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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
15 Apr 2024
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Description
Small and friendly organic island farm is looking for enthusiastic people of all ages to help out with farming.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Saaremaa in a must-see Baltic Sea island with intact nature and distinct culture. Our farm is just a walk from the seaside with spectacular views and nature trails. There is a small grocery store in the village and the nearest town is just 15 km away with local bus transport in place. We are an Estonian family with kids (8, 10 and 12 years old). English, Finnish and some degree of German and French is spoken in the family.
Projects involving children
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Help
In order to help us in our farming tasks volunteers are welcome to collect and dry different herbs. Help is also needed on the strawberry field. Simple aid around the house can also be rendered (general maintenance). No special skills are required, but a smile will be a good asset.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Estonian: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
One guest room all year around plus a cosy caravan during summer period. Family meals around the table. Vegans are welcome.
What else ...
We are a couple in our 40s. We settled on the island three years ago after a career in the capital. Our farm is organic and so is our life-style. Our three kids are learning English and German. We have no pets or farm animals, but visitors can bring pets along.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
The work is easy and calm, I have different taks every day and they make everything amusing. If I would have more time I wouldn't mind to come back again.
Their boys are also very lovely and speak good English so communication was never a problem.
Since there was no work in the garden I helped with some… read more
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The work is easy and calm, I have different taks every day and they make everything amusing. If I would have more time I wouldn't mind to come back again.
Their boys are also very lovely and speak good English so communication was never a problem.
Since there was no work in the garden I helped with some… read more
If workawayers like to learn about herbs then that's the place to go. Aivar and Katrin happily share their knowledge about herbs with you. In the mornings I usually picked / collected (wild)… read more
We got to help out in their cafe, helped around the house, visited the local school where we taught… read more
I am happy I was able to spend a month in Aivar's and Katrin's family. I was, indeed, as a family member in this relaxed family with 3 boys, Jacob, Tobias and Kimmo. Thank you so much, already missing you all! From the beginning till to the end I felt comfortable, like being at home.
Aivar and Katrin have lot to do, so I… read more
