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A Space located in Zemgale, hosting many events and people throughout the year.
The space holds festivals, retreats, different kind of workshops, and sometimes ceremonies and rituals.
If your interested in giving a hand in building, gardening, up keep of the space, (ie. grass cutting, preperations for winter or many other little jobs), sometimes babysitting, or running/preparing an event.
Whats really avalible are walks into the forests, swimming in the pond, there are tasty meals prepared( vegi) with pancakes bound to be tasted, sometimes the sauna is heated and then comes a deep cleanse.
We love to forage plants and prepare things for the winter months.
Please be expecting an outdoor shower and a compost toilet,
The basics are truly basic but that's also part of the charm.
This brief glimpse into our endeavours merely scratches the surface. If you desire a more comprehensive understanding, your welcome to message.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located around forests and expansive fields, providing a wonderful opportunity for you to immerse yourself in nature during your visit. We highly recommend exploring the woodlands through walks, going for swims, finding a nice reading spot or laying in a hammock.
Sometimes we have drumming circles where we engadge in journeying, we run authentic game workshops, and traditional latvial rituals during the many solstices (8 in Latvia).
Depending on what will be and who will be visiting, the time spent with us may weary.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The assistance we seek may vary depending on the season, ongoing projects, as well as your personal skills and willingness to participate. During the summer months, the tasks at hand will encompass a range of activities tailored to your comfort level.
You can expect ample for engaging in hands on work, including construction and renovation projects, tending to gardens, and perhaps even embarking on a foraging expeditions in the forest to gather berries or mushrooms.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): 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
For the most part the offered accommodations for guests is in our old farm house. It's important to note that the space is raw and rustic, so we kindly ask you to come prepared to embrace this kind of experience.
What else ...
While public transportation is available, it's important to note that the nearest bus stop is approximately 5km away from our farm. However, rest assured that we are more than happy to assist with transportation arrangements and ensure your ease of travel during your stay.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Can be hosted, would advise to buy a sim with unlimited data, if so..
Space for parking camper vans
Yes
Can possibly accept pets
Any pet if they are friendly, we have a dog and two cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I voluntered at Valters and Elza,s life style farm and really enjoyed having been left with my own project to contrubte to their dream. Wish I had more time to see my project fully completed . was great to have left my mark.
If you want to get away from the rat race and experince the quiet , chill out chase some snails away or get some… read more
The tasks were pretty easy and chill in the garden and… read more
To mark our arrival, there was a ceremonial tattooing of the host, Valters lay on an alter, surrounded by candles and hanging plants while an artist hand poked a fresh tattoo on his stomach. The event was documented thoroughly with an obscene number of… read more
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I voluntered at Valters and Elza,s life style farm and really enjoyed having been left with my own project to contrubte to their dream. Wish I had more time to see my project fully completed . was great to have left my mark.
If you want to get away from the rat race and experince the quiet , chill out chase some snails away or get some… read more
The tasks were pretty easy and chill in the garden and… read more
To mark our arrival, there was a ceremonial tattooing of the host, Valters lay on an alter, surrounded by candles and hanging plants while an artist hand poked a fresh tattoo on his stomach. The event was documented thoroughly with an obscene number of… read more
Great to host her
With a fun energy to share and care for what's around helping out with what's about
If you get to host her I'm sure you'll have a great guest to have