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We are Anne & Fiz with our four year old son, a German/British family and we are in the mid stages of setting 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
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
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
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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
Shared (with other volunteers) room in the house. Camping is possible if you'd prefer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 139274536179
Feedback (23)
19 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I had a wonderful week at Anne's, Fiaz's and Taio's farm. It was my first experience on workaway and I could not imagine a better one. Anne and Fiz were very welcoming and want their workawayers to have a great experience and the possibility to learn much about farm work and permaculture. We did a lot of woodwork, like chopping and storing, we… read more
14 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja is a genuinely wonderful person with a huge heart and beautiful spirit, it was an absolute pleasure to host her. She is very hardworking, motivated and always smiling. We had a lot of fun with Ronja and got a lot of work done. We can highly recommend her to anyone. We really look forward to your next visit Ronja, keep in touch. Best wishes
(Excellent
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15 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I spent two weeks at this farm, sharing the everyday life with Ann, Fiz and Taio. During my stay I also had some company from Japan, UK and France (helpers) - which was really lovely to have some company and cultural exchange. We shared a room on the gorund floor close to the bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Before my arrival I thought I was… read more
Before my arrival I thought I was… read more
13 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
It was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us on our farm Lisa and we really appreciate all of your help. Lisa is a wonderful young lady who is always smiling, hardworking and ready to help, we can highly recommend her to anyone. We did a lot of different farm jobs during her stay and we had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the yummy… read more
(Excellent
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13 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis)
Alexis is a genuinely wonderful young man, always smiling and fun to have around. He is an extremely hard worker and helped us with many different farm jobs during his stay, we can highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you for everything Alexis you are awesome! All the best with the rest of your travels, you're welcome back anytime!
(Excellent
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19 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I had a wonderful week at Anne's, Fiaz's and Taio's farm. It was my first experience on workaway and I could not imagine a better one. Anne and Fiz were very welcoming and want their workawayers to have a great experience and the possibility to learn much about farm work and permaculture. We did a lot of woodwork, like chopping and storing, we… read more
14 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja is a genuinely wonderful person with a huge heart and beautiful spirit, it was an absolute pleasure to host her. She is very hardworking, motivated and always smiling. We had a lot of fun with Ronja and got a lot of work done. We can highly recommend her to anyone. We really look forward to your next visit Ronja, keep in touch. Best wishes
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I spent two weeks at this farm, sharing the everyday life with Ann, Fiz and Taio. During my stay I also had some company from Japan, UK and France (helpers) - which was really lovely to have some company and cultural exchange. We shared a room on the gorund floor close to the bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Before my arrival I thought I was… read more
Before my arrival I thought I was… read more
13 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
It was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us on our farm Lisa and we really appreciate all of your help. Lisa is a wonderful young lady who is always smiling, hardworking and ready to help, we can highly recommend her to anyone. We did a lot of different farm jobs during her stay and we had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the yummy… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis)
Alexis is a genuinely wonderful young man, always smiling and fun to have around. He is an extremely hard worker and helped us with many different farm jobs during his stay, we can highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you for everything Alexis you are awesome! All the best with the rest of your travels, you're welcome back anytime!
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
We really appreciate all of your help Manami, it was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us on our farm and we hope to see you again in the future, maybe on your farm ;) Manami is a fantastic and extremely hard working young lady who is always smiling and ready to help, we can highly recommend her to anyone. We did a lot of different farm… read more
(Excellent)
18 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isaac & Megan) for host
We had a wonderful experience at this farm, it was so great to be hosted with such interesting and kind people. We learnt so much and it was extremely inspiring to see how far Fizz and Anne have come and where they are heading! Cannot wait to one day start our own small holding and be able to pay it [the knowledge, hospitality and kindness]… read more
21 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac & Megan)
Megan & Isaac are a fantastic couple and it was an absolute pleasure to have them stay with us. They stayed with us for two weeks and we can highly recommend them to anyone. Along with the normal daily farm work, they helped us to plant 50 fruit trees/bushes around our land, which without them we would have not been able to complete alone.… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host
I enjoyed a fantastic time with Anne and Fiz on their farm! :) It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't wish a better place to stay. Not only because of the beautiful surroundings and cities in this area, but mainly because of the people! Anne and Fiz are so kind, helpfull, lovely and amazing couple. Thank You very much for your… read more
11 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)
We had a fantastic couple of weeks with Jana and we hope she will be coming back to help us again soon! Jana is always smiling and offering to help with any task. She is very hardworking, reliable, trustworthy and genuinely fun to host, we would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you very much for all your hard work Jana. Happy travels and keep… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
Thank you very much Nicole it was great meeting you and we hope to see you here again soon. We had a very successful time with Nicole and it was our pleasure to have her stay with us. She is hardworking, thoughtful and easy to host, we can happily recommend to anyone. Good luck with your new job!
