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Hi to everyone out there on the World Wide Web!
We truly enjoy working and improving our environment with recycling and reusing what we have and as much as we can.
In 1986 we build an alternative passive Solar house from scratch, and it's not a square box, north side has 3 partial circles with different dimensions, downstairs out of Adobe. We live on the bottom of a 12'000 foot (2000m) mountain, elevation here is 7000 feet, about 30 minutes east of Albuquerque.
We love art, being creative, alternative Architecture, Interior Design, organic gardening, Active/passive Solar energy, recycling, re-using, simple, mindful, harmonies living. Living kind of ''outside the box''.
We are used to, and enjoy living with other people. We are looking for energetic, positive, honest, communicative people, that can contribute to our live (and visa versa) learning from each other. At the moment we are looking for someone (if possible, but not necessary) with basic plumbing, electric and construction experience. Construction, handyman type help, car knowledge would be great! Gardening, landscaping, helping with dinner preparation, wood splitting/cutting, and maybe light housecleaning would be on top of the list. At the Moment potentially remodel the upstairs bathroom and bedroom floor. If possible, finish stucco on the sunrooms.
We love color, and being creative when building. Input always welcome.
We have a good sized guest room and bathroom for you.
It is very important for us to find a good match. We do not want flaky, unreliable, lazy, dishonest people! No drifters, homeless and mentally unstable people. No other then social, once in awhile drinking of liquor. Please no drugs either. Would prefer long term, 1- 3 month, trial base a week or so, to see how well we live and match together.
The philosophy of this ''workaway'' for us is, it being a learning experience, to share our life and visa versa. Harmony and good communication skills are very important to us. No drama please. Unfortunately, last year we have had some people here, that were more interested to browse on social media and be on their cell phone most of the day, staying up most of the night and to tired to do anything. So, if that's very important to you, to have your own agenda, this may not be the right place for you, (We will boot someone that cannot do without) We prefer people, that still have the ability to verbally talk and share your life with us while you are here. At the moment, one of us is a smoker.
If you are flexible and can go with the flow, you fit in just fine!
Very important: at the moment this is a safe, virus free home, we all have the vaccine. If you are on the same page, yeah!
Once we initially contact each other, I like to talk on the phone prior, so we can get to know each other better.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
With European back ground can provide German lessons, if interested.
New Mexico is a very versatile cultural state, many different cultures live here
Help
We can always use a helping hand in the garden and ponds
Maintenance of the house and property
Fixing some adds and ends
Woodcutting and splitting
Planning on remodeling bathroom
For the most part more physical help.
Stucco the sun rooms
Help with cooking/dishes/upkeep/maintenance of the house and garden and animals
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You would have your own room (Queen size bed) and a bathroom
What else ...
National forest closed by, in winter skiing, summer hiking or walking, Location roughly between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, elevation 7000 feet (2000m), lot's to see and do, (too much to list) Culture is a mixture between Native American Indians, Hispanics and white. Balloon Fiesta in fall. Warm and Hot springs.
You do need a car for just about most of this!
To get here, you need a car, we are willing to pick you up in Albuquerque, but once you are here, no public transportation. I do go to town every so often, and you can catch a ride.
A little more information
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
Host ref number: 15135728454d
Feedback (23)
31 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Moving0n11)
Shawn and I talked a long time on the phone, connecting easily. He came shortly thereafter and we bonded some more over a short period of time. Being with a more mature person was very refreshing, different than the younger people that we had in the past. I loved his knowledge of so many trades, for example he fixed gates, installed a railing (not… read more
(Excellent
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19 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Moving0n11) for host
My stay with Jutta and Family was top notch!! First, my pup and I arrived earlier than anticipated due to plans changing , but , none the less , we were welcomed with open arms.....The expectations of the work was clear, reasonable and fair, whilst still having plenty of down time to do whatever I desired. (work load expectation was as simple as… read more
4 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maxwell) for host
Jutta is awsome. She's had so much life experience and has much to share about it. As long as you're able to get along nicely with the three personality filled furrballs that occupy her wonderful home! The dogs are very sweet and well behaved so long as you be sure to give them pets and your attention. Jutta is a book filled with stories and… read more
5 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxwell)
Where to begin… let’s start with his personality. We matched perfectly and lived in harmony together. Makes 10 stars in my eyes! Out of 2 weeks stay became 1 month. Max was extremely helpful with everything. Didn’t need supervision, he was self motivated. We worked well together when we did. Fixed my stairs outside that were dry rotted. Cut down a… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick)
Soo sorry Patrick for my long overdo feedback! But, I’m finally doing it now!
