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We, Maria and Jürgen live in a small village in the Sauerland region (one hour from Dortmund), in an almost 200-year-old farmhouse, with organic vegetable garden, small orchard und our animals -12 sheep, 6 chickens and 3 cats.
Tending to the large vegetable and fruit garden to grow organic produce for ourselves and local people, keeping the grounds beautiful, weeding, digging, looking after the chickens and cats, cleaning windows, helping my elderly mum - there is plenty to do. We would love to welcome people with an interest in sustainability living.
Our current biggest project is painting 20 windows of our farmhouse which needs a calm hand for fine painting. Is that you?
We are also keen on creating media content to advertise our permaculture garden that is photos, videos, interviews etc on different channels like instagram, website, youtube. If you have some experience in this that would be fantastic.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our village is a very traditional German beautiful village with a huge lake nearby. They could learn German, have mostly organic food and understand more of permaculure principles.
In terms of animals we have 12 sheep, 6 chickens and 3 cats which are more fun than actually work.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Right now spring is approaching and we need to prepare our organic vegetable garden based on permaculture principles, paint an inside room, wash pots, clean all windows and cut down on week.
We would need someone with experience in creating content for media outlets like website, instagram, youtube. Ideally 1-2 people who might even speak Spanish or English.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Maria is very keen on conversational Spanish :)
Accommodation
Either 2 single or 1 double room with sink, fast 24/7 Internet and shared WC, shower, kitchen. It is in a separate house on the same property.
What else ...
This is a more quiet place where people can do their own thing. Next year we like to open as a retreat / permaculture centre giving seminars.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have Internet access at around 50 Mbit/sec for 24/7.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes, we have a big lawn for a camper van as much as private parking area.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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María cocina delicioso y todo super organico.
Los recomiendo, hay muchas cosas por hacer y muchas cosas para construir en su jardín y en la casa. Espero volver… read more
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María cocina delicioso y todo super organico.
Los recomiendo, hay muchas cosas por hacer y muchas cosas para construir en su jardín y en la casa. Espero volver… read more
