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<big>HABITAT COMMONS 2025 [EN]</big> <br>


This page lists the "commons," a list of practical things to adopt when coming to and staying at Cà de Monti.
Please read '''everything''' <3
It is extremely important to follow and adopt these proposals for good collective and community living.


Please read '''everything''' <3
<pre> This page lists our “commons”—useful tips and good practices to help us all (co)live well at Habitat and Cà de Monti. 
Following and committing to these shared guidelines is just as important for you as it is for us, to support collective and communal living. </pre>


It should be noted that the hamlet of Cà de Monti is located in a rural, inland area that unfortunately has been left to itself for many years.
We’re located in a rural and mountainous area (700m a.s.l.), at the top of a small inner valley that has been left to itself for many years. The challenges are many, but the desire to live (at) Cà de Monti is alive and well—and it comes with a set of responsibilities we must embrace.
The issues are numerous, but the desire to live in Cà de Monti implies a series of challenges that we must embrace.


Against abandonment and depopulation!
''Against abandonment and depopulation!''


Another thing to declare is that in Cà de Monti, which serves as the headquarters of the Habitat project, a communal life prevails.
Conviviality and spontaneity are constant companions here, especially around meals—but more on that later.
This means that mutualism and mutual aid must always be employed, sharing is always appreciated, and spontaneous initiative must be "learned."


Conviviality and spontaneity are perennial companions, especially during meals: but we'll get to that later.
General info to better understand this document:


General information to better understand this document:
# Cà de Monti is a home, but also the headquarters of Habitat (District A). We are a cultural association, and you’ll become a part of it too.
* Cà de Monti is a village because it is composed of multiple buildings: the one higher up, where most of the sleeping places are generally allocated, and the one lower down where the large kitchen and halls are located.
# Cà de Monti is a small village made of two main buildings: the **upper one (B)** with bedrooms and shared workspaces, and the lower one (A) used mostly when there are more people around. We’ll explain what’s inside each building soon!
* As it should be anywhere, life should be geared towards sustainability in every aspect.
# Life here strives to be sustainable, caring, and respectful—in every possible meaning and expression.
* After the flood of May 2023 and the earthquakes of September 2023, there have been structural deteriorations. We are gradually fixing everything.


[[File:MG_0724.jpg|500px|right|thumb|View of Cà de Monti, upper building (B)]]


=Before to arrive=
=Before You Arrive=


==How to get here?==
==How to get here?==


Cà de Monti is located above the village of Tredozio.
Cà de Monti is 5 km from the town center of Tredozio (FC).
 
* By car: Here’s the location: [https://g.co/kgs/x8JktdR](https://g.co/kgs/x8JktdR)
* By plane: Better avoided, but if necessary, the closest airports are Bologna and Forlì.
* Public transport: Train to Faenza, then BUS LINE 189 from Faenza to Tredozio. Timetable here: [Bus 189 schedule](https://www.startromagna.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RA_Linea_189_inv24-25_agg.29.01.pdf)
 
'''NO evening buses.'''
On weekdays, last ride is at 18:45, and on holidays at 16:30.
*Please plan your trip accordingly so we can pick you up in Tredozio!
 
You can also reach Cà de Monti on foot via CAI trail 569.
 
Note: In very specific cases, if no other options are available, someone can pick you up from Faenza. In this case, consider covering fuel costs (about 45 mins down and back up).
 
* Join our Telegram group to organize rides to/from Habitat and Tredozio: [https://t.me/+XqKRmfnZWQEyY2Y0](https://t.me/+XqKRmfnZWQEyY2Y0)
 
==What to bring==
 
* Hiking boots and comfy shoes for trails
* Indoor slippers (no outdoor shoes inside)
* Thermal shirts and warm, layered clothing—even in summer, temps can shift
* Some cash (helpful for food payment on arrival)
* Water bottle
* Camera(s)! We’re building a living archive
 
==Contributions==
 
===Hospitality contribution===
 
Varies depending on length of stay and type of room.
It includes bed/room, linens (if specified), and access to all shared living and workspaces.
We prefer mid- to long-term stays, and contributions reflect this by decreasing the longer you stay.
 
