Help a family with taking care of a former farmhouse in Selfkant, Germany

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  Description

  We are a couple (mid-50's) living in a former farmhouse with several barns and gardens. Bedroom options in the farmhouse, in a barn, in a tent and in caravan. A space for Vanlife is available as well.
  As former travelers we are keen on having guests and we are are looking for support to paint barns, styling a natural garden and a water pond oncoming spring and summer. Or are you experienced to build a dry toilet?
  We are located near the westernmost point of Germany, surrounded by the Netherlands. It takes 10-15 bicycleminutes to a Dutch railroadstation which will bring you to Sittard(easy by bicycle too), Aachen, Maastricht, Liège, Eindhoven, Amsterdam, etc.
  Düsseldorf and Cologne can be reached by bus+train.
  Bicycles are available.
  
  If you are a free and tolerant person (couples are welcome too) who likes a, nearby, remote quiet location, with space to relax, read, yoga, meditation, taking sunbaths, work digital (glassfiber internet), walk in a nature reserve nextdoor but also enjoy to visit the nearby cities as mentioned above, then feel welcome to contact us.
  
  Please note: All races, genders, positive open minds and (non)+vegetarians are welcome. Extremists and energy pirates only if you are open for a quick and sustainable change.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  My wife teaches German. The surrounding cities have lots to offer in terms of museums, churches, ancient buildings and universities in Aachen, Maastricht.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Painting outside walls of a barn 2,5 meters high, developing a natural garden (500m2). Building a dry toilet, some woodwork and or electric wiring. Participating in our daily life.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Improving our French would be welcome
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  Accommodation

  In one of our bedrooms, or in a tent ( in a loft of a former barn or outside in one of the gardens) or in a caravan.
  Our inner courtyard does provide 100% privacy towards any neighbour and outside world, a good place to calm down.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Highspeed glassfiber internet in house, barns and garden

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We do have a 500m2 field on our former farm, the roosters will wake you up.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximal 4-5 Stunden am Tag, 5 Tage die Woche