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Vom Workawayer (Joseph) für Host
Verena and Marcos are absolutely wonderful people and I have had a great stay with them over the last 10 days. They are joyful and enthusiastic about life and this will no doubt rub off on you when you are with them. They are also very open-minded people, who are always happy to explain about German (and Spanish) culture and are just as eager to
… read more hear about foreign culture as well. Since the start they have made me feel very welcome and we have shared many chats and laughs.
Their location in the German countryside is extremely picturesque and peaceful. There is opportunity to cycle to the nearest city of Bad Oldesloe, from which you can get a train either to Hamburg or Lübeck/ Travemünde (both of which I recommend visiting on the days off). They also very happy to give lifts if you would prefer too.
The room provided is large and you will have a private bathroom with a shower to yourself. Verena & Marcos are both very respectful of privacy and won't intrude on your personal space.
The work will depend on the time of year but mostly it was weeding or laying humus/ sand, as well as other random jobs in the garden. There was no expectation to work at certain times, so you are flexible to choose when you want to work your 5 hours on each weekday.
Pretty much all the food I ate was from their garden and it was all delicious! Verena & Marcos are both excellent cooks. However they are also very conscious that the food they eat might not be for everyone, so they are willing to negotiate on other things as well.
All in all, I can't recommend Marcos and Verena enough and I was sad that I couldn't stay longer. I have come away from this experience with an acute understanding about an alternative way of living to what I am used to and I am very grateful for this. I will definitely make sure to visit again next time I'm in Germany.Vom Host für Workawayer (Joseph)
We wish we could have spend more time with Joseph after his stay and we loved to have his company and support. He was a fantastic Workawayer and a true pleasure to host. Right from the start, he stood out for being very quick to learn and always eager to contribute. He approached every task with calm focus and a great sense of responsibility –
… read more exactly the kind of person you’re happy to have around.
He’s also very sociable, without ever being too much – easygoing, friendly, and just really nice company. Whether during work or downtime, he fit right in and made meaningful connections with everyone here. He enjoyed interacting with us and raising questions for a nice conversation, also enjoyed being on his own reading or doing research.
One thing that really stood out was his genuine interest in local culture and interacting with us. He took time to understand the place, the people, and the way we live – always with curiosity and respect. That openness added so much to the exchange since he wanted to have a truly Workaway experience and getting the most of his visit.
His work was accurate, thoughtful, and always of high quality. We could trust him with anything and knew it would be done with care. On top of that, he’s respectful, kind, and very mindful of shared spaces and routines.
Joseph is not just a great helper – he’s a great person and a role model for the next generations. We’re grateful for the time we shared and would welcome him back anytime. Highly recommended to any future hosts! 🙌
Vom Host für Workawayer (Samuel)
Samuel was two weeks with us and it has been a great workawayer. We have been able to bring forward our veggies garden and have the soil ready for next round. In addition he supported some maintenance works. He was always happy to improve and all was according to our expectations. We loved our conversations and his amazing knowledge in all fields
… read more :). Happy stay in Germany ahead!
Best wishes, Verena & Marcos
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ignacio)
Ignacio has been an amazing workawayer! It was his first experience but after a few hours he mastered as if he had plenty of experience. He helped to get our veggies garden up to date, get our garden organised, different maintenance tasks and he learned super - quick. A part from the typical workaday tasks we had a great time discovering the city
… read more together or going to the beach with the family. the kids had great fun with him and we really enjoyed our common conversations. We miss you Ignacio! Safe trips and have fun with your new adventures!
Big hug from Verena and Marcos
Vom Workawayer (Ignacio) für Host
Staying with Marcos and Verena was a wonderful experience.
During 2 weeks, I did gardening (removing weeds, preparing parcels) and maintenance work (painting, oiling the terrace). I had no experience with most of the projects that I had to do and they explained everything to me and if I had any doubt they were there to answer to it.
The
… read more accomodation is a really nice one, you will be able to be in contact with the nature, and also you will have privacy if you need it.
Marcos and Verena were a really nice hosts, they shared the German culture with me (we visited Hambourg, we went to the swimming pool, we did several barbacues with theie family).
I really recommend this experience!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Joseph) für Host
Verena and Marcos are absolutely wonderful people and I have had a great stay with them over the last 10 days. They are joyful and enthusiastic about life and this will no doubt rub off on you when you are with them. They are also very open-minded people, who are always happy to explain about German (and Spanish) culture and are just as eager to
… read more hear about foreign culture as well. Since the start they have made me feel very welcome and we have shared many chats and laughs.
