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After many years of living with guests from workaway I still wait for every new helper with great confidence: Interesting people from all over the world are enriching my life and help me with the work on the farm. A lot of them became friends and we still stay in touch. I could teach them how to live and work with horses, live out of the own garden and a lot of them tried the linedancing. They brought me the knowlegde about life in their country and I learned plenty of new recepies so I now have a special cookbook. I also met many super talented musicians, painters, and helpers with my computer tasks!
So if you look for a familylike place with an international touch (I speak german, english and french), and you are not allergic to dogs, cats, chicken, hay or horses in an amazing landscape and most beautiful sunrises you will be welcomed!
We are preparing an open air Theater play for children in the moment (9th of may ) and could need musical talents also.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will meet many people while living with us and following me around to the daily work, the special events and meet the riding clients. If you want you can learn a lot about vegetable gardening, international cooking, horses, and I speak german, english and french fluently. I am a line dance freak. You could learn more about your own capabilities by working with manual tools.
Help
We have moved four years ago to a wonderful new place and there is still a lot to do: gardening, work around the horses, constructing and a lot more...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
2 rooms and one bathroom
We normally share meals
What else ...
The cooking is not vegetarian, but few meat is part of the meals. Vegetables and fruit is mostly our own products or comes from regional farmers. No vegans please.
Die Küche ist nicht vegetarisch, Fleisch wird jedoch nur wenig verbraucht. Gemüse und Obst kommt weitgehend aus der eigenen Herstellung oder wird regional gekauft. Bitte keine Veganer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Im Zimmer
Space for parking camper vans
Genügend Platz für Wohnmobil/Campervan mit Sanitärbenutzung im Haus
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours/ 5 days a week
Host ref number: 328683165517
Feedback (59)
1 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host
I had the pleasure of staying with Elke a few months ago for 10 days, and I must say, it was an experience beyond my expectations! As my first Workaway adventure, I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
It was a perfect balance between daily chores (taking care of the horses, gardening, cleaning etc) and free time (to discover the beautiful… read more
It was a perfect balance between daily chores (taking care of the horses, gardening, cleaning etc) and free time (to discover the beautiful… read more
4 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn’t have been a better start! I stayed for one month and really enjoyed the time there. The people are very kind and I felt at home after just a short while. The linedance evenings were so much fun and I surely will never forget them. I liked doing the work and even more eating the delicious food… read more
31 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Armelle) for host
I stayed for a month and it was really great ! If you want to go there, for sure you will never starve and it's delicious. Everybody is kind, it was a pleasure to meet Elke and Alfi. The work is pretty easy, the place is awsome and the horses are funny and sweet. I enjoyed learning linedance with her and the others. Thank you for everything, I… read more
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1 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host
I had the pleasure of staying with Elke a few months ago for 10 days, and I must say, it was an experience beyond my expectations! As my first Workaway adventure, I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
It was a perfect balance between daily chores (taking care of the horses, gardening, cleaning etc) and free time (to discover the beautiful… read more
It was a perfect balance between daily chores (taking care of the horses, gardening, cleaning etc) and free time (to discover the beautiful… read more
4 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn’t have been a better start! I stayed for one month and really enjoyed the time there. The people are very kind and I felt at home after just a short while. The linedance evenings were so much fun and I surely will never forget them. I liked doing the work and even more eating the delicious food… read more
31 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Armelle) for host
I stayed for a month and it was really great ! If you want to go there, for sure you will never starve and it's delicious. Everybody is kind, it was a pleasure to meet Elke and Alfi. The work is pretty easy, the place is awsome and the horses are funny and sweet. I enjoyed learning linedance with her and the others. Thank you for everything, I… read more
22 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kiana) for host
I really really enjoyed my stay with Elke, reconnected with my love for horses.
Elke is a lovely person, not to mention a great cook.
being around the animals and the people was an experience I won't soon forget.
I would highly recommend if you are open to meeting new people and love animals.
