Help with our animals and garden, Germany

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We live on an over 100 years old farm, together with people in the age between 4 and 73 years old. We also have a lot of chicken, a big horse, a Pony, a big lovely dog and a cat. No matter, what you can do, here is always something to do, for everyone :D
Sometimes here are some people from all over the world, sometimes there is only one workawayer here.
You should like animals and nature, if you like to stay here. The next bigger town is 15 km away.
We and our animals will welcome you :)

Nice greetings,
Krischa :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn to stay in the nature, having a lot time for your self.
Help
We do not expect anything, but here there are so many possibilities that we can`t all enumerate;) Skills no one needs here, except to treat animals lovely, to love nature, to enjoy life and to think positively :)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Greek: Beginner
Accommodation
A bright, newly renovated room in our apartment, with its own, accessible bathroom. Kitchen, garden and more are used together. So, like in a WG :)

Ein helles, frisch renoviertes Zimmer in unserer Wohnung, mit eigenem, barrierefreien Badezimmer.
Küche, Garten u.s.w. werden zusammen genutzt. So, wie in einer WG :)
What else ...
Our home is located on the peninsula Schwansen, between the Baltic Sea and Schlei. The area here is gorgeous! We only expect that our guests like animals and love nature. What kind of work will be helped, we will see together.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Our farm

Bonny, checkin the living room

Rooster Paul Meier, taking a selfi

Soooo strong girls, from 4 nations :)

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Five workys from 5 nations with our horses at the beach

My husband with young chicken :)

Hard work ;)))

Feedback left by and about host (50)

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Cultural exchange:
(4.8)

Communication:
(4.7)

28/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)

Selina stayed with us for 3 weeks, at first allone and then with an other nice worky.
It was an absolutely nice time, with a lot of laughter and well done work.
She took care of the horses in a perfect way, we went to the beach with them and in the water. She took care of the chicken, our dog and the cat. She fixed the stables and the grass… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

I only stayed with Krischa for two weeks and they turned out to be really special two weeks.
We had a bit of a rough start in the beginning and were struggling to get a common groove, as I was struggling to get used to the rough mentality in the north. But as soon as we found a common footing I had a really good time.
Most of my tasks revolved… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)

Wo andere ein scheinbar sinkendes Schiff verlassen, schaut Robin erst einmal, wo das Leck ist. Repariert es und segelt weiter... Im übertragenen Sinne. Trotz einer anfangs grimmligen Hostbetreiberin hat Robin nicht sofort die Flucht ergriffen ... Was sehr gut war !!!
Robin ist ein absolut angenehmer Zeitgenosse, mit dem man Arbeit und Freizeit… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (amaeze) for host

4 Wochen habe ich auf dem schönen Fliederbeerhof verbracht. Von Sand schippen, Unkraut jäten, putzen, kochen, Koppel abäppeln (was für ein genialer Ausdruck!) bis hin zu den Strand und die kalte Ostsee genießen. Krischa hatte kein Problem damit, dass ich eine Pferdeallergie mitbringe, nur schwer konnte ich den beiden lieben Pferden widerstehen!… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (amaeze)

Amy war für 4 Wochen bei uns, und es war eine großartige Zeit !!!
Es ist unglaublich, wieviel Energie in diesem Wesen steckt, und am Anfang dachte ich, es hätte sich eine Horde Wühlmäuse durch unseren Garten gergraben - es war Amy... Vor ihr ist wirklich keine Aufgabe sicher : harte Gartenarbeit, riesige Sandhaufen versetzten (also im wahrsten… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Martine & Arne)

Martine und Arne waren nur 5 Tage bei uns, aber sie haben, mit 2 anderen workys, die Arbeit von 10 Tagen gemacht !!!
Die beiden sind ein absolut geniales Team, perfekt aufeinander eingspielt und immer gut gelaunt.
Unser Vorgarten, mit der riesigen, verwilderten dornigen Hecke, war nach ihrem Besuch wie neu angelegt.
Es ist ein Geschenk, die beiden… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Britta & Patrick)

Die beiden waren nur kurz bei uns, haben aber einen unglaublichen Fortschritt auf unserer Farm erbracht. Ein beeindruckendes Paar !!! Nach dem Besuch der beiden hatte ich lange ds Gefühl, dass Heinzelmännchen am Werk waren. Unsere Scheune wird so noch einige Jahre stehen.

Vielen Dank, Ihr beiden, Ihr seid unglaublich !!!

