Welcome to our garden and retreat center, a place where nature, creativity, and community come together! Nestled between lush forests, mountains, and the calming sea, our garden is more than just a place to grow food—it’s a space for learning, sharing, and living in harmony with the land.
About us:
We are primarily a business and a retreat center nestled in a beautiful apple and cherry orchard. We provide a beautiful space for groups of people from around the world to come to engage in yoga and wellness retreats. 2026 is the 6th year of our retreat center and we are hosting 22 retreats from April to November. We are building a small community of staff and volunteers that is based on the idea of sharing and caring. We believe in the joy of nourishing both body and soul—whether it’s through hands in the soil, sharing a homemade meal, moving to the rhythm of music, or flowing through a yoga session.
What we do:
We practice permaculture principles, MSV, and no-dig farming, focusing on regenerative agriculture, biodiversity protection, and sustainability. Our farm-to-table approach allows you to see the full journey of food—from sowing, planting, and designing to harvesting and processing—for the restaurant at the heart of our center. We run a fully active retreat center where we are opening our space to guests from all over the world to experience this land in a mindful and meaningful immersive experience.
Our diverse crops include:
Many fruit and nut trees such as cherry, apple, peach, apricot, plum, mulberry, hazelnut, chestnut, walnut as well as herbs, edible flowers and a big variety of vegetables.
We use composting and biodynamic fertilizers to enrich the soil and enhance resilience.
Beyond the fields, we value hands-on skills, natural building, upcycling, and low-tech solutions to create a self-sufficient environment.
What you can learn and do:
Every volunteer brings something unique, and we love learning from your experiences, skills, and hobbies! Whether you’re passionate about gardening, cooking, or creative arts, there’s a place for you here.
🌱 Gardening & farming: Work alongside a garden team sowing, transplanting, pruning, fertilizing, harvesting and experimenting with sustainable techniques.
🍽️ Kitchen & food processing: Experiment alongside experienced chefs, practice zero-waste cooking, bake bread, and try solar drying methods.
🔧 Retreat space & farm maintenance: Help with repairs, caring for the land, keeping the space clean and welcoming, and bringing in your own DIY ideas.
Community & activities:
Life here isn’t just about work—it’s about connection, creativity, and well-being. In your free time, you can join:
🎨 Art & music sessions
🧘 Yoga & meditation
🥾 Hikes in the (really) stunning surroundings
A typical day - what to expect:
🥬 Morning routines: first when you arrive you will take care of small daily tasks like watering the greenhouse, making sprouts or whatever else is needed.
🪧 Morning meeting: We will then gather to discuss the day’s tasks and ideas.
👐🏼 Hands-on activities—communicate with the team the tasks and then choose where your energy fits best!
🥗 We share a delicious, nourishing vegetarian/vegan lunch together.
🗺️ Afternoons are free for exploring, relaxing, or diving into personal projects.
😎 You will have two days off to completely enjoy and to rest, get some adventure, or create something new! The village is fairly remote but there is lots of nature to enjoy.
*Please note that volunteering includes ~25 hours of weekly help + shared community responsibilities.
Accommodation & living:
🏡 Volunteers stay in a rustic and charming stonehouse with a friendly, autonomous vibe about a 5 minute walk from the space. Breakfasts and dinners are prepared by you in the fully equipped house for the volunteers. We will provide the supplies. In summer, there’s also space for tents if we welcome extra hands.
If you’re looking for a place to learn, grow, exchange knowledge, and live with nature, we’d love to have you here! Every day is different, and every person brings something special to our farm.
Come be part of our journey—let’s cultivate, create, and celebrate together!
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
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