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As usual we had a great bunch of volunteers last year who helped me with a load of different projects. It was great for me and I know that they all learned a lot, especially about natural building.
This is going to be a focus for this year too as I'm going to renovate an old barn and make a new tool room. I'll be using stuff that I have lying around and lots of mud so if that interests you, get in touch. I'm looking for help from the beginning of March.
If you'd like to experience life in a quiet little Bulgarian village and learn a bit about building with mud, please come and join me. You would be staying in one of our properties in the centre of the village. There's a cosy self contained apartment with a garden that always needs love and it's about 10 minutes walk to my house where most of the work will happen. You don't need any particular skills to come here but a good level of common sense and some life experience would be really appreciated. Also if you know your way around a garden, that would be wonderful. I guess the main thing that most hosts want to hear is that you can do a solid day of physical work. If you're strong, that's even better.
You can learn about life in a small village that used to be large and now suffers from depopulation but still maintains the traditions of Bulgarian life. You’ll learn about growing in a climate with a temperature range of -25 to +40 ….. and a climate that is changing drastically and seriously. We build with mud, wood and recycled stuff and I could probably write a book on what you can do with wire and pliers. There's also all the day to day seasonal stuff. Planting, pruning, harvesting etc. (there's a huge amount of stuff and work disguised as these two short sentences!)
Everything you do will be appreciated and remembered and we look forward to meeting you and knowing a little about you. If you're interested, first please read the rest of this profile then get in touch with dates. If you're serious about connecting with us or any host, a piece of advice is, don't send me a short, bland message that has been copied and pasted and doesn't even have my name in it. Thanks.
Good luck with everything and we hope to meet you.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Jardinagem
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Manutenção geral
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Life goes on in Voditsa much as it always has done - farming, growing, wood things, preserving.... just living in an Eastern European village. But development in the rest of the world brings inevitable issues like depopulation - there aren't really enough people in the villages. I guess this is a unique period of time when you get to experience the end of an era... who knows what the village will be like in 50years but right now you can get a taste of traditional life here including dancing and singing with the pensioner's club if you want.
Ajuda
We ask for 25 hours of help a week, in exchange for food and accommodation.
This year we're going to change the format of the work week mainly because of issues with my health and my energy. We're going to work three 8 hour days - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so you'll then have 4 days off. You can travel about Bulgaria or just chill in the garden. We'll still provide you with food for those days.
Help varies throughout the year - some of the regular tasks are:
- Gardening - sowing, planting, weeding, harvesting.
- Wood - collecting, chopping, stacking.
- General - fence building, garden reclaim, some landscaping and, general maintenance and improvements.
- Feeding and caring for the animals
(Maybe you could mention the word 'scrabble' in your message to us so we know you've read the profile.)
Animals - cats, a dog and a bunch of chickens.
We'll find jobs for you in relation to your skills and we'll endeavor to help you to learn new skills. One little point to help you as a volunteer - your dreams about changing the world or thoughts about your spiritual path are not the most helpful thing for a host. I will read your profile and what I really want to know is if I can rely on you to work as hard as I do....and I'm 70.
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Bulgarian: Intermediário
Acomodação
Self contained, very warm apartment in the centre of the village. This accommodation is probably not suitable for children.
We eat mostly vegetarian, but some meals may have meat or be vegan. We are quite adaptable - just ask.
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Algo mais...
We live in a lovely but underpopulated little village in one of the poorest countries in Europe......but dont be fooled by that statistic - Bulgarian culture is alive and well and thriving. If you spend time with us, you'll meet people who have lived through many big political changes....communism, democracy, the EU.....yet the need to grow food and survive the winter here are things that have happened every year, regardless of the current regime.
People are practical, friendly and relaxed....and often amused at the idea that foreigners want to come and live here. If you express an interest, people will happily show you more of their lives. You could also spend some time at the Pensioner's Club in the village - these people are great and a wealth of knowledge.
Besides that, there isn't really a vibrant night life here but there are some lovely walks and we're only a couple of hours from the Black Sea or the Danube. There are no main tourist spots around here but if you're reading this, then you're not a tourist! Spending time in this village will probably become a highlight of your trip and we are happy to be able to share our life and experience with you.
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Este anfitrião indicou que adora hospedar nômades digitais.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
Pode aceitar animais
Maybe
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
Mais de 2
Horas previstas
25hours a week
Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 333625114737
Comentário (37)
20 nov. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hiroaki)
Hiro was very helpful and useful around the garden although he had a challenging experience with the cockeral. He had his first experience with natural building and helped with mud plastering on my porch.
We had some interesting conversations and I learned a bit about Japanese life.
We had some interesting conversations and I learned a bit about Japanese life.
(Bom
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20 nov. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Joshua)
Joshua was a very enthusiastic and helpful volunteer. He was interested in learning about natural building and he did well on all the tasks that I gave him - mainly mud plastering, sanding and chopping wood. I'm sure he'll have lots of positive volunteering experiences in the future.
