Join our small homestead farm and help with horses, dogs and garden in Tryavna, Bulgaria

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  Description

  Small Homestead Farm on 'Stara Planina' Balkan MOUNTAIN Range.
  
  I have horses and dogs that require a lot of time and energy.
  
  I try to be self sustainable, so I grow my own veggies.
  
  My village is quiet (3 houses) and I am 3km from a beautiful tourist town.
  With everything you would want or need.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House sitting
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The Bulgarian people of this Region, hold traditional values, with lots of historical knowledge and crafting skills.
  
  We are close to Veliko Tarnovo, the Capital City of The Second Bulgarian Empire and Shipka Pass.
  Famous for the Russian defeat of the Ottoman Empire.
  Both hold sifnificant Bulgarian historical relevance.
  
  This area is known for it's medical treatments of lung conditions, as the air is so clean and fresh.

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  Help

  I am preferably looking for someone who can help with the horses and with the gardens and maintenance.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  I am a retired woman.
  This is not a business.
  
  A Double bedroom will be provided.
  The house has 2 bathrooms. 4 bedrooms.
  Set in 3 acres of private land.
  Within hundreds of acres of forest.
  
  I am open to any dietary requirements, vegan, vegetarian, but remember, there is raw meat handled here daily.
  
  Food is available and you're more than welcome to help yourself to what is available.
  I am NOT a chef, so being able to cook for yourself is paramount.
  
  There are general routines to follow with the animals, but I'm totally flexible with work hours, days etc.
  
  If you work over 25 hours, I am willing to pay the local NMW per hour.
  
  You need to be adaptable and open to all and any situations that may play out.
  
  The better suited person to this environment is easy going,receptive and an animal lover.

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  What else ...

  Tryavna town is 3km and has everything you would need and want.
  
  There are local buses, taxis, trains and coaches to take you all over the country.
  
  There are lots of traditional and non traditional festivals in the summer and winter months.
  
  Museums, local artisan creative workshops, beautiful churches and Monastery.
  
  There are lots of hotels with swimming pools, gyms and spas.
  
  There are both craft and food markets, bars and restaurants
  
  A definite wide range of experiences to be had!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Digital Nomads and Travellers Welcome

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have space and land, so any vehicle is welcome.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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