Help us with organic farming in Lungau, Austria

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We are a family of 6 people (we have 4 daughters who all have already made the experience of Workaway during their travels as well) and we live on an organic mountain farm in the middle of the Austrian Alps. We have milking cows and milking goats for making different kinds of raw-milk cheese, yoghurt and butter. Furthermore, we grow vegetables, fruits, grain and herbs for making a wide range of different product such as bred, tea, juice, jam, chutney, pesto,... We sell our cheese and some other products in our small farmshop, on the farmers' market and in the farmers' shop in the next town.

We are engaged with the idea of "slow food" - regional, good quality and organic food. In general, we set a high value on self-sufficiency - we try to produce all the food which we need for our consumption ourselves.

Through organisations like Workaway, we luckily got the chance to meet a lot of different people from all over the world and we are still very keen on hosting volunteers for some more cultural exchange.

The surroundings of our farm give many opportunities for hiking in the mountains and we also have a dog which needs a lot of attention and walks :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
If you're interested in how to make cheese and other milk porducts, baking bread, milking goats (by hand), making tea and other products, you are on the right place. Apart from that, you could help us with picking herbs, harvesting, gardening, animal care and many ohter types of work.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
You have your own room and bathroom in our house
What else ...
We prefer a stay of at least one week up to three weeks.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
minimum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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That is our mountain pasture - we keep our young cows there during summertime

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Cultural exchange:
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24/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Petra) for host

I spent two amazing weeks at this farm in the second half of July. I had the chance to meet five inspiring people, parents Gunther and Grete and their daughters Klara and Johanna with her boyfriend Patrick. I felt very welcome by this family from a first day and the more I was getting to know them and their life, the less I wanted to go back… read more home.

Although I was supposed to work only around five hours a day, I was usually too excited by all the tasks which were given to me that I sometimes worked most of a day and didn´t realise it. Almost every day in the early morning I tried to milk a goat with Grete and then I went to the stables to feed cows. It was always very pleasing to watch every cow eating in another way. After a breakfast I cleaned the stables and then went to help Klara with making cheese. During the day I often helped Grete in the garden with picking or processing herbs or vegetables. I also had a chance to fill packages for sale with herbal tea from the plants which I picked and let to dry few days earlier. Part of the afternoons I spent walking with the incredibly fit dog Bella and picking mushrooms. Once we went with Grete up to the hills to clean the typical Austrian cottage “Hütte” which made me a lot of fun to discover lots of ancient stuff and feel the typical smell of old wood. Furthermore, I could experience making hay with the whole family by the cottage in the mountains with astonishing views. One day I was asked to cook a typical meal from my country. I very enjoyed that day cooking with Grete and having the possibility to grind our own flour, create homemade cream and butter for the dish. There you can really experience what it feels like to live organic/eco/sustainable…I also very enjoyed hiking trips with the family and Klara´s birthday party with a lot of her Austrian friends. Twice I was invited by the family to summer concerts of Mozart´s music in the close town. Knowing that Mozart came from Salzburg and having the possibility to experience a real Mozart´s concert in his home surrounding brought me light tears of happiness.

It was my first workaway experience and I´ve never been to any other farm before so everything was very new for me, and I wanted to learn and experience as much as possible. It´s been always my dream to spend some time at an ecological farm and the life on this “Hiasnhof” farm in Lungau exceeded my all expectations. I can recommend spending a time at this farm with the amazing, home-felt family from my whole heart because for me it was one of the most inspiring experiences of my life.

(Excellent )

04/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Marlies) for host

Recently I stayed one week at Gunther's and Grete's eco-farm. Although I intended to stay for 2 weeks and had to reschedule short-term for private reasons, it was not a problem. Since I live only 2 hours away I managed to get to the farm by car which made me somehow independend when taking dog Bella for a walk in the mountainous areas around the… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host

I'v been at Greti and Gunther' home for about 10 days and I have anything but beautiful memories. They was welcoming from the beginning. Spending time with them made me feel like I was part of the family: we always ate together, there was a good and positive atmosphere and always a good mood.
The work to do was explained clearly and it was easy… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)

Magdalena was a very nice guest at our farm for 3 weeks.Her help was really usefull for us (harvest time on the fields and the garden) she always was ready when needed, we had good and interesting conversation. She was agood and brave fellow on our mountain excursions. and we enjoyed her playing on the Alphorn!

