Join me in the Italian countryside and enjoy life in nature of Penna San Giovanni

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi, I’m Simon.
  
  I live in the rolling hills of Le Marche, Italy, where I’m shaping a home and smallholding that brings together nature, creativity, and a simple, grounded way of living. I moved here from London, UK just over five years ago, drawn by the space, the beauty, and the possibility of living more closely connected to the land.
  
  This is a place that is gradually coming to life. The vision is unfolding through the land, the seasons, and the people who spend time here - a space to grow food, share meals, make things, and enjoy both good conversation and quiet moments.
  
  The house sits between the Adriatic coast and the Sibillini mountains, each about 45minutes away by car, with a hilltop town just a mile up the road and wide, open views in every direction.
  
  There is around a hectare of land with fruit trees and olive trees, and we produce our own olive oil. There is space for growing vegetables, keeping things simple and seasonal, and deepening the connection with the land through the different seasons.
  
  The farmhouse is comfortable and full of character, with room to shape and improve over time. A large 40-metre barn stands just below the house, full of possibilities, and the downstairs space is slowly becoming a gathering place for music, movement, shared meals, and creative expression.
  
  Solar and photovoltaic panels already provide hot water and electricity in the summer, and there is a well on the land that may become a future project.
  
  For Workawayers, life here moves with a natural rhythm as much as possible - particularly in the hottest months. Some days are hands-on and practical when you'll be working in the garden, tending the land, improving the living spaces, and bringing new creative ideas to life.
  
  Other days open up into something more spacious - cooking together, sitting outside as the light changes, sharing stories, music, or simply enjoying the quiet and beauty.
  
  I love to feel a creative energy here. With things evolving through doing, through presence, through small steps that gradually shape the space into a place to relax and feel alive.
  
  This place is ideal for you, if you:
  Feel at ease in nature and enjoy working with your hands.
  Bring a sense of openness, curiosity, and care to what you do.
  Are comfortable taking initiative and also happy to move with the flow of the day.
  Appreciate both connection and space.
  
  You might enjoy cooking, gardening, building, creating, or simply being part of a shared experience where each person contributes something of themselves.
  
  You’ll have the chance to spend time in a beautiful, peaceful part of Italy, with access to the sea, the mountains, and the richness of local village life.
  
  Food is an important part of life here - simple and fresh, and it's fun to share meals at lunchtime or in the evenings. I would love to share food shopping and meal preparation, but I am not able to provide meals for my Workaway guests.
  
  There is time to work, time to rest, and time to enjoy the land and surroundings.
  
  This is a place to slow down, reconnect, and take part in something that is growing naturally over time, and the space is being shaped by the people who come here through their energy, creativity, and presence that each person brings.
  
  If you feel drawn to that kind of experience, you’ll likely feel very at home here.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda en una granja

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Cuidado de casas y mascotas
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  Intereses

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cultura

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Jardinería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Senderismo

  

  Montaña

  

  Playa
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Travellers will get the chance to be part of creating this natural oasis of course, but on top of this I am a professional life coach with more than 20 years' experience in supporting people in creating their own dreams and I would love travellers to share their dreams with me and I will help them through creative conversations to create a vision and start on the journey to making whatever makes their heart sing a reality. I am also a qualified teacher of English and speak fluent Italian - so if learning a language is an ambition of yours, then this could be a great opportunity.

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  Ayuda

  I'd love people to bring their knowledge of permaculture, house maintenance and eco-living so we can take the property to the next level in terms of sustainable living. There are repair and renovation projects that need doing - from small painting tasks to more substantial building projects. A willingness to take care of pets - currently a dog and 6 chickens is also really useful.
  
  The house is in good state or repair but needs some Tender Loving Care:
  Specific skills needed immediately:
  Preparing walls, doors and windows for painting, filling holes and cracks, decorating, and possibly plastering
  Grouting floor tiles, and caulking to prevent leaks and drafts.
  Renovating furniture - sanding, preparing wood, re-painting etc.
  Making curtains and using a sewing machine
  
  There are larger projects such as creating a space for activities such as yoga, breathwork, music, and dance. This would involve putting down a wooden floor, boxing pipes, door and window fixing, plastering and decorating, so if you have these skills that would be amazing.
  
  My greatest dream is to make the homestead as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible - hence, I would love to host knowledgeable and skilled people who are passionate about permaculture and creating flourishing natural environments.
  
  Specific projects include:
  Creating an "orto" (vegetable garden) - fencing to keep out wild animals, planning and planting and tending vegetable plants using regenerative approaches
  Pruning and tending a fruit orchard - jarring and preserving produce
  Pruning and tending olive trees and harvesting in late November
  Tending the land, cutting the grass and staying on top of the garden.
  
  I would also love to host people who know about water conservation - rainwater capture and irrigation and alternative power sources - I have recently installed photovoltaics and solarpanels for electricity and hot water and would love to explore wind power, etc. There is even a well to renovate.
  
  There is so much potential - and a genuine opportunity to contribute to creating something very special that will serve travellers and guests into the future.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Italiano: Fluido

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I am a very experienced English Language teacher and happily help travellers with their English. I am also fluent in Italian, but it is not my mother tongue.
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  Alojamiento

  There is a mini apartment ideal for singles or couples with an en-suite shower room and independent access so you can come and go as you please - the cooking facilities would be shared, and I envisage most meals being prepared and shared around the big kitchen table or outside on the terrace in the main house.
  
  In return for about 15 hours' help a week I would love to share food shopping and meal preparation, but am not able to provide meals for travellers.

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  Algo más...

  The house is about a mile from the nearest village, which you can walk up the hill to in about 40 minutes, where there are places to eat, a supermarket, and a couple of bars to enjoy your Italian coffee. The property is situated between the mountains and the sea, and the panorama is stunning. Cycling is really popular.
  
  You would ideally need transport if you feel like visiting the beach, the mountain lakes, or some of the amazing villages and towns in the area. You are free to walk from the house down into the valley and along the river.
  
  Electric bikes can be hired from the agriturismo next door, where there is also a fabulous restaurant during the summer months. The real appeal of the place is the quiet, natural beauty so slinging a hammock under the trees and reading or walking down by the river or writing or painting might be the perfect way to spend your downtime.

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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

  You would have your own space to work from and there is excellent Wifi in most of the house. I work online with my clients from all over the world without any problems.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Yes there is a perfect location to park your campervan with access to an independent bathroom.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  I have a female English setter called Trinity who gets on well with most other dogs. So well-behaved dogs are welcome

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Trinity

  7-year-old female English Setter - I adopted her from a hunter who had no use for her three years ago.

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