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Welcome! We are happy you found your way here. Let us introduce you to our beautiful project!
We are first and foremost a spirituality-based project, focused on local development and holistic regeneration in the realms of ecology, environment, economics, and social service. It's a place that invites you to develop personally, cultivate a service-oriented mindset, connect with nature, live in a communal, purposeful, and eco-friendly way, and explore, build, and deepen your spiritual practice.
We are not a traditional ashram, classic intentional community, or full-on eco village, although we share similarities with all three. Neither are we "off the grid", as we value being connected to the world around us (socially, economically, politically, culturally). If you are looking for any of the aforementioned places, then other great initiatives might suit you better! If you are looking for a project that holds a unique combination of all, you are in the right place.
Zooming in on the spiritual aspect of the project; we follow the Indian born tantric tradition called Ananda Marga. The tradition has a two fold focus; Self-realization through ancient yogic practices such as meditation, and selfless service to the benefit of all of life. However, we welcome people regardless of their spiritual engagement. We cherish diversity in the social, cultural, spiritual, and religious backgrounds. Most important to us is that you bring an open and respectful attitude towards the tradition and its cultural guidelines. Examples are modest clothing, sattvic diet, and no nudity, alcohol, drugs, or smoking on the land.
It should be said that our project is ever-changing, evolving, and beautifully imperfect. We are far from an idyllic paradise, and most people get from time to time challenged by e.g. living in a communal setting, living remotely, and the diversity in people. Those who embrace the challenge and take responsibility for their emotions, thoughts, and actions are the ones growing the most. We welcome your humanness in all its expressions, as long as it comes with the readiness to "do the work".
The final highlight concerns that we are a place both of Being and Doing. We deeply cherish mediation and abiding in peaceful states of Being. At the same time, we like to Do. We are action-oriented and motivated to be of service. Accordingly, we look for people who take ownership, show proactivity, and are eager to contribute.
This is our place in a nutshell. However, the project holds far more than words can describe. We welcome you to immerse yourself and experience it firsthand.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
What we offer is all the beauty that comes along with being part of this unique project. You will belong to a spiritually and ecologically minded community, get challenged and grow, be part of spiritual practices such as kiirtan and meditation (optional), have access to inspiring knowledge and visions on a regenerative world, live in the midst of astonishing nature, receive spiritual teachings, and support from spiritual guides through your inner and outer journey. Practically speaking, we offer various living conditions. Depending on the season and demand, we have community houses, dormitories, private rooms, tents, or caravans available. Throughout your time here you will enjoy healthy, mostly locally sourced, satvik food (yogic diet vegetarian without onion, garlic, mushrooms). With love prepared by our kitchen team!
Help
We are looking for committed, long-term (at least 1 month) volunteers who are truly intrinsically motivated to be of service and contribute to our mission to create a more regenerative world. Our place consists of a wide range of teams. This means that there is lots of diversity in the kind of volunteering work we offer. Find current open opportunities below. Ps. We offer sponsored volunteer spots, funded by the European Solidarity Corps!
Fundraising
Become part of our Fundraising team, put your writing, administrative, and organizational skills into practice, and arrange the funds that allow our project to flourish.
Kitchen
Learn (even) more about cooking as a part of the Kitchen team and prepare healthy meals daily for the community.
Human Flow
Do you love our own species and communicating with them? Come and support in recruitment, facilitating team building activities, and administrative tasks.
Cleaning and Beautification
We are looking for a lover of tidiness and a creator of beauty, to make our spaces cosy, organized, beautiful, and clean.
Agriculture
We are looking for a lover of nature and green, who enjoys working outdoors and is motivated to take care of the land, by planting, weeding, watering, seeding, harvesting, and more.
Maintenance
Join us as a handy person to contribute to the smooth operation and upkeep of the facilities on our beautiful land.
Logistics
Come and support us in running the daily logistics that allow the project to run smoothly.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
Volunteers usually sleep in dormitories (maximum 6 people) or in tents, depending on what is availabe. There are separate rooms and dorms for men and women. During summertime we also camp on the land. We provide you with three healthy vegan meals daily. The use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes as well as the consumption of non-vegetarian food is not permitted on the property.
What else ...
Due to the high amount of applications, we currently do not have the capacity to reply to all applications. If you havent received a reply within 2 weeks, it means that we (currently) choose to not move forward with you. Even when you dont receive an answer, know that we do actually appreciate the efforts you put in your applicantion <3
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
You can park you campervan on the (parking lot of the) land.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We can only recommend having James in your project because it will be not only a great help but he has a lot to… read more
What was initially meant to be a month or two stay turned into me living here for about 8 months. In this time this community and the people I was surrounded by changed my… read more
Always ready to learn, explore and jump in to help!
Very much recommend having Irene and Lorris with you!
Good luck in your journey and hope our paths will cross again sooner or later!
I met a lot of incredible people here, it's a place where a lot of things happen, a place where I spend only 2 month but I feel like I have been a really long… read more
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We can only recommend having James in your project because it will be not only a great help but he has a lot to… read more
What was initially meant to be a month or two stay turned into me living here for about 8 months. In this time this community and the people I was surrounded by changed my… read more
Always ready to learn, explore and jump in to help!
Very much recommend having Irene and Lorris with you!
Good luck in your journey and hope our paths will cross again sooner or later!
I met a lot of incredible people here, it's a place where a lot of things happen, a place where I spend only 2 month but I feel like I have been a really long… read more
