Help a family living on a small island in nature in Prostřední Poříčí, Czech Republic

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  Beschreibung

  Live on a small island in nature – herbs, permaculture & simple living (Czech Republic)
  
  We are a small family (me, my wife and our son) living on a unique small island between a river and an old mill channel in South Moravia, Czech Republic.
  
  This is a quiet place surrounded by water, trees, and a living permaculture garden — where daily life is simple, hands-on, and closely connected to nature.
  
  We are not a project or business. This is our family home, and we invite people to share life with us, not just exchange work for accommodation.
  
  🌱 About the place
  
  This is a family home, not a commercial farm or hostel.
  
  Our daily life is based on plants, crafts, and natural materials:
  
  medicinal herbs & traditional plant knowledge
  permaculture garden with food & wild plants
  sourdough bread baked in a wood oven
  natural building (clay, plaster, stoves)
  wood processing (including sawmill work)
  natural cosmetics (soaps, balms, herbal remedies)
  
  We live with dogs, cats, and Indian runner ducks. Everything here follows a natural, seasonal rhythm.
  
  🧑‍🌾 What you will do here
  
  The work is simple, seasonal, and mostly outdoors:
  
  garden and land care
  maintenance around the house after renovation
  firewood preparation
  light seasonal tasks
  
  Depending on timing and interest, you may also join us in herbs, baking, or natural building.
  
  💡 Work load: ~5 hours/day, 5 days/week
  🟢 2 free days/week
  🌦️ Flexible depending on weather and season
  
  🏡 Living here
  
  Accommodation depends on the season (wooden building, tent, or caravan).
  
  Wi-Fi available
  shared meals and daily life
  minimum stay: 5 days
  families and children welcome
  pets possible after agreement
  
  Life here is calm and flexible — sometimes shared, sometimes quiet — with respect for both connection and personal space.
  
  🌿 What you can learn
  
  This is a place for practical, hands-on experience:
  
  herbs & natural medicine
  making soaps, balms, and herbal remedies
  working with wood and natural materials
  basic natural building techniques
  seasonal, simple living close to nature
  
  We are currently also finishing a sauna and exploring bodywork and massage practices.
  
  ⚠️ Important – who this is NOT for
  
  This is probably NOT a good fit if you are looking for:
  
  hotel-like comfort
  highly structured schedules
  urban lifestyle or passive holiday
  short stopovers while traveling fast
  
  We are a family home, not a hostel.
  
  🤝 Who feels at home here
  
  This place works best for people who are:
  
  comfortable with simple outdoor work
  respectful of shared family space
  curious, open-minded, and self-directed
  interested in crafts, nature, and slow living
  
  We value presence and attitude more than experience.
  
  📍 Location
  
  South Moravia, Czech Republic
  ~50 km from Brno, near Letovice (direct train line Prague–Brno)
  
  📬 How to apply
  
  Please include in your message:
  
  who you are
  why this place attracts you
  your preferred dates
  relevant experience (if any)

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Videoaufnahmen

  

  Technik

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Haustiere

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Film & Fernsehen

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Musik

  

  Geschichte

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Bücher

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Sprachen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Tiere

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Wandern

  

  Radfahren

  

  Camping

  

  Natur

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Cultural exchange here is based on sharing everyday life in a family home surrounded by nature, rather than structured activities or formal teaching.
  
  Guests become part of our daily rhythm — working with plants, preparing food, caring for the land, and participating in simple seasonal tasks. This naturally creates space for informal exchange through doing things together rather than through lessons or classes.
  
  We share knowledge in a practical way, for example:
  
  herbal traditions and basic plant uses from our garden and surroundings
  natural food preparation such as sourdough bread in a wood oven
  hands-on experience with natural building materials like clay and wood
  simple techniques for making soaps, balms, and herbal remedies
  everyday life skills connected to slow, self-sufficient living
  
  At the same time, we are also curious about the cultures, experiences, and skills of the people who come here. Cooking together, conversations, and shared work are all part of the exchange.
  
  This is not a formal learning environment, but a lived experience of mutual exchange, where both sides contribute, share, and learn in a natural way.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  garden and land care
  maintenance around the house after renovation
  firewood preparation
  light seasonal tasks
  
  Depending on timing and interest, you may also join us in herbs, baking, or natural building.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Czech: Fließend
  Italienisch: Fließend
  Slovak: Fließend
  Deutsch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Englisch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
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  Unterkunft

  Accommodation depends on the season and availability, but is always simple, safe, and part of our natural setting on the island.
  
  We can offer a stay in a wooden building, a tent, or a caravan, depending on the time of year and current conditions. All options are located close to nature, surrounded by water, trees, and garden space.
  
  Basic facilities are available, including Wi-Fi and access to shared household areas. Meals are shared as part of daily life whenever possible, and guests are included in the family rhythm of cooking and eating together.
  
  The atmosphere is calm and flexible. Some spaces are more social, others more private, allowing both connection and personal time.
  
  We aim to provide a simple and comfortable base that fits the slow, nature-oriented lifestyle of the place rather than a standard tourist accommodation.

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  Was noch ...

  Life here is simple, seasonal and closely connected to nature. Days follow the weather, the garden, and the natural rhythm of the place rather than a strict schedule.
  
  We usually start the day with shared or individual tasks in the morning, and afternoons are often more flexible — time to rest, explore the surroundings, learn skills, or simply be.
  
  We enjoy sharing skills and knowledge, but we also value quiet time and personal space. Some days are social and collaborative, others are calm and focused.
  
  Food is often shared and based on what is available from the garden and local sources. We appreciate people who are open to simple, homemade meals and a flexible approach to daily life.
  
  This is a family environment, so we kindly ask for respect towards shared spaces, our child, and the natural rhythm of family life.
  
  We prefer people who are self-motivated, comfortable with basic outdoor conditions, and open to learning by doing rather than expecting detailed instruction for every task.
  
  In return, we offer a genuine experience of simple living, hands-on skills, and a peaceful natural environment that is quite unique in its setting on a small island surrounded by water.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Dieser Gastgeber ist bereit, Reisende mit Haustieren bei sich aufzunehmen.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  

  Chickens and ducks Indian runner

  

  Šmery (3 Jahren)

  Very cuddly

  

  Iris (3 Jahren)

  Crossbreed of border collie, black color and very cuddly to person. With other dogs it is not so easy.

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