Restoration at Červený Dvůr in Southern Bohemia (Czech Republic)

The working holiday: Červený Dvůr is an estate that was once the summer residence of the Schwarzenberg family and is now a sanatorium. Participants will work on the restoration of the eighteenth century gardener’s cottage on the estate and help to recreate the formal gardens of the chateau. Tasks will involve simple building work and some clearance work around the landscape features in the grounds. No prior skill is required. During the week there will be the opportunity to visit some of the region’s houses and castles. Participants can either be met at Linz airport off the afternoon Ryanair flight from Stansted, or in Ceský Krumlov.

Accommodation: Full board and lodging in twin bedrooms in the stable wing of the chateau. Bedding and towels provided.
Dates: 06/06/2015-13/06/2015 & 13/06/2015-20/06/2015 & 20/06/2015-27/06/2015
Price: £65
This working holiday is run by The Friends of Czech Heritage, a UK-based charity set up seven years ago to raise awareness of historic buildings, artefacts, gardens and parks in the Czech Republic.

To book please email: info@czechfriends.net with your contact details and preferred date. For more information about this organisation go to www.czechfriends.net