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Join me and live in a nature park in the Velebit Mountains, Croatia

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    Hello travelers and adventure seekers!

    I grew up in Germany but have Croatian roots, and I’ve decided to spend the summer season in Croatia, where I’ve been working on my "House-Land-Nature Project" for the past three years. There’s always something to do—gardening, chopping firewood, repairing the gravel road, or working on natural stone projects. One thing’s for sure: it never gets boring!

    Background: The house had been abandoned for four years. In the summer of 2022, I arrived with my T4 camper van and a lot of tools to start the renovation. The house has electricity and a natural spring in the forest for water. During the first two weeks, I stayed in my camper since the house was not yet habitable. After two weeks of work, it now has two bedrooms, my mobile home, and a tent as additional sleeping options. There is also a toilet, an outdoor shower, and an outdoor kitchen. In the summer of 2022, I hosted my first guests, and we had a great time.

    In spring, I planted some garden beds. The land also has many fruit trees and about 50 grapevines, which could be cultivated further.

    The house is located between Knin and Gračac in the Velebit Nature Park and is accessible only via a gravel road. This means you will be quite isolated from civilization, and getting around without a car can be challenging.

    Besides gardening and helping on the land, there are many ways to experience the surrounding area. Some of the few neighbors in the area, although they live kilometers away, are sheep herders, and there is an opportunity to join them and help take care of the sheep.

    One of my goals for 2025 is to complete the tiny house on the property.

    Are you adventurous enough???

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Van life
    Self development
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    Art & design
    Photography
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Blogging
    Architecture
    Writing
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Sailing / Boating
    Dancing
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Special nature experience.
    adventures
    All travelers experience the authentic neighborhood and the hospitality.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    All people are welcome. In particular, I welcome those skilled in art who like to work with quarry stone or know wood processing. There is always garden help.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Croatian: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your own room in a country house. Tent or sleeping in the caravan possible.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In your free time, you can go hiking, catch fish or have a chat. Enjoy the time!

  • 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 host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes, digital nomads can stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Yes, but the road to the house is not so nice.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs and cats are welcome!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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