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Description
We are happy that we have now bought a former hotel in the Bernese Jura on 01 May 2020.
It is located in "Les Prés d'Orvin" about 15 minutes from Biel. The village is French-speaking and is therefore situated right on the language border between German and French (most of us speak Swissgerman). We are transforming this building into a shared flat.
Background
For years, part of our group has been looking for a house that offers enough space for alternative forms of living as well as for culture and music. Now we have found the place.
It is intended to be a long-term perspective for residential/cultural and music projects. The aim is to create affordable living space and use the rents for self-determined purposes.
The building was in a very poor condition as it had been empty for a long time. Now we have renewed the roof and it no longer drips :-) The bathroom is currently being renovated and many other small renovations and jobs are in the pipeline.
We would be grateful if you come to help us! :-)
It's worth stopping by, because the region is characterized by an incredible biodiversity and not only many plants but also birds and insects can be found. The natural paradise is beautiful and invites you to go hiking and climbing.
We also regularly organize concerts and other cultural events on which you can take part.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
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
we and also you can learn how to organize in a self-determined community. apart from that, we can offer you carpenter skills, drummer skills, cooking skills :-) one of us is a botanist and likes to go outside for botanical exkursions. one of us is carpenter and musician. someone is a drum teacher.
Help
Depending on you, you can help us with construction projects, cleaning, cooking, organizing, playing music, and so on. We do a lot of renovationwork and we would be happy if somebody with construction skills could help us.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
At the moment we can offer very simple accomodations. You can have a room, without heating. We live in a very simple way at the moment.
We eat together spontaneously and we are between 2 and 15 people. We prepare common food vegan and people who want to add something non-vegan can do this.
What else ...
in the area around the place you can go hiking, climbing, biking and to some botanics (in summer). in winter there is a VERY LITTLE ski resort and each year there is less snow. in Biel you have an amazing lake and a lot of culture. there are many concerts, expositions, little bars and so on.
public transport is quit weak - only 5 times a day. but hitch hiking works very well ;-)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We do not accept dogs at the moment. You can still ask, but normally we don't take people with dogs because we have a cat at our place which doesn't like most of the dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
The guys down there are so beautiful… read more
The whole area and the house itself are really really beautiful and soo much work has already been done, it's crazy
These people really took on a big ass project with this house but they are nailing it!
Everyone I met here; from the… read more
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The guys down there are so beautiful… read more
The whole area and the house itself are really really beautiful and soo much work has already been done, it's crazy
These people really took on a big ass project with this house but they are nailing it!
Everyone I met here; from the… read more
Our experience here was absolutely magical, the people are so incredible and each and every person so unique, it's impossible not to love them. The work ambiance is very chill, and there is a lot of space to put your unique mark on the place. Our million questions were never a problem, and they are always happy to… read more
But the best thing about this place are the people! Everyone is different, but all with… read more
The food wasn't particlly good, mostly vegan from a can, and unless I cooked most of… read more
