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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
12 Oct 2022
Feedback
29
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Description
Take part in a daily life of a secluded village!
Surrounded by beautiful valleys and hills, our place offers peaceful lifestyle, clean environment and escape from civilization. This is multy-cultural region where turks and bulgarian live side by side for genereations.
We are a couple (Max and Marina) in their 30s, who moved here from a big city to live mindfully, eat food from the garden and local farmers and enjoy life. Some years ago we bought an abandoned ex-school building to turn it into a home (or probably some educational project).
We would appreciate help in renovation of the building.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hike around, explore beautiful countryside, hills, abandoned villages.
Grab a bottle of beer and sit by the fire.
Watch colorful sunsets from the roof terrace.
Eat fresh berries, organic garden products (at summer/autumn).
Do yoga in a spacious hall, Meditate!
We will share our travel experience and invite to join our occasional trips!
Help
Bring along your creative input in:
- renovating an old building (plastering, painting, cleaning, carpentry),
- cleaning post-construction mess,
- landscaping, etc.
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide accommodation for up to 3 people in a room with hot shower and wi-fi. 3 vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals per day.
What else ...
Our village Gorsko Dyulevo is situated in Kardzhali region of Bulgaria.
270 km from Sofia. 120 km from Plovdiv. 400 km from Istanbul.
There's bus connection with all large Bulgarian cities. Trains take longer, and are available from Plovdiv.
The nearest town is Momchilgrad, where we'd be happy to come and pick you up by car.
The nearest shop is in 10 km, so bring any special stuff you maight need (incl. cigarettes) with you.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
wi-fi is quite good )
Space for parking camper vans
We have a buautiful spot for campervans with electricity and wi-fi.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours a week
Host ref number: 626642676666
Feedback (14)
12 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
Leon is truly fantastic helper. He has DIY experience which he applied with the tasks we had, was very friendly and easy-going, able to work on his own and in a team. Thank you for coming all the way from Germany, and helping us! Hope to see you again in Bulgaria!
(Excellent
)
18 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian is a very friendly person, ready to help in any sphere you need help in.
Easy-going and ready to keep up the conversation on any topic.
In June 2022 he helped us with quite hard tasks regarding removing a lot of heavy construction wastes left form the roof reconstruction, cleaning several hundreds meters of space from dust and much more. And… read more
Easy-going and ready to keep up the conversation on any topic.
In June 2022 he helped us with quite hard tasks regarding removing a lot of heavy construction wastes left form the roof reconstruction, cleaning several hundreds meters of space from dust and much more. And… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
I spent a week with Max and Marina.They accepted me on last minute request which I really appreciated.They are very good communicators.I helped them with their amazing school project, went on a wonderful day trip with them and learnt a lot about Russian and Bulgarian culture.
Mariana made delicious meals for me and I appreciated their hospitality… read more
Mariana made delicious meals for me and I appreciated their hospitality… read more
23 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mischala)
Mischi spent a week with us, and was a brilliant helper with great enthusiasm, energy and personal qualities. Any task we gave her, she tried to complete with perfection, and was not afraid of hard phisical work. We had great time walking around the village and chatting too!
Have a big hug! And good luck in your journey!
Have a big hug! And good luck in your journey!
(Excellent
)
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12 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
Leon is truly fantastic helper. He has DIY experience which he applied with the tasks we had, was very friendly and easy-going, able to work on his own and in a team. Thank you for coming all the way from Germany, and helping us! Hope to see you again in Bulgaria!
(Excellent
)
18 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian is a very friendly person, ready to help in any sphere you need help in.
Easy-going and ready to keep up the conversation on any topic.
In June 2022 he helped us with quite hard tasks regarding removing a lot of heavy construction wastes left form the roof reconstruction, cleaning several hundreds meters of space from dust and much more. And… read more
Easy-going and ready to keep up the conversation on any topic.
In June 2022 he helped us with quite hard tasks regarding removing a lot of heavy construction wastes left form the roof reconstruction, cleaning several hundreds meters of space from dust and much more. And… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
I spent a week with Max and Marina.They accepted me on last minute request which I really appreciated.They are very good communicators.I helped them with their amazing school project, went on a wonderful day trip with them and learnt a lot about Russian and Bulgarian culture.
