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Description
So... I own a countryside property (3.5 ha of land + 7 ha of forests) surrounded by forests (1.7 km from a road and 1.5 km from the nearest neighbour). I want to turn this property in a place deserving to be called "home". I design and build my own buildings in different techniques (so far a cottage of rammed earth, a sauna of cordwood, a storage house of a sea-container, a greenhouse of plastic and a workshop of light straw-clay). I also clear the land from bushes and the trash left behind in some places by the previous owners. I also have a patch of land with high-bush blueberries that need replanting in better soil.
The things that I need help with are the following...
-Cutting up and stacking the logs from the old house and sauna
-Clearing the area where the old house was located- there is a mess of bricks, stone and concrete, plants, small wood pieces, clay, plaster and nails. All of it needs sorting.
-Building a small cottage + simple wood stove (the project is not completely thought through but the main premise is to recycle as much as possible and buy as little as absolutely necessary)
-Finishing up the outside toilet
-Reclaiming space by clearing bushes
-Cutting fire wood and stacking it
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn how to build with odd materials. Other skills and mindsets will come along with the work.
I don't represent Latvian cultural heritage but I'm not void of it either. There are occasional local culture events that I attend so you will be welcome to join me.
My plot of land is still raw- there are ideas to be implemented, experiments to be done and creativity to be welcome.
I would like you to bring a new point of view on concepts I have known for a long time.
Help
If you have hands and a sense of responsibility then it's good enough!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Russian: Intermediate
Accommodation
There is sauna for you to live in. It has a table, chairs, place on the floor for mattress to sleep on and a toilet outside. The door can be locked if the need be. If it's cold, you are welcome to get the fireplace going that provides more than enough heat.
You will have to take care of your own meals as I usually am quite busy and don't have time to prepare common meals. Gas stove is available.
What else ...
I can provide a bicycle to get around. The nearest village is 4 km away, the nearest town- 20 km away. There is a bus connection in the village.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
It's a countryside- there are literally hectares to park on.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Max 5h/day and 5 days/week
Feedback (5)
The pre-volunteering phase went off without a problem- he communicated clearly and in timely fashion and therefore I could prepare working and living conditions for him in advance as well as collect him from the train station in a timely manner.
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The pre-volunteering phase went off without a problem- he communicated clearly and in timely fashion and therefore I could prepare working and living conditions for him in advance as well as collect him from the train station in a timely manner.
He did what… read more
He was away working three days of the week, so he showed me everything and gave me tasks that i could do on my own, but… read more
Antonio initially comes across a bit cold but that changes as soon as one asks him about analogue photo cameras. Try it- that really… read more
