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10 Jul 2023
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Description
*We are looking for helpers for max. 1 week to help us with weeding, harvesting, irrigation and processing*
We are Tom (35), Alexandra (31) and Adrian (1) a young family who startet a vegetable and fruit garden projekt with a shop close to our house. We took over the old farm of my grandparents, we are stillrenovating this house which was built around 1900.
We are cultivating berries and vegetables on a field of around 2500 m² and have a various range of other gardening activities. In the summer we are looking for help with harvesting, weeding, irrigation and processing. Some of the work has to be done in own responisbility, therefore some experience in gardening is of advantage.
We have a little son who also is happy for some company.
We are self-sufficient with regards to vegetables and fruits, everything is organic. You are welcome to relax in the garden and eat what is ripe :)
In the area are great walking trails which are also perfect for mountain biking. We have bikes here which you can use, for example to bke to a lake or outside swimingpool. The farm is in a rural area, the small village is very cozy surrounded by forest and fields.
I am having a job in Bonn where I am 1 day a week, if you want to escape the village life you can discover the city as well. I can also pick you up at the train station in Bonn.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are in a typical German countryside, however Tom is Dutch and I am German, we both like international surroundings and are open-minded. You will get to know the mix of German and Dutch culture.
What would you like to learn? We are keen to get to know your interests. Our project is big and we can see which tasks we do together so that you are happy.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help with different things, it will be regular tasks every day:
- vegetable garden: weeding, harvesting, irrigation
- fruit trees and berries: harvesting, weeding, irrigation
- conservation of all the foods
- child care: just playing a bit while we are working on the field
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis 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
We have a guest bed for you in a separate room, all other facilities we are all using together.
Usually we are cooking vegetarian, sometimes Tom eats meat, we like to experiment and are happy to consider your dietary preferences, vegan is no problem for us.
What else ...
There are regular buses to the next city Mayen, there are all major shops, usually we are going by car once a week. Further local parties are fun to attend or just enjoying nature.
If your want to come to our place we can pick you up by a near by train station for example Kottenheim or Andernach.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We live in a rural space, so the internet is stable and ok but not very fast. Uploading large files can be difficult. All usual things are possible like: E-Mails, browsing, even video calls ;)
Space for parking camper vans
We have the space to park a camper infront of our house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
The work I did was quite diverse and Alexandra and Tom always made… read more
I wish that he remembers the nature and forest of the Eifel. He is always welcome to come back.
All… read more
We had great talks and I am greatful that she shared her passion of puppet making with us.
She is always welcome :)
Thanks Carine
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The work I did was quite diverse and Alexandra and Tom always made… read more
I wish that he remembers the nature and forest of the Eifel. He is always welcome to come back.
All… read more
We had great talks and I am greatful that she shared her passion of puppet making with us.
She is always welcome :)
Thanks Carine
