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We will be hosting in 2022! Of course, every week brings new surprises and nobody can say how the situation will be after a month or 3, but the grass keeps growing (and needs mowing), we have a couple of great new projects in the different phases of development, so - hell, yea! let s do it again!
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This is a beautiful place, a family campsite and also our home where we invite to join us!
I am Zane and we live together with my children Miks (12) and Tina (16).
Our season as for the campsite is very busy from April to November, its 24/7 for us, so there is not much time to meet my friends. Therefore I love my volunteers to be my friends and I want to have fun together! Which means that I prefer people who like to socialize, hang around, chat while I am cooking, talk and share. If you want mostly to be on your own and be here only to do what needs to be done disappearing when job is completed - there are better places for such type of volunteering. Come here if you want to be one of us! We can't promise that there will always be party, but we give our best to spend time together with our extended volunteer family.
We have many years experience in hosting travelers, our campsite guests and for the last 10 years - volunteers. We have done volunteering ourselves - in 2012 we spend a month in France and in Spring 2016 me and Miks were volunteering 1 month in Spain. Help given by workawayers is very valuable to us, but we do not take it as a cheep labor. If you come to stay with us, you will become member of our family and we will share our everyday life with you.
This will be the 12th year for our own family business - small campsite. We had been working hard to build up the place from zero and most of what you can see is DIY. We have done a lot, but there are more to do by improving and adding and rebuilding as new ideas pop up every day.
Our campsite is located in a countryside area some 15 km from the capital of Latvia Riga. There are 2 squash courts with patio surrounded by garden. Also a pond and canal for swimming, big children playground, canoe boats and 3 romantic floating bungalows. We are opened during the summer season from April until November and help mainly is needed within these months.
If you love to play squash by the chance, this is a wonderful possibility as you will have unlimited access to the courts!
Thanks for our fantastic volunteers and friends we had been able to achieve so much and also had a great time together! We are very thankful to all the people we have hosted - we love you all. Without you life would be not so interesting!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Though the place is a family business place, you will live here in a family and become one of us. We eat together, go to parties together, go to the beach, play board games and card games, watch movies, make BBQs - it s fun. You will be part of little crazy Latvian family (oh, we are divorced now, but still own the business together).
You can learn some national dishes, more about gardening, DIY projects - many things going on here. Never tried to play squash - we can teach you!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Every year here is so much different from the previous...
Though the site is a family owned business place, we also live here ourselves, so the work and everyday family life is blended together and it s difficult to understand where one ends and the other starts :)
We never considered or used volunteers to replace regular paid staff. Thus - many things might be for the business we do here with volunteers, but you will not be much involved in routine jobs. Instead, we will do some fun projects together and you will be invited to get creative, learn how to do things and share your knowledge with us. There is only one routine work we all get involved - cutting the lawn.
We work a lot with children - in spring and autumn we host school trips and everybody is involved in these activities. During summer we have children camps which is very busy time for everybody.
We also have 2 squash courts, so anybody playing squash is very much welcomed! We have all the equipment here, just take your sneakers with you! If you have no idea how to play squash - we will teach you. There will be unlimited possibility to use our squash courts for training and playing. Every week there is also a weekly a round robin (tournament). There are different tournaments taking place in Riga and You will have a chance to participate.
Usually we have 2-3 volunteers here at the same time and we do our best to spend some fun time together apart from work.
What type of work you will most probably get involved? Let me explain. If you have any knowledge /experience working with tools like saw, screwdriver, etc. - there are always things we are building, fixing, improving. Be ready that most of the work will be physical - not necessarily hard labor, but still. Painting, digging, planting, sewing, cutting grass , some cleaning, carrying stuff, making things for children activities, etc. We are campsite, but there is not much reception work to do or direct work with clients, so be ready to get your hands dirty.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
Volunteers will be staying in a caravan (have a heating too, we ourselves slept there until mid-November). The caravan is for 3 people, so you need to be ready to share this place (and may be even big bed) with strangers (all genders).
All facilities will be in the main building where we live now, In 2017 we started to rebuild the main building, so in 2020 our office&kitchen&living room will still be looking little bit like construction site.
We have WiFi. Volunteers can also use bikes if they like and canoe boats and may be a car too.
We will provide all meals or food so that you can cook yourselves. Normally we cook lunch and a big evening meal and provide you with food for self-made breakfast. I am pretty good cook, so promise you will get tasty meals! Please note, that helping in preparing meals and cleaning kitchen afterwards is not considered as work, but sharing of house chores. One of our family is vegetarian, so this is not problem. But, we do not and will not cook vegan or provide spacial vegan stuff (coconut milk, nuts, tofu, almond/soya milk, fancy expensive fruits&vegetables, etc.). If you are vegan, you are welcome, but you will need pretty much to look for your special dietary needs yourself.
The closest village Kekava with shops and bus to Riga is 20 min walk away form the campsite, Riga is 30 min on the bus, easy accessible.
What else ...
Latvia is a small, but very beautiful country, an unspoiled oasis. Beaches are fantastic and there are plenty of things to do (including Riga nightlife if you go for it!). If You look for volunteering job to improve or learn languages, this is a good chance to learn Latvian or Russian.
