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Unique opportunity to learn about permaculture in Boljevac, Serbia

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    In 2016 we built and moved into our straw bale home! Our electricity comes from solar panels, water from the rain and all our organic "waste" is composted, but there's still plenty of work to be done until we reach a sufficiently sustainable state.

    I'm a single dad who works from home, so I could always use a hand with general maintenance. But there are also some bigger projects in 2026: fixing our access road and paths, preparation and timber framing for a new house, and more!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Books
    Plant care
    Music
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Nature
    Cycling
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our property is a unique opportunity to see what it takes to form a Permaculture homestead on a bare field from scratch. We use a diverse range of techniques: solar panels and batteries, rainwater harvesting, natural building, polyculture planting and more.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    At this moment we are mostly accepting people who already have workaway experience outside of the city. It's a different kind of life we're living here in woods with a strong Do It Yourself approach :)

    Note that we eat dairy products and eggs daily and it's difficult for us to provide meals that don't include these foods. If this is a problem for you, it might be best to seek another host that is more in line with your dietary needs :)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Serbian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have space for 2 people who are willing to help us and gain some new skills in the process. Best to bring your own tents, but we can provide additional camping equipment if needed. We have a compost toilet and an outdoor shower (this is the highlight!). Cooking is done in an outdoor kitchen and we provide all the food and ingredients.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There's very little in terms of infrastructure close to our home, the closest neighbour is a couple of kilometres away. We are surrounded by hundreds of hectares of wild oak forests, so it's a good opportunity for some wilderness exploring.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is lots of space, but the road to get to us (700m) is not great.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A rustic wooden house with a green roof, covered in climbing plants and surrounded by lush greenery, sits peacefully in a grassy, tree-filled countryside setting.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman sitting in a lush garden, with a small wooden house and solar panels visible in the background.
The image shows a small, one-story house with a pitched roof and a large front window, situated in a suburban area with a well-manicured lawn and a driveway.
The image depicts a charming wooden house with a green roof, surrounded by a lush garden, set against a serene backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
Three women work together to build a fence in a field, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky, using sticks and greenery for the structure.
The image depicts a man holding a small green snake in front of a lush tree, with the man wearing a white t-shirt and sporting dark hair and a beard.
The image depicts a long, narrow trench in a grassy field, with a shovel leaning against it, surrounded by dirt and hay, set against a hazy sky.
The image depicts a rustic outdoor structure with a ladder, bamboo walls, and a white roof, situated in a grassy area surrounded by trees and bushes.
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