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19 Mar 2024
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We are a little family, Milton (Swedish, 47), Hanne (German, 46) and Lovis (born in February 2014 and the most amazing little creature), who decided to move to the German country side in 2012 and are now living in a beautiful historic watermill with a big lake, some land and lovely animals. Our village is tiny with about 80 inhabitants, but we are reasonably close (approx. 10km) to two bigger towns (Lüchow and Dannenberg) which are part of the Wendland, a spectacularly beautiful, creative and inspiring rural area in Lower Saxony.
It is a little paradise that always hopes for extra love, care and helping hands. We have finished most of the renovations inside but there is still enough to do, build, fix, create....the property is big and every year I (Hanne) have a dream of improving our vegetable garden, exploring further ideas of permaculture and improving my catering business with regional seasonal foods!
At the moment we have sheep, cats, two dogs, chicken and ducks. We are aiming to reach a fair level of self-sufficiency but in some regards it's still a long way to go.
We are part of a lovely and interesting community and often people come over for a chat and a coffee and a slice of Hanne's cake.
We love life, laughter, adventures, music, good food and animals. Would you like to share this with us?
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our guests are part of the family. You live with us, eat with us, we sit together, laugh, enjoy life and eat lots of cake....but there is also enough space for everyone to get on with their own stuff and enjoy some privacy.
We are a very open minded family and enjoy visitors and friends stay with us - the door is always open - sometimes that gets a bit crazy, most times it's wonderful!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We love to learn and try out new things. We didn't grow up in the country side and are still expanding our farm life knowledge all the time. We are especially excited about hosting people who are also keen on experiencing new things, working self responsibly and sharing their ideas and knowledge. We are both very busy so we rarely have time to work alongside you.
There are lots of things to do and you can help us either with maintenance and building works in and around the house, care for the animals, or gardening. Work will include e.g. renovating, painting, building and repairing, mucking out stables, feeding the sheep, lawn mowing, raking, planting, weeding, going for dog walks etc.
Also, if you are up for hanging out with a really cool little 10-year old...there will be plenty of chances :-)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
Guestroom, garden trailer
What else ...
We have bikes and there are swimming lakes and lovely country side all around us.
It is very rural but the towns Lüchow and Dannenberg have all shops etc. The next city is Lüneburg and you can take a train for a day trip out.
The Wendland is famous for the German Anti Nuclear Power Movement, people here are inspiring and political, there are lots of CSA's, communes, and people looking for an alternative life style.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We don't have super fast internet but it's good enough to work remotely.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day / 5 days a week
Host ref number: 559968446891
Feedback (29)
26 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhea)
It has been an absolutely wonderful experience having Rhea stay with us for four weeks. Not only is Rhea super hard working, self organized and skilled, she is also very funny, clever and lovely to be around. I much appreciated our chats over cups of coffee and to listen to her inspiring perspectives and her vast knowledge of many things! Rhea… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rhea) for host
I spent four wonderful weeks at the Mill, and I can honestly say that it was one of my best Workaway experiences to date. I felt at home there almost as soon as I arrived, and the credit for that goes to Hanne, Milton, and Lovis. They are a kind, generous, and open-minded family, with lots of interesting projects on the go. The house was always… read more
20 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Markus & Juliane)
It's been great to have Markus, Juliane and Vigo stay with us this spring. They are a very kind, helpful and interesting family and it's been relaxing and lovely to hang out with them. They have helped me so much getting the garden ready, starting new patches, weeding, planting, painting outdoor furniture and much more. They work very… read more
(Excellent
)
20 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Markus & Juliane) for host
We stayed 4 weeks in the watermill. We had a beautiful time there. Hanne, Milton and Lovis has welcomed us warmly. Especially as a family with a baby we felt like home. We did a lot of projects in the garden and made Hanne happy :). We enjoyed fantastic homemade food and the landscape with the stream, the birdsinging every morning and the… read more
9 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Büşra & İbrahim)
