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Description
Updated 01.07.2026:
Mobile house for volunteers now have warm water and showers inside the mobile house.
Updated pictures of the homestead.
Updated descriptions and help tab with social media channels and help with Japanese language.
We are a small-scale family homestead in the early stages of development, located in one of the most beautiful areas of Latvia – the Vidzeme Highlands. This region is known for its rolling hills, cleanest air in the country, scenic views, and peaceful nature surrounded by forests and lakes. The nearest shop is 5 km away, and the closest town is 30 km. No city noise, no crowds – just silence and nature.
We practice permaculture and organic, sustainable farming. No chemical fertilizers are used – everything is done in harmony with the environment and with reasonable modern technology integration. Our mission is to create a self-sufficient, ecologically responsible homestead step by step.
What kind of help we need:
Depending on the season and your interests, you might help with:
Gardening and planting
Harvesting herbs and wild plants from the fields
Seedling propagation:
Implementing permaculture systems (mulching, composting, weeding etc.)
Light construction or maintenance of small buildings
General outdoor and land tasks
Helping with our social media channels.
Japanese / English language exchange with our son.
No previous experience is required – just motivation to learn and contribute. We’ll guide you through everything.
What you can learn:
During your stay, you’ll have the chance to gain practical knowledge in:
Permaculture garden and food forest design
Off-grid living and solar energy systems
Soil improvement and sustainable gardening
Creating windbreaks and using natural resources wisely
Seed saving and propagation techniques
Slow, simple, meaningful lifestyle principles
About us:
We are a family of four – two adults and two teenagers. For most of our lives, we lived in the city, but we moved to the countryside to pursue a quieter and more sustainable life. We are practical and creative people who love to work, learn, and share.
Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian. Our son also know a medium level Japanese and have basic understanding of several other languages.
We are happy to host solo travelers, couples, or families.
We have a small, friendly dog. You’re welcome to bring your own dog if it’s well-behaved.
Useful details:
Hosting period: May to September
Ideal stay: up to 2 weeks (more time in special ocasions)
Number of guests: 1–5
Internet: Wi-Fi available (good and fast)
Parking: available for car or camper
Language: Latvian, English, Russian, Japanese
Lifestyle: calm, peaceful, nature-based
What to bring:
Comfortable clothing for outdoor help (shorts, long pants, T-shirts, long sleeves)
Rain jacket
Hat and sunscreen
Personal hygiene products (better organic)
We provide bed linen
Let’s grow something beautiful and sustainable together:
If you're interested in learning about permaculture, off-grid systems, and natural living – and if you're ready to enjoy peaceful days in the Latvian countryside while giving a hand in creating a homestead – we’d be happy to welcome you. Get in touch with us to plan your stay!
We are not registered organization and do not sell any goods. We are not a business. We are homesteading for our family.
P.S.
This winter, we experienced volunteering ourselves at other homesteads. Now we know what it's like to be on both sides, and we're using that experience to make volunteering with us even better. -
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Garde de maison et d'animaux
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Centres d’intérêt
Vie en van
Technologie
Dev. durable
Animaux de compagnie
Dev. personnel
Ferme
Soin des plantes
Bricolage / artisanat
Photographie
Langues
Jardinage
Blogs
Cuisine et alimentation
Auto-stop
Menuiserie
Animaux
Camping
Nature
Yoga / bien-être
Activités en plein air
Randonnée
Cyclisme
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Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Life here offers a chance to experience the quiet rhythm of the Latvian countryside. We live simply, closely connected to nature—growing our own food, harvesting wild herbs, and building things using what we have on hand. Our small homestead is slowly being shaped using permaculture principles and a hands-on, learn-as-you-go approach. But we also like to use modern hand tools to work easier, not harder.
At home we speak Latvian, English, and can speak Russian. Our teenagers are also learning Japanese, and as a family we’re generally curious about languages and different ways of life. We love good conversations—about everyday life, nature, the world,traveling, or just stories over a meal. If you enjoy sharing your culture, teaching a word or two in your language, or cooking something from your country, you’ll feel right at home here.
