Join our family farm in the Kingdom of Forests and Meadows in Amatas novads, Latvia

Latvia

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11/06/2021
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2021

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We live in the beautiful spot of Earth surrounded by Forests and Meadows just 100 km away from Riga. Location is perfect for people looking for isolation and re-connection with nature and themselves.
Its a family business which unites three generations:
Owners Brigita and Dima. Dima is designer and now helping Brigita with tea business. Brigita has accumulated knowledge about different herbs and their properties for more than 20 years and is producing the organic tea for 15 years. She love to share her knowledge.
Their son Martins is scientist in the field of landscape and forestry his wife Evita is organising eco-tourism and experiential learning projects and promotion of the tea.
And two kids Miks (14) and Lote (9)
There are no animals except 3 dogs and 3 cats:-)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn a lot about herbs and their healing properties and open your heart to miracle of nature.
Help
We seek for help in growing and gathering herbs which is truly meditative process. As well we have job to do with our new house we are building. Should there be some artistic soul willing to come to us we would be happy to have some wall painting for example.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
Wooden house. Private or shared by 1-2 more volunteers.
What else ...
Free time can be dedicated for a walk in the forests, reading all books you were willing to read but never had time, reconnecting with nature and finally giving yourself time to think and listen to your inner voice. Should you be willing to visit closest cities Cesis, Sigulda or Riga it can be arranged. It is 20-30 minutes car ride to the closest public transportation.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 h per day, Saturday-Sunday-holiday can be used for radial travels

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Feedback left by and about host (24)

24/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (JONAS) for host

I was a wry lucky to spend of two weeks in this beautiful environment.It was great to see three generations of one family who living in this space and explore his culture. Surroundings really was breathtaking with huge diversity of different sort of plants ,insects ,birds,trees.My living space was not so big,separated and very… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Pinja)

Pinja is just another treasure to meet personality. Easy to communicate and discuss various topics of life. Hanles all the tasks given with great attitude. Should you have guitar at your home don't hide it until very last evening and let her sing for you a couple of her own songs. Very talented!!! Very best wishes for her journey of life!!!

(Excellent )

28/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pinja) for host

It was really good experince for me staying in this beautiful teafarm for 9 days. It was my first time volunteering thorough Workaway and everything went well. Good combination of interesting work and time just to be surrounded by peaceful environment. Evita and Martins and the whole family took good care of me and other workawayer staying same… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

This was a true pleasure hosting Andrea. Simply adorable personality with natural skill to blend in. Handled all the tasks with joy. But the thing we enjoyed the most is her cooking. Still miss her in my kitchen and just being around. All the best wishes in her journey!

(Excellent )

19/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Axel) for host

//DEFINITELY THE PLACE TO BE IN NATURE AND ENJOY IT//
It was for me my first workaway experience and I just loved it. I just loved drinking tea with Evita, talking about World Cup with Martin, learning Russian with Brigita ( it was actually very useful for me in Russia), talking about politics with Miks and playing Uno cards with Lotte.
Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host

I will be forever grateful for the experience I’ve had in this magical place. In short - I would 100% recommend meeting this extraordinary family to any friend. Not to anyone - they deserve the most passionate volunteers of course ;) This is a true oasis in the forest where you can swim in the lake, walk in the forest, breathe the fresh air, pick… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (varpu)

Dear Varpu,

This was real treat to host you and company on our farm. During your stay we had mini-retreat - this happens real quick in places as isolated as ours. As soon we have 5-6 workawayers at time on farm we have a camp. This allows us to explore culture and each other just as human beings even better. your serious attitude towards life,… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (varpu) for host

Hey its Varpu. i had a great experience with you this summer and i really Love your house and your hospitality and warm hearts! Thank you so much for the opportunity <3

(Excellent )

23/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Melissa) for host

Thank you to Evita, Brigita, and the entire family for a wonderful stay here. We learned a great deal about the process of producing herbal tea and enjoyed all of the tasks asked of us. And of course it was a pleasure sampling all of the different teas we were helping to make.

