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19 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a couple living in one of the most beautiful places of Germany, the Eifel. We share our little farm with two cats and six horses, two of them seniors, two adults and two youngsters .
Farm and horses are solely private use, no business nor riding facility.
We are looking for someone to help us with all the work around the animals, including stablework, education of the young horses, excercising the old ones and playing and cuddling the cats. We also need help around the house and garden.
Our farm is located in the literal "middle of nowhere". The village consists of two farmhouses, the next villages, not very much bigger, are about two km away through the forest. So living here is very relaxing, but never boring.
For our and your own safety, we can only accept guests who are fully vaccinated against Covid.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn a lot about horses, and experience to live with horses as friends and partners, not as tools for sports.
If you want to improve your German, it will be helpful that I used to work as a teacher for German as a foreign language.
I work as a hoofcare practitioner and saddle fitter, and if you are interested in learning about it, I can teach you everything you want to know.
Help
Daily feeding of the horses, cleaning stable and paddock, fence building and repairing. Help with housekeeping and cleaning.
We grow our own vegetables for private use, so we need help for gardening, lawn mowing, cutting hedges etc. Also picking fruits and cooking jam.
The firewood for the winter has to be sawed and chopped (by help of machines of course).
Like every old house, our house is always under construction, so there are still rooms to be papered and painted, wooden floor to be laid etc.
Of course you will not have to do all of these things, it is all dependend on your skills and interest.
Our adult horses are mostly retired and the young ones are in a difficiult phase. We don't have a horse for unexperienced riders at the moment so we cannot promise you an opportunity to ride.
If you are a very experienced rider with a soft hand maybe you can help us educating the young horses. Experience in Natural Horsemanship, groundwork and dressage would be great.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have your own room in the first floor, and as long as there are no other guests in the house, you will have a bathroom for your own.
We do cooking and housework together and have all meals together, if possible.
What else ...
The region Eifel offers a lot of opportunities for outdoor sports like hiking, cycling, trail riding. The landscape is quite montainous and full of varieties: forest, heath, moors, volcanic lakes etc.
Especially our district has got a very low density of population, that's why people call it "Little Canada".
The next town (Ahrbrück) with supermarkets and a train station is 10 km away. From there you can reach the bigger cities Bonn and Cologne.
Update 2021: due to the Ahr flood there is no train between Ahrbrück and Bonn anymore. Closest train stations are Ahrweiler, Bonn or Koblenz.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 786384799795
Feedback (21)
17 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Marie) for host
When I went to Anke and Stefan I was a bit scared, because it was my first workaway. But they are very welcoming and caring people, what made my fear unjustified.
The cats and the horses were very cute and it was fun riding the horses.
The tasks were totally doable and after helping outside in the cold, there was always time for tea.
My room was… read more
The cats and the horses were very cute and it was fun riding the horses.
The tasks were totally doable and after helping outside in the cold, there was always time for tea.
My room was… read more
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Marie)
Marie spent three weeks here in December. We are very grateful, because she helped us to reach our goal to split and stack the firewood and clean the place allover. She became a professional in woodstacking and did everything very thoroughly. She proved to be water- and weatherresistant, rainy days could not keep her from going outside and… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bikka )
We have had Bikka here at the farm for three wonderful weeks.
She was our first workaway from Finland and hopefully not the last.
Bikka took great care of our horses and also worked with them. She learned quickly and was good with the horses.
We learned about Finnish rock music (Haloo Helsinki!) and discussed social issues.
It was a great time… read more
She was our first workaway from Finland and hopefully not the last.
Bikka took great care of our horses and also worked with them. She learned quickly and was good with the horses.
We learned about Finnish rock music (Haloo Helsinki!) and discussed social issues.
It was a great time… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bikka ) for host
What an amazing and relaxing three weeks it was, thank you so much Anke and Stefan! My main tasks here were to help around the stable, mucking and making haynets for the horses. The work wasn't difficult at all and i also got to help exercising the horses. You could see from the horses that they live happy and stessless life. Anke's… read more
1 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Milou)
It is not so easy to give a feedback for someone who seems like a family member. But we want to let the world of workaway know what they are missing until they met Milou. She is not only a highly reliable worker and an experienced and gentle rider, but also a wonderful company with a good sense of humor.