Elke was kind enough to let me ride her horses, which… read more
Elke is a lovely person, not to mention a great cook.
being around the animals and the people was an experience I won't soon forget.
I would highly recommend if you are open to meeting new people and love animals.
Elke was kind enough to let me ride her horses, which… read more
26 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was a wonderful and completely reliable worker who helped me with everything : in the house, in the garden and of course with the horses. She really loves them and never failed to observe them even after the work was done. As one day she wishes to have a horse of her own she tried to learn as much as possible about these wonderful animals and… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I had a great time at Elka's and I'm really grateful that she offered to host me for my first-ever Workaway experience. I have noticed that here on Workaway many hosts don't reply to you at all and you are left wondering what to do with your plans. Elka was super good and clear with the communication the whole time. She is a very sweet lady and… read more
10 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Helena Carolina) for host
I spent two weeks (May 2023) in this beautiful place in the middle of the Black Forest.
All the other feedbacks nicely describe how it is to be at Elke's place. Elke is such a nice person (despite her age she has an astonishing young soul) and I really had a great time with her (for most of the time I was there, there were no other workawayers… read more
All the other feedbacks nicely describe how it is to be at Elke's place. Elke is such a nice person (despite her age she has an astonishing young soul) and I really had a great time with her (for most of the time I was there, there were no other workawayers… read more
22 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host
Elke is a beautiful soul. I loved my two weeks at the farm. The work was in the sunny outdoors and good for the mind and body. I highly recommend her place to anyone who loves horses, gardening and being outside in general. Elke even went out of her way to help me organize something super fun for my day off! She has great communication and is very… read more
19 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maja & Janna) for host
My sister and I had a great time at Elke's place. We started off with a couple of weeks in her caravan and then we spend a week inside the house. Both places were clean and comfortable, although no wifi in the campervan.
Elke, her daughter and her friends are incredibly nice and welcoming and the weeks flew by.
There is a clear structure to the… read more
Elke, her daughter and her friends are incredibly nice and welcoming and the weeks flew by.
There is a clear structure to the… read more
14 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Armelle) for host
My time at Elke's farm was so wholesome and an experience I would repeat in a heartbeat. I felt immediately integrated into the functioning of home & stables, loved cooking sharing meals with Elke and other Workawayers & friends and absolutely enjoyed the work with the horses.
Elke is a super experienced Workaway host, and it was great to hear… read more
Elke is a super experienced Workaway host, and it was great to hear… read more
2 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alida) for host
Elke is such a sweet, relaxed and interesting person! Elke herself, all of her friends and everyone else on the farm made me feel very welcome during the 2 weeks I stayed there.
The work wasn't too difficult, even though I definitely got stronger while working there - who needs to go to the gym if you have horses? :) We also had a lot of free… read more
The work wasn't too difficult, even though I definitely got stronger while working there - who needs to go to the gym if you have horses? :) We also had a lot of free… read more
21 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leandro & Agda) for host
You know when you arrive at a place and you feel really good? That's what we felt at Elke's farm.
We stayed with Elke for 4 weeks and she made us feel comfortable and welcome from the first day we arrived.
Elke is a welcoming host with a good sense of humor. We had many happy moments dining together every day and also dancing the line-dance she… read more
We stayed with Elke for 4 weeks and she made us feel comfortable and welcome from the first day we arrived.
Elke is a welcoming host with a good sense of humor. We had many happy moments dining together every day and also dancing the line-dance she… read more
22 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
I spent here two weeks in late december. The time here overall was good and I had the chance to practise a lot my riding skills, the mucking in the stables though and the water deliverance to the horses where pretty challenging due to the extreme cold (-12°C in the morning). Elke was a nice grandma to me and the other volunteers, who took care of… read more
14 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emeline) for host
Elke is the most relaxed and warm person I know. She has a huge heart and knows how to say clearly what to do.
I stayed there for 2 weeks and felt welcomed from the beginning. The energy of the farm is good, it feels like time is on pause there. The surroundings are beautiful!
