A place to learn, share, and grow in Prostřední Poříčí, Czech Republic

Infos

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  Description

  We are a small family (me, my wife and our son) living between a river and an old mill channel in South Moravia, Czech Republic.
  
  This is a quiet place surrounded by water, trees, and a living permaculture garden — where daily life is simple, hands-on, and closely connected to nature.
  
  We are not a project or business. This is our family home, and we invite people to share life with us, not just exchange work for accommodation.
  
  🌱 About the place
  
  Our daily life is based on plants, crafts, and natural materials:
  
  medicinal herbs & traditional plant knowledge
  permaculture garden with food & wild plants
  sourdough bread baked in a wood oven
  natural building (clay, plaster, stoves)
  wood processing (including sawmill work)
  natural cosmetics (soaps, balms, herbal remedies)
  
  We live with dogs, cats, and Indian runner ducks. Everything here follows a natural, seasonal rhythm.
  
  
  Accommodation depends on the season (wooden building, tent, or caravan).
  
  Wi-Fi available
  shared meals and daily life
  families and children welcome
  pets possible after agreement
  
  Life here is calm and flexible — sometimes shared, sometimes quiet — with respect for both connection and personal space.
  
  This is probably not a good fit if you are looking for:
  
  hotel-like comfort
  highly structured schedules
  urban lifestyle or passive holiday
  short stopovers while traveling fast
  
  
  This place works best for people who are:
  
  comfortable with simple outdoor work
  respectful of shared family space
  curious, open-minded, and self-directed
  interested in crafts, nature, and slow living
  
  We value presence and attitude more than experience.

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  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

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Technologie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Films et télé

  

  Ferme

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Activités en plein air
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Cultural exchange here is based on sharing everyday life in a family home surrounded by nature, rather than structured activities or formal teaching.
  
  Guests become part of our daily rhythm — working with plants, preparing food, caring for the land, and participating in simple seasonal tasks. This naturally creates space for informal exchange through doing things together rather than through lessons or classes.
  
  We share knowledge in a practical way, for example:
  
  herbal traditions and basic plant uses from our garden and surroundings
  natural food preparation such as sourdough bread in a wood oven
  hands-on experience with natural building materials like clay and wood
  simple techniques for making soaps, balms, and herbal remedies
  everyday life skills connected to slow, self-sufficient living
  
  At the same time, we are also curious about the cultures, experiences, and skills of the people who come here. Cooking together, conversations, and shared work are all part of the exchange.
  
  This is not a formal learning environment, but a lived experience of mutual exchange, where both sides contribute, share, and learn in a natural way.
  
  This is a place for practical, hands-on experience:
  
  herbs & natural medicine
  making soaps, balms, and herbal remedies
  working with wood and natural materials
  basic natural building techniques
  seasonal, simple living close to nature

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  garden and land care
  building with natural materials
  maintenance around the house after renovation
  firewood preparation
  light seasonal tasks
  
  Depending on timing and interest, you may also join us in herbs, baking, or natural building.
  
  The work is simple, seasonal, and mostly outdoors.
  
  garden and land care
  maintenance around the house after renovation
  firewood preparation
  light seasonal tasks
  
  Depending on timing and interest, you may also join us in herbs, baking, or natural building.
  
  💡 Work load: ~5 hours/day, 5 days/week
  🟢 2 free days/week
  🌦️ Flexible depending on weather and season

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Czech: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Slovak: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Anglais: Intermédiaire
  Espagnol: Débutant

  Cet 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.
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  Hébergement

  Accommodation depends on the season and availability, but is always simple, safe, and part of our natural setting on the island.
  
  We can offer a stay in a wooden building, a tent, or a caravan, depending on the time of year and current conditions. All options are located close to nature, surrounded by water, trees, and garden space.
  
  Basic facilities are available, including Wi-Fi and access to shared household areas. Meals are shared as part of daily life whenever possible, and guests are included in the family rhythm of cooking and eating together.
  
  We aim to provide a simple and comfortable base that fits the slow, nature-oriented lifestyle of the place rather than a standard tourist accommodation.

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  Autres infos...

  Life here is simple, seasonal and closely connected to nature. Days follow the weather, the garden, and the natural rhythm of the place rather than a strict schedule.
  
  We usually start the day with shared or individual tasks in the morning, and afternoons are often more flexible — time to rest, explore the surroundings, learn skills, or simply be.
  
  We enjoy sharing skills and knowledge, but we also value quiet time and personal space. Some days are social and collaborative, others are calm and focused.
  
  Food is often shared and based on what is available from the garden and local sources. We appreciate people who are open to simple, homemade meals and a flexible approach to daily life.
  
  This is a family environment, so we kindly ask for respect towards shared spaces, our child, and the natural rhythm of family life.
  
  We prefer people who are self-motivated, comfortable with basic outdoor conditions, and open to learning by doing rather than expecting detailed instruction for every task.
  
  In return, we offer a genuine experience of simple living, hands-on skills, and a peaceful natural environment that is quite unique in its setting on a small island surrounded by water.
  
  
  📍 Location
  
  South Moravia, Czech Republic
  ~50 km from Brno, near Letovice (direct train line Prague–Brno)

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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

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  

  Chickens and ducks Indian runner

  

  Šmery (3 ans)

  Very cuddly

  

  Iris (3 ans)

  Crossbreed of border collie, black color and very cuddly to person. With other dogs it is not so easy.

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