Help Build the Benedictine Oasis
Great places are built by great people who care about what they do.
The Benedictine Oasis is a living ecosystem where land, culture, health, and human development come together.
We are currently looking for individuals who wish to contribute to building and running this environment.
Some roles involve practical work and transmission of knowledge; others focus on care, training, or community life.
For those who wish to develop their own projects, the Abbey also hosts innovation initiatives further below.
Core Ecosystem Roles
Benedictine Microfarming Lead
Role:
Lead the development of the Abbey’s human-scale agriculture and food production.
Activities:
- market gardening and orchard cultivation
- greenhouse and herbal garden development
- food transformation (preserves, drying, fermentation)
- educational workshops in ecological agriculture
Profile:
Someone passionate about regenerative agriculture who enjoys working with the land and transmitting knowledge.
Craft & Heritage Workshop Leader
Role:
Develop workshops dedicated to craftsmanship and heritage reservation
.Activities:
- decorative arts
- woodworking and manual crafts
- transmission of traditional handicrafts techniques
- on-the-job training workshops for visitors and students
Profile:
An experienced craftsperson interested in teaching and preserving traditional skills.
Naturopathy & Natural Health Practitioner
Role:
Develop natural health practices within the Benedictine Oasis.
Activities:
- herbal knowledge and plant remedies
- nutrition and lifestyle guidance
- retreat support for recovery and well-being
- integration with Kneipp hydrotherapy and nature practices
Profile:
A practitioner of naturopathy or holistic health interested in combining traditional knowledge with retreat life.
Social Skills & Leadership Facilitator
Role:
Lead workshops on human development and collaborative skills.
Activities:
- leadership and team development
- conflict resolution and dialogue
- intergenerational collaboration programs
- personal development trainings
Profile:
A facilitator experienced in coaching, leadership training, and social development.
Hospitality & Retreat Life
Role:
Help cultivate the welcoming atmosphere of the Benedictine Oasis.
Activities:
- hosting visitors and retreat participants
- coordinating stays and workshops
- preparing shared meals
- educational workshops in ecological agriculture
Profile:
supporting the rhythm of daily life
Develop Your Own Initiative
Ideas grow when they encounter the right environment.
In addition to ecosystem roles, the Abbey welcomes founders and researchers who wish to develop projects aligned with its mission.
Current innovation domains include:
- AI, sensors, and robotics for human-scale production
- art, craft, and heritage preservation technologies
- human development and social innovation
Participants receive an environment for experimentation, collaboration, and long-term development
Who Should Apply
We are especially interested in people who:
- enjoy working in human-scale environments
- value meaningful work and community life
- wish to transmit knowledge and develop projects
- are motivated by long-term contribution rather than short-term gain
How to Join
If you would like to contribute to the Benedictine Oasis ecosystem, we invite you to contact us with:
- a short presentation of yourself
- your experience and interests
- the role or project you would like to develop