(Excellent )

04/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia-Charlotte)

Sophia - Charlotte war 2 Wochen, die ich sehr genossen habe, bei uns.
Sie ist eine sehr angenehme Zeitgenössin, mit der man auf Grund ihres trockenen Humors sehr viel Spaß haben kann.
Zudem packt sie alle anfallenden Arbeiten mit viel Tatendrang an, und somit haben sich in der Zeit, als sie hier war so einige Dinge zum Positiven gewandelt. Garten,… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sophia-Charlotte) for host

I spend two super nice weeks at Krischa's place!
The work has never been too hard and we could be flexible depending on the day and weather. I spend a lot of time cutting / removing weeds, but we also managed to cut the hedge and change something inside the – very big – house. The work at the stables / paddock around the lovely horses Donna and… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Selina) for host

As my first workaway experience, I stayed for one week with Krischa, a lovely, funny and open woman and her animals. I fell in love with the dog Fenno and the cat Max and had my first working experiences with horses with the two very sweet horses. Not to forget the funny chicken!
I did house cleaning and a lot of front yard work and it was nice to… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Pierce) for host

I stayed with Krischa and Heins for about ten days. This was my first Workaway experience and it was quite a success. Krischa was very flexible with her time and welcomed everyone into her home. I enjoyed our meals together where we talked about our past and cultural differences. My work mostly entailed stable care and walking the horse and pony.… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Pierce)

Pierce stayed with us for some weeks, and it was a present to have him at our farm !!! He helped with everything it has to be done : cleaning the stables, feeding the animals, taking the horses and the dog for a walk, building a fence, repaired our bicycles, cleaned the house, read of the newspaper for my blind husband... And, and,and.
In this… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Mina) for host

Thanks a lot Krischa and Heinze for the lovely time!
I have spent a week in Krischa and Heinze nice house. I had a great time with them, Veno (the dog) and the other sweet animals. And my biggest regret is not to stay more!
Work was relaxed and fun. Krischa was so kind to show me a lot of nice places around the area.
The area is very beautiful.… read more

(Excellent )

02/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mina)

Mina stayed with us for only one week... too short, because it was an absolutely amazing time !!!
He is a very respectfull, open minded man with a lovely kind of humor.
What ever Mina could help, he did. No matter if it's outside or in the house, and he also prepares delicious Egyptian food.
The time with Mina was a wonderfull time, and I hope,… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Shahar)

Shahar stayed with us for a few weeks, and it was really a pleasure.
He is always friendly and helped where ever he could.
He took care of the horses, the chicken and our dog. Also Shahar helped in the house and he can make really nice food ! He also was very nice with my husband. I am shure, that I forgot things to write down, but it was a very… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

It was a nice time with Joshua !
He did hard work in the garden and took care of our horses. Also our dog and cat wanted to stay with him all the time.
Joshua is a very peaceful creature, with a genial humor ☺️ It was a pleasure to have him on our little farm.
Thank you for the great time !!!

(Excellent )

07/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host

Had a relaxed time here was very enjoyable Krischa was very nice and tried to give me so much food when I left that I could not carry it all

(Excellent )

15/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

My stay with Krischa, Heinz and their lovely animals was a truly unforgettable experience. Krischa is such a kind and generous woman with a huge heart. She makes you feel very welcome in her home and apart of the family. I really enjoyed helping around the farm and the work was quite enjoyable and relaxing. I stayed with two other girls who made… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna is like a lovely sunflower. She stayed with us for 2 weeks, and it was a great pleasure to have her around.
She was together with two other workys and she did all the work she could get. Anna saved our sic chicken, cleaned the stables, went riding and walking the horses (and she is a very good rider !), she took care of our dog, who has been… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host

I worked with Krischa for 2.5 weeks. She was always very friendly and did all she could to make us feel at home. We had some amazing meals, I will not forget the "White Pork".
It is an old farmhouse and it needs lots of loving care and attention, there is plenty of variety in the work.
Krischa is very busy caring for her husband, Heinz and her two… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)

Martin stayed with us for a few weeks, and it was a really nice time with him. He is a calm worker, looking for things that should be done, by his own. And he really has a lot of different knowledges !!! So, he fixed all the bicycle, he fixed the broken wall of a stable, he made two doors for the barn, saved it for breaking down, and and and. So,… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Helena)

Nice Helena stayed only 10 days with us. (unfortunatelly). But this time was really nice !!! Helena were one of 4 workys from all over the world, who did so much hard work !!! I could´nd believe, that is was possible to do.
Helena is always kind and friendly... and her way to talk is very amazing :D When she left, it became very quite the first… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Helena) for host

