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Help a family build a wooden sauna-house in the countryside of Alu, Estonia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our peaceful corner of the world! We're a friendly family with two boys, living in a quiet village just 60 km from Tallinn. We are in the exciting process of building our own house, and our first project was a cozy, wood-fired sauna -perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors. Our garden is quite big with apple and plum trees, berry bushes, and a vegetable beds. There is even a pond in the garden where you can take a refreshing swim on warm summer days. We have a lot of woods and untouched nature in Estonia. One of our hobbies is to walk in the woods and take nature photos.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Languages
    Cooking & food
    Politics / Social justice
    Technology
    Videography
    Self development
    Farming
    Charity work
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    Art & design
    DIY & crafts
    Plant care
    Photography
    Carpentry
    Beach
    Fitness
    Water sports
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You’ll get a chance to experience real countryside life outside the city, in a very quiet and safe environment. Our home is surrounded by nature, where you can enjoy fresh air, peaceful walks, and swimming in natural spots during the summer.

    Estonia is a small country, so it’s easy to explore. You can visit beautiful places and landmarks in just a short drive—whether it's a quiet forest, a historic town, or a wild coastline. We’d be happy to share our favorite local spots!

    We live close to untouched nature, and being here offers the chance to slow down, learn about local traditions. You can also try an authentic Estonian sauna and jump into the pond, just like locals do.
    You can learn language. We speak English, little-bit of Russian and German.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need somebody who can help to make raised bed for plants, finishing a pond in the garden, to build a garden path from stones, building a fence around the garden. We don't need necessarily an expert, but somebody who is willing to learn and help.
    We need some help in the garden - cutting the grass, digging ground etc.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Estonian: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    One private room with a wide bed in our 4 room apartment. All conveniences - warm water, bathroom, wc , high speed internet and wifi, TV. You can use our washing machine.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can walk in the woods and see countryside. Visit the capital with its old city (60 km from our place). Visit different nice places in Estonia. Learn more about Estonian culture and nature. Try Estonian hot sauna and jump in pond next to sauna ;)

    PS. We will answer very fast to all letters sent to us.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have unlimited high speed internet connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Free parking in front of the house.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 247282966679

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