(Bom
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20 out. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Connor)
Connor was really helpful and happy to take on the challenge of new things. He learned loads about mixing cement and laying bricks. He made a great new fire area and finished off a big raised bed seating feature.
He helped me with lots of things that were too heavy for me and I was very grateful that he house sat while I went away for a couple of… read more
He helped me with lots of things that were too heavy for me and I was very grateful that he house sat while I went away for a couple of… read more
(Muito Bom
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20 nov. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hiroaki)
Hiro was very helpful and useful around the garden although he had a challenging experience with the cockeral. He had his first experience with natural building and helped with mud plastering on my porch.
We had some interesting conversations and I learned a bit about Japanese life.
We had some interesting conversations and I learned a bit about Japanese life.
(Bom
)
20 nov. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Joshua)
Joshua was a very enthusiastic and helpful volunteer. He was interested in learning about natural building and he did well on all the tasks that I gave him - mainly mud plastering, sanding and chopping wood. I'm sure he'll have lots of positive volunteering experiences in the future.
(Bom
)
20 out. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Connor)
Connor was really helpful and happy to take on the challenge of new things. He learned loads about mixing cement and laying bricks. He made a great new fire area and finished off a big raised bed seating feature.
He helped me with lots of things that were too heavy for me and I was very grateful that he house sat while I went away for a couple of… read more
He helped me with lots of things that were too heavy for me and I was very grateful that he house sat while I went away for a couple of… read more
(Muito Bom
)
3 out. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Caia)
It was really nice to have Caia here - I liked her energy and her enthusiasm for whatever she was doing....even getting her hands black with the walnuts.
She was helpful and good at all the new things she tried. I would recommend her as a volunteer and wish her well with her acting.
She was helpful and good at all the new things she tried. I would recommend her as a volunteer and wish her well with her acting.
(Excelente
)
11 set. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Denis) para o anfitrião
Kathy is a nice person and it was a pleasure to work with her. The schedule was flexible and every day we had a lot of different tasks and projects but the work was very fun, interesting, well explained and always done as a team. Now I have a huge expirience in natural building, cooking and playing poker.
Also it was a good opportunity to improve… read more
Also it was a good opportunity to improve… read more
8 set. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Denis)
Denis was a great volunteer and I'm very grateful for all his work. He helped me do a load of renovations on an old mud property and I'm delighted that now he's interested in natural building.
He has a very positive attitude and was willing to try everything including getting rid of a hornet's nest.
He learned things really quickly and made a… read more
He has a very positive attitude and was willing to try everything including getting rid of a hornet's nest.
He learned things really quickly and made a… read more
(Excelente
)
8 set. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ellie)
Ellie came as a last minute volunteer just when I needed some extra help doing a load of repairs and renovation on an old mud property. She worked hard in the hot sun and was very brave with the hornet's nest.
A great volunteer and good worker, thanks.
A great volunteer and good worker, thanks.
(Excelente
)
31 ago. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ellie) para o anfitrião
We only stayed a short period with Kathy, but we learned a lot and really enjoyed working as a team on the current construction project. Mud is messy, of course; but just go with it and you'll have fun and enjoy the natural, outdoor work.
Kathy always cooked us delicious food and the volunteers have their own house in the village. So there's a… read more
Kathy always cooked us delicious food and the volunteers have their own house in the village. So there's a… read more
26 mai. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sara & Dagan)
Sarinda and Dagan were great volunteers- I gave them a huge task - to demolish a barn that was about to fall down and they did it brilliantly. They worked really hard and were very organised.
I enjoyed their company too - interesting people who've travelled with their eyes open. They're also good at poker.
I look forward to them maybe moving to… read more
I enjoyed their company too - interesting people who've travelled with their eyes open. They're also good at poker.
I look forward to them maybe moving to… read more
(Excelente
)
23 mai. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sara & Dagan) para o anfitrião
We had a great time volunteering with Kathy for about 2 and a half weeks. Kathy is a wonderful and very experienced host, she really tries to make sure you get the most out of your experience. We had a pretty huge task of demolishing part of Kathy's house/barn... it was physically demanding, but we learnt a lot about traditional building… read more
5 mai. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ethan)
Ethan came at the end of the year when I had loads of jobs that just needed to be finished off before winter. I always appreciate having a strong young guy around to do all the heavy stuff that I can no longer do.
He learned a lot about using tools and his first bricklaying experience left a lovely bench in the garden.
Pleasant and interesting… read more
He learned a lot about using tools and his first bricklaying experience left a lovely bench in the garden.
Pleasant and interesting… read more
(Muito Bom
)
5 mai. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Joseph)
JD is a really nice person and I was impressed by the fact that he was curious about life here znd asked questions. He is a strong young guy who did lots of heavy things that I just can't do now - I was very grateful for that.