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A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet connection works fine, though I am not sure hosting people who would need to spend a lot of hours working on their own projects is smth what would fit to us.
Space for parking camper vans
We are a campsite, so there is space for all kind of campervans or motorhomes
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours a week
Host ref number: 16376379724c
Feedback (49)
20/10/2022
Zane is an excellent host, very friendly along with his family, they made me feel very comfortable in the place, Her food is very tasty and her demands are basic, in the camp you will spend a very pleasant time and you can get to know Riga, which is a small city but beautiful. greetings!
16/10/2022
This was my first workaway experience. I spent with Zane, Miks and Tina 18 days in the second half of September. I was chopping wood almost every working day. I was using a bike very often and during the days off I went to Riga, to the see or visited some National parks. I lived in the caravan and had it just for myself as there weren´t any other… read more
03/08/2022
This was my first Workaway experience and I am satisfied.
As for the Host, Zane is communicative and good at managing and assigning activities for a volunteer that are varied and interesting. In addition, Zane explains the task very accurately in English. You can learn a lot from her. Most of these tasks are more like enjoyable activities than… read more
As for the Host, Zane is communicative and good at managing and assigning activities for a volunteer that are varied and interesting. In addition, Zane explains the task very accurately in English. You can learn a lot from her. Most of these tasks are more like enjoyable activities than… read more
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20/10/2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura Fernanda ) for host
Zane is an excellent host, very friendly along with his family, they made me feel very comfortable in the place, Her food is very tasty and her demands are basic, in the camp you will spend a very pleasant time and you can get to know Riga, which is a small city but beautiful. greetings!
16/10/2022
Left by Workawayer (František) for host
This was my first workaway experience. I spent with Zane, Miks and Tina 18 days in the second half of September. I was chopping wood almost every working day. I was using a bike very often and during the days off I went to Riga, to the see or visited some National parks. I lived in the caravan and had it just for myself as there weren´t any other… read more
03/08/2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I am satisfied.
As for the Host, Zane is communicative and good at managing and assigning activities for a volunteer that are varied and interesting. In addition, Zane explains the task very accurately in English. You can learn a lot from her. Most of these tasks are more like enjoyable activities than… read more
As for the Host, Zane is communicative and good at managing and assigning activities for a volunteer that are varied and interesting. In addition, Zane explains the task very accurately in English. You can learn a lot from her. Most of these tasks are more like enjoyable activities than… read more
05/11/2021
Left by Workawayer (Johnathan) for host
My stay there was only for a week but it was such a pleasure to meet them all. Zane is an individual with a big heart and immediately makes you feel welcomed with open arms. In the short time I was there I had the chance to meet some of the family, enjoy some delicious food while sharing great stories together and use the Sauna!
When I plan to… read more
When I plan to… read more
25/08/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnes)
Agnes stayed with us more than a month and was becoming a very fun part of our extended family. She is such a nice, fun loving, hard working girl! Made best friends with our Kristine and other volunteer. She is may be not very skilled, but is getting everything quickly and everything is done properly.
Was very happy to host her here and hope to… read more
Was very happy to host her here and hope to… read more
(Excellent
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25/08/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Facundo)
A real South-American soul and spirit! Was a great addition to our team and very good friend now. Very energetic, sporty, friendly, always eager and willing to help and learn. Recommended! Tip - likes to work in team :)
(Excellent
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25/08/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sevgi Feride)
Feride was giving a lot of help whenever needed with for a wide range of tasks - painting, oiling, cutting grass, some gardening, preparing material for the fence etc. She is very warm hearted, polite and also a little shy (as most of people from the countries more East).
(Excellent
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25/08/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)
Scott stayed with us for quite a while, helping with a lot of things, mostly related to building. He was plastering gaps in the gasbeton walls, together with Sebastian doing a lot for the house building, cutting some grass, digging, etc. Very nice, friendly and fun guy!
(Excellent
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29/04/2019
Left by Workawayer (Márk & Anna) for host
Dear Zane, Seba, Kristine, Tina and Miks!
Thank you for having us for this 3 weeks in April 2019. Thank you for the responsibility we got with the work and we are also happy that we could experience folk dance together with you guys!
We tried quite a variety of jobs which we enjoyed to do. They were sometimes simple, sometimes complex, all in all… read more
Thank you for having us for this 3 weeks in April 2019. Thank you for the responsibility we got with the work and we are also happy that we could experience folk dance together with you guys!
We tried quite a variety of jobs which we enjoyed to do. They were sometimes simple, sometimes complex, all in all… read more
25/04/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Márk & Anna)
Very nice, fun, enthusiastic, couple. Mark and Anna spent 3 weeks with us and was of a great help as well as super good company to have around. Mark was mostly helping us with the construction matters, but not only. Though having not really much of experience in building, he was really fast learning and doing his best and working very hard. Anna… read more
(Excellent
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10/03/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bennet)
Bennet stayed with us very short time, so it s just me who needs more time to get to level "excellent" :) He was very good help in very busy and stressful moment of the final stage of building the concrete floor. Having no experience in such kind of work, he was assisting Sebastian in all he could and later also helping me with cleaning the… read more
(Very good
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09/03/2019
Left by Workawayer (Bennet) for host
I've just spend a week at this nice little campside but it was a very nice time. Zane and Sebastian are very friendly and interesting people.