Büsra and Ibrahim are a lovely young couple, who are very excited about new experiences and are very interested in a cultural exchange. We were able to learn quite a bit about Turkish culture and cuisine during their stay. Especially Büsra was wonderful with our daughter and always happy to play with her. They both tried to help us with all our… read more
(Very good
)
24 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Büşra & İbrahim) for host
Hello everyone! This is the story of our home feeling home in Beutow! Everything was amazing while we stayed here. This is one of the best family i've ever met in my life. As i said in the first moment i entered the house: this a home! There is a home feeling under this roof. Its soul is just perfect. Hanne and Milton have warm hearts for… read more
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26 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhea)
It has been an absolutely wonderful experience having Rhea stay with us for four weeks. Not only is Rhea super hard working, self organized and skilled, she is also very funny, clever and lovely to be around. I much appreciated our chats over cups of coffee and to listen to her inspiring perspectives and her vast knowledge of many things! Rhea… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rhea) for host
I spent four wonderful weeks at the Mill, and I can honestly say that it was one of my best Workaway experiences to date. I felt at home there almost as soon as I arrived, and the credit for that goes to Hanne, Milton, and Lovis. They are a kind, generous, and open-minded family, with lots of interesting projects on the go. The house was always… read more
20 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Markus & Juliane)
It's been great to have Markus, Juliane and Vigo stay with us this spring. They are a very kind, helpful and interesting family and it's been relaxing and lovely to hang out with them. They have helped me so much getting the garden ready, starting new patches, weeding, planting, painting outdoor furniture and much more. They work very… read more
(Excellent
)
20 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Markus & Juliane) for host
We stayed 4 weeks in the watermill. We had a beautiful time there. Hanne, Milton and Lovis has welcomed us warmly. Especially as a family with a baby we felt like home. We did a lot of projects in the garden and made Hanne happy :). We enjoyed fantastic homemade food and the landscape with the stream, the birdsinging every morning and the… read more
9 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Büşra & İbrahim)
Büsra and Ibrahim are a lovely young couple, who are very excited about new experiences and are very interested in a cultural exchange. We were able to learn quite a bit about Turkish culture and cuisine during their stay. Especially Büsra was wonderful with our daughter and always happy to play with her. They both tried to help us with all our… read more
(Very good
)
24 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Büşra & İbrahim) for host
Hello everyone! This is the story of our home feeling home in Beutow! Everything was amazing while we stayed here. This is one of the best family i've ever met in my life. As i said in the first moment i entered the house: this a home! There is a home feeling under this roof. Its soul is just perfect. Hanne and Milton have warm hearts for… read more
10 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Logan)
Having Logan stay with us felt like an absolute heavenly gift. During her stay I clearly felt happier and more relaxed and like a load of work had been lifted of my shoulders effortlessly by her.
I am very grateful for her ability to transform my rather chaotic household into something much nicer organised and joyful to look at while managing… read more
I am very grateful for her ability to transform my rather chaotic household into something much nicer organised and joyful to look at while managing… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Logan) for host
I completely fell in love with this family. In fact, I consider them honorary members of my family now. Lovis is the sweetest, most amazing five-year-old I've ever had the honor of spending time with. I already miss our pantomimed conversations, art projects, and sky swing time. Hanne and Milton are two of the coolest parents and people ever. The… read more
17 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host
Oh Hanne, Milton and Lovis - writing this in the UK is so sad, haha, I miss your beautiful mill and all the laughter and wholesome work :) I stayed for two weeks and wish I'd gone for longer. There's so much to do that the time flies - I didn't even manage to bake (sorry Hanne) or cook or visit Luechow properly... I will just have to come back!!… read more
13 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julio & Ilse ) for host
I spend 3 weeks in the most peaceful place in Germany and with the most amazing people. Hanne, Milton and Lovis, probably you don't know how much I enjoyed the time with you, you teach me a lot of the German culture and how´s the life in the country side thats why now im pretty sure where I want to live.
