Community life, gardening and relaxing at our private river beach in Gallizien, Austria

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  ## For July and August we especially welcome support in the kitchen and household – who's up for that? ##
  
  We are a young and growing intentional community, founded by two families – each with years of community living experience. In autumn 2026 we moved to a beautiful property in Gallizien, Carinthia (Austria), right next to the river Vellach and surrounded by forests and mountains. It's such a beautiful place that we're grateful to be here every day – even though there's still a lot to fix, build and figure out before life here runs smoothly!
  
  Who we are
  Four adults and four kids (ages 3–10) share this place and this vision. Most of us are around during the day – one person works a regular job, the others are here, with the kids or on the road. The kids love meeting new people and are pretty great company.
  
  Our core values: nonviolent communication, sustainability, independence – and doing right by the next generation.
  
  Where we're headed
  Our goal is to become less dependent on the economic system – which involves a lot of layers and a lot of work. We have 2 hectares of land – enough for a huge food forest, extensive vegetable garden, composting systems, energy production and much more. We're just getting started, and there's a lot to build, plant and figure out together.
  
  This is not a finished, polished place – it's a living project, and we love it that way. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty, thinking creatively and being part of something real, you'll fit right in.
  
  What's coming up – July & August 2026
  
  Cooking & Household (most important right now!):
  - Cooking good organic vegan meals with our own seasonal vegetables – for up to 15 people each day
  - Keeping the place running: laundry, cleaning the kitchen twice a day, bathroom care etc.
  
  Garden:
  - Harvesting vegetables and fruits, preserving them for winter
  - Ongoing: weeding, wood cutting, charcoal production, soil improvement with hot compost, EM & Bokashi
  
  And there's always something going on beyond that – we're in the middle of several bigger infrastructure and building projects this season. If you're curious about natural building, water systems or earthworks, check out the help section below for more details.
  
  A few things to know before you arrive
  We want to be upfront, because life here might be quite different from what you're used to:
  
  Food – We eat little to no meat, no dairy, no sweets or alcohol provided. You're very welcome to bring your own and store it in your space or the guest fridge – no judgment. But please join community meals anyway. That's where the real connection happens.
  
  Communication – We practice nonviolent communication: honest, direct and kind. It might sound a little unfamiliar at first, but it comes from a good place.
  
  Bodies – You might occasionally see naked people, especially around the river. We are not a nudist community – we just don't stress about it too much. Please don't feel uncomfortable, and please don't make others feel uncomfortable either.
  
  Hygiene products – We have a biological sewage system. Please bring certified biodegradable shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant etc. Not sure what to get? Don't worry – we can provide alternatives. Just let us know in advance.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Prática de idiomas

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Ensino

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Política/justiça social

  

  Vegetariano/vegano

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Fazenda

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Mochilão

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Caminhada

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Praia

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Camping
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Carinthia is stunningly beautiful – mountains, forests, and the river Vellach right at our doorstep. Swimming in the river is a daily ritual in summer. Some of us do it in winter too. You'll understand when you're here.
  
  But beyond the scenery: you'll get a real look at intentional community life. How do people actually make decisions together? How do you practice nonviolent communication when things get tricky? How do you build systems – water, waste, food – from scratch, with your own hands?
  
  You'll leave with practical skills (gardening, natural building, composting) and maybe a few new ideas about how life could look.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  How we organise the tasks
  We don't count hours – we trust everyone to do as much as they are willing to give. If we feel a lack of motivation, we'll talk about it – and we usually find a task that fits. We have regular morning meetings where we talk through the day's plans, share updates and match tasks to skills and interests. We'd love for you to join these – it's also just a nice way to connect.
  
  Workawayers are always free to switch tasks, take a break or sit out a day entirely. Nothing here is an obligation. We adjust daily based on energy, skills and interest.
  
  One important thing: we are responsible for your health and safety while you're here. We never let anyone pick up even a hammer without a proper introduction first. You'll get a safety briefing for each tool before you use it – that's not bureaucracy, that's just how we care for each other.
  
