Welcome to our animal friendly farm in Šmartno, Slovenia

France, Metropolitan

5

I absolutely loved my time at the project! Robin welcomed me last minute and I couldn't have hoped for a better place to spend the rest of my trip. The landscape is truly breathtaking, every evening we watched the sunset and the stars. Robin is passionate about running, and I was lucky enough to join him for a run, such a great way to connect and explore the area! The work can be physically demanding, but it's incredibly rewarding. I'm proud of what I accomplished, and Robin trusted me with meaningful responsibilities, which made the experience even more fulfilling.

about 1 month ago

Germany

5

Robin's farm is a rural but really beautiful place that I've got to enjoy during the project picking season. It was a different kind of physical labour, so some experience in farming would have definitely helped in that area. Unfortunately we had little to no interactions with the other people on the farm but Robin himself is a sweet guy, who picked us up and provided us with our own private room and good vegan food prepared by him. At times we had some complications with his instructions and organization in general but I am still glad to have had this experience on Robin's farm.

3 months ago

Germany

5

Robin was a very nice host, who was caring& kind. He picked us up in Ljubljana& instantly settled us in well. The farm is pretty, but very rural. Getting around w/a car is hard, since it's on a very steep hill& the next small city Litija would be a 2h walk. Regarding the work, we always stayed in between the 5-6 hours&it was manageable work, but I would recommend some experience in farming, since tasks are easier to manage then. Tasks included raking, weeding, organising, cleaning& ofc picking blueberries. All in all, it was definitely a farm experience that's nice to have been made!

3 months ago

United States

4

Robin's farm is a good place to get in touch with nature- the work, although physically hard if you aren't used to agriculture, is rewarding. All the meals were homemade, fresh and delicious, and the accommodations were cozy and private. As with any group speaking different native languages, the language barrier can be the hardest part- communication can be frustrating for anyone at times so it's important everyone has patience. It's a peaceful farm, though quite far out, so it could be isolating to some. I wish I could've stayed longer, but an opportunity for my education came up instead.

17 days ago

New Zealand

1

My time with Robin was interesting. I decided to leave the experience early for a few reasons but mostly there was a lack of communication and I didn't feel listened to. This meant I never knew what the plan was and I couldn't organise my own time and enjoy myself as much as I would have liked. But is a beautiful place and there were enjoyable and interesting parts to my experience.

3 months ago

Italy

1

I was excited to join this project and learn new skills, but the experience was disappointing. The place was disorganized, unhygienic, and emotionally unsafe. Rubin was aggressive, gave no guidance, and showed no real interest in the volunteers only in getting the work done. He couldn't handle civil discussion and used violent communication. I left early, as did two other volunteers. I don't recommend this project unless serious changes are made.

4 months ago

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