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Help in an old farmhouse near the river Elbe, Preten/Amt Neuhaus, Germany

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  • Description

    Description

    I am a retired teacher (Maths and Politics) (born in 1946), living now after my retirement in this very little village (about 110 people). I am engaged in the activities of my neighbourhood and I am happy to "share" my guests with some of the neighbours.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Gardening
    History
    Books
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am engaged in the activities of my neighborhood and I am happy to "share" my guests with some of the neighbors.

    My village is located 80 km south east of Hamburg, some nice little towns are not far away: Lüneburg, Schwerin, Dömitz, Lauenburg .... Distance to the river Elbe is 12 km by car or 8 km as a bird.
    The village was part of the East-German state from 1949 to 1990. It is typical of German history of the last century: Some families lived here before 1945, others arrived as refugees after 1945 from East-Europe, others came as immigrants after 1990 from West-Germany and since some years there are immigrants from all over the world. So my guests are able to study problems and successes in living together. Once in a month (in summer) we have a little get-together in the village with coffee and cake – and of course a lot of other events.
    Activities: the village is situated in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Elbe; nearby is the Elbe bike trail.
    The village is part of the first German “Arche-Region”, a project to keep old fashioned cattle (cows, pigs, chicken etc.). Our farmer (cows and sheep) is also a member of this project and he is farming with some biological standards.
    Our village and the villages around are birth and childhood place of Carl Peters, the conqueror of “Deutsch-Ostafrika”, now Tanzania. I am engaged in the discussion about “our colonial heritage”.
    And in all these activities my guest can take part and are carrier of cultural exchange between Preten in Germany and the whole world.

  • Help

    Help

    help in the garden, cooking, help in the house

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    accomodation is a little bit primitiv (guest beds in the attic)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    smoking: not inside the house!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a large yard, featuring a pond and a fence, surrounded by trees and bushes, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy path, a bridge, and a body of water, with trees lining the horizon.
The image depicts a serene dirt path winding through a lush grassy area, flanked by trees and bushes, with a grassy verge on either side.
The image depicts a rusty metal bridge spanning a river, supported by brick pillars, with a grassy bank and trees in the background.
The image depicts a cluttered room with exposed wooden beams, featuring a desk, dresser, and television, with a bookshelf in the background and a window on the right.
The image depicts a cluttered room with a ladder, wooden beams, and a man in the background, surrounded by various tools and materials.
The image depicts a room with a wooden door, a red chair, and a wooden structure, featuring a window and a plant, with a yellow van visible outside.
The image depicts a room with a black and white checkered floor, featuring a bookshelf, coat rack, and shoe rack, with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
The image depicts a room with a wooden staircase, a wooden cabinet, and a table, featuring a window with plants and a backpack on the floor.
The image depicts a brick house with a carport, featuring a yellow van and a trailer, set against a cloudy sky with a dusting of snow on the ground.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a cluster of red brick buildings, a field, and a forest, with a subtle watermark in the center.
The image depicts an older man with white hair and a beard, wearing a plaid shirt and green jacket, in front of a white tent with flowers and a white fence.
The image depicts a small, one-story building with a distinctive red brick exterior and a green awning, surrounded by bare trees.
The image depicts a red brick house with a red tiled roof, featuring a brown door and white-framed windows, set against a grassy yard and overcast sky.

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