mis à jour   Last minute

Enjoy a calm stay and care for an artist's pets in the Sabine Hills above Rome, Italy

  • Activité récente : 14 juin 2025

Disponibilité

  2025 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Une semaine ou moins

Jan
Fév
Mar
Avr
Mai
Jui
Jui
A
Sep
Oct
Nov
Déc

Infos

  • Description

    Description

    *Constantly changing situation 🙊🎊🦄

    ------------

    Hosts provide food for 3 meals a day with help of 25 hours (property care/maintenance and animal care)

    June required

    ------------

    *currently seeking 2-3 bright individuals who can be responsible for the animals and do agricultural/gardening work!



    Help an artist focus on their practice -
    currently seeking helpers for taking care of the animals, general tasks and cleaning.

    Take care of general household tasks, clean and occasionally there are agricultural/gardening activities. The dog walking /pet sitting is primary as I often travel 🐕🐕🐕

    Helpers will be expected to be able to maintain the heating system in their house which is a stove and pump system - firewood stove that powers the radiators.

    The tasks can range from basic things like cleaning and clearing, and also there are duties around the property such as pruning plants etc. Regular things will be cleaning the inside and outside of living quarters.



    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.

    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 :)

    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


    *important - the property does not have WIFI so helpers will be expected to have their own data or be happy to use HOTSPOT downloads when available

    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 :)

    There is a bike or two available for use, it should be beared in mind hills are demanding but it's a great way to see the area

    -------------------

    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 a large plot of land with olive trees and 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 😊

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Projets artistiques
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    S’occuper des animaux
    Aide dans une ferme
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
    Home sitting
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Cyclisme
    Nature
    Végétarien ou végan
    Culture
    Photographie
    Histoire
    Jardinage
    Dessin et peinture
    Menuiserie
    Architecture
    Art et design
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    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.

  • Aide

    Aide

    As a busy artist who often travels I require reliable helpers who can aid in tasks such as organising and cleaning, taking care of the animals needs, walks feeding and of course plenty of cuddles.

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Anglais: Courant
    Italien: Débutant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
    Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    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!

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    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.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

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

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Un

N° de référence hôte : 537417853937

Sécurité du site

Feedback (30)



Photos

L'image représente un homme en bleu de travail devant une grande peinture abstraite, avec une table et du matériel d'art à proximité, dans un atelier.
L'image représente une charmante maison rose avec une porte blanche, avec deux chaises et une chaise longue rayée sur le porche, entourées de plantes en pot et de verdure luxuriante.
L'image représente deux chiens debout sur des rochers dans une eau peu profonde, avec en arrière-plan une cascade se déversant dans un bassin serein, entouré d'une végétation luxuriante.
L'image représente une pièce spacieuse remplie de matériel d'art, de peintures et de meubles, avec un mur blanc, un sol carrelé et des poutres apparentes au plafond, dégageant une atmosphère créative.
L'image représente un fauteuil blanc usé par le temps devant un tas de bois, avec en arrière-plan un mur et une porte roses à rayures verticales.
L'image représente une pièce sereine où un chien se repose sur une chaise orange, accompagné d'un tableau, d'une bibliothèque et d'une lampe, le tout sur un mur bleu clair et un sol carrelé gris.
L'image représente une scène sereine d'un chien et d'un chat partageant un canapé, le chien à gauche et le chat à droite, tous deux semblant détendus.
L'image représente trois canetons debout sur un sol en béton devant une grande peinture abstraite, avec une ponceuse et une rallonge électrique à proximité.
L'image représente un paysage serein avec un chien blanc en laisse, entouré de verdure luxuriante et d'oliviers, avec un arrière-plan montagneux sous un ciel nuageux.
L'image représente un cadre extérieur serein au coucher du soleil, avec une table contenant des bouteilles, un chien et des arbres, avec un paysage montagneux en arrière-plan.
L'image représente un cadre extérieur serein au crépuscule, avec une table sur laquelle se trouvent du vin, un pichet et des dessous de verre, le tout sur fond de montagne et sous un ciel nuageux.

Feedback

Ce sont des évaluations supplémentaires en option lorsque les membres laissent un feedback. La note moyenne pour chaque option est affichée.

Exactitude du profil:
(5.0)

Échange culturel:
(4.9)

Communication:
(5.0)












































Nature lovers welcome to help to take care of a beautiful land in the middle of the wild hills of Tuscany, Italy
Be an integral part of our family in Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy