Région: oreshets

My husband and i help with rescue animals here in Bulgaria,we currently have living with us 12 dogs, 4 goats, chickens, turkeys, 18 cats, 4 horses. our family is growing rapid as we also foster, our lives revolve around animals. we came to live in Bulgaria 4 years ago from the Manchester area of the uk. We are currently restoring another property to re home more animals. we also intend to start pony trekking holidays. Previously I worked for the R.S.P.C.A in the uk ,my husband Barry worked as a F.E Lecturer.

Région: New South Wales

We are near Lismore, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Bangalow. Are you passionate about gardening and landscaping? Are you ready to live your life through meditation; more conscious, more aware, joyful and ALIVE?! Are you looking for a group of like-minded people? Do you yearn to leave behind a busy city life and live surrounded by the beauty and silence of nature? Are you looking for something "different" and deeper in your life that is more then just going to work, paying bills, waiting for the weekend etc? Do you wish to nurture your creativity? THIS IS A VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE GENUINELY INTERESTED IN MEDITATION AND THEIR PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION and are open to a totally new way of living. Please read the profile before requesting to come and stay. If you are just looking for free food and accommodation to save money or looking to work on a "normal" farm or with a family, please look elsewhere- there are dozens of Workaway&Woofing hosts in NSW. This is an opportunity if you have done all the sight seeing of Brisbane, Byron Bay etc and are tired of travelling continuously and want to settle down in the countryside. We are a small commune of friends (living in an ashram/meditation retreat), young in spirit and energy who wish to take time out from exploring the world and connecting with our inner world... Do you have a genuine interest to know more about yourself? Hundreds of people from all over the world have enjoyed their stay here from countries such as USA, Sweden, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Italy, Croatia, Kenya, Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Germany, Canada and New Zealand. Sometimes a few Australians come :-) There are 10 km walking tracks and a beautiful creek with a swimming hole- heaven! We play music, do art, dance and sing together. Three yoga teachers live here at the moment so we often practise yoga. We are vegetarian and eat very well! At the moment, we only welcome people who have the intention to stay with us for at least 1-2 months. It takes time to settle in and really dive into ashram life. However, if you genuinely do not have one month free (e.g. on your vacation during university, near the end of your visa etc) we may make an exception if you really would love to stay here. Come with the intention to take the time to care and nurture yourself while giving all your energy to be part of an amazing powerful community. See you soon!

Région: Rheinland-Pfalz

We have about 30 alpacas, 2 dogs, numerous cats. Animals are part of our lives and so is their hair :-) So if you are allergic to cats or dogs, or even dust and hay, you should consider a different place to stay. There is no public transportation, but usually there are lots of young people here, so you should not be bored. The area is great for hiking and cycling. The Rhine River, famous for its old castles and ruins is not too far away and we would love to take you there. If you consider to stay with us, you should be able to stay for 2 weeks minimum. Exceptions are possible sometimes. You should be over 20, physically fit and don't mind physical work. One last thing: We love dogs, however, it will not be possible that you bring your own dog, since one of our dogs will not tolerate other dogs in our house, sorry!

