Ecologically regenerative project near Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia

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  Description

  We are building an ecologically regenerative, off-grid living space nestled in the rolling forested hills of the beautiful Banská Štiavnica region. Our project is still in its early stages, as we work toward creating a diverse and resilient farm, as well as welcoming space for retreat and education focused on regenerative living.
  
  Our approach is guided by holistic frameworks such as permaculture, holistic management, keyline design, and silvopasture. The farm is already home to a lively mix of animals—cows, sheep, ducks, geese, hens, rabbits, as well as our friendly dogs and cats—and we’re cultivating gardens, fruit and nut trees to support our food needs.
  
  Current projects include:
  
  Natural stone and wood construction
  Gardening and planting
  Fencing
  Animal care
  Food preparation and cooking
  Setting up water systems and improving road access
  Cleaning, firewood preparation, and general farm maintenance
  Supporting our online presence and documenting regenerative practices
  Processing our organic produce (milk, plants, meat, eggs) for personal use
  
  We offer access to the internet and a hot shower—both of which we’re proud to have set up off-grid!
  
  Getting here:
  You can find us by searching for Dolinka pri Štiavnici on online maps.
  The nearest village is Kozelník, which is reachable by both bus and train.
  
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  OUR WORLDVIEW
  We recognise these fundamental truths:
  
  1. Humans are not separate from nature; we are part of an interconnected web of life, wholly dependent on the planet’s life-supporting processes.
  2. Disrupting these processes beyond their ability to regenerate leads to self-destruction.
  3. The survival of humanity—and countless other species—depends on becoming regenerative rather than destructive agents within the living system.
  4. We become regenerative by embracing our role as part of the living system that supports us and by designing our lives around principles that renew and revitalise it.
  
  
  OUR VISION
  A world where people embrace a regenerative lifestyle—creating and celebrating life in ways that renew and revitalise the living systems around them.
  
  
  OUR MISSION
  To advance the regenerative (r)evolution by inspiring and empowering people to become healthy, resilient, self-reliant, and ecologically regenerative local producers—rather than dependent consumers.
  
  
  HOW WE GET THERE
  We run:
  
  1. A centre for education, retreats, and communal living that fosters learning, networking, and collaboration to spark regenerative transitions locally and globally.
  2. An ecologically diverse farm and production hub grounded in regenerative design principles.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Mountain

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We speak EN, DE, ES, PL, CZ, SK. We belive we have an open mind and can help get an insight into the local culture and discover one of the most beautiful parts of Slovakia.

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  Help

  We're setting up an eco-project in a beautiful setting near town Banská Štiavnica. The project is in an early stage and the living standard is basic, though pure, natural and soothing to the soul. The water is from the spring. Solar energy system is modest but is getting improved. Dry toilet in place. There are goats, ducks, geese, a dog and a cat. There will be a bunch of projects this year: water and access works based on a permaculture design, building renovations, camping style toilet and shower facilities... There is also plenty of room for your own creativity, the possibilities are countless for every lover of living in harmony with nature:)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Czech: Fluent
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Polish: Fluent
  Slovak: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We're language lovers ready to learn and share what we know :)
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  Accommodation

  Yurt, caravans, shared room in the house, sleeping spaces in the attic
  
  All food expenses are covered (+ a couple of beers for good measure depending on one's preferences:) Most of the food gets sourced from the local producers and doesn't travel more than 1km from farm to table: above all honey, eggs, milk, cheese, lamb, beef and wild game. Vegetables and carbohydrates are sourced from local shops. (Given we live in a Carpathian climate, regenerative production is most naturally achieved in synergy with animals).

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  What else ...

  Check out the beautiful UNESCO-listed town of Banska Stiavnica and its surroundings. You can do a bunch of stuff! There is a lot of history, thermal springs, natural lakes, mountains and cultural events to name a few.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  The internet connection is excellent! When it comes to facilities, it's a work in progress. Suitable for people who don't shy away from simple, natural conditions and can help improving them.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We've got a couple of friendly dogs, a cat, goats, sheep, ducks and geese on the farm. If they can all get along, or at least if you can be in control of your animal companion, we're happy to have him/her around :)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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