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Our farm is located in a peaceful borderland area between Võru County in Estonia and Latvia, surrounded by forests, fields, and fresh air. The farm is built on the ruins of the historic Taheva Manor, giving the place a strong sense of history and connection to the land.
We welcome volunteers who wish to experience simple farm life and learn through hands-on activities. Together we work growing food in a natural and sustainable way, following the rhythms of the seasons. Tasks may include gardening, caring for the land, simple construction, and other everyday farm activities. No special skills are required — just curiosity, willingness to learn, and respect for nature.
Accommodation is simple and close to nature. Volunteers can stay in a separate room with clay walls, which create a warm and calm atmosphere, or choose to sleep in a teepee if they prefer a more outdoor experience.
We value simple living, shared meals, and learning by doing. Life on the farm is about cooperation, balance, and enjoying meaningful work in a natural environment.
If you are looking for a place to slow down, learn practical skills, and connect with the land, you are very welcome to join us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will benefit from a rich cultural exchange by taking part in everyday life on our farm and in the food forest. They can learn innovative, new-age gardening methods and sustainable food production practices. In the food forest, we also use solar systems, offering practical experience with renewable energy in a rural setting.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience local traditions, including different types of saunas available in the village, which are an important part of Estonian culture. Our village has a very active and welcoming community, and volunteers can take part in local events and daily life.
This is a place to meet interesting people, share skills and stories, and gain hands-on knowledge about sustainable living, community life, and nature-based practices.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We appreciate help with a variety of everyday farm tasks. This includes gardening and caring for the food forest, basic woodwork and maintenance projects, taking care of animals (feeding and general care), as well as helping with cooking and shared meals.
The help is varied and follows the seasons. No special experience is required — we are happy to teach and work together. A positive attitude, willingness to help, and respect for nature and animals are what matter most.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Estonian: 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
Our house is divided into two separate parts. One side is where we live and where renovation work is still ongoing. The other side is for volunteers and includes a private sleeping room, a large common room for relaxing, and a shared kitchen.
The toilet is fully renovated. Hot water is heated using a wood-fired oven, which means you can heat water for a shower or enjoy a relaxing hot bath.
In the food forest, there is also a sauna with a pond, offering a traditional and refreshing nature experience.
What else ...
Our home is located in historical place where is lot of ruins and also here start trekking route. Also have free buses to Valga, Tartu and Võru towns. The border with Latvia is 2 kilometers away. Once in week we have Sauna what is really important to Estonians. Also we have bicycles. With us you can learn lot of natural building and how to grow plants in north part of Europe. Also you can be part of creating food forest.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have unlimited internet 4,5 G.
Space for parking camper vans
You are not be able to give away the waste water. Otherwise it would be nice to have some campervan visitors :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Chicken gang
Kelly & Deepa
Zima
Really friendly and likes long walks in the forest
Elsa & Tupsu
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