Stay at our 200 year old farm next to popular Leipzig, help us to build up a place for visitors and friends. Elsteraue, Germany

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  Description

  We - Karen (Teacher, 40), Lilly (now 9) and I (Dirk-Entrepreneur, 43) are travellers and outdoor lovers - but were quite busy in our Jobs.
  So we decided to take a break in 2014 and went on a trip one-year around the world. To clear our minds.There we’ve been workawayers ourselfes in South Afrika and liked the way to meet people and learn.
  
  After we came back, we decided to have an own farm in the countryside - just to try. Here now, we are surrounded by rivers, lakes and a park-like landscape on the doorstep to popular Leipzig.
  
  We have animals (sheep, cats, chicken, cows next door), do gardening, renovate the 300 years old Farm. We like to bring people together. So there are also events like markets, BBQ’s, birthday parties and family celebrations on our farm.
  
  Beside that, we just got startet to set up adventuere camps specially for fathers and sons/doughters (see heldentage.net) So any help is appreciated.
  
  You will be intigrated into a very open minded family, if you like. As you can always have your pivacy. There is lots of room here.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance

  Animal Care

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have seen the world, so there will be a lot to tell.
  You will learn things you may have never done before ..as we did as we came here. You'll learn a lot about how to use old things to create new things - upcycling and to fix anything out of nothing (Skills left from the old days of east Germany).
  And - how to survive as a Cityslicker running a farm:)
  
  You get introduced into the german way of life and language if wished.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need help tomaintain the buildings and rooms (painting windows, walls, construction etc.). make it look nice again.
  
  There’s always sth. to do at the garden
  and with the animals (mostly feeding) too. If there’s sth. you never did before…you will get a helping hand.
  
  If there is an event coming up, you can help in organizing that too (shopping, decorating, guiding etc.).
  
  Social media is also a task, if this is your subject.
  Or just pick up Lilly (english speaking) from school, cook a meal and help in the household.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Private two-story appartement (just renovated) at our House. The large bathroom will be yours or shared depending on the number of guests.
  The kitchen is free to use, food is provided. We offer meals together with the family.
  Sorry, we don't have a TV. Cellphone reception and Wifi works.
  You are invited to relax on our outdoor couches and use all amenities.
  Feel like home.
  
  We can host 4 people on a max., Children are welcome too.

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  What else ...

  You’ll find yourself in the triangle of Saxony/ Saxony Anhalt/ Thuringia as a great base for trips in any direction:
  Bicycles and motorbike (no licence needed) free to explore.
  Trainstation: in a walking distance.
  International Airport Leipzig: 50 min by train - an easy entrance to the region.
  We can also give you a ride on our way to work (Leipzig).
  
  Next door: choose one oft he many lakes (Neuseenland), go sailing, swimming or relax at one of the beaches.
  Take our Canoe for a trip on the river Elster and enjoy the park-like landscape (Elsteraue) around us. You can ride on fine paved cycleways in any directions.
  
  Leipzig…25 min by train…the popular student-vibe City with its Pub and Club-Culture, Festivals, open minded people. Stroll through the many parks, see fine architecture (also known as Little Paris) or take a canoe and explore the city through the many waterways.
  
  South: The wine region Salle-Unstrut (40 min) with its River valleys, Vineries, Castles und rolling hills. Great wine tastings!
  
  The Saxonian Swiss near Dresden (90 min) is a great place for hiking and rockclimbing.
  
  Berlin… 2h by train

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week