Fairy garden and craft projects in Tuscany, Italy

Infos

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  Description

  Stay in a peaceful Tuscan farmhouse with a neurodivergent host, three cats, and lots of creativity.
  Help me fix my house and my garden after a flood and house renovations.
  
  Hi! I'm Violeta – I’m 44, Italo-Argentinian, and both Italian and Spanish are my native languages.
  I also speak English and French well enough to communicate, and I always welcome the help of a translator if needed!
  I’m neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, highly sensitive, gifted), which means I experience the world a bit differently.
  Sometimes I need space and solitude, other times I dive into long creative or work sessions with great focus.
  🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQI+ are welcome!
  
  I live in the countryside with my three beloved cats, surrounded by nature and silence — and I’m looking for a kind, open-minded person to share a little time, space, and some practical help!
  
  🏡 About the place
  In 2021, I bought this old farmhouse on the hills of Tuscany, not far from Livorno.
  The moment I walked into the garden, I fell in love with its peaceful energy.
  The garden is very large, there are fruit trees and my dream of building a fairy garden by constructing various different corners around the farmhouse.
  The house isn't finished yet, the electrical system on the first floor is incomplete, there are still rooms to paint, and the garden really needs help.
  There's a lot of potential here, and some parts are still a work in progress — inside and out.
  
  👩‍⚕️ About me and my work
  I’m a midwife specialized in women’s health, pelvic education and sexuality.
  One room in the house is used to film educational videos for my social media and online courses.
  So you might see lights, tripods and anatomy books around!
  I work from home a lot, and sometimes I need help because I’m still catching up with renovation and gardening tasks.
  
  🤝 What I’m looking for
  Someone kind, curious, open to sharing space and conversation — but also okay with quiet time and self-direction.
  You don’t need to be an expert: a willingness to learn and contribute is what matters most, there are so many things to do!
  
  🚫no men
  📌I'd like to do a video call before confirming
  
  You can help with:
  
  🏡Inside House = Daily tasks
  Sweeping and cleaning floors
  Removing cobwebs and dust
  Cat care: cleaning the litter box, changing the cats’ water, sweeping around their areas, washing bowls from time to time
  Hanging laundry to dry and folding clothes
  Taking out the trash and sorting recycling
  General tidying of shared/common areas
  
  🏡Inside House = Deep cleaning (farmhouse)
  Cleaning shutters and windows
  Cleaning appliances
  Cleaning the fridge (throwing away old items, wiping shelves)
  Organizing cupboards / pantry (if you like it — it can be surprisingly therapeutic!)
  
  🌱 Help in the garden – tasks you can do
  Mowing the grass (with a regular lawn mower and a brushcutter/weed trimmer)
  Cleaning up piles of wood left by the flood
  Clearing and fixing the fence damaged by the flood
  Cutting and removing fallen branches left by the flood
  Pruning plants and trees depending on the season
  Fruit picking depending on the season
  Sowing seeds and planting bulbs depending on the season
  Watering the plants
  Cleaning and organizing the tools area and the laundry room
  Moving and stacking firewood (if needed)
  Cleaning terraces / verandas / outdoor areas
  Washing outdoor chairs and tables
  
  🍽️🥗Food
  👩🏻‍🍳Cooking: I have a fully equipped kitchen and I love using it! I eat everything, but especially love vegetables and legumes.
  Kitchen work is usually shared: we can cook and clean together, just like "he who cooks doesn't wash the dishes." If I need extra help with meals because I have to work, this will obviously be included in the exchange hours.
  
  The food provided is the same food we normally buy and eat at home: simple, varied and mostly plant-based meals, with meat only a few times a week. We do not buy dairy products, alcohol, sweets, chocolate, snacks or other foods that are not part of our usual diet. Food availability and meal arrangements will be discussed together: the pantry is not freely accessible, and we ask guests not to take or use food without checking with us first. Guests who would like specific products or extra food are welcome to buy them for themselves. Please inform us about allergies, intolerances or special dietary requirements before confirming your stay, so that we can check whether we are able to accommodate them.
  
