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Cozy living in the mountains of Paal, Austria

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Disponibilité

  2025 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Au moins trois semaines

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  • Description

    Description

    This is a homestay in the mountains of Austria. The house is located high up in complete solitude, surrounded by gorgeous mountains, valleys, pastures and forests. We are only a very short distance away from several of Austria's famous ski areas. I am a former Austrian expat who has returned to her home country. My personal background is in medical biochemistry and English Literature, and I work from home. I have epilepsy. I've worked with many volunteers in the past and it has been such a wonderful experience. Several volunteers have remained life-long friends! The house is a historical farmhouse, about 400 years old, completely renovated and updated. The goal is to be self-sustainable. Here, nature is straight out the back yard (literally) and hiking trails abound. It's a shared common opinion that this historic farmhouse built and maintained in the traditional Austrian cultural style is inspiring, motivating, and conducive to creative endeavors (go for it if you'd like!). It's the perfect match for someone ready to embrace life in the Alps and in the backcountry.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Bénévolat
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Jardinage
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Politique/justice sociale
    Dev. durable
    Culture
    Dev. personnel
    Ferme
    Bénévolat
    Soin des plantes
    Musique
    Livres
    Langues
    Écriture
    Animaux
    Nature
    Sports d’hiver
    Montagne
    Activités en plein air
    Randonnée
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Because I am bilingual English/German, I'd be happy to help you practice either language. I am a former expat, so I have lots of personal travel experience to share. For a total of six years, I used to work as a shepherd high up and off-grid in the Austrian Alps, so naturally I am very familiar with traditional Austrian culture - and happy to share. Apart from that, I love to learn about and get to know peeps from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. This type of connection is one of the main reasons why past volunteer experiences were of such high value!

  • Aide

    Aide

    I am looking for help with the household, namely cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and general housekeeping. This is a private homestead, thus, Workawayers won't be helping with any tasks relating to business and won't be asked to help with any profitable projects.

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Allemand: Courant
    Anglais: Courant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    Because I am bilingual English/German, I'd be happy to help you practice either language if you'd like.

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    Private room and writing desk, private bathroom. I provide all meals.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    I am in my Forties, female. Friends from around the world regularly come to visit, so does my family from Austria. We often hike and share meals together. The "we" in this statement automatically includes any Workawayer if they choose to! Don't be mistaken though: Because of the location in the midst of the mountains, the ideal Workawayer for this homestay also appreciates solitude in nature.

    If you are into Winter Sports: Several fantastic ski areas are minutes away.

    On a totally different note: The house has two historic, restored wood-burning stoves. One of them is for cooking and has its own bread-baking oven. There is also an electric stove for cooking.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    The Wifi connection is stellar. You basically have free scheduling. As long as things get done, the work you do for me can be scheduled around your work as a digital nomad. I run my entire business online from home, so I know firsthand what the digital worklife and career entails. Note: You will not be asked to help with any tasks related to my business or to help with profitable projects of any kind.

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    There are no hookups, but there is plenty of room to park the camper/motorhome.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Plus de 2

  • Mes animaux

    Mes animaux

    Pete

    Pete is a 4yo rescue Border Collie who is looking forward to meeting you!

N° de référence hôte : 252655717551

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