Join off grid project, helping us with building and gardening on the island of Vis, Croatia

Croácia

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Última atividade
03/10/2022
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We (Swiss/Dutch couple with 3 small children) bought a beautiful and remote piece of land on the island of Vis 6 years ago, with the intention to build a home for our family. Our property is 1.5ha in size and located on the steep northwest side of the island. This side of the island has been abandoned more than 70 years ago and all that is left are a few ruins. All the terraces were once used to grow grapes but are now completely grown over by dense bush and pine forests. Obviously this means a lot of work clearing the land but also offers endless possibilities for creative solutions!
In 2022 we are planning to..

HOUSESITTERS NEEDED LAST WEEK JULY FIRST TWO WEEKS AUGUST!!

- build an outdoor kitchen
- build a ferrocement water storage
- establish a natural pool
- plant more trees
- clear more land to establish a vineyard and food forest

From end of July to mid August we are also looking for housesitters!!
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Projetos artísticos
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Ensino
Jardinagem
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Ajuda em fazenda
Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
You will certainly get a great " off the grid living " experience with all its ups and downs!
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
In general we are in need of people with building (especially carpenters and woodworkers) or gardening skills. People who do not mind to get their hands dirty and work hard of course are always welcome as well!
Housesitting end of July mid August!!
Idiomas
Alemão: Fluente
Inglês: Fluente
Holandês: Fluente
Acomodação
You can bring your own tent or sleep in our caravan. We have a compost toilet, electricity and running water.
Algo mais...
Vis is one of the most remote islands in Croatia and also regarded as one of the most beautyful in the Mediterranean. There are endless possibilities for swimming, kayaking, hiking and exploring the island.
However our location is remote and it takes a 40min walk (20min by car) to the next village and a 20min hike to the next beach. We usually drive twice a week to Vis Town and off course we can give you a ride. Also pick up and drop offs are organised.
Mais alguns detalhes
- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
No wifi available!
Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
Pode aceitar animais
Este anfitrião está aberto a aceitar viajantes com animais de estimação.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Horas previstas
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Comentário feito pelo e sobre o anfitrião (36)

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Intercâmbio cultural:
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26/09/2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Norbert-Franz & Soledad) para o anfitrião

We had 10 amazing and unforgettable days in September with Fleur, Peter, Nia, Neven, Milo, and the nice dogs Lunga and Menta! It was a wonderful experience at a beautiful place, where we was able to be a part of this special project. We could learn a lot about life away from the city, in the middle of nature. The whole family welcomed us very… read more

(Excelente )

06/07/2022

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Bridget & Hugo)

The family stayed with us for 10 days and it was a pleasure having them around.They are very social, respectful and helpful! Hugo helped Peter building an amazing roof. As a carpenter with his own business and many years of experience it was an absolute treat to have him helping and Peter could learn so much from his skills! We are super thankful… read more

(Excelente )

28/06/2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Bridget & Hugo) para o anfitrião

We stayed with our family in our van for 10 days with Peter and Fleur. They did everything to make us feel confortable and the kids were so friendly and fun! Vis is such a beautiful place and it was really interesting to learn about local places and traditions. We liked chatting with Peter about the world and he was happy to have Hugo help him… read more

(Muito Bom )

02/05/2022

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anže & Polona )

Anze and Polona stayed with us for 2 weeks and it was such a treat to have them at our place. They instantly became part of our family and our kids loved them! Anze helped a lot with preparing firewood, moving soil (a lot), plastering and helping Fleur to improve her website, which was a huge help! He was always motivated even though some of the… read more

(Excelente )

27/03/2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anže & Polona ) para o anfitrião

One of the best off-grid experiences, that we'll always remember :)

We've stayed with the family only for two weeks at the end of March 2022. Both Peter and Fleur are very friendly and welcoming and they really try hard and check often that you feel comfortable staying there. The kids Nia, Nevin, and Milo got used to us really quickly and we… read more

(Excelente )

04/07/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maddi) para o anfitrião

I spent almost 3 weeks with the beautiful family of Fleur, Peter, Nia, Nevin and Milo.