He helped me set up a load of raised vegetable beds and now my garden looks super organised. He pushed wheelbarrow loads… read more
He helped me set up a load of raised vegetable beds and now my garden looks super organised. He pushed wheelbarrow loads… read more
(Muito Bom
)
24 out. 2021
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lina Marie)
It was really great having Lina around and I appreciated all of the work that she did. It was lovely to see her gain in confidence as she did things that she hadn't done before and did them well. She helped with building a porch in my house using recycled and natural materials and her lovely brick floor will be there for a very long time. She's… read more
(Excelente
)
18 out. 2021
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lina Marie) para o anfitrião
My time in Voditsa was simply wonderful and very much worth the long journey. Getting to know the stunning scenery and life in a Bulgarian village, being spoiled by Kathy´s delicious dishes and learning so many new things made it an experience I would not want to miss. Kathy was always very considerate, made sure I had everything I needed, gave me… read more
24 ago. 2021
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kassandra & Junsu)
Kas and Jun Su came and helped during a quite difficult time for us - I was recovering from an operation and neither I nor my daughter had much spare energy to 'look after' volunteers. But they didn't need that levelof attention and it worked out really well for all of us
They took care of the property they were staying in and came and helped us… read more
They took care of the property they were staying in and came and helped us… read more
(Excelente
)
11 nov. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lorena) para o anfitrião
Kathy is an excepcional host, worry about if you feel ok about your accommodation or if you are able to follow the english conversation. She is very didactic, decisive and very clear about how she wants to approach the different projects she has underway, in which it makes you participate and asks for your opinion. We learnt a lot about gardens,… read more
25 jul. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lorena)
Lorena and Pasqual are lovely people and I really appreciated everything they did here. They have loads of energy and got right into all the work which included clearing a horrible hedge, laying a brick floor, helping to clear land for a porch, weeding, ploughing, strimming and some serious digging. They were very good company and really great in… read more
(Excelente
)
5 nov. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jose ignacio)
Jose stayed for about 4 weeks and he helped me with loads of stuff - chopping wood, mixing concrete and mud plaster, gardening and clearing up, plumbing and all the heavy things I can't do.
I learned lots about Uruguay and that Jose is very good at washing dishes because he doesn't cook. He's got lots of very useful experience and can turn his… read more
I learned lots about Uruguay and that Jose is very good at washing dishes because he doesn't cook. He's got lots of very useful experience and can turn his… read more
(Muito Bom
)
5 nov. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emily)
Emily came for just a week at the end of the season and I really appreciated her help. We did a long of garden work and she took charge of the winter care for the geraniums. Emily also helped with the mud plastering. It was lovely having her around and the kitten really loved his holiday. She's pretty good in the kitchen too. Thanks Emily.
(Excelente
)
5 nov. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emily) para o anfitrião
This was an awesome workaway experience. Such lovely volunteers and Kathy is a wonderful person; full of insight and wisdom about the world, an AMAZING cook and a huge inspiration for anyone looking to live self-sufficiently and sustainably in the countryside. The work is very hands-on and physically tiring but the feelings of accomplishment and… read more
12 out. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Maelle & Julien)
I really enjoyed having Maelle and Julian stay here. Its great to meet people with real life experience who just know how stuff works. They helped with loads of stuff here - clearing, sorting, shredding lots of wood, chopping and stacking even more wood and loads of just general useful things. Julian was also a big help with the stonework.
I… read more
I… read more
(Excelente
)
11 out. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maelle & Julien) para o anfitrião
Kathy is an amazing person, we felt very welcome and confident with her. It is a person who knows what she wants and we can feel her life experience. She has a great quality of communication and it's really pleasant to share with her.
Her food is delicious and it allows to recover strength when the work requires sustained physical effort. We had… read more
Her food is delicious and it allows to recover strength when the work requires sustained physical effort. We had… read more
12 out. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lauriane & KyuTaek)
Lauriane & KyuTaek are a really nice couple and I enjoyed their company. They were hard workers and especially on the day that all the stone got moved, they put a lot of effort into everything. They played a big part in helping to lay a mud floor and plastering a wall with mud plaster. They were great in the kitchen too and produced some lovely… read more
(Muito Bom
)
24 set. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Friederike)
Rike and Vasco were really nice people to have around for a week, it was a pity they couldn't stay longer. They did great work our mud floor and everything that involved - lots of pushing wheelbarrows and filling the mixer plus actually laying the floor. They were also part of a team doing a really hard day's work moving big rocks - that was… read more
(Excelente
)
11 ago. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kimberley) para o anfitrião
This was my first time as a workawayer, and Kathy's prompt reply was the beginning of what would turn out to be a great experience.
Kathy's home is filled with warmth, and every part of it has memories of a workawayer that came before. You really feel like you're a part of a community; connected to people that live in the stories Kathy has to… read more
Kathy's home is filled with warmth, and every part of it has memories of a workawayer that came before. You really feel like you're a part of a community; connected to people that live in the stories Kathy has to… read more
29 jun. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kimberley)
It was a real delight having Kim here - she's got a great sense of humour and very good at discussion and debate - we had some really interesting conversations. She has loads energy and she was my second volunteer this year who got obsessed with mosaic making and we now have the most beautiful wall in our barn - I love it. Thank you Kim.
