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I live in the 30.000m ² plot of an old mill in a secluded location in the middle of the Thuringian Forest (3 miles to the road). I have a pig, called "Ellie", a couple of goats, a dog, Chicken and 2 horses. I need help with some projects: The main task is to help me with some smaller projects (mostly smaller construction and renovation tasks...), but also simply help like clean the house, or feed the animals, cutting grass, clean and bedmaking. So - I have a lot difference things to do, it is not boring here :-)
You should love animals and responsibly handling the animals.
I am architect employ, including with ecological and sustainable construction. You live in a very nice room in my house , we use the kitchen together and i like to eat together with you the dinner, but I do not cook so much.
You can use the bicicle or the scooter to drive in the next village, because we are 3 km far from the next village.
In the house will not be smoked!
Internet and Mobile: There's no mobile phone network here, just a regular phone. The internet access you can use all day is relatively weak. Internet is only for communication, not for streaming music or movies, or for busines. Skyp usually works.
Ich lebe auf dem 30.000m² Grundstück einer alten Mühle in Alleinlage mitten im Thüringer Wald (3 km bis zur Straße). Ich habe ein Schwein namens Ellie, ein paar Ziegen, Hunde, Hühner und 2 Pferde. Hilfe benötige ich bei einigen Projekten: Die Hauptarbeit wird die Sanierung eines alten Gebäudes sein. Aber auch einfach nur entrümpeln und aufräumen, die Tiere füttern, Rasen mähen, das Gästehaus betreuen, reinigen und Betten machen gehört zu den Aufgaben hier. Wenn Du etwas kochen kannst, wäre es perfekt.
Du solltest Tiere mögen und verantwortungsbewusst mit den Tieren umgehen können.
Ich bin Architekt, beschäftige mich u. a. mit ökologischen und nachhaltigem Bauen. Wir haben ein schönes Zimmer bei uns im Haus. Wir benutzen die Küche zusammen und essen gerne zusammen mit Dir /Euch zum Abend, ich selbst kann aber nicht kochen.
Du kannst das Fahrrad oder den Motorroller benutzen und in die Stadt fahren, wir liegen 3km von dem nächtsen Dorf entfernt im Wald.
(Mon français n'est pas très bon, mais j´aimerais essayer!)
Je vis sur le terrain d'un ancien moulin a eau ( 30.000m2) dans un endroit isolé au milieu de la forêt de Thuringe (3 miles à la route). J´ai un cochon nomme "Ellie", un couple de chèvres et des chiens. J´ai besoin d'aide pour certains projets: Il y a un peu de jardinage / aménagement paysager/ travaux, construction / rénovation a faire mais aussi tout simplement des traveaux de manutentions. Je voulais commencer un petit elevage de volailles.
Je suis un architecte employé, en construction écologique et durable.
Vous aurez une belle chambre dans ma maison que nous partagerons avec le chat et les chiens. Un minimum de 2 semaines, plus de temps possible.
Dans la maison ne sera pas fumé.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can immerse yourself in an extraordinary life with animals, in the middle of the forest, enjoying the tranquility, away from the city, learning about the organization and handling of animals. In the projects, I like to propose my way to the implementation, but I am also willing to try your suggestions. You can learn to handle machines and tools. For day trips I bring you to known cities and nearby attractions.
Please read the feedbacks, there are some more things called ....
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Help
I need help with some projects:,
construction / renovation, but also simply clear out and clean up only.
Gardening / landscaping, cooking
Feed animals and take care of them
Hilfe benötige ich bei einigen Projekten: Bauarbeiten/Renovierungsarbeiten, aber auch einfach nur entrümpeln und aufräumen oder kochen.
Gartenarbeiten/Landschaftsarbeiten,
Tiere füttern und pflegen
J´ai besoin d'aide pour certains projets:
construction / rénovation, mais aussi tout simplement vider et nettoyer seulement.
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Accommodation
There is a small room with 2 beds and shelves for you.
You live in my household with a Dog.
Es gibt ein kleines Zimmer mit 2 Betten und Regalen für Dich.
Sie/Du lebst in meinem Haushalt mit einem Hund.
Il y a une petite chambre avec deux lits et des étagères pour toi.
Vous / Tu vis avec moi, un chat.
What else ...
The Thuringian Forest is located in the center of Germany, the nearest large city is the Universitycity "Ilmenau" (population about 30.000, about 9 km away). The small town of "Gehren" (about 5.000 inhabitants) about 4 km away. The state capital Erfurt is located about 40 km (0.5 hours by car).
I eat meat and can not imagine living with a vegetarian together - too complicated.
Der Thüringer Wald befindet sich in der Mitte Deutschlands, die nächst größere Stadt ist die Universitätsstadt Ilmenau (ca. 30.000 Einwohner, ca. 9 km entfernt). Die Kleinstadt Gehren (ca. 5.000 Einwohner) ist ca 4 km entfernt. Die Landeshauptstadt Erfurt ist ca. 40 km entfernt (0,5 h mit dem Auto).
Ich esse Fleisch und kann mir nicht vorstellen mit einem Vegetarier zusammen zu leben - zu kompliziert!
