Mindful non-profit animal and permaculture farm in Gernsbach, Germany

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  "It´s not your job to make it happen, its your job to dream it and let it happen."
  Abraham Hicks
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  HELLO DEAR ANIMAL LOVING SOUL!
  our small farm is located in the beautiful black forest close to Baden Baden/ Freiburg/ Karlsruhe.
  On 5 hectar land we have 4 horses, cats, goats, sheep and rabbits. At the moment we're looking for joyful and mindful volunteers for minimum 2 months (or longer).
  A trustful atmosphere for our animals is the basis of our being with them. That means we are especially happy to invite someone with passion for animals, mindfulness and meditation.
  
  ABOUT ME
  => I (Frauke) am a social worker, psychotherapist (Gestalttherapie), working in the field of animal assisted therapy and Mindful Horseleadership®- Spiritual mentoring in the magic field of horses. I am experienced in Vipassana meditation and the core of my being is to create a joyful space for remembering the essence of what we really are.
  
  DOING TASKS TOGETHER
  The farm is an invitation for visitors and guests to explore your true nature and an open heart connection with all that is.
  We are interested in spirituality, a healthy life style, sustainable living and we love being and helping in and with nature connected to animals and people.
  
  It is necessary that you have a joy to maintain things with love of order (out of our experience that clean spaces support inner clarity), a huge flexibility and a fine sensitivity to the needs of the place.
  There are approx 3 people permanent at the farm.
  
  The people who come to us want to explore themselves, experience silence and take a break from social media, 24/7 availability and cell phones/ computers. That is why we only have one special room where you use cell phones and computers (with minor exceptions, which I will be happy to explain to you). Please be aware that cell phone/ computer use is restricted on the farm to support your self inquiry.
  
  - We are vegan (98%)/ vegetarian (eggs, honey)
  - No smoking, no alcohol, no drugs in the whole farm area
  - we do not host families and dogs
  
  OUR PHILOSOPHY
  In addition to Frauke's freelance company, we are a non-profit association and a sociotherapeutic organisation that works as well with people that experience difficult life circumstances and is active in biodiversity. Be aware when visiting us that we work "therapeutically" and have a special way of empathetic communication and behaviour. Therefore we have been creating on our farm a calm and "safe space" where we maintain an atmosphere of joyful heart connection, mutual respect and partnership - within our team, with our clients, nature and our animals.
  
  This includes a few agreements which we take very seriously (for example not to feed the animals out of your hand, going very aware to an animal with noticing in advance if it really wants you close).
  In the beginning they may appear to you a bit strict. We view them more as an opportunity for you to experience a totally new way of being and living together- both with humans and with animals.
  We are enjoying times of contemplation aswell, such as a silent lunch once a week or doing tasks in complete silence for single days. Frauke offers once a week Satsangs in which we resonate with Law of attraction, Mooji, E. Tolle, Gangaji to name a few out of more and more beings who share with an open heart our living as one.
  
  WHY A HELPER?
  We like to have contact to different cultures, nationalities and mentalities through volunteers. You will be treated as part of the farm-team, so helping in the house with meals, washing up during the day etc. is an important part of being with us. Cooking will be one of your tasks aswell.
  
  NECESSARY PROFILE
  To help on the farm you have to be physically and mentally fit.
  Loving animals and having fun being outside in wind and weather is a basic requirement ;)
  The first two weeks count as a probationary period to find out if we feel comfortable with each other.
  
  IN RETURN
  - you immerse yourself in our calm and natural farm culture. Your daily tasks are characterized by mindfulness, meditation, self-inquiry and self-empowerment. Realizing our true essence beyond our conditioning and the law of attraction are essential to our being on the farm.
  - you experience a mindful, loving and respectful handling of animals. They live with us as family members and are the heart of the farm.
  - You get a comprehensive insight into the daily routine and get to know the different areas of help on a farm (animal care, permaculture/garden, social group work: currently weekly garden groups and a refugee project and cooking).
  - You will receive guidance and take over tasks independently aswell
  - You can participate in the team activities. Currently 1 x per week african drumming, satsang and sharing circle or even initiate some outside of the farm
  - You have the opportunity to improve your German (lunch is in German, otherwise we also speak English, i.e. it depends on your language preference)
  - You live in one of the most beautiful areas in Germany, very close to nature, with many forests, mountains, rivers. The best area for all outdoor activities.
  
  HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US
  
  ★★★ SUPPORTING ANIMAL CARE
  You have a passion for animals and everything that is connected to the human-animal relationship? Than you are in the right place! We are active in animal assisted therapy and animal communication. You can learn something about the mindful contact with animals/ horses (no riding). Most of our fur noses come from an animal shelter. We want to offer them a loving and caring environment. This includes of course helping with feeding, cleaning stables, filling hay nets, tidying barns, fencing...
  
  ★★★ HELP IN THE GARDEN
  helping with mowing, weeding, seeding, harvesting, preserving food.
  We are planning to intitiate more and more biodiversity and permaculture projects on the farm.
  
  ★★★ MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
  How can we create a work environment in which each of us follows inspired action?
  As we create our own reality it´s all about taking responsibility for your own thoughts and emotions. If you want to dive more into deliberate creating, being up to speed and in alignement with source you are in the right place.
  
  ★★★ MINDFULNESS, BODYWORK AND CREATIVITY
  We would be very happy if you share your joyful passion with us like for example Meditation, (Laughing) Yoga, Pilates, Alexander technique, Feldenkrais, Shiatsu or Impro theatre.
  
  ★★★ GENERAL HELP
  From time to time we have some admin or small social media tasks that we can delegate.
  
  
  INTERNET ACCESS
  We have a stable internet connection, but we use it very consciously. This means that cell phones and mobile devices on the farm are only used in certain areas & only when really necessary.
  If you need a longer connection, you can do so in your privacy or in our offices. However, for private online activities you will need your own device and we have a cafe with wifi in the village (3 km).
  The clients who come to us want a cell phone detox. The farm is therefore a place where you can experience yourself without being available 24 hours a day.
  
  
  WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU
  - positive and joyful co-creator energy
  - openess for mindfulness, meditation and self-inquiery
  - Solid shoes/ working boots
  - Sleeping bag
  - Rainclothes and some for hot temperatures
  - Some warm clothes (for the evenings and nights)
  - Headlamp
  - Swim suit
  
  You need an international health insurance card.
  
  YOUR WAY TO US
  Closest trainstation "Gernsbach-Bahnhof"
  or "Baden-Baden" and from there by bus (approx. 30 minutes).
  By plane "Baden-Baden Airpark" , from there by bus to Rastatt and from there by train to Gernsbach.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Van life

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Camping

  

  Mountain

  

  Beach
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will get a clos insight into farm life and can dive into our way of creating a place of mutual respect, awarness and joy in our small community. We are active in animal assisted therapy, Mindful Horseleadership®, vegan cooking, non violent communication, wilderness and outdoor activities, permaculture, ecological building and sustainable living. So we love to share with you all our experiences in these fields.
  Meditation, spiritual inquiry and living in the "here and now" is our natural way of being.

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  Registered charity

  This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

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  Help

  Tasks include supporting the caring for animals, gardening (permaculture), cooking and housekeeping, The tasks are based on the daily priorities and where we need your help during your stay. That means it is good to have a certain flexibility.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  You will sleep in a room, in a trailer or in a tent. Just ask us whats available during your stay. Please be aware that our way of living is close to nature, simple and good. If you are uncomfortable with dust, dirt and animal poop or if you need a hot shower every day - we are not your place.
  
  During winter months we may find rooms in the neighbourhood for accomodation.

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  What else ...

  "THE VALLEY OF MURG" offers a varied range of things to do in an interesting and lovely landscape.
  It is one of the most exciting valleys of the Black Forest and offers a visit in it as a picture book ..You find a lot of informations about the "Murgtal" online.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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