===Food contribution===
 
5€/day (up to 1 month)
 
Covers:
 
* Fruits and vegetables (garden-grown and not)
* Bread (baked at Cà de Monti with our sourdough starter)
* Pasta, rice, cereals
* Local eggs
* Cheese
* Legumes
* Honey (from Gradicciolo neighbors)
* Yogurt & other dairy (from Pian di Stantino neighbors)
* Plant-based milk
* EVOO and other oils
* Butter
* Flours
* Coffee, tea, herbal teas
* Homemade preserves (ours and others')
 
We also provide soaps, detergents, toilet paper.
For stays longer than 1 month, the contribution is calculated weekly and at a reduced rate.
 
<u>Please tell us about any allergies or intolerances!</u>
 
We favor vegetarian food. Please buy in bulk and seasonally. Avoid seeing meat as a daily food.
 
If needed, bring your own supply of alcohol. We have a shared pantry, but we can’t meet everyone’s needs on that front.
 
Avoid packaged and single-use industrial products—little value, lots of plastic.
 
We love DIY—so try your hand at making pasta, cakes, and sweets.
 
Seasonal veggies: morally mandatory.
Supermarket produce: meh.
Overseas fruits like avocados/bananas: kinda frowned upon.
 
=Check-In=
 
Make sure you’ve filled out the membership form before arrival: [Membership Form](https://forms.gle/DbixvS9p8PRKm4mG8)
Membership is 10€, valid for the calendar year. '''This payment is separate''' — use the description “Association Membership” when possible.
 
You can pay for your stay on arrival in cash, via PayPal, Satispay, or card.
 
Bring some cash, especially for food contribution!
 
==Payment options==
 
* Cash at Cà de Monti (especially appreciated for food)
* PayPal: [paypal.me/habitattt](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/habitattt)
* Bank Transfer to:
 
DISTRETTO A APS
IBAN: IT88Q0623023704000030225469
Description: “Contributo ospitalità”
 
=While You’re Here=
 
==Tredozio==
 
There’s an ATM, post office, grocery store, two bars, two restaurants, a newsstand, Anna the veggie seller, and a butcher.
 
Salt & tobacco: Tabacchi in Piazza 25 Aprile or Bar Penna.
Market days: Tuesday & Friday mornings.
Modigliana: Wednesday & Saturday.
 
Friendly nearby farms:
 
* Pian di Stantino – wine, fruit jams
* Gradicciolo – honey
* Cà Gianna – wine, Tredozio
* Da Urrai – pecorino, Tredozio
* [...]


Car: Simply search for "Cà de Monti, Tredozio" on online maps.
Nearest supermarkets: Conad in Modigliana, Rocca S. Casciano, or Faenza.


Plane: It's better not to take it, but the nearest airports are in Forlì, Bologna, and Florence.
==Getting around==


Public transport: Train to Faenza (beware, there's a regional inter-Apennine train (fantastic view) direct from Florence!), bus from Faenza to Tredozio. Timetable here: https://cooptrasportiriolo.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/linea-189-scol.pdf
Without a car, expect to stay mostly at Cà de Monti.
You may catch rides or walk to Tredozio (~40 mins downhill), but plan to spend quality time on-site.


'''ALWAYS''' check the bus schedules, especially during weekends.
==Cà de Monti==


'''If we need to pick you up in Faenza, we'll ask for a contribution for fuel. Keep in mind that it takes 45 minutes to descend and the same to ascend.'''
[[File:Mappa-ca-de-monti2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|The two buildings of Cà de Monti]]


'''We have a telegram group to manage car sharing: https://t.me/+XqKRmfnZWQEyY2Y0'''
Cà de Monti has two main buildings: upper building (A), lower building (B).
You’re free to move between spaces and find what suits your activities. Some rooms have a contact person for help or guidance:


Upper building (A):


=Essential Kit to Bring=
* Small kitchen for breakfast/light meals
* Publishing station (digital print) – ref: Pongie
* Darkroom (B/W dev & print) – ref: Poni
* “Bisca” multipurpose room
* Library
* Bedrooms


There are many trails, so bring mountain boots for walking!
* Woodshop – ref: Beppe. Never use the workshop alone. Always check with Beppe before starting a project.
Bringing slippers from home is important since it's not appropriate to walk with shoes inside the house.
Bring thermal shirts and heavy clothes in general, temperatures like to change.