Patrick was a wonderful workawayer! Even though we didn’t spend a tremendous amount of time together, since he was house sitting here the majority of his stay. But he helped me set up 2 yard sales, and the sale. Helped me with everything I needed. We worked also… read more
Patrick was a wonderful workawayer! Even though we didn’t spend a tremendous amount of time together, since he was house sitting here the majority of his stay. But he helped me set up 2 yard sales, and the sale. Helped me with everything I needed. We worked also… read more
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Moving0n11)
Shawn and I talked a long time on the phone, connecting easily. He came shortly thereafter and we bonded some more over a short period of time. Being with a more mature person was very refreshing, different than the younger people that we had in the past. I loved his knowledge of so many trades, for example he fixed gates, installed a railing (not… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Moving0n11) for host
My stay with Jutta and Family was top notch!! First, my pup and I arrived earlier than anticipated due to plans changing , but , none the less , we were welcomed with open arms.....The expectations of the work was clear, reasonable and fair, whilst still having plenty of down time to do whatever I desired. (work load expectation was as simple as… read more
4 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maxwell) for host
Jutta is awsome. She's had so much life experience and has much to share about it. As long as you're able to get along nicely with the three personality filled furrballs that occupy her wonderful home! The dogs are very sweet and well behaved so long as you be sure to give them pets and your attention. Jutta is a book filled with stories and… read more
5 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxwell)
Where to begin… let’s start with his personality. We matched perfectly and lived in harmony together. Makes 10 stars in my eyes! Out of 2 weeks stay became 1 month. Max was extremely helpful with everything. Didn’t need supervision, he was self motivated. We worked well together when we did. Fixed my stairs outside that were dry rotted. Cut down a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick)
Soo sorry Patrick for my long overdo feedback! But, I’m finally doing it now!
Patrick was a wonderful workawayer! Even though we didn’t spend a tremendous amount of time together, since he was house sitting here the majority of his stay. But he helped me set up 2 yard sales, and the sale. Helped me with everything I needed. We worked also… read more
Patrick was a wonderful workawayer! Even though we didn’t spend a tremendous amount of time together, since he was house sitting here the majority of his stay. But he helped me set up 2 yard sales, and the sale. Helped me with everything I needed. We worked also… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)
Grace was wonderful to have here! I loved hanging out with her, sharing stories and having stimulating conversations! There was a special bond between us, that I really cherished. She totally went with the flow, and fit right in. She was full of energy getting things done. She loved to cook, and I was amazed, what meals she cooked. She even taught… read more
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Grace) for host
Jutta is a lovely host with lots of knowledge to share and a beautiful, warm home in the mountains. Not to mention her three dogs who I miss already, too!