Their location in the German countryside is extremely picturesque and peaceful. There is opportunity to cycle to the nearest city of Bad Oldesloe, from which you can get a train either to Hamburg or Lübeck/ Travemünde (both of which I recommend visiting on the days off). They also very happy to give lifts if you would prefer too.
The room provided is large and you will have a private bathroom with a shower to yourself. Verena & Marcos are both very respectful of privacy and won't intrude on your personal space.
The work will depend on the time of year but mostly it was weeding or laying humus/ sand, as well as other random jobs in the garden. There was no expectation to work at certain times, so you are flexible to choose when you want to work your 5 hours on each weekday.
Pretty much all the food I ate was from their garden and it was all delicious! Verena & Marcos are both excellent cooks. However they are also very conscious that the food they eat might not be for everyone, so they are willing to negotiate on other things as well.
All in all, I can't recommend Marcos and Verena enough and I was sad that I couldn't stay longer. I have come away from this experience with an acute understanding about an alternative way of living to what I am used to and I am very grateful for this. I will definitely make sure to visit again next time I'm in Germany.Vom Host für Workawayer (Joseph)
We wish we could have spend more time with Joseph after his stay and we loved to have his company and support. He was a fantastic Workawayer and a true pleasure to host. Right from the start, he stood out for being very quick to learn and always eager to contribute. He approached every task with calm focus and a great sense of responsibility –
… read more exactly the kind of person you’re happy to have around.
He’s also very sociable, without ever being too much – easygoing, friendly, and just really nice company. Whether during work or downtime, he fit right in and made meaningful connections with everyone here. He enjoyed interacting with us and raising questions for a nice conversation, also enjoyed being on his own reading or doing research.
One thing that really stood out was his genuine interest in local culture and interacting with us. He took time to understand the place, the people, and the way we live – always with curiosity and respect. That openness added so much to the exchange since he wanted to have a truly Workaway experience and getting the most of his visit.
His work was accurate, thoughtful, and always of high quality. We could trust him with anything and knew it would be done with care. On top of that, he’s respectful, kind, and very mindful of shared spaces and routines.
Joseph is not just a great helper – he’s a great person and a role model for the next generations. We’re grateful for the time we shared and would welcome him back anytime. Highly recommended to any future hosts! 🙌
Vom Host für Workawayer (Samuel)
Samuel was two weeks with us and it has been a great workawayer. We have been able to bring forward our veggies garden and have the soil ready for next round. In addition he supported some maintenance works. He was always happy to improve and all was according to our expectations. We loved our conversations and his amazing knowledge in all fields
… read more :). Happy stay in Germany ahead!
Best wishes, Verena & Marcos
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ignacio)
Ignacio has been an amazing workawayer! It was his first experience but after a few hours he mastered as if he had plenty of experience. He helped to get our veggies garden up to date, get our garden organised, different maintenance tasks and he learned super - quick. A part from the typical workaday tasks we had a great time discovering the city
… read more together or going to the beach with the family. the kids had great fun with him and we really enjoyed our common conversations. We miss you Ignacio! Safe trips and have fun with your new adventures!
Big hug from Verena and Marcos
Vom Workawayer (Ignacio) für Host
Staying with Marcos and Verena was a wonderful experience.
During 2 weeks, I did gardening (removing weeds, preparing parcels) and maintenance work (painting, oiling the terrace). I had no experience with most of the projects that I had to do and they explained everything to me and if I had any doubt they were there to answer to it.
The
… read more accomodation is a really nice one, you will be able to be in contact with the nature, and also you will have privacy if you need it.
Marcos and Verena were a really nice hosts, they shared the German culture with me (we visited Hambourg, we went to the swimming pool, we did several barbacues with theie family).
I really recommend this experience!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alice)
Alice was an amazing workawayer! We had several projects for her and she managed in record time. Therefore she could flexible leave the house and enjoy the city. She communicates clear about the house routines and was lovely to our family. We highly recommend Alice and wish her lots of fun in her next experiences.