This has been my first volunteering ever, and the first time I was travelling alone. An unforgettable and life changing experience. They made it super easy for me, as I felt part of the family and the beautiful community they have created on the island with… read more

(Excelente )

07/06/2021

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marco)

Marco was a great help. He helped us preparing firewood for one week which was anything but easy and eventhough he was not used to physical work in that extend, he put great effort in and did a great job. He was also great with our children! We wish you all the best and see you hopefully again in the future!

(Excelente )

31/05/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marco) para o anfitrião

I was only 1 week on Vis on the property of Peter and Fleur's Family but I learned a lot about so many things like permaculture and and an other view on the life. In the morning was always working time because I arrived on a Monday and normally you work from Monday to Friday 4 hours from 9 to 13.00. And on the last Day of the Week a little bit… read more

(Excelente )

28/12/2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Malena) para o anfitrião

Peter, Fleur and the kids! Sorry for this late review! On August, we were me and my boyfriend Camille, 3 weeks in the paradise this family is building.
Camille helped Peter with the stone sauna construction and I did various tasks during the weeks: most of it was clearing the terraces and making space for the plum trees to grow, taking care of… read more

(Excelente )

09/08/2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sophie) para o anfitrião

Peter and fleur have a lovely vision of self sustainability, thankyou for the inspiration and your generosity in hosting us.

A usual day with peter involves an 8am start (in august to beat the heat), feeding chickens, cutting branches for mulching, digging holes, moving stones and clearing terraces.

After our work hours fleur would have a lovely… read more

(Muito Bom )

25/02/2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jasmine) para o anfitrião

I stayed with Peter, Fleur, Nia, Nevin and Milo for 2 weeks and felt very privileged to stay in such a beautiful part of Vis and enjoy working and hanging out in the outdoors with them. I stayed in their gorgeous little caravan and felt extremely comfortable and cosy, surrounded by peace and nature all the time: a beautiful wild Mediterranean… read more

(Excelente )

27/12/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rowan & Ana)

Ana and Rowan were such a great help! Both of them are great with kids and they really worked hard and helped wherever they could. Ana cleared a lot of land and did a great job limewash painting our kitchen. Rowan helped prepare the foundation for our house which was physically a very tough job and did also a great job plastering the kitchen! But… read more

(Excelente )

02/10/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rowan & Ana) para o anfitrião

This is one extraordinary family! We spent two fantastic weeks with Fleur & Peter and their wild and wonderful kids, Nia, Neven and (new arrival) Milo. As soon as we arrived, we felt welcome and looked after here - they have a really nice work-relax balance and Fleur somehow managed to carry on making delicious healthy meals for us while managing… read more

(Excelente )

13/05/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Federico) para o anfitrião

I spent the best time with Peter, Fleur, Nevin and Nia.
The project they have in in Vis is inspiring. For me it was an amazing opportunity to learn about farming, construction, cooking, and to have a lot of fun playing with Nia and Nevin.
Some tasks can be heavy and physical but always fun and surrounded by the most incredible nature.
Peter and… read more

(Excelente )

27/03/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Federico)

Federico stayed for 2 weeks at our place and was straigt away a part of our family. He is certainly a very hard worker he had to cartweel literally tons of soil from one place to the newly built plant pots and in the second week he helped hand till our terraces. All in all it was 2 weeks very hard physical work which he handled perfectly!
We wish… read more

(Excelente )

06/12/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Christophe & Fanny )

Chris and Fanny stayed with us for 3 weeks. Boths of them were great to have around and fun to hang out with. They helped where ever they could. The tasks included a lot of physical work of cleaning our newly built road from huge piles of wood and shrubs and preparing tons of firewood! They also did a great job painting our kitchen and green house… read more

(Excelente )

06/12/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Paul)

Paul stayed with us for 3 weeks and he was an incredible help. Next to the fact that he is a great guy to hang out with he is also an excellent craftsman who is great in improvising and making the best out of a given situation. Paul made several custom made doors and windows which were far from easy to do and look beautyful. On top of that he also… read more

(Excelente )

05/12/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Paul) para o anfitrião

