Zee Barn

We live a simple and regenerative lifestyle. We strive to stay connected with nature and mother earth and do our best to embody this connection. Our space is growing with love and dedication and relays an inspiration and a haven for like-minded seekers. We are easygoing yet hardworking, clean and organized, and offer our exchange to similar people who want to volunteer their time with us while learning and getting inspired from all the work we have already done. If you are inspired and love permaculture and living simply, and have a skill that we are looking for, then this is an opportunity.

ZEE STORY Zee Barn was born out of a love for living simply in balance with Mother Nature. At Zee Barn, we cultivate & co-create the living dream...that of recreating the Garden of Eden. This co-creation includes permaculture and regenerative design, yoga & meditation while connecting with other Earth-friendly beings. We journey with sound and breath during retreats & immersions designed to restore your body & soul. Our exquisite & scrumptious homegrown and finely prepared food is a trip of its own... come & enjoy Zee Barn is a restorative dimension. ​ Peppi is originally from the island of Malta. He is an experienced ecological designer, a certified permaculturist, alternative farmer, teacher, consultant, and also the founder of the Permaculture Research Foundation for Malta. He is the visionary behind the Bahrija Oasis project Malta which was an ambitious permaculture project on a dry, windy, and arid landscape since 18 years ago. His vision & design has bloomed the landscape with carefully designed & naturally occurring biodiversity and attracted many individuals, groups, reporters & documentary filmmakers. Peppi has also ignited the vision for ZEE and he is now busy planting the forest, saving seeds, building interesting structures, growing food, teaching, sometimes surfing, and reaching out to others who form part of the Zee Community Melania is originally from Tuscany, Italy but she has a nomadic soul. She was two years old when she was introduced to India for the first time. Thanks to her unconventional family she has traveled since a young age. She has grown up exposed to Oriental culture, Indian tradition, and Macrobiotic diet and philosophy. In 2008 she left Italy, moved by an inner call to go for deeper Spiritual growth. Melania has been involved in various Permaculture Projects where she discovered an inner joy and power in connecting with mother earth. She loves to take care of the Zee gardens and the Zee kitchen where she cooks creative, colorful Macrobiotic vegan dishes mostly made with our vegetables and herbs. She believes that the universal energies of nature are absorbed through the foods we eat and transmuted into our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Melania is also a committed yoga practitioner and teacher. Her desire to learn and teach yoga took her to India a number of times but she finally completed her 800 h yogic studies in 2017 in Australia at the Byron Yoga Centre with her senior teacher John Ogilvie. We treat everyone as part of our community. With respect and dignity. Our spaces are simple and basic, yet clean and functional. We also expect all our members and volunteers to treat the space with sacredness: cleanliness and respect are our foundations. We expect our volunteers to also clean the spaces they use (showers, kitchen & toilets and sleeping quarters and maintain order and respect for others). We do not tolerate carelessness and dirty spaces and we would honor our mission, space & community by asking offenders to leave if we experience disruptive behaviours.

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5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Australia

5

Peppi and Melania where the perfect hosts for us. We learned so much about permaculture, gardening, reusing recourses and living off the land! They welcomed us into their home and we wished we could have stayed for longer at zee barn. Melanias yoga classes are something really special, she is an amazing teacher and inspiring woman. Peppis knowledge about the land and how to work with nature made us excited to learn more. We loved making home cooked meals with veggies from the land. Zee barn is a super special place, if you have a chance to help these awesome humans DO IT🫶🏽

8 days ago

Germany

5

When you arrive at Zee Barn you‘ll directly be impressed by the variety of plants and trees there are. It’s a peaceful place, great to calm down and enjoy time in a beautiful environment. There is a big variety of work to do, all related to the garden and nature around and always well explained by Peppi. He knows a lot about permaculture and is happy to explain how it works! Peppi and Melania are very kind and inspiring hosts, both interested in lots of things with a great energy. Melanias yoga classes are so amazing and helpful, you should join them as well!:)

11 days ago

United Kingdom

5

We had an incredible experience helping take care of the land and animals at Zee Barn. There is so much hands-on learning to be had, both during work hours and free time whilst residing on the farm. We were treated to incredible connection, meaning conversation, morning yoga classes and delicious organic food. The work tasks were equally manageable and rewarding, leaving us with feelings of fulfilment after seeing what our hands could do, playing a small role in the big picture of the regenerative project. Thank you Melania, Peppi & Tao!

5 months ago

United Kingdom

5

The team were fantastic and delivered perfection in each of their areas.
Peppi, for his unbeatable knowledge on permaculture and building, Melania for her exceptional knowledge on gut health, healthy cooking and yoga.
From both I learned how to create and hold a magical space.
From the experience I gained a feeling of family. I learned a lot about almost all aspects of life; business, relationships, food, mindset, music, permaculture... The list goes on.
Zee barn really is the full package.

8 months ago


Peppi replied

George,
thank you so much for your hard work, your energy and your participating in new ways of living. We truly appreciate you and your kindness. Looking forward to having you again in the future.

United Kingdom

5

Zee Barn is a magical place that nurtures growth, connection, and a deep love for nature. My time here has been transformative—working with the land and community taught me new skills and allowed me to grow personally. Peppi and Melania are inspiring hosts who create a welcoming, intentional space filled with purpose. The balance of meaningful work and peaceful reflection made this experience unforgettable. If you’re looking for a place to connect, learn, and thrive, Zee Barn is a sanctuary you’ll never forget!

8 months ago


Peppi replied

Thank you for your kind words and appreciation William.
We love having you with us too.


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