Learn about permaculture in Talgar, Kazakhstan

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  Description

  Nestled in the picturesque Zailiysky Alatau mountains of Kazakhstan, the eco-farm is situated at an altitude of approximately 1,100 meters above sea level, surrounded by fresh mountain air, coniferous forests, and panoramic views.
  On warm summer days, there is crisp mountain air and picturesque scenery.
  The large main house and the summer guest house can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people at a time. The owner and several eco-farm staff members live and work here year-round; additionally, many relatives and friends frequently visit for the harvest festivals celebrating various berries, fruits, and vegetables.
  We have everything in one place: a large garden, cozy rooms, delicious cuisine, and spaces for both relaxation and farming works.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Videography

  

  Technology

  

  Events & social

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Art & design

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Photography

  

  Languages

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Mountain

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Harvest season has begun, and all workers and volunteers will be participating in the daily harvest of berries, fruits, and vegetables. We will provide training and practical lessons on plant growing and agronomy to volunteers.
  We will also get to know and learn about other countries' cultures, cuisines, and languages.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We invite everyone interested in permaculture activities.
  
  At our eco-farm, growers cultivate organic crops without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or GMOs. Workers carry out the full cycle of field and greenhouse operations—from soil preparation and manual harvesting to the production of natural, artisanal sauces, juices, fruit compotes, jams, and much more.
  
  All tasks performed by staff at the eco-farm are aimed at treating nature with care and encompass several key areas:
  
  - Soil preparation and planting. Soil enrichment: adding compost, vermicompost, and green manure (fertilizer plants) instead of chemicals.
  - Sowing and planting: careful manual planting of seeds and seedlings in open ground.
  - Watering: Install and monitor drip irrigation to conserve water.
  -Plant Care: Weeding, pruning and loosening, remove weeds and regularly loosen the soil to allow oxygen to reach the roots.
  - Natural protection: Use natural repellents (such as herbal infusions) and attract beneficial insects to control pests.
  - Harvesting and processing: Careful manual or combined harvesting of ripe fruits and greens.
  - Sorting and storage: selecting the best fruits and storage.
  - Processing: jams, dried vegetables, juices, and other natural preserves.
  - Maintaining the farm ecosystem.
  - Composting: collecting plant residues, manure, and food scraps to produce fertilizer.
  - Crop rotation: rotating crops in the beds to prevent soil depletion.
  
  We have recently started a new project next door to the established eco-farm and will involve tasks such as renovations of the house, preparing the land for farming and developing the property for the next stage of the permaculture farm.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Russian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  we are very interested in leaning different languages
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  Accommodation

  We have a two-room summer guesthouse for four guests, complete with a kitchen, hot shower, and toilet.
  The eco-farm's fenced grounds offer several safe camping spots for up to 10 people. Tents and bedding are required, or we'll provide warm blankets and other gear.
  We provide a large kitchen with all the necessary utensils and ingredients for a varied diet.
  
  We have a large kitchen and dining room with everything needed for cooking. We provide groceries, plan menus with volunteers, and cook together three times a day, allowing us to share cooking traditions.

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  What else ...

  In your free time, you can enjoy hiking in the nearby Trans-Ili Alatau mountains along scenic trails and mountain rivers, horseback riding, sports, yoga, meditation, board games, reading or drawing, swimming in our lake with fish, and much, much more.
  We are located near the main road, from where you can take a bus or car to the Akbulak ski resort or to Almaty.
  We welcome cheerful people who love nature as our guests.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  TOR

  Very old and very kind dog

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