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Host rating
70 %
Last replied
8 Apr 2024
Reply rate
66.7 %
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Feedback
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Description
We are living on a horsefarm in the easth part of Styria ca 20 km from Graz. The part from Austria is know for the good white wine and special farmer restaurants called BUSCHENSCHANK. My husband is icelandic and I am from Austria, we have a little son which turned 7 in August. We are talking german, english and icelandic.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn a lot about icelandic horses, we talk englisch, german and icelandic in the family and you are welcome to learn any of these language from us or get better in them. My husband is a good builder and farrier and always ready to shear his knowledge. Kg you can ride a horse I van reach you sometimes if you are interessted.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for someone how like to be in the contryside with icelandic horses and dogs and to be a part of a little family. We woulspecial mainly help in the stable, but also in the house and to take sometimes care of our son. We were buying a farm and would need helping in building. So if you are interested please contact me.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
Accommodation
There is an own bedroom with a 140 cm bed. We would share the badroom the kitchen and livingroom. Our house is 200qm and offers a lot of space for everyone.
What else ...
I am cooking hot meal once a day and we love vegetable, meat and fish. If there is time you can try horsebackriding or helping me training the horses for people with experience. There is a lot to see in Graz and the arround. In our little village is a bus going directly to graz city.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
max 25 hours
Host ref number: 624122558337
Feedback (22)
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host
I spent a month in September at Veronika and Matti's farm and it was the best first workaway experience I could have asked for. They accepted my request only few days before my arrival, after an other host couldn't take me anymore. I'm so grateful to have found this amazing family and had the opportunity to work and stay with them. They welcomed… read more
4 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Jan) for host
Our stay at the farm with Noni, Matti and Johann was probably the best workaway experience we made so far! We stayed for two and a half weeks and sure would have loved to stay longer.
They are very welcoming, open-minded, fun and caring people who always made sure we could feel at home during our stay and they appreciated all kind of help we would… read more
They are very welcoming, open-minded, fun and caring people who always made sure we could feel at home during our stay and they appreciated all kind of help we would… read more
28 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host
Unfortunately I could only spent 8 days with Veronika and her family. I felt so comfortable, Veronika is such a warm-hearted woman, she laughs so much and is always in good mood! Matti her husband first seems to be a bit hard, but then you learn about his great humor! Both have a little (sometimes a bit exhausting :D) son who turned 6 last… read more
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4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host
I spent a month in September at Veronika and Matti's farm and it was the best first workaway experience I could have asked for. They accepted my request only few days before my arrival, after an other host couldn't take me anymore. I'm so grateful to have found this amazing family and had the opportunity to work and stay with them. They welcomed… read more
4 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Jan) for host
Our stay at the farm with Noni, Matti and Johann was probably the best workaway experience we made so far! We stayed for two and a half weeks and sure would have loved to stay longer.
They are very welcoming, open-minded, fun and caring people who always made sure we could feel at home during our stay and they appreciated all kind of help we would… read more
They are very welcoming, open-minded, fun and caring people who always made sure we could feel at home during our stay and they appreciated all kind of help we would… read more
28 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host
Unfortunately I could only spent 8 days with Veronika and her family. I felt so comfortable, Veronika is such a warm-hearted woman, she laughs so much and is always in good mood! Matti her husband first seems to be a bit hard, but then you learn about his great humor! Both have a little (sometimes a bit exhausting :D) son who turned 6 last… read more
29 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host
Amazing hosts!!! Couldn’t ask for better people to work with and to spent time with!! I spent a lot of time working with Matti and everything day was better than the last one!! I can’t thank Matti, Veronika and all her family and friends enough!!! See you soon ! :-)
14 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host
I stayed with this amazing family for almost one month in February. They treated me like a member of their family since the first day I felt really welcome which is amazing if you are traveling alone. You will have the chance to taste the best Austrian food with them since Veronika and her dad cook amazingly. The work is really good to keep… read more
25 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Javier) for host
It was my first experience as a workawayer and I can't imagine a better beginning. I was 4 weeks at Noni's and Matti's farm. The job wasn't really difficult. Anyway, Matti and Noni were always ready to help or sort out every problem I could get. I can't spell the dogs' names but I can say both were really beautiful, lovely and trained. I did't… read more
7 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
My stay here was only a short two and a half weeks in April '18. However, it was enough to experience a beautiful Styrian spring and the incredible generosity of a truly genuine family.