During my three week stay, I helped Jutta with canning and making fruit leather with fruit grown in the backyard. I worked in the yard and planted in her raised beds. We did weeding and… read more
During my three week stay, I helped Jutta with canning and making fruit leather with fruit grown in the backyard. I worked in the yard and planted in her raised beds. We did weeding and… read more
28 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadège)
These two guys were great! Noé was outstanding in his talents, enthusiastic attitude and integrity to accomplish some bigger and smaller tasks. In the short 2 weeks of their stay lots of stuff got done! Some of the highlights: chopping wood, fixed several doors and roofs. They also painted my stairs. The amazing fact was, that Noé remembered all… read more
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nihal)
Nihal was a sweetheart! I loved having her here! She also was so nice and really helpful! Never complained or said I can’t or won’t do that! She worked relentlessly and everything she did, she really did a great job! From start to finish with a great attitude. Loved our conversations about a lots of topics. It was a true cultural exchange! Love… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nihal) for host
I spent 2 weeks in Jutta's place and it was a really nice experience for me. She is a very powerful lady and she was always nice and helpful to me. I helped her with sealing the floors of the house, cleaning her cars, watering the plants, berry picking and eBay searches. All this time she was happy to show me around, and she even arranged her… read more
23 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
OMG! If there would be a 10 star option, Robert would get a 11 from me! I can not praise him enough! I loved his endless enthusiasm, knowledge, integrity, totally trust worthiness, integrity, honesty and never giving up! Robert was very respectful of my home, property, tools and me, I felt so comfortable and safe with him. He never raised his… read more
(Excellent)
23 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
My first workaway experience was with Jutta and her three dogs for two weeks, and I had a great time. The work varied between carpentry, landscape/hardscape, animal care, automotive, computer/software tech, general construction, and more. There was enough diversity in the jobs to fit a wide variety of workawayers. Their home is located at 7000+… read more
12 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard & Lara)
Lara and Leo were absolutely wonderful! They started and finished a laminate floor in one of our bedrooms with care and Precision. They really cared about the quality and how to lay the floor, and most of the cuts were a challenge. Swiss quality for sure! Thanks so much! I truly enjoyed their company, we lived in harmony and agreement, had… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leonard & Lara) for host
we spent 10 days at Jutta‘s nice home. the house is a bit outside in a single home neighbourhood. we could help Jutta to built a new floor in the sleepingroom. we had a lot of fun talking with Jutta, watching movies together and spend time with the dogs. if you need to get away from the city, it is the perfect place to be. thank you Jutta for… read more
19 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Rafael & Daniela) for host
We spend some days in december with Jutta and Nina.
We really love spend our days in your house. It's a nice house with nice mountains view. There were some easy tasks to do but isn't like work. Just small tasks help with compost, wood and chickens.
We felt like in our house.
Jutta and Nina are nice hostes and spend your time leave us to meet… read more
We really love spend our days in your house. It's a nice house with nice mountains view. There were some easy tasks to do but isn't like work. Just small tasks help with compost, wood and chickens.
We felt like in our house.
Jutta and Nina are nice hostes and spend your time leave us to meet… read more
29 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael & Daniela)
They were the sweetest couple! Unfortunately they only stayed a few days, I would of loved them to stay a bit longer! I had a terrible cold and could not work with them, but they kept busy with the projects I gave them! Loved the conversations we had. Keep up the good work with learning English! I wish you the best on your journey discovering the… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Workaway17peni) for host
I stayed with Jutta, Charlie and daughter Nina(world traveler) for 2 weeks - what a unique experience. It was wintertime with snow(love that), so landscape cleanup, feed/care for chickens, the lovely dogs, house cleaning and organizing. I loved the adobe house, wood heat, large private bedroom and bath, well equipped kitchen; places to walk/hike… read more
17 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (MirTiff)
Wow! What a pair! Unfortunately I only had the pleasure to be with them a couple of weeks, since I had to tend to family business in Switzerland for 6 weeks. Charlie in the main time truly enjoyed their company while I was gone. But I can tell you that after spending that short time with them, they left a void behind after they left. When I… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (MirTiff) for host
Miriam and I were at Charlie & Jutta's fabulous New Mexico, adobe home for nearly two months and miss them already! They are the iconic earthy, southwestern peace loving couple that love to share what they know. Miriam did not hesitate to attend weekly eclectic art classes in Albuquerque with Charlie and Jutta shared a wealth of information about… read more
13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
I've been with Jutta and Charlie for slightly more than a week, an It was awesome, I felt really week and both of them are amazing people and treated me very well, It was a great experience I would repeat for sure, 100% recommended
28 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