We hope you'll leave with new experiences, a few useful skills, and good memories. And maybe even a few new friends. -
Aide
Depending on the season and your interests, you might help with:
Mow the grass and mulch (a lot of it)
Gardening, planting and weeding
Harvesting herbs and wild plants from the fields
Seedling propagation
Implementing permaculture systems (mulching, composting, etc.)
Light construction or maintenance
General outdoor and land tasks
Help with our social media channels
No previous experience is required – just motivation to learn and contribute. We’ll guide you through everything. -
Langues
Langues parlées
Latvian (Lettish): Courant
Anglais: Intermédiaire
Japonais: Intermédiaire
Russe: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
Contactez-le pour en savoir plus. -
Hébergement
Accommodation:
You will stay in a comfortable caravan that includes:
Three small bedrooms
And a living room
Bathroom with shower and hot water.
Kitchen with stove and fridge.
Wi-Fi internet (really good)
Parking for a car or camper (if needed)
Depending on timing, you may have the caravan all to yourself, or share it with one or two other guests.
Food:
We will provide you with quality food ingredients. Meals may be shared with our family, but you will have also option to cook your own. If you follow a specific diet, please bring what you need or let us know in advance. -
Autres infos...
We will provide you with the buss scheduler, so you can reach our place at your own peace.
We are often driving to the capital city, so there is a chance that we can bring you from there with our car.
We have a high speed internet.
What to bring with you:
Comfortable clothing for outdoor work (shorts, long pants, T-shirts, long sleeves)
Rain jacket
Hat and sunscreen
Personal hygiene products
We provide bed linen
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Informations complémentaires
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Accès Internet
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Accès Internet limité
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Nous avons des animaux
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Nous sommes fumeurs
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Familles bienvenues
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Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Digital nomad friendly. We have also remote jobs that we are doing from homestead.
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Espace pour garer des vans
Our place is safe and accessible for campers, motorhomes, and cars. Just note that the last 5 km are on a gravel road.
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Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
You can bring your dog with you if it is well behaved. Pleas contact us if you want to bring any other animals prior arriving.
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Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
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Mes animaux
Chickens (1 an)
We keep chickens in our chicken tractor/egg mobile. They are a perfect example of a multifunctional permaculture animal, bringing many benefits to our homestead — from providing fresh eggs to fertilizing the soil and helping with pest control.
Rasa (3 ans)
Rasa is our sweet little dog. Her main mission in life is to track the trails left behind by other animals. She’s friendly and gentle with people, always happy to make new friends.
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They arrived at our place in their own camper. While staying in our homestead, they completed every task with care. Also we had a great time together, sharing conversations, experiences, and knowledge, spended free time and cooked together Italian and Llatvian food.
They are easy-going and responsible. They … read more
The guys are progressing in making their homestead and we could contribute to it. They speak English well and are very eager to talk about their lives, their culture and farming / permaculture. And they showed equal interest in us, so I … read more
Overall, it was a great experience and a fond memory.
Thanks a lot .
Good luck in your journey Kazuya.
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They arrived at our place in their own camper. While staying in our homestead, they completed every task with care. Also we had a great time together, sharing conversations, experiences, and knowledge, spended free time and cooked together Italian and Llatvian food.
They are easy-going and responsible. They … read more
The guys are progressing in making their homestead and we could contribute to it. They speak English well and are very eager to talk about their lives, their culture and farming / permaculture. And they showed equal interest in us, so I … read more
Overall, it was a great experience and a fond memory.
Thanks a lot .
Good luck in your journey Kazuya.
She had great suggestions for organizing both homestead work and daily tasks. She happily helped with a variety of jobs and also joined in during our shared leisure … read more
They know so much about permaculture and are trying to create something big here. They love talking about this and teaching. There is such a range of projects there. I liked picking valerian and yarrow flowers and potting future oak trees.
They were very … read more
He was easy to communicate with, open-minded, and always respectful. He showed genuine interest in trying out different kinds of tasks, even those he had never done before. He approached every job with dedication and a good work ethic.
He is willing to learn, and not … read more
We made some wooden directional signs for our property, and I learned … read more
It was my first time in Latvia, and thanks to them, it turned out to be a truly amazing experience. Their place is home to various ongoing permaculture projects, and it was really … read more
We hope to see Saki again in … read more
