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23 Oct 2024
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We are 4 member family,moved from capital city Belgrade,Serbia to farm,16rs ago.We are living almost sustainable (trying to be completely) and use our products from vegetables,herbs and fruits to prepare our own food.We are wwoof-er hosts more than 10 yrs and have great expirience. We love culture exchanges and our volunteers becomes our friends, always welcome to visit us again.
Sometimes we need hard workers,but every project we are doing with lots of music, great time and nice food.
If you like permaculture farm and ecotourism,you are more than welcome 💚
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are live in beautiful country side,at our own hill and hiking is most popular sport.Also,we like to share our experience about farming and everything that we know.We don't have a chance to know people when we came here and we learn everything by our self.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need help with gardening and collecting fruits from March until November.Our garden is permaculture and biodynamic and we like to share our experiences as much as we love to learn something new
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have one house only for tourists,guests or volunteers,including kitchen,living room with one bed,one room with double bed,bathroom.And off course,lots of space in our yard for tents
What else ...
There is lots of mountains,hills, rivers and small lakes for peace and quiet.Our guests usually have hiking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes
Space for parking camper vans
Big yard,solar shower, toilet in the guest house
Can possibly accept pets
Cats and dogs
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 151972265399
Feedback (19)
6 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Fergus)
It was pleasure to host Chloe and Fergus, and we spent great time. This period was hard working, preparing wood for winter season. Even that Chloe and Fergus never had chance to work something like this, they was very helpful .Also, they was at local school, two times, at English class, shearing with kids about English life, back home.
We highly… read more
We highly… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Fergus) for host
We had an amazing stay with Dragana and Dare on their beautiful mountain farm. They showed us amazing hospitality and we really got a glimpse of what life is like in their village, being introduced to many interesting people and enjoying lots of fantastic organic food. The work was sometimes physically hard but always very rewarding. It was a… read more
10 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrey) for host
I have gained inexhaustible experience with Drogana. Her family: husband Dare, daughter Eva and son Vulk accepted me as their own. They have a lot of interesting work on the site related to gardening and construction. They also introduced me to their wonderful friends, thanks to whom I was able to better understand the culture of Serbia, every… read more
9 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrey)
We spent amazing time with Andrey!
He was such a helper,no matter what is about. He also is beautiful person,so we have feeling that he is here,for ever.We have nice time together, playing chess, listen music or visiting favourite cafe. Andrey is talented guitar player and good photographer.He made hundreds of photos,our friends and farm and we… read more
He was such a helper,no matter what is about. He also is beautiful person,so we have feeling that he is here,for ever.We have nice time together, playing chess, listen music or visiting favourite cafe. Andrey is talented guitar player and good photographer.He made hundreds of photos,our friends and farm and we… read more
(Excellent
)
10 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas was helpful with very hard work, cutting and cleaning big area above our house.
Also,he helped with painting walls and we had nice time together.
He is very interesting in sharing music,movies and books,so I enjoyed.
Hope that we will see each other in Belgrade,soon.
Also,he helped with painting walls and we had nice time together.
He is very interesting in sharing music,movies and books,so I enjoyed.
Hope that we will see each other in Belgrade,soon.
(Excellent
)
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6 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Fergus)
It was pleasure to host Chloe and Fergus, and we spent great time. This period was hard working, preparing wood for winter season. Even that Chloe and Fergus never had chance to work something like this, they was very helpful .Also, they was at local school, two times, at English class, shearing with kids about English life, back home.
We highly… read more
We highly… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Fergus) for host
We had an amazing stay with Dragana and Dare on their beautiful mountain farm. They showed us amazing hospitality and we really got a glimpse of what life is like in their village, being introduced to many interesting people and enjoying lots of fantastic organic food. The work was sometimes physically hard but always very rewarding. It was a… read more
10 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrey) for host
I have gained inexhaustible experience with Drogana. Her family: husband Dare, daughter Eva and son Vulk accepted me as their own. They have a lot of interesting work on the site related to gardening and construction. They also introduced me to their wonderful friends, thanks to whom I was able to better understand the culture of Serbia, every… read more
9 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrey)
We spent amazing time with Andrey!
He was such a helper,no matter what is about. He also is beautiful person,so we have feeling that he is here,for ever.We have nice time together, playing chess, listen music or visiting favourite cafe. Andrey is talented guitar player and good photographer.He made hundreds of photos,our friends and farm and we… read more
He was such a helper,no matter what is about. He also is beautiful person,so we have feeling that he is here,for ever.We have nice time together, playing chess, listen music or visiting favourite cafe. Andrey is talented guitar player and good photographer.He made hundreds of photos,our friends and farm and we… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas was helpful with very hard work, cutting and cleaning big area above our house.
Also,he helped with painting walls and we had nice time together.
He is very interesting in sharing music,movies and books,so I enjoyed.
Hope that we will see each other in Belgrade,soon.
Also,he helped with painting walls and we had nice time together.
He is very interesting in sharing music,movies and books,so I enjoyed.
