THE
FARM TEAM
As diverse as the place we cultivate
CURIOSITY.PASSION.EXPERTISE
Our team is as diverse as the place we run. That we do natural preservation, farming, art and research is because it grew by the people that build this place, since 2020. The diverse set of skills that come together make Barbazan a transdiciplinary workspace.
Andrew Ghio
Farm owner
Agricultural manager
Florist & Horticulturist
Lead Tech
Coach and Communicator
Host
My role in Barbazan is the management and coordination of the farm and flower cultures. I am a certified organic farmer, florist, and responsible for the ressource management in Barbazan. Before my horticultural career, i was a journalist, Bar owner and University teacher for intercultural Communications. You find me between the cultures - my hands in the ground or as a host for our residency guests.
Camilla Przystawski
Dancer & Coerographer
Community builder
Teacher
Facilitator of
creative transformation
I am a german-polish dance artist, choreographer, facilitator. My practice unfolds in participatory and site-specific contexts, creating spaces for encounter, critical reflection and empowerment. I develop workshops, performances and community projects that foster listening and interconnectedness.
Felix Stridde
Environmental engineer
Inventor
Photographer
Event coordinator
Facilitator & Handyworker
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My role at Barbazan involves contributing to the development and coordination of environmental projects at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and documentation. I am a project manager at the German Federal Environment Agency and have worked for 15 years as a photographer and camera operator for professional photo and video productions in the cultural sector.
Tom Hillier
Farm help @ Barbazan
Artists care
Event manager​
Kitchen hand
Facilitator & Handyworker
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My role is to help out when and where I can. I have over 35 years experience in hospitality and customer care. Helping people get orientated and feel at home is what I do. Taking part in local initiatives that bring people together to share culture and experiences is what motivates me.
Dr. Anjan Salzer
Anthropologist
Social Designer
Horticulturist
Facilitator of
eco/social transformation
My role in Barbazan is to observe, listen, think along…
I collaborate, co-create and co-curate with the human and more-than-human-world. As an athropologist, georgrapher, action and artistic researcher I see my role in amplifying stories, learnings and situated knowledge(s) .
Tina Oldenburg
Chef @ Barbazan
Viticulturist
Mathematician
Event Coordinator
Driver
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My role at Barbazan is as a viticulturist and chef, where I provide the essential fuel for our community while using my mathematics background to bring logical thinking to our daily operations. I’m most at home balancing this mental precision with hard physical work in the fields and the kitchen to keep everyone well-supported.
Johanna Jörns
Erasmus+ Intern @Barbazan
Dancer
Choreographer
Community Facilitator
On-site worker / builder
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