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Help with house and garden in Süstedt, Germany

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a two familys and we live 25km south of Bremen outside of a small village called 'Süstedt'. Our old farmhouse is surrounded by fields, an orchard, a vegetable garden, a little forest and a grazing area. We have, some chickens and ohne cat. Hans-Werner (64) is a carpenter working in a social institution, Heidi (56) works as a midwife in Bremen. The other family (Valeska and Sören) have three children in the age 3, 6 and 10 years old.
    Four years ago we built a swimming pool (9x4m) in the garden and we also have a nice little sauna outside. There is a beautiful free apartment with a winter garden, your own kitchen and a bathroom in our house, which is available for our guests.
    Actual we need help with the wood and garden work, playing with the children, cooking and all the dayly things inside the house.
    We prefer to have mor then one person, children are welcome.
    Please feel free to contact us for all of your questions:-)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    First of all you can learn the German language by being into very normal (but what is normal?) German familys :-) You can learn about German culture in the landscape of northern Germany. If you plan to have children (or maybe you are already pregnant) you can learn from a midwife with 20 years practicing experience and five own children. (four of them are already grownup). You also would be welcome with baby or small children. Our daughter will love to be with them and has experience with babysitting. You will be also welcome in our friends home if you want to get to know more people in Germany. The charming city of Bremen can be reached by bus or by train in less than one our. Also nearby are Verden and Nienburg, two small old cites of lower saxony. Bruchhausen-Vilsen (8km) can be reached by bus or bicycle. these you can lend from us. The main city of Hannover can be reached by car in about one hour.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Actually we need most of all help in the garden. In the house we need some help with renovating. Several rooms need to be painted after we lived in them for 20 years with four children and grandfather. There are other smaller jobs - e.g. a shelf under the stairway which needs doors to hide it...around the swimming pool there is always work... The fruit trees need to be pruned and the big garden needs work all year round. We are heating with wood and there is always work around carrying or sawing wood. The grazing area needs new fencing. We prefer couples or families.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner
    Italian: 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 your own apartment which contains one sleeping room with two beds, a small kitchen, and the winter garden can be used as living room or alternately as a sleeping room for up to three people. If you sleep in the winter garden you will be able to gaze at the stars at night and hear the sound of the surrounding animals. You have a little kitchen and your own bathroom. So you can choose if you want to be on your own, or if you want to share your free time and the meals with our family.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Because our family is spread all over the world and we ourself have spent some time abroad (Africa and America, Austria and Italy) we love to be with international guests. When our grandfather was still alive we had help from Au Pair - a young women from Kenya and from Madagascar, which was a great experience. My sister also recommended workaway to us on the basis of her experiences and we look forward to meeting you. In your free time you can relax in the nature, e.g. go for a stroke in the near little forest. You can use the sauna, when ever you want. Even in wintertime you can use the swimming pool after being in the sauna. Bremen can be reached by public transport and has a thriving cultural scene.

  • 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

    We have lot of space... You can choose your favorite place;-) If you like you can use the outside shower near the Swimmingpool, but if it´s to cold, you are of course invited to have a warm shower inside;-)

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    we have a cat and chicken. If you have a dog, we hope he/she is fine with the other animal here:-)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a blue lounge chair, a large rock, and a cat, set against a backdrop of lush trees and a pool.
The image depicts a mother hen with three chicks in a grassy area, surrounded by flowers and plants, showcasing a serene and natural scene.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a pool, wooden deck, and a large rock, set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a field of dry grass.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, featuring a yellow comforter and two pillows, situated in the corner of a wooden room with a window and curtains.
The image depicts a bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shower, featuring a blue curtain, white walls, and a tiled floor, with a shelf stocked with towels and toiletries.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a sink, featuring various kitchen items and a window with a shelf on the right side.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a bookshelf, featuring a vibrant rug and a few framed pictures on the walls.
The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring a large house, a winding gravel path, and a rustic fence, set amidst a picturesque landscape with trees and greenery.
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The image depicts a backyard with a wooden play structure, trampoline, slide, and tree, surrounded by a grassy area with fallen leaves and a house in the background.
The image depicts a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a collared shirt, standing in front of a blurred background, likely outdoors, with a neutral expression.
The image depicts a controlled outdoor fire, with a large pile of burning wood and a clear area surrounding it, likely for safety purposes. The scene is set against a natural backdrop.
The image depicts a backyard pool surrounded by overgrown grass and weeds, with a wooden deck and a house in the background, exuding a sense of neglect.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene featuring a pool with a dolphin-shaped float, surrounded by lush trees and a wooden deck, evoking a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
The image depicts the rear of a two-story house with a brown tiled roof, featuring multiple windows and a chimney, set amidst a lush green yard with a table and chairs.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a tree, a small wooden structure, and a trampoline, surrounded by lush greenery and a few scattered terracotta pots.

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