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We are a happy family, of 5, with a positive attitude to life, which values respectful cooperation. Our household is completely vegetarian and as much as possible organic and regional. We are cosmopolitan and look forward to mutual input. Before we bought our house, we lived in a city bus that we had built ourselves, as well as on trailer sites and alternative communities. Kornelius originally comes from the Swabian Alp and Pia was born in northern Germany on the North Sea. We've both been around the world, but we've also lived in cities like Hamburg and Berlin. We look forward to skill exchanges of any kind and a good time together.
We, Pia 33 years old (occupational therapist), Kornelius 30 years old (polymechanic and roofer), Nelyo 4 years old, Felix 2 years old and Mala (born in July 2024), have fulfilled our dream of a house with self-sufficiency possibilities in Stühlingen.
The house has 5 floors, was built in 1680 and is a listed half-timbered house. It is currently being completely renovated on the first and second floors. Over the week one of us is always there for the children and the other part is alone on the construction site, which makes progress slowly and boring on the other hand. That's why we're looking at the moment for people who can give us a helping hand and like to be with us.
The 3000 qm garden was totally wild when we bought the house. Now the biggest works are done and we are planting the first time, since we bought the house.
We are a smoke/alcohol and drug free household. The Volunteers can smoke outside, we wish that you use alcohol consciously and our home is therefore not suitable for parties.
We do not welcome racism, sexism or homophobia of any kind.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
LGBTQ
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Hitchhiking
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Pia did a permaculture design course six years ago. Now she is the first time gardening practically with all 5 zones. May you can learn something from her, or she from you? What she is also able to teach about is a bit of micro and macro macrame, Hula Hoop dancing, Yoga and medicinal plants. ATM she is creating her tattoo that she'd like to get in springtime 2025.
Kornelius knows a lot of construction with wood- and metalwork. He installed our heating pump, solarpanels, sanitarythings...if he doesn't knows something how to do, he will know it after studying by himself. He is a very solution-oriented person.
Our Kids are very open, so you´ll learn german very fast and in between.
We would also offer you to bring you to nice spots on sundays, if you don`t have a driver license.
Besides we both are practicing non-violent communication as much es we can.
Help
In springtime we would be happy if you help us with gardening, build a fence for goats and chicken, cooking lunch and dinner ore give us a hand to get the household done.
We also need to tidy up our garage, working garage and container.
We can also offer you some work with wood or clay if you prefere that kind of work!
Or may you are a tattooartist?
Let's discuss in advance what still needs to be done and we'll see if we can get together.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Kornelius onced learned a little bit spanish, but that's around 7 years ago...he would love to refresh it. Both of us would love to share our language with you and we are very interested in learning your language! There is also a free germanclass every second day in town.
Accommodation
Your private room has a double bed and WiFi. The bathroom is shared. The kitchen is an community kitchen.
Our fridge is always filled with good stuff for everyone! We love to eat lunch and dinner together. Our kids are awake at 6:30 so may you'd prefere to eat breakfast bit later..no worries ;) And we would be happy if you feel like home. That means also to cleaning everything together!
We need to tell you, that our house has very small walls. So if you don't like to wear oropax or don't have a deep sleep you'll might be awake at 6:30 by our children.
But from monday till friday they'll be at nursery after 8 am, so you'll might be able to get some more sleep.
And you'll need to know, that we are living in the same house like our construction site. So some days could might be a little bit dusty. But most of the dusty work is done already!
What else ...
Stühlingen is a quiet, small village in the beginning of the famous nationalparc blackforrest.
Our house is right on the Swiss border. Nature is diverse with waterfalls, green forests, hiking trails and rivers. From here you can drive to the beautiful Wutach Gorge or the big rheinfall in schaffhausen.
There is a train driving to Stühlingen every two hours from monday to friday, and also a bus every hour!
We are happy to provide you with our car if we don't need it ourselves, otherwise we offer one e-bike you can use to explore the area. In addition to the e-bike, we have 2 skateboards, a longboard and a snowboard for the winter months.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
there is a free place next to us. The Place is without electric.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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This was my WorkAway experience, and I believe it can cut out as the best. Pia and Kornelius are the best hosts, and Mala, Felix and Nelyo are my best friends. Although I had a language gap between me and the children, Pia and Kornelius took… read more
His britain waves calmed mala directly down ;)
His cooking skills were so delicious!
Because of his awesome building skills we were able to… read more
Spending nearly two months with you in Stühlingen was truly an unforgettable experience for me. Thank you for hosting me. I was very happy to help with all the work we did together. Working with you was really enjoyable; we even had our own music, which was fantastic! The final result of the house is also… read more
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This was my WorkAway experience, and I believe it can cut out as the best. Pia and Kornelius are the best hosts, and Mala, Felix and Nelyo are my best friends. Although I had a language gap between me and the children, Pia and Kornelius took… read more
His britain waves calmed mala directly down ;)
His cooking skills were so delicious!
Because of his awesome building skills we were able to… read more
Spending nearly two months with you in Stühlingen was truly an unforgettable experience for me. Thank you for hosting me. I was very happy to help with all the work we did together. Working with you was really enjoyable; we even had our own music, which was fantastic! The final result of the house is also… read more
I helped them with gardening, organize things in the garage, plastering, sanding, and painting. I'm happy to have contributed to developing a new space for them after completing the plastering, sanding and painting work. It was a good experience
I hope to see you someday
But I can say I'm very grateful for finding this beautiful family in my way.
I felt very welcomed and part of the family from the first moment. Cornelius and Pia have very nice vibes, we connected immediately. We talk and talk about life, we had great laughs and played spekulatious card… read more
It was quite easy for him to find a place in our family. He had funny pillowfights with our kids or created new languages with them. Our Kids loved to… read more