Hello! Sorry for the late feedback! I spent 10 days here and it was really exciting.
At first, Krischa was kind to pick me up in a town near her village.
The best thing was that you could both escape the civilization enjoying time in the fields and at the same time visit the beach which was not too far ( you could walk there) and if you borrowed… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (josefina)

Josefina stayed with us and 3 other workys for two weeks, but she did the work for 4 weeks ... She did 2 unbelievelbel projects, what I thought, they never could be done !!!
Josefine is very nice with all animals, took care of the chicken, worked for the horses, and gave big higs to our dog and cat.
It was a refeshing time with her, and I really… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (josefina) for host

I spend two weeks with krischa and Hains house, and was amazing time! We take care of the horse, chickens, and we cleaned the stable!
Krischa is a very strong woman, the things that she do whit his home an husband is admirably, she have to many projects in his main, we worked very hard and she give us more days free for relax after all the things… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)

Sophia stayed with us and and 2 - 3 other workys on our farm for good 3 weeks. Just, when she arrived, unfortunattely it happend, that my husband had to go to hospital by the ambulance, and I had to stay with him there for 8 days. In this time, Sophia did all the work on our farm, in the garden and in the house indipendent, together with the other… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

I spend three weeks at Krischa`s place and I loved it! So for for the people who are thinking about going there, you should. The day normally starts at 9 o’clock with feeding the animals and giving them some fresh water. Then cleaning the horse stable. The work for the midday is never the same it always depends on what we`ve talked about what… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Aleksandra & Paulina) for host

We spent almost 2weeks at Krischa's place and it was a great time! We fed the animals and took care of them. Walks with horses was an interesting experience although Dona and Boni are very stubborn sometimes, it was fun! We already miss all of animals. Krischa is very cheerful and polite. We spent nice time playing cards and relaxing during… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksandra & Paulina)

Alexandra and Paulina stayed for two weeks with us and an other worky, and it was a great time !!! They love all kinds of animals, and our animals loved to stay with them. This nice coupple did all the work on our farm, what has to be done to make our animals happy.
Alexandra and Paulina are able to prepare delicious vegetarian and vegan meals,… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ines) for host

I stayed a total of 4 months with Krischa and Heinz during the whole winter. Because it was that long, my stay was very different depending on the weeks. The work was mostly taking care of the animals, feeding them and cleaning the stables in the morning and feeding them again at night, although it didn't stop me from doing other kind of… read more

(Very good )

24/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

I spent 6 weeks with Krischa. It was a very good time. I took care of the horses and the chickens, fed them and cleaned the stables. We had to do this the morning and the evening. The rest of the day we had a lot of free time, we did some walks with the horses or we helped Krischa to do the housework sometimes.

Before I've arrived in January, I… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Marie stayed with us for 6 weeks, and this time was a pleasure. She did all the work with our horses : to clean the stable, to give them food and water, to take them for a walk and to brush them. Also the chicken were happy, to be feeded by Marie. Together with the other worky and me, she made the chicken more comfartalble. Our dog and cat(s)… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)

Alina stayed for only one week on our farm, but it was a nice time with her. She did all the work, what´s to do, like taking care for the horses, feeding the chicken, enjoying the cats and walking with our dog :) In the free time, we had a lot nice moments at the kitchen table, and I have to say, that Alina has a beutifull voice to sing and… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host

Ich habe eine sehr schöne Woche hier bei Krischa, Heinz und ihren Tieren verbracht.
Es gab immer genug zu tun, aber keiner macht sich oder anderen hier Stress - die Arbeit hat sich für mich nicht wie Arbeit angefühlt. Wir haben uns jeden Tag um den Pferdestall gekümmert und die Pferde und Hühner mit Futter und Wasser versorgt. Außerdem haben wir… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host

I have been at Krischas place for 4 or 5 days. She picked me up from the station in Eckernförde and while talking we recognized that there had been misunderstandings in communication about how long I will stay. The months Krischa reconed with shrinked into 3 weeks. Krischa did her best to welcome me and make me feel home. She offered me food and a… read more

(Neutral )

15/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)

I have been waiten for this feedback, to get some good memorys. But it does´nt work.
Hanna wrote, to stay from august to the 31 of september. Unfortunatelly I did not realise, that there is no 31 on september and excused other workawayers. People, who red our profile, can see, that our situation is very dificult.
Arriving, Hanna said, that she… read more

(Neutral )

31/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host

It was a fantastic time. I stayed with Krischa and Heinz for four weeks in November and December. During my visit I shared the work with four Workaways. In the morning we cleaned the stables and fed the chicken. In midday/afternoon we went to a walk with the two horses, build something (it was very satisfying), did some garden work or visit the… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)