From day one, they took me in to their home and I felt completely comfortable. These are such good, honest and fair people. They cared that I felt relaxed and was… read more
From day one, they took me in to their home and I felt completely comfortable. These are such good, honest and fair people. They cared that I felt relaxed and was… read more
22 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host
I´ve spend about 2 months here and it´s been a fantastic time!
The family is warmly, humorous and treats you just like a familymember. I felt absolutely welcome and I´ve been cared for lovingly when needed. Not only the house but also the whole farmyard is very clean and well looked for. My room was very cozy too and equipped with a large bed.
The… read more
The family is warmly, humorous and treats you just like a familymember. I felt absolutely welcome and I´ve been cared for lovingly when needed. Not only the house but also the whole farmyard is very clean and well looked for. My room was very cozy too and equipped with a large bed.
The… read more
25 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)
Lara is a great hard working girl which is very positive and it is good to have her arround. She loves animals and is learning fast. If you need help just say yes to her you will have great help.
(Excellent
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24 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host
Although my stay was short, it was very enjoyable and pleasant. They are such lovely, interesting, and welcoming people. They also have a little boy with a great outgoing personality. There are so many things to do there. We took care of the horses, feeding, mocking, cleaning and some riding. The horses are incredibly well-behaved and sweet. They… read more
30 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Miki) for host
Well, all the previous volunteers wrote about the comfort and kindness you will be provided with if you stay with Veronika and Matti, so maybe there's no need to add more to that. :)
I hope it's enough if I just write that I spent Christmas with them and with Veronikas relatives, and I almost felt like at home. :)
The work is a bit tiring but… read more
I hope it's enough if I just write that I spent Christmas with them and with Veronikas relatives, and I almost felt like at home. :)
The work is a bit tiring but… read more
27 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Miki)
Miki is an exact and hard working man. He had not a lot of experience with working on a farm but he was interested and did his job very well. We had good conversations and really much fun with him. He understand all kind of humor and gives everybody a good feeling arround him. He learned to ride a horse and did a great job with that. I would say… read more
(Excellent
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7 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Viktoria) for host
I stayed at the place from Noni, Matti & Johann for several weeks. The first time was in May 2015 for only 2 weeks. It was so nice there, that I had to go back. In October 2015 I went back for 6 weeks and it was one of the best experiences I had in my trip around the world. Now I am here for 4 days to visit this wonderful family yet again. When… read more
14 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonaya Fenessa)
(Negative
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14 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jonaya Fenessa) for host
15 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alja) for host
I spent 3 absolutely wonderful weeks with Noni, Matti and Johann. They are such lovely people and made me feel like a part of the family from the very first day!
The help is not hard - it mainly includes stable and paddocks cleaning and then occasionally help with other things (some house cleaning, cooking, diy stuff around the house) but Noni… read more
The help is not hard - it mainly includes stable and paddocks cleaning and then occasionally help with other things (some house cleaning, cooking, diy stuff around the house) but Noni… read more
27 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Johan)
Thanks for a good time with you. It was very nice to live with you and you were a hard working men open to learn new things and ready to get to know the icelandic horses.
(Excellent
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24 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Johan) for host
I spent two months with Matti and Veronika and I really enjoyed my time here. Work with Islandic horeses is really nice. The horses are well-trained and if you want to learn how to ride, this is the place to be. The work is not that difficult and you have a lot of free time, which I used to walk with the two best dogs in the world.
Matti and… read more
Matti and… read more
27 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Edina)
Adam and Edina are very open minded hard working people which we recommend. The are always open to learn new things and want to do them in a good way. Thanks for everything. Hope to see you again.