Felix was a great workawayer! He will go in to the record of the most wood chopper! He did everything willingly without complaining. He helped around the house and worked on outside projects. He made sure the house was warm, and fed the stove, lol. Shoveled snow. He was comfortable and peaceful to be around. I would totally recommend him to other… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yuval) for host
Stayed with Charlie and Jutta for two weeks, Had really great time and good experience with them!. Charlie and jutta are very good souls, they treated me like a family member and I felt like home in their house, they both are very open minded and easygoing, you can learn alot from their personality and skills. The house is a bit remote of the… read more
5 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuval)
What a fresh breath of air came into our house named Yuvi! He was not only so much fun and extremely interesting to talk to, but very helpful with every help we needed. He helped with getting wood, did a great job stacking it, (not like the last couple, that was terrible) wood splitting, feeding the animals, he shoveled a lot of snow! He cooked… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Alice) for host
We stayed with Charlie and Jutta for a week at the very end of October. The Adobe house was large, spacious, and beautiful, but a bit cluttered due to Jutta being out of the country for four months prior. The room we stayed in was large, and had a comfy bed. Sharing bathrooms was a bit interesting, especially with the encouragement of keeping… read more
13 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca was one of the best workawayers we had in awhile! She manly worked in the garden, getting it ready for spring. Lots of clean up, removing leaves and cleaning lots of garden beds and containers. Our compost pile was huge! Darren our most returned workawayer, that arrived a few days after Rebecca left, was thrilled to continue on the… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
Jutta and Charlie are very nice hosts with plenty of experience hosting other travelers, something they really appreciate doing to meet and learn about new and interesting people from around the world. They live in a remarkable and vibrant adobe home in the east valley they built themselves which have a few different accommodations available, and… read more
24 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Eric was very helpful and he did everything we ask him to do. He had great knowledge about bicycles, and he knew what was wrong with them, and was able to fix some of them. He was easy to get along with and had a good personality. He also helped with dishes and cleaning house. We highly recommend him, just make sure, you have the refrigerator… read more
(Very good)
26 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Midori)
Midori stayed with us for several weeks. She was an absolute gem!! Not only did she take on the challenge without complaining a bit to clean all of our windows and glass doors (too many to count), she never looked at the clock and stopped after 5 Hours. Then she clean all of our cars. After all of these huge jobs, she started working in the garden… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Midori) for host
I had a wonderful experience with this family. They were very kind and familiar. They taught me work carefully and carefully. They kindly responded to my poor English. I will never forget this experience for life. Thank you.
22 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nils)
We really enjoyed having Randel with us. He helped us a tremendous amount while he was here. He did a lot of painting and did an excellent job! General help, and with our bathroom, splitting wood, cleaning garden, Picking up poop and such from our puppy Chico, shuffling snow, last but not least, all the computer help and getting me going with… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nils) for host
I had a really great time there, it was an awesome experience. I was there for a couple of months and I felt very welcome from the beginning. They have a nice house with cool dogs, I already miss Penny. The location in the hills is really awesome, I loved it. And we had so much "real" snow, that was very cool.
Jutta is a nice woman, a great cook… read more
Jutta is a nice woman, a great cook… read more
26 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rhoda) for host
This was my first workaway experience I had. Jutta and family were very friendly, welcoming, and open-minded. They are very frugal with their money and were not wasteful (which was refreshing to see) with their resources. My fondest memories is of Jutta's and I morning conversations over tea, mid-day espresso breaks, and movie nights. The views in… read more
13 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhoda)
Rhoda was with us about a month, the time sure went fast! She helped me tremendously with computer stuff (she is very knowledgeable) and without her, I could of NEVER designed, created my new business cards and got them delivered! They look sooo cool! Thanks again, Rhoda!!! She also helped to do a lot of painting and did a great job! When I was… read more
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (darrenelder_1)
Darren... where should I start? If there be 5 stars he would deserve it! Not only was he one of the best workers in a long time, he always had a smile on his face, and a CAN DO attitude. Great help with sheet rock, feeding all the animals, turning compost, cutting wood, the list could just go on.... One of the few, that did not break any of our… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (wagenveld)
Koen, thanks for all your help!! It was truly fun having you here. Koen helped me with patiently with my website, he did magic on it! I admired him going so much out of his comfort zone and being so open about our way of life. I'm sure he did things here he had never done before, like the plastering, and he did very well. It was fun and… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (wagenveld) for host
Staying with these guys was a great experience! I learnt a bunch of new skills, was able to help out on a nr of projects, enjoyed some lovely cooking and great chats. The whole family is lovely and welcoming and made me feel at home.
