Czech Republic
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We are a small educational farm, producing for ourselves as well as for courses. Teaching students where food comes from, and how it gets to the table, everything from milking goats, cheese making, baking bread to forging for edible plants. Our farm has been in the family for four generations. We are always building renewing, regenerating and of course growing. We are working on 5 hectares of land. Producing our own milk, meat, eggs, fruit, vegetables and tea. All organic :). We have three children (6, 4 and baby) and have a beautiful piece of property surrounded by forrest and meadows. Only 1 hour south of Prague which can be easily reached by public transportation.
Animals on the farm: Pony, Donkey, Goats, Sheep, Hens, Dogs, and Cats.
We have a relaxed placed and environment but we are hard working. My husband still has a full time job (mon-Fri) so we are mainly working and tackling big projects in the evenings or on the weekends. We are happy to have volunteers work with us, but because of our busy lives we aren't always able to work one on one with our volunteers. We need people who are happy to work indpendently on a task.
Please also note here that we are a non smoking household. We have people in our household who are allergic to cigarette smoke. Sadly if you are a smoker we can't accept you. Also we aren't able to accept you if you are interested in travelling with a dog. We have three here already and in our experience it hasn't worked out well in the past.
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
We are happy to share our life and teach about organic sustainable living. Share information about Czech culture and language. Show you where you can find some of the treasures located in the Czech Republic.
Other skills you could learn from staying here:
-knitting
-sewing
- needle felting
- wood working
- how to process an animal- from field to fridge
October 2019- Feb 2020:
- preparing the farm for winter
- bringing in firewood daily
-Daily care of animals
-Help in the house cooking and cleaning
- starting painting projects- weather dependent
- pruning apple trees.
- raking leaves
- processing walnuts
- childcare
- dog walking
- horse training.. if you are skilled with horses
We are happy to work with our volunteers in finding a balance in what needs to be done, and what skills and interests the volunteers bring. A creative mural is always welcomed, as well as attractive signs.
Our ideal volunteer:
- someone who at least shares a small interest in our way of life
- is interested and enjoys working outside and is respectful to animals
- is self motivated and is able to work independently on tasks,
- is social and is able to work well with others,
- is able to communicate with others and express needs or problems.
- has a positive attitude
- is able to live in a group environment with other adults and children.
If this sounds like you, and you would like to be a part of our farm, please contact us.
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
In exchange for your work and keen attitude, we offer all food and accommodation and will treat you as a family member.
Food:
Our kitchen is yours to use, and is always stocked with food.
We eat our own meat and eggs,- fruits and vegatables during the summer months. We try to eat from the farm as much as possible. But of course during the winter months we must go to a store.
We are meat eaters and eat a local diet, we have no problem adapting to a vegetarian diet, but through experience a vegan diet is stressful for us. I spend so much and energy trying to figure out what to cook. So unless you are willing to cook all meals for 10- then it's best you choose another placement.
Also one note for food: If you have any individual dietary needs, such as lactose free, or gluten free or prefer one of these diets- you will need to purchase these food products on your own ex. soya products, tofu, almond milk, ex.... We have fresh goat and buffalo milk here unlimited quantity. Please also alert us to any allergies.
During the week- Monday- Friday. Breakfast and Lunch are self-serve. Hot dinner together.
During the weekends- At least two hot meals together each day.
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ We try rotate the responsibilties of cooking amoung all those in the house who are interested in cooking :). We enjoy eating dishes from around the world. Those who aren't cooking can assist with the clean up.
Accommodation:
When staying with us we provide all sheets, blankets, pillows and towels.
Types of accommodation:
2- Private rooms in house,
train trailer - max 2.
Seperate house-
If you have read it this far, please use "I like goats" as your subject line to let us know you have read everything and that you are serious about working with us :).
Chraštice
20
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
More than two
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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