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Learn biological gardening in Buckten, Switzerland

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Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Aleks and Juna, a couple of 55 and 45 years. Aleks works as a teacher and me parttime as a registrar. Our four children are all grown up and out of the house. We still meet on a regular basis and love to gather. We also love cultural exchange and exchange of language very much. The tasks we would need some help with greatly depend on the season. In winter, we still heat with firewood. This needs to be procured and stored each time. Kindling also needs to be cut. In autumn, after the harvest, all the fruit trees are treated several times with organic tree paste, and the base of the trees is sprayed with special preparations. You'll learn with us how to care for natural and ecologically valuable meadows, the advantages of mowing by hand, the proper care of honeybee colonies, the production of biochar and Terra Preta, and much more throughout the year.
    We are a private homestead and are only producing for our own consumption.
    We will eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner together. You'll be staying in a large attic room with your own small living area, kettle, and refrigerator.
    We love to cook and enjoy fine dining. We also love spending time outdoors, travelling or working in our workshop. The area around us offers excellent hiking and fantastic views opportunities. And Basel, with its rich cultural offerings, is just a half-hour ride away by public transport.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Van life
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Architecture
    Animals
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Beach
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will get to know and appreciate many members of our extended family and our friends, and benefit from their and our travel experiences, including those of us as workawayers and WWOOFers. You will have the opportunity to explore many different parts of Switzerland, including Valais, where we also have a holiday home and where you can enjoy winter sports in the winter and hiking in the summer.

  • Help

    Help

    Various tasks related to our biodynamic fruit and vegetable cultivation. Weeding, hedge trimming, biochar production, planting, harvesting, preserving, fermenting, general household chores. All tasks are always done together. We are a private homestead and are only producing for our own consumption.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    You will have a large, beautiful attic room with its own refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, TV, kettle and a small, separate living area. We offer meals with fish and meat, but also vegetarian and vegan options upon request. We also place great emphasis on organic and sustainable ingredients in our food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You will receive a public transport pass, which allows you to travel free of charge throughout the TNW region and as far as Basel.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There is a desk you can work on and the internet works fine.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Ari

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A smiling couple takes a close-up selfie outdoors on a sunny day. Buildings and palm trees are in the background, with clear blue sky above them.
A rocky foreground overlooks rolling green hills, winding roads, scattered trees, and distant mountains. The sky glows softly with warm hues during a peaceful sunset.
A tabby cat sits comfortably inside a cardboard box, looking up with wide eyes. Board games Carcassonne and Cluedo are visible on a nearby shelf.
A gray tabby cat lies upside down on an orange cushion, looking curiously at the camera. The background features a patterned fabric or blanket.

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