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Pioneer phase of offgrid permaculture project surrounded by beautiful old cork forests in Sardinia, Italy

  • Last activity : 28 Jan 2026

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hey dear friends,

    we are Till and Tzegha and our two sons Luam (11) and Amit (10). We have been living on Sardinia for more than four years and decided two years ago to go one step further in our vision and start building our own off-grid homestead and hopefully the first stone of a thriving local neighborhood community.

    Last year we moved to a beautiful piece of land in the north-east of Sardinia in the area called Gallura, which we are about to transform into a permaculture place and a little seminar centre in the coming years. We also wish to become one of the first homesteads of a growing local network of international people and families to build a loose local community here in the hills. We are surrounded by beautiful old cork forests and bizarre granit rock formations. It is a silent and still very natural area, yet not far to beautiful beaches and nice cities like Tempio Pausania and Olbia

    Currently we are in the process of finishing our clay built Tinyhouse, that will soon become our family home. (now we are still living in a caravan) So in the next few months we can use some help and experienced hands in the building process.
    Next to that, we are planing to restyle our veggie field and transform it into a multifunctional food growing area with highbeds, some terasses, trees, a little greenhouse and whichever other beautiful ideas will still come.
    Another project for the coming time is to finish building our volunteer area, which already includes an outdoor kitchen and a second compost toilet. We will soon also build some roofs and bamboo walls for our guest caravans.

    We have different options to host you. We have several caravans, a tent and of course, you can come and stay in your own camper or tent on our land. Please note that we are still in the early stages of our project, thus the existing infrastructure is still very basic (Community outdoor kitchen, compost toilet and a simple, but usually warm outdoor shower).

    After having hosted quite a few volunteers it is important for us to mention that we ask you to only come when you feel self motivated and willing to participate in a pioneer phase which can be quite demanding in many ways. Also be responsible for your own mental and physical health. Please tell us beforehand if you have any psychological or physical challenges so we can ensure a good and safe stay.

    Many kind regards and maybe see you soon!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Self development
    Farming
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    Photography
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Drawing & painting
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Dancing
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are an intercultural Family from Germany and Eritrea with two wonderful homeschooled young boys. We have a lot of experience in free learning and love to live a free live in general.
    We thrive in international contexts and love to have volunteers and guests from all parts of the world. Just recently we sat around our garden table with people from five continents - just beautiful!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with setting up the infrastructure on our off grid homestead. Currently we are in the finishing of a tiny clay house for our family and building a volunteer/ guest area with an outdoor-kitchen, several caravans, an outside shower and a compost toilet.
    Next to that we will be reshaping and planting our summer veggie garden soon again, for which terraces and a little green house will need to be build.
    There is also always work to do in our herbal fields, such as in the orchard and in the olive grove.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Tigrinya: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Arabic: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Our kids are very interested in improving their English and Italian skills with our volunteers.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can provide you with a caravan and bedding.
    Though for now it is still preferable if you are able to bring your own camper or tent, as we have still rather little accommodation spaces. Our place is still very basic but we have set up already a simple guest and volunteer infrastructure.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    By car, our place is an half an hour away from beautiful beaches, 5 minutes from the nice village of Luogosanto and 20 mintues from the ancient city of Tempio Pausania. Olbia with its ferry terminal and airport is 1 hour car drive away.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Our land has a lot of space for vans and tents!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Cuba (3 years)

    Cuba is middle size, very calm family dog. So far all our guests and volunteers got along very well with him.

Host ref number: 949393529999

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