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
I came to Fiz and Anne's place to get away from my regular daily life for a few weeks. My stay turned out to be much more than that. Not only did I get to stay with these amazingly warm people, I also learnt so many different things, both consciously and subconsciously. To be submerged in their sustainable and simple way of living for a short… read more
18 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
We had a genuinely wonderful time with Johanna and we hope she will be coming back soon. She is very hardworking, reliable, trustworthy, fun and easy to have around. We can highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you very much for all your hard work Johanna. Keep in touch!
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa & James)
Vanessa is a wonderful, hardworking young lady who is easy to be around and always has a beautiful smile! She worked with us on many jobs around the farm including cleaning out the animal housing, fencing and general farm maintenance. She also built an amazing bird box for us in her free time, which will always remind us of her. She was interested… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & James) for host
I am so grateful to have spent 8 days here in this beautiful farm. Anne and Fiz are both such warm, genuine hosts that go to great lengths to make sure that volunteers are all comfortable and enjoying our time there.
I got to help out with various things, like weeding, digging, cleaning the chicken houses and other maintenance tasks. I learned a… read more
I got to help out with various things, like weeding, digging, cleaning the chicken houses and other maintenance tasks. I learned a… read more
17 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Erick) for host
My staying at this beautiful farm was the best experience I have ever had. Fiaz and Anne are amazing host and have set the bar very high. I will always be grateful for all the knowledge you have shared: permaculture, being conscious about what we consume, how to take care of your awesome animals (specially the ducks!), the list goes on and on.… read more
10 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Erick)
Erick is a great guy with good heart. He is very hardworking, trustworthy, always offering to help when needed and fun to have around. He has a keen interest to learn and explore and is always up early to open the chickens and set them up for the day when needed, we can highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you very much for all your help, we… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daria ) for host
I felt so home staying on the Fiz and Anne’s farm. Thank you so much for being so sweet, kind and patient! I returned back to the times of my childhood helping you with your projects! You treated us as your children :) Thank you for making my first workaway experience so wonderful! I experienced a lot on your farm, learnt so many things. So many… read more
10 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daria )
Dasha is a wonderful, intelligent young lady, she works hard and is a great guitar player! Keen to always be involved, she helped us with a variety of tasks during her stay, including dismantling and old shed, gardening, honey harvesting and painting. We can highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you very much for all your help, we really… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emiko) for host
My experience at this farm was fantastic, thanks to Fiz and Anne's incredible hospitality. The times when we had our movie nights, ate the freshly collected (blue) eggs and the challenging but extremely fun projects we worked on will be safely kept within me as one of the best experiences I've ever had. Anne was a beautiful soul to be around and… read more
10 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emiko)
Emiko is a wonderful, hardworking young lady, always smiling and offering to help, even staying up late to put the chickens away and collect the eggs. She also cooked us some fantastic Japanese food and we can highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you very much for all your help, we really appreciate it and hope to see you here again soon! Good… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Had a great time! This was my first workaway experience and Anne and Fiz made me feel so at home, I would recommend this place to anyone. Lovely people, great food and conversations, engaging and interesting work and an idyllic setting all contribute to a beautiful farm and way of life.
Thanks to Anne and Fiz!
Thanks to Anne and Fiz!
10 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Thank you very much for all your help Danny, it was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future. Danny is very hard working, trustworthy and thoughtful, always offering to help and get involved with everything around the farm and in the house. He is very capable with tools and a genuine pleasure to have around,… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (theopig) for host
Anne and Fiz are absolutely first class people too! They have a beautiful home, and are not afraid to experiment with many alternative ideas to find what works well for them, a rare state of mind which can be extremely important.
