Stay with us surrounded by animals in an old farmhouse in Kaplice, Czech Republic

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  Description

  Since three years we live in an old farm house in a little Czech village, at the moment with me there are two horses, eleven sheep, seven chickens, two ducks and two cats. If you like having animals around, enjoy nature, hiking, rolling hills, silence with the occasional cockcrow or moo of the neighbour’s cows, sitting by the fire on summer evenings, swimming in the cold river, if you like getting your hands dirty, working outside and are ready to rough it a little, enjoy spending time with horses and watching the chicken do their thing… you are welcome to join us for a while.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Cycling

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will experience simple life in a small Czech village, and taking care of horses, sheep, chickens.
  You can borrow bikes to explore the surroundings. There is beautiful hilly countryside around in the border region between Czech republic and Austria. For longer trips it is advantageous to bring a car but the nearest train station is not too far away either by bike or on foot (3 km), and I am happy to take you there or pick you up if I can make it fit with my schedule. In the area there are several castle ruins and restored castles, small breweries, the historical town of Cesky Krumlov is close-by, and also to Prague or Vienna it is not too far for a day trip.
  The horses are usually happy to get a scratch of the belly, or go for a walk, or stand together in peace and enjoy the sun, they are not really riding horses due to health issues (although an occasional ride may be possible depending on their mood and condition), but there is a lot you can do with them from the ground, if you are interested I will be happy to teach you what I know and to go for walks with them together.

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  Help

  We are still quite new to this place and so there is a long list of projects, ideas and plans that are waiting for hands to tackle them - help with any of the following will be welcome, according to your preference and skills :)
  Everyday tasks include taking care of the animals (mucking out stables and horse paddock, feeding horses and chickens) and we can always use help with making fire wood, cutting grass, household chores or cooking, probably we can find something to do in the garden too. There is an orchard with apples, plums, cherries and pears and help with trimming trees or conserving fruit will be most welcome at times of harvest.
  There is always something to do on the house, currently we are making more paths in the horse area, a pond for us and the ducks, and in general working on making it a more beautiful place (and also more functional)…

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Czech: Intermediate
  Finnish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  You will have the apartment in the main house with two large rooms plus kitchen for yourself and bathroom shared with me. Double bed plus a sofa bed for sleeping. Heating is with wood stoves, so a bit of effort is required to keep it cozy in the colder part if the year. Not suitable for people allergic to cats...
  3 meals a day will be provided, either shared (mostly on weekends and some evenings during the week) or to cook/prepare for yourself - I will make sure the fridge is filled.

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  What else ...

  I am in my early 40s, German/Finnish and have myself stayed in several places as a workaway guest which I enjoyed a lot. Since I have the animals and spend most of my free time working around the house, the property and the animals, I don't get to travel much and so I am happy to meet like-minded people from other places and different backgrounds by inviting them to our place. I am a calm person and enjoy peace and quiet but also sitting together to contemplate life and will be happy to share meals, time with the horses and an occasional trip when time allows.
  I work full-time away from home 4-5 days a week as a scientist (marine biologist), so during weekdays you will be on your own during the day, on weekends we can tackle some projects together. While I am open for any length of stay, ideally you would arrive on a Friday or Saturday so there is time to show you around and make you familiar with the routines.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Frida, Hvezdicka, Quantum and Photinka

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