Stay in a Succah and help with Eco Tourism and farming in the desert, Israel

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07/09/2019
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2019

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We are a guesting farm in the heart of the Israeli Negev desert.

We are based on the very simple facts of desert live, and the place is created that way. A Succah is a simple hut made from wood and stones, no floorboards and no roof tiles, just palm-tree leaves as cover. Everything is very quiet and peaceful and close to nature.
We have 8 Succot that we rent out to guests. We make them breakfast and on the weekends also dinner.

We call this farm our home. For the owner, long time workers and short time dwellers, we want everyone to feel home, comfortable and loved.

We constantly thrive to improve the quality of the place, without killing the magic of it. So we are in a constant process of renewal and improvement.

Our Succot have solar energy and water canisters. There is no running water or toilets in the succot. We have central ecological toilets, and shared showers.

We have animals, that live with us. We have horses, donkeys, rabbits, chicken, peacocks, cats and dogs. Most of them roam free, and are only protected at night.

The farm servers only vegetarian food, but the workers and volunteers are free to make themselves meat when there are no guests.

In the summer we also open our pool, which normally operates from april till november. The pool is open for all guests and workers of the place.

The evenings we normally spend serving dinner on the weekends and enjoying the peaceful desert during the week
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our volunteers will learn the simple desert live. With little electricity and hardly any cellphone reception live is reduced to the basic live. Getting up and with the sun, and also going to sleep with the sun. Working physical in the desert surrounding can be tempting in the beginning, but cleans body and soul in a way that words can not describe.

Payed work can only be given to Israeli Residents or holders of a valid working permit.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We need help in all aspectes of farm and hosting work. This includes help with the cleaning, washing dishes, help with the animals, help in all our building and renewing projects, help with the gardening and generell maintanance
Languages spoken
English, hebrew, german
Accommodation
You will have a Succah that might have to be shared with other volunteers. The kitchen and bathrooms are shared and seperate from the succot. Full accomodation is provided.
What else ...
The Succah is quite remote, 8km outside of Mizpe. Tramps to and from Mizpe can be arranged. Busses go from Beer Sheva to Mizpe Ramon on hourly basis. We would just ask you to arrive during daylight.
Free time can be used for hikes in the area and the phantastic ramon crater. If you have enough experience you can also take our horses for a ride.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (31)

28/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emilia) for host

Dear Alex, Avi and Sagi! That was a very short 2 Weeks for me. What can i say....magic place, nice people, good food and a lot of fun!
Even Chicken are nice to you and say every morning "Booookel Toooow " :)
I will be come back soon ! Thank you for everything!

(Excellent )

28/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia)

From the first second we met Emmy she just blew us away. So much energy and willingness to help with everything. It is inspiring to see her get things done. Emmy is cheerful, strong, very nice and super funny. She is a great help and was willing to give us so much more than she had to. We all fell in love with her spirit. We really hope to have… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

When I came there, I wanted to experience what living in the desert would be like, I had more places to go in Israel, this one was just a stop for two weeks, but I had to gradually cancel everything else and stay for almost three month because it turned into my home.
I won't describe the work, I miss every single minute of it. It can be hard, it… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

Nathalia came for 2 weeks and stayed for 3 month. She was so much more than a volunteer or a worker, she was a part of our family. Nathalia is very hard working, sees what needs to be done and does it, integrates herself 100 % and just becomes part of the place. Her happy smile and gentle character improved us and made us want to be hetter people… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jesse) for host

This was the perfect place to have my first workaway experience as the hosts made me feel comfortable and welcome straight away. Alex, Avi and Amir were so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, the views were incredible, and all the animals were a joy to have around. The work was enjoyable and there was plenty of time to rest and take in the… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jesse)

Jesse is hard working, always happy, never complains, has an open mind and knows tue work. We enjoyed having him here a lot and it was a pleasure working with him and also just sittung and chatting with him. He is smart, funny and very down to earth. We were lucky to have met him and hope to have him with us again some day

(Excellent )

15/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I had an amazing time here during my two weeks of stay. When I contacted them, around 3 months before my stay (wanted to make sure) I received a positive answer 1-2 days later. It was a long time dream for me to spend some time in the desert and this was more than I could have ever expected, animals, sand(storm), meals and the people. During my… read more

(Excellent )

26/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Daniel ❤️ we feel in love with his spirit, his energy, his contaugous laugh and his unbreakable good mood. Daniel is a phantastic helper. Always energetic, never complaining and giving all of his energy and spirit to the place. We were very happy to have had him here and are looking forward to meeting again.
Thank you Dani for all the hard work… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Naomi) for host

Thank you so much Guys myself and Naomi were so furtunate to visit Succah(most amazing place) . It was simply the best to do soul searching and enjoy the tranquility. Most beautiful desert scenerary, hiking trails to the crater, amazing food-thank you so much Avi. The most kindest people. Thank for Alex for truly going out of your way for us and… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Naomi)

Paul and Naomi are hard working, dedicated and always happy. It's a real pleasure to work and live with them. We enjoyed their company for 3 weeks and they never gave us any reason to complain. We felt a bit more blessed with them around 😁
Thank you Naomi and Paul for your help and support. We appreciated it a lot.