The working atmosphere was also relaxed. There was a lot of work to do because they where building a new floor but I got plenty of free-time also. The food was very nice, they recommended me places to go to… read more
The working atmosphere was also relaxed. There was a lot of work to do because they where building a new floor but I got plenty of free-time also. The food was very nice, they recommended me places to go to… read more
28/01/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tina)
Tina was volunteering with us with both her kids and we have the best memories about hosting them here! Tina was taking super great care of cooking for quite a team (we were hosting 10 Belgium scouts at the same time) as well as helping in the garden and other things. Kids are very nice, William is such a smart boy and loves outdoors. He was… read more
(Excellent
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16/07/2018
Left by Workawayer (Tina) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was a fabulous experience. The team really wanted me to enjoy my experience. We worked hard but we also played hard. There was plenty of opportunity to relax and see the sights as well as get to experience the culture. Thank you Zane for your hospitality!
11/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Rowan) for host
Zane and Sebastian were wonderful hosts, and always made me feel at home on the campsite. I was only there for two weeks, but it was a great time while I was there. We had weekends off and when there wasn'y much going on they invited me to do fun things with them in the city. It's a wonderful place to stay and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
07/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
It is soooo much fun :) I spent the month of October 2018 and I had a wonderful time living with Zane and her family. The campsite itself was very quiet since it was low season, so there were only a few campers that came throughout the month. Most of the work I did was helping in the garden, cooking, helping with building the house, and helping… read more
26/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Harm & Loes) for host
We had two amazing weeks with Zane, Sebastian and the other volunteers. Zane and Sebastian took good care us. I liked having the meals together and sharing experiences and travel stories.
Since it was low season, the campsite was quiet. Which made it a really peaceful place. Our tasks consisted of landscaping, cleaning, cooking and construction… read more
Since it was low season, the campsite was quiet. Which made it a really peaceful place. Our tasks consisted of landscaping, cleaning, cooking and construction… read more
04/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin ) for host
We are going to give you an honest answer just like your comment. Firstly, we never really felt at ease during our stay in your place. You have to understand that we don’t have to speak english fluently to be able to interact with you. In the other hand, we left right in the middle of some conjugal issues which was not our business. ( how ever, we… read more
17/09/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin )
Hugo and Benji stayed with us a while, somewhat between 1 and 2 weeks. Though they left without saying good-bye (which left us wondering ..hm .. why?), we enjoyed their stay here. Both are fun & easy going, wild souls from Paris suburb ghetto as they used to say. During their stay they were working on the project - new lounge chair in the campsite… read more
(Very good
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18/08/2018
Left by Workawayer (Jonny) for host
Had a really enjoyable time here and Sebastian were fantastic hosts, it was a great experience learning about Latvian culture and sampling the cuisine (so much good food). The work was varied and very interesting - I learnt a lot and they offered me the flexibility to try new things which I really appreciated.
Thanks guys for having me :)
Thanks guys for having me :)
12/06/2018
Left by Workawayer (Devon) for host
I spent 3 great weeks here and couldn't have asked for a better workaway experience. I was welcomed with open arms by everyone there from the moment I arrived here. The work was usually fun and interesting and it was always a good atmosphere with the other volunteers. I was very lucky with the weather while I was there which made the campsite look… read more
28/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Facundo & Vanessa) for host
Amazing place, people and experience. We stayed here for one month and one week (from an original plan of only 2 weeks) and we had nothing but a great time there. Hosts were fantastic, great conversation, food, and working companion. Over our time there we did all sorts of work, from cleaning the ponds to building monsters for the forest's games.… read more
24/12/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yunus Emre & Yana)
Emre was here with us for a few weeks and was part of the great crowd we were having at that time here. Also his girlfriend joined us for some time. He is really friendly & nice and fun person to have around. And always a good help with whatever needs to be done. Great with the kids as well. Totally recommended :)
(Excellent
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26/06/2017
Left by Workawayer (Yunus Emre & Yana) for host
I stayed with Zane and Andis during 10 days in the summer of 2017. Everything was pretty good. I met cool and easygoing people there. I was even invited to a sauna party in my first day. I biked, played squash, swam in the river. Zane and Andis are friendly people, don't hestiate to stay with them. And once you stay there, don't forget to climb… read more
17/11/2017
Left by Workawayer (Angel) for host
I stayed with this fun family for a month while giving a hand, learning a lot of new things and a bit about Latvian culture and having a great time, overall a great experience :)
02/11/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Angel)
Angel stayed with us about 1 month and was a great help here with different kind of jobs. And also cooked some delicious spanish food, yummy :) He is friendly, nice, also goosd with kids. Highly recommended!
