Hands-on community life creating, growing & living together in Gallizien, Austria

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  Descrição

  We are a young and growing intentional community, founded by two families – each with years of community living experience. In autumn 2024 we moved to a beautiful property in Vellach, Carinthia (Austria), right next to the river Vellach and surrounded by forests and mountains.
  
  # 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, only one person is working full time – someone is usually with the kids, and the kids are sometimes in school and often around. They love meeting new people, and they're pretty great company.
  
  Our core values: nonviolent communication, sustainability, independence – and doing right by the next generation.
  
  # Where we're headed
  Our goal is genuine self-sufficiency. We have 2 hectares of land – enough for a huge food forest, extensive vegetable garden, 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're someone who enjoys getting your hands dirty, thinking creatively and being part of something real, you'll fit right in.
  
  # What's coming up – May & June 2025
  We have a packed season ahead:
  
  Construction & Infrastructure
  
  - Wastewater system renovation + natural treatment pond with water plants (May)
  - New pond outlet – a small stream across the property (June)
  - Well drilling + full drinking water installation (June)
  - Outdoor composting toilet (June)
  - Fiberglass internet connection – being laid along the road right now (May)
  - Long-term: tiny house prep, duck shelter, chicken coop
  
  Garden
  
  - Potatoes with hay mulch method – no-dig, all by hand (May)
  - Kiwi berry trellis structure (May)
  - Raised bed dismantling & repurposing (June)
  - Ongoing: weeding, wood cutting, charcoal production, soil improvement with hot compost, EM & Bokashi
  
  # Other important things:
  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 – but we don't bother too much about covering always. 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

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  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 (construction, 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 work
  We don't count hours – we trust each other. We have regular evening meetings where we talk through the next day's plans, share updates and match jobs to skills and interests. We recommend joining these – it's also just a nice way to connect.
  
  # Kitchen
  - All food is organic
  - Almost always vegan (meat occasionally, always with a vegan option)
  - No sugar, no sweets, no dairy provided
  - Cooking together is very welcome – and very normal here
  - You'll still enjoy the food, we promise
  
  Garden
  
  - Large vegetable garden + open field
  - Lots to do: planting, weeding, soil care, composting, wood cutting
  - Current focus: hay mulch potato setup, kiwi berry trellis, soil improvement with EM & Bokashi
  
  Construction
  
  - We're in the middle of several big projects this season (see description for details)
  - Construction help is very welcome – no experience necessary for most tasks, skilled hands even more so
  - Projects range from earthworks to carpentry to water systems

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Alemão: Fluente
  Inglês: Fluente
  Francês: Fluente
  Holandês: Fluente
  Espanhol: 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 speak 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, woodwork, carpentry, construction, 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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    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 2025. 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. 🧴 Hygiene: We have a biological wastewater treatment system. You are not allowed to use conventional shampoo, toothpaste, makeup or similar products anywhere on the property. Certified biodegradable alternatives can be provided on request – just let us know before you arrive. 📵 Digital Detox: Smartphone use is restricted in the kitchen and living room. Your room and the garden are your space – use your phone freely there. 🐕 Pets:

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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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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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