  ⚠️Keeping your own room clean and tidy is the volunteer’s responsibility.
  We ask you to maintain daily basic order: making the bed, dusting surfaces when needed, and keeping personal items/clothes organized. I ask that you leave the room and bathroom clean for the arrival of a new guest.
  
  I would love to improve my English and French, learn about other craft techniques, experience other cultures, and have company.
  I can teach you about herbal medicine and phytotherapy, food preservation, traditional Italian recipes, and many crafting techniques (sewing, knitting, crochet, ceramics, mosaics, and more).

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Films et télé

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  LGBT+

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  🌍 Cultural exchange at my place
  Staying with me is a chance to experience life in the Tuscan countryside through the lens of a neurodivergent, creative, and holistic lifestyle.
  You’ll learn about Italy from a bilingual Italo-Argentinian perspective — I can share both
  Italian and Latin American culture, and we can speak in Italian, Spanish, English or French (or mix them all if you'd like!).
  
  As a midwife and educator in women’s health and sexuality, I’m happy to share knowledge around body literacy, hormonal health, menstrual cycles, and how to live more in tune with your body and nature.
  Cooking with fresh vegetables, legumes and seasonal foods
  Herbal medicine, natural remedies

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  Aide

  I’m looking for open-minded, non-judgmental people.
  I'm currently looking for help with my house and garden: mowing, clearing overgrown areas, trimming hedges, and other gardening tasks, as well as help around the house.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Espagnol: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Anglais: Débutant
  Français: 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.
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  Hébergement

  🛏️ What I offer
  You’ll have your own room with a private bathroom for Workawayer (one-and-a-half bed, desk, wardrobe).
  Between the room and the bathroom, there’s also a single bed and a linen storage area.
  Violeta has her own private bathroom.
  
  🥗Often I’ll cook for you when I’m home — otherwise, feel free to use the kitchen, but we'll probably cook together.
  
  📶 There’s Wi-Fi, but mobile signal is limited and only works in some areas.
  
  ⚠️ Things to know:
  The upper floor still runs on extension cords (electric work pending).
  In winter, the house isn't very warm; the inside temperature ranges from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. I heat the house with a wood stove. For heating the bathroom, I use a gas stove.

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  Autres infos...

  📍 How to get here
  ⚠️⚠️⚠️The main road has been closed for the time being to repair a bridge, and we don't yet know where the bus will run, so there may not be any public service.
  There will be bicycles at the house, allowing you to reach Collesalvetti in a half-hour ride.
  I can't always provide a ride to the city center when I go to work in Livorno or to the bus stop. I drive to Livorno 2-4 times a week, I don't accompany people to Livorno unless I have to go too.
  The nearest train station is Livorno Centrale and the airport is Pisa Galileo Galilei.
  
  When you arrive I'll pick you up in Livorno
  
  🚭 House rules
  No smoking inside the house (outdoor areas are fine if done respectfully).
  Please be mindful of shared spaces and clean up after yourself.
  Respect for the animals and nature around us is very
  At home you will learn the other rules for a pleasant coexistence
  
  Household items, tools and shared spaces must be used carefully and according to the instructions provided. When unsure about how to use or clean something, please ask before proceeding.
  
  Any breakage or damage must be reported immediately. Normal wear and tear is not the guest’s responsibility; however, when an item is damaged through careless or inappropriate use, or by disregarding the instructions provided, we may ask the guest to cover a reasonable repair or equivalent replacement cost.

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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

  The internet connection works via satellite. It’s usually stable, but occasionally it may drop for a few seconds or minutes — so it’s good to be aware if you work remotely or rely heavily on online access.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is space to park a campervan, but I don’t have the facilities for water, electricity hook-up, or waste disposal — so it's better suited for short stays or self-sufficient setups.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  I have three cats who are very much part of the household. They're independent and used to having their space like go on to the table - I’m not sure how they would react to other animals in the house. Also, the property is not fully fenced: there are open areas, so if you're traveling with animals, keep in mind that they might wander off or encounter wildlife.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  Clito, Tabù and Wasabi

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