(Excellent
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27 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Edina) for host
We spent 3 weeks at this wonderful place and we can just recommend it to everyone! :) Veronika, Matti and Johann are a lovely, entertaining and warm-hearted family and we were treated as family members from the start. We have also met some friends and family members of them and they were always friendly with us, We also had the chance to learn… read more
18 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I am so glad that I had the chance to spend two wonderful weeks with Veronika, Matti and Johann.
The work isn`t too hard and you will learn much about icelandic horses.
The family and friends of Veronika and Matti are really open-minded and the food which they cook is so delicious!
I really had a great time with this this family and with the… read more
The work isn`t too hard and you will learn much about icelandic horses.
The family and friends of Veronika and Matti are really open-minded and the food which they cook is so delicious!
I really had a great time with this this family and with the… read more
6 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
I spent two really perfect weeks with this wonderful family. Veronika is so open-minded and a really good rider. She knows a lot about horses and horsemanship. Her husband Matti is from Iceland and such a joking person. Johann, the son, is so cute and very active. He doesn’t have a problem with newcomers. Besides, there were Solveig and Magnpor,… read more
24 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Irene & Claudia ) for host
One of my bests experiences in life!
I stayed with Nony anf Maty for 20 days, and I had such a good time that I really recommend going to spend some time with them. Maty is the most joking person you can know i Nony is a really good worker, funny and sociable. Their kid Johan is very active but I laught a lot with him. As for the people you are… read more
I stayed with Nony anf Maty for 20 days, and I had such a good time that I really recommend going to spend some time with them. Maty is the most joking person you can know i Nony is a really good worker, funny and sociable. Their kid Johan is very active but I laught a lot with him. As for the people you are… read more
2 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia & Mégane)
If this girls want to come and get a host at your place it is your lucky day. Meg and Sonia are friendly, cute, hard working and the nicest french girls I know. It have been a very nice time with these girls and we already miss them a lot. Thanks for the time and everything you did for us.
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sonia & Mégane) for host
We spent 3 perfect weeks in this place! If it was possible to put better than "excellent", we'd put it ! Veronika, Matti and Johann are wonderful. Thanks you a lot! They told us what to do around, and we went in therme ( spa & swimming pool ), and also in chocolate factory (the best of the world!) We also had the chance to ride some of the 18… read more
25 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafał )
Rafal was 5 weeks at our farm. We had a lot of fun and he is a hard learning and working man. He was doing everything we asked him for and was great whith our little son. Hope to see you again and we wishes you the best for your future.
(Excellent
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24 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rafał ) for host
I spent 5 weeks in Heligenkreuz am Waasen. It was great time- I have learnt a lot of about horses, job was not too heavy, and food... Food was the best in whole world! Noni and her Dad are just an artists when it comes to cooking!:D Johann is the most friendly and cutest small viking in Europe!:D I miss you already guys. Thank you for your good… read more
20 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
it was really good 3 months...really easy going people and the best 1 year old kid I have met in my life...job easy, horses and dogs nice and the best food in Austria I have to say...thank you so much for everything...and see you.
best regards for all family and friends
best regards for all family and friends
13 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas the big brother in our home was a nice familymember and great worker. He see by himselfe what have to be done, is great with animals and kids. We miss him and will always look very positive back to the 3 month you spended hear. We hope we will see you again one day :-)
(Excellent
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25 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Linnea_J) for host
I spent two weeks in September at Veronikas and Mattis farm.
There was always something to do, but the work was not hard and I also had a lot of time for myself to read and go for walks or do other things.
My tasks were to clean the horse stable and paddocks in the morning, to help with Johann, the one year old son and
to do some housework and… read more
There was always something to do, but the work was not hard and I also had a lot of time for myself to read and go for walks or do other things.
My tasks were to clean the horse stable and paddocks in the morning, to help with Johann, the one year old son and
to do some housework and… read more
