🏡 Help me build a small oasis in Umbria, Italy 🌿

The experience

I’m Marco, 47, living alone in an isolated house surrounded by forest in the green heart of Umbria, Italy. I’m creating a small oasis based on simplicity, freedom and respect for nature. This is a peaceful, clothing-optional place. I enjoy holistic practices such as yoga, meditation and massage. I’m looking for open-minded, respectful volunteers to help with animals, cleaning and simple maintenance.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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

What you get

1 day 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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

Requirements

Beginner Italian or Beginner English

Between 18 and 45 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This is a new project that is slowly coming to life in the green hills of Umbria, Italy.
It’s the beginning of a small nature sanctuary, naturist ecovillage and gamping, where animals and people can live together in peace.
I need help with building fences, cleaning outdoor areas, taking care of animals and keeping the spaces organized and welcoming.
Life here follows the rhythm of nature, calm, simple and genuine. There’s time to work, to rest, to walk in the forest and to share food, music and olistic activites.
If you love a place where you can live freely,and you love animals, simplicity and slow living, this place is for you.

Activities & Shift

You’ll be helping with a variety of activities depending on the season and your skills — from gardening, planting and looking after the land, to building and DIY projects, painting, cleaning, and creating artistic or musical spaces. There are always projects to choose from, and you can focus on the ones you feel most inspired by.
I usually ask for about 20 hours of help per week, with flexible schedules so you can enjoy your free time. Some days we might work together on a bigger project, while other days you can manage your own tasks at your own pace. There’s always time to relax, explore the area, and simply enjoy the peace of the forest.

Rules

This is a place built on respect, freedom and mutual understanding. To keep the atmosphere open and welcoming for everyone, I ask that you follow these simple guidelines:

Respect – For nature, the space and each other.

Collaboration – We work together and support one another when needed.

Sharing – Meals, ideas, skills, and good energy are always welcome.

Freedom – Be yourself and allow others the same.

Non-judgment – This is a judgment-free space where everyone can feel safe and accepted.

Clothing Optional / Naturism – Clothes are optional here; naturism is embraced as a natural way to connect with ourselves and nature.

By respecting these principles, we create a peaceful, creative and truly free environment.
We value mutual respect and freedom in everything we do.