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13 Mar 2026
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Hello lovely people,
I’m looking forward to read your message if you are truly interested in joining my projects. Please read the profile carefully and only write to me if you’re sure you want to come here.
Many people write to me but also to one or more of my neighbours. In the end they decide to go help my neighbours. If you prefer going there where it is more comfortable, please don’t even send me a message.
My name is Jennifer. I'm a single mum of three and have little to no help around my land that’s why there is not a lot of progress here. I love this simple lifestyle we are living. Still, I’m looking forward to more comfort and less chaos. ;)
Please note: We don’t have running water, we don’t have a well. For everything except drinking we use rainwater. Drinking water currently comes from the neighbours' well. From March to October there is enough electricity from the solar panels. We’ve got fast, stable internet. There is no house or closed space for helpers to stay. You can pitch a tent wherever you want, also under the roof of the stable.
I need help with:
- daily tasks
- taking down structures
- building and rebuilding structures
- prepare spaces for gardening
- gardening
- taking care of the kids
As a single mother I take care of the daily needs of my children. Next to kids and household I’m trying to build my own online business. If you are able to take over tasks on your own that’s a big advantage since I don’t have the time to watch over you the whole time. Of course I’m around to answer questions. I prefer clear communication. If something is bothering you, please tell me. I will do the same.
Our land lies a bit further away from the next village. The valley we're living in is home to a few families. We are surrounded by beautiful nature which is inviting for long hikes. If you decide to come here, you'll have a quiet and wholesome time in nature.
Topics and activities I like:
- pregnancy
- birth
- motherhood
- self-empowerment
- femininity
- permaculture
- belief systems
- unschooling
- board games
- music (singing, dancing, playing ukulele)
- ...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Nature
Dancing
Photography
Writing
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Plant care
Gardening
Languages
Music
DIY & crafts
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our lifestyle is pretty basic which definitely can be a challenge sometimes. By joining our daily lives you'll get to experience this simple way of living. Also, I think you will be able to appreciate "normal" things like endless water and electricity more again.
In general I think you can learn a lot by living the way we're living. Also, in the context of motherhood, education, mindset.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Tasks for 2026:
- collect and cut firewood
- everything garden related (seeding, planting, weeding, prepare the greenhouse, prepare beds, ...)
- little building projects (fences, shelter, ...)
- enjoy life
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Swedish: Intermediate
Dutch: Beginner
Romanian: BeginnerThis 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 will be sleeping in a tent which could be put under the roof of our stable. We recommend you to bring your own sleeping bag as it can get cold in the nights. Also warm clothes and good shoes would be preferable for autumn/winter/spring.
We can provide you a mattress and blanket, plus a tent if you wish. If the road is not too wet it is possible to get up here in your campervan.
We are living off-grid surrounded by nature. The electricity comes from photovoltaic panels, the drinking water from a well, the firewood from the woods. For washing we usually use rainwater or go have a dip in the lake. Our toilet is a compost toilet.
Electricity and Wifi are available in our house. Of course food will be provided.
What else ...
We are in plain nature, no big streets nearby but many paths to hike!
In the village down the hill (1.5km) you can find a small shop, where you can connect to the locals or just spend some time off.
There goes a mini bus from the village to Orastie, where you have more variety of shops and entertainment if you're looking for that.
Hitchhiking from or to Orastie is the easiest option.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good internet connection so that working online should not be an issue.
Space for parking camper vans
If you are okay with parking your campervan more or less 1 km from our house, there are possibilities.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes. But only if the pets are easy going. I don't want to feel suspicious with them being around my kids.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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So I stayed here in Balșa at the homestead for around 5 weeks, mostly alone whilst Matthias and Jenny were away, only getting to meet them at the end for 2 short but lovely days. In the whole experience I… read more
Jennifer and Matias are such heartwarming personalitys, I felt welcomed from the first moment I got there. The experience of just being sorrounded by nature and really getting in touch with it was so peaceful. The work was fun and I really enjoyed it.
Definitely recommend this… read more
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
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So I stayed here in Balșa at the homestead for around 5 weeks, mostly alone whilst Matthias and Jenny were away, only getting to meet them at the end for 2 short but lovely days. In the whole experience I… read more
Jennifer and Matias are such heartwarming personalitys, I felt welcomed from the first moment I got there. The experience of just being sorrounded by nature and really getting in touch with it was so peaceful. The work was fun and I really enjoyed it.
Definitely recommend this… read more
The tasks Hannah worked on were mostly weeding and building slipstraw walls and she did very well. I (Jennifer) actually was impressed by how fast she progressed in taking weeds out. ;) Without her help the… read more
They were both very nice and kept making sure I had everything I needed.
Matias and Jenny are always open to talk about anything. So the work was never boring. I helped to build a house out of mud and straw and to weed and plant in the garden.
I was able to arrange… read more
Both of them were really motivated and worked hard. They dug out some clay as… read more
Like it said in the profile it was unstructured but… read more
He blends into the social sphere naturally and doesn't take more space than he needs. Exceptional understanding of human nature and… read more
Although my stay here was very short, I´ve decided, nonetheless, to leave some feedback for Matias & Jennifer.
My idea was to stay longer, but, it ended up being just one week. The sudden and unexpected heavy rains made it impossible to do any work outdoors, and, at that moment, there were no tasks to be done in the… read more
Ludwig helped us with getting firewood (cutting dead trees down, chopping it to… read more
Thank you so much! We really hope you can make your new place ready for winter or at least next years first… read more
They are motivated, creative and can work on their own.
The food they made was awesome too! :) Thank you guys for everything and enjoy your journey.
She got along well with our little daughter and helped with other tasks. Sadly the weather was not the best to work more outdoors.
We wish her all the best. :relaxed:
