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

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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 little lake (2000sqm), forrest, with the opportunity of fishing, gardening a sauna, chicken and lots of fun. We document our work on our YouTube channel.

    „Ich betreibe ein Gewächshaus und lebe in einem alten Steinbruch, der in ein Permakultur-Projekt verwandelt wurde. Der Steinbruch ist autark (off-grid) und bietet einen kleinen See (2.000 m²), Wald sowie Möglichkeiten zum Angeln, Gärtnern, eine Sauna, Hühner. Wir dokumentieren die Arbeit auf unserem Youtubekanal.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Winter sports
    DIY & crafts
    Plant care
    Farming
    Gardening
    Nature
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Camping
  • 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

  • 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

    Hühner

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