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I am a purchasing coordinator during the week and aspiring farmer on the weekends. This property was managed by my great grandparents as a small island farm. My grandmother and her sister kept it as a flower garden and citrus orchard. Lot of surrounding nature was taken over by nature itself. So I spend my weekends trying to restore this to its former glory :) Property is located on a gorgeous island of Koločep just outside of Dubrovnik.
YOU MUST - have adequate travel insurance or be prepared to pay for any medical/dental emergencies.
Accommodation - spare bedroom.
There is a spare bedroom with 1 single bed and pull out sofa that can accommodate two. Bathroom, kitchen and other areas are shared. Bed linen, towels and beach towels are available.
You will need to provide your own body shower gel and all other toiletries such as hygiene, hair products or moisturizer, sunscreen etc.
The kitchen and bathroom must be kept clean and tidy at all times.
Cleaning products will be supplied to keep your areas clean, you are sharing the kitchen and the bathroom so it must be kept CLEAN at all times.
You are expected to wash your linen weekly and keep the area in the clean and hygienic manner.
Tasks: Household cleaning including windows, ovens, and kitchens, vacuuming, cleaning and mopping all tiled surfaces, toilet/bathroom. Garden work weeding, weeding, weeding and some more weeding. Hey did I mention weeding? Occasional watering of the young trees during the summer. Animals: On the property we have a dog, goats, chickens and bees. Tending the goats and chickens should be something that you are comfortable with. As for bees no need to work with them however beware that if you are allergic we are located on the island 2 km away from the village doctor and 30-45 minutes by the boat to the mainland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The history of Dubrovnik and the island are intertwined. On the other side you can learn alongside with me about creating a sustainable small farm.
Thinks that you can learn about are sustainable agriculture, Art of dry stone walling, companion planting, wild edible plants.
Help
I need help with dry stone walls so someone with stone experience is welcome, I would love to spend time with someone who has know how in putting together the drywalls. Garden projects and animal care also.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Croatian: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
It is a shared house with a bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, living room and a terrace. Electricity and running water too. Accommodation is basic. Spare bedroom with a single bed and pull out sofa for two. There is no AC in the house however the house stays quite cool during the summer. Blankets are available for the wintertime. There is no wifi in the house :/
What else ...
It is a secluded island that has seldom visits from tourists. Hidden beaches and pathways are all around the island. The island is connected to the mainland with 4 boat lines per day and has super small grocery shop 2 km away. The boat ride to Dubrovnik is 30 minutes. Dubrovnik is well known among tourist and GOT fans.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Any pet that won't wreck havoc welcome. Please note that grounds are not fenced and that other animals exist on the property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours per day, 5 days per week
