Help at our expanding vegetable garden and around house near lake of Constance, Switzerland

Switzerland

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16/09/2019
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We are a family of three and a pussy cat. My husband is an art painter, I am a passionate gardener and our son (19) is going to school.
We live in a large house with a big garden. It`s naturally renovated with a lot of wood, so we have a cosy living athmosphere.
I am looking for general help, especially in the garden. It`s seasonal work, including planting, weeding watering and harvesting.
We are open minded, positive thinking and we live the philosophy of Waldorf, which means we take care of nature and all beings.
We live close to the lake of Constance with possibilities to bike, hike and swim.. We`re close to public transportation, so you can visit many beautiful places in Switzerland or Germany.
Type of help
Gardening
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Animal care
Help
We have a big vedgie garden. Every year it became bigger. But we got older and now we need help to take care of it. The garden is very beautiful, because I like gardening a lot. I also love flowers, they are beautiful but also important for the bees and butterflies. To make a garden means to make the world more beautiful. So that`s how I see it.
I would like to have some flat spots to sit in the shade. This could be a project to be realized with you.
I need help keeping the house clean. If you like you can also help out with cooking. I am vegetarian but the rest of the family sometimes eat meat.
Some spots in the house really need a new look. It would be nice if you could help me with that.
In winter we heat the house with wood. So this is also work we appreciate your help.
We have various other jobs in and around the house.

I am looking for a positive thinking, energetic and self motivated person, who likes to work alone or in a team.
Languages spoken
Deutsch, English, Français
Accommodation
We live in a big house and you have your own room. We have to share the bathroom and toilet. But there is always enough room in or around the house to do what you like.
What else ...
We live in northern Switzerland close to Germany and near the famous little old town Stein am Rhein. It`s a very nice region to explore. If you are interested in birdwatching this might be the place for you.
Maybe you enjoy to be around the house or in the garden, maybe you like to find a quiet spot to read or paint or you like to sew or make things with coloured wool. We also have a room to work with wood that you can use. So after work it`s possible for you to be all creative.
I am interested to host you for a short or long term.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25hours a week

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09/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (liliana & CRISTIAN) for host

A very fun experience, I learned a lot with them about the garden, about Swiss cooking;
I learned to make Swiss bread, Swiss pie, I learned to make some typical Swiss meals. I learned to swim thanks to Luise's patience, and many other innumerable things.
I had a lot of fun in the mountains of the Alps, eating ice cream, admiring the landscape… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)

Jacob is one of the nicest person I ever met. He is always happy and content, wheter it's rainy or sunny. Whatever work you ask him to do, his answer was "great". And he really ment it. He loves all kind of work and he was for hours in the rain and it was ok for him! He is a very mindful and respectful person and I very enjoyed his company. He… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host

I stayed with Luise and her family in Stein am Rhein for two weeks in March. I really enjoyed my time working, exploring, and living with the family. I definitely felt welcome right away as Luise showed me around the big house and expansive garden. Luise is a warm, knowledgeable woman who loves her flowers and plants. Jurg is an artist, always… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host

Luise,
Already you know that my stay with you was wonderful and beautiful...
but to any workawayers who might think about coming and staying here I can tell you a few things. Firstly, Luise is one of the kindest people you can imagine, she is so open and caring and you will so easily become friends with her, no matter who you are. Her husband… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)

Dear Katie
I had such a wonderful time with you. I enjoyed your open heart mind and your soft voice and your love to all around you. We ate wonderful mexican food and you gave me some special yoga lessons. Whatever I asked you to do you liked it. I'ts great to have you around because you're always happy!!! What else do we need??? If you ever want… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gustavo & Luz Angela) for host

Well, the things we'll write here can't be enough for describe this experience and the gratefull we are for Luise. Luise is a very lovely and nice person as well her family. We feel like being family with them and she was very attentive and generous with us. We will never forget this experience and we leave that beautiful house and huge garden… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gustavo & Luz Angela)

Luz and Gustavo are very nice, peaceful, friendly, open minded and sensitiv. They worked a lot in the garden with power and love. Whatever work I gave them, they were happy. After a long day of hard work they were not tired and helped in the kitchen as well! We really had a good time together, made a lot of jokes and after short time we became… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)

Samantha is a very peaceful, friendly and easy going women. She makes her work with patience, power and love. She helped me a lot in the garden and every work seemed to make her fun. She even likes to clean, and she does it really well ! She cooked us nice vegetarian mexican dishes and we always had nice conversations. When she left after two… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (reza & Martina )

We were very lucky to meet Reza. He is peaceful, smart and I like the way he works, he is careful and attentive. He loved to help me in the garden. But because of the rain he also helped me to fix some things in the house and he did all well. I liked the conversations about his country and his life, it was very interesting for me. After five days… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (reza & Martina ) for host