Vom Workawayer (Alice) für Host
I had a lovely short stay with Verena and Marcos. They are very kind people and the work was varied and enjoyable. I mostly worked in the garden and helped to paint their outdoor cabin! They live in a very scenic area of Germany, perfect for anyone who wants a peaceful time.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Xavier)
Happy hosts! Xavier left such a great footprint during his stay. He helped us with our projects and integrated super quick in the family and activities. He managed the projects independently and is a great DIY, as well as entertainer! We had great fun with both projects and leisure activities. We definitely recommend Xavier for any project you may
… read more need, he is an all rounder and a awesome human being! Good luck for next steps!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia was great in all she made. She needed few instructions and captured very quick our needs. She is very communicative and careful with the house while taking care about our garden and home. The kids and pets in our home just loved her. She cooked great veggie empanadas and was very interested in exchange of experiences and opinions. We will be
… read more very happy if she comes back to us again! Many thanks Lucia!
Safe trips and enjoy your stay in Germany!
Yours,
Verena & Marcos
Vom Workawayer (Lucia) für Host
Fue mi primer Workaway, recién llegada a Alemania, excelente experiencia, fue una gran sorpresa para bien!! Verena y Marcos sos dos personas maravillosas súper cálidas y solidarias. Realmente un ejemplo a seguir con el estilo de vida que llevan y todo lo que hacen de lo cual aprendí mucho!!
Espero poder volver a visitarlos y ver cómo crecen “mis
… read more arbolitos”. Cocinar unas ricas empanadas veganas y compartir un buen vino español!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Tania & SHINNOSUKE) für Host
This was one of my first workaway experiences, and I'm so glad it was with Marcos and Verena.
I spend two amazing weeks in their permaculture garden. I learned so much not only about basic permaculture also about sustainable lifestyle, seasonal cooking and vegetarian recipes.
Verena and Marcos gave me different projects like clean the hen house
… read more and weeding ( it was a bit tired but I'm quite proud of the results) . I also helped Verena to made loads of chard pesto, which was delicious!!!.
Their house is so beautiful, I had my own bedroom which was cosy ,and it was just nice spend my day in the farm surrounded by nature and quietness. But also Hamburg is not that far it takes about 40 min to get to the city center.
I missed so much eat fresh vegetables and eggs, I enjoyed amazing vegetarian Meals everyday.
I had such beautiful time with them, having dinner together and talking about different subjects and more about permaculture.
Marcos and Verena's lifestyle and their way of see the world inspired me all the time.
I definitely come back to the farm one day and also to visit Yogi and the chickens.
Thanks for everything!!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Bertrand)
We have just such a lovely time with Bertrand. He helped us with renovation and maintenance and took well care of our permaculture garden and enjoyed himself living "into the wild" in the garden shed :). Above all, Bertrand is just a huge human with a great heart for people, full of positive energy and joy for live that makes living at his side
… read more just nice. He delighted us with his piano skills and the kids in the family love him as we do. Many thanks Bertrand for your great help and for your spirit. We wish you fun in the next steps with your work and travel in the german speaking region! His german is by the way great :). Big hug from Verna & Marcos, Jogi and Claudio with the girls :)
Vom Host für Workawayer (Wesley & Alyssa)
Our experience sharing our tiny farm with Wensley was just awesome. He is very easy going and helps out in all daily to do's in the house, feeling like another family member. He helped to prepare our permaculture veggies garden and was lovely with our cat and chicken while helping out with general dairy routines . We had a great time cooking and
… read more eating together and discovering Hamburg city on a bike tour. We will be very happy to see him with us soon again!
Vom Workawayer (Wesley & Alyssa) für Host
I had the pleasure of staying one week in Marcos and Verena's home! I was welcomed immediately and we got along quite well. I helped prepare the garden for planting next February and oiled floors and outdoor furniture. We had delicious, vegetarian meals mostly from the garden! Very cool, quiet place to stay outside of Hamburg and a beautiful
… read more house. Muchas muchas gracias, Marcos y Verena!!!! Bis baldDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Netta) für Host
II had a really great time staying with Marcos and Verena. I enjoyed the work outside in the cold weather (not joking!), the cooking and the conversations at the evening time.
The minute I arrived I immediately felt excepted and like a part of the family.
The whole area was very peaceful and quite, but still not too far away from Hamburg.
The
… read more room I was given was very good (better than I have at home ;))
I was very sad to leave, and I wish I stayed longer.
danke für alles Marcos, Verena und Herman!!! Es war wirklich toll bei euch!
