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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
20 May 2025
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Description
Hello - zdraveite / dobre dushli - welcome,
Welcome at House of the Rising FUNK - a retreat for people to reconnect with their inner wisdom and creative strength.
You can help here practically with feeding the animals, walking the dogs, art projects, cleaning, cooking and construction works in like extending the chicken coop, helping with bushcraft shelter and help with the off grid campsite at the lake.
Besides all help, focus on what you like to learn and express your skills, motivation, needs and enthusiasm to leave your authentic imprint on this little beautiful piece of heaven on earth.
Be in the image of the Sun,
Frederik!
☆ Vigren, Doncho, Laila, Stilkie, Brownie and Sri Raya Batak (the first ancestor of the Batak people)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In the village of Batak are plenty of opportunities to dive into its local culture and get to know its famous and honorous history. You can find an enthographic museum which is in the same style like this house, a history museum where you can get to know more about the April uprising for freedom and the position of Batakians, the old church where a horror took place (..). There is a gallery where you can find local art and there are several restaurants, even one next doors.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Several other tasks include:
- cooking
- cleaning
- carpentry
- creative work to make the space more beautiful
- celebrating life (making music, dance, be playful amd explore everydays potential)
Thankful I am for your humble and enthusiasm to participate.
Languages
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis 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
You may sleep in a private or a shared bedroom depending on the moment.
What else ...
Whenever you feel like ready to discover the surroundings you can find its beauty.
The Batak reservoir where its beautiful to either hike or bike, you can hike up the mountain (2000) m altitude, go to natural mineral hotsprings go to Beglika, to the Fotinivo waterfalls, swim in an outdoor warm mineral swimmingpool, discover Tspepina's mystery or just simply just discover the magic by yourself of this beautiful place and iits surroundings. You really don't need to feel bored and forget you once scrolled on your phone..
You can also now use mountainbike to explore the area and if the weather allows we can play badminton, volleybal and other sports outdoors, at the lake :D
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
Feedback (7)
We've a.had a lot if FUN as he helped me a lot with practical work and I liked very much to have learned to play Frisbee and had someone to play sports with in general. I wish you all the best and that you will travel more so that more people in this world can meet you and you… read more
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We've a.had a lot if FUN as he helped me a lot with practical work and I liked very much to have learned to play Frisbee and had someone to play sports with in general. I wish you all the best and that you will travel more so that more people in this world can meet you and you… read more
We are not only working but also enjoyed talking and watching movie. He didn't force me to work, he always focused on my feeling or interest.
Furthermore he is socialize person and he is trying to build community so that I could interact with local people and… read more
I got to explore the beautiful area extensively, visit some abandoned buildings, went on many hikes, and was brought into Vidin many times to explore the city/weekly bazar/pick up necessities. I also got to know the neighboring project, and connected with them very well. This… read more
