Enjoy offgrid life in Valchiusella, Italy

  • Last activity : 13 Jun 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I live off-grid and off the road, in a little valley, shared with 4 families, each in their own house. I built my own house in a beautiful place in the north Italian Alps, near a splendid swimming spot in the river chiusella. I have, a dog and three cats.
    I am a Carpenter, working towards self sufficiency, in a most natural way.
    I have travelled many years myself before deciding to build my base in this beautiful valley, therefore I can relate to desires and needs of other travelers, and i am happy to facilitate anyone in exploring their path.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Hiking
    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Writing
    Performing arts
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Architecture
    Mountain
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I speak Italian ,English and Dutch,also some some German, French and Portuguese. You can learn about permaculture, traditional woodworking, different cultures and probably different approaches to life..
    Staying at my place you will have many opportunities to explore the surrounding valchiusella, where many people have chosen to live in a more humble, natural and or traditional way.

  • Help

    Help

    During your stay, you can experience offgrid life, from collecting and chopping firewood, working in a veggie garden, cooking meals, to collecting herbs and process for conservation. I may be able to teach some of my building crafts..

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    My house is pretty small, but i can host in my neighbors house.( Which they only use for holidays, so free for hosting guests most of the year) there is also plenty of space to put a tent.
    Warning: we use compost toilets, and water for showers is to be heated with wood fire.
    Some times drinking water is not abundant.
    In summer time the river offers great refreshment.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live very near beautiful swimming spots, mountain trails, fifteen minutes walk to the next village/bus stop.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 114913282566

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