Mariana made delicious meals for me and I appreciated their hospitality… read more
Mariana made delicious meals for me and I appreciated their hospitality… read more
23 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mischala)
Mischi spent a week with us, and was a brilliant helper with great enthusiasm, energy and personal qualities. Any task we gave her, she tried to complete with perfection, and was not afraid of hard phisical work. We had great time walking around the village and chatting too!
Have a big hug! And good luck in your journey!
Have a big hug! And good luck in your journey!
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Josh & Olivia) for host
We stayed with Max and Marina for one week in August 2018. We had a great experience and Max and Marina were wonderful hosts. They are very friendly and kind people who open their home to their volunteers. Max speaks English very well so we spent a lot of time chatting with him about life in Bulgaria and Russia. Marina is a fantastic cook and she… read more
19 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Camilo) for host
I spent 3 weeks with Maxi and Marina, they are really good hosts, Maxim is very kind and Marina a very good cook, I helped to remove an old roof, polish the windows and the roof, and with Laura in the garden. Maxim is very flexible with the hours and respectful with the work, you will have time for yourself too. I hope my work has contributed to… read more
11 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian & Burçak)
Adrian did a great job helping us with a very hard task - building foundations for the walls. He was always willing to help whenever we needed with construction tasks and around the house.
We enjoyed his positive mood and warm smile.
Thank you for your help!
And good luck in travelling around Europe!
We enjoyed his positive mood and warm smile.
Thank you for your help!
And good luck in travelling around Europe!
(Excellent
)
9 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Adrian & Burçak) for host
Maxim and Marina are truly inspiring! I was struck by their perseverance and vision given the long timeframe of such an immense project.
The tasks range from very simple to very physical... work that will make you fit and strong :) Max and Marina are really flexible with the hours, which I appreciated very much.
The time I spent with them was… read more
The tasks range from very simple to very physical... work that will make you fit and strong :) Max and Marina are really flexible with the hours, which I appreciated very much.
The time I spent with them was… read more
31 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Danielle & David) for host
Max is a really nice guy and he's in charge of the construction and renovation of the house, when he has the time he takes the volunteers for hiking in the area. Marina is an amazing cook and her domain is the garden, unfortunately she doesn't speak English but she understand more than you think :)
The surrounding itself is beautiful and quiet… read more
The surrounding itself is beautiful and quiet… read more
30 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle & David)
Dani and David are a beautiful couple and hard working helpers. For 2 weeks they helped us reinforcing the foundations of the building and making terrace, which required a lot of effort and energy. They caught the tasks very fast and carried them on precisely. They have a good sense of humor and are always nice to speak too. Thank you for your… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
Max and Marina are lovely hosts, they work tremendously hard to realise their project and I am grateful to them for introducing me to their world and the surroundings. Thank you guys and sorry for the long feedback delay!!
9 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie)
Charlie has been one of our nicest helpers we've had. He was very friendly, easy to chat to, with massive knowledge in permaculture gardenening, and helpful in the kitchen. He was working on our garden, which we just stated - and together we've managed to plant everything in very short time! We are very grateful for all your help and knowledge… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ilan) for host
We stayed with Max and Marina for almost 2 weeks and it was a wonderful experience. Max is a really nice guy with a good sense of humor and calm attitude, we had lots of good conversations. :) Marina is a great cook and even though she doesn't speak as much english, she is very nice too.
Working hours are pretty flexible and there is always… read more
Working hours are pretty flexible and there is always… read more
10 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Coline & Marion) for host
We really spend two great weeks with Max in this wonderful place.
We really loved Rhodopes’ landscapes. Nice place to stay, calm and beautiful. Moreover Max took time to show us some very interesting places.
Max is a courageous man who works hard to built this amazing project.
He is always calm, easygoing, and interesting person. Despite an… read more
We really loved Rhodopes’ landscapes. Nice place to stay, calm and beautiful. Moreover Max took time to show us some very interesting places.
Max is a courageous man who works hard to built this amazing project.