=Grocery Shopping=
Lower building (B):


We are experimenting with a total shared grocery and stuff, we calculated 10€ of food and utilities per day per person that includes ''everything'' (From coffee to pasta, from soap to house detergent, from toilet paper to quality extra virgin olive oil to cheese from the neighbor's (Pian di Stantino) (they have nice cows, there is no intensive farming!)) to wine to vegetables and blabla).
* Professional kitchen with pizza/bread oven
* Living room
* Dining hall
* Veranda and small tailoring space – *Contact: Chiara*
* Performance space – *Contact: Chiara*
* Exhibition space
* Server & tech corner – *Contact: Poni*


Let us know if you're down with it!
==Surrounding Green==


Since this is managed by the permanent residents and is not accountable, we kindly ask you to bring some cash for the fund.
Around Cà de Monti lies a vast area of woods, fields, and trails. Nearby: our garden, chestnut grove, sacred hill, and antenna.


Anyway:
This is all part of our ecosystem—treat it as if it were part of the house.
We recommend and encourage purchasing bulk products, vegetables from the greengrocer, and as little meat as possible.
Self-production is fantastic, so we also encourage making bread at home, as well as pasta, cakes, and sweets.
Avoid packaged snacks like the plague and generally disposable things, a source of very little genuineness and immense plastic.


Fruit and vegetables from the supermarket are not at all the best.
You can help water the plants if they look thirsty. Best times: early morning or evening (never in direct sun). We use rainwater collected in a well.


We hope that our new brand garden gives its fruits as soon as possible!
==Language & Inclusivity==


Seasonal vegetables: morally obligatory (Here's a nice scheme to orient yourself).
We mainly speak Italian, but we all speak English too. When people from all over the world visit, we aim to make language an opportunity, not a barrier.
Overseas vegetables like avocados and bananas: really not respected.
Use the most inclusive and widely understood language at any time—but don’t force it.
In Tredozio, there's the market on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Language is also personal and cultural. Let's find a balance between clarity and authenticity.
In Modigliana on Wednesdays and Saturdays.


Nearby and friendly Agricultural Companies:
==Events==
* Pian di Stantino, (almost) neighbors. Wine and dairy production (they have beautiful cows).
* Gradicciolo, (almost) neighbors. Beekeeping, so propose honey and similar things.
* (To be continued :)))))


Nearby supermarket: Conad in Modigliana, Conad in Rocca S. Casciano, various supermarkets in Faenza and Forlì
While you're here, we may host events linked to our festival ''Habitare''. Check the program: [https://habitattt.it/habitare/estate2025/](https://habitattt.it/habitare/estate2025/)


Nearby tobacconist: from Giorgio or at Bar Penna, both in Tredozio
The house becomes more public during these times—you might suddenly be surrounded by many people. But don’t worry, it’s all under control!


=During your staying=
If you'd like to help during events, your support is very welcome!


==Practical Info==


==Water==
===Water===


Water is a universal good, we know. In this Apennine area, drought sometimes knocks on the door, so it's important to remember to '''never''' linger with water, especially during showers.
* Tap water is from a spring and **drinkable**.
* In dry periods, we must avoid water waste—especially with showers.
* Summer might bring water use restrictions. Drinking water will always be available.


Hot water is (for now) only available in the "lower" building. There are two bathrooms equipped with showers.
===Electricity & Lights===


In the higher floors of the "upper" building, water struggles to arrive due to the low water pressure from the source. In fact, during last year's flood, part of the hill where we are situated collapsed, obviously where the water pipe was. Now there's a patch, but this indicates that in various stretches from the source to us, there have been various breakdowns that have weakened the flow.
* Bills are rising—turn off lights in unused rooms.
* **Exception: the server.** If it’s off, let us know!


==Greenery==
Label and hold onto your device chargers—**don’t unplug others around the house**.


