Experience life on a horse ranch and get an insight into nature, Kozina, Slovenia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Boris and Neja, a couple living on the land in Karst area in 150 year old stone house, managing our farm with 20+ horses, a dog and two cats.

    We live in a tiny village with just 21 human inhabitats, some dogs, cats and a donkey.

    Neja is a sculptor and a specialist for hoof care and Boris is a musician.
    The love of horses and nature brought us together and manifested our big project, that we call Insight to Nature.

    Our philosophy is to offer horses the most natural way of living as we possibly can, while working with them in companionship. They are living on a vast pastures of 120 hectares, living rich social and happy life, out in the pastures 24/7, all year long. The place where they graze is one of the most bio diverse meadows in Europe. We work with horses in natural horsemanship ways, also leading courses teaching people communication with horses and other horse related skills.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • 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

    You will ger a real farmlife cowboy experience, learning to work with horses in a kind way, learning to ride (for those staying longer time), there will be a chance to learn vipassana meditation, barefoot trimming of horse's hoofs, making music together,...

  • Help

    Help

    We need help in general with taking care of horses, working with them, work around the house, gardening, keeping the fences,.. In return we offer new skills regarding horsemanship and way of life in harmony with nature.

    WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE READY TO WORK HARD AND ARE FAST LEARNERS. As we are on the farm there is always something to do and we need people who are adaptable and take initiative.

    * Taking care of horses (feeding hay and grains in the winter,
    * Cleaning shrubs and bushes on the land
    * Working with horses - no horse experience needed, but it is appreciated.
    * Maintanance of fences
    * Gardening
    * Building simple wood shelters and roundhouses
    * Help with preparing meals

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Serbo-Croatian: Fluent
    Slovenian: Fluent
    German: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    It is a 150 year old stone house. You will have a private room a queen size bed, shared bathroom. For this reason we accept only solo traveler or a couple. We provide food but we all participate in cooking.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are situated 15km from Slovenian coast, so you can take a dip in the sea. 15km from Unesco site Škocjan caves, a vast cave system which is a marvel to experience. You can visit Croatian and Italian shoreline, as we are just 20 minutes car ride from both borders.

    For hiking and biking there are numerous trails just behind the house, so you won't be bored on your time off.

    Boris is a climber and he can take you rock climbing, as there are many beautiful crags just nearby (Osp, Misja pec, Crni kal,...)

    There is no public transport going from our farm, but we can take you to the local bus station on your days off.

  • 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

    we have an optical cable Wi-Fi with high speeds and stable connection.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 328873974341

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