(Excellent )

26/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

Vielen lieben Dank für die 3 Wochen, die ich auf Eurem Hof verbringen durfte. Die vielfältigen Aufgaben (Stall, Käserei, Blüten, Kräuter, Gemüse, Zwetschgen,...) und ihr als Familie habt die Zeit zu einer interessanten und lehrreichen Zeit gemacht. Ich habe mich bei Euch sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Das Zimmer, das Essen, die Arbeitsaufgaben,… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Macie)

macie was a great guest at our farm! we admire her modest and friendly way. we always had interesting conversation and Macie fit perfectly into our family patterns. Macie always was ready to help wherever work was needed to do ans aleays did a good job. Her interest in farming and natural lifestyle did fit perfectly to our way of farming- thank… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Macie) for host

I spent 2 wonderful weeks at the farm and had such an amazing experience! Gunther and Grete welcomed me into their beautiful home with opening arms and I was fortunate enough to meet 3 of their daughters, many local residents, and another boy staying on the farm for an internship. Every meal was spent having intellectual conversations and it was a… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Linn) for host

I spent two weeks here last summer and it was amazing! (Sorry for the late feedback, but better late than never...) I had such a good experience that I also recommended my sister to go here, and I took the opportunity to revisit the farm myself at the same time. Gunther and Grete are among the most kind and welcoming people I've met, I feel like… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)

we had a very good time with Jennifer. She is such a fiendly and polite girl and always eager to help.
She made good success to improve her german staying with us. We felt that farming and sustainable life is very attracting to her and therefor she was interested to learn about agricultural and selsufficient way of life
we always had good and… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host

Thank you for giving me such a wonderful experience on your farm. It was great how you always took your time explaining and showing. I was always felt me comfortable on your warm and welcoming family, that made me feel like home. Both Gunther and Grete have much knowledge about different topics and it was interesting learning from you and see… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (valentina) for host

I was really lucky to do my first workaway experience with them!
They welcomed me as a part of their family and I couldn't have wished for a better beginning.
During my two-weeks-stay they have taught me a lot about farming,cheese and in general how to live in harmony with the nature.
I'll be happy to visit them again.
and thanks to them now I'm… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emily )

thank you Emily for this very good and peacefull time with you!
Emily was really good help for all the works we had to do in august: harvest, garden, animals, cheesemaking, kitchen....
Emily was here to help any time we needed her and always did a good job.
and certainly even more pleasant for us was her nice and modest companionship and the… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emily ) for host

This family farm is an absolute gem in the Austrian Alps. I stayed here for one month and have so many incredible memories,
I can’t possible pick a favorite. From hiking in the incredible mountains, to milking goats, to watching a local village parade, to helping make cheese alongside Gunther, attending a classical concert in the village church,… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mai)

mai stayed on our farm for three weeks. She really was very good help for us. her main work was caring for the animals and we felt her amazing communication with them. Mai is very reliable and willing to learn and to intgrate in everydays farm rhythm. As in march on our farm there is no outside work starting yet, she enjoyed the winter walks with… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mai) for host

I had the most wonderful time staying with Gunther and Greta for about 3 weeks. The farm is beautiful, surrounded by nature and beautiful mountains. I really liked the work that was given to me, very interesting to learn about cheese making, and I loved working in the stables where I could spend time with all the lovely animals. I want to thank… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)

we remeber with joy on the stay of jessica on our farm!
She was really good help to all the different summer works, was ambitious to learn from our farming-experience.
and she brought delight and good discussions to the family. Her liberal mind and strong temperament always have the chance for surprises and motions. she made it easy to get pasrt… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

My goodness, I forgot to leave feedback. I came to Gunther and Greti's for two weeks, but in the end came back for two more. It's safe to say my stay in this paradise altered the course of my life -- just learning and observing; Greti, the toughest woman I've ever known; and Gunther, the humblest and hardest-working guy, who in his quiet way… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kanako)

kanako asked months before to come in summer, we fixed the date for her and she promised to come for sure.
but finally she never came and even did not respond to our question what happened....
we are really dissapointed

(No show)

24/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Shan Ki Yama) for host

I stayed with the family for 2 weeks, which is too short!!

