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Hi,
we are two families living and working on an organic farm. The farm is located in western Germany near the cities Cologne (about 60 km), Düsseldorf (40 km) and Wuppertal (10 km). We are on this farm since February 2010 and still developing it in a way we would like to live and work here.
On our farm there are 90 chicken, 20 cows, 8 pigs. From spring on we will plant vegetables, too. We are selling our products by our own delivery service and in a cafe located on the farm.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you like you can learn some stuff about organic farming, caring for animals and vegetables. Certainly we can talk German if you like to improve your German language skills. And you will meet some quite nice people, I think.
Help
Help would be useful in any way you can imagine. You can plant and harvest vegetables, care for the animals, cook for everybody or fall in love with our weed whacker.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
The rooms we can offer are quite simple. But in the big old farm house you will find everything you need to feel comfortable (kitchen, bath, shower).
What else ...
The surrounding cities offer a lot of museums an theaters and what ever you like. Our place is quite rural but the next train station is only 4 kilometers away. From there you reach the cities Wuppertal and Essen directly. To Düsseldorf it takes about 40 minutes and to Cologne about one hour by train.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 12837463874b
Feedback (32)
22 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Palash) for host
I lived just for a week but it was an amazing experience. As my first time experience in a farm, I worked in varied parts of farm. Got to learn a lot about farming. The stay and food is also quite good. Food is mostly from the farm itself and very tasty. Will definitely consider visiting back!
17 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
This was the third time Miguel stayed with us. He and his girlfriend were helping us a lot around the farm and in the house. No matter what kind of work we had to do they were always willing to help.
They were always friendly and make friends quite easily. We again had a really got time and I hope to see you again soon.
ulli
They were always friendly and make friends quite easily. We again had a really got time and I hope to see you again soon.
ulli
(Excellent
)
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
It was my first experience doing workaway and it was awesome, I learned a lot, I met wonderful people like Minke, Ana, Daniela, Alex, Jacob, Emily, Ulli and all the guys in there. All I can say honestly is Thank you so much!!!! I hope I can comeback some day.... Auf Wiedersehen meine Freunde!!! Vielen Dank!!!
7 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Yusuf) for host
I stayed here for about 2 months. Everyone helps each other. I learned new things about organic farming and animals. Thanks again everyone (for letting me make the cheesecake.)
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22 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Palash) for host
I lived just for a week but it was an amazing experience. As my first time experience in a farm, I worked in varied parts of farm. Got to learn a lot about farming. The stay and food is also quite good. Food is mostly from the farm itself and very tasty. Will definitely consider visiting back!
17 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
This was the third time Miguel stayed with us. He and his girlfriend were helping us a lot around the farm and in the house. No matter what kind of work we had to do they were always willing to help.
They were always friendly and make friends quite easily. We again had a really got time and I hope to see you again soon.
ulli
They were always friendly and make friends quite easily. We again had a really got time and I hope to see you again soon.
ulli
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
It was my first experience doing workaway and it was awesome, I learned a lot, I met wonderful people like Minke, Ana, Daniela, Alex, Jacob, Emily, Ulli and all the guys in there. All I can say honestly is Thank you so much!!!! I hope I can comeback some day.... Auf Wiedersehen meine Freunde!!! Vielen Dank!!!
7 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Yusuf) for host
I stayed here for about 2 months. Everyone helps each other. I learned new things about organic farming and animals. Thanks again everyone (for letting me make the cheesecake.)
9 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Emily was with us for about two weeks in September 2022. She helped us planting, harvesting and weeding vegetables. Always friendly and willing to help, Emily was a precious member of our farm. Emily, You will always be welcome at our place and I hope we'll meet again one day. All the best for your workaway experience!
