Alice
from France
The reflection times we had created the gratefulness and the realization of the experience, and also increased the skill to express feelings and thoughts.
I learned how to use some tools that I never used, what is event management and even how to speak a few words in Italian!
Evdokia
from Greece
I gained hands-on experience in permaculture and maintenance work - areas in which I want to be more involved in the future, as I always find it healing and calming.
I learned some things about myself and how I behave when I have to cooperate and live with new people. I developed through the month to be more mindful of my interactions.
Abu Touhid
from Spain
I enjoyed the building, maintenance, and gardening work. The experience has introduced me to a lot of wonderful people and sharpened my skills.
I would recommend it to adventurous people who love to face challenges.
Flora
from Albania
Every single part had its own importance. The company that we had, the friendship that we created made everything very easy.
I enjoyed every little thing, every moment when I cooked for the group, cleaned, built a table, decorated for the festival, and did workshops with kids.
Kat
from Bulgaria
The overall experience was thought-provoking, growth-inducing, and stimulating on many levels.
This project is perfect for those who are adventure-seeking and nature lovers, with strong work ethics and open to new experiences and people of various backgrounds
Kateřina
from Czech Republic
Everyone was amazing and I learned so much from them. I learned that living in a community has its special magic and it's really refreshing from time to time.
The disconnection week was also very important to me because I never experienced anything like that before and it influenced my way of using my phone.
Bryan
from Italy
Co-create processes and implement them, co-create rules and observe if they are working or not, take care of the other needs were the core processes of the project.
And behind them all adventure, All who left Bergolo we feel that they learned something, meaningful and relevant.
Marina
from Spain
I enjoyed connecting with the local community and the day when we drove to different villages to promote the eco festival.
It was great to speak with Italians and to discover remote villages. I really loved the disconnection week. It made me realize how to use devides in a more conscious way.
Ahsen Beyza
from Turkey
Living one month in tents taught us to be in nature and cherish it, to organize ourselves and learn how to cooperate with maximum results.
Thanks to team activities my communication skills have grown a lot and organising of Festival was a unique experience.
Marina
from Spain
This experience not only broadened my perspective but also taught me valuable lessons in teamwork, adaptability, and cross-cultural collaboration.
This experience has been a transformative journey that has enriched my skills, expanded my perspective, and fostered connections that will have a lasting impact.
Bertan
from Turkey
My favorite part of the project was gardening, as nothing gives me so much calm and confidence in myself and my skills.
Our eco Fest team was amazing! Thanks to coordinators we had not only fun preparing it, but also a lot of insights.
The disconnection feeling was unusual but at the end of the week, no one needed the phone anymore!
Ana
from Italy
I enjoyed the building, maintenance, and gardening work. The experience has introduced me to a lot of wonderful people and sharpened my skills.
I would recommend it to adventurous people who love to face challenges.
Anna
from Italy
I couldn't believe I had to leave when the project ended. but I left a piece of my heart in the community garden. It's a magic place where time stops and all the attention is given to your personal growth.
I'm grateful for this month of co-living and hope to come to Bergolo one more time!
Salih
from Turkey
My English has definitely improved. Besides, I learned about my own ideas and what we can do with the team without my phone in nature.
We made a straw house out of wood, organized a festival, I worked at the bar, and it was a nice experience to communicate with the local people.
Damiano
from Italy
I'm feeling charged for my next adventures and keeping my eyes a bit wider for new ideas and new people.