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Welcome to our family ♥ ♪ ♫♫ Herzlich Willkommen in unserer Familie ♥ ♪♫♫
We are six with three generations on an old farm in Wendland. Life here is quiet and close to nature. Our children are 13 and 16 years old. The work here is mainly in the household. We have a vegetable garden and we are trying to supply ourselves. It doesn't work well every year but we don't give up. We have two little dogs, two dwarf rabbits and some hens.
We are untroubled, relaxed and open-minded. We love nature, music, books and healthy food.
Are you friendly and open-minded?
We would be pleased to welcome you and let you be part of our family life.
If you are interested in staying longer in one place / family, feel free to contact us! We are looking forward to your application, if you want to stay a little longer.
The estate is quite ample, our house is nearly 200 years old but warm and comfortable.
You will get your own room and own bathroom.
Next town (Lüchow) is accessible by bicycle. Sometimes our car is free and can be used.
If you like, you could help us improve our english. And if you want to improve your german: in unserer Region wird sehr gutes, klares Deutsch gesprochen. Come and help - and learn german or improve your knowledge. We will be pleased to help you!
In the house are still some renovations (and constantly new projects) in which we look forward to help. We even get our firewood and do a lot of manual work ourselves. If you want to learn something or even teach something yourself - great :-) If you're not a handyman, that's fine too. There is enough work in the household.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Come and improve your german. We will help you. Discover german culture and cooking.
We would like to spend our free time together - if you're in the mood.
We like concerts, theatre, museums, hikes, nightclubs, parties with friends...
But it would be good if you're happy too, if there are no special activities. Some days are just relaxed and unexcited.
We have some bicycles that can be used for a ride to the next town for shopping or sightseeing.
In addition, you should be able to give us your ideas and wishes, so that we can enter into it.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for a "head of housekeeping" or for craftsman / handyman & Handwerker Personen :-)
You should be motivated to do all chores conscientiously and independently.
Are you a person who independently recognizes what needs to be done?
You could bring some new inspiration to our kitchen - if you enjoy it.
We love healthy cooking. One of us is vegetarian and we also love vegan cooking.
Do you enjoy tidying up and cleaning?
Do you have enough energy to completely tidy up and clean the kitchen after cooking or baking?
In spring and summer you can also help in the garden, we grow our own fruits and vegetables.
Do you also like to clean a bathroom or a few windows, vacuum the house, hang the clothes, wipe the entrance hall, fetch firewood from the barn and so on.
We reconstructed our house in 2013 but there are almost some tasks... :-)
You should
-be sensitive and adaptable, able to understand the needs of a family,
-have a good rapport with teenagers,
-be able to get up early in the morning :-)
-independently identify and complete tasks.
Everyone contributes what he or she is able to do - but primary we are looking forward to have an exciting time together.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Very interested in language exchange :-)
Accommodation
There is a guestroom in the house ( has a bathroom with sink, shower, toilet).
The room has windows / is light, warm and at ground level.
We love healthy cooking. One of us is vegetarian and we also love vegan cooking.
If you like music, you can use the grand piano, the drum kit or the cajon boxes.
We love music. Bring your instruments, if it´s possible.
What else ...
Our region is a quite rural area!!
But its a beautiful region and the people are very friendly and open-minded.
The “wendland” is quite famous for its peculiarity. Many people (artist, artisans, craftspeople, families with alternative lifestyle) moved here to support the anti-nuclear-movement since the 1980´s. We think it´s a very interesting area with many cultural activities and a keen sense of community. To get an impression check out the “kulturelle-landpartie” or “republik-freies-wendland” in the net…
Landscape is quite wild and partial intact. Although agricultural shaped...
Next town (Lüchow) is about 9 km. We go there nearly each day (job, music school, swimming, ...)
♥ No place for racism, homophobia, sexism or any kind of discrimination against minorities! ♥
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads welcome. Internet access is not limited.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
(female dogs possible)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours per week
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Since one of my goals this summer was to immerse myself in the German language, I was very glad to… read more
I had an amazing month with this fun family. They are all so welcoming and friendly, they always have a smile and a laugh ready. I came to learn a bit of German and left with some great new friends :) We had fun playing games, making music and playing a working in the garden. It is a beautiful place, and I enjoyed every minute with Andreas,… read more
For us the time was just wonderful! F Working, laughing, making music,… read more
She is very independent and relaxed and we had a good feeling to give her the responsibility for the children. The children were also very happy with it.
Our time together was very inspiring. Culinary, musical and sporty - it was really fun and always very… read more
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No words can really describe how grateful and happy I am that I started my workaway experience with your family!
I meet an exceptionally welcoming and warm family! Anyone who wants to have a family experience and love kids, this is the place to be!
Thanks for the great… read more
We enjoyed every day of your visit very much and the time went by too fast! You're so attentive, flexible, hard-working and always kind and polite. The children will particularly miss you, because you have become a good friend to them. Your professional background and… read more
At the beginning of my travel in Germany I wasn't planning to go the Wendland, I didn't even know where the Wendland was, and I didn't know the family of course. This fortuitous experience turned out to be a totally unexpected and heart-warming surprise, and it's really hard to summarize all what Beate,… read more
Your stay with our family is life-enhancing and we (and especially the kids) will be sad when you leave. You are so friendly and patient and always interested in the things that go on here. You spot the chores that have to be done in and around the house very independent and self-reliant - that´s a… read more
