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🌿 Help bring a creative, low-impact project to life in the Bulgarian countryside
Are you up for a practical, outdoorsy adventure in the hills of Bulgaria?
I’m working on a creative, low-impact building project on my land, designed using permaculture principles and built (eventually) with natural, low-impact materials like straw bale. At the moment, I'm preparing the land and creating some simple infrastructure—and I’d love a hand from people who enjoy working outside and getting stuck in. There’s a mix of practical tasks, creative collaboration, problem-solving and experimentation, and moments of peace under the trees.
🐕 Who else lives here
My two friendly dogs (girl aged 11 and boy aged 8) are very much part of the place although the boy sometimes needs a little time to feel comfortable around new people and doesn’t like other animals. Help with their care is welcome—feeding, keeping them company, and walking them in the nearby hills if you fancy. The girl loves a good explore and the boy has to stay on the lead.
🛏️ Accommodation
Due to the building work, I’m prioritising people with camper vans or those happy to sleep in a tent, which I can provide along with a mattress and bedding.
The setup is basic and mostly outdoors. This is not a polished guesthouse—it’s a place in progress. You’ll need to be happy with:
• Outdoor washing
• Simple cooking
• A lot of fresh air and improvisation
That said, there are shady spots to rest, a small pool to cool off in, and a sense of space and calm that's hard to find elsewhere.
🍲 Food & Rhythm
I provide basic vegan food and you’re very welcome to help or take over if you love to cook. We’ll usually work in the mornings before it gets too hot, then take it easier in the afternoons. I’m flexible and open to finding a rhythm that works for us both.
💬 Who it suits
This is a great spot for people who:
• Enjoy practical, outdoor work
• Don’t mind getting a bit dusty or muddy
• Are respectful of quiet, space, and simple living
• Are travelling in a van or happy to camp
• Can take initiative and work independently when needed
• Appreciate animals and being around dogs
• Are curious about ecological design, permaculture, or natural building
I don't smoke but will consider hosting respectful smokers. Do be aware that this part of the world and my project specifically are at risk of wild fires, and I'm trying to create a low-toxicity, clean-air environment for both people and animals.
It’s definitely not the right place for you if you need a lot of structure, home comforts, or constant activity.
🏡 The local area
The house is in a quiet part of a popular village, with 2 shops and a bar. The nearest town, Chirpan, is around 7km away with a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants, banks, supermarkets, and a fabulous weekly market. There are 3 buses daily into Chirpan, with an extra one on Fridays for the market.
I don't have a television, but there is high speed internet. The garden has a nice view up into the hills. There are many tracks around the village that are great for walking with the dogs.
💬 A few words about me
I’m originally from the UK but have lived in Bulgaria for years. I work from home (very flexibly), and spend the rest of my time working on the land or pottering about with one project or another. I’m into meditation, yoga, walking, playing the ukulele (badly!), reading, and generally being outdoors.
This project is part of a bigger journey toward self-sufficiency, rediscovering creativity, and intentional living—and I really enjoy meeting people who are on their own path of discovery.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Plant care
Music
Books
DIY & crafts
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Writing
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Hiking
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are museums in many of the villages and the town. It will be a chance to live a quiet Bulgarian style life for a while - ideal for someone wanting a quiet place for work or retreat.
Help
🛠️ What’s happening here?
This is a creative, evolving space rather than a formal building site. The builders have their own site with a big fence! I’m in the garden, experimenting with ideas and making things up as I go along! Depending on the time of your visit, you might help with:
• Trying out ideas for a simple summer kitchen and outdoor shower
• Putting together small shelters for storing materials or giving shade to people and dogs
• Creating and maintaining a small food growing space
• Helping move boxes and furniture to set up a temporary living and working area
• Creating little pockets of tranquility in the garden....
You don’t need any special skills—just a willingness to have a go, get your hands dirty, and share in the experience. I’ll be working alongside you, and I always try to match the tasks to your energy, interests, and comfort level.
This isn’t about replacing tradespeople—the main building work will be done by professionals—but I’m keen to share what I’m learning and welcome others who are curious about ecological living, hands-on creativity, and reconnecting with the land.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Bulgarian: Intermediate
Russian: 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
Campervans or caravans preferred
Camping (I can provide the tent, mattress, and bedding)
What else ...
There's are three buses a day into Chirpan, with an extra on Friday for market day.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet is good but it does stop occasionally, so it would be good to have mobile backup if it's essential to always have internet. It's not usually down for long. Unfortunately, I can't offer a dedicated office space at this time.
Space for parking camper vans
There is space at the end of the garden for parking a caravan or large van
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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The project is still in… read more
It was a pleasure to have David here. He is gentle, thoughtful and kind, and I also enjoyed the conversations about permaculture, self sufficiency and all sorts of other things. He is a hard worker and was happy to have a go at whatever needed doing. I very much appreciated his… read more
All in all, a great practice opportunity for someone open-minded and adventurous who is… read more
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The project is still in… read more
It was a pleasure to have David here. He is gentle, thoughtful and kind, and I also enjoyed the conversations about permaculture, self sufficiency and all sorts of other things. He is a hard worker and was happy to have a go at whatever needed doing. I very much appreciated his… read more
All in all, a great practice opportunity for someone open-minded and adventurous who is… read more
We spent together only a day, but very soon it became apparent that we have a lot of shared interests. She is a calm, smiley, joyful woman who shed light when enters the room.
