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Description
We are a young family, Stefanie (35 years) and Severin (33 years) with our children Felix (3 years) and Moritz (under 1 year), 2 cats (Emil and Findus) and our dog (Kira) and have only been living since July 2022 on the farm yard. Our farm is located in a small village about 30 km east of Dresden, between Saxon Switzerland and Upper Lusatia. Our wish is to bring the farm back to life. Our farm is currently in a slumber and our intention is to build the farm as a self-sufficient farm in the spirit of permaculture. True to the motto "It is more important to do something small than to talk about it on a large scale." we want to start step by step, develop and try out our ideas. We didn't grow up farming and develop our skills through reading, experimenting and learning. Your knowledge can also find space here and we can develop plans and ideas together. We have a 1.5ha property where about 20 chickens and 4 geese live. In addition, we still have 1ha of forest, which also needs our attention. In the summer and autumn we want to build fences, plant beds for next year, build benje hedges and compost heaps, make hay and build a goose pen. We would also like to beautify our front yard. We plan to reactivate the two ponds in 2024. We want people who can help us on the farm or even keep our children busy. After breakfast together and a look at the sky, we discuss the tasks of the day. After work, we like to spend time together. We value a good work-life balance. On free days we can go on excursions together or you can explore the area independently. Saxon Switzerland offers plenty of room for hiking and Dresden is also worth a visit. Severin is in Dresden 2 days a week on business and 3 days in the home office and I am on parental leave until the beginning of November, so we would like you to have a certain degree of independence. During your time with us you are part of our family and live with us in the house.
Unfortunately, our English is not very good and we are hoping that you can help us improve our English.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
For the duration of your stay, you will be part of our family and our culture. Through our living together and our farm projects you will get to know our culture better. Of course, our surroundings offer many interesting destinations, which we will be happy to show you.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
All about permaculture, childcare, help around the house, handicrafts, feeding the animals
Accommodation
In our apartment you will have your own room of about 16 square meters.
You will be a part of our family and eat with us.
What else ...
The nearest railway station is approx. 5 km away. We can pick you up there. In your free time you can visit Dreden, hike and climb in the Saxon Switzerland or cycle through the beautiful Oberlausitz.
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
Maximal 4-5 Stunden am Tag, 5 Tage die Woche
