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We live in a very idyllic high valley of the southern Black Forest. We need help in the household, in the garden and in various horticulture and especially house building projects. We also built a legendary path with black forest sagas. Now we have to take care for it. Cutting grass, removing trees,...
If you like children and nature, you are very welcome with us. Food is paid for. Because we do have chicken, we eat their eggs and we do eat meat produced in our region. We can adapt to vegetarians but not to vegans.
Wir leben in einem sehr idyllisch gelegenen Hochtal des südlichen Schwarzwaldes. Wir brauchen Hilfe im Haushalt, im Garten und bei verschiedenen Gartenbau- und Hausbauprojekten. Desweiteren bauten wir einen Sagenweg mit Schwarzwaldsagen, der nun fertig ist und lediglich der Pflege bedarf.
Wenn Du Kinder und die Natur gerne magst, bist Du bei uns herzlich willkommen. Für die Verpflegung wird gesorgt.
Wir haben Eier von unseren Hühnern und essen Fleisch aus heimischer Produktion.
Bei Vegetarischer Kost können wir gut übereinkommen, bei veganer Kost nicht.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Movies & TV
Farming
Events & social
Plant care
Music
History
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We grow up herbs, fruits and vegetables in a traditional way. We only take solar and wood from our own forest. We also care for a trail built for children and families. Here we want to show tourists the culture and the nature of the black forest. It would be very interesting for you, if you want to hear the very old stories and sagas of the black forest.
Projects involving children
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Help
I´m the organizer of a legendary path through our valley that tells stories about people, who were living here 400 years ago.
I´m looking for someone, who likes children and animals, probably would be able to cook and who would either prefer working with hands in the garden and do building :-)
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
2 room with one bathroom. The kitchen is used by all.
What else ...
We have got a garden with vegetables, we have got chicken, we make wood in the forest. We want to live as ecological as possible. There are many mushrooms and herbs in the forest. We live in a village with 20 houses and we talk to each other :-)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Mira
Host ref number: 213138536119
Feedback (18)
2 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tamaz & Nene) for host
Hubert is a hard-working and open-minded individual, communication with him never felt one sided and I have learnt a lot from this man. The house he himself worked very hard on, is as beutiful as the surrounding landscape. Anyone who wants to learn about working with hands, breathe fresh air, hike in the mountains and vast forests, explore… read more
21 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamaz & Nene)
Tazo is a friendly young man. He is very open-minded and politely. It's very nice to discuss with him, because he is one of the people who invented diplomacy😉.
Having his company, was a nice experience for me, now I also know much about Georgia. I hope to see him there once in a lifetime, but soon.
But nevertheless he is very diligent and reliable… read more
Having his company, was a nice experience for me, now I also know much about Georgia. I hope to see him there once in a lifetime, but soon.
But nevertheless he is very diligent and reliable… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Hubert was such a great workaway host! He really cares about you learning something from the work and finding it interesting and takes time to explain things properly. There was also lots of variety in the things we did, including plastering and painting his house, cutting and stacking wood, feeding his animals, and helping to tidy up a local… read more
19 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea)
Linnea came by with her van in february. A confident young woman with a great voice while singing.
She is very open-minded and much interested in nice company.
I showed her to plaster the walls, and she has got a lot of power to go into the matters. Also with other tasks. In the end she did learn a lot and made sure to make the work perfect.… read more
She is very open-minded and much interested in nice company.
I showed her to plaster the walls, and she has got a lot of power to go into the matters. Also with other tasks. In the end she did learn a lot and made sure to make the work perfect.… read more
(Excellent
)
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(4.9)
2 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tamaz & Nene) for host
Hubert is a hard-working and open-minded individual, communication with him never felt one sided and I have learnt a lot from this man. The house he himself worked very hard on, is as beutiful as the surrounding landscape. Anyone who wants to learn about working with hands, breathe fresh air, hike in the mountains and vast forests, explore… read more
21 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamaz & Nene)
Tazo is a friendly young man. He is very open-minded and politely. It's very nice to discuss with him, because he is one of the people who invented diplomacy😉.