(Excellent
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16/09/2017
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host
Hey I was there for 2 weeks:
I was going there real last minute and it was best thing I did. First I liked to stay only one week but it makes so mucht fun with Zane and the others they was there, I had to stay one week more. We was doing alot of work and fun things, we was with Zane at 3 conserts, in waterjump place, at Riga for eating and at… read more
I was going there real last minute and it was best thing I did. First I liked to stay only one week but it makes so mucht fun with Zane and the others they was there, I had to stay one week more. We was doing alot of work and fun things, we was with Zane at 3 conserts, in waterjump place, at Riga for eating and at… read more
29/08/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)
Sebastian arrived at our place without prior notice while on his big world tour with the bike traveling together with his friend Lukas. Luckily we had possibility to host them and instead of 1 week planned, they stayed 2 weeks as they enjoyed our place very much as well as we enjoyed them being around here. We had great time together, both work… read more
(Excellent
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29/08/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel is super nice person to have around! He is really fun, amazingly friendly, cheerful, always with a smile and joking. His English is so adorable, we were enjoing it so much :D Daniel stayed here for 2 months and helped us with everything and so many things - building projects, playing with kids, assisting with children camps, cutting grass,… read more
(Excellent
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17/08/2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I have stayed 2 months between july-august
it is an amazing place! If you like nature, kids and sport then this is your place.
Here you have a so much different things to do as kanoe, bycicle, squash and a long more things that I usually never have tryed before.
People is very very friendly and you smell whole day a happy and positive feelings… read more
it is an amazing place! If you like nature, kids and sport then this is your place.
Here you have a so much different things to do as kanoe, bycicle, squash and a long more things that I usually never have tryed before.
People is very very friendly and you smell whole day a happy and positive feelings… read more
30/07/2017
Left by Workawayer (Snow) for host
I stayed here for Whole June.
It's such a paradise for me. From the Very first time Atmosphere is very welcomed.
Zane's children Miks and Tina(also Tina's friends) speaks English very well like a Native Speaker!
So There are many people who share the conversation and hangout with.
I never feel boring. Living in Caravan also very Cool!
Everyday… read more
It's such a paradise for me. From the Very first time Atmosphere is very welcomed.
Zane's children Miks and Tina(also Tina's friends) speaks English very well like a Native Speaker!
So There are many people who share the conversation and hangout with.
I never feel boring. Living in Caravan also very Cool!
Everyday… read more
28/11/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Matthew)
This is one great and super fun couple to have around! Since I am (as always) writing this reference after a good while, I can't recall precisely what we did together here, but definately they helped us with some box climbing we do here with kids, took care of our 12 bunnies and even better care of our 2 kids here. They made such a good friends -… read more
(Excellent
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28/11/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Matias)
Matiass is really a great guy - always smiling, happy and a great help as well. He was with us for almost a month in autumn and helped here with whatever needed to be done - taking daily care of our bunnies (feeding, cleaning cages), doing some burning and sanding of the surface of old railway sleepers for our new project, getting garden ready for… read more
(Excellent
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17/11/2016
Left by Workawayer (Matias) for host
It was such a good experience to live with the family!! I felt part of them and I had really good time.
The camp is beautiful surrounded by a lot of nature.
Thanks for all the plays, jokes, halloween, snowman, movies and fun time!! aahh and Olive oil! ;-)
The camp is beautiful surrounded by a lot of nature.
Thanks for all the plays, jokes, halloween, snowman, movies and fun time!! aahh and Olive oil! ;-)
28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
My late feedback - here it comes! Sam was super handy help to my husband in all the construction matters and there are not many my husband is really happy to work with as for the ability to use tools properly and having good understanding about construction and woodwork. And what I saw later from this FB posts of personal project - this guy is… read more
(Excellent
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28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Eliska)
Eliska is really hard working person, almost like myself! Just say an idea and she will not hesitate tograb a tool and one-two-three-its done! And she is also very interesting personality, very independent, but ready to party hard as well!!
(Excellent
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28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Toomas)
Hei, Tomas! I know, I know, this is very late feedback. I should work on that :) A bit shy at the first glance, but actualy quite fun when you get to know him a bit. Despite of young age he has his very own way of seeing life and things - ver mature I would say :) We did some fun work building stuff for the local tourism competition, he helped my… read more
(Excellent
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11/06/2015
Left by Workawayer (Toomas) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, so Andis and Zane were my first hosts. They were amazing, I really liked there. Especially to work with Andis, he is a man with golden hands, he's the guy who probably figures everything out. Also I dont forget the chats with Zane also. If anybody is ever going to consider to go there or not, you probably… read more
28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Urska)
Urska came to volunteer with us, but made very good friends with another girl who was staying with us a short time and decided to leave together to travel. So, as I recall she was nice, but there is not much more to say.
