Join our young and growing intentional community in Gallizien, Austria

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  Beschreibung

  ## for July and August we specially need more support in the Kitchen and Household, who's up to that? ##
  
  We are a young and growing intentional community, founded by two families – each with years of community living experience. In autumn 2025 we moved to a beautiful property in Gallizien, Carinthia (Austria), right next to the river Vellach and surrounded by forests and mountains. It's such a beautiful place, that we are greatful for being here every day - even though we have tons of things to do, fix and prepare before we have a "convenient" live here!
  
  # Who we are
  Four adults and four kids (ages 3–10) share this place and this vision. Most of us are around during the day, only one person is working full time – someone is usually with the kids, and the kids are sometimes in school and often around. They love meeting new people, and they're pretty great company.
  
  Our core values: nonviolent communication, sustainability, independence – and doing right by the next generation.
  
  # Where we're headed
  Our goal is "getting less dependent on the economic system", which involves a lot of layers and a lot of work to be done. We have 2 hectares of land – enough for a huge food forest, extensive vegetable garden, a compost recycling concept, energy production and much more. We're just getting started, and there's a lot to build, plant, and figure out together.
  
  This is not a finished, polished place – it's a living project, and we love it that way. If you're someone who enjoys getting your hands dirty, thinking creatively and being part of something real, you'll fit right in.
  
  # What's coming up – July and August 2026
  We have a packed season ahead:
  
  Always & most important for daily life:
  
  - Cooking good vegan meals with our own seasonal vegetables - for up to 15 people each day
  - ceep the area clean, Laundry, clean the kitchen twice every day, take care of the Bathroom etc.
  
  Construction & Infrastructure
  
  - full drinking water installation (after we drilled a well)
  - Outdoor composting toilet (we have some compost toilets indoor already)
  - Build a new home for our planned ducks, to reduce the slug intensity on our property
  - Long-term: tiny house prep, chicken coop
  
  Garden
  
  - harvest vegetables and fruits and preserve them for the winter.
  - Ongoing: weeding, wood cutting, charcoal production, soil improvement with hot compost, EM & Bokashi
  
  # Other important things:
  We want to be upfront, because life here might be quite different from what you're used to:
  
  Food – We eat little to no meat, no dairy, no sweets or alcohol provided. You're very welcome to bring your own and store it in your space or the guest fridge – no judgment. But please join community meals anyway. That's where the real connection happens.
  
  Communication – We practice nonviolent communication: honest, direct and kind. It might sound a little unfamiliar at first, but it comes from a good place.
  
  Bodies – You might occasionally see naked people, especially around the river. We are not a nudist community – but we don't bother too much about covering always. Please don't feel uncomfortable, and please don't make others feel uncomfortable either.
  
  Hygiene products – We have a biological sewage system. Please bring certified biodegradable shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant etc. Not sure what to get? Don't worry – we can provide alternatives. Just let us know in advance.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Unterrichten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Politik & Soziales

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Trampen

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Radfahren

  

  Wandern

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Strand

  

  Natur

  

  Camping
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Carinthia is stunningly beautiful – mountains, forests, and the river Vellach right at our doorstep. Swimming in the river is a daily ritual in summer. Some of us do it in winter too. You'll understand when you're here.
  
  But beyond the scenery: you'll get a real look at intentional community life. How do people actually make decisions together? How do you practice nonviolent communication when things get tricky? How do you build systems – water, waste, food – from scratch, with your own hands?
  
  You'll leave with practical skills (construction, gardening, natural building, composting) and maybe a few new ideas about how life could look.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  # How we organise the work
  We don't count hours – we trust each other. We have regular evening meetings where we talk through the next day's plans, share updates and match jobs to skills and interests. We recommend joining these – it's also just a nice way to connect.
  
  # Kitchen
  - All food is organic
  - Almost always vegan (meat occasionally, always with a vegan option)
  - No sugar, no sweets, no dairy provided
  - Cooking together is very welcome – and very normal here
  - You'll still enjoy the food, we promise
  
  Garden
  
  - Large vegetable garden + open field
  - Lots to do: planting, weeding, soil care, composting, wood cutting
  - Current focus: hay mulch potato setup, kiwi berry trellis, soil improvement with EM & Bokashi
  
  Construction
  
  - We're in the middle of several big projects this season (see description for details)
  - Construction help is very welcome – no experience necessary for most tasks, skilled hands even more so
  - Projects range from earthworks to carpentry to water systems

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Deutsch: Fließend
  Englisch: Fließend
  Niederländisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Swedish: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Day-to-day, we switch freely between German and English – sometimes mid-sentence. You'll get to practice both naturally. Almost all adults are able to speak some French too, though it's not our everyday language. Dutch, Swedish and Spanish are also spoken to varying degrees within the community. Don't worry if your German is basic – we're patient and happy to help you practice.
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  Unterkunft

  #DigitalDetox
  In our kitchen/living room, the smartphone usage is restricted. You can use your phone in your room or outside.
  
  #biologicalShampoo
  Since we have a biological wastewater treatment only, you are NOT ALLOWED to use non-organic shampoo or toothpaste anywhere on our property (this also applies to makeup and other products that enter the sewer system). We provide acceptable alternatives upon request.

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  Was noch ...

  # About our references
  Two of the adults ran a community farm in southern Germany until 2022, where they hosted a large number of workawayers over several years. We moved to Austria to start fresh – and we're genuinely excited to have that energy back.
  
  We write references on request, or when someone leaves one first. Just ask – we're happy to do it.
  
  # Time off
  The area is fantastic for hiking, cycling and swimming. Klopeiner See and other lakes are nearby. The town of Völkermarkt has everything you need for supplies. We're happy to give tips!
  
  # Tags
  sustainability, ecological, permaculture, no-dig, composting, biochar, bokashi, EM, food forest, natural building, earthworks, water management, well, composting toilet, tiny house, intentional community, community living, self-sufficiency, vegan, organic, gardening, farming, woodwork, carpentry, construction, upcycling, recycling, open source, linux, attachment parenting, nonviolent communication, wwoof, wwoofing
  
  nachhaltig, Nachhaltigkeit, Gemeinschaft, Permakultur, Selbstversorger, biologisch, ökologisch, Kompostklo, Lehmbau, Naturbauen, Wasserversorgung, Brunnen, Teich, Klärteich, Tiny House, gewaltfreie Kommunikation, bedürfnisorientierte Erziehung, Bokashi, Kompost, Heißrotte, vegan, vegetarisch, Garten, Feld, Holz, Zimmermann, Baustelle
  
  # Privacy:
  Faces on our profile are blurred for privacy reasons, especially those of kids and people who couldn't be asked.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  📶 Internet: Good WiFi on the property – fiberglass connection coming in May 2026. Cell reception is poor, so don't count on mobile data. 🚬 Smoking: One community member smokes occasionally (always outside), so we're relaxed about smokers – as long as it stays outdoors.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Since we have a biological wastewater treatment only, you are NOT ALLOWED to use non-organic shampoo or toothpaste anywhere on our property (this also applies to makeup and other products that enter the sewer system). We provide acceptable alternatives upon request.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Yes, but: Animals are generally not allowed inside the house. If you're travelling with a dog/cat/frog/rat/owl, it can stay in your tent/van or in the garden – as long as it's family-friendly, well-trained, and you manage their waste responsibly (we're an organic farm, so this matters to us).

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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