✨Country Living, Renovation & Language Sharing in Ostuni 🏡
The experience
Hello, we’re Hermann, 40 Rosaria 46 and Sofialuna 11. We’re a family living near the centre of Ostuni. Our house is in the countryside and we the like the nature and spending time with others. If you are openmind and you are ready for maintenance works, helping around the house, painting and other small tasks and why not teaching our little girl your language, our home is the right place for you!
What you offer
4 hours of help per day
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Welcome to our family home in beautiful Ostuni! We are Hermann ,Rosaria and Sofialuna. Our house is nestled in the serene countryside of Puglia, just a short distance from Ostuni’s iconic "White City" historic center and stunning Adriatic beaches. We love spending time in nature, sharing delicious meals, and welcoming guests from around the globe into our daily life. 🏡
Our exchange program is centered around collaboration, home improvement, and cultural connection. During your stay, you will help us with various hands-on tasks around the property (ranging from painting facilities and light repairs to gardening and meal preparation). Additionally, we would love for you to share your language through casual, fun everyday conversations with our daughter Sofialuna.
We ask for 4 hours of support per day, 5 days a week, giving you 2 full days off to explore Ostuni, visit nearby historic towns, or relax in the countryside. In return, we provide full hospitality: a cozy private room and three meals every day.
We welcome solo travelers or couples, If you are proactive, open-minded, and looking for an authentic family exchange in southern Italy, we would love to welcome you into our home.
Activities & Shift
Daily tasks are varied and include:
Painting & Decorating
Building & Repairing
Farming & Gardening
Kitchen Support
Language(English/French/Espanol( Sharing
Rules
We count on your presence and support for the agreed dates so our family routine stays organized.
Please keep your private room and common family areas clean, neat, and organized.
Respect our peaceful family lifestyle and countryside environment.