Come and help out and enjoy an inside view of life here in the countryside near Marciano, Italy

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Hi :-)
I live in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany. Near Florence, Assisi, Perugia, Siena, Rome. I am American and Italian. With my son and husband and 2 dogs. I could use a little help with all of them. Also I enjoy sharing my new country with you. You would have a bedroom and bathroom. I frequent other expats in the surrounding area. You would have excellent opportunities to explore Tuscany and practice both English and Italian.
I am available to host on person or a couple.
Ciao!
Type d'aide
Jardinage
Entretien / Bricolage
Cuisine / courses
Aide à la maison
Aide avec les animaux
Aide avec les langues
Aide informatique / Internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
My guests have loved this INSIDE view of ITALIA..We explore the area and exchange many ideas..I host cooking classes in my home enjoy the good life. My husband only speaks Italian so you would be naturally encouraged to do so too.
Aide
I need a little bit of help now and then in the house, including gardening, house sitting and dog sitting.
Langues parlées
English,Italian...Bahasa
Hébergement
You would be hosted in a single room overlooking the Vineyard of Santa Vitoria and a shared bath. You would join us at mealtime. Maybe help with a specialty from your Land.
Autres infos...
Ride to the train station are always available A train station is also 2 minutes away. With my now guest I have introduced her to the unbeaten Path.
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
2 hours a day

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18.05.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Teresa) pour l'hôte

This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have been luckier! I had a lovely time staying with Grace, Giancarlo, Giuseppina, Tine and Denise. I felt like part of the family and I'm happy to have found a home away from home.

Everyday we would help Giuseppina with the morning and night routine. She is a very warm and friendly lady. We… read more

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15.04.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tina)

And my luck continues....The only problem I had with Tina was her name since we have a Tine with us ...kidding aside Tina was fabulous..She saw things and dove right in...Ventured out on her own, now when I go into our local grocery store they always mention my guest from Germany...I know we will see each other again. STill lots to see in the… read more

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14.04.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Tina) pour l'hôte

I stayed with Grace, Gian Carlo and I lovely Guisepina for two weeks and I really really enjoyed my stay and tasks very much.
I felt pretty close to the family from the beginning. Guisepina is a very cute little old lady. Sometimes I needed to encourage her to eat but she was always in good mood. I also took her to bed or to the bathroom whatever… read more

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10.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Denise)

I have been so lucky with ALL my workaway's,,,Denise was a gem to takeoff on spur of the moment with me to the south of France. A much needed break for me. Today weare still in touch and hope to continue our friendship forever....Merci Denise,,,,

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12.02.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Denise) pour l'hôte

I have just finished 3 weeks with my host Grace, her husband Giancarlo and her 102 year old mother, Josephina in their beautiful home in Tuscany. Grace was very accommodating and even facilitated trips to Carnavals and historical sites for me.
As a Workaway volunteer I had to be flexible and available as Grace's mom had just arrived home from a… read more

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10.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Diana)

Diana was a pleasure to have. She was helpful, Interesting . Being American I discovered many new words the British use and their meaning. I certainly hope to visit Diana on her Turf and explore and enjoy Her unbeaten path,,,,Grazie Diana....Mom asks where you are ....

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09.03.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Diana) pour l'hôte

I got back 2 days ago from my first Workaway trip, 3 weeks in Grace’s lovely home in Marciano in Tuscany. It was a real privilege to stay with the family who treated me like family, even kindly including me in a magnificent family birthday party. Grace is extremely generous with her home, her space, her car and I found myself driving all over… read more

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14.01.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lennie)

Loved having Lennie with us. Her gentle way and helpful attitude was quite welcomed. Five stars for Lennie..