Hanna and Milton are really friendly… read more
Hanna and Milton are really friendly… read more
1 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eimear) for host
Thank you very much Hanne, Milton and Lovis and Jay too! I had a lovely stay at the Mill it was shorter than I would have have liked but still wonderful and felt very welcome and at home immediately. They are a very kind and open family who in a very natural and easy way welcome you into the house and family. It's also a beautiful location with so… read more
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kirstine Irene) for host
Staying with Hanne, Milton, Lovis and their many loving animals was absolutely wonderful! This was my first time traveling alone, as well as my first work away experience, and of course, I was a bit nervous, but I simply couldn't have asked for sweeter people!
I stayed at the watermill in Wendland for about 3 weeks, and even though the place is… read more
I stayed at the watermill in Wendland for about 3 weeks, and even though the place is… read more
23 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Natasha & Michael) for host
This was our first workaway experience and we couldn't have found better hosts. Hanne and Milton made us feel at home straight away, and we couldn't have asked for a nicer environment to spend 3 weeks.
We did a variety of jobs throughout our time here, from helping to build protection for the chicken coop, a roof for the chicken house, gardening,… read more
We did a variety of jobs throughout our time here, from helping to build protection for the chicken coop, a roof for the chicken house, gardening,… read more
9 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fernanda & Daniel Igor)
It's been absolutely fantastic to have Igor and Fernanda stay with us, we just wish it could have been longer...or forever :-)
From the moment they arrived, they saw where help was needed and just got on with it. The amount of work they have taken of our shoulders during just two weeks has been truly amazing, e.g. they built high beds, improved… read more
From the moment they arrived, they saw where help was needed and just got on with it. The amount of work they have taken of our shoulders during just two weeks has been truly amazing, e.g. they built high beds, improved… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Matthieu & Diane) for host
We started our worldtrip and workaway adventure with Hanne, Milton and Lovis.
Don’t even think twice if you want to apply.
You will definitly be surprised by their kindness, and their beautiful and authentic mill will give you the feeling you’re in heaven.
They were always there if needed and we discovered many lovely places thanks to them.… read more
Don’t even think twice if you want to apply.
You will definitly be surprised by their kindness, and their beautiful and authentic mill will give you the feeling you’re in heaven.
They were always there if needed and we discovered many lovely places thanks to them.… read more
2 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Meg) for host
My stay at the Mill was from mid July to the end of August, and I can honestly say it qualifies as one of the best summers I've ever had. Now this might be due to the fact that this was my first solo travel/ workaway experience; all I can say regarding that fact is I couldn't have had a better first experience, and a million 'thank you's to… read more
29 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lindsay)
I don't think I can continue living with myself knowing that I never managed to write a review for you two....it might not make sense anymore but it has to happen!
A year after you have stayed here, I still talk about and think of you so often....you left your footprint here in the most beautiful way....so:
Anna and Lindsay transformed our… read more
A year after you have stayed here, I still talk about and think of you so often....you left your footprint here in the most beautiful way....so:
Anna and Lindsay transformed our… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lindsay) for host
You two deserve the best possible rating ever acquired on workaway feedback. My friend Anna and I stayed with Hanne and Milton for just under a month and were so deeply humbled by the beautiful experience we had at their lovely farm. We both would like to share our own words.
The first are from Lindsay: The life and love you will share with Hanne… read more
The first are from Lindsay: The life and love you will share with Hanne… read more
1 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James was a superstar to have around us at the mill. He'd help with anything that was asked of him without a second thought and he always did it with excellent thought and skill.
The biggest task we undertook together was building 400m of fence around our field, without James we'd never have it finished!
A very pleasant person to have around and… read more
The biggest task we undertook together was building 400m of fence around our field, without James we'd never have it finished!
A very pleasant person to have around and… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
I had the privilege of staying with Milton, Hanne and Lovis for a month.
I dont need to say how great these guys are cause everyone else has said it all. Somehow these guys trusted me with tools and renovations and somehow I didn't destroy anything!
Thanks again guys, glad to part of your epic, awesome, amazing mission.
I dont need to say how great these guys are cause everyone else has said it all. Somehow these guys trusted me with tools and renovations and somehow I didn't destroy anything!