(Excelente
)
11 ago. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sheila & Kevin)
Sheila and Kevin had planned to stay for a month but they hadn't realised how hot it is here in August and as much of the work is outside, it was difficult. They were very enthusiastic volunteers, despite the heat and I enjoyed their company. They're at the beginning of a big adventure and I'm happy to have had a little part in it - I wish them… read more
(Muito Bom
)
11 ago. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Darko & Magda)
It was great having Darko here - he had a very positive attitude to the backlog of little jobs that I had. I love it when people say 'I'll fix that for you' and then do it. He's an interesting conversationalist too and I enjoyed hearing about his stories and his plans.... and he's a mean poker player. The time here was cut short for family reasons… read more
(Excelente
)
22 jul. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Utard & Pablo) para o anfitrião
I stay at kathy's house in June/July. It was a good experience to me: I get to learn about mud work but also improve my English and meet nice people here. It was fun to have the poker night once a week where I could improve my knowledge of the poker-face :) . I also liked to keep the sheep (it is peaceful to play the shepard and they seems to like… read more
20 jul. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Utard & Pablo)
Sebastien stayed here for about 6 weeks and he was a very lovely person to have around. He shared loads about his culture and I now want to go to the South Pacific!
He did lots of different kinds of work here and he did it all with enthusiasm and thoroughness. He's very good at mud plastering now. He's also a good cook and not bad at poker either.… read more
He did lots of different kinds of work here and he did it all with enthusiasm and thoroughness. He's very good at mud plastering now. He's also a good cook and not bad at poker either.… read more
(Excelente
)
14 jun. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jasmine )
Aviso: o workawayer cancelou a estadia ou não apareceu de última hora
(Não apareceu)
27 mai. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anne) para o anfitrião
One of my best work experience during my travel so far. We could stay at Kathy's place 3 weeks and enjoyed everything. The work was great! Every day we could do something different, never boring. I could exercise and improve my physical working skills and learned how to make charcoal. Kathy is an amazing cook! I enjoyed the 11 am break every… read more
14 mai. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anne)
I asked the Universe for two strong people to help me and three days later Anne and Ivan arrived - it couldn't have been more perfect! They actually turned out to be The Demolition Squad - first the old pig house came down and then a very difficult piece of very big wall - I was so happy to see both of these come down. Anne and Ivan also helped… read more
(Excelente
)
27 mai. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jameel) para o anfitrião
I stayed at Kathy's place for 2 weeks.. it was my first workaway! and I loved it!
I learned a lot of things from Kathy and I did a lot of things for the first time in my life while there!
I enjoyed the work and The room was comfortable. I really liked that we knew the hours we will spend volunteering for the whole week so I could plan how to… read more
I learned a lot of things from Kathy and I did a lot of things for the first time in my life while there!
I enjoyed the work and The room was comfortable. I really liked that we knew the hours we will spend volunteering for the whole week so I could plan how to… read more
15 abr. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jameel)
Jameel was very honest that he had no skills but he was quick to learn. He chopped wood..... and learned how not to split the axe! He helped me with loads of clearing and moving heavy things and generally had a go at everything I asked him to do. He was also fun to have around and I learned a lot about being an Arab. I hope jameel has a great… read more
(Muito Bom
)
14 mai. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Natascha)
Natascha and Cami stayed here for about three weeks and it was lovely having them both around. Natascha was very helpful when I had a difficult situation with another volunteer and I appreciated her support.
She did loads of great things here - especially her work on the floor which looked wonderful after she sanded and oiled it. Natscha was part… read more
She did loads of great things here - especially her work on the floor which looked wonderful after she sanded and oiled it. Natscha was part… read more
(Excelente
)
12 mai. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Natascha) para o anfitrião
I spend three weeks with Kathy and other volunteers in the house and it was a very interesting, inspiring time. Voditsa is a nice, quiet village with wonderful nature around. Kathy is well organised, after work there is plenty of time to explore the village and the nature around or to sit in front of the shop, watching people passing by or talking… read more
15 abr. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Dave)
Dave was an interesting and helpful guy to have around. He helped me with lots of the little jobs that need doing in spring and I think he was happy to learn some new skills. He got on well with the other volunteers and he's also a very good cook.
(Muito Bom
)
14 dez. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Adele & Nicolas) para o anfitrião
Staying in Voditsa was our first workaway experience and we weren’t disappointed ! It’s a charming little village and entering Kathy’s world was really interesting. She’s a great woman with lots of ideas, projects and stories to tell and we were glad to share time with her.
