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17 Apr 2024
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Description
We are Zoran and son Pero. We are row food family and realization our permacultural assets . For accomodation have two caravan ,compost toilet, water, and solar electric. In moment can bee 4 people max.
For this year is plain to construct wood-clay-strow house, coal cellar, gerden , peep earth and stone.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Pula is really beautiful city. It is away only about 12km. We can take you quiet and pretty beach and swim together. Also, we have 6 bicycles, you can use anytime to go to Pula or village.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have one house and small garden. We are building new part house next to our house.
To bulid house by myself takes long time so we need some help for it. However it is not hard job. We need some helps like piling up mud with straw to make a wall, weeding in the garden, cleaning, etc. So if you, everybody want to come, we are very happy.
If you are a carpenter or some skills in building, it will be very helpful. We want to learn and share.Who want stay here all year we have option for it , but before we must prepare one room for winter time with heating
Also I have a 9 year old son, Pero. If you are family with kids, it will be great experience for our kid and family.
Especially, if you want to stay in Croatia for long time, our place will be perfect for you. Staying here, working, travelling, learning culture, you can do whatever you want.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have 2 Caravans. Each caravan has 2 beds and we have outside kitchen and solar shower.
This year finished ouside kitchen and bathroom.
Regarding the food - we will provide groceries, volunteers can use outside kitchen and prepare food
What else ...
We are eating raw foods which is like fresh vegetable and fruits without cooking. If you prefer cooked food, you can cook by yourself.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 718826397853
Feedback (35)
26 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host
In the first place I was planning on staying for some days at Zorans place but due to some changes of my bike touring schedule I could only make it to stay for night.
Zoran agreed, let me stay with my tent for the night and did welcome me at his very playful and interesting place in the forest. He was a great host and cooked the best dinner I had… read more
Zoran agreed, let me stay with my tent for the night and did welcome me at his very playful and interesting place in the forest. He was a great host and cooked the best dinner I had… read more
16 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nils & Maja) for host
19 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Antoine & Camille ) for host
Thanks Zoran for your hospitality.
We had good time there and we felt very free. Zoran made us feel at home. We worked in the beginning and in the end of the day cause of the heat, mostly around gardening and the beginning of a tyre wall construction.
We were also very happy to meet an other couple of volunteers which were lovely people.
On an… read more
We had good time there and we felt very free. Zoran made us feel at home. We worked in the beginning and in the end of the day cause of the heat, mostly around gardening and the beginning of a tyre wall construction.
We were also very happy to meet an other couple of volunteers which were lovely people.
On an… read more
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(4.5)
Cultural exchange:
(4.7)
Communication:
(4.5)
26 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host
In the first place I was planning on staying for some days at Zorans place but due to some changes of my bike touring schedule I could only make it to stay for night.
Zoran agreed, let me stay with my tent for the night and did welcome me at his very playful and interesting place in the forest. He was a great host and cooked the best dinner I had… read more
Zoran agreed, let me stay with my tent for the night and did welcome me at his very playful and interesting place in the forest. He was a great host and cooked the best dinner I had… read more
16 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nils & Maja) for host
19 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Antoine & Camille ) for host
Thanks Zoran for your hospitality.
We had good time there and we felt very free. Zoran made us feel at home. We worked in the beginning and in the end of the day cause of the heat, mostly around gardening and the beginning of a tyre wall construction.
We were also very happy to meet an other couple of volunteers which were lovely people.
On an… read more
We had good time there and we felt very free. Zoran made us feel at home. We worked in the beginning and in the end of the day cause of the heat, mostly around gardening and the beginning of a tyre wall construction.
We were also very happy to meet an other couple of volunteers which were lovely people.
On an… read more
14 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marta & Michal) for host
If you want to meet a GOOD MAN - just go and meet ZORAN! :-) He welcomed us and our two little kids when we decided to discover Istria as a candidate for our future home, gave a us a great shady spot for our tent, involved us in everyday life (you should go and see his son Pero performing breakdance in Pula!!) and his advices and will to help us… read more
24 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Virginia) for host
My days with Zoran and Pero were beautiful. Zoran was always very friendly and respectful, and has picked me up and taken me to the bus station. His salads and green soups in the evenings have been delicious; we always laughed and chatted with each other and tasted some wines as well! A great a atmosphere.
Pula is nearby and it's an amazing city.… read more
Pula is nearby and it's an amazing city.… read more
17 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sabine) for host
I stayed there for one week together with my son and I do miss this place! We felt there safe, welcomed and inspired.
Zoran is a warm hearted men with a big smile and never made stress at all. He can speak a little german and I like his idea of upcycling. We do miss the outdoor shower and the cats and the CARAVAN.
