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We are looking for a new family "member"!
We are Kathi and Alex, both 42 years old and we would love to have YOU in our barn crew.
We would expect you to help us with cleaning stalls, get horses to the pasture, feeding horses, keep the inside and outside area clean,
In the evenings we usually sit down to have dinner together to talk and enjoy our international experiences. I (Kathi) also have an experience being a year as a trainee on a horse farm in the USA a few years ago, and I would like to repay the hospitality I received there during my stay. I think that was the best year in my life
We have about 10 horses in the stable and some other animals,too. In addition to the horses there are four goats, four pigs and five dogs which live with us in the house.
Our horse farm is located in Styria, Austria, about 40 Kilometers away from Graz and 140 Kilometers from Vienna. From the Vienna Airport to Graz there is a direct bus connection (Flixbus). We can pick you up from the bus station in Graz.
The farm is outside of a small country town, about three kilometers away from grocery stores, Restaurants, banks and a few Pubs.
We live in a peaceful area surrounded by beautiful woods. In the nearby area there is a lot to explore if you are interested in sights or in hiking.
For you to feel happy working here, you must love animals and enjoy a quiet country side life.
We are looking forward to hear from you and hoping your stay with us would be a great experience for you, too.
Please understand that we only can take workawayers who will stay at least 3 -4 weeks!Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Language practice, (German, English), countrylife, typical austrian food, beautiful landscape, animal therapy, serene living and working environment.
Help
Task mainly includes: Cleaning stalls, feeding horses, bringing horses in and out
Also some help with chores around the house will be appreciated :)Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
The whole upper floor in the house. You will have your own bedroom and you share living room, bathroom, toilet with other workaways. There is an internet connection in the house.
What else ...
Experience working with horses would be great because you are involved with them all the time but we are training you either way!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Kathi answered my request really quickly—within one day! During my stay, there were two other volunteers living upstairs with me, and we shared the same kitchen. Kathi always cooked delicious Austrian food… read more
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Kathi answered my request really quickly—within one day! During my stay, there were two other volunteers living upstairs with me, and we shared the same kitchen. Kathi always cooked delicious Austrian food… read more
I knew that if I went to a place close to nature - not just to hike - to deal with real life
would certainly have a good effect on me and had my desire for it.
What I didn't know was how quickly I would begin to change and how brilliant the people I come to.… read more
working with the horses was very rewarding (even if they'd poop 2 minutes after we finished cleaning, hahaha). we helped cleaning stables and feeding the animals. work can get a bit physical, but hours are always fair. and you sure will have some breaks for cuddles and… read more
Thank you Kathi and Alex for this wonderful… read more
Thank you both for all your… read more
We learned a lot about horses, and how to take care of them. Also we learned about austrian gastronomy, that we loved!
Kathi showed us a lot of beautiful places, and their house is sourrounded by nature, it's really beautiful!
All the horses are… read more
The work consisted in feeding the horses, mucking out the stables and general maintenance of the farm. It was a bit physical at the beginning (nothing to be scared of, no… read more
Kathi is superkind: answers fast, gives a lift if needed, or advice to make your work easier and your heart lighter. She also took us (Workawayers) to sandwichbar when she went with her friends and we had a fantastic barbecue as well - like a family, really! She translated what… read more
Really thanks for everything and for accepted me for last minute! :)
First I need to say, I couldn't have imagined a better first workaway experience, thanks to Kathi :) She is seriously one of the coolest, most hardworking women I know - managing the whole stable alone and working at the same time...all that with a big smile most of the times. Not to mention that… read more
I spent one month at Kathi's farm and it was simply amazing! Kathi herself is a very easy going person who really loves all her animals and looks after them with great care. She is super friendly, talkative (she has lots of great stories!), she's always… read more
If you are looking for a quiet place, surrounded by nature and welcoming this is the right place.
We stayed 1 month and a half with Kathi, a fantastic person with a big heart who puts all his passion to make the riding school live better.
She is super helpful, welcoming, puts you at ease and… read more
To workawayers considering Kathi's place:
If you're looking for a place where you can see what farmstays feel like, then you're at the right place! With Kathi we worked in the daily… read more
There is nothing to complain about! She loved all our animals and treated them with love and respect! We were really happy to have Jade at our place!
All of the 4 dogs are super nice, and good companions to work with, as well as the pigs and the goats.
Kathi is an amazing… read more
Ellie is a very polite and… read more
Kathi was so welcoming and made sure that we had the best possible experience in Austria and at her property. Her friends, family and boyfriend were all super lovely too. She's such a busy lady yet she still made time for us and we had a lot of fun with her. She took us in like her own… read more
I spent a month at the farm, and it was great to be near the horses.
The place is beautiful, and quiet and the view from the second floor is perfect.
Kathy is a wonderful person, always caring and nice. She works outside the farm though so she isn't always there.
I spent a lot of the time with the… read more
The work is hard and can be messy - as is all farm work - but it was great! The horses are lovely and Kathi was kind enough to take us on several… read more
I spent only two months at Kathi's place but it was like living a whole… read more
The farm is located on the top of a hill, the view is awesome, you can admire it from the balcony on the second floor. The place for those who really love animals, Kathy has a lot of them.
Be prepared for the basic farm work, it can be dirty sometimes, but if you like this style… read more
Kathi's horses a the kindest, gentlest, loving and calmed horses I've been with in a long time. I had the pleasure to take care of them for a week and it was such a nice experience, as to meet Kathi.
She has always a smile even… read more
You are expected to work. The animals need to be fed and their stalls cleaned out everyday, but she is very respectful of working 5 hours a day for 5 days a week. I enjoyed… read more
Kathi is a kind , fun loving, easygoing lady. When staying with Kathi you’re made to feel like a part of the family and are welcomed by her friends. Kathi is… read more
Kathy is Incredible. She's doing everything for the Workawayers.
BUT..... here is not a place to make "cheap holidays". You have to do your staff. The Horses need you and you have to clean them up twice a day.
Cathy is a lovely person and we will never forget the… read more