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Horacio Dirk) for host
For my first workaway experience for about 1 month I have to say that it was a really good experience. The people living there were always very nice, and kind with me (specialy when I had Covid). I got amazed for all the nature arround the farm where you can walk for hours for the hiking trails or just making your own way and reach villages near… read more
31 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vincenzo) for host
24 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sıla Senem & Elif Zeynep) for host
Hallo! :)
Wir haben hier einen Monat und eine Woche verbracht. Das war unsere erste Erfahrung. Im Allgemeinen waren wir so glücklich, weil die Leute so höflich, hilfsbereit und sehr respektvoll sind. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt fühlen wir uns nicht wie ein Fremder zu Hause, das war uns wichtig. Beim Mittagessen waren wir zusammen. Das Essen ist köstlich,… read more
Wir haben hier einen Monat und eine Woche verbracht. Das war unsere erste Erfahrung. Im Allgemeinen waren wir so glücklich, weil die Leute so höflich, hilfsbereit und sehr respektvoll sind. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt fühlen wir uns nicht wie ein Fremder zu Hause, das war uns wichtig. Beim Mittagessen waren wir zusammen. Das Essen ist köstlich,… read more
18 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Purvesh) for host
This was my first workaway experience for about 11 days long and it was perfect. Thanks Ulli, Alex, Minke and everyone there! They were very patient with me, since i'd never done farm work before and also didn't know german. But anyway they helped me with this.
Food here is great of course (everything is organic, healthy and tastes amazing), and… read more
Food here is great of course (everything is organic, healthy and tastes amazing), and… read more
16 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva hat uns zwei Wochen lang in allen Bereichen des Hofes unterstützt. Immer gut drauf, hilfsbereit, zupackend und freundlich. Danke für die schöne Zeit und komm gerne immer wieder!
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Ich hatte eine tolle Zeit auf dem Hellen, auch wenn ich leider nur zwei Wochen bleiben konnte. Die dort lebenden und arbeitenden Menschen sind alle super nett und offen, und immer hilfsbereit, egal worum es geht. Man fühlt sich sofort aufgenommen in der Hofgemeinschaft, jeden Mittag gibt es ein gemeinsames Mittagessen und die Küche ist… read more
6 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Like it has been previously said - it is a great place to enjoy the work close to and with the wonderful surrounding nature. And the food is great :D :D :D
I stayed around 3 weeks and in that time I did a variety of tasks from harvesting, sorting vegetables, working on the field or collecting eggs in the evening. It was also nice to learn some… read more
I stayed around 3 weeks and in that time I did a variety of tasks from harvesting, sorting vegetables, working on the field or collecting eggs in the evening. It was also nice to learn some… read more
5 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Wayne & Kate) for host
Myself and my husband spent two weeks on the farm. It’s really picturesque and we really enjoyed the experience of learning about farm life.
Daily we would meet in the morning with the whole team and be given tasks for the day. The meetings are all in German so it’s hard to know what’s being planned, so it’s a good idea to speak with Ulli or… read more
Daily we would meet in the morning with the whole team and be given tasks for the day. The meetings are all in German so it’s hard to know what’s being planned, so it’s a good idea to speak with Ulli or… read more
23 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tomas) for host
First WA experience for about 10 days long and it was perfect. Thanks Ulli, Alex, Lucas, Miriam and everyone there! They've been very patient with me, since i'd never done farm work before and specially because I'm trying to learn german and still don't understand everything, but anyway they helped me with this too. Great to know how an organic… read more
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (McKay) for host
I had a very good experience at the place! This was my first time using Workaway. The farmland was really pretty and Ulli and Alex were funny. I would recommend to anyone to go to this farm.
6 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host
Thanks for everything to Ulli, Alex, the fellow workers and volunteers who quickly became new friends! I spent one month at the farm volunteering in the vegetable garden and greenhouse. With a desire to learn about all stages of growing food I was beyond grateful for this hands on experience. Work consisted of planting seeds, planting in the… read more
6 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (leanpellegrini)
We had a really nice time with Natalia and Leandro. Always friendly and polite people. They helped us a lot especially to build a fence we didn't manage for years. All I had to do was showing them the tools and where to build the fence and cut all the plants that had to be removed before building the fence. I couldn't have done it better myself.… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (leanpellegrini) for host
Our first and excellent workaway experience. The farm is very well organized, Ulli, Alex and the family of both welcomed us very well, and they were always present for any doubt or need. The tasks are well defined and every day you learn something new. We met a wonderful group of people, with whom we share days of work, walks and interesting… read more
10 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kirsty) for host
I was here for a week when unfortunately I burnt my hand so decided to go stay with relatives while I waited for it to heal. The week that I was there for was really interesting though, there were a lot of other young people learning about organic farming and I was helping with feeding and cleaning for the animals from the start as well as some… read more
13 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jason)
Jason was helping us for about four weeks. He's a hard-working, quiet and polite guy. Whatever he did he did very thoroughly, always taking notes not to forget something that has to be done and was caring well for our animals. So great Jason was helping us during Christmas and the following days. Always flexible concerning which days or which time… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
11.12.16–08.01.17
This was one of my best WWOOF experiences. Ulli's and Alex's farm is real business, and I was able to learn a lot about dairy farming here. They are used to having volunteers, so everything was well-organised: I was told straight away which days and hours I must work and when I have off. I mainly worked with the animals: cows,… read more
This was one of my best WWOOF experiences. Ulli's and Alex's farm is real business, and I was able to learn a lot about dairy farming here. They are used to having volunteers, so everything was well-organised: I was told straight away which days and hours I must work and when I have off. I mainly worked with the animals: cows,… read more
3 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Zaid) for host
a different and new experience, nice and friendly family, they are doing good for themselves and for the environment, wish them all the best.
