Looking for volunteers help to restore an old theater in Grünbach am Schneeberg, Austria

Austria

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04/05/2022
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we live in an old theater. contemporary performance-projects are ongoing. international artists in dance music and new media are guests and work and perform here. with cultural activities our registered association tries to keep this beautiful historical building alive and the complete renovation is our basic objective. we are one hour south of vienna. which is a beautiful mountain region.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
on one hand we live in a little village with a strong austrian traditional culture and on the other hand we are inviting contemporary artists in this different universe and are part of a creative process. the landscape is very beautiful and invites for hiking. there are a lot of places of interest - a castle ruin, a mountain range, a waterfall, climbing walls...
Help
house and garden needs general maintenance. the old building is very happy about helping hands in fixing different things - repairing an old window or give some care to wooden pieces. for the different projects we need always helpers for moving furniture or set up a new light concept...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
there are two little rooms free for Workawayers. we cook together vegetarian food. we have only one shower.
What else ...
there is a trainstation very near - the train comes from the city and goes to the alps.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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our garden

Feedback left by and about host (13)

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(5.0)

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(5.0)

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(4.0)

16/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alena) for host

I spend one week in Urhof 20 and I think my autumn holiday couldn't have been better:). The work was not difficult and didn't take that much time, you will have a lot of time to work on your own project or just go for a walk around the village. My work consisted mostly of helping with renovation of two rooms and working on the garden. The theater… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gyueun) for host

Hello Bea, now I'm back to Korea:)
It was such a beautiful and unique place. I was very lucky to find this place. And I enjoyed all the dishes and all the natures surrounding.

Hope you All the best! :-)

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (MJ) for host

My stay with Bea was for just under two weeks in July/August. I think there's something to be said about the strength of a person who is committed to undertaking a project like this, and I think it is incredible. I was there with two other workawayers, and I'm so glad to have met the people and artists I did. There was a big party for the theater… read more

(Very good )

01/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host

I spent 5 days in July 2018 and it feels like it was my home for months. The theatre is huge but really warm at the same time.
The accommodation was really nice. I had my own bedroom and the bathroom is ok as well.
About the work, for me it was cleaning and helping to prepare everything for the performance, that I was lucky to enjoy.
English is… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ilya & Ekaterina ) for host

That was an amazing time! We were there in the period of 3rd July-22nd July. We were hiking and enjoying the nature, took a lot of beautiful pictures. Bea cooked delicious vegetarian food, especially pies were yammy. The work included theatre cleaning and cooking. We made a lot of new interesting friends. We studied English (Bea speaks it), and we… read more

(Very good )

31/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sinead)

thank you for coming!! like angel in the house...

(Excellent )

28/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sinead) for host

I spent two weeks in Grünbach am Schneeberg and found that this quiet village in the alps made for a really pleasant stay. The work was varied during my time with Bea, I was mainly painting and decorating, moving large furniture, house cleaning with a touch of cooking. There was a performance during my stay so I was kept busy with helping out… read more

(Very good )

09/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

The time I spent with Bea and her family was one of the most unique experiences of my travels. They were a lovely family and I felt very welcomed by them. I enjoyed sharing stories and hearing about the journey of the amazing property. We went for a couple of outings together, I did the must-do walk up the mountain and was able to head to Vienna… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lola) for host

My time with Bea was lively and expansive. The work was varied and the company was pleasant! If you are flexible, joyful, and motivated this place is a great place for you! I have nothing but gratitude for Bea and hope to visit again this summer!!

(Excellent )

27/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to be welcomed into the community here. It was like being welcomed into another world, a world where time seems to go too quickly! It seems everyone who is involved with the theatre, whether they be artists, volunteers or Bea herself has a story to tell. Even the walls of the old building will speak… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

This was an interesting place where Bea is creating a vibrant art scene that would otherwise be missing. While we were there, a gamelan orchestra came, which was very cool. The work was mostly cleaning and house chores around the very big house/concert hall. The countryside around Bea's place is phenomenal, and she took us to see some very nice… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ezio) for host

My experience at Grünbach am Schneeberg, with Bea was very good!
Bea is a great artist, that devote her entire life at music, dance and arts.
The theater is an International place for artists, that reflect her personality.
I spent my August there and I had the possibility to met composers, musicians, and artists with different interests,… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (joana) for host

Great!!!! A magnificent place with a pleasant company. Thank you Bea!

(Excellent )

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