🏔️ Help at Our Eco-Retreat in the Austrian Alps 🌿
The experience
Are you looking to slow down, reconnect with nature, and contribute to a meaningful project in the heart of the Alps? 🐑🍃
Join our peaceful mountain retreat nestled in a small alpine village. We welcome nature lovers, mindful travelers, and hands-on helpers who want to experience community living, support eco-tourism, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views. 🌄✨
You’ll help in the garden, kitchen, or with housekeeping
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
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.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Between 18 and 30 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
In return, you’ll receive delicious home-cooked meals, cozy accommodation, and time to hike, relax, and enjoy the mountain air.
Our retreat is a small, eco-conscious hideaway surrounded by nature, ideal for those who value simplicity, sustainability, and connection. Volunteers support the daily operations in different areas, depending on the season and needs:
🧼 Housekeeping: Cleaning rooms and common areas
🥕 Kitchen Help: Food prep, serving, and dishwashing
🌿 Gardening: Planting, watering, weeding, harvesting
We work in harmony with the land and keep things warm and welcoming — you’ll be part of a small, dedicated team that values respect, mindfulness, and good energy.
Activities & Shift
You’ll help 30 hours per week, with 2 days off, and your shift will be either:
-Morning: 8:00 – 12:00
-Evening: 17:30 – 21:30
Shifts are assigned based on the day’s needs. Morning shifts often involve gardening or housekeeping, while evening shifts are mostly kitchen-related. Flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential. 😊
Rules
-Respect shared spaces, quiet hours, and house rules
-Keep your work area clean and organized
-Basic English or German is required for clear communication
-No parties or smoking indoors 🚫
-Bring good boots and an open heart 🧡