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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
16 Mar 2024
Reply rate
95.2 %
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Feedback
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Description
We are a animal friendly community engaged with farming, fruit growing and forestry. My agro-partner Leonora joined me in April and in June joined us Sara and Alex with friendly dog Art and lovely cat Loki. Their animal companions on the farm are five chickens.
We are almost in the centre of sLOVEnia, near Litija. We should soon become self-sustaining because we have two springs of water, 12 ha of forest, a lot of healthy fertile land. We have also a big green house.
You may join me for the ride from Ljubljana on Friday afternoon.
Sara and Alex or our neighbors are also helping us with transportation but I can not promise you to pick you up and drive you to the farm.
Independently from Ljubljana you may take a train to Litija and (only on a workdays catch a bus (or hitchhike) to Cerovica (direction Gabrovka) at 12.23, 14.28, 15.38 and 17.18. From Cerovica you continue 300m and walk uphill for 2km or hitchhike. Hitchhiking is easy.
I usually drive back to Ljubljana on Sunday evening or Monday around 10am.
Since we are planning to do renovation of one of the buildings in autumn-winter we would appreciate a help mostly in construction.
We may provide you accommodation and food for three meals a day and expect from you to participate in the help up to 5hours a day.
We are eating mostly plant based food and is desirable that you don’t bring any meat or meat products or alcohol. At the moment may accept also a long time residents and somebody who will takeover a farm after few years...
So far i traveled almost 150 countries, 76 on a bicycle, run 10 marathons and hosted more than 1000 guests in Ljubljana and on the farm in the last 22years.
I speak Croatian, English, Italian, Spanish and a bit of French, German, Portuguese and Bahasa.
DOBRODOŠLI - WELCOME - BENVENUTI - BENVENIDOS - BIENVENUE - WILLKOMMEN - BEM VIDNO - SELAMAT DATANG to our place!
Looking forward meeting you on our farm!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We look forward to sharing experiences, as well as socializing during conversations, sharing experiences, board games, hiking and cycling.
Help
We ask you for help with gardening, mowing, watering, clearing the forest, picking harvested and forest fruits, storing and preserving crops, cooking. It can also help rebuild buildings.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Croatian: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Indonesian: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Would like to improve all foreign languages I spek.
Accommodation
There are currently two apartments available. Three-room and two-room. It is also possible to camp, but we do not have the equipment for it.
What else ...
Public transport is two km away and 11 km away is the train station. From there it is a half hour drive to Ljubljana. A few km away is Bogenšperk Castle, and the Sitarjevec mine is 10 km away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 622357883617
Feedback (15)
24 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
It was an amazing and unforgettable experience to spend 2 weeks on this farm and to meet Robin and Leonora. Both of them are very kind and interesting persons, ready to share their knowledge about nature, permaculture, healthy lifestyle, traveling and many more topics, and to impress you with their cooking skills and delicious healthy meals.
The… read more
The… read more
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
It was my great pleasure having Vera on our farm. I admire her independence, communication skills and her wonderful energy she shared with us. She was very helpful and has done a lot of good and she tackled every task with enthusiasm. I’m very grateful to her and hope to meet her again.
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophie & Baptiste) for host
We spent two very pleasant weeks at Robin's farm from late November to early December. The place is beautiful and really soothing. We were able to carry out a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks (weeding, mowing, building small structures for the chickens or the garden, mulching blueberries). We were also able to help prepare the soil for next… read more
4 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie & Baptiste)
It was my great pleasure hosting Sophie and Baptiste. They were most of the time in a good mood, communicative and ready for every task. They were also always on time what what impressed me specially. I admire their commitment to work challenges and I regret not being able to spend more time with them at work and otherwise. I was especially… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hélène & Johnny) for host
We spent 10 days with Robin and Leonora and it was really nice experience ! We helped in the garden with differents tasks. The job was not hard different every days.
We also cooked the vegetables from the garden with Leonora. Both cook very weel!
We had some interesting discussions and discovered some things about permaculture. It was a pleasure… read more
We also cooked the vegetables from the garden with Leonora. Both cook very weel!
We had some interesting discussions and discovered some things about permaculture. It was a pleasure… read more
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hélène & Johnny)
It was my pleasure hosting Hélène and Johnny indeed. They were polite, helpful and respected house rules and always ready to help. They were also punctual. Johnny helped me also on IT troubles. Merci beaucoup cher Hélène et Jhonny!
(Excellent
)
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(4.7)
Cultural exchange:
(4.6)
Communication:
(4.4)
24 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
It was an amazing and unforgettable experience to spend 2 weeks on this farm and to meet Robin and Leonora. Both of them are very kind and interesting persons, ready to share their knowledge about nature, permaculture, healthy lifestyle, traveling and many more topics, and to impress you with their cooking skills and delicious healthy meals.