I was able to enjoy my stay with one of the volunteers there and it was… read more
I stayed there for 2 weeks and felt welcomed from the beginning. The energy of the farm is good, it feels like time is on pause there. The surroundings are beautiful!
I was able to enjoy my stay with one of the volunteers there and it was… read more
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Claudio Rodrigo) for host
This was my first workaway experience, I worked in this place for like three weeks and my time here was awesome, The amount of job was fair and not too hard, and there were various jobs to do, for example take care of the horses, collect the pumpkins, repair the fence, etc ...
Every Tuesday there was a big dinner with Elke's friends, and speaking… read more
Every Tuesday there was a big dinner with Elke's friends, and speaking… read more
17 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pieter ) for host
im juni war ich second time mit Elcke und ich come vieleicht wieder.
wunderbar (nach vielleicht mindestens 80 workawayers im 10 jahre)
aber sie ist noch immer mit gute laune nach workawayers und menschen tiere usw
sehr schone Platz....
pg
wunderbar (nach vielleicht mindestens 80 workawayers im 10 jahre)
aber sie ist noch immer mit gute laune nach workawayers und menschen tiere usw
sehr schone Platz....
pg
13 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alondra) for host
I unexpectedly needed a place to stay and Elke took me in for two weeks. I have nothing but nice words for her, her farm and horses.
She's one of the most cheerful, open minded and constant person I've met so far. Elke will welcome you to her little horse universe with open arms. Communication is great, she will be open to listen and help you,… read more
She's one of the most cheerful, open minded and constant person I've met so far. Elke will welcome you to her little horse universe with open arms. Communication is great, she will be open to listen and help you,… read more
7 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Leila) for host
i had an absolutely wonderful time with elke on the farm! getting to know elke has been an inspiring experience, she is one of the most interesting people I've met and i won't forget her :)
the work was straightforward and simple, even for me who had never seen a horse up close before! and helping out around the cosy rustic house for dinner or… read more
the work was straightforward and simple, even for me who had never seen a horse up close before! and helping out around the cosy rustic house for dinner or… read more
1 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Reyner & Tommy ) for host
Undoubtedly a great place with fabulous views with beautiful horses and ponies. Besides a great company and the excellent treatment of Elke, we had an incredible first experience getting to know in reality the culture and food of an authentic German stable.
Without a doubt it is a place with an incredible history and architecture that combined… read more
Without a doubt it is a place with an incredible history and architecture that combined… read more
7 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)
Hi Teresa thank you for your wonderful feedback you gave me! Of course you know that I enjoyed your visit and help as much as you did and you left a big gap! I so much appreciated your warmhearted laughs, reliability and personal interest in our life. You came as a worker and you left as a friend! I really hope to see you back here - big hugs,… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host
Elke´s farm is a very special place in which you feel at home from the very first moment. The atmosphere is so cheerful, friendly and warm that the days have passed very quickly and it has been really difficult to leave such a charming community.
The work with the horses is easy and not hard to do, quite the contrary, it has been an incredible… read more
The work with the horses is easy and not hard to do, quite the contrary, it has been an incredible… read more
8 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura arrived after a two difficult months for me - some workers during summertime had another opinion about workaway than I had. So what a relief to find again a reliable, intelligent and competent person like Laura! Not only she was always ready to help, as well in the stable, in the garden and in the house, but also she was eager to learn about… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Elke was very welcoming and I spent a good time at her place. She speaks German but also English and French and always helped me when I didn’t understand anything. I want to thank her for the opportunity she gave me to share her daily life. Her delicious meals after work are always appreciated! With the work in the morning and evening, and the… read more
22 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatrice)
Thank you Bea for the most efficient and tasty help you gave to me and your co- workers! Cake every day was not so good for my diet, but who cares! I was happy to host you and could completely rely on you about the horsework. Hope you will find your way to the goals in your life! I also learned some more italian! Va bene! Elke
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Beatrice) for host
My 3 week stay at Elke's place fulfilled all my expectations! After many months of being "locked" inside and spending too much time in front of the computer, I was searching for a place where I could work with animals (get my hands dirty ;-), meet new people and be surrounded by nature. That is exactly what I encountered at Röteberg Koppel! It is… read more
20 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Je suis restée deux semaines chez Elke. C'était un séjour court mais très appréciable :)
J'ai bien aimé l'ambiance du centre équestre et des autres Workaways. Il y a beaucoup de choses à visiter dans le coin et pas mal de tour à vélo à faire.