Since I arrived the beautiful farm house, I was overwhelmed by the strong family rhythm, which made my stay extremely enjoyable and unforgettable. I really loved the good fresh food, nice chat, funny jokes and sharing with them. They were always understanding and respecting. I remember… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Shan Ki Yama)

Yama stayed two weeks on our farm and was very welcome guest- helpfull, responsable, modest and. a very pleasant partner for conversation, exchange opinions, informations, eyperiences. her great sense for humor, her interest for our culture, food and working style made her soon to a nice part of family life.
thank you, Yama!

(Excellent )

07/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anna Maria) for host

I stayed with the family for two weeks and it was a really good experience. It was my first experience traveling with workaway and I enjoyed every moment. Everyone in the family made me feel at home, they are very kind and generous people with lots of interesting things to share. I learned a lot about farming, making cheese, jam, tea… On my free… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Maria)

Anna maria stayed two weeks on our farm and was a great help for us- harvest, gardening, milking, maintainance of the stable. We where impressed by her interest in farming work, her responsibility and quick learning. She was a very pleasant guest for us, rather quiet, but very enriching in conversation, sharing informations and experiences. we… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (JuHyun)

Ju was here at our farm for two weeks- just too short! We had such a good time with Ju- friendly, responsable, interested, a great help for many farm works and the garden.
and: a very great cook- she treated us so well with many excellent korean special meals.
and not only where the eat- experiences great, also organisation and cleaning… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (JuHyun) for host

Here was almost perfect place !! Gunther and his family were the best host I've ever met! I could feel their warm heart and they respect me always. Thank you so much '_<:hearts:. Also they have the best food so that makes me to cook haha ! I was happy to share the Korean food. And we made our unforgettable tiramisu:hearts:
I enjoyed working with… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tomas)

tomas stayed threee weeks on our farm and we had a very good time with him. tomas is a very polite and responsible peron and after introduction to work he soon is very helpfull doing his job. especially making cheese needs correct handling and here tomas was great help. And he also did not mind hard work in the sun harvesting hay and through all… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tomas) for host

I stayed in Lungau with the family full 3 weeks and I can only recommend such an experience. I have learned a lot and I fulfilled some of my dreams during my stay – working in a beautiful environment (hiking in the awesome nature, spending time with nice people), working with animals (cows and goats, which I also had a chance to learn to milk),… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie & Shu Fang)

unfortunately sophie was only one week at our farm; we would have enjoyed if she could have stayed longer! sophie is a very nice girl and enriched the society of our home very much. she is always in good and glad mood, interested in new environment and new work and eager to do work as good as possible. and she is an interesting partner in… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sophie & Shu Fang) for host

Staying with this family was phenomenal. The beauty of the area is something that words cannot describe (you just have to expeience it), the hospitality the family shows makes you feel so grateful to be a part od this family, the animals you work with are just adorable, all with their own peraonalities and the work that you do (if you're from the… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

I loved my three week stay at family Neynar's farm. They are wonderful, caring people so it's very easy to feel comfortable in their home. There is so many things yo can learn from everyone.
All the other leaving creatures are lovable, especially Bella (dog) and Fridoline (cat). Goats are much more fascinating than I thought - witty… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host

Great host, definitive recommendation! I spent 3 wonderful weeks with this nice family helping on their farm. The work was fair and very rewarding. The cheeses as well as all the other food, mostly grown on the farm, tasted great. Die beste Jause weit und breit!
For your free time there are many nice hiking trails in the mountains and a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

we had a very pleasent time with joshua- good talks, good work, correctness, politeness- and the good sense for responsibility and good quality of the way of life
family, Hiasnhof, Göriach, Austria

(Excellent )

01/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host

I had an absolutely fantastic 2 weeks here. I feel like I have learnt so many things about farming, keeping animals, cheese making and Austrian culture, amongst many other things! Every day started with cleaning the cow stalls, then working with the cheese, then walking Bella after lunch, and milking the goats in the late afternoon. I also had… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

I spent three weeks at the farm in June 2015. My usual routine involved cleaning the stables in the morning, followed by working in the cheese-house and in the afternoon feeding the cows and goats as well as milking the goats by hand. I also helped with the hay harvest and did some gardening. Gunther and his family were very kind to me, and… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Chu Ming Amanda)

we had a great time with Amanda - she is so nice, eager and helpfull and has a LOT of humor!