The… read more
The… read more
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
It was my great pleasure having Vera on our farm. I admire her independence, communication skills and her wonderful energy she shared with us. She was very helpful and has done a lot of good and she tackled every task with enthusiasm. I’m very grateful to her and hope to meet her again.
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophie & Baptiste) for host
We spent two very pleasant weeks at Robin's farm from late November to early December. The place is beautiful and really soothing. We were able to carry out a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks (weeding, mowing, building small structures for the chickens or the garden, mulching blueberries). We were also able to help prepare the soil for next… read more
4 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie & Baptiste)
It was my great pleasure hosting Sophie and Baptiste. They were most of the time in a good mood, communicative and ready for every task. They were also always on time what what impressed me specially. I admire their commitment to work challenges and I regret not being able to spend more time with them at work and otherwise. I was especially… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hélène & Johnny) for host
We spent 10 days with Robin and Leonora and it was really nice experience ! We helped in the garden with differents tasks. The job was not hard different every days.
We also cooked the vegetables from the garden with Leonora. Both cook very weel!
We had some interesting discussions and discovered some things about permaculture. It was a pleasure… read more
We also cooked the vegetables from the garden with Leonora. Both cook very weel!
We had some interesting discussions and discovered some things about permaculture. It was a pleasure… read more
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hélène & Johnny)
It was my pleasure hosting Hélène and Johnny indeed. They were polite, helpful and respected house rules and always ready to help. They were also punctual. Johnny helped me also on IT troubles. Merci beaucoup cher Hélène et Jhonny!
(Excellent
)
24 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luka) for host
It was my great pleasure being in the Robins farm.
Robin is very calm, friendly and good man and a good host.
Tasks were various, simple, not monotonous and in general working there wasn't hard. Also, a very good thing is on a famr is a company of the other workawayers, as house can have more of them, which definetly enriches general experience on… read more
Robin is very calm, friendly and good man and a good host.
Tasks were various, simple, not monotonous and in general working there wasn't hard. Also, a very good thing is on a famr is a company of the other workawayers, as house can have more of them, which definetly enriches general experience on… read more
2 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luka)
It was a wonderful experience having Luka with us because he is a very pleasant guy. I liked his presence, warm attitude and pleasant communication. Enjoyed a lot to practice of Serbian language after long time. He gladly accepted every task and shared a very good a very good atmosphere among us. And have to stress also his wonderful hugs. Thanks… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rintarou)
It was a wonderful experience hosting Lee because he is a very pleasant guy. I admire him that he travel although he don’t speak a lot of English. But we never got troubles in communication. He was gratefully accepted every task and has been very friendly to everyone. Arrigato Rintarou and wish you all the best!
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Callie) for host
The farm land is really beautiful and there's a lot of learn/ do. Cherry on top, Robin is a great vegan chef. I miss those breakfast bowls and green spreads!
We did lots of different types of work- cleaning the greenhouse, watering the gardens, harvesting crops, collecting wood from the forest, chopping wood, making tomato sauce for winter, etc.… read more
We did lots of different types of work- cleaning the greenhouse, watering the gardens, harvesting crops, collecting wood from the forest, chopping wood, making tomato sauce for winter, etc.… read more
3 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Callie)
It was a nice experience having Callie with us. She is very cheerful and pleasant girl always ready to help.
Thanks a lot Callie and all the best!
Thanks a lot Callie and all the best!
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Floriane)
Floriane impressed me a lot with her abilities. I admire how she arranged her van. She was the "queen" of the circular saw, even though there were also male volunteers on the farm... She enthusiastically and consistently performed other various tasks, and was also a great help to me in the kitchen. She is also pleasant and sincere.
How nice it… read more
How nice it… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
It was a wonderful experience having Benjamin on our farm. Also because he arrived with his bicycle.He was very polite, friendly and helpful. I admire also his dedication to yoga.
He was very hardworking, especially in the forest, where we collected wood as many as three times. In addition, he also cut it into wood on a saw and carefully put it… read more
He was very hardworking, especially in the forest, where we collected wood as many as three times. In addition, he also cut it into wood on a saw and carefully put it… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Polly)
It was a great experience having Polly on our farm. She was always willingly accepted work challenges and is very reliable. In particular, she was a great help to us with the problems of our hens, as she is experienced in this and took very good care of the sick hen. She also delighted us with her relaxed manner and pleasant communication. I hope… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christin & Christoph ) for host
The stay at Robin was really nice. The farm is super clean and well organized. We had a good routine every day. We worked in the morning and in the afternoon there might be some small tasks. And there are beautiful hammock spots to rest.
Robin is nice and takes good care! He is a good vegan cook and has many stories to tell. He also gave me a… read more
Robin is nice and takes good care! He is a good vegan cook and has many stories to tell. He also gave me a… read more
10 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christin & Christoph )
It was great having Christin in our team. She is very relaxed, flexible and skillful. I enjoyed her company and admired her willingness to work. Hope to see her again on our farm. Good luck Christin!