Aside from the tea making, we also helped out by cooking and baking… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Christian, we got really lucky to have skilled gardener and carpenter in one person at our farm. Now we have way more ideas how to fight with weeds and have a couple of places and tools created or renovated:-) You blended in so well in our family: same sense of humor, hardworking nature lover always ready for new adventures. Thank you!

(Excellent )

10/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

Ups, i ám a little late - i was in ozolini in July this year, but anyway,
my opinion about my time there is still the same - wonderful!
you see the picture from above ? So if you look for a place, where you can find peace, quietness and nature, a place where you can left all your everyday stress behind you, a place where your inner clock comes… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Viktorija)

Laura and Paulina thank you for your passion to help as much as possible. We truly admire everyone with the same level of love for nature. Its was a pleasure to watch your process of reconnection with nature. Stay always close to the nature and true to yourself as your are now.

(Excellent )

05/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Laura & Viktorija) for host

In Ozolini we spent almost 2 weeks and it was unforgettable experience. We learned so much about tea (we're still looking for fireweeds and other herbs in Lithuania to make our own tea :) ) and we finally got reconnected with stunning nature. That's why we'd like to say "liels paldies" to this warm-hearted and inviting family.
We strongly… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Samina & Flavio)

Samina and Flavio thank you. You brought a world into our house. With all your life experience, calm and mature personalities it was absolute pleasure to spend time with you and work together. We treasure every conversation and interaction with you we had. And we really hope to meet you again whenever you feel ready.

(Excellent )

10/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Samina & Flavio) for host

We spent 10 days at the beautiful tea farm with Evita and her lovely family. Our time at the project exceeded our expectations and we left wishing we’d planned in more time to stay there. The place is a paradise and we couldn’t get enough of walking through the grounds enjoying the unspoilt peace thanks to the remoteness of this oasis. We… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sian) for host

This is my fourth workaway and is completely different from what I've experienced before. I never thought that I'd fall in love with Ozolini so completely and a big contribution to this is the amazing people who run the heart and soul of this farm. Brigita, Dima and their family have brought me into this magical world in rural Latvia and taught me… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Helena)

From the moment I read an e-mail from Ezra and get acquainted with her profile I felt safe that we are a match. That she will be happy with the place - our farm and the work we do and that we will be happy with her as a person to host and blend in our family. There is not much to add I was correct by 100 or even 120 %. Ezra is a joyful, kind… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Helena) for host

After doing workaway in hostels and hotels, I was looking for a different experience in a countryside - and I was very lucky that Evita invited me to their wonderful farm. If you enjoy peace and quiet, if going for walks in a forest, swimming in a lake or bike trips to nearby tiny villages sound good to you, you will fall in love with this place.… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela & Miriam)

We enjoyed your company a lot. Thanks for your kindness, hard work and ability to blend in our environment so well. You didn't mind any job, you came with your initiative, you honored our house habits and contributed to our kitchens tidiness and surprised with your cooking skills. Thank you!

(Excellent )

10/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Michaela & Miriam) for host

This was our firts workaway experience and it was absolutely perfect. The surroundings of the house and the lake was beautiful, we felt there just like at home thanks to the family, its kindness and openness. The work wasn´t any hard and it was really relaxing. The "dwarfhouse" where we stayed was the most magical place we´d ever visited. Really… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexa)

(Excellent )

12/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Alexa) for host

I have spent magnificent 3,5 days with Evita and her family! They are very friendly loving people and I felt safe and welcomed. The cabin where I stayed was amaaaazing! It was exactly what I was hoping for. I had so much fun helping these lovely people, gathering herbs and blueberries, swimming in the lake, walking around the forest, playing with… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin & Nikki)

Thank you for being perfect first workawayers at our farm. You meant to bring international flair in our everyday life and you did it perfectly. We even made it to the regional media:-) We appreciate that you where so eager to learn from us about eco-farming, herbs and our life lessons, and about culture and history of Latvia in general. And thank… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Robin & Nikki) for host

This is the kind of place we hoped to find when we left home. A wonderful and idyllic location in the midst of forest, work that was fulfilling and made us happy, learning new things everyday and being in the great company of this wonderful family. We cannot thank Brigitta, Dima, Evita and Martins enough for their generousity and warmth. If you… read more

(Excellent )

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