and English have exchanged their busy lives abroad for the communal and jovial environment of this beautiful town.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Currently there is Internet available via hot-spot. The rooftop is a very nice hot desk

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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  Horas esperadas

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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