(Good
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28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Paula and Miki - they stayed with us in summer 2015. Always happy, always smiling, both great with kids and kids loved to play with them! We had children summer camps at that time and they really were super help with everything - starting from keepeing the place clean after crazy camp day, playing dinosaurs with kids (what a fight that was!!),… read more
(Excellent
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28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Zuza)
We hosted Zuza in 2015 and can say all the best about her. I am posting this refference quite late, so I can't recall what we were doing at that time, but whatever it was - Zuza did it with no problem! May be she was spending a lot of time a bit distant of our hectic life, reading books. However, since I read the same book she was reading when… read more
(Very good
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28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Inga)
Inga stayed with us quite a while in Autumn 2015 and I totally enjoyed her company and appreciated all the big help we recieved from her. She is Ms. Big smile and always happy to give a hand in whatever job with enthusiasm and energy. She made very good friends with other volunteer and all of us. So I was happy to go out with them for drinks and… read more
(Excellent
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28/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Katalin)
Katy is a really nice girl and they made a great team together with Inga - our other volunteer at that time. She was a great help, taking care of bunnies, sanding doors, helping with keeping the place nice and clean and much more. We spent some quality and fun times together, explored Riga nightlife and Vilnius escaping from the locked room. I am… read more
(Excellent
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27/01/2016
Left by Workawayer (Katalin) for host
This was my first ever workaway experience, and honestly, it's set the bar really high. I stayed for 1 month and I even ended up going back for few days from my next place. I felt like I was a part of the family. We played boardgames together, went out partying to Riga, had a trip to Vilnius and so much more. Everybody was welcoming from the start… read more
10/12/2015
Left by Workawayer (Tansy) for host
So sorry it took me so long to write this! But oh my this was such an amazing experience and I feel so lucky to have had Zane and Andis as my first ever workaway hosts. They made me feel so welcome and at home even through me and Laure a joint birthday party! I experienced so much fun things and every day I got to do something new from mushroom… read more
05/10/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tansy)
Tansy is a really nice girl, always cheerful, always around helping whatever needs to be done. I am especially thankful for all the big work with kids during the children camp, where she helped to teach them squash and also played games. She is also responsible, as we left Tansy and another volunteer to take care of the place and clients while we… read more
(Excellent
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06/10/2015
Left by Workawayer (Keegan) for host
Staying with Zane and family was the ideal volunteering experience. The afternoons are filled with being outisde and busy with things to do, and the mornings and evenings are open for chatting over coffee or wandering around the local area taking in the EPIC sunsets. You are not just some "employee" here which is the best part. Its ful meals,… read more
05/10/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Keegan)
This vital, open-hearted, full of energy buddy can definitely put some smile on your face and be one of the best companies around. Keegan spent with us like a month, took super good care of our bunnies (no one died on his watch!), moved tonnes of grass which was growing in unbelievable speed, helped with some digging and all the little and bigger… read more
(Excellent
)
16/05/2015
Left by Workawayer (Athirah) for host
I had a great time staying with this family. They were so nice that I felt I didn't do enough to return the favor. They were very understanding and really caring towards me. I arrived late March where the weather was cold to me and I took a long time to adapt to it because I spent 9 months in tropical weather previously. So, they would let me do… read more
31/03/2015
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
Zane and Andis were my first hosts ^_^
I had great time, trying to do things I've never done before, helping around and breathing with the greatest fresh air ever. Everyone is very friendly, and especially kids are adventurous, communicative and always full of energy :) Also, Zane cooks great, and they always work on multiple different projects.… read more
I had great time, trying to do things I've never done before, helping around and breathing with the greatest fresh air ever. Everyone is very friendly, and especially kids are adventurous, communicative and always full of energy :) Also, Zane cooks great, and they always work on multiple different projects.… read more
22/12/2014
Left by Workawayer (John & Miri) for host
Andis & Zane are absolutely great people who have established a little slice of heaven at their homestead. This was our first workaway experience and it really couldn't have been any better. Mostly we helped tie up loose ends for the winter. When I(j) left I was struck with homesickness. Realistically planning on returning some day for Jāņi… read more
25/11/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (John & Miri)
This has been almost a month since Miri and John is here with us and I am so truly happy they applied last minute and came to give us a hand at that for us very very busy time with all autumn projects being rushed before the actual winter comes. They are one of the most hardworking volunteers we ever had and without their help I would be in a big… read more
(Excellent
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28/10/2014
Left by Workawayer (Karel) for host
My favourite place in whole Latvia. This campsite along with all the people of different nationalities I've met there, will always be a life-transforming place in my memory. As insubstantial a 3-week volunteering on a campsite in Latvia may seem, it was quite the opposite. I've learned a lot of practical gardening skills, perfected my dishwashing,… read more
24/08/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Karel)
Karel was here for less than a month, but I wish he could have stayed longer as this was a lot of fun with him. Thus said - apart from all the help we receive from our volunteer, having fun is also very important for me. And I am always happy to see around people of different age who are enthusiastic, open minded, ready to learn, to try, to laugh… read more
(Excellent
)
16/10/2014
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
I stayed for 2 months, and I learned to do many new things especially outside, and how to work in a camping. I had a lot fun during this time, and discovered Latvian culture and the country (which is beautiful !) Working over there was great because we organized themselve as we want. Thank you for this 2 months.
