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19 Jul 2021
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Description
We are a family with 5 small children.
We moved to the countryside almost five years ago and try to create a comfortable home from an old farmhouse in the middle of wild nature. Enjoying it tremendously and would like to share this experience!Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We share our music instruments (violin, garmoshka, guitar, piano) and like to have interesting discussions.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
This summer we are preparing to lay foundation for a new building next to our main house. We would appreciate extra hands cleaning the construction site. And we are always grateful for help with looking after children, taking care of the animals, gardening and cooking.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Estonian: Fluent
French: Fluent
Russian: 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
We have created a sleeping space in our barn and it is also possible to sleep in hayloft or in a tent. There is an outdoor washing possibility and we are working on constructing summer kitchen and shower with warm water for volunteers.
What else ...
We are living in midst of wild nature and one can explore surroundings at will (nature protection area, underground sand mine and hiking routes nearby).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a parking space near the house and we have external electricity cable for connection.
Can possibly accept pets
We have a dog and.2 cats ourselves, so if you come with a pet, be prepared for that.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
She was eager to help, curious to learn new things and generally very good company. During her stay she helped us with lots of painting, renovating windows, transporting sand, concrete work, cutting wood, but also helping us prepare a camp, cook and take… read more
I stayed there for 5 weeks , as a very first workaway, and everything was very good to me, from the work to the bedroom, the food, the lifestyle, their personalities.
If I was unpleased or by something, I could say it and they would have done everything to make me feel better… read more
It was also very interesting to… read more
They brought us to visit neighbours and Karell showed us around the region if he got time. The landscape was great.… read more
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She was eager to help, curious to learn new things and generally very good company. During her stay she helped us with lots of painting, renovating windows, transporting sand, concrete work, cutting wood, but also helping us prepare a camp, cook and take… read more
I stayed there for 5 weeks , as a very first workaway, and everything was very good to me, from the work to the bedroom, the food, the lifestyle, their personalities.
If I was unpleased or by something, I could say it and they would have done everything to make me feel better… read more
It was also very interesting to… read more
They brought us to visit neighbours and Karell showed us around the region if he got time. The landscape was great.… read more
There is a lot of work to do in the farm (mainly building, gardening and cleaning for us) but we enjoyed to do it. We were never on pressure and karell and martha always took time to explain us what to do and how to do it if we didn't know, even though they… read more
They managed their time and activities well, taking care of cooking and cleaning tasks, but as well of construction work related to renovation of our house. They were creative and showed initiative building a… read more
Although we don't have best conditions in our… read more
We also enjoyed her company and discussing different cultures and traditions, as well as her communication with our children.
We were really… read more
They were highly motivated and worked hard and well in our farm, doing different types of construction work, managing cleaning tasks and cooking. They were skillful and eager to try out new things. Also they worked… read more
Thanks for everything, I learned many things that will be useful for my next experiences!
And thanks to Kareel for music performances! He is really talented to play many music… read more