He is always calm, easygoing, and interesting person. Despite an… read more
1 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Coline & Marion)
Coline and Marion are perfect helpers. They came with the purpose to help us, and their enthusiasm knew no limits. Thoughtfully performing various tasks, from cleaning the mess after the roof reconstruction to plastering, they were not afraid to get their hands dirty. Beside work they have beautiful personalities, and were always a perfect… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Bert)
Bert is truly fantastic helper. His staying with us for 3 weeks made the project brighter, and the amount of work he has done was of a few people. Fast learner, he always took initiative for the tasks, and reached the professional quality level of plastering in a few days:)
We had a great team, and he was the soul of the company. Always caring… read more
We had a great team, and he was the soul of the company. Always caring… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ignacio)
Truly excellent workawayer. Not afraid of hard work, and passionate about good results. Easy to deal and find understanding with. Sociable and correct :)
(Excellent
)
16 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mathu) for host
If you want to learn how to plaster, this is the place to be. From demolishing the wall from its old layer to sanding off the finishing layer, all the stages are in process at this big school.
I've stayed with Max and Marina for ten days and i'm happy to have gained the plastering skill.
They leave you very free when and how you work and in… read more
I've stayed with Max and Marina for ten days and i'm happy to have gained the plastering skill.
They leave you very free when and how you work and in… read more
29 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (MARLENE & Guilhem)
Marlene and Guihlem are nice positive couple, eager to learn new things and help you in various tasks. For a week they were helping us with renovation of a building for meditation center. We had a few adventurous walks together!
(Very good
)
28 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (MARLENE & Guilhem) for host
we spend a good time in maxim's place . We stayed one week, there is a lot of nature and hiking to do there, rhodopes are very beautiful. We make painting, plastering and gardening. Maxim made us discover the place with lot of pleasure. He is an easy-going and patient person. Good luck for your project with this big old school :)
18 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
My week with Max in the village was great. He is a really nice and enthusiastic guy. He has an amazing work ethic, but is also always excited to show you around the village and the surrounding area. The work is straightforward and Max is very flexible with scheduling so that you can work when it is best for you. I'm really glad I came and helped… read more
18 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
Jack helped us a lot with thoughtful, accurate performance of any task we gave him. Always positive and intelligent he was a soul of the company. Thank you for your help! And good luck for your future travels!
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (AndresBarcelona) for host
I was one week in the Max' place and was very good experience. He was very kind, very patient and easygoing, and he cooks pretty well. The village is beautiful and if you like the hikes there is a nice hill at 3 kms to climb. I hope all the best Max and that your place keep rising.
17 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (AndresBarcelona)
Andreas was helping us this March with various tasks that required good skills - constructing water sewage in the garden, repairing windows. Interesting for conversations, for the experiences of life, thoughtful and hardworking. Extremely good in guitar playing too.
Thank you for your help! And good luck for your future travels! Хороших… read more
Thank you for your help! And good luck for your future travels! Хороших… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
We had great time with Andrea, and she helped us a lot with various tasks in building and construction. She proved to be hardworking, strong and self-organized. As well she prepared some delicious meals.
Thank you for your help! We will miss your lovely smile!
Thank you for your help! We will miss your lovely smile!
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I had a great time at Max's project of a Meditation centre. I came with a friend and stayed for a week. There, we met an Amercan guy from Colorado and formed a good team! I helped stocking wood, plastering and making a concrete construction. Max was very kind and patient with me. He is a very hardworking person. It was my first experience as a… read more
25 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)
Stefan stayed with us for about 2 weeks, and was very helpful in various activities from demolishing the walls to making concrete constructions, plastering, and painting. He was always motivated to help, hard working on his own, and friendly with other helpers and neighbors.
We definitely recommend Stefan as a volunteer. And will look forward… read more
We definitely recommend Stefan as a volunteer. And will look forward… read more
(Excellent
)
25 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin came for more than a week, and had time to help us in many activities – painting, installing wooden floors, demolishing brick walls, cutting down bushes, etc.
No matter what we asked him, he did it thoughtfully and fast, with a great deal of positive energy. He is extremely friendly and nice person. And can cook delicious meals!
No matter what we asked him, he did it thoughtfully and fast, with a great deal of positive energy. He is extremely friendly and nice person. And can cook delicious meals!
(Excellent
)
11 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
I had a great time at Max's place in Gorsko Dyulevo. I came alone, stayed for a week, and befriended a Canadian guy who I ended up traveling to Plovdiv and Sofia with.
There's a wide range of work to be done at Max's. I did everything from scraping off old plaster to cutting and staining floorboards, to removing the roof of the old brick… read more
There's a wide range of work to be done at Max's. I did everything from scraping off old plaster to cutting and staining floorboards, to removing the roof of the old brick… read more