Région: Cariboo

Welcome to our north Cariboo cattle ranch and garden market! We offer the opportunity to engage in a quiet, hardworking, back to basics way of life that reconnects people with the land, its creatures and all that can be produced from the soil. We believe in both self and environmental sustainability which translates into ever decreasing consumerism. We are a "middle aged" couple who live the enviable ranching lifestyle which many people can only dream about. Both Dave and Rosie come from a traditional background with very strong work ethics. We enjoy working hard as well as taking time for recreation and relaxation when time permits. Buck Ridge Ranch and Gardens is located approximately 40 kilometers south of Quesnel, BC. Learning opportunities are varied - anything from crop and vegetable production to animal husbandry; as well as forestry related activities, construction/building projects and eco projects etc. Our proximity to the Fraser River and vast tracts of crown land provide for numerous recreational opportunities, eg. hiking, canoeing, mountain biking. Our ranch property is situated in the North Cariboo region, close to the famous Cariboo gold fields of the 1860's. The Fraser River borders the east side of the ranch while the immense Fraser Plateau Wilderness area borders us to the west. The ranch is a 120 cow/calf operation where we over-winter our weaned calves and market them as short or long yearlings. Low-input, holistic management techniques are implemented in many facets of our ranching operation. Our land base comprises of both deeded and leased land as well as crown range. The ranch and garden is our sole occupation which allows us the time to be continually improving the operation from the somewhat neglected condition we found it in 7 years ago. The garden market is a relatively new enterprise which we hope to expand over the next few years. A wide variety of vegetables are grown organically and sold at local markets. Rosie is currently enrolled in a university Master Gardener program. She hopes to have much to offer by way of both hands on experience and scientific knowledge for those who are interested in gardening. Other ventures include a small scale egg laying operation as well as a grass fed poultry growing enterprise. Workawayers have their own space in our 28' furnished travel trailer. Three meals a day are provided and other than breakfast, are eaten together. As could be expected our diet is highly carnivorous, however we do eat the odd vegetable once or twice a month - just kidding! Yes, we do like our protein but we eat lots of veggies too - someone has to consume all of Rosie's extra garden produce! Speaking of eating, we expect those who do, to be part of the cleanup crew! The type of work to be done varies with each season. Spring brings a busy work schedule: garden preparation and seeding; feeding and calving; fencing and pasture cleanup; field preparation and irrigating. With the summer comes more irrigating, moving cattle and haying, in addition to the garden market harvest season. In the fall we are wrapping up the gardening season and Saturday markets while still moving cattle, finishing any crop harvesting that needs to be done, fencing, trying to get projects we've started finished, winterizing equipment and gathering firewood for the winters fuel supply. Workawayers need to bring their own work clothes and personal effects including ALL hygiene products and should be prepared for working in all types of weather. We do enforce a few house rules but nothing unreasonable. Feel free to ask about them - most are straight forward and common sense. Other than special circumstances, we require farmstay participants to stay a minimum of 4 weeks. We find it takes most people at least 2 weeks to adjust to a new lifestyle and learn the routine. Usually those who stay longer really enjoy their time with us. Leisure activities that we take part in occasionally include: hiking, ATV trips, photography, canoeing, fishing, camping, cross country skiing, snowshoeing etc. For those who enjoy nature and wildlife our location is often quite amazing. Wildlife that is seen, sometimes on an almost daily basis, includes deer, and bear. Less seen but very present are moose, elk and wolves. Many varieties of birds and waterfowl pass through at various times of the year. Bird watching can be very rewarding at times. In conclusion, our need for help is constant but continuously changing. We have found from experience that the most important asset a Workawayer can bring to our ranch is an optimistic outlook and a positive attitude. Anyone who comes needs to be willing to work effectively and not be afraid to try new things. Keep in mind that the ranch/farm life, among many other things is hard work - you have to love that aspect too. If you don't value a healthy, hardworking lifestyle our ranch probably won't be a good fit. Only volunteers 21 and over need apply.

Région: Poitou Charentes

We are a down to earth English couple renovating a small medieval moated castle. Our organic Veggie garden is now in its 4th year, we now have a poly tunnel to help improve results and achieve self sustainability. we share our home with Millie, Gizmo and Scruffy our 3 cats, we have 4 ducks, Donni, Julie, Eric and Jed but they have their own house on the island and spend most of their time in the moat :) We also have 3 chickens and a cockerel. We provide meals and accommodation in return for 28hrs per week. Accommodation: We have 4 caravans, so everyone has their own space, all caravans have electricity and we have on-site WiFi, we also have space for camping, you have use of all facilities in the castle, we also have a 4mtr swimming pool and several bikes available. With up to 10 people here at any one time we are NOT able to cater for vegetarians, sorry. We are located in a small village, there is a bar and small shop within walking distance, a small lake, some great walks and several castles within easy cycling distance (5km for example) Within 10km: Large outdoor swimming pool, Beautiful lake with restaurant and boat hire, canoeing on the river, large water park, a large town with all shops and facilities. In our region Deux-Sevres (two rivers) there is a regional bus service that is €1.50 to each town or city, you can visit the department capital Niort for just €1.50, the Medieval town of Parthenay is just €1.50 away and many more for those interested in discovering the local area. On Sundays we like to visit local Vide-Greniers in search of a bargain or old relic for the castle, you are welcome to come along. You can come for anything from two week to several months. (The minimum stay is 2 weeks, one week is just not enough to get settled and in to the routine etc) Rachael gives free French lessons for anyone interested in learning the language. For people staying longer term we offer free business lessons for anyone interested in starting an automated on-line business, or if you already have a website or business we can help you improve your search engine positions and internet marketing. Types of work available include: Gardening, garden clearing. All types of building and renovation work, joinery, stone work, plumbing, plastering, painting general labourers etc Cleaning, cooking, sewing, and general maintenance. UPDATE: We are looking for someone able to make basic window frames. Also someone able to service garden equipment, mower, strimmers etc Or if you have a skill or experience that you feel may help then email us with details. Artist: We had an artist offer do a painting of the castle in oil paints but had to cancel at the last minute due to family problems, anyone interested in this also would be welcome. WHEN REPLYING PLEASE INCLUDE APPROX DATES YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME, HOW LONG FOR AND TYPES OF WORK YOU CAN DO.