Guys I hope the bathroom is coming along nicely and looking fwd to see the finished pictures :)
Guys I hope the bathroom is coming along nicely and looking fwd to see the finished pictures :)
8 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Jutta, Charlie, and Nina were super welcoming and flexible hosts. Their house is beautiful and the neighborhood is great to walk around in down time. They were infinitely understanding with my coming-and-goings to explore the area, and while I was there they always made sure to try to have a family dinner available. I really appreciated that they… read more
23 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sally spend almost a month here, and we got quite a bit done, she helped Charlie a lot with putting Stucco on a wall, did a great job with our 10 year pile of ashes, thanks again for that job, your were amazingly fast!! She had great energy and I loved talking to her about women's issues, could of talked a lot more about it. All three of us really… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Emil & Rachel)
Rachel and Emil were absolutely great! We all LOVED having them here. Not only great and enthusiastic workers, but so much fun to be with. They fit like a glove in our little environment! Rachel, thank you for hanging in there with Charlie, doing that hard stucco job!! And Emil, putting up with the dust and dirt cleaning the sheds. Great job… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe )
Chloe was fun to be around, she had the most interesting stories to tell, some fun, some sad, some intense, however, I loved listening to her. I even got a massage! Thank you! She had a good time hanging out with Nina, trying new things, like going to a con. Don't think, it was her thing, but she went with it anyway) She helped me with some of my… read more
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Chloe ) for host
Taken me a while to do feedback buuutt! Charlie, Jutta and Nina were great. I really felt at home here. They included me in every day activities with the family. I love that not matter what, they always have dinner together. Nina took me out to hang with her friends, Jutta took me to help with her work. And Charlie always gave me a helping hand or… read more
24 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea was great! For starters, she helped me with a lot of sewing projects, which was great! She even helped finish Nina's Prom dress. She gave it all her best and did great. She was nice, pleasant, peaceful and calm around us. She thought us all new things. We would definitely recommend her.
PS, and one of these days, I will knit those socks… read more
PS, and one of these days, I will knit those socks… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2013
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Charlie, Jutta and Nina are a really kind and lovable family. I had a great time and I learned so much, about a different way of living, different types of work, about life itself. It was a wonderful experience and I´m going to miss them all very much.
5 Jan 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (SailingSpiders)
Alyssa and Nate were so eager to learn new things, including to learn German (since they are heading to Germany soon)! Do to the warm weather, instead of working on the new bathroom, we ended up working outside a lot, dealing with woodpiles in the back of the property, chopping, sawing wood, making firewood, they make a ''mean'' chainsaw team!… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2013
Left by Workawayer (SailingSpiders) for host
Jutta, Charlie and Nina are exceptional people and truly welcomed us right into their family for 3 weeks. The work was fun and diverse and we learned a lot in our time here. They have a cozy home and sweet dogs, and awesome friends and neighbors. We genuinely enjoyed being here and honored to have met them :D
3 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host
I felt like in a second family there. All of them were amazing and interesting pepole (why did I left again?) . A lot of different work and good conversations. i most recommend this familiy. But pay attention: its not easy to leave!
See you all in January , my friends. Take care!
See you all in January , my friends. Take care!
1 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Gabriel was a delight to have here, he had so many different talents, he helped me patiently with printer and computer problems, and I was so amazed about his ability to help us with our cars too! Also to do all the miscellaneous help we needed, especially help with the new greenhouse and picking lots and lots of apples! He was so much fun to be… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2012
Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host
Jutta, Charlie, and their daughter are an incredibly wonderful and welcoming family. They are more than ready to tell you the most entertaining stories from their lives, as well as learn as much as you're willing to tell about your own life. They are exceptionally open-minded, welcoming two city kids and our dog into their home to share and… read more
25 Feb 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)
You need a great cook? There you have Scott! You want a great baker? There you have Edie! Need a playmate for your dog? there you have Knox! He even learned now, to go in and out a doggie door! You want a great attitude from all three, you got it! Scott also helped construction, computer work, even set me up a website! Edie kept the kitchen spick… read more
(Excellent)
