Who can participate in this program

• Adult (over 18 years old)
• Seniors and small groups (I have 3 bedrooms with private bathroom for students)
• Quiet people, who love countryside and are eager to the discover the real italian traditions and lifestyle.

Students are required to have taken at least two lessons with the tutor before they apply for the homestay program.

How to Apply

My country

My house is in the countryside. The main town in the area is called Grosseto, the nearest village is Marsiliana.

The area, Maremma, is famous for its landscape, archeological and historical spots. It is a popular destination for agritourism. Especially the wine in the region is famous. Some of the main attractions are: Saturnia Natural Hot Springs, the Tarot's Garden, Pitigliano, Monte Argentario, Giglio Island, Tarquinia.

My home and I / My family

I am a family person. My family consists of my husband Gianni and our daughters. We have a small cat. We are a no smoking family. As a family we like to spend time in our garden, ride bicycle and have friends over for dinner.

My house is a villa on the top of a small hill surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. We have a big garden where students can relax and spend time. We are a quiet family, in love with nature and environment.

During the homestay experience the student will be incorporated into our daily activities as much as possible.

Transportation

The nearest airport is Roma Fiumicino International Airport (1 hour 30 minutes by car, 2 hours by train). Usually students arrive here by train and I pick them up at the train station (15 minutes by car) or I can organiz a pick up at the airport (a fee will be applied).

This place is well connected by train to Pisa, Roma and by bus to Siena and Florence. Since it is countryside transportation getting to the near villages is not very convenient, but it's possible and very safe.

Climate

All year round. The coldest month is February but the temperature seldom run under 8 °C. July is a bit hot (38-40°C)

Included in your stay

• Private room with private bathroom and private access from the garden
• Double bed.
• Free wifi
• Electric kettle in the room
• Meals
• Lessons (2 hours per day - 5 days a week)
• Afternoon activities.

Student will be driven to activities/ places in the area during free afternoons.

Included activities (5 visits per week)

• A tour of the near villages
• Visit to a cheese factory (depending on availability)

I'm also a professional tour leader with a license from Regione Toscana.

Pricing (in points)

**Base price / Cafetalk points

29,000 points per day (1 person)

50,000 points per day (2 people)

Minimum stay 1 week (8 days, 7 nights)

25,000 points per day (1 person)

43,000 points per day (2 people)

2 weeks stay (14 nights)

21,000 points per day (1 person)

37,000 points per day (2 people)

Optional Day trip activities

A one day trip to a further destination like for example Orvieto, Siena, San Galgano, Tarquinia.

• 25,000 points per person
• 40,000 points per two people

*I usually do this during the weekend if the student books a 2 weeks stay.

Pick up at the airport or drop off (Roma Fiumicino)

• 18,000 points (one way, 1 or 2 people)

Cooking lesson

If the students would like to have a cooking lesson from a professional cook, I could organize it.　Lesson is reserved in advance but payed at the location to the chef.

3 hours to prepare homemade pasta and sauce or bread and pizza.

• 70 euro

How to Apply

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