24/08/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine stayed with us for quite a while - 2 months and what was funny - another French girl came to stay with us for the same period and they appeared to be studying in the same city, but met here, in Latvia. Both were great help to us taking care mostly of everyday campsite running - cleaning, cutting grass, weeding and many such small jobs to… read more
(Excellent
)
14/10/2014
Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host
I stayed around 6weeks and really could have stayed much longer. Life there was easy and happy. The kids are super lovable and full of excitement. Zane and Andis are beautiful people who are now my friends. I hope one day to return all the fantastic love and hospitality I received at this place. If you are awesome and like other awesome people, I… read more
05/10/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)
Hi, Scotty! If we would rate volunteers by fun they bring into our house you will be out off scale, no doubts! There are not many who would not fall in love with this always happy, smiley, joking, handsome Australian, Prince Charming, Big Man. This can be said about children, adults, other volunteers, neighbors and cat. Together with Jon (and… read more
(Excellent
)
21/09/2014
Left by Workawayer (Louison & Kenny) for host
We had a very good time with Zane and Andis ! Very interesting job and really kind people. Discovering new dishes, new games ( shit head ;) ), new working technics, and amazing new people !
We would love to come back and see you again !
Kenny, François and Louison
We would love to come back and see you again !
Kenny, François and Louison
24/08/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie stayed with us for quite a long time - 2 months and what was funny - another French girl came to stay with us for the same period and they appeared to be studying in the same city, but met here, in Latvia. Both were great help to us taking care mostly of everyday campsite running - cleaning, cutting grass, weeding and many such small jobs… read more
(Excellent
)
24/08/2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Oh, Marco and his super delicious cakes and cookies. He is an amazing person and unbelievable handy - professional gardener (thanks a lot for cutting all my trees and fixing branches), professional bricklayer (re-layed our brick path and did it perfectly), expert in rabbits, farmer, builder, and so on. My eyes got wider every time I found out… read more
(Excellent
)
05/04/2014
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
I spent 22 days to Zane and Andis's place and when it was time to leave it seemed to me I was there just from a few hours:-), I felt really welcome and I enjoyed a lot my staying there. I had a lot of fun playing with their kids, although sometimes it was not easy to make them to understand that I was tired and I needed to rest a little, they were… read more
18/11/2013
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
I spent a month here with Andis and Zane who always made me feel welcome and comfortable. The tasks were varied from cleaning and mowing to helping out with the school groups and entertaining the children.
There was always plenty of food and the children ensured you never got bored!
The location is also excellent as you get to experience the… read more
There was always plenty of food and the children ensured you never got bored!
The location is also excellent as you get to experience the… read more
31/10/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James was a good help for us for a month. I especially want to thank him for taking care of everyday routines with cleaning - once we agreed on that, I never had to ask for it again - James took care of it without reminding. And also biggest thanks for help with our school trips - standing there out in the rain and passing boxes to kids without… read more
(Excellent
)
11/11/2013
Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host
I spent 3 great weeks at Zane's, even after my hands were burning after peeling all those chilli's!!! The place is very picturesque and tranquil and the jobs were very doable. The rabbits are adorable so it was a pleasure to feed them and play with them. Zane and her husband Andis are good cooks too, which is always nice.
Wishing you all the best
Wishing you all the best
31/10/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina)
Cristina came to us in the fall when we had to finish all our outdoor jobs in the garden and with construction. She is fun, with good humor and easy going, we get along very well. Cristina mainly helped with housekeeping, like cleaning, cooking, taking care of bunnies, etc. She also cleaned 4 kilos of chilli, which was almost a heroic act seeing… read more
(Excellent
)
29/09/2013
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & James) for host
We had a great time here, the people made it such an enjoyable experience, Zane and Andis were awesome hosts and we ended up having loads of fun and laughs. We went all over Latvia and really got to experience everything it had to offer... Festivals and Bungee Jumping topped our list. We had loads of different types of work to do: Gardening,… read more
20/08/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & James)
Chloe and James spent here with us 3 weeks, but when it was time for them to leave we all felt like it was much more than this. So many things happened and we did so much together and it was real fun to be with these guys! Loads of squash, Summersound festival in Liepaja, children camp ... I am especially thankful for all this great help both… read more
(Excellent
)
11/08/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathan)
(Negative
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11/07/2013
Left by Workawayer (Alan & Alan) for host
We spent a really good time with Zane, Andis, their children and the other workawayers We felt like a member of the family. This place is just amazing, we had a lot of fun with the canoe, squash, swimming, watching movies, party, children camp, and of course Midsummer party ...