If there was one reason to not recommend… read more
If there was one reason to not recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Milou) for host
I think it will be difficult to write a review about Anke and Stefan, because I couldn't possibly explain well enough how wonderful they are. I've spent six weeks with them and it wasn't nearly long enough!! But I know this feedback is only supposed to be a bit of extra information for other workawayers, so I'll try not to make to much of a… read more
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17 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Marie) for host
When I went to Anke and Stefan I was a bit scared, because it was my first workaway. But they are very welcoming and caring people, what made my fear unjustified.
The cats and the horses were very cute and it was fun riding the horses.
The tasks were totally doable and after helping outside in the cold, there was always time for tea.
My room was… read more
The cats and the horses were very cute and it was fun riding the horses.
The tasks were totally doable and after helping outside in the cold, there was always time for tea.
My room was… read more
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Marie)
Marie spent three weeks here in December. We are very grateful, because she helped us to reach our goal to split and stack the firewood and clean the place allover. She became a professional in woodstacking and did everything very thoroughly. She proved to be water- and weatherresistant, rainy days could not keep her from going outside and… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bikka )
We have had Bikka here at the farm for three wonderful weeks.
She was our first workaway from Finland and hopefully not the last.
Bikka took great care of our horses and also worked with them. She learned quickly and was good with the horses.
We learned about Finnish rock music (Haloo Helsinki!) and discussed social issues.
It was a great time… read more
She was our first workaway from Finland and hopefully not the last.
Bikka took great care of our horses and also worked with them. She learned quickly and was good with the horses.
We learned about Finnish rock music (Haloo Helsinki!) and discussed social issues.
It was a great time… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bikka ) for host
What an amazing and relaxing three weeks it was, thank you so much Anke and Stefan! My main tasks here were to help around the stable, mucking and making haynets for the horses. The work wasn't difficult at all and i also got to help exercising the horses. You could see from the horses that they live happy and stessless life. Anke's… read more
1 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Milou)
It is not so easy to give a feedback for someone who seems like a family member. But we want to let the world of workaway know what they are missing until they met Milou. She is not only a highly reliable worker and an experienced and gentle rider, but also a wonderful company with a good sense of humor.
If there was one reason to not recommend… read more
If there was one reason to not recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Milou) for host
I think it will be difficult to write a review about Anke and Stefan, because I couldn't possibly explain well enough how wonderful they are. I've spent six weeks with them and it wasn't nearly long enough!! But I know this feedback is only supposed to be a bit of extra information for other workawayers, so I'll try not to make to much of a… read more
5 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Melina) for host
I spent three weeks with Anke and Stefan.
Going into the experience I was pretty anxious/ overwhelmed, considering it was my first WorkAway stay.
Nevertheless, it still didn’t take long for me to feel comfortable and welcomed living on their farm. I got the chance to learn a lot about animals and especially hoofcare which was completely new to me… read more
Going into the experience I was pretty anxious/ overwhelmed, considering it was my first WorkAway stay.
Nevertheless, it still didn’t take long for me to feel comfortable and welcomed living on their farm. I got the chance to learn a lot about animals and especially hoofcare which was completely new to me… read more
21 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Melina)
Yesterday we harvested the beans that Melina sowed when she was here. That reminded us to leave this feedback. Sorry for the delay.
Melina spent 3 weeks at our place and helped with gardening, horsecare, training of the horses, painting fences, housekeeping, and everything else you can think of (like the saarländisch way of cooking with lots of… read more
Melina spent 3 weeks at our place and helped with gardening, horsecare, training of the horses, painting fences, housekeeping, and everything else you can think of (like the saarländisch way of cooking with lots of… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Esmée) for host
I stayed with Anke and Stefan for 4,5 weeks this February as my first workaway experience and I would recommend it to everyone! Because they have a lot of experience everything is very clear for you. I must say I learned a lot from Anke about how to handle horses on a different way, and I will take it with me everywhere I go next. Another goal for… read more
8 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Esmée)
This was Workaway how it is supposed to be, couldn't be better.
Once instructed, Esmeé took the responsability for the horses completely by herself, I never had to ask twice, I could easily rely on her and was free to concentrate on other tasks.