Hope to return one day,
all the… read more
Zoran is a warm hearted men with a big smile and never made stress at all. He can speak a little german and I like his idea of upcycling. We do miss the outdoor shower and the cats and the CARAVAN.
Hope to return one day,
all the… read more
24 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Emma Yasumi) for host
We were very happy that our first workaway experience was with Zoran. He is very kind and accommodating - a great host for sure. His raw vegan recipes are amazing too - don’t knock it til you’ve tried it! We felt so much more energised after a week of eating clean with him. He is very knowledgeable about many things.
In terms of work we did… read more
In terms of work we did… read more
22 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo javier & Veronica andrea) for host
We spent a month with Zoran and Pero in their home. It has really been an incredibly enriching experience for us. We really enjoy the company of their cats and dogs, the beautiful nature that surrounds this magical place. Zoran is a beautiful person and very kind (we miss him very much when we leave) But a very funny and happy boy too. Working… read more
19 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Agustina & Franco) for host
We spent three weeks at Zoran and Pero's house, and we had a great time!
We help with the things of the house, we work in the garden and in the renovation of the house putting some windows.
The hours and working days are very flexible, and you can go to visit the surroundings on the bikes you have, or go for a walk whenever you want, by prior… read more
We help with the things of the house, we work in the garden and in the renovation of the house putting some windows.
The hours and working days are very flexible, and you can go to visit the surroundings on the bikes you have, or go for a walk whenever you want, by prior… read more
19 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
Martina come and brought good energy at our place. Very helpful in house , yard and special in the kitchen with her nice soup and other specialties of vegetable for all us and other volunteers.
We wait hers back and celebrate her birthday together.
Thank you Martina for all.
Pero & Zoran ( and Vero& Richi, Augustina & Franco)
We wait hers back and celebrate her birthday together.
Thank you Martina for all.
Pero & Zoran ( and Vero& Richi, Augustina & Franco)
(Excellent
)
19 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I loved it! The house is located on a remote and serene place where you will come in contact with lots of animal species. Zoran is an exceptional and beautiful soul who takes good care of his guests. I also met his son of 8, whom I experienced as a highly intelligent and entertaining little man.
I will be… read more
I will be… read more
13 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas gabriel)
Nico help me and my Son Pero 12 days in construction and company. He is always ready for help and agreement. Thank's for advice when I am in dilemma and good job what he finish with other volonteers .
I recommend him to all host on his way with Workaway.
Thanks lot Nico for your visit and help.
Pero & Zoran
I recommend him to all host on his way with Workaway.
Thanks lot Nico for your visit and help.
Pero & Zoran
(Very good
)
12 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas gabriel) for host
This is a task for my English teacher, while I was at Zoran's house.
five reazons why zoran is the most important person for me in Croatia:
1-Zoran is the first person who accept me, without doubt, when i was looking for a host in the workaway program. (in corona time)
2-The second reazon is that he give is a place of cultural exchange where i… read more
five reazons why zoran is the most important person for me in Croatia:
1-Zoran is the first person who accept me, without doubt, when i was looking for a host in the workaway program. (in corona time)
2-The second reazon is that he give is a place of cultural exchange where i… read more
20 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sofia & Ninochka) for host
We stayed in Zoran's house for about 2 weeks, we helped to strain the earth from the stones, prepare the straw and clay to make a wall and reorganize some things, but we believe that with a better organization of them we could have advanced more. It was not what we expected since the photos are not quite accurate to how it really is, honestly it… read more
9 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Vitória) for host
I stayed for one week with Zoran and his son, Pero. The work was varied: I worked on the house build with clay, sanded down windows for installation, took care of the vegetable garden, helped look after Pero with the other volunteers, prepared food and washed dishes. There was a good group feeling whatever we did, I needed and loved that. There's… read more
23 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jennifer and brother give me diferent expirience then other volonters, special to my Son Pero.
They spend lot of times together, playing, learning English and some German and Croat .
She also help with other volonters on building ,and also prepare food for all. She love to learn and I hope she will remember some of new skils.
They spend lot of times together, playing, learning English and some German and Croat .
She also help with other volonters on building ,and also prepare food for all. She love to learn and I hope she will remember some of new skils.
(Very good
)
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
I went traveling for the first time with my little brother (who is 10) and we stayed for almost 3 weeks at Zorans place. It was a great experience and good to get out of our comfort zones and learn new things, especially for my little brother. I mostly spent time with Zorans son Pero and my brother and we did quite a lot of activities, we went… read more
30 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Josephine) for host
I had an amazing 3 week stay with Zoran, Suzi, Pero, Evis and Verna. It was exactly what I needed, which was to get out of the city and be a part of something very different and challenging. The work was satisfying and not hard and the location is just gorgeous. There's dogs and cats at the property who are always affectionate. It was easy to get… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricio)
It was pleasure to host Petricio in our home. He is very agile , gentle ,good company . He is ready to teach new skills and give good recommend and ideas in work.
