Grow and create with us in Rtyně nad Bílinou, Czech Republic...

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  Description

  September, October.. pick apples and walnuts
  
  My name is Karolina, I live with my two adult student sons and a boyfriend. We look after 2.5 ha wonder of a land amid a very interesting landscape with intriguing modern history. Sudetenland, great topic to talk about over a campfire.
  The garden, or our valley is full of trees, fruitful orchard, pond, spring and a little stream. We have a potager garden full of veggies in summertime.
  We look after some sheep, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys... There is a cat somewhere, but greatest stars are out pyrenees mountain dogs. Lovely loving darlings who guard us all and are very cuddly friendly.
  I love coexisting with nature. With my creative approach I keep trying permaculture, alternative, organic and artistic ways of running things. This or that, lots of space to experiment...
  I myself identify as kind of an artist, although I make living teaching English. May come handy here..
  Both my sons are basically English native speakers, of Czech nationality...

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Languages

  

  Carpentry

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I teach English but also ceramics in a local community center in the spa town of Teplice/Teplitz. You can join if you want..
  We are surrounded by some interesting natural sites - mountains, hills, rock formations, but also industrial and post industrial re-cultivation projects. Great topics to talk about and a great spots to take the dogs for walks to which you are most welcome.
  I can also suggest some cycling or outdoor swimming nearby.
  We spend summer evenings under our pergola with some good meal and chat. I love listening about life in all corners of the world.
  Or, we can try some art or ceramics, if you are into this..
  We are 7 km from Teplice in the North of Czechia, about 80 km from Prague. Easy connection by car, or public transport. Dresden is just over the hill, about 60km. Both cities have a lot to see!

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Any help greatly welcome.. Whatever your skill and experience, we can probably accommodate.
  Gardening, harvesting, looking after animals, feeding, planting trees, preserving fruit.. Come up with your ideas too.. We are rather creative and welcome new approaches.
  Over the years I learned a lot and I am happy to learn more, share and swap knowledge.
  All our activities are non-profitable, for our own consumption and joy.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Czech: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Slovak: Intermediate
  German: Beginner
  Russian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am Czech, I speak and teach English. I learned German and Russian at school but that would need strong revitalization... My sons are half Scottish and speak perfect English and a bit of German.
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  Accommodation

  To start with, we can provide a tent in the garden. Setting up a better situation will be a potential next project. There will be access into the house, of course, but mostly no real beds, unless one of my sons goes on some longer holiday.
  We will provide you with breakfast, lunch and dinner according to your needs and wishes. We are not vegetarians but I can cook greens. I like to have at least one main meal together as a social occasion with everybody present, ideally under the pergola..

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  What else ...

  Internet available in and around the house.
  Pets.. Our dogs are friendly but your pet must be too and safe round our farm stock..

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Open to suggestions

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have very friendly dogs, but your pet must respect our farm animals.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  ducks

  bees

  geese

  chickens

  sheep

  

  Kira and Bea

  Our fluffy guardians

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