Je mange de la viande et ne peux pas imaginer de vivre avec un végétarien ensemble - trop compliqué.
!!! If you need an official invitation to get a visa. Do not ask. We only support official entry routes. We will not encourage half-assed intentions to enter Germany. I'm writing this because I keep hearing about young men from faraway countries wanting to do their best work for many months for nothing. Just so they can be in Germany. That is not our approach. Many cultures are guests here. But there must be legal ways to enter. !!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week (max 25/hours/week)
Feedback (29)
There I skied for the first time in my life, and for the first time I did a lot of things!
In their little heaven in the middle of the forest, it's easy to create a feeling with the… read more
Bob is a independent and hard working man with the right mentality. Although he has two right hands and knows how to get things done, he's interested in gaining new knowledge and experiences and learns quick. Most of the time Bob was busy with cutting trees, and chopping wood for al the fireplaces… read more
Wir haben gemeinsam viele kleine Projekte umgesetzt und ich durfte sogar mal wieder an einer Maschine schrauben. Ich habe die 3 Wochen mehr als nur genossen, es gab immer ausreichend zu essen und Andrea hat uns an den Wochenende lecker… read more
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There I skied for the first time in my life, and for the first time I did a lot of things!
In their little heaven in the middle of the forest, it's easy to create a feeling with the… read more
Bob is a independent and hard working man with the right mentality. Although he has two right hands and knows how to get things done, he's interested in gaining new knowledge and experiences and learns quick. Most of the time Bob was busy with cutting trees, and chopping wood for al the fireplaces… read more
Wir haben gemeinsam viele kleine Projekte umgesetzt und ich durfte sogar mal wieder an einer Maschine schrauben. Ich habe die 3 Wochen mehr als nur genossen, es gab immer ausreichend zu essen und Andrea hat uns an den Wochenende lecker… read more
Thank you for this memorable month Ralph and good luck!
Theo and Matteo
He has good planning and task setting. It was a good time and I found a lot of experience and friendship.
Living with him in my house was very… read more
Ina was here with me for 2 weeks.... and it was a real stroke of luck for me that she was here. Ina walks with open eyes and sees what needs to be done! More than that ..., She is dedicated, actively contributes her ideas and helped me without counting hours, just because she felt like it. Ina is an excellent cook and… read more
We obviously recommend Ralph to every… read more
The time that we stayed with Ralph in his place was amazing! We learned a lot of things about animal care, mechanic and German culture, beside enjoy the tranquility of the stay into the forest, breathing fresh air.
We loved the contact that we had with the nature and animals, the horses and the goats were the… read more
It was after my time walking through Germany and I was not expecting to have such an amazing experience, it was my First time doing workaway.
It was definitly the Highlight of my Trip!
Not a single Day felt Like Work, it was Like Holidays in the most peaceful and quit place,… read more
An amiable guy who not only puts in the effort to give you a full experience but will love every bit in doing so. Ralph is hospitable in every way. He is happy to accommodate your needs if you're willing and able to… read more
You are very polite and can adapt to the most difficult situations.
You really could have stayed… read more
Danke Ralph
We arrived in early November and our original idea was to stay there just one month; However, we felt very comfortable with you, Shiva and Momo (and also with Peter), and as result of that we spent almost seven months with you.
That was an incredible time due to we learnt many things about animals,… read more
After Romy and Ralph left for work my day was typically filled with painting, lawn care, berry picking, goat and dog walking, and various other renovation tasks. Almost every night we… read more
See you. Enjoy… read more
You are a very lovely woman, it was a pleasure to greet us you with us. Unfortunately your stay was too short with us! With the animals you are very loving and you works very hard and above all accurate!
For your future career, we wish you all the best and our thoughts are… read more
It has been a great and too short time with you. I have had so much fun with the dogs and animals (I miss too much Momo and Shiva) and with other activities like walking with the dogs, listening your CD's collection :) and joining you in your events. Great… read more
Our society - and work was great. I can not describe how ambitious and persevering, he always participated with a smile on our projects. GABRIEL IS NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHINK.
In the household he is always helpful AND: (GIRLS TAKE NOTE) cooking he can too!!!
A big big thanks to Gabriel for his help.
AND a big… read more
All the best
Ralph + Romy
First off... I miss you guys! You were like my adoptive parents for the month I was with you. I felt so at home and so chilled and really enjoyed working with you, especially the various goat incidents which made it all the more fun.
Also I've never eaten so much bread, cheese and meat in my life. German food is now my… read more
It was an honor for us to welcome Kate here.
Kate can work really hard!!!! She is fast, very thorough, reliable and accurate. Unfortunately, we had not so much time for you and hope you still like it with us. Thanks for your help Kate. Hope to see you again.
I had a… read more
I think we will visit Amelie in… read more
Since the moment I arrived Ralph and Romy made me feel like family, they are really inspirational people that have left a mark on me.
I have no words to describe the forest landscape and the environment in the house helping with the cooking, playing music, watching… read more
Their place is beautiful benefiting from lying deep in the forrest, and having spent the majority of my time working there,… read more
Cheers
Kevin
Ralph + Romy
We learned from each other and lived the beautiful Work Away idea really. Thank you, it was very good.
