Horní chalupa

Plzeňský

19 reviews • Updated 1 year ago

We are a family working on our project of a little goat farm. We are living in an abandoned place with interesting history where we are trying to bring a new spirit. We have about 25 goats, and we milk them once a day in the morning. Since 2018 official dairy production is estabilished here with mostly fresh goat cheese. We have also small vegetable garden and some fruit trees - just for our consumption. There are a lot of things to do - hey making, wood cutting, building, fences, garden and of course milk processing. Jsme mladá rodina žijící a pracující na naší malé kozí farmě. Jsme na místě téměř zaniklé vesnice v historicky zajímavé oblasti, kterou se snažíme opět trochu zabydlet a přivést k životu. Naše stádo čítá kolem 25 koz, které v sezóně jednou denně dojíme. V roce 2018 jsme začali s oficiální produkcí mléčných výrobků - zejména čerstvých kozích sýrů. Dále tu máme malou zeleninovou zahradu a postupně dosazujeme ovocné stromy - úroda jen pro vlastní potřebu. Na práci je toho dost: pomoc se senem, příprava dříví, drobné stavby a opravy, ploty, práce na zahradě a samozřejmě zpracování mléka. Organic methods: Manure spreading Certifications: Maybe certified in future. Type of work: Barn building, fire wood for winter. Internet access available

Learning opportunities

Poultry farming

Sheep or goat farming

Dairy farming

Wild foraging

Cheesemaking

Meat processing

Green Building

Food justice / sovereignty

Mechanics / tools / technology

Methods or systems

Regenerative agriculture

Host type

Production farm

4.5 Hectares | 11.1 Acres

Accommodation

2 WWOOFers

Bedroom

Children accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Length of stay

1 day (local)

Weekend

Less than a week

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Over a month

Adam

Member since 2015

Languages spoken: English, French, German Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 5 days

November 2025

Open

Planned visit

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Plzeňský

Poběžovice - bus, train. 6 km.

Reviews

Hilde

Netherlands • July 2025

We had a wonderful time here. For us it was like being with friends. Since we have a 4 year old son with us one of us had to stay with him, I was a bit worried that we would 't be able to work as much as was expected, but Adam and Helena were super relaxed about it and understanding. It's a beautiful quiet place!!

Macey

United States • May 2025

My child and I had a wonderful experience at Horní chalupa for four days in May. They taught me how to milk the goats, and I also helped with painting, cleaning the stable, and some grass-cutting, and one time I made lunch :) We ate meals with their family and went on walks with Dáša the dog. It's a beautiful place to spend some time. Adam, Helena, Alfie, and David are a lovely and generous family, and the goats are very funny and cute.

Rebecca

Germany • May 2025

The time at Helena's and Adam's Farm was wonderful, educational and relaxing for me. They gave me a lot of insight into their work and everyday life and showed me their trust. I was allowed to try milking goats, painting, was in the garden and often went for walks with Dáša. In addition, I was able to watch the cheese being made and was out in the field with the goats. The two of them put their heart and soul into their farm and I wish them, their family and the animals all the best. :)

Helenka

Czechia • March 2025

Dva týdny strávené s Adamem, Helenou a klukama byly super! Cítila jsem se příjemně od prvního dne, přijatá do rodiny :), a taky jsme udělali kus práce. Za mě pecka! Pokoj prostornej a velmi pohodlnej.

Bohumil

Czechia • October 2024

Krásné prostředí, ta lehkost s kterou se podělí o nabité vědomosti a zkušenosti. Práce kolem koz a skládání dříví bylo hlavní náplní říjnové zkušenosti. Děkuji

Bay

United States • November 2023

I had such a great time staying with Adam and Helena for one week in October. We made lots of firewood for the winter, helped clean out a goat shelter, and learned about cheese making. We worked for about 4 hours per day and ate all meals together which was a great experience. We also got to explore some of the surrounding area and learn about the history of the villages. We already miss Dáša and all the animals :) I highly recommend this wwoof with a wonderful family!