Help us with regenerative farming in beautiful spot in the Austrian Alps in Brand-Laaben, Austria

Austria

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2020

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We moved out from the city to the Austrian Alps to set up a Regenerative farm with the philosophy of Permaculture. We are a film producer documenting the process, and a professional Chef who is fulfilling a dream to set up a "from Farm to Table Restaurant". We are learning by doing!!! Our main aim is to live from the farm by 2030, and share our experiences with anyone who wants to know!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience a permaculture farm in the early stages.
Learning a sustainable life
Grafting and planting fruit trees
Renovation of old building, excavation, plumbing, insulation, roofing
Learn local way of Austrian Alpine living.
good food
hikes through forest
learning from qualified chef- bread baking, pastry, cooking
soap making, beeswax cloths
preparing wool and feathers for knitting, pillows etc
drying herbs
Rotation grazing of sheep and chicken under Regenerative Agriculture principals
Help
Specific things in 2020;
Firstly just a willingness to participate!!
Fruit and vegetable planting, growing, harvesting.
Renovating, building new roof on farm house, excavating and rebuilding old earth cellar and new outside insulation.
Wood chopping
Creating fish ponds
Terracing our land
Regenerative Landscaping
Animal care
Baking, fermenting and preserving
and many other things!!!!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Simple room in the attic heated with wood stove, not well insulated however beautiful with great views!
Outdoor shower - compost toilet
What else ...
Vienna is a 1 hour bus ride away
Train station 10min by bus
Local town 10min by car/bus
lots of hiking possibilities in the area itself.
Night sitting and cooking around fire
Scenic views
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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08/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Matěj) for host

Thank you Nicole and Volkmar for this experience. I only stayed for a week but it was enough to get the idea about what it takes to try to become self-sufficient. Although I probably came in a busy period, I still had an opportunity to learn new things :) I also had to spend a lot of time in front of Nicole's computer sorting out my own sudden… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Muhammad & Silvan)

Muhammad stayed in the COVID19 lockdown with us for 2 months so we got to know him very well!! Always ready to give a hand, always smiling, always eager to learn new things and share his own experiences. He was also no problem with being on his own, often going for walks and curious about finding new insects, forest animals, herbs and the odd… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Muhammad & Silvan) for host

Came to Austria during the time of Corona pandemic and later lockdown of the country. Volkmar and Nicole accepted me at their paradise and I was there feeling like home for two months. I’m so grateful to meet them. Among the nicest people I’ve ever met. They welcomed me like family and care so much about their guest. So caring and I still can’t… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Natsumi & Koko) for host

Sorry for very late feedback.
It was my first Workaday experience. I literally can't ask any better. I spent an amazing week with Nicole, Volkmar and little cute animals at top of the unbelievably beautiful mountain.
I felt like I was home there. They are really kind and very lovely. Nicole's foods were the BEST.
I learned a lot about plants,… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host

A permaculture dream in its early stages. In a marvelous spot above the forests of Vienna. With absolutely lovely folk making it come true. And the best autumn weather framing a perfect experience.

There is a lot I am grateful for, but as the project progresses the tasks change, so it is quite pointless to list what I've done and learned. The… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host

Sorry for the late feedback, but it is something that I just wanted to do, because I felt so nice!

Volkmar and Nicole are amazing, they are super friendly and make you feel like in home!

It was an extraordinary experience, If you want to get away from "normal" life and disconnect a little. This is your place!!

You will have time for everything,… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jasper & Rosanne)

Jasper and Rosanne were wonderful to have around. Caring, interesting discussions and just a willingness to get in there and do the work that was needed. Very easy going couple. We thank you and the geese thank you for all the attention and care they received! Good luck in finding your own place!

(Excellent )

01/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jasper & Rosanne) for host

Very highly recommended hosts!

Most important aspect for us: they breathe and live permaculture. In just over a week we really learned a lot and deeply regretted not being able to stay longer.

And then some of the many, many bonuses:

1) amazing hospitality and generosity

2) Volkmar's infectious laughter and ingenious DIY skills

3) Nicole's… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Valerio & Betty) for host

Dear Stollen friends,
thank you so much for the lovely two weeks we spent with you, having funny talks, learning how to bake fantastic stollen and other pastries and breads with the nicest teacher ever, Nicole! :), having a cool drums session and taking part in a professionnal interview with Volkmar!

We are very thankful we could get our first… read more

(Excellent )

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