We really recommend this place for you ! It was really nice to talk… read more
We really recommend this place for you ! It was really nice to talk… read more
06/07/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Alan & Alan)
Alan came to us together with his friend Kevin and these guys are really fun, easy going and hard working, I could not add more. The best weeders ad dish washers of the year! I really appreciated all the piles of dirty dishes they did during the children camp, it was a heroic act indeed - do the dishes for 40 people 3 times a day! Also cutting the… read more
(Excellent
)
06/07/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
Michelle is a really nice girl, always smiling, ready to work, to play, to go out :) She was here together with Steff&Dave and Christian and this was an excellent team we had this spring! Both with Steff they did a lot of garden work, tried some sewing and ironing of curtains for floating cottages, laid bricks (that was somewhat physically… read more
(Excellent
)
19/05/2013
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
Staying with Zane and Andis for 3 weeks has been my first workaway experience and it was plain awesome! They made me feel like being part of the family since the very beginning, therefore I felt definitely at home there. Work wasn't too hard as well. We (the girls) did a lot of gardening, painting and housekeeping, but there was always time for a… read more
06/07/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)
Christian came to us as the first volunteer in spring and he was just perfect for this time, when we appreciated more than ever a great help from handy and DIY experienced man with all our construction projects before the start of the season. You can be sure that Christian is very familiar with wood works and all the tools - just tell him your… read more
(Excellent
)
12/06/2013
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
Not the first time in LV but the first time working was a good and horizon-widening experience and to see how a family business is runned in other places. I enjoyed the physical work and the inspiration by working with Andis and the great meals afterwards cooked by Zane. A lot of spare time activities and trips with my workaway collegues made the… read more
06/07/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie & David)
My dear Dave&Steff - they have been such a lucky drought for us! Both so cheerful, with brilliant British humor and the most positive persons you would ever meet! Dave was big help for Andis with all the boys' toys and Steff mostly helped me, besides she is a really great cook and made us believe there is a cousine in UK :D Apart from some hard… read more
(Excellent
)
21/06/2013
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie & David) for host
Our time with Zane and Andis was really great all around!! Dave got to do the work he enjoyed such as construction and physical work - basically anything that involved a power tool was awesome for dave!! I got to do gardening, painting, sewing, and to be involved with the cooking as well! The location is brill, just a 20 minute bus from the city… read more
02/01/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula Henriette)
Jette spend with us quite short time, but her help was very much appreciated. Jette did a big work on garden mostlt weeding and also played with kids. She is a nice girl, smart and open. May be a bit introvert, but with some people you just need more time, that's all. Thanks for staying with us and soory for being so late with a reference.
(Very good
)
28/11/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (K)
They both are loveley - Kjell and Claire :) We enjoyed your company very much and achieved together a lot! The helped us taking care of our 12 rabbits feeding them every morning and we did some nice landscaping work together - mostly fencing for beaches, rabbits etc. We even almost became vegetarians as I was so much focusing on vegetarian dishes… read more
(Excellent
)
31/10/2012
Left by Workawayer (Haroon) for host
During my time I learned the basics of constructing a lodge, making mini-beaches, how to use a trimmer, how to take care of rabbits and a lot more. Apart from that, as Andis being an excellent Squash-player, he taught me the basics of Squash and it turned out to be an enjoyable and tough sport to play.
The food was delicious and I was always full… read more
The food was delicious and I was always full… read more
29/10/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Haroon)
Haroon stayed one month with us in Autumn 2012 and it is only the best I can tell about him. All my respect to the young guys like him being so hard working, enthusiastic, interested in everything and intelligent. When he applied for a stay he wrote "I will work hard" and he did, working even more hours than we would expect. Haroon's family comes… read more
(Excellent
)
29/10/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Oh, Miguel was one of our bigest surprises here this summer. When he came I thought of him being a bit shy and quite. And the first week he did not seem to find his place and I was in a bit of rush with the campsite. But we managed to overcome this clumzy beginning and afterwards Miguel turned to be one of the most joyful, humorous, interesting… read more
(Excellent
)
06/09/2012
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
I have been with this family 4 weeks. It has been my first workaway experience. The begining wasn't easy, but the last weeks have been really really good, and the last days absolutely perfect. All of them (Zane, Andis, Tina, Gerda, Agate, Miks) are really nice. This experience has been a gift for me, so THANK YOU for these weeks, thank you very… read more
02/10/2012
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
I really enjoyed my time spent here. Everyday seemed to fly by and I really didn't want to leave, but a perfect opportunity ride came along for me to hitch over 1000km. Zane and Andis were both so hospitable and cared for me really well, Andis even teaching me authentic "Latvian face"
I shall definitely be making a return visit, hopefully sooner… read more
I shall definitely be making a return visit, hopefully sooner… read more
31/08/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
One month with Ben pased as one day and off he goes hitchhiking again at the speed of a light :D Or may be even faster... His fantastic ability to learn languages and move around the country like he had a secret private plane, made us think he is an alien. But the green feet he got from grass cutting were so cute and jokes he made together with… read more
(Excellent
)
27/08/2012
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
My stay with Zane & Andis was my first workaway experience, and what an experience! They were so welcoming that I really felt like part of the family. There's always something to be done around the camp, but I never felt overworked. Work was quite varied, there's a fair amount of upkeep that goes into maintaining the courts, campsite and canal,… read more
25/07/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick)
Patric stayed with us month this summer we never had to regred this :) When you do not expect too much from English teenager (ha, ha, with his almost 2 metres!) and then arrieves a guy who is open-minded, trustworthy, friendly, with high emotional inteligence, good humour (I start to suspect that in UK there are special classes of humour in… read more