In hot moments, it's good to give our plant friends a drink both early in the morning and in the evening (not during direct sunlight as it can harm the plants!).
The pro kitchen lights have a separate switch—follow the arrow. **Don’t touch the rest!**


The water to be used is from the well, which is rainwater collected.
===Connectivity===


==Getting around on site==
Wi-Fi is available in both houses but not in every room.
Networks:


If you don't have a car, you should imagine that movements will be very limited; it's not straightforward or immediate to go shopping or to the tobacconist.
* World Wide Habitat
We urge you to take a look at where Cà de Monti is on online maps to understand a bit where we're located.
* World Bridge Habitat
Access: the last word above + 00


==Household Economy==
Mobile signal works only for some mobile providers. Please, check if yours is covering the area**.


===Sheets and towels===
Expect to use your phone less (spoiler: you’ll feel great).


If you don't bring your own sheets/towels, we ask for a contribution of €5 as if it were a rental. Then, you'll manage the washing yourself. When you leave, it will be our responsibility, of course. It's much appreciated if you put everything that needs washing on the floor.
===Basic Cleanliness===


===Lights and electricity===
* Clean up shared spaces after use (living rooms, garden, Bisca, etc.)
'''Always''' turn off lights if you're not present in a certain place. Always!!
* A task chart (in the kitchen) assigns daily roles: cooking, prep, cleaning. Usually: if you don’t cook, you clean. Everyone eats.
Also, turn off devices, both personal and household ones. Always keep track of your chargers. If borrowing, always ask first!
* Always leave the kitchen clean for the next meal.
* Dishwasher in small kitchen (A)—check contents before use.
* Vacuum cleaner is in building A’s living room. Ask us for cleaning products.


The only exception is about the server: if you find it off, turn it on :)
===Waste Sorting===


For the kitchen lights, they must be turned on from the *panel*: you'll notice a piece of tape with an arrow. The kitchen light switch is the one indicated. DO NOT touch the other switches!
'''A duty and a shared responsibility. If we don’t sort it here, we do it later at the dump.'''


===Glasses and cups===
<pre>
1) Organic → into the compost (near the garden) 
2) Plastic + cans 
3) Paper 
4) Glass 
5) Everything else (cigarette butts, sanitary products) → General waste


When you take a glass or a cup, take a piece of paper tape (available near both kitchens) and write your name!
Never flush sanitary products or other waste — they will clog the system.
</pre>


===Trash===
In small kitchen (A), bins are under the sink.
In pro kitchen (B), bins are outside—where everything gets sorted before it piles up indoors.


It's absolutely necessary to do separate waste collection.
===Kitchen Use===


* Organic -> in the compost! (It's in the garden.)
Breakfast is usually self-managed.
* Plastic + cans
Lunch and dinner are often shared.
* paper
You’re not required at every meal! Based on the rotating roles, there’ll always be someone cooking or setting up.
* glass
The rest (which should be as little as possible) goes in the undifferentiated.


In the kitchen in the upper building, the bins are under the sink.
In the small kitchen, avoid noise at breakfast—**Beppe sleeps next door**!
In the kitchen in the lower building, instead, they are located outside.
You can always eat in the Bisca or the garden if weather permits.


In the bathroom, only undifferentiated waste is thrown away; if there are things to recycle, please, take the waste to the respective bins.
===Pantry Management===
 
Two fridges—one per kitchen.
Use them for your own food. Ask before using someone else’s.
Small kitchen has essentials and dry pantry. You’ll have space for your personal items.
The industrial fridge (downstairs) is turned off—used as pantry space.
 
===Cups and Mugs===
 
Pick one and **label it with your name**. Reuse it throughout the day.


===Coffee===
===Coffee===


Generally, whoever wakes up makes coffee. As usual, let's not abuse it because it's not very sustainable.
If you make coffee, leave some for others — there’s nothing better than finding fresh coffee in the morning :)
If you drink it a lot, take into consideration to buy your personal one.
 
If you’re picky about coffee, bring your own!


===Toilet paper===
===Sheets & Towels===
It's found either in the bathroom on the first floor of the upper house or in the cabinet in front of the bathrooms of the lower house. In case of doubt, ask.


===Cleaning===
If you don’t bring your own, we ask for a 5€ contribution**.
We encourage not to leave dirt, simply :)
You'll handle laundry during your stay; we’ll wash them after you leave.
Leave them on the bed before you go :)


The vacuum cleaner is in the "chill" area of the upper house, the cleaning products are a bit scattered. It's easier to ask us often :)
===Laundry===


The kitchen must be cleaned after meals; in rare exceptions, it's cleaned the next day. Again, generally, whoever doesn't cook cleans. If you want to eat alone or use the kitchen anyway, you absolutely must wash the utensils you use.
Washing machine is downstairs, with detergents provided. Use it when needed and try to make full loads.
Access via the main living room—look for the “Laundry” door.