Thanks again guys, glad to part of your epic, awesome, amazing mission.
29 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
I stayed with Hanne and Milton for around a month and absolutely loved every bit of my stay there!
I was staying in their holiday apartment so I had a room to myself and plenty of space, but I still felt totally welcomed into the family home and included with everything that was going on while I was around, including going on day trips, attending… read more
I was staying in their holiday apartment so I had a room to myself and plenty of space, but I still felt totally welcomed into the family home and included with everything that was going on while I was around, including going on day trips, attending… read more
30 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jenny & Mitchell) for host
This is a late review as we have been busy travelling since we left Hanne and Milton at the end of July. We spent two fantastic weeks there and had a lovely big bedroom with huge comfy bed to ourselves.
Unfortunately Hanne was away for most of our stay but I can comment that she makes a delicious blueberry cheesecake and Milton is also secretly a… read more
Unfortunately Hanne was away for most of our stay but I can comment that she makes a delicious blueberry cheesecake and Milton is also secretly a… read more
8 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (MegAnn) for host
A long overdue feedback, but I cannot recommend Hanne & Milton enough! They were so welcoming, friendly, and funny, they make anyone feel right at home. They're also great cooks! The work was perfectly reasonable, mostly gardening and helping with the animals. The surrounding area is beautiful for taking walks (if very flat). Thank you guys so… read more
20 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic)
Dom and Charley were like a wild whirlwind of happiness and laughter and crazy ideas that came into our house and they brought good energy and a nice can-do attitude with them on their motorcycle. With them spring got properly started as Dom built beautiful high beds, repaired roofs and helped with works around the lake and Charley weeded, planted… read more
(Excellent
)
13 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Dominic) for host
We cannot agree more with all the positive feedback for these guys! They are amazing, funny, kind, generous and everything a workaway could hope for.
We were supposed to stay for a fortnight and, as it would seem most people do, stayed an extra 10 days! You'll be welcome, well fed, well watered and if you're as lucky as us... have an amazing… read more
We were supposed to stay for a fortnight and, as it would seem most people do, stayed an extra 10 days! You'll be welcome, well fed, well watered and if you're as lucky as us... have an amazing… read more
13 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Verity)
Oh we don't even know where to start...Adam and Verity are two truly wonderful human beings. They are incredibly kind, funny, thoughtful, helpful and caring! Adam is so clever and a gifted cook who created some spectacular meals with a lot of attention to detail. Verity transformed our house into a winter wonderland and is so full of love for… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Verity) for host
You have to believe the hype about these guys.
It's hard to write just how great these hosts are, what a fantastic time we had there and how much we appreciate the time we shared. We stayed with Hanne, Milton and Lovis for four months, extending what was planned to be a couple of weeks into a long and fantastic stay. Hanne and Milton are both so… read more
It's hard to write just how great these hosts are, what a fantastic time we had there and how much we appreciate the time we shared. We stayed with Hanne, Milton and Lovis for four months, extending what was planned to be a couple of weeks into a long and fantastic stay. Hanne and Milton are both so… read more
24 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Maddy)
We feel very lucky that we had the opportunity to get to know Chloe and Maddy and share a little bit of our 'journeys' together. They are the sort people that you wish you could always have around you...really helpful, incredibly attentive and thoughtful, always with a smile, inspiring in ideas and attitude and extremely good fun to be… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Maddy) for host
we almost gave up our travelling plans to stay with Hanne, Milton and Lovis, they are so unbelievably welcoming you won't want to leave. We love them dearly and now class them as our close friends. We will most definitely be back to visit. The work is varied and the food is incredible, accommodation is spot on and even if all of these were awful… read more
9 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Joe) for host
I had an awesome work away with Hanne, Milton and Lovis. They are totally wonderful humans, the food is tasty as a tasty thing and the work is varied. I feel I've gained life long buddies and I'd very much like to visit again. Thanks you guys, prepare yourselves for letters (of the hand written by me variety) BYE.
