Join us on a small eco farm and enjoy the breathtaking nature in Kraslava, Latvia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Briefly about us:
    I'm originally from Berlin, worked in tourism and events and decided 11 years ago to emigrate to Latvia to start a "new" life here.

    Alessa comes from a farm and, in addition to training as a carpenter, she also studied agricultural sciences. She came to visit us as a camper with her family 3 years ago and stayed.

    And 2 years ago our little Lilith was added.

    We now run our little paradise together.
    We are mostly self-sufficient. We have a large garden, a herd of goats, chickens and rabbits (all animals have more exercise and space than organic and Demeter regulations require).
    Everything we cannot produce ourselves (hay, wheat and oats for the animals; hemp seeds and buckwheat for ourselves) we buy or exchange with our neighbor just 8 km away. Flour,
    We still have to buy salt and oil from the supermarket.

    We live in harmony with nature and avoid all chemical agents, fertilizers, etc. The stable manure goes into the compost, which we later spread in the garden. Manure and mixed crops strengthen and protect our plants from excessive infestation by predators.

    All of this allows us to not only supply ourselves with food, but also to deliver some to a small farm shop for regional products.
    We can also provide our summer guests with delicious breakfasts and dinners.

    In summer we offer our guests 3 guest houses and parking spaces for mobile homes and campers.
    Here too, as far as possible in tourism, we try to protect nature and keep the impact as low as possible.

    In addition to all the work around the farm, we take a lot of time for our guests and use the opportunity to learn more about how we interact with nature.

    From July 26th - 28th, 2024 we are planning to celebrate our 10th anniversary and would like to use the opportunity to bring visitors closer to a different way of dealing with nature, or nature with all its habitats, interconnections and connections, and to bring them up to date and to draw attention to upcoming problems.

    We take event visitors on guided hikes through the forest and along the Daugava River, visit an organic tea and herb farm, explain our form of gardening, our treatment of animals and do crafts with wood and natural materials in a workshop.
    In the evening there is of course some music from DJ friends.

    During the year there are several works which need to be done:

    Spring:
    Baby goats are born and need to be taken care of; milk is running again and cheese needs to be made.
    The garden needs to be prepared to grow fruits and vegetables.
    Guest houses and the entire territory will be prepared for tourism season.

    Summer:
    The main tasks are taking care of tourism and our guests needs, as well as gardening and animal care.

    Autumn:
    Finally fruits and vegetables can be harvested and replenish supplies for the winter.

    Winter:
    Time for forest work. Felling trees, chopping wood and replenishing the firewood.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We offer a pleasant and stressless stay in the quiet and seclusion of nature. Living and working in the holiday complex and on the farm offers new tasks and impressions every day. The animals want to be taken care of, the projects in the forest offer numerous opportunities to let your creativity run wild. In addition, we have many guests from different countries.

  • Help

    Help

    Spring:
    - the goats want to go back to pasture after a long winter. Therefor electric fences need to be stretched
    - the goat's stable must be cleared after the winter
    - a new compost needs to be built
    ...


    Summer:
    The most of my personal work and time in summer is to take care of guests and tourists.
    I am looking for someone who can help with all works around the farm:
    - feed the goats and muck them out
    - cut the lawn
    - gardening
    - cooking, help in the house
    ...

    Autumn / Winter:
    - chop wood
    - gather leaves
    - preparations for the upcoming season

    We are not looking for any help regarding working with tourists.

    If you feel like living and working in nature, We are always looking for long-term workawayers and housemates.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Russian: Intermediate

    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

    We offer you a huge campervan with it's own toilet/bathroom and kitchen.
    The van is tucked away with a terrace overlooking the river and a small garden.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    For everybody who loves to be close to nature my place is just perfect. The city of Kraslava is only 6 km away. Daugavpils - the second biggest city in Latvia is 45km away.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 466338144667

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