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80 %
Last replied
31 Oct 2023
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We are a family with 5 grown up children, of which one still lives with us. At the moment there are also 4 ducks, 5 chicken and a cat. The house is always open with our children and grand-children as well as friends going in and out. Everyone interested in perma culture and an inspiring, cultural, animal friendly surrounding is at the right place. We have a grand piano and some other instruments for those who like to play music. Our house with a big garden is located centrally in the historical town of Lichtensteig. It is a small town with lots of cultural events - you can go to a local jam session, to the theatre, to concerts, and there is a connection to an alternative life project with a workshop in an old factory. The region is rural, quiet, nature is close, so ideal for hikes and winter sports. By train it is about 50 minutes to the airport, 30 min to St. Gallen, 70 min to Zurich. Good public transport connections to all destinations.
Wir sind eine Familie mit 5 erwachsenen Kindern, wovon noch eines zu Hause lebt. Ausserdem leben hier zur Zeit 4 Enten, 5 Zwerghühner und eine Katze. Wir haben ein offenes Haus, wo sowohl unsere Kinder mit Enkelinnen als auch viele Freunde ein und aus gehen. Wer sich für Permakultur interessiert, ein anregendes, kulturnahes, tierfreundliches Umfeld wertschätzt, ist bei uns richtig. Ein Flügel für Musikinteressierte sowie verschiedene Instrumente sind vorhanden. Unser Haus mit grossem Garten ist zentral im historischen Städtchen Lichtensteig gelegen. Lichtensteig ist eine Kleinstadt mit viel Kultur; hier kann man zur regelmässigen Jam-Session, ins Theater, in Konzerte, es gibt Connection zu alternativen Lebensmodellen. Ländliche Umgebung, friedlich, naturnah, ideal für Wanderungen und Wintersport. Ca. 50 Min. per Zug vom Flughafen entfernt. 3o Min. von St.Gallen und 70 Min. von Zürich entfernt. Gute ÖV Verbindungen in alle Richtungen.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Further development of the permaculture project with planting and maintaining, and designing a healing garden. Different jobs in and around the house. Renovation work, help with basic computer questions.
Weiterentwicklung des Permakulturprojekts mit Bepflanzen und Pflegen des Gartens und Design eines Heilgartens. Verschiedene Arbeiten im und ums Haus. Renovierungsarbeiten, Unterstützung bei Computerfragen.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Accommodation
Private room in the main house
Eigenes Gästezimmer im Haus
What else ...
Wir bevorzugen Workawayers für mindestens 2 Woche nach Absprache.
We prefer workawayers for at least 2 weeks
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
max 25 hours with 2 days off
Feedback (9)
The work we did was variyng and interesting, and always relaxed.
The region is nice for hiking and calm.
We lived in a renovated, very nice… read more
The work was easy going and flexible. It's possible and actually productive to learn about gardening and sustainability from Susi.
They have an exquisite education. Made me feel part of the family and invited me to… read more
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The work we did was variyng and interesting, and always relaxed.
The region is nice for hiking and calm.
We lived in a renovated, very nice… read more
The work was easy going and flexible. It's possible and actually productive to learn about gardening and sustainability from Susi.
They have an exquisite education. Made me feel part of the family and invited me to… read more
We hope to see you… read more
The food was perfect, the work ( in the garden and in the chicken house ) was enjoyable, the ambience was great, the bed and the room they offered me were… read more
My husband and I love to live in her home so much. All family members treat us as family member. Susi teaches us a lot about the nature and organic farm. Andy brings us to go hiking. We miss every members and animals in Susi's family. Thanks for your hospitality! If we have time, we will come… read more
Thanks, Davis and feel welcome to come back!
Susi and… read more
They were so inviting and friendly that I was more than happy to do any work they needed and help them in any way I could. They also arranged when I would work so that I could… read more
Thanks a lot for your help and inspiration. Your are welcome to our family at any time. Good luck!
Best wishes for your future and… read more