I helped out with a big variety of jobs from gardening to handy work. They were always eager to help teach me with… read more
I helped out with a big variety of jobs from gardening to handy work. They were always eager to help teach me with… read more
28 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (theopig)
Absolutely first class guy! A pleasure to have around and always adaptable and up for what ever needed doing. Trustworthy, honest, reliable & hardworking are just some of the things I can add to all the great stuff other hosts have already said about him. At the end of his stay with us I got a fever and had to rest, he stepped up and got on with… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Scottie) for host
This is what a workaway experience should be!! I am so grateful Anne and Fiz hosted me at the last minute. I had such a fun time and I learned an incredible amount, mostly because they were so determined to make sure I learned everything I wanted to during my trip. If I said I was interested in one thing, they would either show me directly (Anne… read more
11 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Scottie)
We really appreciate all of your help Scottie, it was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us on our farm and we hope to see you again in the future. Scottie is a fantastic young lady who is always smiling and ready to help, we can highly recommend her to anyone. Along with getting more tasks done than planned due to her hard work, we had a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mairi) for host
Anne and Fiz are lovely people and I felt at home very quickly. The work was hard at times, but we tended to only work in the mornings so we had the afternoons off to relax and do our own thing. The weather was really good most of the time I was there so I enjoyed spending some relaxing afternoons in the hammock! Anne and Fiz mostly speak English… read more
4 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mairi)
Thank you very much for all your hard work Mairi. We had a very successful time with Mairi, she is a very hard working and mature young lady with excellent photography skills. Keen to learn and get involved with as much as possible, it was our pleasure to have her stay with us. Good luck with your studies and we hope you will be able to come back… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Bea)
Bea is a wonderful, hardworking young lady and is always smiling! She worked with us on many jobs around the farm including digging out the pond and removing invasive weeds. She was interested in the different things we were doing and in her free time explored the local area, cooked nice Spanish meals and took us out running. Thank you Bea, we… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
Anyone who is interested in farming, building, life on the countryside or a greener lifestyle (and many other things) will find two very good hosts in Anne & Fiaz, as they are a true resource of knowledge and experience. Besides that they are very kind, supportive people with a great sense of humor and awesome cooking skills.
Even though we did… read more
Even though we did… read more
29 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
Thank you very much for all your hard work Johanna. We had a fantastic couple of weeks with Johanna and we hope she will be coming back! She is a very hardworking and mature young lady with a lot to offer. We would highly recommend her to anyone as she is very reliable, trustworthy and perfect for help with more demanding jobs. During her stay… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jan & Andrea) for host
Anne und Fiaz sind sehr freundliche, fleissige und herzliche Leute! Es war wunderbar bei ihnen zwei Wochen zu verbringen - wir haben uns wie Zuhause gefühlt. :-)
Wir sind froh, dass wir auf unserer ersten Workaway-Reise bei euch waren. Ihr habt uns das Beste gezeigt, was Workaway anbietet und wir haben jetzt grosse Lust neue Leute und Orte… read more
Wir sind froh, dass wir auf unserer ersten Workaway-Reise bei euch waren. Ihr habt uns das Beste gezeigt, was Workaway anbietet und wir haben jetzt grosse Lust neue Leute und Orte… read more
28 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan & Andrea)
Jan & Andrea are a fantastic couple and it was an absolute pleasure to have them stay with us. Thoughtful, kind, hardworking, and keen to learn are just some of the great things we could say about them. Amongst other things they helped us to build a wood store and then process large amounts of wood to fill it with and scything a large field. They… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Charles) for host
As my first workaway experience I could not have asked for better; the bar has been set exceptionally high! Beautiful surroundings coupled with a wide array of well structured work, ranging from manual tasks to learning new technical skills, such as planting and woodwork, I had a truly amazing time.