(Excellent
)
10 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Abigel & Marcell)
Abi, Marcel and Ruben came just on a right time when some other volunteers didn't arrive. They were very polite and friendly and enthusiasticly accepted all tasks. My special thanks to the boys because they moved a lot of firewood on time.
It was my pleasure to have them on a farm and do not hesitate to accept them.
It was my pleasure to have them on a farm and do not hesitate to accept them.
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maria de Lourdes) for host
The combination of Leonora and Robin makes this a wonderful place. She has a great knowledge of permaculture and shares in a very clear way about the land and plants. And he is very careful and tidy, attentive to what is needed and cooks very well. Harvesting blueberries was also a very pleasant experience.
Sometimes they don't agree with each… read more
Sometimes they don't agree with each… read more
23 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Jonathan)
I’m very grateful to Sarah and Jonathan for their contribution to our farm. They were good workers, specially in the forest where we were we felled old trees and sawed and transported them. Johhny also helped me a lot to speed up my tablet and they prepared a delicious dinner.Thanks a lot Sarah and Johhny!
(Excellent
)
20 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime)
I confirmed Maxime’s request to stay with us three weeks. He started work very enthusiastically and finished well his first task. The second day, when I was not on the farm, he left without explanation and didn’t respond on my messages. I’m very disappointed and having therefore some difficulties because i expected his help.
(Neutral
)
3 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa & Gabriel)
It was a privilege having Melissa and Gabriel on our farm. They were very devoted to all the tasks and very well connected with other volunteers. It was my pleasure having them on the farm. A big thanks for everything!
(Excellent
)
20 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Facundo & Giuliana ) for host
Robin welcomed us with a lot of love! Volunteering in this beautiful blueberry harvest and meeting Robin, Leonora and all the beautiful people who passed through this dream place, filled us with love and knowledge! Forever grateful 🫶🏻🌸
18 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Facundo & Giuliana )
It was a wonderful experience hosting Giuliana and Facundo. They are extremely warm, spontaneous, hearty and helpful couple. We exchange also a lot of hugs… They helped us a lot in gardening and Facundo made me very happy repairing many of things. A wonderful experience indeed and worth every my tear cuando nos despedimos. Muchas gracias Giuly y… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Roméo)
I'm very glad hosting on my farm Romeo. He is very pleasant and reliable guy and he helped us a lot. Don't miss him...
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Antony & Serena) for host
This was our first Workaway experience and it was really good. Robin is very hospitable and welcoming. Accomodation was in our own private area which was nice as a couple.
The farm is a little bit of paradise nearly at the end of a 2 km climb. Stunning views. Work was varied and interesting. Learnt a lot about gardening in general, and the… read more
The farm is a little bit of paradise nearly at the end of a 2 km climb. Stunning views. Work was varied and interesting. Learnt a lot about gardening in general, and the… read more
3 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Antony & Serena)
It was my great pleasure having on the farm Serena and Antony. At first I admire that they come to Slovenia by bicycle from Turkey. They are very pleasant and warm. They done very well their tasks and were so enthusiastic that they after work went often cycling. My special thanks go to Antony because he helped me a lot with repairing lawn mower… read more
(Excellent
)
27 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe Marie)
She didn't come and didn't inform me about it.
(No show)
27 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)
She didn't come and didn't inform me about it.
(No show)
6 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jürgen)
It was my great pleasure having Jürgen on our farm. He is a wonderful calm and very friendly. He was always eager to meet our expectations. Jürgen is very skillful and very helpful. He even helped us with a drive to nearby town and also with composing a chicken tractor. Wish that he would stay longer and hope that we meet again.
Vielen Dank… read more
Vielen Dank… read more
(Excellent
)
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jürgen) for host
It was my first full week with workaway and i had a really good time with Robin and Leonora, they are both very warm souls. The work they were asking was not hard and the vegan food was great. All directly from their garden. Their lifestyle is perfectly connected with nature and the farm is a really special place. I enjoyed my time with them a lot… read more
21 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adèle)
It was my pleasure having Adèle on our farm. She was great and reliable coworker and she speak good English. Merci beaucoup Adèle!
(Excellent
)
22 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jannik) for host
In general I had a good time at the farm of Robin and I enjoyed going for a run with Robin or him showing me and others how to find the best mushrooms ;)
But there were several communication problems, because he didn't clarify or changed his mind after we finished the task, which was a little frustrating after a long work day. Nevertheless I met… read more
But there were several communication problems, because he didn't clarify or changed his mind after we finished the task, which was a little frustrating after a long work day. Nevertheless I met… read more
24 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jannik)
It was my pleasure having Jannik in my team. He is calm but social and respectful guy. He has done different works and he was very well connected with other volunteers. It was my pleasure also that we run together and that we were hunting mushrooms. Danke liebe Jannik and hope to see you again.
