Countryside living with gardening, eco-projects and cultural events in Usmate Velate, Italy

Infos

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  Description

  Hello, I am Ale. After a few years as a digital nomad I am now spending more time in the countryside between Milan and Lake Como, in an old farmhouse with a big garden and fruit trees. The spirit here is informal and collaborative: we decide together what to work on based on the season, the weather and your interests. I am also developing online projects about travel and sustainability and I enjoy working together with curious, creative people. The place is rustic and alive — there is always something light to take care of, and always time to explore, rest, make music and enjoy the surroundings.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Vie en van

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Films et télé

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Art et design

  

  Livres

  

  Jardinage

  

  Photographie

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Architecture

  

  Randonnée

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Montagne

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We can speak Italian, English or Spanish, which makes daily life a great opportunity for language practice. The area is rural but well connected — I can lend you a bike to explore nearby towns, Lake Como and Milan. I am happy to share what I know about van life, kite surfing, rock climbing, digital nomad life and eco-living. In return I am always curious to learn about your culture, travels and skills — from cooking and music to photography and digital creativity. I would love to occasionally organise small cultural and music events in the garden, and I have a special project in mind: building a simple outdoor shed for cultural gatherings using natural and recycled bio-materials (wood, straw, earth). If you are interested in sustainable design, architecture or community building, this is a wonderful hands-on learning experience we can develop together at a relaxed pace.

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  Aide

  Most tasks are simple and adapted to your interests and the season. Typical activities include: helping in the vegetable and fruit garden (planting, watering, harvesting, pruning); keeping outdoor areas tidy (raking, mowing, light garden maintenance); helping with shared indoor spaces (cleaning, organising, making the place more cosy); cooking together and sharing recipes; and helping with my online projects about van travel and sustainability (content ideas, social media, basic research, depending on your skills).
  
  A special creative project is the design and co-creation of a small outdoor shed for cultural and music events, built with natural and recycled bio-materials — a learning and making experience, not professional construction work. Everything is done at a comfortable pace with plenty of free time to explore and enjoy the area.
  
  Please note: no help will be required from Workawayers with personal business activities

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Italien: Courant

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  Hébergement

  It is provided a shared or private room there is also a campervan which can be used or a place for tent if you prefer to sleep outside. There is trees with lots of fruits in the area.

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  Autres infos...

  It's a rural area, with arcore close by, 20 minutes by bike with icecream shops and bars. I personally prefer going to events and concerts when available. In the free time I often go to Milan also for a day or two. I like to stay in the area, Kitesurf on the lake, Rock climb, bike, run, and make music and fire outside. I also enjoy organising informal music and cultural evenings in the garden when the weather allows.

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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

  i've been a digital nomad myself, and can use help and collaborate on projects. there is wifi.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  there is an outside parking but not to live in. I have a campervan myself i sometimes put in the garden, but not always space available

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  only if friendly with neighbours dogs

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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