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Description
I am Martin and the owner of a little farm in the mountains of the alps and I am living with my wife Monika. We have here a beautiful place for our sheeps, the hens, two horses, a dog and cats inmidst a wonderful nature. Because of the steepness of the meadows we have to do nearly all the work handcrafted and helping hands are welcome especially for collecting hay. We don´t have a special target like to save something or somebody, but we love to live with nature and have fun with it. Sometimes it´s also challenging but never boring. When there´s no hay, we are working in the meadows or preparing firewood.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningAnimal CareFarmstay helpUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You have the chance to learn about the origins of our food, stay in contact with nature and animals and enjoy the beautiful landscape of the mountains. We are also helping each other in the neighbourhood, therefore you have the chance to see more than only our farm and get in contact with more people. Always in our company, because most of them don´t speak english;)
Help
We have here a little farm in midst of the alps. In summertime we need some helpers for making and collecting hay from our meadows. You should bring a certain fitness with you because the meadows are steep and you should have a good head for heights. Ideally you are able to handle a hand reaper or even the reaper. Other chores always to be done are helping to make firewood and moving the electric fences for the sheeps. If you have riding experience, you are very welcome to help out with the horses.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I have spoken english a lot in the past, but now I am loosing practice an would be glad for someone to refresh my english. Also I am happy about italian speaking helpers!Accommodation
We have a free room with a nice bed and about 15 qm space. You use bathroom and kitchen togehther with us, a 50 and 60 year old couple. You can share all meals with us or cook by yourself, if you want
What else ...
Our farm is situated near a little village with typical cafes restaurants and shops. There is a really good connection to Bozen, the capital of south tyrol where you can enjoy also a rich cultural experience. The most beautiful experience is the nature here: if you want to explore the world nature heritage of the Dolomites you are exactly in the right place.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have here a really good internet connecition via light- wave cable
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They helped me a lot with what to see in the area and… read more
We had really lots of work with good weather and collecting the hay in the heat. She never lost her good… read more
Wer Lust auf Südtiroler Berg (er)leben hat, ist bei Martin und Monika genau richtig. Wir haben eine tolle Mischung erlebt aus Arbeiten auf dem Hof, Erlebnissen in den Dolomiten und zünftigen Zusammentreffen mit Einheimischen. Obwohl es am Anfang unseres Aufenthaltes aufgrund des schlechten Wetters nicht wirklich Arbeit gab,… read more
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They helped me a lot with what to see in the area and… read more
We had really lots of work with good weather and collecting the hay in the heat. She never lost her good… read more
Wer Lust auf Südtiroler Berg (er)leben hat, ist bei Martin und Monika genau richtig. Wir haben eine tolle Mischung erlebt aus Arbeiten auf dem Hof, Erlebnissen in den Dolomiten und zünftigen Zusammentreffen mit Einheimischen. Obwohl es am Anfang unseres Aufenthaltes aufgrund des schlechten Wetters nicht wirklich Arbeit gab,… read more
It was our first experience and it was great.
During the whole stay Monika and Martin were very helpful and kind to us and we felt very good there almost like at home.
Our work was not hard, but sometimes physical strength was needed. We had plenty of time for ourselves and for our trips.
We love… read more
Ich habe hauptsächlich bei der Heuernte mitgeholfen, konnte aber auch mein inneres Cowgirl rauslassen als ich ein entlaufenes Lamm wieder einfing und habe auch mal beim Nachbarn im Weinberg ausgeholfen.… read more