(Very good
)
17 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
What a great experience hosting Marco… He impressed me whit his calmness, reliability, simplicity and heartiness. He was always motivated to do something and he meet all my expectations regarding his help.
He helped me a lot also to improve my Italian and he cleaned the house very well. I think really enriched and grateful for his presence and all… read more
He helped me a lot also to improve my Italian and he cleaned the house very well. I think really enriched and grateful for his presence and all… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Clément)
I have had a good time with Clément because he is a great guy and was always ready to help. He helped me also to improve my French. He is reliable and he spread a lot of good mood. Looking forward to meet him again. Merci beaucoup Clément!
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey)
It was my great pleasure hosting Audrey. She was always in a good mood and always ready to help and be helpful. I found her very reliable and i went to holidays while she was in the farm and turned out that she fulfilled my expectations. Would be glad hosting Audrey again. Merci beaucoup Audrey!
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
Spending time at Robin's farm and home was a joy... The work was not too much and the food was great! My first time spending a week as a vegetarian and I have to say I was surprised by how much I enjoyed robins cooking! I'm looking forward to my next visit someday
15 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
It was my great pleasure meeting and hosting Jake. He is a wonderful hearty guy with great communication skills and also a good worker. He helped me a lot especially by cementing and digging holes for trees. I felt very good with him and enjoyed every hug with him. Thanks a lot dear Jake!
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aire)
It was my pleasure meeting Villem and having him on a farm. He impressed me playing beautiful Estonian songs on accordion and he did a lot of good works on my farm. Unfortunately I was most of the time he was here away, so we didn't have many opportunities for socializing. He cleaned very well also apartment and he attached the shower handle well.
(Very good
)
21 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Richard & Wendy Leslie) for host
We really enjoyed staying with Robin and experiencing the lifestyle on his farm. He is a very experienced host and made us feel very welcomed. He has a positive attitude and is very patient. He gave us clear expectations of the tasks he wanted completed and was very good at delegating responsibilities. We planted seeds, weeded the garden, picked… read more
21 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Richard & Wendy Leslie)
I am very happy to have met Leslie and Richard. They were very pleasant, hardworking, self-initiative and persistent. Besides, we also laughed a lot. Richard did every job well, he was especially persistent when picking pears. Leslie prepared the seedlings very nicely and was also very meticulous about keeping the house clean. We also picked… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisha)
It was my pleasure hosting Elisha. She was very polite, helpful and she impressed me with her the effort she put into clearing the forest and cleaning the roof tiles.
(Very good
)
2 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
It was my great pleasure hosting Emily and Charlie. Emily took very good care of the garden. she planted, sowed and watered it daily. And Charlie impressed me with his skill, strength, perseverance and also self-initiative in preparing wood in the forest, sawing and storing wood, house repairs, assembling storage shelves and also with diligence in… read more
(Very good
)
12 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Loren) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and I am glad that it was with Robin!! I really enjoyed my stay here, in this wonderful and peaceful place! Robin has a big heart, he welcomes a lot of people! Robin, it was a pleasure, thank you very much!!
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Loren)
It was my great pleasure hosting Loren. She was always in a good mood and always ready to do something. Of course also very helpful. She likes to learn something new. And her hugs were wonderful... I'm very grateful for her contribution to my project and I'm sure that she deserves trust from everyone. Merci beaucoup cher Loren!
(Very good
)
6 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Huub)
It was my great pleasure hosting Gabriel. He is very relaxed, pleasant and eloquent guy. He impressed me a lot helping me to dismantle a haystack because he was very skillful, persistent and dynamic. He was all the time in a good mood spreading it around a team. He helped a lot also chopping the woods with a chainsaw and by carrying logs. Looking… read more
(Very good
)
5 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
I made agreement with Peter that he will stay for a week and he started with wood cutting very enthusiasticly and very professionally. Because I have to leave to Ljubljana for a couple of days third day I left him a food for lunch. But a day later he disappeared withut a word or message and didn't explain why he left.
(Neutral
)
17 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hélène & Simon) for host
We stayed at Robin's place for a week. We arrived at the very beginning of his project, which is therefore in construction today. It was a good experience, the work was not intensive but we enjoyed helping in the garden on the morning, harvesting blueberry and just enjoying this quiet place. We appreciated the trust that Robin gave us by letting… read more
16 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hélène & Simon)
Helene and Simon visited me on my farm and stayed here almost a week. I felt very good with them because they were very friendly and very helpful. They got also a lot of self initiative and many times surprised me with a love for gardening and also with many experiences. It was my great pleasure having them here and looking forward to meet them… read more
(Very good
)
