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17 Mar 2024
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Description
We are a little community in the great landscape of the Jura mountains in the west of Switzerland. We are situated in an old train station surrounded by meadows and forests with free running horses and cows in summertime.
This is a place surrounded by nature, and animals. We have a garden where we apply the permaculture style and implement the permaculture philosophy in our daily lifestyle.
It is a place for volunteers who want to unwind, learn, share, experience and enjoy. We are accompanied by chickens, ducks, cats and four wonderful horses which are our best trainers in personal development.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are living in the french speaking part of Switzerland. We try to speak french as much as possible - but as we are a multicultural place we speak many different languages. We are happy to introduce you to the Swiss culture. You can learn about permaculture, horses, animals, cooking, house maintenance, herbs, natural products production.
Help
For the autumn and winter time we are still looking for a volunteer who wants to join our little team of 1-3 people. Our place greatly benefits from someone calm who enjoys a small community setting. It is perfect to come back to yourself and unwind.
These are the jobs we need help with:
cutting wood, restocking the wood to make fire, cleaning the stables, caring for the horses, chickens, ducks and cats, preparing the garden beds for the winter, snowshoveling etc. You would also care the household by cooking, cleaning, maintenance etc.
Feel free to ask us any questions you might have.Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentAccommodation
You will have your own room and share the meals with the community members.
What else ...
You can reach us by car or train. The station and the stop is only on request (press the button before arriving).
Nearby you can find wonderful forests, little lakes, wild rivers and a lot of hiking trails. The French border is very close for a short excursion to the wild part of France. There are lakes and nice cities also not very far from our farm.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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She was very attentive and understood immediately what has to be done to support our daily schedule - cooperating, with all her attention, in all the many tasks our country life asks from us.
She was a big help in the garden, the household, the animal care - and last but not least, in the kitchen… read more
Julia is deeply reliable, loving, and caring for every living being in a most responsible manner: for the humans, cats, ducks, chicken, horses, vegetables, flowers, herbs, trees…
Julia is attentive… read more
There is a lot of thankfulness in my heart for everything in the space that I was present during my stay.
The vision of Sibylle for this beautiful place touched deeply my heart and I could experience it there every day and watch how it was/ is step by step unfolding.
I can truly recommend this place to… read more
He is open hearted, attentive in every situation, polite, helpful, loving, being in contact with every living being, like humans, animals, insects, plants. He knows how to approach horses, chickens, cats and humans in a very correct and natural… read more
We wore happy to have her here and are looking forward to see her again.
Warm embraces from Sibylle and the team
Thank you… read more