Hope that we will see each other in Belgrade,soon.
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Annelore & Teo)
Annelore and Te'o was amazing hard workers,great and funny couple and nice people as well.
We spent good time working,talking and have great music.
They very fast learner and want to try different kinds of work.
We highly recommend this couple and hope that we will see them soon
We spent good time working,talking and have great music.
They very fast learner and want to try different kinds of work.
We highly recommend this couple and hope that we will see them soon
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Annelore & Teo) for host
Staying at Dragana's felt like becoming part of a Serbian family. We helped with household chores, chopped wood, made jam and ajvar, picked fruits for juices and worked in the garden. All whilst under constant supervision of the family dog Tara and listening to rock music🤘
Dragana was there to make sure we were well fed and Dare, her husband,… read more
Dragana was there to make sure we were well fed and Dare, her husband,… read more
8 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Stamatios)
We spent nice time with Stamatois and his dog,great culture exchanges and lots of good conversation.
Stamatois was helpful with collecting plums and cutting old branches in raspberries field.
Stamatois was helpful with collecting plums and cutting old branches in raspberries field.
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Stamatios) for host
I had a fruitfull and very human stay and workaway experience in Dragana's, Dore's house together with Vuk, Iva their two children and Tara their lovely dog. They perfectly accepted my dog and did everything so that we become one family. I collected plumbs, cut the dry woods and carried them from the rawsberry field and several small house keeping… read more
29 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Heike) for host
With DRagahna and Dare and the children are good time to be together .
We had a lot of talk , tasty meals from Draghana and I felt as an extended member
of the family .
They are very kind family . The dog Lhasa brings you wherever you go .
I was eased , that Draghana took it in an "useful " Way , that I cutted her rose"wall" to short by accident… read more
We had a lot of talk , tasty meals from Draghana and I felt as an extended member
of the family .
They are very kind family . The dog Lhasa brings you wherever you go .
I was eased , that Draghana took it in an "useful " Way , that I cutted her rose"wall" to short by accident… read more
17 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Heike)
We spent great period with Heike. She is very nice person and hard worker in the same time. We love her playing and singing,kids have nice chest games and we spent nice time talking about everything! We wish her beautiful journey and lots of nice places and good people!
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina & Richard)
Such amazing couple,Betty and Richard!Very hard workers,very worm and nice people,we have feeling that we know each other for long time. They helped with very hard and boring job, but even that, they always find nice moment to enjoy.I just feel regret that we don't have chance to show our special places, nearby,but hope that we'll have chance,if… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bettina & Richard) for host
Dragana and her lovely family were our second workaway experience and it was great. We were welcomed into their house with open arms and really enjoyed our time with Dragana, Iva, Vuk, Dare and their cute dog Tara. We spend most of our time preparing the raspberry field for the season which means clearing unwelcome plants, cutting and digging. The… read more
4 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host
I spent 3 weeks with Dragana, Darko, Vuk and Iva, and had the best time! Learned so much about farm life and Serbian culture and met a lot of really nice people from the village. Work was very nice; collecting/chopping/stacking wood, preparing garden for winter, feeding animals and more. Very patient, trusting and happy people, and the kids are… read more
25 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
Great person,hard worker,very nice with kids and open to see Serbian traditional.We are so happy to meet Emmy,and we hope that we see her soon
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume & Margaux)
We have one great weekend and lots of work.Guillaume is a great person and very hard worker.We have feelings that we know from before and we share nice evening conversations, about everything.We highly recommended Guillaume,like a person and worker
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume & Margaux) for host
Thank you very much Dragana and your family for this week spent together ! Enough to discover the real Serbian hospitality. Your children are sunbeams and Dare is so caring ! Thanks for the traditional meals and all the super interesting discussions about local customs and more ! Even if it was almost winter, i could work in the garden and it was… read more
29 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (sarapanich)
If I need to make choice-like the best volontere in the world,I will give that price to Sara!Such a nice and interesting person,very hard worker,and ready for all kind of jobs.We spend beautiful time and because of her-we was at the holiday,after few years.We also have lots of fun with our friends and Sara was perfect company.We made nice… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (sarapanich) for host
I had a wonderful experience staying with Dragana, Dare, Vuk, and Iva. I stayed with them for a little over a month and helped with the farm and yard work as well as general cleaning around the house. If you show an interest in learning about farming (especially permaculture) Dragana will take the time to explain any concept you are curious about.… read more
16 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leilane) for host
Since our first day together, me and Angie had a great connection. Having a lot in common, it was easy to go along with her, we spend much time talking about everything, and she taught me a lot about many different things, including farming, of course, subject which I have much interest on. And she can cook delicious meals, even with simple… read more
15 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leilane)
We are so happy to meet dear Lei,and hope that we'll stay in touch for ever.So nice, cultural and social person, very hardworking and easy going.We spend about 3 weeks,Lei finished cleaning of greenhouses and garden, prepared for next season,and remove lots of weeds all around.Also her idea about my daughter's birthday was absolutely fantastic and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alessandro) for host
I had a wonderful time with Dragana and her family. They are very kind, humble and easygoing. There were a lot of working to be done. I helped collecting apples, potatoes, tomatoes, walnuts and paprika. Cutting off the raspberry old branches, feeding the animals among others tasks. I also learned how to do Ajvar.