She also showed that she is a very good and gentle rider and did a very good job riding one of the… read more
Once instructed, Esmeé took the responsability for the horses completely by herself, I never had to ask twice, I could easily rely on her and was free to concentrate on other tasks.
She also showed that she is a very good and gentle rider and did a very good job riding one of the… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Undine Johanna) for host
I stayed with Anke and Stefan for two weeks in November. Since it was my first workaway I was a bit nervous but they both made me feel super welcome and at home. They always made sure i was feeling good and that the work wasn't too much. Anke helped me a lot with questions about working with the horses, so I went home with lots of new ideas and… read more
1 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Undine Johanna)
Undine stayed with us for two weeks. She is a loveley person and a good helper. She helped us riding our horses, cutting wood, repairing fences, cutting trees, cleaning the house, mucking the stable etc. We had lots of fun with her and also learned a lot about her experience with the best practise of education system in Germany. She was very… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Salina)
Being the first citizen of Alaska we met and maybe the only one ever, Salina was quite worried to represent her state well. After her three weeks stay we are convinced that if all Alaskans are like that, they are all welcome to stay with us!
We had so much fun with Salina, she did a wonderful working job, cared lovingly for the animals and told us… read more
We had so much fun with Salina, she did a wonderful working job, cared lovingly for the animals and told us… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Salina) for host
I seriously can't say enough about my experience with Anke and Stefan! I think most importantly they made me feel safe and well looked after after a vulnerable point in my life. They are so fun and full of life I think it brought me back to life myself. I was looking for a peaceful place to experience Germany, make friends, have some time bonding… read more
9 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Chantal)
We had a wonderful time with Chantal. Not only that she was a reliable helper and a good rider, we also enjoyed very deep and intelligent talks, had lots of fun and laughed a lot. She is always welcome to come back.
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I had a lovely time at Anke's and Stefan's little horse farm in the Eifel. Anke welcomed me with open arms. I enjoyed spending time with her, she is always in a good mood and full of energy. She did her best to meet my wish to work with the horses. I had a great time taking care of all their animals. I'm grateful to Anke, she made out of my first… read more
29 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
I am so grateful. Amélie was such a great help for me and really brought the good mood back to our house, after we had gone through difficult times due to the flood catastrophe here in the Ahr region, plus my own injury. Amélie helped me wherever she could, always asking what else she could do to help. She cared for the animals perfectly and I… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (JuliaGe)
Julia is a very good and gentle rider and trained our young mare self responsably. She also spent a lot of time on caring for the horses, cuddling and grooming them, giving them some extra attention, which they appreciated a lot. The horse she trained trusted her a lot and made great advance in the four weeks that she was ridden by Julia every… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (JuliaGe) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was a nice one! Anke and Stefan made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived and are really kind hosts. The private bedroom and bathroom are very comfortable. Anke is a good chef and Stefan and I baked some delicious things (make sure to ask Stefan for our tiramisu dance!). All meals are shared and… read more
16 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mitchell) for host
Sorry for the delay in my feedback,
I had a wonderful experience in Der Eifel and would highly recommend this Workaway if you are looking to get away from the city, learn more about horse care and experience the outstanding nature of Der Eifel.
The Accommodation was very comfortable and clean.
The Food was great and plentiful which included some… read more
I had a wonderful experience in Der Eifel and would highly recommend this Workaway if you are looking to get away from the city, learn more about horse care and experience the outstanding nature of Der Eifel.
The Accommodation was very comfortable and clean.
The Food was great and plentiful which included some… read more
3 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitchell)
If you are looking for a reliable and experienced stable hand and helper on your farm, Mitchell should be your first choice!
He works indepenently with great accuracy.
Though he is not a rider, he is very good at handling horses and knows a lot about horsekeeping, always interested in learning more about it.
Unforgettable his help when we had to… read more
He works indepenently with great accuracy.
Though he is not a rider, he is very good at handling horses and knows a lot about horsekeeping, always interested in learning more about it.
Unforgettable his help when we had to… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Two weeks are not enough, there are still so many horses to ride, stories to tell, philosophical problems to discuss and pumpkins to eat.
We are really looking foreward to Elena to come back because she has become part of our family right from the first moment.