(Excellent )

15/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Chu Ming Amanda) for host

Words fail me when I try to describe my experience at the farm; you would have to go there and experience it all yourself. I could write about my daily work routine, but I would not be able to write about the people (how each and everyone made me feel) and the lessons that I learnt from each and every one of them. Even though I could not speak a… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ulla)

(Excellent )

15/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ulla) for host

(Excellent )

13/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kadi)

(Excellent )

10/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kadi) for host

(Excellent )

13/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Dana)

>Dana and Julie where really enriching our life! they are excellent workers and and great companions with good amount of humor. it was a pleasure to share the days with them!

(Excellent )

12/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Julie & Dana) for host

My sister, Dana, and I had a wonderful time staying with this family. We were welcomed into the family immediately and given responsibilities on the farm with clear instructions and expectations. We loved milking the goats and making cheese. The work was very fair and also super enjoyable and it was nice to work alongside others. During free time,… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Katja)

we had a very good time with Katja. she is a nice companion, with humor and interest, efficient and reliable in her work.

(Excellent )

07/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Katja) for host

Ich war für 3 Wochen auf diesem tollen Hof - es war meine erste Erfahrung mit workaway. Die Familie hat mich sofort freundlich aufgenommen, ich fühlte mich vom ersten Tag an Willkommen! Alle sind sooo nett, liebenswürdig und hilfsbereit.
Das Essen war jeden Tag super lecker und frisch, alles hier ist selbst gekocht/gebacken/hergestellt. Wenn ich… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Zachary)

zachary was a pleasent helper on our farm, relieable, busy and modest behaviour and good companion

(Excellent )

25/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)

busy, relieable and nice companion!

(Excellent )

03/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

I had an unbelievably great time here! The work was really fair and was the exact type of work I wanted to do, outside in the fresh air and lots of physical activity! I learned a lot about working on the farm and about making cheese which is really interesting and something I never thought about before! The whole family is so welcoming and… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2012

Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host

I spent 16 days in October here. I was greeted at the bus stop by a smiling Grete, Klara and Bella. I stepped onto the farm and thought I stepped onto a movie set or someone's imagination. Incredible views surrounded by mountains.
Every day there was something new and enjoyable to do. I attempted to milk a goat(!), make and prepare (and eat!)… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2012

Left by Workawayer (Lubos & Ivana) for host

We spent two wonderful weeks with Gunther and his family in the end of july, it was our first experience with workaway and we´re glad it was specially at this place. Everyone was very nice and we felt welcomed. Work was interesting and learned us a lot. We can definetely recommend going to Goriach :)

(Excellent )

03/05/2012

Left by Workawayer (Dina) for host

I spent 2 wonderful weeks with Gunther and his family. I learned a lot about cows, goats, cheese-making, milk products, baking bread, Austrian culture, organic life-style etc. I simply loved the harmony and no-stress approach family is living with, even work in farm is not the easiest. The traditions in family which are so respectful and… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2011

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I had two awesome weeks here, learnt a lot and had a great time. The family was amazingly friendly, generous and fun to be with. The surroundings of the farm are wonderful and I also got the chance to go hiking quite a few times. Overall an extremely positive experience!

(Excellent )

02/08/2011

Left by Workawayer (Roxanne) for host

I spent a lovely month here this summer, and felt that I got a lot out of it.
I was able to improve my German (and get to grips a little bit with the Austrian accent!) and spend time working on a traditional farm making cheese, feeding newborn goat kids, mucking out the stable and harvesting hay - things that I had never done before, and really… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2011

Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host

I spent three weeks at here and enjoyed every day! The family is friendly and will accomodate you well. I got to learn a lot about cows and goats, and about cheesemaking as well! I also got involved in local events even though I can't speak German. Best of all, they organised a small exhibition for my artwork during my stay!

(Excellent )

05/01/2011

Left by Workawayer (Liina & Annaliis) for host

We spent two beautiful and enlightening weeks in October 2010 here. During that period we learnt very many new skills (for example how to make cheese and Knäckebrot) and saw wonderful landscapes, also hiked in the mountains which was amazing! The family was wonderful, we felt really good there and still think of you a lot and we really hope that… read more

(Excellent )

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