==Kitchen(s) Management==
On sunny days, hang your laundry outside on the terrace.


Regarding meals: generally, breakfast is totally self-managed and personal, meals are generally shared. But it's absolutely not mandatory.
===Toilet Paper & Soaps===


Generally, the kitchen in the upper building is for breakfast, the industrial one downstairs for cooking other meals.
If you run out, go to the lower house (B). Supplies are in a cupboard near the bathrooms.


==Pantry Management==
===Ticks!===
There are two refrigerators, one per kitchen.
In both, it's a good idea to tag your belongings with a marker.
If you need something someone else has, you must always ask for permission first.
Regarding the dry pantry, there are several spaces in the back of the large kitchen. We recommend taking a cardboard box or something similar and making your own compartment.
There's a turned-off industrial refrigerator that serves as a pantry.


==Connectivity==
After walks (especially spring/summer), check yourself thoroughly: armpits, knees, groin, hidden spots.
Mobile network, except for Tim and Coop Voce, doesn't work.
If you find one, use tweezers—we’ll help remove it.
We have Wifi.
Once removed, burn the tick. Sterilize the tweezers right after.


==Ticks!==
Ecco la traduzione in inglese, mantenendo **formattazione e tono** esattamente come richiesto:
During spring periods, ticks abound.
If you get one, don't panic and ask us how to remove it.
In any case, upon returning from walks, it's good practice to check everywhere.


We have tweezers to use. When removing the tick, it must be burned with a lighter (violent but really necessary).
=Check out=
After using the tweezers, it must be sterilized by boiling it in water.


# Make sure you’ve sent your hospitality + food contribution payment
# Leave sheets and towels on your bed
# Leave the room tidy and clean – someone else might be arriving right after you!


[[File:August2022-cademonti-rfm-wide.jpg]]


=When you are going to leave=
Thank you for your attention, <br>
see you soon! <br>
Habitat <br><br>


==Payments==
<pre>
Before coming to us, it's necessary to join the association through the form: https://forms.gle/DbixvS9p8PRKm4mG8
CONTRIBUTE TO HABITAT’S ARCHIVE
Habitat is a living archive of moments, experiences, shared knowledge, events, and more or less educational materials. This archive is built from all the content and documentation gathered by everyone who has passed through Cà de Monti over the years.  


For the stay, you can pay by cash, PayPal, satispay, or even with the pos.
As an inhabitant, we invite you to participate and contribute to the Habitat archive by sending us any material you’d like to share. The invitation is not to over-curate—nothing is less important than something else.
</pre>

Latest revision as of 16:26, 14 May 2025

HABITAT COMMONS 2025 [EN]

Please read everything <3 

 This page lists our “commons”—useful tips and good practices to help us all (co)live well at Habitat and Cà de Monti.  
Following and committing to these shared guidelines is just as important for you as it is for us, to support collective and communal living.

We’re located in a rural and mountainous area (700m a.s.l.), at the top of a small inner valley that has been left to itself for many years. The challenges are many, but the desire to live (at) Cà de Monti is alive and well—and it comes with a set of responsibilities we must embrace.

Against abandonment and depopulation!

Conviviality and spontaneity are constant companions here, especially around meals—but more on that later.

General info to better understand this document:

  1. Cà de Monti is a home, but also the headquarters of Habitat (District A). We are a cultural association, and you’ll become a part of it too.
  2. Cà de Monti is a small village made of two main buildings: the **upper one (B)** with bedrooms and shared workspaces, and the lower one (A) used mostly when there are more people around. We’ll explain what’s inside each building soon!
  3. Life here strives to be sustainable, caring, and respectful—in every possible meaning and expression.
View of Cà de Monti, upper building (B)

Before You Arrive

How to get here?

Cà de Monti is 5 km from the town center of Tredozio (FC).

NO evening buses. On weekdays, last ride is at 18:45, and on holidays at 16:30.

  • Please plan your trip accordingly so we can pick you up in Tredozio!