We learned a lot of new different skills and ways to improve. And we… read more
We learned a lot of new different skills and ways to improve. And we… read more
30 nov. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Adele & Nicolas)
Adele and Nicholas was great volunteers and just what I needed at the end of the season to help me with loads of little, important things. Actually, the things weren't so little - they ploughed half of a field and helped me plant it out in onions and garlic and they did an excellent job digging out the roots of old vines - I was so grateful for… read more
(Excelente
)
29 out. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ester & Laia)
I'm very happy that Laia and Esta chose Voditsa for their first volunteering experience -I think they enjoyed it and it was a lovely experience for me too. They're both lovely people with loads of good energy and opinions - lots of singing and conversation. They helped me with loads of the little things that need to be done in August - clearing… read more
(Excelente
)
22 out. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Roos) para o anfitrião
We Had a great time for three weeks at Kathy's "Purple" House. We learned a lot about mud building, gardening and faffing (which you should definitely not do). Kathy herself was an excellent host and full of good advice and conversational topics. We are also very grateful to her friend Davy who provided a nice day of gardening work, good… read more
19 out. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Roos)
Roos and Merijn were here for about three weeks and they were such a great help. There's always so much to do in the autumn and it makes such a difference have two extra pairs of strong hands. We did some mud plastering on our new barn and in the kitchen and they're both competent people with lots of common sense, who just get on with the… read more
(Excelente
)
9 out. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião
For the future volunteers -- here you'll gain some skills, some friends and some weight, and there is nothing you can do about it :) I joined Kathy's team because I wanted to do something with my hands, and I learned a lot about mud building, plastering and pointing (never-ending pointing...), and it was extremely nice to have a different task… read more
4 out. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was our first volunteer from Latvia and we all learned things about the country and culture. I enjoyed Laura's company and it was lovely having her around. She's a great artist and she did a lovely piece of work on an old cart for a friend of mine. She did loads of great work around here and I loved her calm but active energy. Laura's a very… read more
(Excelente
)
6 out. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nicky ) para o anfitrião
I spent a wonderful three weeks with Kathy! There were a few other volunteers during my time there. We always had enough hands to get a job done quickly. Hours were very regular. Work, coffee break, work, lunch, and done for the day. I picked and jarred peaches, stripped old wallpaper, worked with Terraflex to fill gaps and cracks, painted with a… read more
4 out. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nicky )
It was really great having Nicky around - she worked really hard and she's good fun. I loved how neat and tidy she is - our kitchen was sparkling the whole time she was here. She did some great mud work in our barn - pretty good for a first attempt and she named one of the chickens who is now definitely called Tina!. I would certainly recommend… read more
(Excelente
)
23 set. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jake & Arlinda)
I'm very happy that Arlinda and Jake enjoyed their first volunteering situation and I hope it's the first of many. They were such lovely people to have around - fun and full of energy and I was really pleased with all of their work..... especially the path that they made - it's great, it'll be there for ever and I'm sure that working together on… read more
(Excelente
)
21 set. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jake & Arlinda) para o anfitrião
We stayed with Kathy and the cats for about 10 or so days in mid-September. It was our first workaway experience and it was a very enjoyable one. We helped create a new stone path in her garden area, it was very satisfying to see the final product turn out so well - especially having never done something like that in the past. We also helped with… read more
4 set. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Manon Valentina & Francisco) para o anfitrião
We loved volunteering at Kathy's. We did very different tasks every day and that made us fell enterteined and really usefull. Kathy cooks very well and you can chat about many things with her, about the world, about politics, and even cooking. It was very interesting and also we learned a lot of things about the places that we wanna go in this… read more
2 set. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Manon Valentina & Francisco)
I really enjoyed having these two lovely people around. I loved their energy and their music and also I appreciated their love of food. We enjoyed some good food together - my favourite food is 'other people's' and they're both good cooks.
They helped me with loads of stuff and I'm very grateful - I have a lovely new entrance to my house now.
I… read more
They helped me with loads of stuff and I'm very grateful - I have a lovely new entrance to my house now.
I… read more
(Excelente
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19 jul. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Loo) para o anfitrião
It was really satisfying to help Kathy with her outdoor kitchen this past spring. She entrusted me and another volunteer to lay a brick floor even though neither of us had prior experience, and gave me creative freedom to make a wall relief using cob. She’s a great cook, being able to magically put together a delicious meal with seemingly only a… read more
10 mai. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Loo)
Loo's first week here was all about staying warm and we unexpectedly had almost a metre of snow.... then suddenly it was spring and work began.
Loo and another volunteer were responsible for making a gorgeous brick floor in our new outside kitchen and I really appreciate the commitment to making it just right.
She was a very good person to have… read more
Loo and another volunteer were responsible for making a gorgeous brick floor in our new outside kitchen and I really appreciate the commitment to making it just right.