Merci à Elke pour son accueil et sa très bonne cuisine! . Des bisous ( à un mètre de distance! )
Thomas
J'ai bien aimé l'ambiance du centre équestre et des autres Workaways. Il y a beaucoup de choses à visiter dans le coin et pas mal de tour à vélo à faire.
Merci à Elke pour son accueil et sa très bonne cuisine! . Des bisous ( à un mètre de distance! )
Thomas
22 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Falk)
Leider war Falk nur kurze Zeit bei uns auf dem Hof, doch trotzdem konnten wir seine vielfältigen Talente und Fertigkeiten genießen. Ob als Stallmister und Pferdefütterer, als Koch und als Pianist, als Geburtshelfer bei meiner neuen website und als Kommunikationsunterstützer bei Freunden und Mitworkern – wir werden Falk sehr vermissen! Viel Glück… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Falk) for host
The stay at Elkes place was amazing. I felt so welcome. Her Kitchen/Livingroom is always open. There is always fresh bred, and nice people around. It's very, very warm atmosphere and there is plenty of free time during the day. I'm really looking forward to visit her place again :)
15 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jhonatan ) for host
Well, what can I say about this magnificent place, all the comments here are true, Elke is an extraordinary person with whom you can talk about any topic, learn from her experience, listen to her stories, dance and eat delicious every day, especially in the nights. The place is quiet, simple work and the atmosphere is surrounded by good people.
24 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I had a really great time at Elkes farm! I stayed for 3 weeks in nov/dec 2020. I can only repeat what other work-awayers already said: Elke is a very talkative, welcoming person with lots of ideas! She shared all her knowledge about horses, farming, cooking, gardening, teaching... with us. She even gave us riding lessons :D The main work was to… read more
12 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
I ask Mike to do some housekeeping for two weeks while I was away, as he said he already had experiences with keeping a farm. So we met one week before I left and invited another worker so he had company. Right from the beginning I a had a wonderful impression about his skills, as he was friendly, skilled and very reliable with everything he did.… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I spent five spectacular weeks (Sept - Oct) at Elke’s farm, and it was one of my favorite Workaway experiences. The farm is located in the charming countryside overlooking a beautiful valley of the Schwarzwald and very near to the forest. The place has a fantastic group of horses to care for, several gardens, chickens, a cat, and dog to look… read more
12 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Micha arrived and everything was just great! I was his first host as he started with workaway and he showed up as a very strong motivated person, seeing the work and being a real allrounder - from using building tools, cleaning horsestables, gardening and building ladders for my story garden, cooking and a lot more. As my 96 year old mother… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
it was my first workaway experience and the start couldn't be better. we had a lot of fun and the food was very nice and fresh out of the garden. with the host elke and the other workawayers it was a really good time. i learned riding, get all questions about horses answered and could bring my personal skills and preferencies in that project.… read more
22 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paulafab) for host
I loved staying at elke ‘s farm. It was a very good experience!
Elke is a lovely and warm person . She also cooked us delicious food every day for us.
The place is amazing, perfect to disconnect with the Horses and nature. I will miss pepper ( pony) a lot.
I hope to visit you again soon,
Thank you so much for everything!
Elke is a lovely and warm person . She also cooked us delicious food every day for us.
The place is amazing, perfect to disconnect with the Horses and nature. I will miss pepper ( pony) a lot.
I hope to visit you again soon,
Thank you so much for everything!
