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Permaculture and Off-grid living with nature in Aigen Schlägl, Austria

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Austria to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    I run a greenhouse and live in an old rock quarry that has been turned into a permaculture. The rock quarry is off grid and has a sauna, chicken and lots of fun.

    Wir betreiben eine kleine Gärnterei mit Fokus Gemüseanbau und leben in einem zur Permakultur umfunktionierten Steinbruch im Grenzlandgebiet Österreich-Deutschland-Tschechien.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Austrian culture, living with nature,off grid
    Finnisch Sauna, forest work, nice people,... And much More

    Großer Fischteich vorhanden

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Work in the greenhouse, permaculture, improvements around the house.

    Arbeiten im Glashaus und in der Permakultur, Arbeiten am Haus (Instandsetzung, etc.)

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A comfortable private room in the house

    Ein gemütliches Zimmer im haus

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are located in the North-West part of Austria, close to the German and Czech Border. We live in an old rock quarry which we slowly turn into a permaculture. There is a sauna and a little lake with options to go fishing) The Greenhouse can be reached by public transport, a trainstation and busstop is within walking distance. Cesky Krumlov is about 45 minutes away (by car). There is a skiiking resort (Hochficht) and cross country skiing options for the winter.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Hunde und Katzen willkommen

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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