Help a family living on a small island in nature in Prostřední Poříčí, Czech Republic

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  Live on a small island in nature – herbs, permaculture & simple living (Czech Republic)
  
  We are a small family (me, my wife and our son) living on a unique small island 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
  
  This is a family home, not a commercial farm or hostel.
  
  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.
  
  🧑‍🌾 What you will do here
  
  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
  
  🏡 Living here
  
  Accommodation depends on the season (wooden building, tent, or caravan).
  
  Wi-Fi available
  shared meals and daily life
  minimum stay: 5 days
  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.
  
  🌿 What you can learn
  
  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
  
  We are currently also finishing a sauna and exploring bodywork and massage practices.
  
  ⚠️ Important – who this is NOT for
  
  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
  
  We are a family home, not a hostel.
  
  🤝 Who feels at home here
  
  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.
  
  📍 Location
  
  South Moravia, Czech Republic
  ~50 km from Brno, near Letovice (direct train line Prague–Brno)
  
  📬 How to apply
  
  Please include in your message:
  
  who you are
  why this place attracts you
  your preferred dates
  relevant experience (if any)

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Projetos artísticos

  Prática de idiomas

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Criação de vídeos

  

  Tecnologia

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Mascotes

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Filmes e TV

  

  Fazenda

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Música

  

  História

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Livros

  

  Arte e design

  

  Idiomas

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Animais

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Caminhada

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Camping

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Atividades ao ar livre
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  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.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  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.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Czech: Fluente
  Italiano: Fluente
  Slovak: Fluente
  Alemão: Intermediário
  Inglês: Intermediário
  Espanhol: Iniciante

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  Este anfitrião indicou que tem interesse em compartilhar seu idioma ou em aprender um novo.
  Entre em contato com ele para obter mais informações.
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  Acomodação

  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.
  
  The atmosphere is calm and flexible. Some spaces are more social, others more private, allowing both connection and personal time.
  
  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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  Algo mais...

  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.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

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  Pode aceitar animais

  Este anfitrião está aberto a aceitar viajantes com animais de estimação.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  

  Chickens and ducks Indian runner

  

  Šmery (3 anos)

  Very cuddly

  

  Iris (3 anos)

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

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