Claudia stayed for 4 weeks in november and december with us, and it was a great time !!! She worked with other workys from different countrys, and it always was a very relaxed and nice time. Claudia made every work, that has to be done on the farm and in the house : she feeded the animals, cleaned their stables, helped to grow up the place for the… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Saskia) for host

100 percently recommend this place. Krischa's home was my first workaway experience and I am very happy about this choice. I gained lots of experiences, personally improved myself and wided my horizon. What I really appreciated about the two month is that we were allowed to work independently. We as volunteers took over responsibilities and were… read more

(Excellent )

01/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Saskia)

Wir haben das Glück gehabt, dieses kleine Sonnenwesen für 2 Monate auf unserem Hof zu haben. Saskia ist einfach genial, und es bedürfte eines Romans, alle ihre Fähigkeiten und wundervollen Eigenschaften aufzuzählen. Ich werde versuchen, mich so kurz wie möglich zu fassen... Saskia hat bei unserem großen Hoffest mitgearbeitet: Gäste bedient, in der… read more

(Excellent )

30/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Klazina)

Klazina als worky zu Hause zu haben ist, als beherberge man einen kleinen, hellen Stern...
Wir haben das Vergnügen gehabt, 4 Wochen mit ihr verbringen zu dürfen. In diesen Wochen wohnte sie zusammen mit anderen workys aus verschiedenen Ländern auf unserem Hof und hat so viele Arbeiten gemacht, dass es am einfachsten ist, die ganzen Projekte… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Klazina) for host

Krischa and Heinz were my first Workaway hosts. I spent 3 weeks at their farm and I had a wonderful time. I was welcomed with open arms into their home. Such a warm and cosy atmosphere :)

I shared a bedroom together with another girl. The room was very clean and light and we had our own bathroom. At the end of my stay, we slept with 4 girls in… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Peter & Issa) for host

We stayed with Krischa and Heinz for just a little over 2 weeks. We had our own little apartment with a bedroom and bathroom which was really nice. We got the warmest welcome when we first came to the farm, she really made us feel welcome. During our stay there was another workawayer and it was nice to work together with others. We did some… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Issa)

Peter und Issa waren für 2 Wochen bei uns, und es war eine großartige Zeit !!!
Zur selben Zeit waren noch jeweils eine andere workawayerin aus Deutschland und den Niederlanden bei uns.
Alle 4 haben zusammen gearbeitet, als wären sie schon immer ein Team gewesen, obwohl sie sich vorher untereinander nicht kannten.
Peter und Issa haben geholfen, die… read more

(Excellent )

09/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Heta) for host

I stayed at Krischa’s for a month and what a month it was! Krischa is a wonderful person with a heart of gold. I felt at home as soon as I arrived. The amount of work per day was just enough, I never had to work too much and there was always enough free time. I also had the chance to meet other nice workawayers who were also staying there. Overall… read more

(Excellent )

09/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Heta)

Heta stayed on our little wild farm in germany for four weeks ... and it was a big pleasure for us !!!
She is like a peacefull spirit. She allways is friendly, full of patience, funny, helpfull ... just a lucky star :)
She does all the work, it is to do here. She took care of the horse, feeded her, cleaned her place, went for a walk with her and… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)

Barbara und Hannah schienen vom Himmel gefallen zu sein :D Plötzlich waren sie da. Und leider schon wieder weg... Die Zeit mit ihnen war großartig. Es schien, als seien sie schon immer hier gewesen, und unser Stall sieht aus, als wäre eine Horde Heinzelmännchen dort eingefallen. Es war eine tolle Gemeinschaft, auch mit Heta, der workawayerin, die,… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host

My friend Hannah and me stayed very spontaneously for four days with Krischa and her husband. Their welcome was very open and friendly and we felt at home immediately. Krischa is a very strong and warm-hearted woman with a lot of energy, patience and love! All their animals are just amazing and very friendly! There is always something to do and a… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Vai Keng) for host

I stayed at Krischa’s farm for 5 days and learned a lot. Krischa was very generous and kind. She always made sure I had enough rest and fun. I especially enjoyed helping take care of the horse, who is beautiful. All the animals in the farm are lovely and I miss them already. I also miss the wild deer I saw in the fields. :) My room was spacious… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Vai Keng)

It was very nice to have Vai Keng on our farm. She is alway kind and helpfull, we did a lot of work together. I hope, that it was´nt the last time, that she visited us :)

(Excellent )

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