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13.01.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Lennie) pour l'hôte

I stayed with Grace, Gian Carlo and Giuseppina for a week, and it was a very nice experience. There wasn't much work to do and Grace kindly took me around to visit the surrounding towns. It was New Years Eve and I went with Gian Carlo to Cortona to watch the NYE fireworks. It was interesting to experience an Italian NYE in Tuscany. They have a… read more

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31.12.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vanesa)

Loved having Vanessa with us. She certainly kept a Happy attitude that was infectious. We really connected and I miss her terribly..There will always be a place for her here. Grazie Bella,,,,

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31.12.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Vanesa) pour l'hôte

I am so so happy to meet Grace, Gian Carlo and Grace’s mother. Giusepina has 102 years old and she’s lovely and does everything alone. I felt like home!!! :)
Grace cooks magnificent!!
I love Italy, above all the Tuscany. This was my second workaway experience and it could not have been better. THE Tuscany is.soo wonderful. We went to Civitella… read more

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27.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Karonne)

Karonne was one of my first three to host through the net. Cann't believe I've let all that time pass without using this system. K was very Polite, attentive, and helped in home without being asked. I feel we made a connection and will reconnect when time is right. Out in the world to explore. Thanks K,,,

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27.11.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Karonne) pour l'hôte

It was lovely being part of the every day lifestyle with Grace and her family. Although I could only stay one week, we
saw so many wonderful places and it gave a good snapshot of living in the Tuscany area. Grace was very generous
with her time and information and great cooking skills! I was very fortunate to have my first Workaway experience… read more

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22.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Karoline)

Having Karoline here for nearly a month was a true blessing. She Jokes, knits and explored on her own as well. She pitched in without any prompting so I was very pleased. The worst part of her stay is that she is LEAVING....With tears in my eyes I bid her adewwwww. Till we meet in your home....

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21.11.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Karoline) pour l'hôte

Grace's home is a good place for you who want an intimate acquaintance with Tuscany and practice American English and Italian at the same time.
Grace and her husband Giancarlo gave me a warm welcome picking me up at the train station in Arezzo on arrival, even if it was late on a Sunday evening. They live in a rural area, in a semidetached stone… read more built house with a huge garden surrounded by acres and farmland, so you would wake up to the sound of a rooster and birds singing. They live together with Grace's 102 year old mother and two dogs. Graces mother is a lovely old lady, still rather self sufficiant, walking up and down the staircase on her own.
From the first day I felt I was treated as a family member. I had my own spacious bedroom, and the privilege of sharing the bathroom with the old lady. I really appreciated her confidence allowing me to arrange her hearing aid, preparing her a cup of tea or tucking a blanket around her when she was relaxing in her armchair watching TV. She communicates in both English and Italian and is very easy to get along with.
Grace expects her workawayer to keep her with company. She takes great pride in showing you the area, and together we went to many interesting places like Lucigniano, Foiano, Norcia, Pienza, Rapellano, Orvieto, Cortona and Siena. We would be accompanied by her mom whenever possible, taking her age and weather conditions into account. Grace appreciates that you go to explore on your own as well, so I spent some days on solo excursions and went on bike rides, or to Florence and Peruggia. Grace is an excellent cook who prepares warm meals every day and she loves to go out for lunch, so I got a decent insight in Italian food. She is an expert on gnocchi and provided a private cooking class for me, so I will put the recipe in practice when I return to Norway. Grace has a lot of friends and acquaintances who came over for lunch, or we met them in various places, so I got to know a lot of new people during my stay. Everybody was very kind and welcoming.
Grace's husband Giancarlo is a kind man, working every day and spending only evenings and week-ends at home. He speaks Italian only, and, being very social, he made me listen, read and finally talk after a couple of days. My expectations on language practice were met with 100%. If you want to learn to speak Italian this is definitely a good place to go! I helped him 2 sunny days to pick olives and really liked this kind of agricultural experience. He also showed me how the olives are processed to oil, and the taste of the virgin oil on toasted bread was delicious. He presented me to his Italian branch of the family and took me on excursions to the antique market of Arezzo, a concert, a mass and the exposition of the agriturisme.
I would definitly recommend this place for a workaway stay. Welcoming hosts, no hard work, a nice house, possibilities enough to explore Tuscany - you cannot ask for more. Thank you, Grace and Giancarlo, for your hospitality. I am sad to leave and hope you will find a new workawayer who keeps you with company in your lovely home. And welcome to Norway at any time!

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