27 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jasper ) for host
I stayed at Elke her place and i had a great experience helping with the horses but also play With her amazing dog Hugo:). Elke is a hard working woman and very straightforward and her cooking skills are amazing too. Thank you for the opportunity and give crazy Hugo a big hug from me.
14 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ying Shan) for host
I stay in Elke's farm for two months, her horses are very lovely and the nature surrounding is so beautiful, and sometimes you can see the wild deers in the woods!! Elke is very good at cooking and the food is very delicious !! I will definitely miss it!! Elke is good at line dance as well, learning line dance is very interesting!!
12 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Malvina) for host
Elke is a very strong woman, and always cheerful.
I spent a week on his beautiful farm, where I did different tasks. The main one was to feed his riding horses. Together with other volunteers we spend days that I will never forget. Elke cooked us, for example the African soup. What a treat! The farm is full of positive energy and there is a lot of… read more
I spent a week on his beautiful farm, where I did different tasks. The main one was to feed his riding horses. Together with other volunteers we spend days that I will never forget. Elke cooked us, for example the African soup. What a treat! The farm is full of positive energy and there is a lot of… read more
21 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (ZIQI) for host
It was my first workaway, and it's one of the very unique experience. I love horses always but never been so close to them every day. They are really therapeutic beings and they read you so well without verbal language. Elke has been away for a week so me and another worker were enjoying the time on our own lol. Elke also taught me how to bake… read more
11 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)
Marina was a wonderful guest and helper! She did fit in perfectly in our little house community and was very reliable. Her english was remarkable and we had lots of laughs and good times together. For my garden project she did add the artistic touch by making fantastic paintings, which will last for years. I hope Marina will come back one day when… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
Elke's place was a great experience for me!
Even though it was my first workaway and I was kind of scared, I felt easy and welcomed after all.
Elke is a really lovely person also a great cook and has a bubbly personality. There are only 2-3 hours of work during the day which are strict - in the morning and in the evening you have to clean the… read more
Even though it was my first workaway and I was kind of scared, I felt easy and welcomed after all.
Elke is a really lovely person also a great cook and has a bubbly personality. There are only 2-3 hours of work during the day which are strict - in the morning and in the evening you have to clean the… read more
18 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Ana) for host
Elke picked us up from the station with a big smile and we instantly felt welcomed. It was a busy week as she needed to move to the new farm, so we did a lot of work moving furniture, building fences, and mixing concrete for the new horse watering stations. Elke made a big effort to include us in social activities, and we particularly enjoyed the… read more
15 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sarune) for host
I could not imagine a better stay. I easily felt like home. Elke is such a warm and helpful person, who lives a beautiful life surrounded by nature and horses. The place is perfect to recover mentally and disconnect from all the world. Unforgettable experience :)
20 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jorgelina) for host
Elke ist eine ausgezeichnete Person, sehr nett. Es war meine erste Workaway-Erfahrung und ich hatte das Glück, sie mit ihr zu machen. Sie hatte viel Geduld mit der Sprache. Sie hat immer alles getan, damit wir uns sehr gut und wohl fühlen, und so war es auch. Ich habe viele Treffen mit seiner wunderbaren Mutter und guten Freunden geteilt, alle… read more
13 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Olga) for host
It's a nice place to be and strictly recommended for everybody who loves horses and punctuality.
Elke, thank you for everything you have shared with me, your knowledge, the excellent homemade food, (Elke's apple pie is a masterpiece..), the lovely horses and unforgettable ridings (say hello to Romino), the funny parties etc.
Thank you for… read more
Elke, thank you for everything you have shared with me, your knowledge, the excellent homemade food, (Elke's apple pie is a masterpiece..), the lovely horses and unforgettable ridings (say hello to Romino), the funny parties etc.
Thank you for… read more
28 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Raissa) for host
even if i have only spent one week to elke's place i want to thank her for the nice time!
To Elke you will be sourranded by good people,you will eat good food and learn about those beautiful horses.
I really hope i can come back to your new place.
Best of luck
Raissa
To Elke you will be sourranded by good people,you will eat good food and learn about those beautiful horses.
