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Experience off-grid eco-farm lifestyle and self-sufficiency


The experience

We are building an ecologically regenerative, off-grid living space nestled in the forested hills of the beautiful Banská Štiavnica region. We work towards creating a diverse and resilient farm, as well as a welcoming space for retreat and education focused on regenerative living.

Our approach is guided by holistic frameworks such as permaculture, holistic management, keyline design, and silvopasture.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Activities & Shift

Current projects include:

Natural stone and wood construction
Gardening and planting
Fencing
Animal care
Food preparation and cooking
Setting up water systems and improving road access
Cleaning, firewood preparation, and general farm maintenance
Supporting our online presence and documenting regenerative practices
Processing our organic produce (milk, plants, meat, eggs) for personal use


Rules

🧹 Keeping things in order

Leave it as you found it.
Please clean, wash and put things back after using them. This applies to rooms, communal areas, dishes, tools and other equipment.

Separate waste.

plastic
metal
glass
paper
general waste
food waste suitable for animals
organic waste for composting

Kitchen sink:
Please don't pour oily water or used coffee grounds down the kitchen sink. Dispose of oily water as instructed and put coffee grounds into the appropriate organic waste.

Fires:
Please ask before starting or tending any fire anywhere on the property.

Personal belongings:
Please keep personal belongings in your private accommodation and leave communal areas clear.

Noise:
For loud music, films, radio, etc., please use headphones or check with others first that the noise is okay.

Candles:
No candles or open flames in accommodation.

🐄 Animals

Our animals live here and should feel safe and undisturbed at all times.

If you'd like to approach or pet an animal, please ask first.
Please never feed the animals without permission, even if they seem to be asking for food.

🚽 Hygiene & Toilets
Natural cosmetics only.
We use natural, biodegradable products such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste and sunscreen.
Peeing outside is fine. 🌱--but please do so away from communal areas and places where people gather.
After using the toilet, cover your waste with the organic material provided (ash, sawdust or leaves).
Wet wipes, tampons, sanitary products and other synthetic materials must never go into the composting toilets. Please put them in the general waste.

Please don't use high-power appliances without checking with us first. This includes appliances such as:
electric heaters,kettles,hair dryers
high-power fans
refrigerators or freezers