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Hi Guys :) a little UPDATE for MAI and SUMMER
ARTASSISTENT
We re looking for an art assistent from Mai on. Experience with tools is required. Work includes assitence in exhibitions, restauration of wood sculptures and organisation and implementation of Art events.
just text us for more information and to get a better picture.
CRAFTSMAN
We re also looking for an skilled and qualified craftsman who can help us with the renovation of the farm. Preferential with ariculturial background and interests. There is lots of different jobs to do. Work with wood, electrics and in sanitation.
Help in the Garden is always needed, too. Leo is looking forward to hear from you.
My Name is Werner, I`m 47 years old and I work as sculptor. I live on a small farm, in a typical old swiss farmhouse with my interns Lukas & Leo, our Iran friend Vahid (18) and at times with my daughter Jana (17).
This farmhouse is in the region Emmental.
It's a pretty quiet place, surrounded by nature and some other farmhouses. But its not far from a small town (Langnau) and only 40 km away from Berne. Which is reachable with public Transport.
On the farm we live with arround 50 sheeps, 5 chicken and 5 cats.
There is a small house garden, a greenhouse and a big garden which we cultivate with some other friends.
You would help on the farm, in the garden, with the renovation of the house and in artprojects.
4-5 hours a day, for accommodation and food.
There is also an atelier which you could use to be creative (painting, carving, sculpture).
It`s also interesting for a couple because we have a separate studio .
We are looking forward to get to know many interesting people.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsFarmstay helpHelp with Eco ProjectsHelp around the houseAnimal CareArt ProjectsHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer good and healthy food.
Here you can discover the lifestyle on a farm.
Arts. There is an atelier which you could use to be creative (painting, carving, sculpture).Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We do look for flexible helpers who like helping anywhere.
There is always help in agriculture, in our gardens, in the renovation of our house, the household and in the woods.Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentAccommodation
We provide simple, clean and cosy rooms and free board.
What else ...
Be creative, go for a swim in the river Emme, take a hike in the small hills of Emmental and discover Switzerland.
Visit Langnau and Bern, get to know many interesting People.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week in exchance for room and board.
Feedback (31)
Personally, I'd recommend this place especially to a bit more seasoned travelers. Werner has a lot of work… read more
I got to wake up early and enjoy fresh Switz hillside air, along with his lovely dog Nina.
I thought I would be staying alone but there were many other visitors for all different reasons, so it was awesome to be able to help and learn from… read more
The work was about cleaning the different places were the sculptures are, because people were coming to visit the farm and see them.
I could try a little bit to work on wood which was nice, and the surroundings are really beautiful, a good place to walk or hike :)
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Personally, I'd recommend this place especially to a bit more seasoned travelers. Werner has a lot of work… read more
I got to wake up early and enjoy fresh Switz hillside air, along with his lovely dog Nina.
I thought I would be staying alone but there were many other visitors for all different reasons, so it was awesome to be able to help and learn from… read more
The work was about cleaning the different places were the sculptures are, because people were coming to visit the farm and see them.
I could try a little bit to work on wood which was nice, and the surroundings are really beautiful, a good place to walk or hike :)
I had a lovely large modern room in a converted section of the barn.… read more
There were also interesting cultural exchanges and meetings there.
There are enough work, the schedule is being observed. Especially a lot of work in the summer tine . there were three of us who helped Werner - a wonderful team
Bei einem nächsten Workaway-Aufenthalt werden wir uns besser informieren und klarer absprechen.
Here is normally share the time with other workaways, that is very nice.
Werner taught me about the kitchen garden, i did some works with his scultures, i make a staircase for his house and he was very grateful for my effort.
I recommend this host.
If you go hiking, the suroundings are beautiful with amazings views on the Alps from the top of the hill. We really appreciated the food, healthy and coming directly from the garden!
Thank you very much :)
The surrounding is so beautiful and quiet, and my room was really comfortable.
Werner is an open-minded, trustful and energetic person who will take the time to explain the work so that you can be efficient and independant.
There is a wide variety of stuff to work on: From taking care of… read more
We mainly write that feedback because we want to rectify a few of the points they mentioned in their feedback.
1. Leo is not a workawayer. He is an employee for the summer and is… read more
Werner hope you had good trip, and you returned safely from Middle East art exchange project.
he is every time welcome again by us !
I got to feed the sheep and chickens in the mornings and… read more
It was very pleasent to work and live together .
It would be happy they accommodate again.
Werner is a very kind man, always willing to provide whatever workayers need. He even showed us his working… read more
Everything was excellent.
He is always very welcome to our house
We wish Sweel the best on her travel !