Experience village life near Dryanovo, Bulgaria

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  Beschreibung

  We are a couple from the UK and Ireland, looking for help with our project in central Bulgaria. In exchange we offer free stays in excellent accomodation with fresh locally sourced food and great company. We want your experience with us to be productive and fun, not just for us but for everyone else who comes to visit too! You will not be expected to do anything we would not be willing to do ourself.
  
  We have already renovated most of the house along with some outbuildings into open air spaces. A basic outdoor kitchen, a chill out zone and a communal dining area. We have some mod cons for comfort like Starlink wifi in the house and a chillout barn with a projector for outdoor cinema, a hot tub to relax in and some hammocks and swing seats to settle into for a good read or afternoon nap. We also have a plunge pool, in Spring and Summer, to cool off in the heat.
  
  We have bell tent accommodation as well as rooms in the main house when we are not hosting a retreat or have family to stay. There are two indoor showers and toilets as well as a fully functioning indoor kitchen.
  
  We would love to host friendly conscientious volunteers to help with our renovations while experiencing village life and exploring the surrounds in beautiful central Bulgaria.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  We are 15 minutes drive from Dryanovo with all shops and amenities and 30 minutes from the beautiful historic city of Veliko Tarnovo which was the former Capital of Bulgaria. We are reasonably close to Tryavna, Buzludzha, Kazanlak and the Ancient Thracian Tombs which are close to the very beautiful Shipka Church. If you have a valid Driving licence you may have occasional use of the car.
  
  We are situated in a gorgeous area within foothills of the Balkan mountains and nestled amongst kilometers of untouched forest which contain the remains of ancient Indo-European Thracian roads. Our small village is quaint yet full of life and retains that old Bulgaria feel.
  
  We frequently go on trips to local beauty spots like the Kapinovski falls for swimming and Dryanovo Monastery, where the oldest European human remains were found in Bacho Kiro cave.
  
  There is an incredible diversity of wildlife. Be warned however the diversity also includes creepy crawlies like spiders (nothing poisonous) and flies (some of which nip) but not many mosquitos. The insects feed the many species of small birds and bats.
  Depending upon the time of year, there are storks nesting on top of telegraph poles as well as deer, rabbits and hares everywhere.

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  Arbeit

  March 2025;
  
  Our big project is to convert one of our barns into a living space. We will need help with brushing down the stone work and possibly some pointing, also help with laying a tiled floor and decorating the interior.
  
  We also need some painting of walls in the house along with general cleaning and odd jobs here and there.
  
  April
  We would really love some help building a solar shower and compost loo in the garden. Also we will begin planting vegetable areas, flowerbeds as well as setting up of some communal areas whilst having fun and meeting new people along the way!
  
  May
  We will need help setting up chill out spaces, pool, and some creative input around the place is always welcomed! Come make your mark...leave a lasting memory and have fun with us!
  
  June
  During June we would love help with housekeeping, cooking  and general maintenance! Come and enjoy being part of our relaxed vibe!
  
  Days off are to suit your needs, we are super fair and want you to enjoy being with us! You arrive as strangers and leave part of our family. We value and appreciate all help and aim to ensure you have a great experience! Cooking of meals is by rota and is usually communal unless you want your own space. All is welcome!

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Bulgarian: Grundkenntnisse
  Deutsch: Grundkenntnisse
  Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse
  Französisch: Grundkenntnisse
  Portugiesisch: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  We would love to learn another language!
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  Unterkunft

  Comfy beds in Bell tents and/or rooms inside main house.

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  Was noch ...

  We may be able to offer some excursions with us to the coast or to see the Thracian tombs in the Bulgarian Valley of the Kings. Buzludzha is an amazing communist monument built on top of one of the highest mountain peaks that is presently being refurbished with funds raised by the EDM festival that happens there. Check out youtube to see the amazing video projections onto the alien saucer shaped building.
  
  Closer to home there are waterfalls at Krushevo, Kapinovski (also a camp site and swimming spot) and Dryanovo where the Bacho Kiro caves are also situated. There are shops, restaurants, all within a 15 minute drive or 30 minute cycle.
  
  A short distance away you will find Etar ethnographic museum and traditional towns like Bojentsi and Tryavna , which will take you back in time allowing you to experience how people used to live, work and play. There are many lovely walks around the village into the forest and surrounding hills as well as rock climbing and kayaking nearby.
  
  In nearby Veliko Tarnovo is a modern cinema, two historic fortresses alongside lots of lovely bars, restaurants, museums, art venues and cafes. VT is a University city full of young vibrant people and corresponding places to hang out and meet.
  
  The old town of VT has an artisan quarter where you can watch people make things such as pottery and textiles in the traditional way.
  
  There is lots more to keep you occupied and entertained but we can't list everything here. Hop online, do a bit of research and see if your hobbies and interests can be served.

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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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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Our internet is excellent (Starlink)

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