She was a very good person to have… read more
(Excelente
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17 jul. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Adiba)
Adiba was a lovely person to have around and I appreciated all of her help. She came just at the right time when I had a load of little jobs that just needed another pair of hands. She was enthusiastic and willing to try everything. We also had some good conversations about culture, background, different countries.....and making changes. I wish… read more
(Excelente
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13 jul. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Chih ching) para o anfitrião
It was amazing to spent three weeks in Kathy's place. I enjoyed the work very much especially in the garden, I learned a lot about gardening and also English from Kathy. We stay in a beautiful apartment and the food she cooked was so good I can never forget that sage scone and Davi's cherry pie . Thank you Kathy for shared your knowledge with me… read more
4 jul. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Chih ching)
It was great having Ching volunteering here - she's full of energy, always smiling loads of common sense and one of the few people allowed to weed on her own - she knows a good bit about plants and growing. I also really enjoyed her conversation and her general attitude to life. She helped me with loads of stuff and I'm very grateful. I hope she… read more
(Excelente
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4 jun. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alice)
Alice stayed with me for about three weeks and it was lovely to have her around. She was very helpful and patient. I was especially pleased that she was into quiet meditative jobs like fiddly painting and stoning some of our million cherries. Don't believe her when she says she can't cook - she made some lovely meals.
(Muito Bom
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14 mai. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sabah & Yahya) para o anfitrião
Kathy was very hospitable and kind and made working on the outside kitchen a lot of fun. We learnt a new skill-set and loved meeting her friends and getting to see the village and its natural beauty. I was very impressed with her array of spices and loved the meals that she made for us. We also appreciated the ‘proper tea’ she shared with us.… read more
5 mai. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sabah & Yahya)
Sabah and Yahya were great to have around and they helped me enormously on our big kitchen project. They were thrown in at the deep end with our mud work and they did brilliantly. We shared a love of Indian and Pakistani food and Sabah is a great cook. I'm very glad to have met them and wish them luck on the rest of their journey.
(Excelente
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26 abr. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rhonda & Ryan) para o anfitrião
My husband Ryan and I are veteran workawayers who have experienced many different kinds of environments around the world. We both agree that this one provided some of the most fun tasks that we’ve gotten to do. The opportunity to help build an innovative outdoor kitchen from near scratch (mostly found and upcycled items) was so great. Especially… read more
24 abr. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rhonda & Ryan)
Ryan and Rhonda were here for about 4 weeks and they were a wonderful help. They were involved in our mud project to make a new outside kitchen and both of them did some super smooth mud plastering - thank you both very much - I'll be cooking in the new space soon.... can't wait. Ryan was also in the little team to make our gorgeous new brick… read more
(Muito Bom
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6 nov. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nicolas & Amaranta) para o anfitrião
Thanks kathy for share your time and your knowledge with us.
Thanks for teach us about natural life.
We loved work with you in the litle Voditsa.
Thanks for teach us about natural life.
We loved work with you in the litle Voditsa.
5 nov. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nicolas & Amaranta)
Thanks Niko and Ami for being a nice gentle part of my life for a few weeks. You guys were so pleasant to have around and you helped me get so much done. I think we probably did something different every day and it was good that you both learned new skills so quickly.
I learned loads about Argentina - thanks and I hope you come back to do some mud… read more
I learned loads about Argentina - thanks and I hope you come back to do some mud… read more
(Excelente
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21 out. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Annika)
Thanks Annika for all of your help. You came at just the right moment when we needed an extra pair of hands. Organising and running a wedding in your own garden takes a lot of time and energy .....as you saw......and just having that extra person was so great. Thanks for all your meticulous cutting and folding with all the decorations especially.… read more
(Excelente
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14 out. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anneke & Sagi) para o anfitrião
It was an immense pleasure staying and working with Kathy. She is such a hospitable and kind host, with a passion for thought provoking discussions. We are very glad to have had such a wonderful first workaway experience. We learnt some really handy new skills and the tasks were enjoyable and rewarding. We highly recommend staying in the beautiful… read more
13 out. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anneke & Sagi)
I loved having you guys here and I'm glad we got to be your first hosts. It great that you tidied everything up and helped me to see empty spaces - all those little jobs are so important. I learned a lot about Australia and it was fun watching the way you guys travel and work together - keep it up and enjoy lots more volunteering.
(Excelente
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13 out. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Allison)
Thanks Alison for all the things that you've helped me with in the last few weeks. All the lovely bulbs you planted, doing the mud, videoing the sheep and all the other things where i just needed some help. For future hosts - Alison makes great pies. Thanks for all the food and gòod company. Good luck.
(Excelente
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13 out. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kristen)
Thanks Kristen for all your help. It was lovely to have you around and I enjoyed our conversations. .....I felt very immersed in American culture - thanks. I appreciated the way that you tried your hand at everything that came up including wrestling with the sheep. Your food was great too. Call back anytime. Good luck.
(Excelente
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13 out. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Charmaine)
Thanks guys You were delightful people to have staying with us. We have loads to do here in the autumn and it was great that you were happy to help with everything. The cats especially loved your company, we had some interesting conversations and I loved Char's cooking.