I recommendation Patricio to other host on his way around World.
Thank you Patricio for your help and good luck on your way.
I recommendation Patricio to other host on his way around World.
Thank you Patricio for your help and good luck on your way.
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Patricio) for host
Great experience! I spent two weeks with Zoran, Suzi and Pero. The work is hard, but you can always take a break and eat something to recover energy. Everything is very flexible. My English is not very good, but there were no problems, as we understood each other in German, Croatian, English and even Spanish. It was very funny. The food prepared… read more
28 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie ) for host
Zoren and Suzie have a lovely home which has alot of projects going on. If you like off grid and have respect for nature, here you will enjoy. Suzi's food is amazing and Zoren is grateful for the help he gets. Their son Pero is a very sweet kid and i'd recommend this place to anyone with a family :) hope you are continuing well with your projects!
23 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor & Anna)
Victor & Anna two young people try new experience and do hard job with us, thank's on it. Also we have time for swimming and visit Pula . They have chanse to look Finale of Football World Championship in Arena Pula with more then 10.000 people and Victor wes unusual Franch there and they are winner .
Good luck in next journey and volunteering .
Good luck in next journey and volunteering .
(Very good
)
20 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Victor & Anna) for host
We just spend 1 week because we were not well prepared but it's a truly nice experience with truly nice people ! Zoran is a hard worker who has a big heart and his big smile affects the people around :) . There is a lot of different work so you can easily find something which applies more to your personality ! If you need a ride the volunteers or… read more
15 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Jenny) for host
We spent just short of three weeks at Zoran's place and were accepted into the family and local community with open arms. Istria itself is beautiful - the beaches and inner villages are really lovely, and everyone is very proud to live there.
In terms of work, we spent the first week helping Elvis and Verna, two friends of Zoran's who are… read more
In terms of work, we spent the first week helping Elvis and Verna, two friends of Zoran's who are… read more
6 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Thanks Michael for coming and help us in all action what we work on that days. He is very good person, calm and good worker. He is creativ and self-contained person and I recommendation him.
Welcome again.
Welcome again.
(Excellent
)
5 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I spent 1,5 weeks with Zoran, Suzi, Pero, their friends and other workawayers. We were like a big family. It was an amazing time there. The work was good manageable and also fun. Zoran showed me a lot of the suroundings like Pula or some places by the sea. Suzi is like a mother for all living there. She takes care of all of us and the food she… read more
26 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Soheil)
Soheil nice person and help us in construction our house with clay and straw and other skills . He is welcome again in our home.
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Soheil) for host
Zoran is a great person and see his pure love to his son Pero was really nice for me . unfortunately i has to leave them after 4 days because of my work but i am really happy to be with them . i had a nice days with Zoran's family .
i hope to see them again .
thanks Zoran :)
i hope to see them again .
thanks Zoran :)
30 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kai & Valerie)
Nice young people and good worker and company. We have nice time together in garden, on construction, on the beach and playing card and drink rakija near fire.
Thank for all and good lack in your next trip and life. Pero like you very much, and talk about your play.
Zoran
Thank for all and good lack in your next trip and life. Pero like you very much, and talk about your play.
Zoran
(Excellent
)
30 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kai & Valerie) for host
We stayed with Suzi and Zoran for three weeks at the beginning of May. We really enjoyed becoming apart of the family. This meant helping out with some current gardening and building projects and meeting their wonderful friends and family! We also got to work closely with another workawayer, Jonathan, who was really knowledgeable about building… read more
19 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
Thanks for enabling this great stay at your place, Zoran and Suzy! It is a place I can definitely recommend to future workawayers :)
I stayed for a week and really enjoyed it there. The work included natural building (which was very interesting!), building some high beds and organizing the place a bit. Some really nice projects are already… read more
I stayed for a week and really enjoyed it there. The work included natural building (which was very interesting!), building some high beds and organizing the place a bit. Some really nice projects are already… read more
10 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Pierre) for host
Thank you so much for the time we spent with you! You are nice people, living in a nice place! It was nice to try raw food! The building project is interesting, its nice to learn to build with things you don't buy but you saved from garbage! You are definitly helpfull people and we are glad we succed to help you in exchange!
6 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & Pierre)
Nice and agile couple, precise , Eco friendly. We make good job and have good time in evening dinner with other volunteer .
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yonatan)
I have not too much word for nice Clair and Yonatan. They are Volunteer of the year in our place and we wait they for back or meet somewhere in his place for building together.
Thanks for all.
Thanks for all.