(Excellent
)
25/07/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andy came to stay for a month but decided to leave much earlier, which was a little dissapointing, of course. But since this is volunteering, we try to understand and accept all what is best for our workawayers. Notwithstanding his early leave, we still have to thak Andy for being with us and especially squash part - he was playing a lot with all… read more
(Good
)
25/07/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Darren)
We met Darren in France where we in the same place during our fisrt workaway trip. Then we went back to Riga and after a short while Darren joined us here to stay for a month. If one needs a help from a man who knows how to work with the tools, to construct, to be able to deal with your projects on his own - Darren is the one. He really got skills… read more
(Excellent
)
25/07/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle)
Kyle spent with us quite a long time early this summer and he is one of the best of the best experiences we have had. By this I mean that all people are fantastic, but some are exceptionally excellent :). Kyle really joined us - our ideas, everyday life, invented new ideas (he introduced and thouht us bean bag toss game) and was so great help,… read more
(Excellent
)
25/06/2012
Left by Workawayer (Kyle) for host
I stayed with Zane and Andis for some 6 weeks or so....I really really enjoyed my stay there, they treated me just like one of the family, and i felt very at home there. There was a lot of work to be done, but i never felt overwhelmed or that i was doing too much, on the contrary, i usually felt like i should be working more, even if they told me… read more
30/05/2012
Left by Workawayer (Shep & Thea) for host
What an experience, I will never forget it! I spent 3 weeks with Zane and Andis and they were really great hosts. They made me feel welcome and comfortable there. Latvia was a real culture shock, it took some adjusting on my part, it was just so different from anywhere I had been before. Andis taught me a lot of Latvian history and Zane and Andis… read more
26/05/2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Shep & Thea)
Shep stayed with us some 3 weeks in early spring. I appreciate his help a lot - he volunteered to take all care about our 10 rabbits - feeding, cleaning, etc. and his help was also very valuable for the big job we did all together - cleaning the forest and a lot of smaller jobs around. Inspired by Sheps stay, my sister finally (after talking about… read more
(Excellent
)
16/02/2012
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Staying at Zane and andias's place in Latvia was such a wonderful experience! They were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful and the work we had to do gave often gave us the chance to soak up the sunshine and then swim in the pond or lake :) Not only is the area beautiful, but you can really make the most of the countryside and the city, not… read more
03/09/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Some time has past since Hannah and her friend Jagoda has left, but sweat sound of her Hawaii guitar is still in the air ... :)I was surprised that she is so life-wise and has so big experience being so young (in the best meaning, of course). Always in a good mood, hard working, fantastic singing, lovely and reliable person she is. We were happy… read more
(Excellent
)
03/09/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (CHANGMING)
Simon or Changming spent with us few weeks and gave as a graet help in some construction works. What can I say - the myth about hard working Chineese is true - while with us Simon was doing a lot for workaway and in his free time his Master's paper.. what a character! He is open-hearted, nice and amaizing guy - always cheerful, fast learning and… read more
(Excellent
)
03/09/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Anette)
Anette was helping us to prepare for the children camp looking for good craft ideas and fun games. Anette, we have to say big thanks for the "Flags" - Your version of this game was absolute hit of the camp - played every day, at least twice a day!!
Anette is a very nice girl, may be a little shy for the first moment and may be not so loaded with… read more
Anette is a very nice girl, may be a little shy for the first moment and may be not so loaded with… read more
(Good
)
03/09/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Inga)
Inga together with Anett was a great help during our first children camp, both getting prepared and leading the camp. She was very enthusiastic about looking for fantastic craft's ideas for children, as well as made a great big board drawing, which will always remind us of her :)
P.S. I am putting 3 smiles insted of 4 just because of too short… read more
P.S. I am putting 3 smiles insted of 4 just because of too short… read more
(Very good
)
18/08/2011
Left by Workawayer (Inga) for host
Time at Jane and Andis place was just great. I have so much new things to try, and they did everythig to make my stay as better as possible. They both are easy going and interesting to talk with. I really hope this place again to take photo at the painted board :D
29/06/2011
Left by Workawayer (Pietro) for host
Zane and Andis, with their adorable kids Miks and Tina, are great hosts: easy to get along with, generous and always ready to make an effort to make you enjoy your stay. I was also lucky enough to spend Midsummer Fest with them and their friends, it was the ultimate Latvian experience, which I totally enjoyed!
The squash club is a very nice place… read more
The squash club is a very nice place… read more
29/06/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Pietro)
Pietro apperance was as lightning - fast, short and unforgetable :) We all liked him very much because of outright manner, interesing talks we had, excellent italian food he cooked. Next time I would assign him as a chef in kitchen, because he really liked cooking, (had his recipe book with him!!) and the food was fantastic. During his stay Pietro… read more
(Excellent
)
29/06/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle)
Dani and Cecil are ... fantastic girls and workawayers you will love to have :) Very nice, intelligent, easy going and hard working. They spend almost 3 weeks with us being involved mostly in lanscaping and some construction and did a lot of really heavy work with rakes and shuffles. Cecilia has a wonderful voice and our son Miks (1,6) was ready… read more
(Excellent
)
14/05/2011
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and I dont think it could have worked out any better. I always felt welcome from the day I arrived until the day I left. I really felt like a part of the family. Even Zane´s and Andis´s Brothers, Sisters, Parents and friends were all very kind and always friendly. The kids were also alot of fun. I have only… read more
11/05/2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
Josh was our first workawayer in May 2011 and we were the first workaway hosts for Josh. Of course we all were very excited and may be a little afraid of how this all thing will turn to be. Josh arrived stright from the Canada and seem quite shy and silent in the first moment. He is definately not the person who speaks a lot and is in the centre… read more
(Excellent
)