We are really looking foreward to Elena to come back because she has become part of our family right from the first moment.
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
Dear Anke, dear Stefan,
thank you so much for the two beautiful weeks here. I felt at home from the very beginning of my stay. Thanks for letting me ride your amazing horses (esp. Ionas!!). Thank you Anke, for the great meals you have created... still miss your tasty pumpkin dishes :'(.
Thanks for all the great stories you have shared with me.… read more
thank you so much for the two beautiful weeks here. I felt at home from the very beginning of my stay. Thanks for letting me ride your amazing horses (esp. Ionas!!). Thank you Anke, for the great meals you have created... still miss your tasty pumpkin dishes :'(.
Thanks for all the great stories you have shared with me.… read more
20 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jesus & Alejandra)
How can we describe Alejandra and Jesús without losing ourselves in superlatives?
They work incredibly hard, thoroughly and quickly. Within one day they finished the work that we had planned for the whole week.
We cannot express how grateful we are for their work cleaning the attic of the barn, a work that was dirty and dusty, but they never lost… read more
They work incredibly hard, thoroughly and quickly. Within one day they finished the work that we had planned for the whole week.
We cannot express how grateful we are for their work cleaning the attic of the barn, a work that was dirty and dusty, but they never lost… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Saskia) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it couln't have been better. I stayed one weekend with Anke and the other workawayer Zannah (much love for you!) and in the end I got to know Stefan who came back from work. I felt like at home, Anke and Stefan are very welcoming people and the cats have taken me as their new slave ;-)
The room and the… read more
The room and the… read more
30 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anastasia)
It was really nice to host Ana here on our little farm. She integrated well in our "international team", she is very reliable, took over the task of feeding the mares self responsably. She has a loving attitude towards the horses and is a good rider.
We hope to see you again one day, here or there!
We hope to see you again one day, here or there!
(Excellent
)
29 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anastasia) for host
Thank you so much guys!
I had a truly lovely time staying with Anke and Stefan! The animals here are all extremely respected and well cared for, and during my time here I was able to learn lots of new horse training and care techniques. Although the farmhouse is rather isolated, this shouldn’t bother any nature lover because it’s in the most… read more
I had a truly lovely time staying with Anke and Stefan! The animals here are all extremely respected and well cared for, and during my time here I was able to learn lots of new horse training and care techniques. Although the farmhouse is rather isolated, this shouldn’t bother any nature lover because it’s in the most… read more
2 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Portia (Zannah))
Zannah is a happy girl with a more than positive attitude towards life.
Anything she does, she does with fun, she can really brighten up your day.
People say, our horses look all the same. Zannah could distinguish them right from the start, because she looked them in the eyes and in their hearts. The affection was defititely from both sides.
We… read more
Anything she does, she does with fun, she can really brighten up your day.
People say, our horses look all the same. Zannah could distinguish them right from the start, because she looked them in the eyes and in their hearts. The affection was defititely from both sides.
We… read more
(Excellent
)
1 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Portia (Zannah)) for host
Lieber Anke und Stephan,
Vielen dank fur meine Erfahrung !!! I had a great stay with Anke and Stephan, they have a beautiful home which I feel very lucky to have shared for the 20 days I spent with them. The work was easy but sometimes tiring (mucking a bit) but it was only 1/2 hours in the morning after a delightful breakfast which featured THE… read more
Vielen dank fur meine Erfahrung !!! I had a great stay with Anke and Stephan, they have a beautiful home which I feel very lucky to have shared for the 20 days I spent with them. The work was easy but sometimes tiring (mucking a bit) but it was only 1/2 hours in the morning after a delightful breakfast which featured THE… read more
29 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eneko)
The summer is coming to an end and looking back we can say that really a lot has been achieved.
The fences and gates are painted, the horse trailer looks like new and the firewood for the winter is split and stacked. We owe this to the hard-working workawayers who visited us this summer. One of them was Eneko, who had a big part in it.
Moreover,… read more
The fences and gates are painted, the horse trailer looks like new and the firewood for the winter is split and stacked. We owe this to the hard-working workawayers who visited us this summer. One of them was Eneko, who had a big part in it.
