Join us in the beautiful wilderness of Haloze, Slovenia

Slovenia

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26/08/2020
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2020

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We are a retired husband and wife in our sixties, Andrej and Vida, and we own a small farm in the midst of the wilderness in Haloze, Slovenia. We have 5 grown up children and 6 grandchildren, who live elsewhere. We love nature and animals and on our 4,5 ha farm we have sheep, dogs, cats, chicken, pidgeons and bees. We are friendly and open people, who like meeting new acquaintences.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our travellers will get to know life on the farm, they will experience Slovenian cuisine, get to live in fresh air and unspoilt nature, they will get to see wildlife,... They will also have the chance to have fun with us and our big family (19 people!) :)
Help
We need someone who would help us with maintenance on the farm: cutting grass, help in the stables, feeding animals, work in the woods, gardening, landscaping, help with bees and honey,... Currently we are especially looking for workers for a bit tougher manual labour, such as carrying and planting trees in steep areas. There will be quite some work with these trees in March, and we will need all the help we can get!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Croatian: Fluent
Serbian: Fluent
Accommodation
Our travellers will live in a newbuilt house with us. They will have a seperate bedroom, other rooms are in shared use.
What else ...
The house and farm are located far away from the nearest village and difficult to reach with car. We will of course pick you up and drop you off to the best of our abilities. We will gladly show you the nearby city of Ptuj (the oldest city in Slovenia) and Maribor (the second biggest). There is also a possibility of joining us on a short vacation on the Croatian coast.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

24/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)

Peter is an incredible person and truly a delight to have around. We wouldn't mind hosting him forever, as we feel he became a friend to us. Peter got stuck with us because of the virus outbreak, and although we didn't expect him to stay as long as he did, he was never a burden and we truly never tired of having him around. He knew how to occupy… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host

I came to Slovenia intending to stay three weeks. The corona virus arrived a week later and I ended up there three months all in beautiful Haloze. I was fortunate to be in the wilderness at the home of Andrej and Vida who are extremely generous, kind, and welcoming. The property is peaceful and tranquil with animal noises often the only sounds… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host

My stay at Vida and Andrej was great. The communication beforehand was very smooth, their charming daughter Ana, who I had the pleasure to meet, always answered my messages very quickly. Vida and Andrej are very happy people and I feel like they have a lot to share and teach. They're also funny and made me feel welcome at all times, even when my… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mandi) for host

I couldn't have been happier staying with Andrej and Veda. They were so incredibly kind and accommodating. I learned a lot about working on a farm and life in the Slovenian countryside. They helped provide transportation when I needed it, and I had plenty of time to relax and enjoy the animals. I will remember my interactions with them forever.

(Excellent )

13/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Eden & Maya)

We recently hosted Tao and we just feel thankful to have had the opportunity to do so. Tao is a very considerate, well-mannered person who helped us a lot! The work he did was precise and efficient, he never had a problem with doing anything and he was also great company! We hope he has a great time in his future travels and wouldn't mind at all… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Travis)

Travis stayed with us for about two weeks and we had a splendid time with him! He was helpful and observant, and we really enjoyed his company. He's a very thoughtful person who truly appreciates nature and is great with animals, which means a lot to us as well. We won't forget this beautiful experience and feel truly blessed that we were able to… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Having Hannah and Matthew stay with us was a truly wonderful experience. They're both charming young people, very well-mannered and eager to help. They were both great company, and at the same time completely unobtrusive. We are truly thankful for their help and wouldn't mind at all hosting them again!

(Excellent )

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