Good luck with the rest of your travels and hope we see you again.
Good luck with the rest of your travels and hope we see you again.
(Excelente
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5 set. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Charmaine) para o anfitrião
Hi Kathy, Elly, Dancho and all the beautiful animals :)
Hope you are all really well!
A big thank you first of all, for welcoming us so warmly into your home and giving so much! We had an amazing time with you all!
We spent around 10 days here, helping out with a variety of tasks including picking plums, making all kinds of preserves...cooking,… read more
Hope you are all really well!
A big thank you first of all, for welcoming us so warmly into your home and giving so much! We had an amazing time with you all!
We spent around 10 days here, helping out with a variety of tasks including picking plums, making all kinds of preserves...cooking,… read more
6 mai. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Brittany & Joshua) para o anfitrião
We had a lovely time staying in Voditsa with Kathy and Elly! We spent three weeks with them in the Spring of 2017, and Elly, Kathy, Dancho, David, the cats (Cassie, Puss, Indie, Seven, Runty, Sheera, & Tabby) and Dusty (the lovable dog) made us feel at home and comfortable very quickly. The work changed daily, but including tasks such as… read more
17 nov. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rowan)
Rowan - was a delightful volunteer to have. She was involved in a large mud building project, both in the actual work as well as helping me with the planning and design - she also create a beautiful mosaic within it. She was fun to have around with good conversation. She was courteous, interested and had common sense and an ability to ask… read more
(Excelente
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16 nov. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rowan) para o anfitrião
What an amazing 5 weeks I spent volunteering with Elly! For a first workaway it was a perfect place to settle. Elly is incredibly generous and really good at giving you freedom in the work you do, she loves other peoples's input and style. The food was delicious and the conversations were always brilliant. I cannot recommend this little place… read more
21 abr. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tim & Noémie) para o anfitrião
Elly's little getaway in the Bulgarian countryside was like a dream. Voditsa is such a peaceful little village surrounded by rolling fields and forest. This was our first Workaway experience and it was amazing! Elly and Dancho are such friendly and easy going people who live an interesting and inspiring lifestyle. The work was fun, rewarding and… read more
18 abr. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Tim & Noémie)
Tim and Noeme came to us for only 10 days in the spring, but they achieved so much. I was their first time volunteeribg, but we'd never have known. They are hard work, enthusiastic have common sense, ask questions we're helpful as well as being fun and enjoyable to have around.
They clearer, sorted, built, demolished, mosaiced, cooked and had a… read more
They clearer, sorted, built, demolished, mosaiced, cooked and had a… read more
(Excelente
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15 fev. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Viivi)
Vivien and Daniel came to me as first time volunteers, which can be a bit risky but these guys were great!! they came for 2 weeks, which went to 3 then 4, we would have had them stay for longer.
They had a good work ethic, always asking to understand the job in hand, giving useful feedback to me endless rhetorical questions - they helped to… read more
They had a good work ethic, always asking to understand the job in hand, giving useful feedback to me endless rhetorical questions - they helped to… read more
(Excelente
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31 out. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Viivi) para o anfitrião
Thank you elly and dancho once again for letting us help you guys and extend our stay for three times :)) everything we did was inspiring although the motika will haunt our dreams ....
Elly you are a inspiration.. you got vivian to actually look at other peoples gardens now ! Daniel thanks you for all the amazing cakes and sweets and pickles ,… read more
Elly you are a inspiration.. you got vivian to actually look at other peoples gardens now ! Daniel thanks you for all the amazing cakes and sweets and pickles ,… read more
15 fev. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Cristina & Genya)
Cris and Genya - you guys - what fun we had!!
These two are really good volunteers. Enthusiastic, hard-working and keen to be involved. they took on all the tasks I gave them - even cooking up a feast one night. They helped with jarring and all sorts of preserving, looking after the piggies ( guys sorry to say we are eating them now - super… read more
These two are really good volunteers. Enthusiastic, hard-working and keen to be involved. they took on all the tasks I gave them - even cooking up a feast one night. They helped with jarring and all sorts of preserving, looking after the piggies ( guys sorry to say we are eating them now - super… read more
(Excelente
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15 dez. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Cristina & Genya) para o anfitrião
We extended to 3 weeks our original plan to volunteer for 15 days, and still we were super sad to leave... if only it had been earlier in the year, we would have definitely stayed longer.
Elly is an awesome host. You will definitely sweat because she has a lot of work and needs a lot of help, but she is super flexible, honest and… read more
Elly is an awesome host. You will definitely sweat because she has a lot of work and needs a lot of help, but she is super flexible, honest and… read more
22 dez. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Gery) para o anfitrião
I had the pleasure to spend nearly three weeks at Elly's place. It was a great time, I learned a lot and the work with the other volunteer Lucas was more than fun. The food was super fresh and delicious and the relaxed and warm atmosphere of the village really made me feel at home. Thank you for the nice Time!
