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Description
We are a Dutch-Hungarian family and moved to our farm in Zalaszántó recently. The landscape is beautiful, Lake Balaton is close, we are living outdoors as much as we can. We have 4 children. We offer a room in a separate house and lots of free time to discover the area. We need some help with the garden, with the animals and with the children. If you enjoy multilingual environment you’re going to love it here, everyone speaks at least 3 languages. Communication is in English, Dutch, German & Hungarian. You’re gonna have enough chance to use or practice these languages. We are having and Art House here with lots of creative activities for adults & kids. We have two dogs and twelve cats.
We are starting up a self sufficient farm with permaculture, building a green houses, raised beds and a fences, too, so if you enjoy farming and digging please join us for a couple of weeks or even longer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Life is truly very interesting in Hungary. We are international, multilingual, flexible and creative in daily life and in solving problems, too.
We are having and Art House here with lots of creative activities for adults & kids.
We are enjoying family life, having four children is truly an adventure.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need help in the garden. If you enjoy carpentry you’ll love it here. We are building fences to protect our animals and veggie garden, setting up raised beds, trellises and teepees.
We need some help in child care. Spending time with the children and playing with them is also very important for us. Some household help is also needed.
We are just starting up our garden so there’s a lot of planting.
We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to join our happy and loud family life and farm project.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: 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
Own room in a separate house. Unlimited WIFI.
What else ...
Landscape is beautiful and perfect for backpack tours, there are old castle ruins to discover, famous spas, lots of eco farmers who are just starting up, Lake Balaton area is close an there are several pretty smaller towns, too.
It is calm and peaceful here. Until the kids wake up ; )
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Unlimited WIFI available
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (6)
He took farm life as it is with all the challenges and all the rewards of it.
In the beginning we were cleaning up our slope after all the spring and early summer downpours, there was a whole lot of mud to move back up in the garden. The wheelbarrow became his good friend. He helped… read more
He was truly seeking for ways to help us. He was working hard if it had to be and did not complain when it took longer until dinner because the children kept us busy.
He likes meaningful conversations and good… read more
He was eager to learn and complete tasks, especially during the construction work of the roof for our flock. That required planning and exact work.
No matter what was due to be done he was helpful… read more
unfortunately i stayed for 5 days because I had to leave for work... Edina is an incredible sweet and kind soul, who really love the family and the animals. Ronald it's like the best handyman in the world, he taught me so many things about building from scratch using normal materials. the 3 boys, omg,… read more
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He took farm life as it is with all the challenges and all the rewards of it.
In the beginning we were cleaning up our slope after all the spring and early summer downpours, there was a whole lot of mud to move back up in the garden. The wheelbarrow became his good friend. He helped… read more
He was truly seeking for ways to help us. He was working hard if it had to be and did not complain when it took longer until dinner because the children kept us busy.
He likes meaningful conversations and good… read more
He was eager to learn and complete tasks, especially during the construction work of the roof for our flock. That required planning and exact work.
No matter what was due to be done he was helpful… read more
unfortunately i stayed for 5 days because I had to leave for work... Edina is an incredible sweet and kind soul, who really love the family and the animals. Ronald it's like the best handyman in the world, he taught me so many things about building from scratch using normal materials. the 3 boys, omg,… read more
From the first till the last moment of her staying she was a kind, friendly and super attentive helper.
She has helped to sort out our messy boxes and luggages after moving our belongings from abroad. She was supporting us a lot with the household. Together we washed, dried and… read more
The communication with the family was great and I felt very welcome… read more
He is not only a pleasant company but also a great helper.
Since summer heat was really on we were watering the garden about 1,5 hrs every morning. He was great help with… read more
Having him around is great. He is disciplined, he can build and carry, comfortable with tools and he does a wonderful job even with an old wheelbarrow.
He sees what has to be done and does it. He was a great help removing tons of old bricks, making fire wood, cleaning up old stuff and taking care of the… read more
At the other hand, they gave me a private space in a house across the yard, with kitchen and a… read more
