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*** We Do Not Host in the Summer - Our accommodations are reserved during the tourist season, starting April until October *** Please do not message about a summer workaway, as we try to make sure to respond to every inquiry, these inquiries create extra work for us .
LAST MINUTE WORKAWAY - CURRENT
We do not typically host once the tourist season arrives (starting April) but this year we have found ourselves very behind in our farm work.
If you are in the Split/Brač area, and would like to come help us open our apartment, we are looking for 1-2 people who can work a couple hours a day, take care of all their own meals. Although workaway is typically a cultural and social exchange that we enjoy hosting, In this case we can offer accommodations and the chance to get to explore the island independently while we complete out field work.
We can commit from now (April 22) until April 30
*** OCTOBER 2024 - FALL HARVEST *** Reach out late spring/early summer to chat about confirming plans for the fall.
{Winter 24/25 - Help with Homeschool workshops (See more below)}
Please read below for more information...
Born and raised in Canada, My wife and I decided to return to the land of my family and rejuvenate an inherited olive grove. Using organic and regenerative agricultural practices, we are passionate about raising healthy olives and animals, cultivate organic produce in our garden, as well as sharing our passion.
We have many one-time projects and work that is often seasonal in nature. Therefore our need for workawayers and the type of help/type of accommodations changes regularly. If you have come across our profile and are interested, please check the other sections for detailed information on some of the projects (especially the time of year) that we are looking to have help with. Read carefully as each hosting has different amount of hours with different types of exchange (regarding accommodations and meals)
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
The tradition of raising Olives on Island brač on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia is both ancient and culturally engrained in the local communities. We find it ultimately a peaceful and spiritual experience that we love to share with family, friends, tourists, and anyone else interested in living as close to the land as possible.
Winter season is a time where the island is sleepy and even a bit isolated. If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is where you will find it. If you are looking for a lot of people and bustling attractions, we think you may be disappointed as many establishments are only open in the summer season. This is also the time that our family rests and rejuvenates outside our work day with solitude and quiet privacy.
Summer Season we do not generally host with Workaway because it is hot, there is not a lot of farm work in the heat of the summer, and we work in the tourist industry during this season. Our accommodations are used as tourist rental in the months of May-October. It is when the island gets busier with tourists from all over the world coming to enjoy the crystal clear waters, award winning beaches, and Mediterranean climate. We have much less free time in the summer so incase we do list a Workaway in the summer - you should be comfortable and happy to spend free time independently of us, although we are confident you wont be disappointed with this free time to yourself.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
Annual Olive Harvest
We Host two people in our separate apartment. We generally host two pairs of workaways. We pick every day starting October 15, that there is no rain - for 5 hours with a break to provide the main meal of the day. You are welcome to arrive beginning of October or into November - to enjoy "time off" in the accommodations before or after harvest season, depending on an agreement with regards to providing meals. To be clear - Extra time off is offered in accommodations so that it is fair that you are not provided with all meals during your stay.
Annual Spring Pruning
This includes for 2-4 hours a day of physical work in the olive grove. The help requires the collection of cut branches and burning in the field. This doesn't require a lot of strength but you should know there is constant bending to pick up the olive branches. We will provide the occasional lunch in the field on longer days (most meals are your responsibility with the short work hours) and days off dependant on the weather.
Winter Homeschool Workshops/Projects
Our children have joined a homeschooling group on the Island. we have collectively hired teachers to teach IB curriculum, but are supplementing the school day with parents volunteers and interesting areas of specialty. If you like working with kids, and have a special project, hobby, or skill could be shared in 1-2 Afternoons over a period 1-2 Weeks (pottery, woodworking project), Reach out any time and we can discuss what it could look like. We would provide accommodations on the island in exchange for a limited number of hours a week necessary to complete the workshop or project.
If you are interested, and send a message, please provide a clear idea of the skill or project you would be teaching the children. Please include an idea of the materials you would need in order to successfully carry out the workshop.
Insurance:
As there are many kinds of coverage for both EU/Non EU nationals, we expect that our workaways choose the best options that suit their travel and stay considering the work being done with us.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Croatian: Courant
Hébergement
30m squared small stone cottage with a loft sleeping arrangement. Slightly larger than a "tiny home". Heated by a woodburning stove. There is a small kitchen and bathroom. This apartment is used as an income source for our family, so we ask that you keep this in mind with regards to keeping it clean and maintained, including a deep clean before leaving the apartment: ready as if rental guests would arrive.
MEALS:
We are generally looking for someone who can provide their own meals for breakfast, dinner, and days we are not working together. The main meal of the day (usually lunch) is shared when we work in the field for olive picking.
During Pruning season, we only work 2-4 hours a day with plenty of days off, and for this time of year we ask workaways to take care of their own meals besides an occasional field lunch and snacks on longer days.
Because there is a king bed the loft, and a pull out couch, we may be able to host a group of travellers larger than two, dependent on how you are comfortable sharing the bed options.
* We don't often host a single traveller as our accommodations are more efficient to host two.*
*We do not generally host workaways with children as we are not comfortable with the loft and ladder setup and children and heights as a liability*
We have children ; While you have your own space and privacy, you should be comfortable and kind, but also confident and firm around them, being able to set boundaries with them (They are a bit "free range" So you will need to be able to tell them when you've had enough).
Autres infos...
The island of Brač is home to one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe (Zlatni rat in Bol). There are hiking and biking trails, and unspoiled coastline and many historical sites and attractions. The island is well connected by ferry to the mainland attractions including Split. Our grove is located in a small and peaceful village. Although it is relatively close to the main port town (about a 40 minute walk) it is for those who prefer a peaceful setting. There are buses to the other side of the island (reduced schedule in the winter), and taxi's are available. We can pick up and drop off when you arrive on the ferry. We can also coordinate shopping trips to the bigger grocery stores should you need supplies and don’t have your own transportation.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
While staying in our guest house, you have your own broadband internet (the best plan money can buy for the island - The speed is usually between 20-50, unless it's high tourist season in the summertime).
Espace pour garer des vans
We have a few parking spaces for smaller vehicles, for a large motorhome we can find another solution but would not be directly at our location
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
3 - 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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This was my first exchange and my first time traveling. Crystal and Marjiano were very helpful and accommodating with whatever we needed.
The work was very simple; we just picked up the branches that were… read more
We really appreciated their hard work, they knew what to do intuitively. We hope their travels and future plans are full of great… read more
Crystal and Mariano are the kindest people. They were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed.… read more
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This was my first exchange and my first time traveling. Crystal and Marjiano were very helpful and accommodating with whatever we needed.
The work was very simple; we just picked up the branches that were… read more
We really appreciated their hard work, they knew what to do intuitively. We hope their travels and future plans are full of great… read more
Crystal and Mariano are the kindest people. They were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed.… read more
Picking olives was a great experience and didn't feel like a work at all. We were talking while working, sharing our ideas,
chating about trips and many things, every lunch was a feast... Besides, it was really interesting to listen to… read more