20 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Annalise & Ryan) for host
This was our first workaway experience and our stay was really one to remember.
All the people on the farm are very kind and make you feel welcome. The farm and the neighborhood is amazing and are perfect for some quite and relaxing time away from the cities.
A very nice hospitality including good food too!
Everyday we were assigned… read more
All the people on the farm are very kind and make you feel welcome. The farm and the neighborhood is amazing and are perfect for some quite and relaxing time away from the cities.
A very nice hospitality including good food too!
Everyday we were assigned… read more
31 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jahaziel) for host
I spent 2 weeks , and I had a great time there .
I learned a little bit of gardening and recycling. Sometimes I packed potatos, cleaned the kitchen, harvested tomatoes, etc.
Also I had to weed in the field which is hard work, but the view is really cool there.
I visited Langenberg town that is really charming and is very close.
I did… read more
I learned a little bit of gardening and recycling. Sometimes I packed potatos, cleaned the kitchen, harvested tomatoes, etc.
Also I had to weed in the field which is hard work, but the view is really cool there.
I visited Langenberg town that is really charming and is very close.
I did… read more
30 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Elliot Francesco) for host
HI Ulli and Alex!
Finally I've write to you...I was in this farm only for a short time (one week) so I can't say too much about this place but my impression was really good!!! There is a large group of people working there so that makes the work easier and funny!! All good people and the house where the volunteers lives is very big and… read more
Finally I've write to you...I was in this farm only for a short time (one week) so I can't say too much about this place but my impression was really good!!! There is a large group of people working there so that makes the work easier and funny!! All good people and the house where the volunteers lives is very big and… read more
24 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Guus) for host
I spent about 5 or 6 weeks working at the farm to practise my German. They ussually speak German and only English if they speak directly to you. This is good for practise but if you don't speak German than it might be difficult. We worked 5 days a week from 9.30-13.00 and from 14.30 until 16/17h. We alternate cooking so that we could always have a… read more
5 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Evans130) for host
Ulrich & Alex, thanks for so nice to me & made my very first workaway experience so great! I was lucky to get permission to work here after 1 month solo backpacking in Europe. Farming stuff wasn't something new to me since my grandpa was a hard working farmer, but still I really got into to it and it did resting my mind after a long trip. I really… read more
10 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (SEMRA) for host
Das war meine erste Erfahrung als workawayer im hoff. Ich habe
Daniela, Uli,Alex,Katrin und auch viele anderer nette Leute kennengelernt. Das Arbeit war Abwechslung reich ich konnte aussuchen, was ich gerne Arbeiten wollte.Hatte große helle Zimmer, Mann kann da auch gut essen.
Gerne wieder.grüß an alle.
Daniela, Uli,Alex,Katrin und auch viele anderer nette Leute kennengelernt. Das Arbeit war Abwechslung reich ich konnte aussuchen, was ich gerne Arbeiten wollte.Hatte große helle Zimmer, Mann kann da auch gut essen.
Gerne wieder.grüß an alle.
22 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Lyssa & Stephen) for host
Steve and I had two great weeks working on the Farm. The owners, Ulli, Alex and Daniella are most passionate about their work and it really rubs off! We stayed in the old timber farmhouse with the other workers, who ranged from teenagers to middle aged people from all walks of life.