  Where we'd love your support:
  
  Kitchen & Household
  - Cooking organic, mostly vegan meals together – for up to 15 people
  - Keeping a shared home running: laundry, cleaning, kitchen care
  - You'll learn a lot about cooking without sugar, dairy or meat – and still making food people are genuinely excited about
  
  Garden
  - Weeding, harvesting, preserving for winter
  - No-dig methods, soil biology, composting, EM & Bokashi, charcoal production
  - Understanding where food actually comes from – from seed to plate
  
  Community life
  - Joining our morning meetings and daily rhythms
  - Spending time with the kids (always optional, never a babysitting obligation)
  - Language exchange – we switch between German and English daily, sometimes mid-sentence
  
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  Things happening here that you might get to experience:
  We're in the middle of several bigger projects this season. You are NOT asked to help on these – but your daily life here will be shaped by them, and if you're curious and want to get involved, Moritz is happy to explain and teach. Past workawayers have described these as some of their highlights:
  
  - Natural water systems & well installation
  - Earthworks and pond tasks
  - Duck shelter & composting toilet tasks
  - Clay and lime plaster, timber tasks
  
  Take a look at our references to get a feel for how we work and live together with workawayers.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Alemão: Fluente
  Inglês: Fluente
  Holandês: Fluente
  Espanhol: Intermediário
  Francês: Intermediário
  Swedish: Iniciante

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  Day-to-day, we switch freely between German and English – sometimes mid-sentence. You'll get to practice both naturally. Almost all adults are able to speak some French too, though it's not our everyday language. Dutch, Swedish and Spanish are also spoken to varying degrees within the community. Don't worry if your German is basic – we're patient and happy to help you practice.
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  Acomodação

  #DigitalDetox
  In our kitchen/living room, the smartphone usage is restricted. You can use your phone in your room or outside.
  
  #biologicalShampoo
  Since we have a biological wastewater treatment only, you are NOT ALLOWED to use non-organic shampoo or toothpaste anywhere on our property (this also applies to makeup and other products that enter the sewer system). We provide acceptable alternatives upon request.

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  Algo mais...

  # About our references
  Two of the adults ran a community farm in southern Germany until 2022, where they hosted a large number of workawayers over several years. We moved to Austria to start fresh – and we're genuinely excited to have that energy back.
  
  We write references on request, or when someone leaves one first. Just ask – we're happy to do it.
  
  # Time off
  The area is fantastic for hiking, cycling and swimming. Klopeiner See and other lakes are nearby. The town of Völkermarkt has everything you need for supplies. We're happy to give tips!
  
  # Tags
  sustainability, ecological, permaculture, no-dig, composting, biochar, bokashi, EM, food forest, natural building, earthworks, water management, well, composting toilet, tiny house, intentional community, community living, self-sufficiency, vegan, organic, gardening, farming, upcycling, recycling, open source, linux, attachment parenting, nonviolent communication, wwoof, wwoofing
  
  nachhaltig, Nachhaltigkeit, Gemeinschaft, Permakultur, Selbstversorger, biologisch, ökologisch, Kompostklo, Lehmbau, Naturbauen, Wasserversorgung, Brunnen, Teich, Klärteich, Tiny House, gewaltfreie Kommunikation, bedürfnisorientierte Erziehung, Bokashi, Kompost, Heißrotte, vegan, vegetarisch, Garten, Feld, Holz, Zimmermann, Baustelle
  
  # Privacy:
  Faces on our profile are blurred for privacy reasons, especially those of kids and people who couldn't be asked.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  📶 Internet: Good WiFi on the property – fiberglass connection coming in May 2026. Cell reception is poor, so don't count on mobile data. 🚬 Smoking: One community member smokes occasionally (always outside), so we're relaxed about smokers – as long as it stays outdoors.

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Since we have a biological wastewater treatment only, you are NOT ALLOWED to use non-organic shampoo or toothpaste anywhere on our property (this also applies to makeup and other products that enter the sewer system). We provide acceptable alternatives upon request.

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  Pode aceitar animais

  Yes, but: Animals are generally not allowed inside the house. If you're travelling with a dog/cat/frog/rat/owl, it can stay in your tent/van or in the garden – as long as it's family-friendly, well-trained, and you manage their waste responsibly (we're an organic farm, so this matters to us).

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  Mais de 2

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