Moreover,… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Eneko) for host
I am so grateful to Anke and Stefan for welcoming me with open arms. They are really nice people and I felt at home since the beginning. Horses and cats are part of the family and they are treated in accordance. They live in a real paradise for horse riding and I had the luck of enjoy some rides with them. I stayed just the last two weeks of… read more
16 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Florencia & Gastón) for host
No nos alcanzarían las palabras para poder describir esta increíble experiencia. Llegamos a Watzel un día martes, llenos de expectativas y con muchas ganas de aprender y hacer cosas junto a Anke y Stefan. Los días pasaban y más a gusto nos sentíamos. Apreciabamos los "desayunos", donde se daban maravillosas charlas junto a Anke, Stefan y Layla,… read more
16 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Florencia & Gastón)
Buscábamos trabajadores voluntariosos y encontramos amigos.
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I had my first workaway experience with Anke and Stefan and it was just amazing. Both are so welcoming, accessible and friendly persons, like all of the Eifel residents who came. I learned a lot of things during the 3 weeks, such as painting or grinding and improved my German. This little farm is a very nice place in nature with the 2 lovely cats… read more
27 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie spent three weeks at our place. She took the challenge to do kinds of tasks the had never done before like farming, painting, grinding, and she turned out to be very good. Even our neighbours wanted to employ her...
She's very into sports and knows everything about it, so it was a pleasure to watch the football worldcup with such an… read more
She's very into sports and knows everything about it, so it was a pleasure to watch the football worldcup with such an… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Amber)
It was not easy to let Amber go to her next host and we hope she'll come back. She really loves animals, and she is very experienced with horses. She's a tough rider and always stays cool, even if a horse gets a bit spooky. During her stay she really helped us advace with the young horses and give them some routine.
She learns quickly and never… read more
She learns quickly and never… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Amber) for host
5 stars are not enough for Anke and Stefan! I had a wonderful time in Watzel. From the moment I was picked up I felt at home, they are very laid-back, funny, friendly and caring hosts. The work was never too hard and it was satisfying to see some small projects finished. We had plenty of breaks in between to sample Anke’s tasty cooking and not… read more
8 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Benoit) for host
THIS HOST IS A MUST!
Outstanding experience! Much better than expected! I’m almost considering to move there and increase the number of inhabitants per square meter, which currently leaves lots of space for astonishment, tranquility, discovery, and much more!
RECEPTION AND HOSPITALITY
Very welcoming people, Anke and Stefan both came with sincere… read more
Outstanding experience! Much better than expected! I’m almost considering to move there and increase the number of inhabitants per square meter, which currently leaves lots of space for astonishment, tranquility, discovery, and much more!
RECEPTION AND HOSPITALITY
Very welcoming people, Anke and Stefan both came with sincere… read more
2 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Benoit)
It really was a pleasure to host Benoit here on our little farm. He skilfully works with all kinds of tools and machines concerning farm-, wood- and gardening work. He couln't be stopped working. Even after a hard working day on our farm he went on to help the neighbour milking the cows.
Even though he had few experience with horses, he had a good… read more
Even though he had few experience with horses, he had a good… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kamila & Daniela) for host
Anke and Stefan and their beautiful farm full of animals was an amazing place to stay for a couple of weeks. We enjoyed every hour with them, starting with building fences and ending with long discussions. This was our first workaway experience and we didn't really know what to expect, however we are more than satisfied. Anke and Stefan are fun,… read more
28 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kamila & Daniela)
Only two days, until the two girls left the Eifel, and we already miss them a lot, most of all Oski and Kimi do! We had so much fun, did a lot of work together, had intelligent conversations and laughed a lot. They are not afraid of hard work and learn quickly. The animals loved them! It is a pleasure to have the two of them in the house.
(Excellent
)
25 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (juliamg)
This was our first workaway experience and it couln't have been better. Julia is a wonderful person to have around. She's an ambicions worker, dealt easily with the biggest and loudest machines and rode the biggest horse. We hope she will come back soon.
(Excellent
)
24 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (juliamg) for host
Amazing hosts, very caring and welcoming, I felt at home immediately - they also have a lot of great stories to tell. Their home is situated in a picturesque valley, with beautiful nature to explore. The horses are beautiful and handled with a lot of respect. Good place to be :)
