Join us in creating a sustainable farm and wildlife rescue centre in Zamárdi, Hungary

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  Description

  After years of planning, I am finally starting my dream of building a self-sufficient, sustainable homestead in a beautiful hilly region of Hungary close to the Balaton lake. The project is in its early stages: I have a traditional adobe house (vályogház) that needs renovation and a large, overgrown land (1.5 hectares) that we are turning into a sanctuary for animals (goats, sheep, and dogs).
  I am also involved in dog breeding. We breed Welsh Corgi Pembroke and Welsh Corgi Cardigan.
  
  This is not a commercial farm, but a personal passion project aiming for nature conservation and a simple, grounded lifestyle.
  
  LGBT+ friendly

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Videography

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Beach

  

  Cycling

  

  Hiking

  

  Nature
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  By staying with us, you will get a real taste of the authentic Hungarian 'homestead' (tanya) lifestyle, far away from the typical tourist trails. We are renovating a traditional adobe house (vályogház), so you can learn about ancient, eco-friendly building techniques and how to maintain these unique structures.
  
  We love to share our culture and stories over a shared meal. We can show you the hidden gems of the region, from the nearby hills to the beautiful lake. If you are interested in sustainability, rural architecture, or dog behavior, we can have great exchanges of ideas and skills!

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  Help

  Types of Help:
  • Gardening/Homesteading: Clearing shrubs, planning a vegetable garden, and managing 1.5 hectares of land.
  • Building projects: Help with traditional house renovation and building wooden shelters/sheds for future animals (goats/sheep).
  • Animal Care: Feeding and walking the corgis, general help around the "pack".
  • General Maintenance: Clearing wood, organizing the yard.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Romanian: Fluent

  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

  Currently, the accommodation is in a separate house 20 minutes from the farm (50m from Lake Balaton). It has two rooms, a kitchen, and a balcony. I provide a daily meal, or we can cook together.
  Farmhouse located next to Igal. There is thermal bath in that town. The accommodation is next to Siófok 30 mins from the farm house, 50 m away from the Balaton lake.
  Important: Public transport is okay, but having your own car is a plus as I cannot provide a private vehicle at the moment.

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  What else ...

  Balaton lake is 20 mins away. Kaposvár a big city is also 20 mins away. Public transport is also works well.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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