Oh my god,I was super lucky to get an quick answer from Luise in the last days of my stay in Switzerland and I ve just went to her place and stayed 5 days there .
Luise is a lovely and interesting woman who has a beautiful heart and personality:heart_eyes:.she ve always tried to orgenize me nice trips and visits beside the works at there and made… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kostas)

Kostas likes to get up early in the morning and to have a lot of work. He is a hard worker and it seems he prefers to work alone. He stacked a lot of wood like nothing, then he is strong. He plastered perfectly walls and he also made nice electricity installations. It's good to discuss how it should look at the end, so then it will be perfect. It… read more

(Very good )

05/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kostas) for host

Well... I was hostessed from this family at 2017 from March 16 till May 5th. So totally I stayed there 50 days.
Well I can say that I left behind a negative feeling to Frau Luice. But I think I left a positive feeling to Sabby and Herr Yiurk.
Well Frau Luice was so happy when I told her that I am going to leave soon.... I don't know why...? Maybe… read more

(Very good )

01/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Juliette) for host

We had a really good time with all the family. It was nice to met them and worked with Luise in the garden. We did many things with her. We cleaned the garden, planted bushes and flowers, prepared the vegetables garden...
They are so much friendly and welcoming that we felt like home with them.
We also learnt a lot of the switzerland life, it… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Juliette)

We were so lucky to have Juliette and Nicolas here. They are very kind and helpful in every situation. Whatever you ask for it's a pleasure as they say!!!! They did nice work in the garden, very sensitiv and with love and with a lot of power. They cooked nice meals and they could not stop cleaning all the windows. They will leave as good friends… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)

Clara is a nice and friendly women. She only could stay here few days. She made her work good and I am glad, she was here.
For the future I wish you all the best.
Luise

(Very good )

12/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Seraina)

Seraina is a very nice and friendly person. It's like the sun comes in your house. She helps where she can and is always happy. She only could stay few days but she helped me so much, for that I am very thankful.
Seraina, you're always welcome here and I hope we will keep in touch! For you future I wish you all the best!

(Excellent )

24/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Seraina) for host

Luise and her family are very welcoming and I felt comfortable immediately. The work to do is very fair and I enjoyed the delicious meals, the movie evenings and the discussions! The area of Stein am Rhein is so beautiful, especially the village and the river.
Danke vielmals für eure liebe Gastfreundschaft,
Seraina

(Very good )

16/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host

I really enjoyed my time with this family, they are a very kind and relaxed family, who will help you in every way they can with any ideas you have. You will have the opportunity to spend time in an amazing home, your living space will be excellent and the surrounding area is also very beautiful. Jobs required of you can be creative and fun in… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)

Andreas is very nice, friendly and easy going . He does his work well and quickly. His cooking was special and really great. We ended up in a fantastic good eating club. He just cooks and enjoys it, And you will have very tasty meals all the time! I hope he will be happy in his new job and I wish him all the best.
Luise

(Excellent )

30/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kyung sub) for host

Happy New Year, Luise!

I am still missing the Christmas Eve.
And I so happy to have a wonderful Swiss family in Stein am rhein.

Everthing was wonderful.
Nice and big house, small but beautiful village, nature and super kind Luise, amazing painter Yurk and my friend Sebastian.

Finally, I had my brilliant Swiss family.
Hahahaha

And I… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kyung sub)

Yoon is a very nice person with a big heart. He is always happy and smiling. Hahaha !
He likes to help you and he does his job with love and patience. I was very happy to have him here and I wish him good luck for his future.
Luise

(Excellent )

20/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Luise is amazingly generous and loving. She has a huge, cozy wooden house full of interesting places and work to do! The atmosphere there is great for young travelers, to hang out with other workawayers and laugh about cultural and lingual differences, to do lots of cooking... :) luise is a wonderful host, very easygoing and accommodating!

(Excellent )

19/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

It is a pleasure to have Anna. She is so peaceful and friendly. She liked to work in the garden and she did a wonderful job. She helped to organize my cupboards!! What a difference....
She gave me streching lessons, played the piano and sang a lot. She also made very good cakes and I will miss her, will miss her smile!!! I will miss her good… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kai-Wen) for host

Louis were very nice to workawayers. Just go and stay with her. You won't be disappointed :)

(Excellent )

19/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kai-Wen)

Kai Wen is a very nice and peaceful and quiet young man. He works a lot and once you told him what to do he just goes ahead.He always has an eye, if you need help. He also is a nice cook and he does all the work in the kitchen easily. We enjoyed his meals and also his companionship. You can be happy to be with him. I wish him all the best for… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (florian)

Florian is a very nice and hard working man. He likes the work and he likes to help. He cooks also very nice and he is so peaceful and friendly. Every host can be happy to have his company.

(Excellent )

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