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Hi everyone😄 I'm Stefano (37) I live in a farmhouse immersed in the woods at 800 m above sea level in valchiusella ,(west italian alps ) in the company of two dogs and a few cats , Quite a few chickens ,Bees and Soon some sheep ,not far from the small village (15 min walk). I am a farmer and i love to cook ,I have experience as a chef in restaurants and I have been cooking lunch and dinner every day for about 10 years. For me, food and cooking are an integral part of everyday life and I like to dedicate time to this , all thanks to the garden that produces delicious food. I love music and arts , I play percussion and a little guitar and I like to do creative projects. In the past I studied psychology but my life took a different direction and for about 10 years I have been involved in agriculture based on organic and permaculture principles,I love being in nature and going with its rhythm, welcoming changes and being grateful for everything that surrounds me. my life plan is based on pursuing self-sufficiency,my heating source is the wood we produce in the forest and in the summer I mainly deal with the production of different varieties of vegetables which will be partly preserved and consumed during the winter. I have approximately 2 hectares of land; a cultivated part and the remaining wooded. I try to carry on a simple and healthy lifestyle in close contact with nature , share my house with friends who come to visit me during the year , trying to enhance the exchange with people and tryig to be increasingly independent more possibile from an economic and social system in which I don't recognize myself.
We work together, share daily life, and sometimes get tired, dirty, wet, or cold depending on the season. I believe this is also part of the beauty of reconnecting with nature and with a simpler way of living.I'm looking for people who are available and open in communication and with a desire to learn.I am building this place step by step for the future, trying to create a small food production system and a lifestyle that can have a positive impact on the land and on other people. The idea is to grow healthy food, live more consciously, and create a space based on collaboration, respect, and human connection.
I appreciate people who are open-minded, adaptable, curious, and willing to participate with sincerity and good energy. Here we collaborate together — not as employer and worker, but as humans sharing time, effort, meals, ideas, and experiences.Valchiusella is full of initiatives and magical places to draw inspiration from. I will be happy to share these territories with you; immersing ourselves in the woods and bathing in the Chiusella river. To get there you have to reach the city of Ivrea (which is 30 minutes from our house) and then take a bus to the village closest to the house. (no bus on Sundays). . I'm sorry but there are 2 dogs and several cats and i cannot accept other animals
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Books
Astronomy
Politics / Social justice
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Events & social
Culture
Performing arts
Photography
Hitchhiking
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Art & design
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Pets
Farming
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Languages
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Music
Cooking & food
Animals
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Sustainable and natural agriculture Permaculture principles and operations.
Sustainable living practices
Healthy vegetarian food using products from the garden.
Food preservation methods
Local nature and wildlife
Knowledge of mushrooms , wild herbs and cooking in general
Help
Maintenance and cleaning of common areas.
Help in the garden and transformation and preservation of food (jams, vegetable and tomato preserves, courgettes in oil, etc.).
Fencing.
Cutting and transporting wood.
Creation and decoration of new outdoor spaces.
Care of pets and chickens bees
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
on the lower floor of the house, independent You will have a small but cozy room (the bed is double) with fire in winter
It is advisable to bring clothes for all weather conditions: work clothes, waterproof jacket, work and trekking shoes ,
What else ...
The request for commitment is 4/5 hours a day and 2 days off a week
In your spare time, the Valchiusella offers excursions,Food festivals,the River or just stay relaxed
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I m happy to host but it is essential to have a good internet connection on your mobile phone
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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I asked quite spontaneously if I could come, and they replied super fast and welcomed me very warmly, which I’m really thankful for.
Stefano and Freja are incredibly… read more
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I asked quite spontaneously if I could come, and they replied super fast and welcomed me very warmly, which I’m really thankful for.
Stefano and Freja are incredibly… read more
He’s very helpful and always showed me the tasks, inputs in the painting and was open when I made mistakes.
The area around the house is very… read more
Sono stata tre settimane con Stefano e Yuan mi hanno fatto subito sentire a casa con pasti deliziosi preparati con verdure e legumi, sono delle persone fantastiche aperte allo scambio di idee e alla condivisione!
La mattina facevo dei lavoretti inerenti all'orto, alla conservazione di alimenti e alla legna.… read more
I stayed with him for two weeks. There were four of us: me, Stefano, his friend Juan, and another volunteer from the US. I think we made a really good team.
At Stefano’s, work is from Monday to Saturday. Every morning at 9 a.m. we discussed the tasks for the day, and we… read more
I knew I made the right decision in choosing Stefano amongst the dozens of Workaways I considered in Italy when I told him I would be arriving on a national holiday and therefore unable to arrive to his village by bus. Without hesitation he told me he could pick me up at the train station 30 minutes from his house,… read more
I can describe it as an incredible experience! The house is cozy and nestled in nature and his animals are literally fantastic, I'll miss them so much.
The tasks he assigned me were manageable and clearly explained, so it was easy to adapt to the activities. If you're looking for a unique… read more
SUMMARY: WOOOOW!!! JUST GO.
STEFANO: A generous, smart, kind, funny man, with a life worthy of a biography, who walks barefoot through the mountains by choice. Don’t trust him and bring boots.
THE FOOD: Stefano makes sourdough bread, honey, blackberry jam from his garden, kombucha tea… all the posh products… read more
I stayed with Stefano for a month. He is truly amazing, very understanding, very talented, and he puts a lot of love and dedication into what he does.
Staying in his home made me feel very comfortable at all times. The work wasn't hard, and he made sure the weather didn't affect our… read more
Mi sono sentita accolta fin da subito, era tutto molto sereno e tranquillo
Ho avuto il piacere di conoscere anche alcuni amici, tutti molto gentili e ospitali, ed è stato bellissimo vedere la collaborazione che c'è tra di loro.
Vi… read more
Stefano has so much knowledge to share about… read more
We started every day with a good walk in the mountains; we especially loved that we could begin a hike right from the… read more
Tireless workers, tidy and precise are perfect for this type of project.
