Art and Slow Living in Tuscany
The experience
Join us for a creative experience in the Tuscan countryside, where you can practice art while becoming part of daily country life. Your activities may include painting, drawing, pottery, gardening, flower care, lavender harvesting, olive tree maintenance, simple repairs, light cleaning, and cooking together. We value flexibility and will discuss the plan for each day every evening.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Arts:
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
What you get
1 day 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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Fluent Italian
Between 23 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
8Depending on your skills and predisposition we will work out a personal schedule for the time you will spend here. I am interested in arts in general and I am willing to improve.
Activities & Shift
In the summer, we often use the cooler morning hours for outdoor activities and take a slower pace during the hottest part of the day. Whether you need time for remote work or simply want to relax with a cup of tea and a good book, there is space for that. We usually have lunch together around midday, and from around 14:00 to 18:00 we’ll focus on the activities we agreed on for the day. After that, evenings are open and flexible, we may enjoy a quiet evening at home or go out and explore, depending on the mood and the weather :)
Rules
I would appriciate if you could contribute to keep the public spaces of the house clean and tidy. While living alone I am generally set up to dedicate a morning every week to do my laundry and some "intense" cleaning but I am also very open to pick up new methods.