You can also reach Cà de Monti on foot via CAI trail 569.

Note: In very specific cases, if no other options are available, someone can pick you up from Faenza. In this case, consider covering fuel costs (about 45 mins down and back up).

What to bring

  • Hiking boots and comfy shoes for trails
  • Indoor slippers (no outdoor shoes inside)
  • Thermal shirts and warm, layered clothing—even in summer, temps can shift
  • Some cash (helpful for food payment on arrival)
  • Water bottle
  • Camera(s)! We’re building a living archive

Contributions

Hospitality contribution

Varies depending on length of stay and type of room. It includes bed/room, linens (if specified), and access to all shared living and workspaces. We prefer mid- to long-term stays, and contributions reflect this by decreasing the longer you stay.

Food contribution

5€/day (up to 1 month)

Covers:

  • Fruits and vegetables (garden-grown and not)
  • Bread (baked at Cà de Monti with our sourdough starter)
  • Pasta, rice, cereals
  • Local eggs
  • Cheese
  • Legumes
  • Honey (from Gradicciolo neighbors)
  • Yogurt & other dairy (from Pian di Stantino neighbors)
  • Plant-based milk
  • EVOO and other oils
  • Butter
  • Flours
  • Coffee, tea, herbal teas
  • Homemade preserves (ours and others')

We also provide soaps, detergents, toilet paper. For stays longer than 1 month, the contribution is calculated weekly and at a reduced rate.

Please tell us about any allergies or intolerances!

We favor vegetarian food. Please buy in bulk and seasonally. Avoid seeing meat as a daily food.

If needed, bring your own supply of alcohol. We have a shared pantry, but we can’t meet everyone’s needs on that front.

Avoid packaged and single-use industrial products—little value, lots of plastic.

We love DIY—so try your hand at making pasta, cakes, and sweets.

Seasonal veggies: morally mandatory. Supermarket produce: meh. Overseas fruits like avocados/bananas: kinda frowned upon.

Check-In

Make sure you’ve filled out the membership form before arrival: [Membership Form](https://forms.gle/DbixvS9p8PRKm4mG8) Membership is 10€, valid for the calendar year. This payment is separate — use the description “Association Membership” when possible.

You can pay for your stay on arrival in cash, via PayPal, Satispay, or card.

Bring some cash, especially for food contribution!

Payment options

DISTRETTO A APS IBAN: IT88Q0623023704000030225469 Description: “Contributo ospitalità”

While You’re Here

Tredozio

There’s an ATM, post office, grocery store, two bars, two restaurants, a newsstand, Anna the veggie seller, and a butcher.

Salt & tobacco: Tabacchi in Piazza 25 Aprile or Bar Penna. Market days: Tuesday & Friday mornings. Modigliana: Wednesday & Saturday.

Friendly nearby farms:

  • Pian di Stantino – wine, fruit jams
  • Gradicciolo – honey
  • Cà Gianna – wine, Tredozio
  • Da Urrai – pecorino, Tredozio
  • [...]

Nearest supermarkets: Conad in Modigliana, Rocca S. Casciano, or Faenza.

Getting around

Without a car, expect to stay mostly at Cà de Monti. You may catch rides or walk to Tredozio (~40 mins downhill), but plan to spend quality time on-site.

Cà de Monti

The two buildings of Cà de Monti

Cà de Monti has two main buildings: upper building (A), lower building (B). You’re free to move between spaces and find what suits your activities. Some rooms have a contact person for help or guidance:

Upper building (A):

  • Small kitchen for breakfast/light meals
  • Publishing station (digital print) – ref: Pongie
  • Darkroom (B/W dev & print) – ref: Poni
  • “Bisca” multipurpose room
  • Library
  • Bedrooms
  • Woodshop – ref: Beppe. Never use the workshop alone. Always check with Beppe before starting a project.

Lower building (B):

  • Professional kitchen with pizza/bread oven
  • Living room
  • Dining hall
  • Veranda and small tailoring space – *Contact: Chiara*
  • Performance space – *Contact: Chiara*
  • Exhibition space
  • Server & tech corner – *Contact: Poni*

Surrounding Green

Around Cà de Monti lies a vast area of woods, fields, and trails. Nearby: our garden, chestnut grove, sacred hill, and antenna.

