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My family is made up of 4 persons: Maurizio, Isabella,Sofia and Nicola. Maurizio and Isabella were teachers now retired, Sofia is 38 years old and lives near to Florence with her family but sometimes comes in the country to visit us with her little
girls . Nicola is 32 years old and works as pointer and tattoo artist . The place is organized according to the principles of Permaculture: the growing structures are permanent (risen beds) and the production is organic and according to synergic agriculture. On tne top field there is an olive grove and a biolake vhere we can take a bath and swim.
We prefer foreign people with a basic knowledge of italian
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Beach
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Fitness
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Italian language, traditions and culture of Tuscany region and how to cook italian dishes!
Projects involving children
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Help
Springtime/summer: help in organic farming like to sow, to pick up vegetables, to plant and to clean the soil
September/October: cut and pile up the wood for the winter season
October/November: olive harvest
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
a large room in our house for one person only
What else ...
Antella is a village in the municipality of Bagno a Ripoli, Florence south.In the village there are cafès, some shops, a supermarket, the farmacy and two banks. From Antella it is possible to reach the city of Florence by bus in about 35 minutes .Our house is a part of an old farm where 3 other families also live, The house is placed in a very green area , sorrounded by wood and crossed by a little stream.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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Durante il lavoro, ho avuto conversazioni affascinanti con Maurizio e ho imparato molto sia sull’agricoltura che sulla vita. Dopo il lavoro,… read more
Nel lavoro agricolo, pur non avendo alcuna esperienza precedente, ha seguito le nostre indicazioni ed è… read more
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Durante il lavoro, ho avuto conversazioni affascinanti con Maurizio e ho imparato molto sia sull’agricoltura che sulla vita. Dopo il lavoro,… read more
Nel lavoro agricolo, pur non avendo alcuna esperienza precedente, ha seguito le nostre indicazioni ed è… read more
I had three fantastic weeks in october at your place! Thankyou! I felt very home from the beginning on!
I am impressed of the garden, so many different sorts of fruits and vegetables! I've never seen such big and beautiful cabbages or other plants. The garden is a paradise!
Thus the food, Isabella cooked was all… read more
To help Maurizio at his rich vegetable garden,run according to some permaculture principles,is the main task you'll be asked according to the season:
seeding and planting,weeding, then to water the plants and… read more
We had really a good time with her.
Maurizio made me discover the way a vegetable garden can harmoniously be combined with weeds (that sometimes must be taken away). The work was hard sometimes but it kept me healthy - almost everything we ate came from the garden, very… read more
