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Description
Hi folks,
we are in the process of finding new ways of living together in a rural community. We bought an old guesthouse in Gutenstein, which is the center of the project and where we eat, work and live together. It is still being renovated, but it is already a very cozy place with lots of space to get creative. The village of Gutenstein is located in an Austrian valley, surrounded by beautiful forests, mountains and smaller towns.
Besides the village project, we also have a guesthouse on the Mariahilfberg. There is a lot to do there and here we could use helping hands. Furthermore, there is a company in the village that builds self-sufficient caravans. So it's all about how we want to live in the future.
Ideally you would work half days, depending on your skills and the difficulty of the work. We'll provide lunch and lodging,
At the end you will have enough free time to visit the surrounding area or visit Vienna, cook with us, chat, play games or sports and, if you are brave enough, take a cold bath in the nearby stream.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing experiences, love and laughter :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
How do we want to live in the future? We are sure, that it is absolutely necessary to create new possibilities for a more sustainable way of living, especially on the countryside where we normally need a lot of space and resources to build our homes. At the same time we believe that many answers to our problems today is in the concept of villages, that create a local circular supply with food, energy and work. With the association we founded we want to support that. If you come and work with us you can learn about our ideas and help to build the foundation of what could be a self-sustained village in the future!
Help
We need assistance with instantenance help and renovation/removal of a wooden shed.
For most of the work it will be necessary to use powered tools (saws, screwdrivers, etc.) or some power. So if you're just a thumb sucker, this may not be the best choice for you ;) On the other hand, if you are handy and able to work on your own, we would be happy to provide a small subsidy for your stay.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will get your own room (with bathroom) in our guesthouse on the mountaintop of Mariahilfberg. We do have other options available as well and either way will provide something comfy for you ;)
What else ...
Gutenstein is an awesome place surrounded by nature, so you will also find a lot that you can see and do in your spare time. In summer you can go hiking, running, swimming, climbing, mountainbiking or other sports and during winter there are even possibilities for skiing or back country skiing ... nature is lovey here! In the evenings we sit together, talk, cook, play and just share time :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is Wi-Fi in the entire place and many areas to work from.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
Cheers mate!
All the best on your future paths :)
I really enjoyed staying there.
especially the mountain near your house!
I also enjoyed "sport" haha
actually that was just a work-out but that time was really nice!
Thank you so much. I hope your community project will be great and I'll visit again!!
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Cheers mate!
All the best on your future paths :)
I really enjoyed staying there.
especially the mountain near your house!
I also enjoyed "sport" haha
actually that was just a work-out but that time was really nice!
Thank you so much. I hope your community project will be great and I'll visit again!!
If you are in need of someone reliable and fun Jorge would… read more
Thank you for everything!!!! Wish… read more
It was a bit of a pitty that she didnt stay for longer to dive a bit deeper in the procedures and… read more
every evening there was a workout session and it was fun. Brian is a very helpful person and hope to meet you all again.
She did fulfil all the given tasks and integrated herself very quickly in our project and household. After a very short time it felt like she has always been there and she would never leave :) ... almost shocking that she left indeed at the end. We will miss her lovely attitude and happy character… read more
This place is absolutely amazing, there are so many people how are all welcoming and super nice.
The tasks I had were a lot of fun, for example destroying a wall or hanging up posters.
They have a great place to live, especially the kitchen is perfekt, you will find everything you need to cook and back there.… read more
All the best for your upcoming journeys ... and maybe see you again ... one day ... one place ;)
Bryan, who is in charge of the volunteers (a great guy!), gave us a lot of autonomy in the tasks to be done. Work is varied and change regularly according to the needs of the community. Construction, participation in events, cooking... This… read more
We wish you all the best mate :)
From her first day on she merged with the group as if she`d always been there. She managed herself independently, finished all tasks in time and with high quality and was overall a great help and a lovely company.
If you are looking for someone who works independently and… read more
The comunity there is very kind. People are very warm. Food is vegan and very healthy.
They are all there like a big family.
I will definetly go back… read more
