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Description
We are Su and Wolfgang and moved to Drahnsdorf in 2013 . It's a small old house and a huge garden. We don't have enough time, to manage everything alone, so we need your help! The garden needs structure, the weeds need to be erased, the grass to be mown and so on. Depending on the time of the year, also harvesting and seeding are important. Be aware, that most of the help we need will be outside.
We put here, that we have only space for one person, because it is overlooked often at the end of the descriptions.
We are happy, if you like to cook something traditional of your culture and we love to learn about people, places and cultures from all over the world.
We are "all-eaters", seasonal and regional.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are close to Berlin (1h 15m) and not far from Spreewald. You can go sightseeing, visit museums and have a boat trip in a surrounding that looks a little like jungle as well. If you want, we can improve your German (I - Su - used to work as a German teacher), you can learn about Kinesiology, Sweet Medicine (a shamanic path) and several massage techniques. As I am an actress and singer, we can also work with your voice. Wolfgang is a musician (mostly guitar but open for other instruments :-) ) and he used to work as an audio engineer for a long time. So if you are interested in studio work, here is a chance!
Help
There are lots of tasks in the garden and also several things in the house to do. Create structure in the garden with small walls and/or hills, seed, foster and harvest, mowing. Ideas are welcome!
Paint walls, maybe lay some bricks, build a shelf - there are enough possibilities so we can find the things you are capable of and have fun with.
In general it helps, if you are not afraid of a chain-saw and like to ride our ride-on mower!
We have a dog and a cat, so you should like animals. Walk the dog might be helpful, too.
Maybe there are some things we didn't think of now, but together we will find the right way to provide us all a great time!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a room we can offer, but we can't take out everything. The house isn't very big, so.... From time to time we might need something that is in this room. Of course you will have your privacy and we definitely won't just storm in.
If you want to, you can also sleep in a tent. Bathroom, kitchen and dining room we will use together. Our schedule is very different every day, so there are no "eating times". We hope, we can eat together often, but you should be able - and happy with - to also eat alone or at another time.
What else ...
There is a train station in Drahnsdorf, but we can also bring you to another station about 20 km away, if the schedule doesn't fit with your plans.
Even if it's a very small village, there are usually other workawayers around. So there is a chance to not only meet people from Germany, but also from other parts of the world! :-)
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
Working 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (15)
Anyway, this trip was my first time in a foreign country doing workaway, and dude, did I learn a ton. Su and Wolfgang were awesome hosts – seriously, they were so chill and helpful from the beginning, which I really really appreciate. Got some good… read more
It was a big pleasure to have Tallis in our home. She was so helpful. loving, lovable. Everything she wrote is also true for her. Nice and interesting conversations, good food (😍), "new" furniture, weed free beds and always good energy in the house. Drago and Crowley enjoyed another person to pet them and… read more
There was always variety with the work, according to your interest and skills which was enjoyable. The work-time… read more
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Anyway, this trip was my first time in a foreign country doing workaway, and dude, did I learn a ton. Su and Wolfgang were awesome hosts – seriously, they were so chill and helpful from the beginning, which I really really appreciate. Got some good… read more
It was a big pleasure to have Tallis in our home. She was so helpful. loving, lovable. Everything she wrote is also true for her. Nice and interesting conversations, good food (😍), "new" furniture, weed free beds and always good energy in the house. Drago and Crowley enjoyed another person to pet them and… read more
There was always variety with the work, according to your interest and skills which was enjoyable. The work-time… read more
I'm very inspired by Wolfgang about how to take control of my own life and how to be less anxious. I'll never forget how positive, sweet and loving he is about everything and everyone. And if you're lucky… read more
They are kind, willing to listen and share, and respectful. I feel welcomed and accepted. It is always enjoyable to talk with them.
My works mostly involved in garden like harvesting, mowing, weeding etc. It is fair and they will… read more
Su give me a very close approach since day 1 picked up me at the train station. She makes very delicious food that we are always very satisfied after the meals.
Wolfgang is really Humor easy-going. we have endless good conversation from… read more
Su and Wolfgang are so welcoming and kind,Dog and Cat are also good!!
I stayed for 2 weeks. I really enjoyed staying with them.
I helped them with gardening , walking with a dog, picking up some fruits.
The dishes they made were so delicious!!
I hope that we will meet again somewhere!!!
Thank… read more
Su & Wolfgang involved me in their daily lives and their local community which was great for cultural exchange.
I really hope… read more
Working in the garden was a lot of fun! I found natural habits of plants which are very interesting!! I learned a lot from su. She also took me to some places, pic up a fresh milk, eggs, went to a small cute town nearby.
It was nice local experience in the small village. The last day I finally met Wolfgang and his… read more
Thanks a million for having me, all the best to you both, Jack