I spend 3 wonderful weeks with Peter, Fleur, Nia & Nevin and enjoyed very much. Their property lies in the most beautiful place and you have a terrific view on the sea, wherever you are.. what a place to spend your days! I felt very much welcomed by this lovely family, including the dog&cats! They are easygoing and fun to be with. I was very… read more

(Excelente )

29/10/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ingrid)

Ingrid and Fabian stayed with us for one week and boths of them were a big help and showed a lot of motivation to help where ever they could. Fabian helped Peter plastering the greenhouse which he did perfectly. Ingrid helped Fleur picking herbs, making smudge and clearing a footpath all of it she did with a lof of enthusiasm. We really enjoyed… read more

(Excelente )

16/10/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Fabian)

Fabian and Ingrid stayed with us for one week and boths of them were a big help and showed a lot of motivation to help where ever they could. Fabian helped Peter plastering the greenhouse which he did perfectly. Ingrid helped Fleur picking herbs, making smudge and clearing a footpath all of it she did with a lof of enthusiasm. We really enjoyed… read more

(Excelente )

06/10/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Fabian) para o anfitrião

Peter and Fleur have built a really impressive and magical home for them and their cute children Nia and Nevin. My girlfriend Ingrid and me got the chance to join them for one week and enjoyed it a lot to help them with their project!
We helped them building a greenhouse/ wintergarden, making smutch sticks, collecting herbs and cutting away… read more

(Excelente )

06/10/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Fabio)

Fabio and Laura were a huge help and inspiration. They became in no time part of our family our kids are still talking about them:)
Fabio has a lot of practical experience in gardening and permaculture skills and gave us a lot of tipps and insights. We were also able to complete a raised bed with grass rolls, which is a perfect way to use our… read more

(Excelente )

20/09/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Fabio) para o anfitrião

2nd September 2018:
We are leaving Vis early in the morning after two weeks at Peter's land. Sad because we will miss so much this place and its guardians, but happy because now we have good friends in this beautiful island. Nia and Neven are lovely kids, much more than just pretty and wild little humans, they became our friends immediatly and we… read more

(Excelente )

21/07/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Charley) para o anfitrião

First of all I just want to say a HUGE thank you to Peter, Fluer, Neven and Nia for being the biggest bloody legends on Vis! When I arrived at their property I instantly fell in love with the place. Their hospitality was truly unbeatable, so happy and friendly, and such great organic food! I enjoyed the work and working with Peter, we got alot… read more

(Excelente )

14/07/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Charley)

This guy is definititly 6 out 5 stars! He stayed with us for 5 weeks and became in no time part of the family. Besides being a very skilled carpenter he is also a great allrounder and can do basically about everything when it comes to building. Charley helped us building an awesome deck, a roof for our funky greenhouse, an awesome bunk bed for our… read more

(Excelente )

14/07/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Frédéric & Alexandre)

Alex and Fred stayed for two weeks at our place boths of them were a huge help and great guys to have around! They are boths very hard workers and did a great job doing plastering work, boxing, pouring concrete and clearing land.

(Excelente )

03/07/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Frédéric & Alexandre) para o anfitrião

Peter and fleur are amazing host, one of the most wonderful human you could ever meet on earth. The job is not to hard when you have a good rythm. We did mainly handy job as plastering, boxing and gardening. Their childrens are lovely and the land where we lived during the 2 weeks we’ve stayed is paradisac. The food and the accomodation is more… read more

(Excelente )

26/01/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hannah) para o anfitrião

My boyfriend and I stayed with Peter and Fleur last november for one week and we had a beautiful time!
When we arrived, they had prepared a lovely tent for us and getting up in the morning, we could have this beautiful view on the ocean, sometimes even seeing Italy.
It was so inspiring how the family creates their own paradise out "in the wild"… read more

(Excelente )

20/11/2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Joana & Daniel)

Joana and Daniel felt like a part of our family from day one. Next to the "regular work" that needed to be done they helped us from morning to evening with all the little chores that come along with a young family living off the grid! Both of them did way more than we could ever ask from workawayers

Daniel is an excellent woodworker and helped… read more

(Excelente )

02/11/2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Joana & Daniel) para o anfitrião