4 dez. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Gery)
Gery came to volunteer with us for a few days on his way south - he ended up staying nearly 3 weeks and helping to transform our summer kitchen by laying a large stone floor. as well as helping with our general tasks, gardening and cooking some delicious food.
He is a hard working volunteer, keen to learn new things and understand the task… read more
He is a hard working volunteer, keen to learn new things and understand the task… read more
(Excelente
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25 nov. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maiju) para o anfitrião
I volunteered three weeks with Elly and Dancho - it was my first workaway experience and it was great! :) Elly and Dancho are very nice people. I'll miss them as well as all the animals: 12 cats, 3 pigs, chickens and Dusty the dog! The work was well organised but flexible. And the food was great! I'm a vegan and Elly was so kind to make vegan food… read more
6 jan. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ildi) para o anfitrião
This was my third workaway experience and the first time I was alone in a program. I still enjoyed a lot and somehow I needed this solitude a bit after traveling for 10months without having any privacy. Elly and Dancho are great and was nice having each time dinner with them! :) They gave me a cute little house and lovely cats!! :) I felt like… read more
16 dez. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ildi)
Idli came to stay with us for two weeks and it was just the right time for us to have her. She was hard working, good company but also quite happy to be on her own. She helped us out with reclaiming the garden after a few weeks holiday, some preseving and animal care. We hope our paths will cross again one day - maybe in Budapest?!
(Excelente
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14 dez. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jesper) para o anfitrião
We stayed for a month with these great hosts in this lovely little Bulgarian village. It was a good oppertunity to experience rural Bulgaria in the autumn. We got to do lots of varied things so we left this place with a lot of new experience and skills. I recommend this host to anyone who want to have a good experience in Bulgaria. Thank you so… read more
1 dez. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jesper)
Jesper and Natali came to volunteer with us for a month in Novemeber 2014. They were great volunteers, they worked hard and had common sense!! They took on projects and tasks independantly and added their own ideas too. We got loads done!!! Thank you!
I would recommend them as useful, reliable, helpful and fun volunteers on your project, be it… read more
I would recommend them as useful, reliable, helpful and fun volunteers on your project, be it… read more
(Excelente
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27 out. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Louisa)
Louisa was a great volunteer! We are sad to see her leave and she's welcome back anytime. She helped with alsorts of tasks - she is very good at stacking wood, got involved in some mud work, weeding and animal care and party planning. She is also traveling with her ukelele and has inspired me to learn this winter! Thanks again louisa from Elly and… read more
(Excelente
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27 out. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Louisa) para o anfitrião
Ahhh Elly and Dancho are fantastic people and hosts and everything else. I had a lovely time with them for a quick two weeks in September. So sad to say goodbye! I plan on returning!!
19 jul. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nicolas) para o anfitrião
Elly! Dancho! I'm leaving Bulgaria soon and I'm still ever in love with the country. It's already been a few weeks sins I left, but the recollection of my stay is still fresh.
We were not only very synchronized for the date of my stay, but I think we have plenty in common. I enjoyed learning biodynamic, discussing after dinner or listening to your… read more
We were not only very synchronized for the date of my stay, but I think we have plenty in common. I enjoyed learning biodynamic, discussing after dinner or listening to your… read more
14 mai. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Victoria)
Vicci was great! She was a pleasure to have around, showed us the way of Bananagrams, enjoyed some scrabble games and good chat. She helped with loads of planting, garden reclaim, random jobs and redecorating. And she suffered the beasties well too!!
She has a good sense of humor and a way with words! I wish you well in your future writing… read more
She has a good sense of humor and a way with words! I wish you well in your future writing… read more
(Excelente
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1 mai. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ieuan)
Ieuan along with two of his friends volunteered with us for about 10 days, April 2014.
All the guys were helpful, curious about how we did things ans life here and good company to be with. We got loads done, they helped with planting, weeding, building, chopping stacking and collecting wood. They also helped with some cooking and were clean and… read more
All the guys were helpful, curious about how we did things ans life here and good company to be with. We got loads done, they helped with planting, weeding, building, chopping stacking and collecting wood. They also helped with some cooking and were clean and… read more
(Excelente
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28 jan. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marie-France)
Marie-France helped us transform a beautiful valley on the edge of my village into a 3 day festival and then back again.
I think she may have been doubting her choice at first - no showers and basic conditions, and truly starting from scratch?! But she helped in very way we asked her to and more - building, designing and painting, transforming… read more
I think she may have been doubting her choice at first - no showers and basic conditions, and truly starting from scratch?! But she helped in very way we asked her to and more - building, designing and painting, transforming… read more
(Excelente
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28 jan. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marie-France) para o anfitrião
I have volunteered here in 2013 and Elly was part of the organizer team. She was actually one of the most influent leader there. She was the one showing us how to do things and giving projects and making sure everything and everyone was working properly. I LOVED working with her. A few months before I had seen an image on Facebook showing the… read more
