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I'm originally from Berlin, worked in tourism and events and decided 11 years ago to emigrate to Latvia to start a "new" life here.
I am living mostly self-sufficient. There is a large garden, a herd of goats, chickens and rabbits (all animals have more exercise and space than organic and Demeter regulations require).
Everything I cannot produce myself (hay, wheat and oats for the animals; hemp seeds and buckwheat for ourselves) I buy or exchange with our neighbor just 8 km away.
I live in harmony with nature and avoid all chemical agents, fertilizers, etc. The stable manure goes into the compost, which we later spread in the garden. Manure and mixed crops strengthen and protect our plants from excessive infestation by predators.
All of this allows me to not only supply ourselves with food, but also to deliver some to a small farm shop for regional products.
I can also provide summer guests with delicious breakfasts and dinners.
In summer there are 3 guest houses and parking spaces for mobile homes and campers.
Here too, as far as possible in tourism, I try to protect nature and keep the impact as low as possible.
In addition to all the work around the farm, we take a lot of time for our guests and use the opportunity to learn more about how we interact with nature.
During the year there are several works which need to be done:
Spring:
Baby goats are born and need to be taken care of; milk is running again and cheese needs to be made.
The garden needs to be prepared to grow fruits and vegetables.
Guest houses and the entire territory will be prepared for tourism season.
Summer:
The main tasks are gardening and animal care.
Autumn:
Finally fruits and vegetables can be harvested and replenish supplies for the winter.
Winter:
Time for forest work. Felling trees, chopping wood and replenishing the firewood.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer a pleasant and stressless stay in the quiet and seclusion of nature. Living and working in the holiday complex and on the farm offers new tasks and impressions every day. The animals want to be taken care of, the projects in the forest offer numerous opportunities to let your creativity run wild. In addition, we have many guests from different countries.
Help
Spring:
- the goats want to go back to pasture after a long winter. Therefor electric fences need to be stretched
- the goat's stable must be cleared after the winter
- a new compost needs to be built
...
Summer:
The most of my personal work and time in summer is to take care of guests and tourists.
I am looking for someone who can help with all works around the farm:
- feed the goats and muck them out
- cut the lawn
- gardening
- cooking, help in the house
...
Autumn / Winter:
- chop wood
- gather leaves
- preparations for the upcoming season
We are not looking for any help regarding working with tourists.
If you feel like living and working in nature, We are always looking for long-term workawayers and housemates.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Russian: IntermediateThis 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.
Accommodation
We offer you a huge campervan with it's own toilet/bathroom and kitchen.
The van is tucked away with a terrace overlooking the river and a small garden.
What else ...
For everybody who loves to be close to nature my place is just perfect. The city of Kraslava is only 6 km away. Daugavpils - the second biggest city in Latvia is 45km away.
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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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
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I had different tasks : gather and burn leaves, cook, carry stones, walk the dogs or feed the goats.
Sebastian wants people to feel welcome and… read more
Sebastian is an easy-going, open-minded and humorous guy and I felt very… read more
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I had different tasks : gather and burn leaves, cook, carry stones, walk the dogs or feed the goats.
Sebastian wants people to feel welcome and… read more
Sebastian is an easy-going, open-minded and humorous guy and I felt very… read more
During the two weeks we spent together, it was a pleasure to work with you. You are very helpful, whenever there were tasks to do inside or outside the house. And most of the time we didn't even needed to point out… read more
I have learned so much in 2 weeks. I will never forget our discussions at brakefeast or teatime or around the bonefire. Thank you for making me feel at home ! You… read more
We wish you luck in finding your way in life and we feel happy that we inspired you.
We are looking forward to… read more
Sebastian is very kind, helpful and generous host and creative and handy farmer, who changes his dreams into reality. And i'm happy to have been able to participate in building his projects.
For me, 10 days i spent with him were definitly one of the… read more
