Come and camp in my lovely garden and experience life in a wonderful village.
tents available to rent and great food.
The plans and ideas for next year are coming on - I have loads of lists! But it is actually all coming together. I’m heading back to Voditsa at the beginning of March and between then and mid June, its just non stop work - the roof is on the barn so the next step is to make a floor and then plaster the walls. I have a couple of barrel loads of gleena (blue river clay) and I’ll be looking for a few volunteers to help because there is a lot of wall!.
Then I have to flatten the top end of the field and begin to make the stage and the terraced seats up the hillside. We have to build a shower block using all the bits of wood thats lying around (I have an actual design thanks to Casper a Dutch volunteer who is also an architect) , design and build a a water system to utilise the well, build another compost toilet, plants lots of roses, sort out the rest of the garden, make a kitchen in the barn and a few other things. So keep an eye on Helpx if you’re interested in any volunteering in the spring.
And the reason for all the rush?
I’m going to be running a range of courses and events from June onwards that will give people the opportunity to experience life in this village. watch this spot for more details as the dates get sorted. If you’re looking for a holiday with a difference, you might want to check out life in a typical Bulgarian village …..coming soon.
…that means Newcastle upon Tyne, England for those of you who aren’t Geordies. Yes… the latest news is that I am spending some time in the UK helping my son to set up a business. St James Park is being looked after by my house sitter, Yvonne and is in good hands. There will be more news and blog activity when I have time, but this is just to say that SJP is not open to visitors or volunteers this year. See you next year - good luck.
a quick bit of news to say that August weather has come pretty early this year - the last 3 days have been between 35-40 degrees. we had a very dramatic thunderstorm but its a bit scary to think it could be this hot for the next 3 months.
Great business opportunity : the bar and restaurant in Voditsa is for rent for 400lev a month – that includes electricity. Its fully equipped –although I haven’t actually been in the kitchen. It has huge potential to be a great place to hang out. It needs a little bit of reorganising and some good music – there is space to have a band on in the corner. This village so needs a buzzy little bar and a place to eat. If the village development plans work out, there’ll also be a lot more people coming around this place in the future. We can help you to find somewhere to live - if you’re interested, call me on 0035960386286.
One year, funded volunteer posts available. Applicants must be 18-30
from an EU member country, and have an interest in organic farming.
Project starts 1st May and is for 1 year.
Great opportunities, return travel to Bulgaria, budget for travel within Bulgaria, 1 year health and travel insurance, accommodation, food, 60 Euro spending money per month, language course and mentor. This is all funded.
Interested? You must be quick, deadlines are very tight, contact WWOOF Bulgaria as soon as possible.
contact: wwoofbulgaria@ hotmail.com
Skype account name: wwoofbulgaria
phone: 00359(0)888518578.
Thanks
WWOOFbulgaria Team
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This village needs people! Its the most lovely place to live - great land, great weather, great place to bring up kids. What are you doing in the UK? Get out now while you can! Come to Voditsa. Property for around 10,000euros.