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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
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
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
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
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
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is enough space for campers/motorhomes, but no specific infrastructure for them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (1)
It was a pleasure having your help, especially because of your farm-life experience. I did learn quite a few things from you that will be useful in our homestead's future.
It was easy to communicate with you, your English was very… read more
I texted them just a week before my visit, but they were incredibly helpful and welcoming nonetheless. :)
They arranged a nice private room for me at the neighbor's house. It was warm and spacious, and I finally… read more
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It was a pleasure having your help, especially because of your farm-life experience. I did learn quite a few things from you that will be useful in our homestead's future.
It was easy to communicate with you, your English was very… read more
I texted them just a week before my visit, but they were incredibly helpful and welcoming nonetheless. :)
They arranged a nice private room for me at the neighbor's house. It was warm and spacious, and I finally… read more
