General helper in Estonia

Estados Unidos

5

Birgit and Robin are very generous and communicative hosts. The work is fair and expectations are set early on with an open discussion. My main project was compiling research on Chaga. I also helped fix the tomato greenhouse, move logs from the lodge, paint and da bit of packing and labeling. Our hosts taught us about Estonian culture and history and offered us local experiences, which were much appreciated. We visited a local art exhibition, swam in a nearby lake and had sauna together. I learned a lot during my short time at the lodge and the experiences will stay with me.

hace casi 3 años

Robin respondido

Thanks Susan :) It was lovely having you here and we are happy you got so much out in a such a short time. The research is really useful!

Italia

5

It was a wonderful experience! I had the opportunity to try new things such us chopping wood and using a chainsaw. The tasks were many: gardening, cooking and cleaning are just few of them. I enjoyed bike rides, swimming at the lake, exploring the lodge and spending time with the amazing volunteers I met. Working hours are flexible, rooms are comfortable. Sauna party was great, too. Birgit and Robin are a lovely couple and I will always cherish all the conversations we had. There's a lot to learn from them! In my opinion, self motivation and hard work are the key at the lodge.

hace casi 3 años

Robin respondido

:) Thx...hard work and self motivation are keys to life, not just Pillapalu :)

Irlanda

5

I had an amazing experience at the lodge. It was a perfect opportunity to escape hectic life with a slower pace of living whilst being surrounded by nature. The hosts were great, Birgit and Robin are very welcoming. The food was incredible, you will never go hungry here. If you are interested in cooking you will have the opportunity to get involved. The hosts also took us to the lakes for a swim twice during the week I was there. My key task was painting. We had entire creative freedom which I loved. I was proud to be involved in the fairy door project! Thanks so much :)

hace casi 3 años

Robin respondido

Thx Michaela, the fairies say thankyou too :)

Polonia

5

This was such an amazing experience! As an artist you have a lot of freedom, you can choose what you want to paint and how, as long as it's related to nature. 🎨 It is an awesome place to meet new people, make some art and restore your peace of mind, surrounded by nature! Working hours are not strict, sometimes you have more or less free time depends on the day, but you can always discuss it with hosts. I would recommend this place to everyone who's especially looking for connection with nature and meeting new people, Robin and Brigit are very friendly and welcoming. 😊

hace casi 3 años

Robin respondido

Thanks so much Julia, you did a great job :) Yes you are right work hours are not controlled so much. Has its good and bad points I guess :)

Italia

5

This was truly the best experience of my life, especially because of all the amazing people I met during my adventure. It's such a great opportunity for artists to experiment with creative projects of all kinds. I had complete freedom to make an art installation between the trees. Being in the middle of a the lodge will definitely inspire you and you can detach from your daily life. Nobody's counting the hours of work which could be good or bad but I had the best time! Goodbye Pillapalu, and all the friends I made, I'll always carry you in my heart :)

hace casi 3 años

Robin respondido

Gald you enjoyed yourslf. We have to specify a amout of working hours /days off true but reality is that we leave it volunteers to set their own schedules. we don't control the time. some work less, some work more. I guess it depends how much they enjoy it. we just hope people give the amount of work they think is fair swap.

Estonia

5

Had a great experience at Pillapalu. The host and his family are super nice people. I was surprised about how many other volunteers there were, which only made the experience even more interesting. It was also good to work together with several other artists, other wise I probably would have felted lonely while working. At meal times the hole family and volunteers got together. There was plenty of food for everyone and thanks to the host and volunteers cooking skills, each meal time was served a different dich and delicious one. The house, sauna and nature are very beautiful also.

hace casi 3 años

Robin respondido

Very kind, thanks. We are not always so busy and when there less volunteers around we spend more time with them :) You will see if/when you come back :)

Italia

5

AMAZING trip. Perfect place where have some chill and relax. It was literally in the middle of the woods. the house was big, comfortable and clean. you don't find every where hosts like Robin and his wife Birgit, kind and avaliable every time. I learned how to chop wood and improve my handmade skills. I walked the dogs; help whit the deliveries preparation for their Chaga production and built a subs floor in front of the garden. During the day I could go by bike at the lake, the swamp or by walk through the lodge and one day we had a lesson about Chaga; their history, function and production.

hace 3 años

Robin respondido

Glad you found it fun and useful...come again one day. You rock!

Polonia

5

The lodge is a great place to volunteer at! There's always tasks to do, many different and fun ones, so that we're not bored: we planted raspberries in garden, picked blueberries in the lodge, build a shed, chopped wood, made birch whips, cooked together and many other things! You usually have community of people around and that makes the experience a special and unforgettable one :)

hace 3 años

Robin respondido

Thanks for all your help and sure, come again when you are in Estonia next :) I'm sure we will need more German help!

Brasil

5

Foi a minha primeira experiência na plataforma e já achei incrível! Fui recebido muito bem, e me adaptei rápido a rotina. Aprendi bastante, conheci novas comidas e lugares incríveis próximo à residência. Jamais esquecerei os lagos gelados, Miabel e sua timidez, Josep e seus legos, Birgit e sua simpatia, Robin e suas piadas, Pup e sua doçura, Coockie e suas expressões e claro, a nossa grande habilidade em escolher bons filmes. Obrigado por tudo, espero ver todos novamente um dia.

hace 3 años

Robin respondido

Thank you :) Come back again Kevin when you are ready for rolling around in the snow and ice after a forest sauna :)

Reino Unido

5

Pillapalu was a great volunteer experience. You will be submerged in the Estonian the lodge so if you are looking for some peace and quiet then this is the place for you. The tasks were varied and never too demanding, you are encouraged to be self motivated. There are lakes and hikes nearby if you like to explore in your free time. Birgit, Robin and the kids are all wonderful and they have a great life story to tell. I really enjoyed cooking for the group and having family dinners, movie nights and a few visits to the lakes for cold water swim. Thanks for the opportunity guys I loved it!!!!

hace 3 años

Robin respondido

Awesome. Thanks again for all your help. Definitely more vegan food will be served here now thanks to your inspiration!

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