30 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
Well damn. I am getting a bit emotional already before I even start writing here. My stay in Beutow could have gone on for months and months and I'm still wishing it had. I miss Hanne and Milton so damn much. They are a couple of the best people I've ever met literally in my entire life.
Hanne looks out for you like you're her own even though… read more
Hanne looks out for you like you're her own even though… read more
1 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphaela_D)
Having Raphaela stay with us has been absolutely wonderful and we are both so grateful to have met her. She has been incredibly helpful and basically took on my slightly neglected garden and transformed it into a weed free, veg growing place of joy. I felt like I could rely on her one hundred fifty percent as she put a lot more hours in then… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Raphaela_D) for host
I was so lucky to make my first work-away-experience with Hanne, Milton and their little daughter Lovis! It did not take me long to feel 'at home' and it was a big pleasure for me to work for them and with them in the garden, around the house, with the animals and also taking care of little Lovis.
For somebody like me, looking for a quite place,… read more
For somebody like me, looking for a quite place,… read more
23 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Ian) for host
We couldn't have asked for a better first workaway experience! Hanne and Milton were extremely welcoming and we immediately felt like part of the family. The work was always fun and interesting and ranged from gardening and looking after the farm to making elderflower cordial (delicious!).
The food was always amazing and our accommodations… read more
The food was always amazing and our accommodations… read more
16 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Téo) for host
Hey!!
I stayed with Hanne and Milton (and Christoffer, the brother) for 3 weeks and it was AWESOME!! Yet I'll try to remain objective this way the potential future workawayers can have a good idea of what the life at the Beutower Mühle is!
The accommodation was flawless, I lived in the flat right next to their house and it was… read more
I stayed with Hanne and Milton (and Christoffer, the brother) for 3 weeks and it was AWESOME!! Yet I'll try to remain objective this way the potential future workawayers can have a good idea of what the life at the Beutower Mühle is!
The accommodation was flawless, I lived in the flat right next to their house and it was… read more
5 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Sindre) for host
I spent four weeks with Hanne and Milton at their beautiful place. I felt very comfortable there, the food was good, and the work was also not too hard. I would highly recommend other workawayers to visit this place.
5 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
My friend and I stayed with Hanne and Milton (poolman!) for 10 days but I wish we could have stayed longer! They are absolutely lovely people and the area of Germany they live in is gorgeous. We weren't sure quite what to expect going in, but we couldn't have possibly had a better experience.
The work was varied and never was boring. We did all… read more
The work was varied and never was boring. We did all… read more
23 Apr 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
Hanne and Milton were everything you'd want in Work-away hosts. The experience on a whole was exceptional and I'd recommend anyone to stay there and help out with their blossoming farm lives. The food and accommodation were great and I felt instantly accepted by not only them but by their community of lovely friends as well.
The work was never… read more
The work was never… read more
29 Mar 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Joe)
It was great having Sarah and Joe stay with us for five weeks. They helped us with lots of different tasks like painting, renovating, gardening work, help with the sheep and clearing out. Sarah is great at taking the initiative and just getting on with stuff, Joe is really good at gardening work and heavy lifting activities of which we had many… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2013
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Joe) for host
hanne and milton are exceptional work away hosts. We satyed with them for 5 weeks. They are friendly and welcoming. Their hospitalilty was amasing and we really felt part of the family. Their friends are also really open and have a great sense of humour. We really enjoyed being part of this great project and learned a lot due to the veriety of… read more
29 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex & Mary)
Having Alex and Mary stay with us for five weeks, was the best thing that could've happened to us and we will always be very grateful for their help and the amazing fun times we spent together. They gave us the nicest work-away-host experience imaginable. They both had a wonderful enthusiasm even for slightly more boring or difficult tasks. They… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Mary) for host
We stayed with Hanne and Milton for 5 weeks and loved every minute of it, really couldn't have wished for a better workaway experience! They live in a picture-book perfect house in the rural country side of Beutow and own a beautiful fishing lake.
The work ranged from maintaining the lake, gardening, wood work, painting to shabby chic-ing… read more
The work ranged from maintaining the lake, gardening, wood work, painting to shabby chic-ing… read more
