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Description
We have a small family farm in the Lahemaa National Park in the northern part of Estonia. Our farm is old and young at the same time - there has been a farm here for centuries, but our family came here only a few years ago.
We raise sheep and goats for fiber that we process ourselves, we also have chickens. We have veggie garden, fruit trees, lots of berry bushes and we seasonally forage forest berries and mushsrooms.
Our farm is constantly changing as we have more ideas than workpower to implement. One day we hope our farm will be self-sufficient so we don't need to work outside home anymore.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
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
We are located in the middle of Estonia's largest and oldest national park Lahemaa. Nature here has something for everyone!
We are happy to share local traditions, food and cultural related. Also we can suggest some sightseeing places that are many times better than in any brochure.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We mostly need help with different farm works - tending to animals and pastures in the summer, gardening depending on the season, also forestry work/firewood for winter. On the other hand we are happy to welcome someone with construction experience to help us with rebuilding and renovating our farm's buildings.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Estonian: FluentThis 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
We can offer you a separate room in our family house.
What else ...
We are located about 3km from nearest town, but Estonian capital is only an hour away. Lahemaa National Park has much to offer, both nature and culture.
During snowfree seasons our guests are welcome to use our bikes to explore the area.
To have a full experience for both we suggest two weeks minimum stay.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are welcome if they can respect our farm animals and somehow get along with our dachshund :) He gets along with everyone, though.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
The surroundings, being part of Lahemma National Park, are truly beautiful and even though I only stayed for 2 weeks I got to see quite a bit of the… read more
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The surroundings, being part of Lahemma National Park, are truly beautiful and even though I only stayed for 2 weeks I got to see quite a bit of the… read more
The… read more
During her stay she helped in garden, with cooking, entertained the kids, drove a tractor. All was done with care.
Was very interested about local culture and customs, explored the nature (although a chance of… read more
The family is super sweet and they always made me feel comfortable. Even though I was only there for a week, I felt like I was part of the family. The kids are super cool & sweet!
I was able to learn a lot about the culture, the food and the country. We went on day trips, picked mushrooms… read more
All tasks given (building, general maintainance, cooking, fence building, playing with kids etc) were done well, asked some pointers if… read more
I enjoyed a lot this workaway experience.
They were from the beginning so hospitable and helpful with anything I needed.
Kristo and Maire are really open and we had good conversations on very different topics.
The three kids are always happy and really smart
If you like the… read more
They are very generous and kind, and it was nice to know about their stories and knowledges! Also their 3 kids are very friendly and funny.
The work I had to do was not related with the animals but it was… read more
During he's free time he often went to explore the area by bike or on foot.
We highly… read more
Every task given was done with care.
Lukas is smart guy and skilled, Petra found always something to do and it seemed, she likes gardening and she's really good with kids. They'll remember you both for a long time, and we also:)
Thank you both for visiting… read more
