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A large haystack sits in a field, with a shovel leaning against it, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vibrant rainbow arching over a lush grassy field, with a forest of trees in the background under a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a teepee structure, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
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Permaculture homestead / emerging ecovillage near Cesis, Latvia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a young family creating our permaculture homestead and ecovillage in the same time.
    We are located in the picturesque Gauja National Park with beautiful nature trails nearby. Therefore our homestead is surrounded by nature and peacefulness. However, two vibrant and cozy cities (valmiera and Cesis) are just 15 kilometers away, giving us the perfect balance of city-country life.

    We are offering a one-week stay in May and June for those interested in witnessing the creation of a family homestead (kin's domain) in a settlement of similar homesteads. The week in May will culminate in an event about permaculture, art, and families. The week in June will finish with the Midsummers celebration. It is optional to take part in these events, but might be interesting for Workawayers with special interest in culture exchange.

    We stand for family values, permaculture and homesteading.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Yoga / Wellness
    Farming
    Self development
    Culture
    Sustainability
    Technology
    Blogging
    Gardening
    Architecture
    Art & design
    Music
    Plant care
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Beach
    Nature
    Fitness
  • 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 will be happy to show and explain the permaculture methods used at our place (sun trap garden, crater garden, storing of hay, scything, composting, raised plant-beds, greenhouse, branch fence).
    We can teach the principles of how to design and plan your own homestead. As well as help with first sketches.
    We will be happy to discuss the importance of concepts that we are materializing: kin's domains, family values, homestead settlement, fitness, true sustainability etc.
    Workawayer will be integrated in our daily life with all the benefits according to weather (visitng of lake, trips to city), therefore good fit with children is necessary.

  • Help

    Help

    Week in May (11th - 18th) will include such activities:
    - gardening and mulching
    - work with tree branches, creation of fencing
    - preparation activities for permaculture day
    - lunch preparation
    - greenhouse establishing
    - shed roofing

    Week in June (15th - 22nd) will include such activities:
    - gardening, weeding and mulching
    - hay collection and stacking
    - lunch preparation
    - greenhouse establishing
    - preparation for Midsummer's celebration

    The activities might change. The daily work schedule will be structured.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Czech: Intermediate
    German: Beginner
    Russian: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accomodation is located at neighbor's house nearby (walkable distance) in a beautiful place.
    Old house with modest conditions, clean and safe. A separate room will be available. Outside toilet. Shower in the house. There is a good internet access at the site of accomodation.
    The guest will eat breakfast at the site of accomodation; will help with lunch preparation and will have dinner with us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The time off offers plenty of opportunities:
    - visiting of Valmiera city (15 km)
    - visiting of Cesis and its medieval castle (15 km)
    - enjoying the beaches of the nearby river and lake (3 and 7 km)
    - hiking in the Gauja National Park forest trails (2 km)
    - visiting picturesque sandstone cliffs (2 km)
    - doing outdoor fitness and weighlifting with our equipment (dumbbells, kettlebells, pull-up bar)

    Public transport is in a walkable distance (2 km).

    Due to safety reasons and our values - smoking and use of alcohol is prohibited at all times during the stay.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is enough space for campers/motorhomes, but no specific infrastructure for them.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 111828396352

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A large haystack sits in a field, with a shovel leaning against it, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vibrant rainbow arching over a lush grassy field, with a forest of trees in the background under a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a teepee structure, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a small, white house with a wooden deck and a car parked in front, situated in a grassy field surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a teepee structure, lush greenery, and a blue sky with white clouds, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

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