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Yonatan) for host
Zoran and Suzy are a very special people. There place is also. We spent a little more than a month there and it was truly an amazing experience. There generosity and kindness are endless. We are really happy that we had the luck to meet them and we go with a feeling of "shit, we want to stay much more"... Thanks for giving us the freedom at work,… read more
6 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jason & Haruka)
Nice couple good workers, creative, good company .
(Excellent
)
26 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jason & Haruka) for host
We spent 2 weeks with Zoran, Suzi and Pero, and it was a truly amazing time for us. We did some work on the ongoing project of building the addition to their home, and we also built a compost toilet while we were there. They're a very easygoing family, and a lot of fun to share meals and spend time with. It was summertime, so we got a lot of… read more
6 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Itzel & Dylan)
Nice couple. We have good time and made good job what is Dylan record on his nice movie.
Thanks for all and have good time on the other destination.
Thanks for all and have good time on the other destination.
(Excellent
)
11 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jack & Emily) for host
Zoran is a great person.... very generous and kind... very realxed and makes you feel like his home is yours! :) We explored a wonderful farm... jumped from cliffs into the sea, had wonderful meals and crazy homemade alcohol :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:, met amazing workawayers and had so much fun building their cob home, learning lots of skills… read more
1 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sofia & Matias) for host
Zoran and Suzy are very lovely people. We spend two weeks at their place and we had a really nice time. We are sorry we couldn't stay more! It was an excellent experience. They were always very nice with us and the other volunteers that were staying at their place. It was a beautiful and relaxed environment. The food was amazing! We helped with… read more
21 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
It is nice to see when young man have determination for learning and also give us his skils.
Fulfill suggestion, give advice and help at diferent jobs what we do in 2 week together with other volunteers .
I wish that this first workway experience for him continue and have more good time and new friendship.
Once again thanks for all help, and… read more
Fulfill suggestion, give advice and help at diferent jobs what we do in 2 week together with other volunteers .
I wish that this first workway experience for him continue and have more good time and new friendship.
Once again thanks for all help, and… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
I spent just over two weeks at Zoran and Suzys place. It was a great experience as my first workaway. They are both extremely caring and down to earth. You will have the chance to see some amazing beaches, learn some new skills and drink great wine. Pero is a lovely little boy and nera and minya (the dogs) will keep you company In your down… read more
30 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Unseok & Eunyoung) for host
We spent 10days with Zoran's family.
We didn't know about raw food so we were little bit worried and expected.
On the first day, Zoran picked us up with his car and we started our life here.
We also had another volunteers, Gallen's family(Gallen, Naiana, Maru), and we were so happy with them together.
The raw food was really good and well-being.… read more
We didn't know about raw food so we were little bit worried and expected.
On the first day, Zoran picked us up with his car and we started our life here.
We also had another volunteers, Gallen's family(Gallen, Naiana, Maru), and we were so happy with them together.
The raw food was really good and well-being.… read more
27 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Austra) for host
I spent around one week in the home of Suzi and Zoran.
They are very lovely hosts, warm and welcoming and trying to make you feel good with everything they have. During my stay not much work had to be done, but I had an excellent training for olive picking. What I enjoyed the most was staying in that wonderful cozy trailer. It was a great time… read more
They are very lovely hosts, warm and welcoming and trying to make you feel good with everything they have. During my stay not much work had to be done, but I had an excellent training for olive picking. What I enjoyed the most was staying in that wonderful cozy trailer. It was a great time… read more
8 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
Very friendly and good worker.
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
A lovely family with adorable dogs & cat. Suzie Q is a great cook with delicious raw food cakes.
They live in beautiful surroundings and are easy going and flexible with the work.
A much appreciated bonus is the trips to the beach with the family when the suns out ☺
Thanks for having me, sorry i didn't stay longer.
They live in beautiful surroundings and are easy going and flexible with the work.
A much appreciated bonus is the trips to the beach with the family when the suns out ☺
Thanks for having me, sorry i didn't stay longer.
11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Suzy and Zoran are so relaxed and it's a very positive workplace. When I was here everyone went to work and school during the day so I could complete tasks in my own time and also just enjoy the space, the local areas and the sea. You can borrow bikes to explore or simply walk but having a car is mighty handy if that's an option.
In my time, we… read more
In my time, we… read more
22 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host
Zoran and Suzy are very good persons, those who are always ready to help you even if they don't really know you. My boyfriend and I have spent 2 weeks at their place and they have always been super nice with us. They have shown us everyday that they were happy to host and meet new people. Zoran has given us a lot of advices about nice spots to… read more
21 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Luise) for host
we really enjoyed the time with suzi and zoran! they live in a truly beutiful place, each day we worked a little bit in the garden, but since there was not that much to do at the time we were there we could go on walks in the nice landscape, go to pula or just chill in the garden.. suzi and zoran are very friendly, lovely people and it was a… read more