I really hope i can come back to your new place.
Best of luck
Raissa
23 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
I could not have had a better first workaway experience than at Elke’s little horse stable. My 10 days in February went by way too fast. I got the opportunity to learn about horse care and how to ride. Elke always took time to explain everything to me and showed me all of her ideas and plans for the future stable. She even introduced me to her… read more
14 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charan) for host
Elke was kind enough to let us stay at her place even if it was only for few days. She's energetic, warm-hearted person and a great cook. The work is not hard and the company of horses makes it more enjoyable. She also gave us a lesson and allowed to ride a horse.
We wish you all the best for the future projects!!
Charan and Rupesh.
We wish you all the best for the future projects!!
Charan and Rupesh.
7 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (YU MEI) for host
a wonderful place! I can't describe how lovely there.
Working hour is reasonable. Food is wonderful. thanks Elke so much let me join their life for two weeks.
Working hour is reasonable. Food is wonderful. thanks Elke so much let me join their life for two weeks.
26 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elizaveta) for host
Stayig at Elke's farm was my first workaway experience - and I will never forget it. Before coming I was a bit worried how everything gonna be - but it was for nothing: I had such a brilliant month.
First of all - Elke is a wonerful person: charming, optimistic, easygoing and with wonderful sence of humor:) She is really taking care about the… read more
First of all - Elke is a wonerful person: charming, optimistic, easygoing and with wonderful sence of humor:) She is really taking care about the… read more
28 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Wan Yin) for host
I have the most relaxing time while staying here
it is a nice place to get away from the city and been surrounded by forest
The work in the place is not hard
After work you will have plenty of time to do what you like
You can visit a nice little city call Dornstetten, there has a toy museum full of historical toys
Elke is a very nice host… read more
it is a nice place to get away from the city and been surrounded by forest
The work in the place is not hard
After work you will have plenty of time to do what you like
You can visit a nice little city call Dornstetten, there has a toy museum full of historical toys
Elke is a very nice host… read more
25 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (tinehill) for host
I only visited for the weekend, and this was my first experience as a “work-awayer”. However, I felt very welcomed at Elke’s place and thoroughly enjoyed spending a few days on the farm. The people and the animals were lovely, and I had my first experience of line-dancing (a regular Friday-night event I believe).
24 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host
I had my first work away experience on Elke's farm and it was a great time. There were always people of all ages coming each day to ride or to visit. Being around the horses and caring for them in the morning was always a nice way to start the day. I want to thank Elke for allowing me to ride during my breaks as it was a wonderful way to relax and… read more
18 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Bouchy) for host
I stayed two weeks in Elke’s farm during June and I have had really great time there.
Elke is a wonderful host, warm and generous person. I felt like in family.
The work was not hard and consisted to clean stables and to do small farm/garden works (as cut grass).
Elke allowed me to ride her horses and also gave me lessons and a lot of tips.
The… read more
Elke is a wonderful host, warm and generous person. I felt like in family.
The work was not hard and consisted to clean stables and to do small farm/garden works (as cut grass).
Elke allowed me to ride her horses and also gave me lessons and a lot of tips.
The… read more
25 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (leanpellegrini) for host
We have been lucky enough to meet Elke and all his surroundings of friends and family, with whom we have spent beautiful days !!.
Elke is a very open, warm person, and provides her home completely, until we have shared television series with her (which we still see haha). She's a great cook too! (Sehr lecker!)
We met a beautiful group of people in… read more
Elke is a very open, warm person, and provides her home completely, until we have shared television series with her (which we still see haha). She's a great cook too! (Sehr lecker!)
We met a beautiful group of people in… read more
10 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Blanche) for host
I spent 3 amazing weeks in Elke’s farm; it was my first workaway experience and I’ll never forget it. Elke is a positive, generous woman and also her family and friends are very friendly.
