Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
24 Mar 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 2 days
Feedback
7
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Description
This is Willi, chairman of a small beekeepers' association and a beekeeper myself.
We run an association for organic beekeeping and fruit growing. We are activ in a small village, 8 km from Sibiu in the centre of Romania.
Our association organize beekeeping seminars, work shops, bee days for schools and different activity’s around beekeeping and fruit growing. Every year in march we organize a fruit tree grafting workshop.
Our place is the ancient parochial residence of the evangelic church including a priest house, church, school and surrounding gardens.
Beside of our public activity we cultivate fruits and vegetables for our own consumption. We have a greenhouse for tomato and cucumber. We keep bees, sheep’s and chicken and a dog and cats are with us at the place.
Our activity is based on the help of practician’s and volunteers during the hole year.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a multicultural region characterised true the culture and history of the Transylvanian Saxons which live in this region 800 years long. Now, Transylvania Saxons, Hungarians are minority’s beside gypsies and the Romanian main population.
Help
Beekeeping practice
Carpentry
Fruit tree pruning
Garden and greenhouse help
Fence building
Renovating help
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Romanian: Fluent
Accommodation
There are different separate rooms in the house as well a camper and a beehouse.
Common kitchen, common cooking.
What else ...
Visit Sibiu, Medias, Sighisoara, Brasov, different fortified churches, mountain trips in the South Carpathian Mountains, walks around the village, forest walks. Bicycle tours.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
I will separate my experiences into a positives and a negatives cathegory.
Positive:
- If you have an agreement for working times, the host will stick to it. So if you're a digital nomad or student, other obligations won't be a problem.
- you can get a lift to and from the station for arrival and departure.
- you can… read more
I did different work almost everyday, so it never got boring. Willi explained everything and the work was mostly simple and interesting.
Willi’s home is beautiful and calm. Sibiu is close and there is a public transport available.
Willi himself is kind and respectful. I learnt a lot about… read more
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I will separate my experiences into a positives and a negatives cathegory.
Positive:
- If you have an agreement for working times, the host will stick to it. So if you're a digital nomad or student, other obligations won't be a problem.
- you can get a lift to and from the station for arrival and departure.
- you can… read more
I did different work almost everyday, so it never got boring. Willi explained everything and the work was mostly simple and interesting.
Willi’s home is beautiful and calm. Sibiu is close and there is a public transport available.
Willi himself is kind and respectful. I learnt a lot about… read more
