Reconstruction of a cob house 🏠 in Cahul, Moldova

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  Description

  I am an artist from Moldova , for the last 10 years i lived in USA, in Vermont. We have a house in Moldova that we inherited our great-grandparent's house .It is around 100 years old,we want to rebuild it and transform it in a museum. looking for help. I will be working on the project for the next 2 years. Will be doing exterior and interior work . I am also planing to organize the garden.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  🏠You will learn about cob and clay building .Traditionaly houses where build by families not by construction teams. They were putting all the love and good intentions in the building , so the new families moving in will be safe and happy.
  🍲 If passionate about cooking we will teach you a lot about our traditional cuisine, how we make home made cheese , bread , soups and much more.
  🎨I am an artist , if you have any interest in learning art, to draw or paint let, me know I will happily share my experience with you.
  
  🌼🌿Are you interested in Herbal Medicine?
  We can share our traditional herbs and ways to prepare them.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We have a house that we inherited from my grandaunt , a house where my grandgrandparents hided a lot of people during the second world war . i want to rebuild it and looking for help.
  If you know anything about construction you are welcomed. The house was built in a traditional way a sustainable eco-organic house. Build with cob and clay , wood and straw!
  DIY and building projects, art projects, gardening
  
  🏚️ Right now we are finishing with the roof . Next we Will be working on the walls. The clay technique is very fun because in old
  times , families will get together and build houses , sing.
  🍀Also we grow our food in the garden. So we will definitely need help with it .
  
  🥗🍲We love cooking our traditional food and will happily share that with you.
  
  🌿🌼We love herbal medicine. So during the summer we will take time to gather our herbs. We will appreciate your help in joining us .

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Moldavian: Fluent
  Romanian: Fluent
  Russian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I love languages! 💕I would happily share my language with all of those interested! Also excited to learn something new ☺️.
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  Accommodation

  You will be staying in our house. You will have your own room . Food will be provided.

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  What else ...

  In our days off we will visit local wineries and museums . There are buses available from our house to the city.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week