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The image depicts a wooden outhouse with a toilet, a window, and artwork on the walls, featuring a rustic and natural aesthetic.
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The image depicts a man standing in a cozy yurt, holding a mug, surrounded by a wooden table with breakfast items, and a plush teddy bear in the background.
The image depicts a yurt situated in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and a grassy path, with a pile of firewood and a patio area in the foreground.
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The image depicts a dimly lit yurt with a red lamp, wooden furniture, and candles, evoking a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
The image depicts a man in a headlamp and winter coat, standing in a dimly lit room with a lantern, surrounded by various objects on shelves.
A man is digging in a rocky area with a pickaxe and shovel, surrounded by rocks, grass, and trees, with a bicycle leaning against the wall behind him.

Help create my off grid yurt project in Mortola Superiore, Italy and enjoy the peace of its natural environment.

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello. My name is Christiaan. I started my Yurt Project in summer 2015. The project consist in having a Yurt situated in a 100% pure environmental area. No Electricity, (only Solar). Mineral water from natural source. No Car access (access by feet on muletrack through the mountains about 7 min walk from nearest road or by motorbike and mountain bike).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Light maintenance
    Farmstay help
    Help with Eco Projects
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers can benefit from learning about the area the Yurt is situated in. 30 min walking to the sea and 40 min walking to Menton in France. Monte-Carlo is 5 min by train from Menton and Nice 40 min. Also check the beauty of cinque-valli.com . Surrounded by little typical italian mountain villages close to waterfalls, little lakes and beautiful walking tracks.

  • Help

    Help

    Chores which need to be done: working the ground for planting purpose. Dry stone Walling. Building another wooden compost toilet with bathroom. preparing wood for open fire in winter. Cleaning and cutting trees. Painting. Planting flowers and trees. Vegetables. Many options are available depending on skills the person has. I am open to receive for all kind of help!

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    For the accomodation various options are possible. You can sleep in a cofortable yurt with all facilities needed such as toilet, shower and own kitcken with cooking place. Otherwise on the land at 30 Meters there is also a little Stone house. Also with all facilities mentioned above.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    there is much to do in the area. look on google cinque-valli.com ; Lot of information. if you have your own transport that is perfect. if not then we can find the way to go with my car and then I will be your Turist Guide !! :-)

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    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

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    Can host digital nomads

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    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

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    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a man standing in a cozy yurt, holding a mug, surrounded by a wooden table with breakfast items, and a plush teddy bear in the background.
The image depicts a yurt situated in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and a grassy path, with a pile of firewood and a patio area in the foreground.
The image depicts a cozy room with a door leading to a snowy yard, featuring a pair of shoes on the threshold and a serene winter landscape outside.
The image depicts a dimly lit yurt with a red lamp, wooden furniture, and candles, evoking a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
The image depicts a man in a headlamp and winter coat, standing in a dimly lit room with a lantern, surrounded by various objects on shelves.
A man is digging in a rocky area with a pickaxe and shovel, surrounded by rocks, grass, and trees, with a bicycle leaning against the wall behind him.

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