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We are a warm-hearted family with two children living on a small former farm in the peaceful countryside of East Frisia, near the North Sea. Our home is surrounded by meadows, small canals, and lots of animals: goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, peacocks, dogs, cats – and also a few horses.
We live a quiet, nature-based lifestyle and love sharing this with friendly, open-minded visitors from around the world. We’re not running a business through Workaway – the help we are looking for is purely private and part of our family life, home and garden.
What we offer:
You’ll stay in one of our cozy wooden sleeping barrels – usually used for guests, but offered free of charge and privately to you during your stay. We share daily meals and invite you to enjoy life at a slower pace.
In your free time, you can explore the beautiful East Frisian landscape, go cycling along the dykes, watch the sunsets, visit small nearby towns, or simply relax with the animals.
This is a great place if you enjoy being around animals, children, nature, and are looking for a peaceful experience full of heart, simplicity, and cultural exchange.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Van life
Self development
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
History
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Fitness
Cycling
Camping
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We would be very happy to have creative people who would like to support us in caring for the animals and caring for the old farm. Painters, gardeners, we want to create a beautiful, colourful vegetable garden. we also have many fruit trees. In the fall we make our own juice for the winter! Creative people who would like to get involved in breathing some colourful life into this old farm.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would be very happy to have creative people who would like to support us in caring for the animals and care for the old farm.
What kind of help do we need?
Animal care: feeding, grooming, cleaning enclosures, giving fresh hay and water
Horse care: brushing, ground tasks (e.g. lunging), helping bring horses to pasture, simple daily routines
Gardening: watering, weeding, harvesting herbs and vegetables
Family life: playing with our kids, sharing stories or crafts, light household help
Creative tasks: small seasonal preparations for animals (like setting up shelters, cleaning the paddock area), painting birdhouses, helping with simple outdoor improvements
If you have experience with horses, we are happy to involve you in more activities – possibly including riding, depending on your skills and our horses’ needs. If you're interested, we also plan to improve our natural paddock and pasture areas (nothing heavy-duty, but help is welcome).
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have nice guest rooms in our house, a large caravan in the garden and are currently in the process of converting a few nice little holiday apartments.
What else ...
In your free time, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the East Frisian countryside. Our farm is located in a small rural village, surrounded by fields, canals, and nature. It’s a great place for bike rides, walks along the dykes, birdwatching, or simply relaxing in the garden with our animals.
The North Sea coast is only about 15–20 minutes away by car, with several beautiful beaches, historic towns like Esens and Norden, and traditional fishing villages to explore. On weekends, you can visit local markets, take a ferry to one of the nearby islands, or relax in one of the regional spas (Therme).
We can offer you a bike during your stay, and there's a bus stop about 2 km from the farm. However, public transport is limited in the countryside, so some independence or willingness to walk/ride a bike is helpful.
If you're looking for nature, simplicity, and a quiet, meaningful experience away from city life – you'll feel right at home here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have very good internet with good speed and WiFi throughout the farm
Space for parking camper vans
We actually have unlimited space for caravans and vans
Can possibly accept pets
We love animals and therefore animals are always welcome. But they should be socialized and be able to fit into the overall picture on the farm.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Erna
Lissy
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