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In addition to the AWF's association with the spiritual activites at the East West Sanctuary, Budapest, we have developed a collaboration with a large somewhat abandoned farm complex to the east of the country near the ancient city/ one time capital of Hungary, Debrecen, only a few kilomoters from the country's border with Transylvania, Romania. The farm is 9,000 plus hectares of unworked grassslands and woods near the settlement of Újléta. The farm contains a number of dilapidated farm buildings.and stands on hot springs which could be opened up through wells. The area is part of the great northern plain of Hungary and has a number of internationally acclaimed nature reserves nearby. Normal AWF rates apply
Pounds/Euro 110pw for stays of four weeks or more, (slightly dearer for shorter stays- see booking form),includes multi bedded and simple accommodation and half board....and funds the project! Volunteers work on a variety of projects but can focus on areas of specific interest for dissertation use etc. See booking form for all information on booking. Participants must check out their own national guidelines regarding entry visas and inoculations. ALL volunteers must provide evidence of comprehensive medical insurance covering repatriation in a worst case scenario.
The area boasts a number of interesting advantages
A. A centuries old and world famous tradition of horesmanship with horse breeding being an important local activity. B. A wealth of bird life C. Health Spa potential through local hot springs D. A vibrant and ancient tradition in herbal practices. E. A rich and intact eco system The AWF's activities will focus on renovating the buildings and developing a volunteer base with volunteers welcome from Easter 2012. Once operational, our focus will be on
A. Developing a huge and commercial herbal garden B. Developing the land as a working farm C. Developing a horse riding centre- with 2000 hectares of land covered only by dirt roads the potential for developing equestrian trails is huge. D. Developing bird watching holidays E. Developing thermal spas and health tourism F. Developing hiking and cycling tourism G. Developing eco tourism in general around the rich cultural traditions of the region. H. Recording local folklore stories, myths, legends and festivals I. Providing micro finance opportunities People
The project will be led by Diana Nagy, whose family own the land. Diana has a wealth of Hungarian herbal knowledge and has run herbal pharmacies, collecting herbs and making her own medicines through traditional recipes. She has also developed courses in herbalism which will be run through the centre. In addition to Hungarian knowledge she is steeped in Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal practices and has been actively exploring the link between herbs and astrology.
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