Having his company, was a nice experience for me, now I also know much about Georgia. I hope to see him there once in a lifetime, but soon.
But nevertheless he is very diligent and reliable… read more
Having his company, was a nice experience for me, now I also know much about Georgia. I hope to see him there once in a lifetime, but soon.
But nevertheless he is very diligent and reliable… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Hubert was such a great workaway host! He really cares about you learning something from the work and finding it interesting and takes time to explain things properly. There was also lots of variety in the things we did, including plastering and painting his house, cutting and stacking wood, feeding his animals, and helping to tidy up a local… read more
19 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea)
Linnea came by with her van in february. A confident young woman with a great voice while singing.
She is very open-minded and much interested in nice company.
I showed her to plaster the walls, and she has got a lot of power to go into the matters. Also with other tasks. In the end she did learn a lot and made sure to make the work perfect.… read more
She is very open-minded and much interested in nice company.
I showed her to plaster the walls, and she has got a lot of power to go into the matters. Also with other tasks. In the end she did learn a lot and made sure to make the work perfect.… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarolta Nóra) for host
Hubert is just the best host any workawayer could ask for. He's a very open, honest and hard-working man, who has lots of hobbies, interests and skills which he is happy to share with you. I really enjoyed not just the conversations we had, but the board games as well which we played sometimes in the evenings- watch out, he's good at them.😄 He was… read more
16 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarolta Nóra)
Sara is a very diligent and reliable young woman. Her calm and friendly way of corresponding makes sure, she is always thinking about her Environment: the people and the things to manage.. Whatever she says, is always weigh up by her.
I was so delighted about her clear and directly way to communicate.
Even if something was difficult for her, she… read more
I was so delighted about her clear and directly way to communicate.
Even if something was difficult for her, she… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Abbey & Finn)
Abbey and Finn were wonderful helper and as guests in my house they made me feel very confortable.
The meals they cooked were fantastic. They were reliable, whenever I needed them.
I did also enjoy the spare time with them, because it was nice to see how they were interested in the regional culture (especially the mills around here), spreading a… read more
The meals they cooked were fantastic. They were reliable, whenever I needed them.
I did also enjoy the spare time with them, because it was nice to see how they were interested in the regional culture (especially the mills around here), spreading a… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Abbey & Finn) for host
We had an excellent stay with Hubert. He was a great teacher and included us in a variety of different work. He was very generous with his time and took us on amazing adventures outdoors. This place was a real sanctuary!
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katherine & William)
Catherine and William spent 2 weeks in my house and they were very friendly and diligent, always willing to help me.
William was a great Cook, so obviously He was the one, cooking for us all.
They were helping me immediatly after the arrival and they didn't complain although we were plastering the walls most time.
William knows a lot about… read more
William was a great Cook, so obviously He was the one, cooking for us all.
They were helping me immediatly after the arrival and they didn't complain although we were plastering the walls most time.
William knows a lot about… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katherine & William) for host
We had a lovely stay at Hubert's home in the beautiful Black Forest. He is a kind and gentle man, clear in his communication and very fair in working hours. We enjoyed his conversation, his sweet cat, and his nice friends. The work was interesting and varied, including feeding the chickens and goats, chopping and stacking firewood, plastering, and… read more
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ash & Arron )
Ash and Arron stayed with us the whole october and it was a great experience having them around.
They did their tasks very well.
Although we were mostly plastering the walls, they didn't complain. It was a hard job and they were so good in it.
We had very interesting conversations in the evening, Arron is a very great musician, giving us sometimes… read more
They did their tasks very well.
Although we were mostly plastering the walls, they didn't complain. It was a hard job and they were so good in it.
We had very interesting conversations in the evening, Arron is a very great musician, giving us sometimes… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ash & Arron ) for host
This was my boyfriend and I's first workaway and it was nothing short of great! We stayed for four weeks, mostly the work we did was plastering walls as well as feeding the animals every morning, I miss the goats lol. When we arrived two other workawayer's were there and after they left we were joined by a solo workawayer, this was super cool as… read more
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Isa & Carla)
This September, Isa and Carla spent 10 days in my house.
