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Join my little project of peace and creativity in Staro Zhelezare, Bulgaria

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to My Little Project of Peace and Creativity

    After nearly 10 wonderful but intense years living in the vibrant city of London, I’ve decided to trade the noise for birdsong, and the crowds for connection. I’m now based in a small, artistic village in Bulgaria, where I’ve begun the journey of restoring an old home—building most things by hand and giving the place a soul that reflects simplicity, creativity, and personal growth.

    This is a space in transition—a home being reborn. The house is undergoing refurbishment and reorganization, so accommodation may be rustic: a tent in the garden, a mattress on the floor, or even sleeping under a solid covered shed under the stars. It’s not luxury, but it’s cozy, calm, and filled with heart.

    I’m looking for kind, open-minded people who enjoy getting their hands dirty: gardening, helping with small building tasks, tidying, organizing, or just bringing good energy to the space. This is also an art village, and every summer local houses become canvases for beautiful pop-up art. If you have creative ideas and would like to contribute your art, let’s talk—I’d love to collaborate!

    I dream of this place becoming a small hub of cultural exchange, where we share stories, meals, skills, and learn from one another. I welcome people of all backgrounds, and I’m happy to accommodate any dietary or special needs—we just need to chat beforehand. There’s a well-equipped kitchen where we can cook together or take turns creating delicious meals.

    About me: I love hiking in the mountains, meeting new friends, and learning new life skills. I’m also passionate about the sea and I’m about to take my RYA Day Skipper course, working toward becoming a certified sailor. If you know how to sail—or just love the sea—I’d be thrilled to connect!

    The area around here is known for its rich thermal waters, and the city of Hisarya, with its mineral springs and amenities, is just 15 minutes away. If you’re traveling from Plovdiv, I can pick you up if I’m around at the time—it’s not a problem at all.

    And lastly, you’ll be greeted by my lovely dog, Choko-pie 🐾—a calm, friendly soul who adores cuddles and is very quiet and well-behaved.

    Whether you come to help, to learn, to create, or simply to slow down, you are welcome here. Let’s build something meaningful together—brick by brick, smile by smile.

    Looking forward to meeting you,
    and sharing this little corner of the world. 💚

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Fashion or beauty
    Farming
    Events & social
    Culture
    Plant care
    Languages
    Hitchhiking
    History
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
    Water sports
    Team sports
    Outdoor activities
    Adventure sports
    Beach
    Camping
    Cycling
    Dancing
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Nature
    Sailing / Boating
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Language exchange, traveling around, lots of minerals bath and spa places. Enjoying the rural life in the village. Learning new skills.

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening, restoration, art painting and art design, wall painting, help in maintaining the little project around the house

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Bulgarian: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Russian: Fluent
    Greek: Intermediate
    Turkish: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Living in the house, private room. External bathroom in very good condition. One or two meals per day in depends of the schedule of the traveler

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The traveler could visit the wine distillery near by, the touristic spa town, the sixth oldest city in the world Plovdiv, the public transport isn't the best option to move around but it does work. We don't provide vehicle

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Choko-pie

    Choko-pie

Host ref number: 181757666755

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A bearded man in sunglasses smiles while steering a boat on calm blue sea, with mountains and clear sky in the background, enjoying a sunny day.
The image depicts a white house with a tiled roof, featuring a mural on the side and a person working in front of the door, surrounded by trees and grass.
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A man wearing sunglasses and a green cap stands on a mountain trail with his happy dog. Scenic mountains, cloudy sky, and pine trees surround them.
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