Join a real mountain home – simple living without too many modern comforts - Piedmont, near the Swiss board, Italy

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  Descrição

  Hello and welcome!
  
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  **Looking for help from late February / early March 2027**
  During the winter, I close my hosting availability, as life in the mountains becomes quieter and we slow down during the cold months. I am already looking for someone who would like to join me from late February or early March 2027 to help prepare the land and vegetable garden for the spring and summer seasons.
  
  If this place sounds right for you, you are welcome to apply in advance!
  
  A little about me : My name is Zaira, I’m 38 years old, and I am a teacher of Traditional Yoga and Advaita Vedānta, as well as an Emotional Management Therapist. I was introduced to Indian philosophy at a young age through sacred texts. Over the years, I deepened my studies with Indian masters and travelled extensively throughout India. I guide people in exploring the relationship between body and mind and offer individual sessions, emotional awareness pathways and seminars across northern Italy.
  
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  My home is located in a peaceful mountain hamlet in Piedmont, northern Italy, near the Swiss border, surrounded by the Alps and woodland. To reach the house, you need to leave your car near the village’s historic church and enjoy a five-minute walk through nature.
  The house is approximately 160 years old. I have chosen to preserve its original character and simplicity rather than turn it into a modern home with every comfort. It is heated with wood, and the bathroom is outside the main living area, on the kitchen terrace. Life here is simple and closely connected to nature, so it is important to feel comfortable with a rustic mountain lifestyle.
  
  I live with my teenage son, who stays with me around three to four days a week.
  
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  My house stands right in front of the forest. The old stone farmhouse, where I am developing my vegetable garden, is located in the centre of the hamlet, with cultivated land and terraces around it.
  
  I am gradually developing the vegetable garden and taking care of the surrounding land. The main tasks include preparing the soil, planting seasonal vegetables, weeding, mulching, harvesting vegetables, collecting and drying herbs, light pruning and general maintenance. Some help with housework and cooking may also be needed.
  
  **Please keep in mind that we live in the Alps, so walking uphill and downhill is part of everyday life here.**
  
  I appreciate people who enjoy practical tasks, nature and learning new things. Some activities can be done independently, while others we can do together.
  
  **If gardening and outdoor help are not your main skills, I am also looking for someone with a good eye for photography and video.** If you have a good-quality camera or smartphone and know how to take beautiful photos and videos, I would love your help creating content for my website and social media pages.
  
  Food and smoking: We are vegan and non-smokers. Would you feel comfortable eating a vegan diet during your stay?
  If you smoke, smoking is not allowed inside the house or in any indoor space. You will need to smoke outside in the garden, taking great care not to leave cigarette butts on the ground, as we live surrounded by woodland.
  
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  This is a quiet and secluded place, so it is important that you enjoy silence, nature and a simple lifestyle. If you are looking for a busy social environment, lots of entertainment or all the comforts of a modern home, this may not be the right place for you.
  
  At the same time, the house can come alive with music and community. I play different instruments, including the ukulele, and sometimes organise singing circles, kirtan and gatherings with music, connection, stillness and reflection. Approximately once a month, I also organise group meditation sessions, both in person and online.
  
  About 20 minutes downhill on foot, there is a beautiful river with a quiet, secluded spot for swimming. Around 2 km uphill by car, you can reach the highest hamlet in this part of the mountain, with beautiful hiking trails to explore.
  
  If you feel comfortable with a simple mountain lifestyle and would enjoy helping care for a home, a vegetable garden and land surrounded by forest, I would be happy to hear from you.
  
  Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting!
  Warm regards,
  Zaira

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Montanhas

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Vegetariano/vegano

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Trabalho beneficente
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Workawayers will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful Val d’Ossola area, which offers activities like climbing, trekking, swimming in rivers, and relaxing by lakes.
  
  I can share my knowledge and teachings in meditation, Indian philosophies, Yoga, and postural work, as well as some basic practices that can support body awareness and well-being.
  
  Hosting people from different cultures is a wonderful opportunity for me to improve my English and Spanish while learning about other perspectives and ways of living. I’m also open to advice and suggestions to improve my home and the surrounding land, making this an exchange of ideas and creativity.

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  Ajuda

  The activities may include:
  
  - House help general cleaning and keeping the house tidy and organised.
  - Helping with meal preparation and cleaning up afterwards.
  - Vegetable garden
  - Plants and herbs
  - Garden and outdoor areas:mowing the grass, clearing and maintaining outdoor spaces, caring for the surrounding land and keeping the garden tidy.
  - Wood and practical tasks: helping to organise and stack firewood, carrying out small repairs and simple building projects, and helping with other practical tasks around the house and garden.
  - Photography and video: if you have experience with photography or video creation, you can also help produce high-quality photos and videos of the house, the surrounding woodland, the gardens and daily life here. These will be used for my website and social media pages.
  
  The activities will vary depending on the season and what needs to be done. We can organise the tasks together, according to your skills, interests and experience. You do not need to be an expert in everything, but a practical attitude, willingness to learn and enjoyment of working outdoors are important.
  
  You are welcome to apply for either the **house and garden position** or the **photography and video position**, depending on your skills and interests.

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente
  Italiano: Fluente
  Espanhol: Iniciante

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  Acomodação

  The volunteer will sleep in a small yoga room, with a single bed, a desk and a wood-burning stove. You can have a look at the photos to see the space. The room has its own independent entrance.
  
  There is only one bathroom in the house, which is shared with the family.
  
  Breakfast is usually prepared by me early in the morning.

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  Algo mais...

  The village is about a 15-minute drive from the city, at an altitude of around 600 metres. There is also a beautiful trail through the forest that takes about 40 minutes to walk down.
  
  I usually go down to town around two or three times a week, so on the volunteer’s days off, I can sometimes give them a ride to the city or other nearby places, if possible.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  For those traveling by camper, there is a quiet parking area near the main road where you can leave your vehicle. This area is usually only used by the few locals in the village.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  

  Ava and Jai

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