They were always willing to help with every task, I gave them and quick in learning plastering the walls. Although they were doing this job most time, they didn't complain at all.
They both were always in a good mood and very friendly.
I can recommend them as very friendly , helpful and… read more
They were always willing to help with every task, I gave them and quick in learning plastering the walls. Although they were doing this job most time, they didn't complain at all.
They both were always in a good mood and very friendly.
I can recommend them as very friendly , helpful and… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Christa)
Christa and her 1,5 y. o. son Louie did join us for 6 days and it was very incredible how this powerful mum started to make her tasks besides having her son always in her eyes.
Directly after the arrival of the long trip from the Netherlands, she first wanted to know, what would be the tasks.
Louie was the sunshine in the middle of us, being… read more
Directly after the arrival of the long trip from the Netherlands, she first wanted to know, what would be the tasks.
Louie was the sunshine in the middle of us, being… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Christa) for host
Me and my one year old son have stayed for a small week with Hubert and we have enjoyed our stay very much.
Hubert has a great thing going on in Demberg; a very nice traditional house in a beautiful small valley, friendly neighbours, a nice vegetable garden, 3 funny goats, and a flock of ghetto chicken ;).
Currently he is building a new house,… read more
Hubert has a great thing going on in Demberg; a very nice traditional house in a beautiful small valley, friendly neighbours, a nice vegetable garden, 3 funny goats, and a flock of ghetto chicken ;).
Currently he is building a new house,… read more
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Scarlet) for host
I feel so much blessed when my very first Workaway experience is great with Hubert and Magda( his cute special daughter). Hubert is kind hearted not only for people but also for animals, i can feel so much care and love from this man who try to make the Workaway feel comfortable in his house, he is really really kind to me, and i am feel grateful.… read more
13 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Scarlet)
Scarlet stayed with us for 2 weeks. She was able to do every work. If she hasn't done anything yet, she was able to learn quickly and the result was fine. She was always looking for healthy meals and did take a lot of care about my daughter, me and the animals.
The best thing of all :
She did everything with concentration and love. So we had a… read more
The best thing of all :
She did everything with concentration and love. So we had a… read more
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (William Ayato & Alessia)
Alessia and William were my guests the last summer. They stayed for 2 months. They are both very friendly, reliable and helpful. I was so happy to have them as helpers, so it was no problem for me to let them looking for the house and the animals, when I went to the city for several days.
They made beautiful signs for the legendary path, did fix a… read more
They made beautiful signs for the legendary path, did fix a… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (kayesokua)
Kaye is a Friendly young woman, always willing to help. She is very interested in coming along with the exercises, I gave her and was always willing to learn more about the work. She is very positive thinking. She produced a wonderful sign for our legendary path in mandarin. All the best for the courageous young woman.
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (kayesokua) for host
My experience in Hubert's black forest house was transformative and I really appreciate it. I'm new to Germany, to Workaway, and about living in the forest, so I learned a lot from him. While I wasn't the most fit for speedy physical work, Hubert tried his best to adjust with what I can do. I enjoyed carving signages for the legendary path,… read more
13 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Èlia & Magí)
Elja and Magie spent two weeks with us.
They were a big help wherever I needed them.
What was really amazing, they made very beautiful signs in wood for our legendary path. So a lot of wanderers on our path will see, how much love and effort they gave into the signs. Sooo coool.
Magi had no problems in constructing a goats stable, helping me… read more
They were a big help wherever I needed them.
What was really amazing, they made very beautiful signs in wood for our legendary path. So a lot of wanderers on our path will see, how much love and effort they gave into the signs. Sooo coool.
Magi had no problems in constructing a goats stable, helping me… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Eduard)
Eduard stayed with us for 4 weeks.
I was very happy, having him around. I gave him different jobs and he was always open to get the patterns, how the job has to be finished. He told me, when he was unsure to manage the job and after explaining, it was nice to see, that he has got an uncomplicated way to react.