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Giulia & Francesca) for host

We spent 10 days in the Succah with Alex and Avi and it was great! The place Is wonderful and quiet, life is simple, ideal for nature lovers. There's some beautiful hikes close by and Alex Is helpful in giving suggestions and arranging lifts for escursions on days off.
In the farm there are horses, donkeys, goats and peakoks; the huts are nicely… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia & Francesca)

Giulia and Fran are a pleasure to have. They are fun, smart, happy, outgoing and incredibly kind 😍 we loved every minute with them and they did all given tasks without ever complaining. They took a lot of weight of the workers and were a great support in all aspects of farm live. They will be dearly missed.
Hope to see you again my favorite… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)

Jo is really a great help. She does what is needed, works absolutely independent, sees what needs to be done and does it. Never complains, always smiles and has a lot of energy.
Jo became a part of the succah within hours. And it was painful to let her go. We wish Jo all the best for all her future projects and hope to have her here with us again… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Thea)

Thea and Louise where a really highly appreciated help. They gave all of themselves from day one. They can be trusted with all tasks without having to check after them. They are happy, outgoing, fun to be around and never once complained. We had a great experience with both of them and are hoping to have them back here rather sooner than later. We… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Thea) for host

To stay in the Desert and help there around the area was a really good experience and I can really recommend it!
Unfortunately we only stayed for 10 days there, but I totally enjoyed the time! The desert makes you forget any feeling of time and also everything which maybe was going on in your head before!
Alex, Schiri, Avi and all the others… read more

(Excellent )

16/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ido)

Ido is a pleasure to have around. He is easy going, hard working and always ready to lend a hand. He is quiet and very understanding. The simple life fits him perfectly. We enjoyed having Ido here and he is always welcome to come back 😁

(Excellent )

15/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ido) for host

I had a great time here. A great place to be yourself, to be connected to the desert mountains.
The animals are beautiful, and it a perfect place for loving animals personality.
The owners are good people, which can teach you a thing or two about life, and life in the desert.
I felt at home and with family from the beginning.
Keep going and I… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Opal) for host

After my stay here, I am left with wonderful memories of a magical place, a dear friend in Alex who made me feel so at home there, and I already miss every single one of the adorable animals of the farm.
Fair enough, I arrived straight into a crazy weekend when Avi was away and people were more stressed out over everything that needed to be done,… read more

(Very good )

22/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Opal)

Opal is simply amazing. She was a part of our place the second she put a foot on it. She absolutely loves animals and is great and reliable in taking care of all of them. She is eager to work and sees what needs to be done and does it. Always with a smile on her face and a song on her lips.
Opal has become more than a volunteer. She is already a… read more

(Excellent )

16/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

The Succot in the desert is such a beautiful place. You can feel all the efforts Avi, the founder, put in this project. All the animals and nature bring a lot of joy and to work with Avi, Dana and Alex was always a pleasure. There was indeed a lot of work to do, which could be a little too much at some time. But all in all I really loved the place… read more

(Very good )

13/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah is an easy going and very pleasant volunteer. She does all the required works very thoroughly and can be trusted with all task easily. Sarah is always happy, never complains and is willing to give a lot of her time and energy. We were very happy to have her here with us and are hoping to see her again some day 😁
Thank you Sarah for your… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Danny)

Danny is very pleasant and easy going. He loves social interaction and working outdoors. Everything we asked him to do, he did very thorough and always with a smile. We enjoyed having Danny here and were sad to let him go.

(Very good )

25/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis)

Dennis was a great helper and is a wonderful person to be around. He is funny, quiet and hard working. We tried to convince him to stay longer but unfortunately his vacation was over. So we hope to have him back with us sometime soon 😁
Dennis has a great attitude and is a pleasure to have. He is very uncomplicated and always in a good mood. He is… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dennis) for host

From all my workaway experiences this one was by far the best! From the first moment I arrived ( one of the stunning sunset hours, when the sky with some clouds shines in warm colours from yellow to orange to red ) I felt the special atmosphere of this place, that Avi and his family has created. With love in every detail the small succah farm fits… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Dilara)

We absolutely loved Dilara. From the first second she was part of the place. She took responsibility and was always happy to help. Her positive spirit and her good energy gave us all a boost to work harder. She is pleasant, quiet and always fun to be around. She loved the animals and knows well how to take care of them. We feel that a friendship… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Dilara) for host

I had amazing two weeks at the succah! It was my first workaway experience and I never want to miss it! Also it is the best I´ve made so far. This is a very special place with a perfect combination of having people around, finding your time alone, relaxing, working, exploring the surrounding, having fun and amazing nature. I really miss everyone… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host

I had the most wonderful time staying and volunteering at the Succah! I came for 10 days during Passover, so there was much work to be done during my stay. Still, there was always free time to explore the crater, spend time with the horses, or go for a bike ride. The work was very manageable and enjoyable -- feeding the animals (including… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)

Olivia is very sweet, strong and was a great help. She did everything we asked her to do and never complained. We enjoyed her time here very much. Our Horse was very happy to get some training. Olivia is a very polite and smart girl and a pleasure to have around.

(Excellent )

18/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas & Nora)

Jonas and Noa were very reliable and pleasant volunteers. They did all asked tasks and always with a smile. We would take them back anytime. Their help was much appreciated.

(Excellent )

05/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Karolin) for host

I had a wonderful time at this unique place.From the first moment I felt very welcome. I got a own little Succah which was realy comfortabel. I enjoed every day there sourounded by amazing landscape, nice people and a lot of funny and super sweet animals. For me as an animal lover it was perfekt because my main work was to feed and take care of… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Karolin)

Karo is a very enthuastic and experienced volunteer. It's a pleasure to work with her. She is funny and very easy going and has a lot to offer. She helped us in all aspects of farm work and is great with animals. We very much appreciated her help and she is more than welcome to always come back here. We love you Karo

(Excellent )

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