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Dear reader, this project started as a small initiative with an aim to renovate a long-neglected renaissance house and turn it into a pleasant space where various cultural events can take place. We are in search for helping hands, creative minds and thoughtful souls, who would help us to prepare a soil for microcosm of shared ideas; an asylum for literature, philosophy, theatre, cinema..
we look for a help with organising events _there will be plenty of them, including festivals and summer universityTypes of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are situated in the very center of picturesque UNESCO town (just few steps away from the main square) and yet, the house is surrounded by large garden, which creates a feeling of being in nature, rather than a town. Banská Štiavnica is a cultural capital throughout the whole summer, offering variety of events. Lively cafés, pubs, a tea house shelter various festivals, concerts, exhibitions, happenings.. The town is set in a scenic landscape of štiavnica hills and woods, hiking trails and several small lakes to swim.
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Help
We need a help with organising events. (garden_cinema, discussions, public readings, vernissages, concerts, cooking..)
We would do the tasks together about 4to5 hours, 5 days a week. The schedule is flexible.
Volunteering work is suitable for anyone, only the will matters:)Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Slovak: FluentAccommodation
Renovated rooms.
We are mostly eating vegetarian (with no idealism attached). Should you have some other dietary preferences, we can most certainly meet them:)What else ...
Banská Štiavnica is mainly recognised for its sublime genius that might stem from its organic development throughout the centuries and unique setting in nature. Narrow streets of cobblestone epicly winding in front of you, will lock you in the times long forgotten. Still unspoiled by tourism, Štiavnica attracts artists, intellectuals, seekers, pilgrims, dreamers...
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (45)
Full of workers, people coming and going (endlessly coming and going), is body movement and it’s construction, is a constant vibrant exchange.
The project is getting to know some faces, talking to locals, briefly being part of Banská Štiavnica local community.
The project is having risotto and crepés (make sure you… read more
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Full of workers, people coming and going (endlessly coming and going), is body movement and it’s construction, is a constant vibrant exchange.
The project is getting to know some faces, talking to locals, briefly being part of Banská Štiavnica local community.
The project is having risotto and crepés (make sure you… read more
Marek was a really nice and friendly guy. He was a very good host and the work was always fun. He was every time really grateful for everything and tried to make it as nice as possible for us!
Thank you a lot it was a really enjoyable experience for us in the beautiful Banská… read more
The atmosphere is really great, there's a… read more
We shared the experience with two volunteers (Bastian and Alberto) and of course with Marek. The relationship and communication… read more
Marek - as has been pointed out countless times… read more
Marek is a great host. He makes sure your mind doesn't lose out on any fun, stacking all possible shelves with all possible books, engaging you in thoughtful conversations and filling the house with good music.
Banska Stiavnica reflects… read more
The work never was hard, we were doing it with fun and pleasure. In general it was cleaning, chopping wood, cooking and some help with renovation of attic. We had a… read more
Marek is easy going, caring and trustful, wether it was for the work, the center or everything else... I learned a lot and have met wonderful people there, it really is a meeting point for cultural exchanges !
If you're looking for a first workaway experience, second third or whatever,… read more
When I stayed there at the beginning of July, the house still needed some renovation work (mostly painting) to be fully prepared for the first cultural… read more
Marek is a great guy,… read more
1) the city is beautiful, full of bars and there is a tea house with matresses and pillows on the floor. There are often concerts in the bars. If you walk 15 minutes from the house there is a little lake.
2) the work is… read more
My stay was quite short (one week), but I learned a lot, mostly about chalk painting and … french cinema ! Marek is a very nice, funny and interested guy. I am really thankful that he welcomed me even if is wasn't the easiest moment for him. And also that he lets me paint flowers in one of the… read more
There were many things that made my stay in this beautiful town so lovely and memorable, but above all it is Marek himself (aka Marekslav) who made it so good and special for me. He is really one of the kindest persons I ever met: always taking… read more
The town is very pretty, has lots of good bars, there is a forest with artificial lakes 15mins from the city centre - Lots to do around!
There is also a lot of work to do and plenty to learn! We got the chance to do some painting and laying floor. Great experience for us!
Final point goes… read more
Finally i have the time (and deviceses) to leave a feedback!
It was super nice at your place and im happy to see on the pictures that it developed so much.
If you and judith still are interested in the pictures they are finally on my laptop, just send me a personal text with your… read more
Also, Banska Stiavnica is a lovely town to discover surrounded by big hills, forest and lakes.
We'd like to… read more
It's was easily one of my favourite workaways. We were renovating the kitchen with two other volunteers, it was good fun & hard work but with enough jokes and loud music to sing with the time flied and jobs were done… read more
- making a wall painting (fresco) style art déco by request of Marek
-… read more
He is an harmonious person and will always be welcomed at our place.
Marek is simply a… read more