We loved the variety of work that we managed to do. Our own… read more
We loved the variety of work that we managed to do. Our own… read more
13 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Steffi76)
Steffi is a really nice and hard working woman. She never complained about the work to do or whatever. She prepared absolutely delicious meals for us . She's always friendly and got a smile for everybody. We had a very nice time together with her.
Hopefully we'll meet the next time you are visiting the farm.
ulli
Hopefully we'll meet the next time you are visiting the farm.
ulli
(Excellent)
5 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Steffi76) for host
This was my first workaway experience and my stay was really amazing. All the people on the farm are very kind and makes you feel welcome. You can learn something about organic farming „Demeter“ and the landscape around the farm is really beautyfull.
There is allways something to do and it was never boring. Also it is possible to say, which work… read more
There is allways something to do and it was never boring. Also it is possible to say, which work… read more
1 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Scarlet) for host
I spent almost 2 weeks at the farm, and it was a very positive, wonderful experience! Everyone there is very nice and welcoming and I felt very comfortable. Some of the work was new to me but Ulli and the rest of the crew were very patient and very good at showing me what to do. I really enjoyed helping out and learning about the farm. The place… read more
24 Mar 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Malachi)
Malachi is a really nice and hardworking guy. We enjoyed every single day spending with him here. Never expected one could learn that good German by studying Rammstein lyrics :-)
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2012
Left by Workawayer (Malachi) for host
Like other workawayers have said, I would like to return! Everyone makes you feel welcome and is very kind, the food is good, and the countryside is spectacular. If you enjoy working outside, this may just be the place for you. Also, if you want to improve your German you are in luck: for those of us whose German language skills are subpar they… read more
23 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (mwr6163) for host
I spent two weeks working at the farm and I loved every second of it. All the people working there are great. There is a lot of work to be done and Uli give you room to decided what you want to do and when you want to work. Also most of the work is actually fun and I ended up often working longer than the required amount. It was a great… read more
29 Aug 2012
Left by Workawayer (Campanilla76) for host
We had a great time!!! Thank you all; Daniela has been so patient and friendly, we definitelty would love to come back and of course we are recommending the caffe all over!! and yes as mj said food is great as everything is grown there; i have to say that if you are a spanish speaker is nice to practice and share lenguages!! see u soon… read more
28 Aug 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
We really enjoyed our time here with Ian. He is very friendly and likes to socialize with all the people around. Ian is an excellent cook and cleaning seems to be one of his special hobbies ;-) Our butchers place never had been that clean as is was after Ian took responsibility to clean it! Hope we'll meet again one day!
(Excellent)
14 May 2012
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
I have really enjoyed my time here, and wouldn't hesitate to come back in future.
My only trouble has been that I haven't stayed long enough. There is much to see in the surrounding area, with towns easily accessible by foot or bike and a short train trip to several major cities.
The people are friendly and welcoming, and the work is… read more
My only trouble has been that I haven't stayed long enough. There is much to see in the surrounding area, with towns easily accessible by foot or bike and a short train trip to several major cities.
The people are friendly and welcoming, and the work is… read more
7 Mar 2011
Left by Workawayer (Abigail & Emma) for host
Hi guys! Thought I'd leave some feedback finally!
My friend Emma and I worked on the farm for 3 weeks. We really enjoyed our time here, and even got used to the early mornings (though I'm sure you'll dispute that). The group are really nice people, and they can cook really well. As an Australian, going in winter to Germany was interesting, but I… read more
My friend Emma and I worked on the farm for 3 weeks. We really enjoyed our time here, and even got used to the early mornings (though I'm sure you'll dispute that). The group are really nice people, and they can cook really well. As an Australian, going in winter to Germany was interesting, but I… read more
27 Jun 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is still with us and we surely will miss him very much, when he left. We had such a great time with him. This hardworking musician and great cook. Every morning and evening Thomas cares for our pigs and little cows very well. He is so polite, always friendly with everybody, tidy and reliable.
If I forgot any good characteristics one could… read more
If I forgot any good characteristics one could… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2010
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I am actually still here with the guys but wanted to leave feedback in case I forgot. A very nice place wth friendly and patient people. The food is really great and it's different every day. The beds are perfect and never cold. Great Internet connection and all round it's a wonderful experience. I'm leaving soon but I think I will definitely be… read more