When I was in stress, he always kept… read more
I was very happy, having him around. I gave him different jobs and he was always open to get the patterns, how the job has to be finished. He told me, when he was unsure to manage the job and after explaining, it was nice to see, that he has got an uncomplicated way to react.
When I was in stress, he always kept… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eduard) for host
The work can be tough, sometimes, when one is not used to it - one should be prepared and motivated for some physical effort, although the work varies and not all of it is physically demanding. Nonetheless, Hubert, the host, loves to improvise -he's very good at rearranging plans depending on circumstances- and chooses fitting jobs for each… read more
3 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Martynas)
Martynas is a quiet, cool young man.
He really likes helping. He did his exercises always perfect, is able to work alone. He's intelligent and he always tried to find the best way to make the exercises, I gave him.
After the 10 days, he stayed in our house, I can recommend Martynas as a reliable and diligent young man with a lot of ideas. Best… read more
He really likes helping. He did his exercises always perfect, is able to work alone. He's intelligent and he always tried to find the best way to make the exercises, I gave him.
After the 10 days, he stayed in our house, I can recommend Martynas as a reliable and diligent young man with a lot of ideas. Best… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Zaneta & Jan)
Zaneta and Jan are a very friendly couple. It's nice to have them around, I enjoyed their calm way, managing the household together. They are very diligent and clean.
I enjoyed their society when they were working with me, realizing , how easy they come along with exercises. They are open minded, very politely and willing to learn about work and… read more
I enjoyed their society when they were working with me, realizing , how easy they come along with exercises. They are open minded, very politely and willing to learn about work and… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Zaneta & Jan) for host
We stayed with Hubert and Magdalena for 4 days and we would have love to stay longer, because it was such a nice time we had in Demberg. Hubert is very patient while explaining how to do the tasks. We helped with the construction of the legendary path and we really liked the atmosphere of the whole group who is working on it.
Thank you very much… read more
Thank you very much… read more
6 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Yvette) for host
My son Arthur and me stayed with Hubert and Magdalena in august 2020.
It was home away from home.
Magda and Arthur (11 and 12) learned a lot from each other. My son really did grow a lot.
Hubert tried to show me the whole area in the days we were in The Black Forest and tried to learn me a lot about forest, nature and environment. We met his… read more
It was home away from home.
Magda and Arthur (11 and 12) learned a lot from each other. My son really did grow a lot.
Hubert tried to show me the whole area in the days we were in The Black Forest and tried to learn me a lot about forest, nature and environment. We met his… read more
23 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Yvette)
Yvette and Arthur visited us this summer and they were a big help for us. We enjoyed them a lot. Yvette is very friendly, communicative and is always looking for best atmosphere. So we were also lucky, having them as friends, enjoying spare time together. Hiking, swimming and shopping was nice to do with them.
Unfortunately we didn't have any… read more
Unfortunately we didn't have any… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marcos) for host
I' d been at Hubert' s house in Demberg for around 10 days, it was an incredible time.
Hubert is such a good guy, he' s very open and we share a lot together. He was always avaible for me, and told me interesting things to do around.
Living these days in Demberg was perfect, very peacefull and quiet, the enviroment is great if you like nature and… read more
Hubert is such a good guy, he' s very open and we share a lot together. He was always avaible for me, and told me interesting things to do around.
Living these days in Demberg was perfect, very peacefull and quiet, the enviroment is great if you like nature and… read more
20 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Bárbara)
Barbara is a diligent friendly and reserved person.
She cooked and did manage the householding very well for us.
We did like her society a lot.
Also hard works like building benches was not a problem for her. Indeed she was open for every kind of work.
I can recommend Barbara as a helpful and tried person.
She cooked and did manage the householding very well for us.
We did like her society a lot.
Also hard works like building benches was not a problem for her. Indeed she was open for every kind of work.
I can recommend Barbara as a helpful and tried person.
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Bárbara) for host
I stayed with Hubert and Magda during february and it was a great experience. I appreciate that Hubert used a very clear standard german to talk with me and to explain me about his project, giving my work a sense of purpose.
