Old schoolhouse is being renovated into a villa with self-sufficient small farm around it.
Lithuania
Eugenijus, previously a city dweller, bought a more than 100-year-old school building and moved to the countryside, where he is trying to bring back a new life for the place, which was renamed to 'Būro kiemas' and the building - 'Villa Gladiole'. The area is surrounded by old trees, and the previous school stadium was transformed into ecologically cultivated land.
For the moment, here is a growing herd of skudde breed sheep, 6 hens and a rooster, and a sweetheart German shepherd - Gilda.
It would be great to share knowledge and experience in the mentioned activities, but Eugenijus comes from an art and documentary photography background, where he has gathered baggage.
The living quarters are 95% completed (the entrance with the stairway is a work in progress). There is a single room with two double sofas and one room with a single two-person sofa for guests, or there is plenty of room for a camper. The villa has a fully functional shared kitchen and a bathroom.
Depending on the season, food will be from the garden and all the variations that can be made. Milk is bought from a local farmer. Whatever is needed additionally, from a grocery shop.
Breakfast for guests is self-service.
Lunch would be prepared together.
Dinner is optional to one's needs since Eugenijus is having just a few nibbles in the evening, nothing big. But guests are welcome to prepare anything more what one is accustomed to.
In the kitchen, Eugenijus is still learning to create more sophisticated dishes, but generally, guests are not complaining. Anyone who could teach a bit of better cooking would be much appreciated.
Evening time is free, but there is a possibility for various improvisations. Talks, books, learning...
There are quite beautiful surroundings for a hike, so guests can enjoy them. There is an old bike (only one) for a tour around.
Eugenijus's whole life is turning around art, with a bigger focus on documentary photography and DIY / self-sufficiency philosophy, so this field requires continuous updates in the renovation process.
Music taste is very broad, from jazz, heavy metal, and punk rock to classical, drum'n'base, various retro genres (up to mid-90s), underground, old-school rap and hip-hop, and reggae.
R&B, techno, and modern popular music are better left at a distance unreachable for ears.
Love reading about different religions and cultures.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Grain farming
Sheep or goat farming
Beekeeping
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Traditional crafts
Green Building
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Animal drafting
Biological pest control
Biodynamic agriculture
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Certified organic
1.5
Hectares
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3.7
Acres
Eugenijus
Member since 2023
Languages spoken:
Danish, English, Lithuanian, Russian
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Response rate: 100%
Response time: typically within 3 days
Lithuania
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Reviews
Flo
France
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April 2026
My experience here was nice, I got to see a few interesting stuff. Eugenijus has thousands of skills and does everything himself with second hand materials, which is very inspiring. The tasks were for me not always interesting but we could discuss it to find stuffs that would interest me more. He was also very convenient and flexible on the dates, picking me at the station and the daily life. Eugenijus is a really nice guy who will tell you a lot about his ambitious project and the history of Lithuania, that's what I liked :))
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Nils michael
Denmark
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September 2025
My stay here (6 days) was a really interesting and fun experience, and I highly recommend Büro Kiemas as a WWOOFing destination.
All was good, the facilities, the food, the projects. Eugenijus himself works hard, but in a relaxed and easygoing atmosphere in which the volunteer (i.e. I) could choose tasks and work loads that suited my weaker muscles and stamina! And Eugenijus found time for many conversations and even a sightseeing drive in the vicinity.
I fully agree with all the other positive reviews, so let me just add one new point about the host: he speaks four different languages fluently!
Many thanks, Eugenijus! I have learned a lot from you.
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Gyuho
Lithuania
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August 2025
Great experience to "man up". I mainly helped with construction projects, which were very interesting and rewarding. The atmosphere at the farm was welcoming, and I felt comfortable . We shared good conversations, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Great food after hard work was amazing.
Sandra
Germany
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August 2025
I had a wonderful time wwoofing at Eugenijus place! There were various kinds of work to be done, we spend much time in the garden, but also helping with renovation, chicken or fire wood. It was fun and there was always enough time to rest and relax. Eugenius is a very kind, interesting and respectful person, and made it so easy to feel comfortable and safe at his place! We also spend a lot of time with talking and learning about lithuanian culture and way of living.
I will surely come back :)
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Johann
Germany
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August 2025
I spent five days at Buro Kiemas with Eugenijus and truly enjoyed my stay. Despite the bad weather, the time there was delightful. The farm offers plenty of space, a relaxed and friendly working atmosphere, and enough free time to, for example, cycle to the Russian border along the Memel. Highly recommended!
Christina
Germany
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August 2025
I had an amazing time with Eugenijus! He is a wonderful host, fun and attentive and he loves to share. We did some sheep sheering and weeding of the vegetables patch. We enjoyed talking together about different topics like history and art. It amazed me to learn that he worked many years as a photographer and even published books, before he decided to move to the country side. I made great memories at his place and can absolutely recommend staying with Eugenijus!
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