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An archeologist and a now-retired elementary teacher and theater enthusiast combined their passions and created a non-profit back in 2007 where they revived the abandoned castle with art, theater, and musical performances while simultaneously renovating the castle and reshaping the surrounding grounds.
This place is ideal for those who want to improve their German since it is the main language spoken here, but everyone does their best to translate into English when needed. We do prefer individuals who are in their mid-20s or older, for it is a place with a loose structure that requires self-sufficiency and independent work.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You will learn something about different handcrafts and regional plants and find out about the joy of creating art in exchange with other people. There will be several different artists that come to visit or perform, from music to theater to art exhibitions. What you get out of this experience will also depend on your own curiosity and asking questions. We spend a lot of long evenings at the dinner table exchanging stories and laughing.
Aide
Currently, we are looking for ambitious and curious people who enjoy gardening and have an interest in medicinal herbs. We need help with weeding and planting in our garden, which has a labyrinth designed according to historical plans dating back to the 16th century. We also have a large vegetable section and a variety of roses.
One of our castle members is very knowledgeable on medicinal herbs and will lead tours and workshops May-October - this is where we need your support in setting up and maintaining the garden. There are also other regular volunteers who are happy to share their knowledge about plants with you.
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Français: Courant
Anglais: Intermédiaire
Hébergement
**Minimum stay is three weeks**
You will be accommodated in one of the rooms at the castle. Depending on the time you will join us, you will have a room of your own, or you will have to share it with other volunteers. It is a castle under renovation with three cats roaming around, so if you are allergic to dust and/or cats, this is not the place to be.
We cook for each other for a nice evening together. On most nights, we do cook a vegetarian alternative; however, Vegan and Gluten-free diets are challenging to accommodate. We cook for a large group and have found in the past that it is difficult to prepare separate meals and financially is not sustainable for us; plus, we do eat a lot of cheese and bread.
Autres infos...
The nearest airport is Halle/Leipzig or Berlin; you can then reach us by train. The train station is 7 km away from our village, located in the northern part of Thuringia, but there will always be someone to pick you up :-)
At the castle, some bikes are available, so you can quickly go around by yourself. The village itself has a small bakery and a river that runs along. More shops are nearby in the next town, reachable by bike or foot.
On your time off you can enjoy yourself by staying at the castle (there is always something going on) or you can take time to have an excursion to some of the many interesting places and sites around - some excursions are planned collectively as a group depending on the day and how many volunteers are there. It is also a great place to reflect on one's travels and experiences.
In this area of Thuringia, there are a lot of old castle ruins and lovely hills with trails for hiking. In a village nearby you can also go for a swim. If you need some days out of the countryside, you can reach the city of Erfurt (the regional capital) by train in an hour.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Around 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We can recommend her to other hosts provided they own a vacuum cleaner, which the poor woman will need because of her dust… read more
First of all; Thanks! Thanks for the hospitality, great food, all the drinks we had and being part of this "team" with so many interesting people. We've laughed, discussed, worked hard, singing "du" from "Peter Maffay" but most of all; we spend so many valuable time together… read more
Ausserdem war Bob sehr umsichtig fuer das Leben im Schloss. Er half… read more
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We can recommend her to other hosts provided they own a vacuum cleaner, which the poor woman will need because of her dust… read more
First of all; Thanks! Thanks for the hospitality, great food, all the drinks we had and being part of this "team" with so many interesting people. We've laughed, discussed, worked hard, singing "du" from "Peter Maffay" but most of all; we spend so many valuable time together… read more
Ausserdem war Bob sehr umsichtig fuer das Leben im Schloss. Er half… read more
When I tell you these are some of the most welcoming, lovely and generous people I have ever met, I am not lying; from day one I felt safe and at ease. It's definitely a bonus if you know German, but don't… read more
The castle has such a magical mysterious feeling to it, the halls, clocktower,… read more
Everybody in the castle is so kind and welcoming from the very first second. I worked in the garden which is beautiful and meditative work. In the garden you can decide what time you begin, as long as you get the work done by… read more
My jobs consisted on gardening, helping in the construction site and helping organize the stage of a show that took place at the castle.
The castle is very impressive and it is a sight to see (and… read more
Both times he has been a superb helper, who took a keen interest in the various projects we're working on. Clément's… read more
Beside people living in the castle, there are lots of people coming from the village so it's very nice for cultural exchange !
There are lots of things to do there and you'll be free to work on what you want and when you want, you must feel quite at ease with that.… read more
You know, the summercamp and this place have been enriched by all of you too. The people like you make moments like those of the camp unforgetable!
Just spread the word and feel welcome again at any time you wish!
Take care and have a good time!
We enjoyed the time you spent with us and thanks for your open-hearted, optimistic and creative participation!
Andreas is a very social and very openminded person. You can have a lot of fun together but also find some deep discussions about good and the world. And even hard work in the summerheat was fun together.… read more
