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Hello, I am Yves, originally from Belgium but living on beautiful Vis island, Croatia, for the past few years. I have been busy with various projects and have a fluctuating community of friends and workawayers coming and going to the island, in order to give a hand when needed. Here are the most important projects we are currently nurturing :
⦿ ECO FARMING / ECO VILLAGE PROJECT (HILLS ABOVE VIS) : ALL YEAR LONG
We are developing a eco-village / eco-farming project on a biiiiig piece of land (6 hectars) on the hills above Vis. We aim at building a multi purpose venue including accommodation units, gardens, space for cultural events and education, as well as necessary infrastructure to host wellness retreats and active holidays.
At the start, the land was completely overtaken by nature (no human activity for more than 100 years), and since we arrived we worked on access and facilities (road, water, communal kitchen, basic shower, toilets...), cleared land and started growing vegetables, built an A frame cabin, a communal house and a workshop ; then started restoring an old stone house.
We tragically lost our master builder and dear friend in a car accident two years ago, and since then have been slowing down the progresses here, as we couldn't find anyone with the skills and mindset to replace Mate.
If you think that could be you, feel free to reach out!
Several types of profiles are interesting to us:
- Master builder : If you have lots of experience with building (wood, concrete etc..), know how to lead a team and manage a project, love nature and DIY mindset, this may be your dream life around the corner!
- House sitters : For periods of lower activity, we welcome house sitters to take care of the place and work on smaller projects (maintening gardens, clearing zones, make the space nice and cozzy...).
- Builders : we are building several objects (A Frame cabins, compost toilets, storage,...) and welcome helping hands who know about woodwork and construction in general (concrete, water systems, mechanic...)
- Stoneworkers : we have lots of hundreds of years old stone walls to fix and repair, as well as 2 stone houses, and work on their restauration. Stoneworkers and people with stone knowledge are highly welcome!!!!!
- Gardeners & Farmers : taking care of animals, clearing land, watering garden, collecting vegetables, planting / cutting trees, etc.
- If you have skills like ability to drive a bulldozer or operate a chainsaw, let us know!
⦿ BEACH & CAMPING (IN KOMIZA) : MAY/JUNE/JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
We are in charge of a beach in Komiza and have prepared it from scratch last year: access, water, electricity, deck, beach bar, showers... We are now going for season 2 and want to arrange it in the best possible way, with a building camp in may. Above the beach we are preparing a camping for our crew and artists, and we'll be looking for:
- Carpenters, metal workers etc...to help us with the setup
- Beach boys and girls, who will make sure the beach is clean, tidy and inviting, at all times
- Sound and light technicians: if you know your ways with soundsystems, sound engineering for bands or lighting, you are most welcome to help us make the beach sound and look wonderful!
- Bartenders: we may need extra hands behind the bar, if you have experience let us know!
⦿ ECO, FAMILY FESTIVAL (IN VIS AND KOMIZA) : APRIL AND MAY
An eco, family friendly festival blending traditional island practices and green innovation, with workshops, lectures, concerts, movies and more. Dates are set for 31st may and 1st june. We'll be looking for:
- Festival volunteers, who will help with various tasks before, during and after the festival : artist hospitality, decoration, building, social media managers, photographers...there are many ways for you to contribute!
⦿ GLOBAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC FESTIVAL (IN KOMIZA) : AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
A beautiful music festival rooted in the Global Underground, showcasing bands and dj's from all over the world, happening on 18/19/20/21 september.
We'll be looking for:
- Builders, mechanics, painters, light & sound technicians (etc.) to help with the festival buildup.
- Festival volunteers, who will help with various tasks before, during and after the festival : artist hospitality, decoration, building, social media managers, photographers...there are many ways for you to contribute!
There may be other events and projects popping up in the meantime, feel free to contact us and we'll see if there is a match!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As people have been living on the island 2000 years ago, being here will teach you a lot about ancient culture and history of the dalmatian region, from the Roman empire to the war of Yugoslavia. Vegetation is rich and abundant, so there is a lot to learn on that field too. If you work with us, you'll learn about farming in the Mediterranean climate, about carpentry, or about running cultural events. We also all love to cook, and we like to ferment things!
Ideally, we would like you to stay with us at least for 10 days, so there is time not only for helping out, but also for swimming, hiking, and unlocking the island hidden secrets! On site, we have solar panels, basic shower, many hammocks, 4, lovely neighbors, incredible panoramic view, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
We provide you 3 meals a day and accommodation in exchange of 5 hours help per day, 5 days a week.
Help
We are interested in various types of skills and hope you may be able to contribute with some of the following:
- Carpenters
- Stone workers
- Plumbers, mechanics, concrete experts...
- Farmers and gardeners (especially with permaculture knowledge)
- Light and sound technicians
- House sitters, cooks, cleaners
- Artists
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Croatian: 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
We can provide tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, and hammocks.
We provide you 3 meals a day and accommodation in exchange of 5 hours help per day, 5 days a week.
What else ...
You can get to Vis town by foot in half an hour, and by car in 15 minutes.
There is plenty to do on the island, don't worry!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have lots of space and you can park your campervan on the land, not a problem at all!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I appreciate the fluidity between work and play sparking constant creativity and conversation. It’s a freeing place to be and I think everyone with an open heart and mind who values outdoor living and independent… read more
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I appreciate the fluidity between work and play sparking constant creativity and conversation. It’s a freeing place to be and I think everyone with an open heart and mind who values outdoor living and independent… read more
They stayed for about a month, and we would gladly have them stayed for more. They helped us preparing all the… read more
I can't wait to visit them again and enjoy the best spot in the island.
Thanks for everything hermanos!
The site is amazing and the view from the top is breathtaking. Also Vis Island is a… read more
The property is in a beautiful forest overlooking 3 of the 4 coasts of the island with no road noise and clear sky. The work was varied with loads of opertunitys to learn and the project is super fun to be a part of.
Yves and Mate… read more