Only one week on the amazing Vis island, not long - that is for sure!
That place is full of natural life, crystal clear water with green forest, birds, and bees flying everywhere. Peter and Fleur have an amazing and inspiring project in this island, its no doubt off the grid. The simple but efficient way they live makes you feel free from the… read more

(Excelente )

12/07/2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Galen & Nayana)

Its hard to believe that Galen, Nayana and Maru only stayed for one week at our place. Looking back now it feels they stayed for months. We all instantly connected and had an amazing week together!
Galen is an amazing craftsmen and gifted teacher. He helped us making custom windows, bed, saw horses compost bin etc..but foremost he was an amazing… read more

(Excelente )

12/07/2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Adriana & Marco)

Adriana and Marco stayed at our place for one week but it seemed they stayed twice as long. The two did an amazing job in clearing our land. Boths are extremely hardworking and self reliant. Thanks to Marcos knowledge of olive trees we could safe a few very young trees plus learned a lot about how to take care of them!
Both of them are also very… read more

(Excelente )

12/07/2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hanna & Peter)

Thanks Hanna and Lena for your nice feedback:)
The two stayed at our place for two weeks and did an excellent job! They helped us clearing the land, building of raised beds, gardening, painting our kitchen table and taking care of Nia. During their whole stay they were very enthusiastic and always keen to help wherever help was needed. They even… read more

(Excelente )

10/07/2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hanna & Peter) para o anfitrião

My friend Hanna and I spent two weeks in april in Croatia with Peter, Fleur and their two hilarious children Nia and Nevin. We had a great time! Peter and Fleur decided to buy 1,5 hectar land on the island Vis in Croatia. They work hard every day to fullfill their dream to live in total harmony with nature, produce their own food and to live an… read more independent, self determined life. This habit is extremely inspiring, we were getting up at 8.30, having healthy breakfast, starting to work on the land (trying to transform the wild into a garden), having a healthy meal, and spending the rest of the day working some more, playing with the children, chilling in the sun, swimming at beautiful wild beaches or visiting the dreamy little city on the other side of the island.. When we came home, it came as a flash that we missed the balanced way of living, the work in nature, the healthy food, the exciting talks with Peter and Fleur and all the little things we got to know (for example the rosmarin that grows everywhere in Vis).
The beauty of the place with the self-built stone kitchen, the yurte and the big white tent for the guests is breathtaking. But this ist not a chill-out holiday where you only sit with you bud in a hammock the whole day and philosophize about all the beauty around you. This is feeling how challenging nature can be, what it means to live far away from civilization and be forced to rely on your own creativity and intelligence when there is a problem, this is about real responsibility and being part of an extraordinary family. Naturally it is not you on whom all the responsibility lies but when you become part of the place and the family you start to feel what it means to stand on your own two feet and that everything you do has a purpose.
Peter and Fleur are the kindest people you can imagine, it was a pleasure to spend time with them. Both never get tired to answer to the 1000 questions we had and introduce us to all the processes they went throught and also these we became a part of. We laughed a lot, cooked together, and in the evening we often sat together and talked about this and that.
Never to forget Nia, their little, super cute, 3 year old daughter, who is curios about everything and will enchant you with her energetic spirit and open mind. And naturally Nevin, the little one, watching everything from his baby-perspective and commenting us in a language, that was a mysterium for us.
To come to an end we just have to say that it was an experience that strengthened our contact to and knowlegde about nature, inspired our creativity, connected us with exciting personalities and leaves impressions of the beautiful island vis in our minds.

(Excelente )

18/04/2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alex & Julia)

Thanks Julia and Alex for all your hard work!
They were our first workawayers and they exceeded by far our expectations. Julia was an invaluable help in the garden, planting, organising, kitchen, helping out with our kids etc. Alex is a really talented men of all trades and was a great help with all the building projects. We cannot recommend the… read more

(Excelente )

11/04/2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alex & Julia) para o anfitrião

We stayed for 2 month with the family on there beautyful place and enjoyed it there. It's a lovely family.
The Project is awesome and it is a nice way to live.

We were building a woodhouse with a workbench, watertanks, highbeets and did many other handy jobs. There was also a lot of gardening to do, planting seeds and cleaning terrasses.
The… read more

(Excelente )

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