This is all part of our ecosystem—treat it as if it were part of the house.

You can help water the plants if they look thirsty. Best times: early morning or evening (never in direct sun). We use rainwater collected in a well.

Language & Inclusivity

We mainly speak Italian, but we all speak English too. When people from all over the world visit, we aim to make language an opportunity, not a barrier. Use the most inclusive and widely understood language at any time—but don’t force it. Language is also personal and cultural. Let's find a balance between clarity and authenticity.

Events

While you're here, we may host events linked to our festival Habitare. Check the program: [3](https://habitattt.it/habitare/estate2025/)

The house becomes more public during these times—you might suddenly be surrounded by many people. But don’t worry, it’s all under control!

If you'd like to help during events, your support is very welcome!

Practical Info

Water

  • Tap water is from a spring and **drinkable**.
  • In dry periods, we must avoid water waste—especially with showers.
  • Summer might bring water use restrictions. Drinking water will always be available.

Electricity & Lights

  • Bills are rising—turn off lights in unused rooms.
  • **Exception: the server.** If it’s off, let us know!

Label and hold onto your device chargers—**don’t unplug others around the house**.

The pro kitchen lights have a separate switch—follow the arrow. **Don’t touch the rest!**

Connectivity

Wi-Fi is available in both houses but not in every room. Networks:

  • World Wide Habitat
  • World Bridge Habitat

Access: the last word above + 00

Mobile signal works only for some mobile providers. Please, check if yours is covering the area**.

Expect to use your phone less (spoiler: you’ll feel great).

Basic Cleanliness

  • Clean up shared spaces after use (living rooms, garden, Bisca, etc.)
  • A task chart (in the kitchen) assigns daily roles: cooking, prep, cleaning. Usually: if you don’t cook, you clean. Everyone eats.
  • Always leave the kitchen clean for the next meal.
  • Dishwasher in small kitchen (A)—check contents before use.
  • Vacuum cleaner is in building A’s living room. Ask us for cleaning products.

Waste Sorting

A duty and a shared responsibility. If we don’t sort it here, we do it later at the dump. 

1) Organic → into the compost (near the garden)  
2) Plastic + cans  
3) Paper  
4) Glass  
5) Everything else (cigarette butts, sanitary products) → General waste

Never flush sanitary products or other waste — they will clog the system.

In small kitchen (A), bins are under the sink. In pro kitchen (B), bins are outside—where everything gets sorted before it piles up indoors.

Kitchen Use

Breakfast is usually self-managed. Lunch and dinner are often shared. You’re not required at every meal! Based on the rotating roles, there’ll always be someone cooking or setting up.

In the small kitchen, avoid noise at breakfast—**Beppe sleeps next door**! You can always eat in the Bisca or the garden if weather permits.

Pantry Management

Two fridges—one per kitchen. Use them for your own food. Ask before using someone else’s. Small kitchen has essentials and dry pantry. You’ll have space for your personal items. The industrial fridge (downstairs) is turned off—used as pantry space.

Cups and Mugs

Pick one and **label it with your name**. Reuse it throughout the day.

Coffee

If you make coffee, leave some for others — there’s nothing better than finding fresh coffee in the morning :)

If you’re picky about coffee, bring your own!

Sheets & Towels

If you don’t bring your own, we ask for a 5€ contribution**. You'll handle laundry during your stay; we’ll wash them after you leave. Leave them on the bed before you go :)

Laundry

Washing machine is downstairs, with detergents provided. Use it when needed and try to make full loads. Access via the main living room—look for the “Laundry” door.

On sunny days, hang your laundry outside on the terrace.

Toilet Paper & Soaps

If you run out, go to the lower house (B). Supplies are in a cupboard near the bathrooms.

Ticks!

After walks (especially spring/summer), check yourself thoroughly: armpits, knees, groin, hidden spots. If you find one, use tweezers—we’ll help remove it. Once removed, burn the tick. Sterilize the tweezers right after.

Ecco la traduzione in inglese, mantenendo **formattazione e tono** esattamente come richiesto:

Check out

  1. Make sure you’ve sent your hospitality + food contribution payment
  2. Leave sheets and towels on your bed
  3. Leave the room tidy and clean – someone else might be arriving right after you!

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