Small eco-friendly retreat in the South of Piemonte, Italy

Infos

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  Description

  Over 6 years ago I decided to trade in a busy job in projectmanagement to persue a life long dream with a downsized, sustainable way of living and sharing my dream with potential guests. Tucked away on a hilltop in the Southern part of Piemonte, I found some abandoned natural stone barns and departed on a renovation project.
  
  I want to develop, grow and realize a small eco-resort for up to 14 guests surrounded by a food forest. So far I managed to create 5 apartments and I spent a lot of time converting a barren hill into a food forest based on man-made terraces with 150 fruit, almond and olive trees. My approach is permaculture based. I am no professional. I learn by doing and listening to nature. I love to cook, eat healthy and regular food (pasta lunch!) and experience with new recipes.
  
  Downsizing is easy. Now that my property i open to guests I have reluctantly embraced Social Media.. I am in essence a hard-working man persueing a dream which will take many more years.
  
  Until last year I could not really accommodate anybody. Things changed a bit :) What you have to know and realize when coming here. I am in the middle of nature, usually in and around my property because there is always something to do.I like to work with people who have experience and can work independently. There is a small town, a 15 minute drive with supermarkets, farmacy, banks and some bars. Having your own transportation is pretty essential. If you come for a short period I guess we can work something out. There is a trainstation about 30 minutes away.
  
  October-December 2026: Cleaning up and preparing the gardens and food forest for winter. I learned a lot from the draught this year so I need to make some changes in a way I will have my veggies protected in summer and have irrigation installed including IBC tanks scattered around the terraces. I also need to finish one apartment and my new sauna.
  
  January - April 2027: Continue to prepare the terraces with woodchips, straw and hay. I also have a small rustic stone house which I will start to renovate hopefully in november 2026 and going all the way to april 2027.
  
  I have travelled around the world for many, many years and now I just want to settle down here, If you have experience in any DIY you are welcome. Since I am alone there needs to be some kind of good understanding so I can't promise upfront that one can stay for weeks :) Contact me for more info and a video call.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Vie en van

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Films et télé

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Blogs

  

  Astronomie

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Livres

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Histoire

  

  Musique

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Écriture

  

  Architecture

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Camping

  

  Plage
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  It's a simple and sustainable life with oneself, yet with the perks of comfort. We share food, life, emotions, stories and humanity together and learn from and about each other. I love having deep conversations, have wide interests in live in general as well as history.

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  L’hôte offre un salaire correspondant au salaire minimum

  Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.

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  Aide

  The land around the property is about 4 ha which I am slowly developing into an agro-foresty project. There are some older terraces and newly created terraces where I develop a food forest, grow a vegetable garden and flowers. So some DIY skills or knowledge about gardening is necessary. I welcome woodworkers. We need to build pergola's and remember: It's a hill with terraces. Bringing woodchips or anything to the terraces requires extensive walking up and down :)

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Hollandais: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Français: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Each language brings to the table a different way of life, cultural aspects ad history. I am fascinated by the cultural difference in lifestyle of views. Linguistically I would love to learn more French. Happy to share whatever practical knowledge I have myself.
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  Hébergement

  I can accommodate up to two persons in a space which still needs some work, but it has a shower, wood stove and wash basin, toilet. A new sauna area will be an improvementI have a common spaces where we cook and eat.

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  Autres infos...

  I am located in the countryside. There are no big cities in the neighborhood. There is public transport available and twice a week I go into town. The Ligurian seaside is about 50 minutes away. Other known towns within an hour are Alba, the Barolo wine region. This is a place very suitable for walking, hiking and cycling. Your own wheels is almost a must. Campervan? Even better.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Yes I do. In fact this can be perfect, but if you stay in a fully furnished apartment, it can't be for free. Contact me for more information. I have great WIFI.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Yes very welcome. We have enough toilets and showers especially when the sauna area will be finished

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Miro

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