The work in the carpentry let me enough time to enjoy the surroundings and I was also encouraged to visit the nearby cities… read more
The work in the carpentry let me enough time to enjoy the surroundings and I was also encouraged to visit the nearby cities… read more
18 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
Lea ist eine sehr fleißige und flexible Helferin. Sie ist offen für jegliche Aufgaben.
Gleich am ersten Tag hat sie begonnen, meinen Haushalt in Ordnung zu bringen, ohne daß ich sie darum bitten musste. Das Essen hat sie mit viel Liebe zubereitet und die Einkäufe selbst nach Bedarf erledigt.
Die Arbeiten im Garten und ums Haus waren für sie kein… read more
Gleich am ersten Tag hat sie begonnen, meinen Haushalt in Ordnung zu bringen, ohne daß ich sie darum bitten musste. Das Essen hat sie mit viel Liebe zubereitet und die Einkäufe selbst nach Bedarf erledigt.
Die Arbeiten im Garten und ums Haus waren für sie kein… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
Ich hatte wunderbare , sehr lehr- und abwechslungsreiche zwei Wochen bei Hubert.
Es gab sehr schnell ein vertrautes Miteinander, was seiner Ruhe und Geduld, seiner Dankbarkeit und seiner Offenheit geschuldet war.
Die Tage sind wie im Flug vergangen und kein Tag hat sich wie ein Arbeitstag angefühlt.
Jeden Morgen habe ich die Tiere versorgt und… read more
Es gab sehr schnell ein vertrautes Miteinander, was seiner Ruhe und Geduld, seiner Dankbarkeit und seiner Offenheit geschuldet war.
Die Tage sind wie im Flug vergangen und kein Tag hat sich wie ein Arbeitstag angefühlt.
Jeden Morgen habe ich die Tiere versorgt und… read more
6 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Camila)
Camilla is a very diligent woman, who is able to rule the whole household.
She loves amimals and is treating them very well.
Also with harder work, she's always willing to do it.
I can recommend her as a calm friendly woman, able to be flexible with her exercises.
She loves amimals and is treating them very well.
Also with harder work, she's always willing to do it.
I can recommend her as a calm friendly woman, able to be flexible with her exercises.
(Very good)
12 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas is a very friendly and helpful young man. You don't think of his age, because he's very prudent. It was always nice to share his society. He's very well in working on his own but also friendly, when he works with others.
I enjoyed a lot, having him as a guest and as helper.
I enjoyed a lot, having him as a guest and as helper.
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
I stayed around 2 weeks with Hubert. He was a great host who went out of his way to show me around the villages and cool places for me to explore, while at the same time giving all the space and privacy I could want.
The work was exactly what was showed on the page and Hubert was very flexible with work hours, making possible taking a day off to… read more
The work was exactly what was showed on the page and Hubert was very flexible with work hours, making possible taking a day off to… read more
5 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Janis & Sarah)
Janis and Sarah spent about 3 weeks in our house in december and they had the best feeling for what's important to be done. It wasn't really necessary to explain them a lot. They nearly read our minds.
They were allways friendly and helpfully, doesn't matter which exercises waited for them.
Their easygoing way wasn't influenced, even when they… read more
They were allways friendly and helpfully, doesn't matter which exercises waited for them.
Their easygoing way wasn't influenced, even when they… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (jgtecnicgmailcom)
Jose is a friendly, gentle person, who is allways willing to help. He has got a big variety of skills and is very fast and concentrated on his exercises.
We liked his society and hope to see him again.
We liked his society and hope to see him again.
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (jgtecnicgmailcom) for host
Hubert is nice and funny person, and his home are bery nice too, in a beauty place of black forest, work with wood with a great profesional like Hubert was important lesson, i want turn someday.
27 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca)
Francesca is a young woman with a great character. Very helpful, works on his own. The time , she was staying in our house, she was looking for a friendly atmoshere. We enjoyed her very much. She's welcome everytime.
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Francesca) for host
Spent 5 days with Hubert and Magdalena, could have spent many more! Everything and everyone was wonderful, the landscape was beautiful, and the food was wonderful. I will definitely be back!
