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5 Jan 2024
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We are a lively, open-hearted patchwork family. We live in a small village near Thun in Switzerland. Currently, we are building a new house, which means there's always a lot of work to do. Also, we are running a small organic farm, which means the same. We have 3 cows and some calfs, 2 ponies, cats and chicken. we have a big garden with lots of vegetables, some potatoes an lots of fruit trees. As a small organic farm, we do lots of work by hand. As you can see, work is a never ending good and this is why we are looking for some help.
We, Markus (56) and Rosa (42), hope to find some interested, motivated workawayers who want to stay with us. Beside the building work, there is a lot of farm work to do, especially in spring. Helping out in the household, doing some cooking or gardening are also some tasks. There is Ciara, 11yrs old, Nico, 14yrs old and Debora, 17yrs old. The older two doughters Jolanda 23, and Julia, 24 live in their own appartment in an other town. Usually we also have boyfriends or other friends here. You see, we are a big, but also big-hearted family. And if you are here, you will be a part of our family. The two taller girls ar not often at home, so mostly you spend time with Markus, Rosa and the 3 smaller kids.
You will have a separate room for yourself. Our kitchen, fridge and living room are always open to you. As already mentioned, we live on a small farm, which means that we live surrounded by beautyful nature. It's really nice for long walks, hiking or bicycle rides. You can also make trips to the near cities Thun or Berne. And for sure, everyone of us likes to be your tourist guide.
So, if you are interested, just let us know! We are looking forward to getting to know you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Be part of a swiss family, get to know our beautiful region, and teach us about your culture!
We are open for cultural exchange
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Mostly outside farm work. But also help with building, cooking, household
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: IntermediateThis 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
private room with bathroom, meals with the family
we are vegetarian ( except two kids)
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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 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
Er hat sich für die Abläufe und Arbeiten interessiert und jeweils mitgedacht und Lösungsvorschläge gebracht. Henrik konnte sein handwerkliches Geschick bei verschiedenen Arbeiten auf dem Hof einsetzten. Im Stall, bei kleinen… read more
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Er hat sich für die Abläufe und Arbeiten interessiert und jeweils mitgedacht und Lösungsvorschläge gebracht. Henrik konnte sein handwerkliches Geschick bei verschiedenen Arbeiten auf dem Hof einsetzten. Im Stall, bei kleinen… read more
Zu meinem Glück bekam ich ein… read more
they did the tasks independently and left the working place clean. they have experience in working, so they see what is to do and make order in the end. they had lot of endurance and were interested in our way to live. we hat lots of funny moments together and… read more
They helped on the farm, collecting potatoes for ex., taking care of the kids (went out to make fire etc. the kids loved them)
They did the work to our great satisfaction, and are very nice people to host. we had lots of fun together by finding out the differences… read more
If you have the possibility to host them, just do, you won't regret, i would do it immediately.
It's such a lovely family, it's fun to spend time with them. They did all the jobs to our great satisfaction. They are independent, see what is to do, reliable, help finding solutions,… read more
My goals for this visit were to improve my german and get to know local (swiss culture). Hosts put an effort to often communicate with me in german (which wasn’t easy as my german is very poor) and they took me with them for local events (for example Weihnachtsmarkt) which helped me a lot… read more
He did lot of different jobs, all to our satisfaction. He helped on the farm (hay, weed) with the children and in the kitchen. Patrick is uncomplicated, has endurance, can work independently and sees what is to do and takes responsibility for his tasks.
we can completely recommend you to… read more
It was time for cutting the high gras on the hills. So I worked with Markus and Fritz together. There were also work in the Garden and playing… read more
Dear Bethany, Aaron and William, it was a real pleasure to have you here in Switzerland! You did great work and it was always fun spending time with you.
The whole family (also Fritz and Susi) had an amazing time with you. It was a huge… read more
From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome and were very well looked after!
We got to experience life on a Swiss farm and it was one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. Gorgeous views, snow and beautiful towns made it a wonderful destination… read more