There is not much work and working with the horses is very pleasant even if most of the job is about cleaning stables. You’ll have the opportunity to try line… read more
There is not much work and working with the horses is very pleasant even if most of the job is about cleaning stables. You’ll have the opportunity to try line… read more
14 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
I absolutely loved this place! Elke and her family are so lovely and friendly and they have such great friends who are all so friendly and helpful. I stayed here for 3 weeks. There are a variety of different indoor and outdoor jobs to do and plenty to see outside of the town. I loved trying out line dancing and we even learnt a dance to teach the… read more
28 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host
I stayed there for trhee weeks last cristmas.
Elke is the best host I have ever had, the yard is wonderful, horses are good boys and work is easy to do.
people there is friendly and there are a good atmosphere en the house.
thanks for every thing Elke
Elke is the best host I have ever had, the yard is wonderful, horses are good boys and work is easy to do.
people there is friendly and there are a good atmosphere en the house.
thanks for every thing Elke
27 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Haryel) for host
I stayed at Elke's farm for what I like to call a sabbathical month. There is so much to write about, but for practical purposes I'll try to make it short. Firstly I'll address to the most important questions a volunteer might have: food and accomodation. Elke's cooking skills are terrific: she takes pride in making amazing dishes with organic… read more
21 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
First workaway and unforgettable experience far beyond expectations! Elke meant not only a kind, welcoming host, but an example to be followed. I spent a month with her, and day by day, I grew happier and increasingly aware of the valuable and inspiring person I was living with. She is honest, sociable, creative and has a catching positive energy… read more
18 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (naokotsuji) for host
I'm a quite lucky girl, because I have visited her place twice during my trip. Elke is the most wonderful person I've met so far. She is not only a farmer but also has a lot of knowledge about education and communication. Her close friends and local people often come to her place, it shows that her place is one of vibrant community place for… read more
25 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host
I had a terrific time at Elke's. The farm and the area are beautiful, and it was a great, friendly place to be for a month. Working with so many horses was a valuable experience for me, and there was a good variety of other work (none of it difficult) to keep things interesting. Every day was different, with a good balance of work, social, and… read more
17 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (kerkus)
Dear Claudia, thank for your late but wonderful nice words - I don t have your email adress any more. Kind regards Elke
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13 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (kerkus) for host
I didn't spend more than a long weekend with Elke but I enjoyed it so much that I would love to come back! Elke is a very lovable, interesting and open-minded person who lives surrounded by beautiful horses. I enjoyed helping around the stables and learning about horses (she knows a lot!). The accomodation and the food are great and Elke can… read more
27 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
An amazing place, highly recommended! I stayed at the horse farm for about 3-4 weeks and it felt I was leaving my family behind when I left. Elke is a very welcoming person, open and great fun to be around. I had never worked with horses before but I became attached to them after a few days! Having never ridden a horse before, Elke was very keen… read more
22 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Patricia María) for host
This has been my first workaway experience and it has been excellent! You really feel like home in Elke's house and farm.
There are always nice people around as she is a very welcoming lady.
Work is not hard; it is even nice to wake up early in the morning and greet the horses.
I also started riding, which we did often.
Food was great as… read more
There are always nice people around as she is a very welcoming lady.
Work is not hard; it is even nice to wake up early in the morning and greet the horses.
I also started riding, which we did often.
Food was great as… read more
11 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Kati) for host
i used workaway to find this farm, but i wouldnt use work to describe this ewperiance that i had for 2,5 month. i would use word home, because i really feeled like home. Elke is very worm and friendly person, and the people who i met in that farm were all wonderful and kindhearted. Working with horses was super and i eaven got to ride with them.… read more
6 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (siltsunrise) for host
A great place to be a part of! Everyone around is warm, welcoming, and down to earth. The location is pleasant, the accomodation is super, and the work is very reasonable and somewhat flexible. I am a vegan, so fed myself, so can't comment on elke's cooking. ;)
There are some nice forests and scenery around for hiking and biking, and a lovely… read more
There are some nice forests and scenery around for hiking and biking, and a lovely… read more