The farm is located in a beautiful… read more
The farm is located in a beautiful… read more
15 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessandro)
We are happy to meet Alex!He is such wonderful person,very hardworking and simple, quite and consider.With him,you don't need to think about jobs, he's finished everything.And always look like nothing is hard for him.I wish that all people look like Alex!
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kemal) for host
I don’t know where to start but ı can honestly say that it was one of life changing experience in my life. I stayed with Dragana and her amazing family for 6 weeks and could stay forever with these beautiful people. It was my first workawayer experience and most probably will remain one of the best until the end of my life journey. I know that ı… read more
20 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kemal)
Kemal made so much things for our family,bring us fun and laugh and he became our friend and part of the family.We are so happy to meet him
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofija)
We spent one great month with Sofija and we are more than thankful.She is amazing hardworking person and she's handle everything by herself. You can go from farm and be sure that everything will be perfect.Very smart, easygoing and worm person. She have great sense of humour and empathy.Also, she's working fast and organized for all kind of… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sofija) for host
Dragana and her family open-heartedly welcomed and hosted me for more than a month. I immediately felt like a part of the family. I had an ideal opportunity to learn more about rural life in Serbia, organic agriculture, and permaculture. All family members are open to sharing their knowledge about gardening and their lifestyle with other people.… read more
13 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose David)
Hose is very good and easy going person,good friend with animals and kids,also with us.We learn from him a lot,and hope that he have chance to find some beautiful place for him.We will stay in touch and hope that we'll see each other soon
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jose David) for host
I enjoyed the time with Darko, Dragana, and the children. Darko and Dragana are very friendly and, Iva and Vuk are two very sweet and affectionate children, they made the time very enjoyable with their jokes and games. Dragana makes delicious meals, so all the volunteers gained a few kilos there, hahaha.
The work was mainly picking raspberries… read more
The work was mainly picking raspberries… read more
6 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Gerardo Martin) for host
Dear Dragana
Thank you Very much for the amazing opportunity to be there in your home with your beautiful family.
I really appreciated your friendly and warm welcoming to me.
Was a really authentic cultural exchange, sharing conversation, histories and coffees.
A wonderful experience helping at your garden and pick up the raspberries. I'm really… read more
Thank you Very much for the amazing opportunity to be there in your home with your beautiful family.
I really appreciated your friendly and warm welcoming to me.
Was a really authentic cultural exchange, sharing conversation, histories and coffees.
A wonderful experience helping at your garden and pick up the raspberries. I'm really… read more
4 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gerardo Martin)
We spent one month with Gerardo,and it was a great time.He was not only volounteer,he was the part of our family. Gerardo,our "tool man" helped in lots of situations and make us happy with his skills in the kitchen and lots of great music. He is a nice person, with humour and easy going as well.Maybe collecting rospberries is not his "cup of tea"… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eline & Alicia) for host
We staid with the family during 2 wonderful weeks and a half. We don't really know where to begin!
We have been very well welcomed and felt straight away part of the gang. We spend our days outside, in the nature, with the animals, working in the fields as well as enjoying the last sunbeams drinking coffe on the terrasse.
We got to meet so many… read more
We have been very well welcomed and felt straight away part of the gang. We spend our days outside, in the nature, with the animals, working in the fields as well as enjoying the last sunbeams drinking coffe on the terrasse.
We got to meet so many… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
We have great experience,more than ever before! Michelle is a great person,hard worker and very easy going person.Now,we are friends and she's more than welcome, anytime!
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
It was a very nice time in which I could learn a lot about life on a farm but also about me. It was planned to stay on her farm for a week. At the end it was then 4. That says everything. I'm glad that I was able to be part of these great family and not just a workowaya. Thanks for the great time
16 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fabrizio) for host
I loved my time in the house of Dragana and her Family. They are REAL and they are a great opportunity to learn about the Serbian culture. The place is very peaceful and beautiful. I enjoyed working there and this was complimented by the human connection I developed there. The food is amazing, the kids are great, the whole family is beautiful. I… read more
16 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabrizio)
We have great time with Fabrizio and after a while we realized that we know each other,for ever!He is a good person,have beautiful connection with the kids and he helped us with everything.I am so happy to meet Fabrizio and highly recommend him!
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tongxia )
Just to say-Tong was very hard worker and amazing person.Kids was so happy to spend time together even that they don't speak English so much.And we become friends,for ever!
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tongxia ) for host
I had an amazing time in Angie‘s house . I got to meet so many nice people and got to enjoy so many amazing cultural activities.Angie‘s family like to share everything they know with me .They teach me how to work in farm with great patience .I learned a lot from them.They live in a natural way and slow pace .I feel so relax and enjoyable even when… read more