Fiaz, thank you for your tutelage and… read more
Fiaz, thank you for your tutelage and… read more
13 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Charles)
Charlie is a top guy, it was a pleasure to have him working/staying with us and we would recommend to anyone. Always on the ball, working very hard and offering ideas and thoughts about jobs as we worked on them. During work when we stopped to think about something, he would find work to do until we were ready again. His German skills are very… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia & Mégane)
Lovely girls that can make an excellent apple cake! Amongst other things they helped us prepare and fence in a new hedgerow and organise lots of wood/branches from felled trees and build them into a wildlife hedge. Good luck with the rest of your travels and thanks for all your hard work.
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sonia & Mégane) for host
We stay 2 weeks with Anne and Fiaz in their farm and it was a wonderful experience ! They are nice, funny,open-minded. They took their time to explain us their project. We learned usefull things ! Their accomodation are good (nice room, and Anne is an amazing cooker!). We had a lot of information about what to do in the area. It's a great place to… read more
28 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Olof & Anna) for host
Anne & Fiaz, a truly inspirational couple with high ambitions and incredible work ethics. I really hope we can take a leaf out of their book when we get our own place. We helped them plant an orchard of 28 fruit trees and also helped install an oak post fence. I have to mention Anne’s cooking! it is amazing, she created hearty home cooked meals… read more
23 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Olof & Anna)
We had a fantastic time with Anna & Olof, we only wished they could have stayed longer. Hard working, flexible and keen to get stuck in and help with all tasks. Most of their visit with us was spent helping us plant an orchard, which is now finished thanks to their commitment.
Great couple who we would highly recommend to anyone and who we are… read more
Great couple who we would highly recommend to anyone and who we are… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Misago) for host
Thank you for everything you are too kind!! It's a fantastic place. Although work may be somewhat hard occasionally, it is very pleasant, interesting, and challenging. I loved that place and they made me feel like I was a part of the family. In addition, there are some small wonderful towns near and can explore it. I wish your project goes well… read more
4 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Misago)
Great guy and fun to have around. Worked very hard and was well liked by the other workawayers. He's interested in local cultures and keen to explore.
Thank you for the lovely Japanese food you cooked and all the best with the rest of your travels, you're welcome back anytime!
Thank you for the lovely Japanese food you cooked and all the best with the rest of your travels, you're welcome back anytime!
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Evangelina Ailén) for host
Awesome people, beautiful place and very fun two weeks I spent with Fiaz and Anne!
Hope all your projects to fruition.
Hugs friends
Hope all your projects to fruition.
Hugs friends
4 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Evangelina Ailén)
Once the work was explained she got on with it with full commitment, always being the first to get stuck in and last to finish. Very strong, hard worker and amazing guitarist! We loved sitting around the fire listening to her play. Thank you very much, 'gracias a tu e a la vida', you're a star! We'll look after the wormery you made us and send you… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Oliver ) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and I had an absolutely fantastic time! Anne and Fiaz really made me feel at home with their lovely cooking, nice conversation (both in German and English!) and the warm, welcoming atmosphere they created! The work is varied, but always rewarding and really fun. I couldn't recommend them more!
Thank you so… read more
Thank you so… read more
28 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver )
Very polite, hardworking and capable of all tasks required, always offering to help out which we really appreciated. Excellent German language knowledge and a keen interest in local traditions and history. Would highly recommend to anyone! Good luck with your travels mate it was a pleasure having you stay, you're welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Monika) for host
Thanks a lot! We had a great time with you! With yummy food, funny tichu gambling evenings, interesting conversations and a fair amount of work! All the best for your plans and projects! Thomas & Moni
28 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Monika)
Lovely couple, worked very hard and were a pleasure to have around. Thank you very much for all the tasty baking! All the best with the rest of your trip, you're welcome back here anytime.
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Victoria & Charlie) for host
Thankyou so much for having Charlie and I. We could not have hoped for a better place to live and work, let alone to be our first workaway! The work was always fulfilling and interesting, Fiaz's humour and Anne's cooking made this place all the more wonderful. Thankyou for making us feel so welcome.
We loved every minute with you both, and hope… read more
We loved every minute with you both, and hope… read more
6 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria & Charlie)
Thanks for everything, it was a pleasure having you guys here. Hard working, reliable and creative pair, happy to get on with all tasks asked of them. Always willing to help out when they could see we were busy which we really appreciated! Victoria, the insect hotel you built is great and will always remind us of you. You're welcome back any time.
(Excellent)
