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10 May 2023
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Hello. I am Neli. I am the third generation owner of a two decares (2000 square meters) family farm. The farm is 25 km from Plovdiv, an ancient city built around seven hills, and the second biggest city in Bulgaria.
I am a Doctor of Philosophy and taught for many years in Bulgaria and Australia. I am now retired and dedicating my time to fulfilling my dream of bringing the family farm back to life.
Workaway jobs include and are not limited to:
-Planting and maintaining ornamental and edible garden and park.
-Updating and renovating the four bedroom house my grandfather built.
-Establishing an outdoor lounging area.
-Updating two water wells on the property.
-Putting a watering system in garden.
-Cleaning out and organizing four additional farm buildings.
-Building tables and chairs.
-Repairing clay walls.
-Sharing cooking and cleaning up responsibilities.
--Experienced carpenters appreciated!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Art Projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will enjoy nature and a quiet and peaceful environment. They will learn about Bulgarian culture and cuisine, and horticulture. Depending on the season, travellers will eat organic seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Workaway guests are expected to work five hours daily for five days and includes lunch and dinner. Breakfast and meals on days off are travellers' responsibility. Two grocery stores are available in the village within a 10 minute walk.
Workaway jobs include and are not limited to:
-Plant and maintain ornamental and edible garden and park.
-Update and renovate the four bedroom house my grandfather built.
-Paint walls.
-Strip old paint from window frames and repaint.
-Establish an outdoor lounging area.
-Update two water wells on the property.
-Put a watering system in garden.
-Clean out and organize four additional farm buildings.
-Build tables and chairs.
-Repair clay walls.
-Share cooking and clean up responsibilities.
--Experienced carpenters appreciated!!
Please note that both parties are free to terminate our Workaway agreement should we feel it is not a good fit.
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Three bedrooms available. One with a double bed and two with single beds. Two of the rooms have recently been painted. You can also pitch your tent on the property. As this is an older home, only one shared bathroom available.
What else ...
Public transport is available to and from Plovdiv twice a day, including weekends. If needed, I am available to pickup Workawayers in Plovdiv. If you come into Sofia and I am in town, I can also pick you up and we will drive to the farm together.
Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria and said to be one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has many attractions including the Ancient Theater, Historical Museum, Ancient Stadium, Ethnographic Museum, Tsar Simeon's Garden and more. There are over 200 archeological sites to explore.
Hisarya is a small modern resort town known for its remains of the ancient Roman city of Diocletianopolis. Over 20 mineral hot springs are available as well.
Pavel Banya is another small town famous for its mineral springs.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Neli is creating an amazing Steiner/mandela garden. It was a privilege to help with such a beautiful project.
Even better she uses a lot of her own veggies and fruit to prepare delicious food.
Besides gardening Henk wanted to do a paint project so we painted the… read more
Feedback
Neli is creating an amazing Steiner/mandela garden. It was a privilege to help with such a beautiful project.
Even better she uses a lot of her own veggies and fruit to prepare delicious food.
Besides gardening Henk wanted to do a paint project so we painted the… read more
