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**Welcome to our little corner of Tuscany**
We are a small family made up of two humans and one tiny dog:
Carolina (30, Italian), Dave (33, from New Zealand) and Fiorello our 10-year-old dachshund and full-time cuddle ad barking expert.
After spending the last few years living in beautiful New Zealand, we’ve recently settled in a peaceful village, Reggello, about 40 km from Florence, surrounded by nature, olive trees, and quiet views.
We love:
Traveling and discovering new cultures;
Being outdoors – hiking, gardening, exploring the countryside;
Sharing good food and great conversations around the table.
We’re looking forward to welcoming Workawayers who are easygoing, respectful, and curious. Whether you enjoy helping in the garden, doing small DIY tasks, or cooking together – you’ll find a warm, relaxed atmosphere here.
We’re looking for travelers in need of a short pit stop, not a long stay.
There isn’t a huge amount of work to do here, so we’re not looking for long-term volunteers.
Reggello is a quiet little town in a great location for exploring Tuscany. It’s close to beautiful cities like Florence, Arezzo, and Siena – all perfect for day trips.
Reggello itself is peaceful and authentic, but there’s not a lot going on in terms of nightlife or tourist attractions. That’s why this is the right place for someone who wants to slow down for a bit, experience real Italian culture, and enjoy a more local, laid-back way of life.
We welcome curious, respectful people who are looking for a simple but genuine experience.
We love having people from different cultures around – it enriches our daily life and creates a great exchange of ideas, stories, and traditions.
Come live the Tuscan life with us!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Van life
Sustainability
Pets
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Beach
Cycling
Camping
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We want Workawayers to feel truly at home here, just as we did during our own experiences as volunteers in other people's homes.
Our goal is to offer guests the chance to experience authentic Italian life – not just as visitors, but as part of the family.
You'll have the opportunity to taste and learn about traditional Italian cuisine, including family recipes and local specialties. We also love sharing stories, customs, and traditions from our culture.
It's really important to us that everyone feels included and valued, creating meaningful connections and learning from each other's backgrounds.
Help
We’ve just moved and we could really use some help — especially in the garden.
The main tasks include weeding, watering, repotting plants, sweeping leaves, and general outdoor maintenance.
If you’d like, you’re more than welcome to walk our dog — he would absolutely love that!
Right now, there isn’t a huge amount of tasks to do, especially because in summer the weather can get very hot, which makes doing tasks outside quite tough.
We ask 10 hours for week - about 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off.
We’ve started a small veggie garden that needs some extra love — mostly weeding and regular watering.
We’re also planning to build a chicken coop soon, so any experience or interest in that kind of project would be very welcome!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
At home we speak English. Carolina speaks both Italian and English. Dave is a native English speaker and is currently learning Italian.
Accommodation
We offer a comfortable double bed with a shared bathroom, all within our home.
Our diet is mostly Mediterranean, based on fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Since we’re only asking for a few hours of help per week (around 10 hours total — roughly 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off), we provide accommodation and access to the kitchen so you can cook for yourself.
You’re welcome to use the basic ingredients we provide, such as salt, spices, our homemade olive oil, and vegetables from the garden when available.
Of course, if we’re home and cooking, you’re more than welcome to join us for dinner.
And if you enjoy cooking, we’d be happy to provide ingredients so we can share a meal together!
That said, there’s absolutely no obligation — no fixed meal times or expectations. Everyone is free to eat when and how they prefer.
What else ...
Reggello is a charming small village with a few shops, cafés, and restaurants. There's also a well-stocked supermarket and a small movie theater that occasionally hosts live performances.
Florence is just 40 km away and can be easily reached by car or public transport, making it perfect for day trips or cultural outings.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We also welcome digital nomads – the internet connection is quite reliable and works well for remote work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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