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Learn about permaculture near the historic town of Hameln, Germany

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    We are Anne & Fiz with our five year old son, a German/British family and we are building up an organic smallholding on 3ha of land, with the aim of hopefully leading a simpler life in the countryside. We will be using permaculture designs in our plans and have lots of books on permaculture and organic farming which you are welcome to use during your stay if you're interested. We have both been lucky enough to have travelled a little bit and before we moved here we also worked and travelled using the Workaway and Wwoofing websites.

    We are located in the beautiful rural countryside of Lippe, 5 minutes drive from Bösingfeld which has everything you might need including restaurants, shops, supermarkets, swimming pool, etc. Also it is just 20 minutes to the historic towns of Hameln, Lemgo and Rinteln. The area is great for walking and cycling and you can borrow our bikes no worries.

    We are looking for hardworking, easy going people who are interested in farming or a self sufficient lifestyle to join us throughout most of the year (not Dec-Jan) and we ask for stays of roughly one to two weeks. We can arrange to pick you up from the bus station if needed. We are easy going and like to keep things as chilled out as possible, we normally work a couple hours in the morning and a couple hours in the afternoon, depending on time of year and weather etc. We speak English in the house but are happy to speak both English and German during your visit. We don't have a TV and there is no smoking in the house. It's a peaceful rural place that suits evening fires and chilling out.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you stay with us, you will learn about many of the different aspects of running a small farm and a variety of alternative living ideas that we employ. We are a German/English family and volunteers stay with us in their own room in the house, so there will immediately be a mix of cultures to experience including languages, local culture and the different foods we cook.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Because we are creating everything from scratch there are lots of different projects on at any one time, therefore most of the help is hard and you will need to be flexible. We try to work outside as much as possible but jobs vary with the weather, available materials and time of year etc etc. Sometimes everyday will be different and sometimes it will be the same, like when when we are chopping firewood for example. Over the last couple of years we have painted the house, fenced our the land, built a mobile chicken trailer, renovated the first floor of the house and amongst other things planted a mixed orchard, which we have now since made our own juice from, several hedgerows and many other trees and bushes. Our sheep, chickens, ducks and bees have settled in nicely and this year we hope to get a dog and a couple of rare breed pigs.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared (with other volunteers) room in the house. Camping is possible if you'd prefer.

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Farm work comes first, so as long as your work times are flexible we are happy to host you. You are welcome to find a quiet spot anywhere appropriate to do your work, please give us an indication of your requirements in your initial email. We can arrange a WiFi signal in most of the house if needed.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    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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The image depicts a group of sheep in a fenced area, with a few standing and others lying down, showcasing their gentle nature and peaceful environment. The scene is serene and idyllic.
The image depicts a person operating a tractor in a field, with the tractor facing left and the field\'s terrain characterized by uneven, rocky ground.
The image depicts a group of seven individuals posing on a substantial pile of firewood, situated in a picturesque rural setting.
The image depicts a group of chickens, including a rooster, standing in a fenced area, with a few chickens outside the fence, set against a natural background. The scene is likely a farm or rural setting.
The image shows a group of people standing in front of a large body of water, with a few trees and a clear sky in the background. The scene appears to be a lake or river.
The image depicts a nighttime scene with a campfire, three people, and a tree, set against a backdrop of a field and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a red baler machine in a field, collecting hay, with a green tractor nearby, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a family of three, consisting of a man, woman, and child, gathered around a campfire in a grassy area, with a tree and fence visible in the background.
The image depicts a sheep standing in a grassy field, with a clear blue sky above and trees visible in the distance, facing the camera directly.
The image depicts a beekeeper in a white protective suit, holding a wooden frame with a cluster of bees, set against a blurred outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts a wooden beehive on a trailer, situated in a grassy field with trees in the background. The hive is constructed from light-colored wood.

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