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Description
We are a family of four, Anne, Thomas and the children Tilda (14) and Linus
(11). We try to live as eco friendly and sustainable as possible. We harvest most of the fruits and vegetables we eat from our garden. We repair and share things whenever possible and cover our daily distances by bike. When we travel, we also like to do it by bike.
We live close to Potsdam with lots of lakes and forest around. Our village itself is not very interesting but Potsdam with its famous palaces and gardens is very close.
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People with practical skills are more than welcome.
After many years of rebuilding our house with a lot of help from fantastic guests we want to slow down a bit and we will invite only a few guests in 2024. In spring some help in the garden is appreciated, in late summer (end of august/ september) for harvesting and processing fruits and vegetables.
Let us know what skills you have to offer! If you have some skills in carpentry or other crafts (working with metal etc) or especially if you're good in fixing bikes, we might be able to find a job for you. We prefer it when guests stay for one or 2 weeks.
We're also interested in getting to know something from you and your culture/country!
Short term enquiries are welcome, as we do not plan too far.
We have a cat and chickens.
We usually eat very simple things and cook from basic ingredients/ what we have in the garden/ sometimes foodsharing. For some people it seems to be a bit unfamiliar (that we do not have tomatoes etc the whole year round or eat our bread even if it's already a week old) but it's an important value for us, to eat as regional/ seasonal/ environmental friendly as possible.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn a lot about ecological buliding materials and paints, about self-sufficient living/ gardening, simple living close to nature, using wild herbs. Some might also be interested in our music collection (a wide range of indie, pop, electronic, rock etc.). Attachment parenting, natural family life.
You can also learn to sew.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
IN GENERAL: We especially need craftly people for the things we have to do.
We expect, that you help with the daily tasks, cooking, cleaning the table after eating should be self-evident. Also it s very important that you are able to work independently. Quite often we have several small jobs to be done around the house, therefore it s necessary that you will be able to do it alone after a short introduction.
Teaching: If you play guitar or ukulele....we have some basic knowledge but would like to learn more.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We can offer our small caravan or a big tent (similar to a yurt) in the garden. No heating available, so season for accomodating volunteers outside is from around april to september, depending on the weather and your condition.
What else ...
We do not have a fix schedule and are flexible when you would like to make a daytrip.
You can reach our village by bus in 15 min from potsdam main train station, we are within Berin ABC zone!
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours/ day, max 20 hours a week
Feedback (11)
I was a bit nervous as all this was totally new to me, but that changed very fast due to their friendly and welcoming ways.
It was an amazing experience to stay with such cool friendly people in an area that is nothing short of… read more
Anne and Thomas were welcoming, and always open and helpful. They introduced us to many nice activities around the area, gave us recommendations, and we even went with them to a great theater show!
We really enjoyed to explore the area, to see Potsdam and… read more
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I was a bit nervous as all this was totally new to me, but that changed very fast due to their friendly and welcoming ways.
It was an amazing experience to stay with such cool friendly people in an area that is nothing short of… read more
Anne and Thomas were welcoming, and always open and helpful. They introduced us to many nice activities around the area, gave us recommendations, and we even went with them to a great theater show!
We really enjoyed to explore the area, to see Potsdam and… read more
It was a very good experience for us to have you as our guests! You are very kind and sweet with a good sense of humour. You make us believe in the good in man (after a few "strange"… read more
We really appreciated to have her around and to chat with her. It was fantastic that she could fulfil… read more
Anne is friendly, open, patient and… read more
Thanks for letting us staying in the awesome caravan, and trying all of your home grown, yummy food, it was delicious!!!!
The works was funny and easy (something about their garden).
The children are really sweet, i'll remember forever about their way to teach me german words.
Thank you Anne and Thomas.
Anne and Thomas showed such kindness and generosity hosting both myself and simon for over 6 weeks. I enjoyed helping in their family home, playing with Tilda and Linus and harvesting (mostly peaches!) in the garden. The jobs were always fun… read more
