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Description
We live in harmony with nature and speak four languages: Latvian, German, English, and Russian. We love children – they are always welcome here. We have dogs and a cat, as well as a garden and a forest surrounding our home.
There is always something happening in the house and other buildings – renovations, creative projects, and more. Our oldest daughter built her own Hobbit House five years ago, and now our son has started building his as well.
If you are interested in ecological building, this is the right place for you. We grow vegetables, salads, fruits, and much more in our garden.
Guests have their own separate space, ensuring privacy from the host family.
We are also developing a non-formal education and training center for adults and youth. As you can see, there is always something to do – but we also make time to celebrate! We enjoy Latvian folk songs, dances, and playing traditional instruments.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
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
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Culture
Plant care
Music
Performing arts
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Camping
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The closest town is Smiltene, just 6 km away – a beautiful small Latvian town with many lovely lakes and parks. We have bicycles available, which you can use to explore the surroundings.
Līga leads a folk group, so you will have the chance to enjoy and learn Latvian folk songs, dances, and traditional music directly with our family.
We really like to integrate our volunteers into family life – this is very important to us – while still providing a separate guest house for your privacy.
Help
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Permaculture Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a separate guest house, completely independent from the host family, so you will always have your own private space.
At the same time, we enjoy integrating our guests into family life and sharing everyday experiences together.
We offer vegetarian meals, whenever possible using ingredients from our garden or nearby organic farms. We are happy to involve volunteers in meal preparation, and we also enjoy tasting traditional dishes prepared by our guests – for which we will gladly provide the ingredients.
What else ...
In Latvia, it is very common to buy clothes from second-hand shops. There are many nearby, offering great quality at very low prices. Almost all of our volunteers take advantage of them, so you don’t need to bring everything with you.
We also have a sauna house, which we use regularly – a perfect way to relax and experience a traditional Latvian sauna ritual.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Zina
