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Our farm was born in 2010 when we bought the first piece of our land. Currently we have 6,5 ha in the low mountain region of central-west Hungary by the edge of forested mountain and agricultural fields with beautiful view and nice weather. Our vision is to run a regenerative agricultural enterprise which based upon holistic management, permaculture and self-sufficiency.
We offer you the opportunity to be part of the exciting initial phase of the set-up of a small-scale farm.
We are a hungarian couple, part time farmers at this moment. Lia has been working for companies mainly as an environmental consultant. She has master degrees in environmental science and plant genetics, fine skills for personal development consulting, auditing, cooking and also plays very well on piano. Sándor has similar experience with degrees of environmental science, agriculture, animal husbandry and also has an education in permaculture, practical sustainability. He is working on his agroecology PhD and plays the drums in various bands.
We have 3 cheeky dogs and some other animals around us. We have visited some farms in the past so we would like to make all volunteers visit a good learning experience.
Currently we have two locations. Our home and house on a remote part of a small village where we live together with ~30 goats, some sheep, pigs, poultry, two donkeys and a pony. It is more or less an urban permaculture site with so many ideas to start testing. Our farm is 30 km away from our home, 40 minutes with regular bus line and a half with car. It is a mosaic ecosystem which was used formerly as orchard and vineyard. All our land is certified organic. Nowadays we have small crop fields, grasslands, fruit tree and forest patches. There are two existing building in really need to renovate asap. These were building more than hundred years ago and we would like to use them as accommodation and living space for us and our helpers. We are totally off the grid. We want to collect rainwater and use 12V system with solar panels. We have a very detailed permaculture plan for the property, so you can learn a lot about designing with us.
We speak Hungarian, English and a little bit of French, Italian. We ask our helper to work 5 hours/day + one day off. We prefer longer stays (the best would be for a complete season) and would apreciate a minimum of 1 week.
Helpers to bring: Sleeping bag, Tent, Work Boots, Gloves, Towels, Toiletries, and your cheerfulness
See you soon!!
Lia & SándorTypes of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playFarmstay helpHelp with Eco ProjectsAnimal CareUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can teach them about local history, folklore, kitchen and if long stayers we can offer trips around our region. We can offer must see places, destinations or festivals if they stay in Hungary.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Current projects include renovating the house, installing water collection ponds, starting new veggie gardens, planting native trees, building animal shelters, installing fences and hedgerows, clearing forest, producing woodchips, soil improvement, composting, harvesting fruits and herbs, run some botanical and zoological surveys and, of course there are everything else! We have so much different things to do, and lots of variety.
Both skilled and unskilled help is welcome, experience isn't required. Generally the work has a physical nature with some tasks a bit more demanding than others. We will change the tasks as much as possible but please come expecting to get dirty!
We prefer helpers who have an interest working on detailed permaculture/regenerative ag project with some scientific background.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hungarian: FluentAccommodation
Helpers coming during late autumn or winter can have a separate room in our house because of the weather. Accomodation for helpers during the season in own tents (we can provide tents in a limited number only), but next spring maybe in the renovated house or in a yurt. Pet could be allowed, please ask beforehand.
What else ...
We can pick you up in Székesfehérvár train or bus station. If you plan to come by car you can leave it by our home or go to the farm directly. The nearest shop around 5 km away.
Outside of work social activities include; cycling, archery, fishing, making some music, delicious barbecue with Lia, walking and many more. Our area is rich in nature beauty, full with signed hiking paths, there are some old castle, wine regions and so many festivals.
We're not vegetarian, we don't eat so much meat, mainly our animals (chicken, pigs, rabbits). We prefer nonsmokers.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They are both incredibly warm and friendly, generous and patient. They are great company and a pleasure to be around.
They have a lovely home and wonderful, friendly animals - lots of whom love a cuddle and the dogs are always up for giving you big wet… read more
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They are both incredibly warm and friendly, generous and patient. They are great company and a pleasure to be around.
They have a lovely home and wonderful, friendly animals - lots of whom love a cuddle and the dogs are always up for giving you big wet… read more