Vom Workawayer (Valentin) für Host
I spent two wonderful weeks with Marcos and Verena. This was my first workaway experience and it was far beyond my expectations ! They are nice and inspiring people that like to share with others, with a peaceful lifestyle that respects nature and animals. They live in a little and calm village and have a nice house with a quite big garden and a
… read more nice view on the fields with wind turbines on the background.
I mostly made maintenance work like cleaning the cellar, removing weeds or oiling the patio. We enjoyed delicious meals cooked with vegetables from the permaculture garden, trank wine or beer at nightfalls when the air began to cool down, and had great times during the week-ends : going to the beach, riding bicycle, and even going to the electro festival Vogelball !
I learnt a lot about permaculture, improved my cooking skills and my german, and left Verena and Marcos with my head full of ideas and projects !Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Laura) für Host
Marcos and Verena are an extremely lovely couple I felt welcomed and at home right away. I really enjoyed staying with them and was sad at how quickly my two weeks there had passed. The meals we shared together were delicious and in good company, and the weather was beautiful and perfect for working in their garden, their cat and chickens were a
… read more great bonus to interact with.
I hope I will have the chance to see them again!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Laura)
It has been such a nice experience to have the opportunity to have Laura with us. She was like part of our family and felt she has been with us for ever. She is extremely helpful and forward thinking, contributing to a peaceful working together. She likes to enjoy the nature and the animals and the company and also likes to enjoy to be on her own.
… read more
We will be so happy to see her very soon again.
All the best for the next steps!
Verena & Marcos
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah was with us 4 days and was a great help. We worked forward in our Permaculture garden and today we are observing the onions grow :). She also is very skilful with social media and photography and helped us with some basic arrangements for our instagram account. She has been also a great help for taking care of Claudio and Connie (our rooster
… read more and chicken) from some injuries they had. Thanks a lot Sarah!
Vom Workawayer (Marcelo) für Host
With short 10 days, my stay at Marcos’ and Verena’s beautiful green patch was an incredible experience. Personally, they are amazing people: open, friendly, kind-hearted and helpful. I really felt a part of their family.
The place is beautiful, and I had the luck of enjoying the first spring week of the season with blue skies and summer-like
… read more temperatures. This experience is of everyday life, enjoyment, trial and error: learning new things, working with the earth, and giving your best, hoping for the best to come back in return.
Helpwise, the green patch will always need care and observation, as well as the new sunny corner. I helped setting both places up for the season, removing the earth, digging holes for planting, preparing compost and manure, usual gardening. Around the house and newly set up cottage, usual help in cleaning keeping things tidy. Projects in and around the gardens and meadow abound, as a conversation to Verena and/or Marcos will surely inform you.
I loved sharing moments with this beautiful family, their wild cat, and curious chickens (still praying for little-too-curious Cony).
El mejor de los deseos para esta increíble familia.
Muchos saludos y abrazos,
MarceloDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marcelo)
Marcelo was with us 12 days and we cannot be thankful enough for his help and hands on and easy going attitude. He adapted very quickly to the family and house and was very interested in learning about our projects and helped us to move them forward. He felt like a family member and all the stay was lovely. He took care of our animals and took
… read more care of them as if they where his own ones. He helped with cooking and all house shared duties and was great to have him with us. We hope to welcome him back soon again and wish him the best for his further trip in Europe.
Un abrazo
Verena & Marcos
Vom Workawayer (Yusuke ) für Host
My wonderful experiences in Germany would not be a same without my family Marcos and Verena. They warmly welcomed me and treated me as one of their family. We had so much fun together and shared much laughter. The garden and environment that they have is absolutely beautiful. Though it was winter and pretty much cloudy days, I really enjoyed
… read more working on their garden and helping them up. I am pretty sure I will go back and see them in a summer time near future. They have got a huge and great future plan on their beautiful garden so I hope some of you would help them making it happen. I really wish I could stay there much longer than I did!! Thanks!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Yusuke )
Our experience with Yusuke was just awesome, it is a pity he was only one week with us, we would have liked to have him living longer with us :). He integrated like a family member and felt very integrated from day one. All projects he was assigned he did great and with few or no guidance. thanks to him we have advanced a lot in our projects for
… read more permaculture veggies garden and hope to start in the spring soon.
We hope to see him very soon again!Stay in an old farm house and help us build a cultural center in our village near Frankfurt, Germany
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