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Cultural exchange

5.0
(30 reviews)30

The experience

Life here moves to the rhythm of the Soča River and the Julian Alps near Tolmin. We're a small family — a maker, designer, artist, and very curious 4-year-old — welcoming EU citizens for genuine cultural exchange. Shared meals, stories, adventures, creativity. We paraglide, climb, walk, and make things. A sculpture garden, creative workshops, and yoga and meditation sessions are all taking shape. EU citizens only. Not a working stay.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Who We’re Looking For

We love welcoming curious, creative people—but this space really thrives when guests bring strong hands-on skills, real experience, and a solid work ethic.

We’re specifically looking for people who:

Have proven experience using power tools safely and confidently (this is essential)
Can work independently in woodworking, metalworking, or fabrication
Are comfortable with CAD / 3D design software and understand how to turn ideas into buildable plans
Have a background in design, architecture, construction, or making
Are physically capable and happy doing practical, hands-on tasks every day
Can see what needs doing and get on with it without needing constant direction

This is a cultural exchange focused on sharing skills and ideas, but daily life is active and practical. We’re not a good fit for complete beginners or people looking for a purely relaxed stay. The best experiences here happen with people who are reliable, capable, and ready to contribute.

The Vision

Our long-term dream is to grow this place into a small creative community—a space where people come together to:

Design and build meaningful projects
Explore art, making, and craftsmanship
Share knowledge across different skills and backgrounds
Create a beautiful, functional environment with gardens, structures, and spaces to live and work in
Grow food, flowers, and ideas side by side

We’re not just hosting—we’re slowly shaping a place where creativity, nature, and collaboration meet.
Daily Rhythm

We start early and make the most of the day:

Start: around 7:00 AM
Finish: around 12:00 (midday)

Mornings are focused and productive, working together on projects, building, designing, or outdoor tasks. After lunch, the day is yours to enjoy.

You can head to the Soča River (5 minutes away), explore the mountains straight from the house, relax, or follow your own interests.

What Makes a Good Fit

The best experiences here happen with people who:

Are independent, proactive, and take initiative
Take pride in doing things properly and safely
Are physically strong and capable
Enjoy both creative thinking and practical execution
Respect shared space and contribute positively to family life

We value people who are not just creative thinkers, but doers—people who show up, get involved, and help move things forward.

Why Join Us

If you’re looking for something more than just a place to stay—
If you want to exchange ideas, learn new skills, and actually make things happen—
If you enjoy being part of something that’s evolving over time—

Then you’ll probably feel at home here.

Come for the mountains, the river, and the fresh air…
Stay for the conversations, the creativity, and the chance to build something real together.


**activities:**
We can work this out when u get intouch

**rules:**
I'm easy going ..not drug or heavydrinking its not a party house.


Activities & Shift

We can work this out when u get intouch


Rules

I'm easy going ..not drug or heavydrinking its not a party house.