Looking for help in a little house in a little forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Hey, my name is John (auf deutsch Johannes) and I live kind of isolated in a valley between the cities Schwäbisch Hall and Künzelsau, close to the Schloss Tierberg. I like to growing veggies, fruits and berries, but also collect them in the surrounding area as there are many abandond fruit and nut trees.
When the weather is fine I go twice in the week with bike to the market to sell there flowers and food.

I could need help in the garden, collecting and preparing the fruits or nuts for drying, making wood as I heat the water and the house with stoves.

I am interested in vegan raw food diet. I eat mostly plant based.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Projects involving children
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can teach you German and if you are interested in classical music I could show you how to play piano or cello. There's also a violin and a guitar in the house.
Help
Building a tree house
Planting a food forest
Making a bed for blueberries
Make a compost
Cleaning inside and outside
Making firewood
cooking
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: 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.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
There are two guest rooms with stoves to make a fire, one bathroom and a big living room where I sleep.
What else ...
The house is located in a side valley of the Kocher Valley, between Schwäbisch Hall and Künzelsau surrounded by forest and a small stream, which is barely visible in summertime when there's too less rain.
There is no cell phone reception (you have to walk a bit high) and no sounds of civilization.
My neighbour has some sheep and chickens.

Das Haus liegt in einem Seitental vom Kochertal, zwischen Schwäbisch-Hall und Künzelsau unweit vom Schloss Tierberb, umgeben von Wald und einem kleinen Bach, der bei längerer Trockenheit kaum mehr zu sehen ist. Es gibt dort keinen Handyempfang ( dafür muss man etwas hoch laufen ) und keinerlei Geräusche der Zivilisation. Mein Nachbar hat Schafe und Hühner.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
24 hours the day �

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A new bed is born

Wintertime

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August 2016, me on the market in Schwäbisch Hall with collected and self-made products

The shed behind the house needs not only furniture...

Feedback left by and about host (51)

03/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vladimir)

I had a great time with Vladi, he helped me a lot with preperation and mixing a good planting earth and as far the plants are growing fantastic. In his free time he fixed the fence, cut small wood or prepared food. He was good with every weather and had no problem to work outside even when it was raining
He has a strong sense of responsibility and… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Vladimir) for host

My stay at Johannes's place was just wonderful. I switched noisy cities and attention-seeking electronics for fresh air, nature and great, deep sleep. Evenings were cozy with fire in a stove, good food and talk.

Johannes is very open-minded person with a lot of stories to tell. He is easy-going guy and we had a lot of laugh together. If you are… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nestor & Marta)

Dear Martha and Nestor,

You came right in time but left too fast!!! Thank you so much for your help and you are always welcome to come again!

(Excellent )

30/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nestor & Marta) for host

Johannes was our first host and It was very nice to share with him and help in all of the
projects he had, he is very friendly and interesting person to talk to.
We appreciate the help with the germans words you taught us.
And we still remember the experience as one of the best we have had so far.
Thank you for showing us the Market of schwabisch… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Duane)

Duane wanted to stay only for five days as he is travelling and want to see as much as possible so I'm so really happy he helped some more days with everthing what was to do, he learned fast, adapted to every Situation and work was never too much for him.
Thank you so much for all the collecting, cutting, chopping, shaking, watering, cleaning,… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Duane) for host

Where to start? I absolutely enjoyed every minute with Johannes. He was kind, accommodating, and very fun to listen and talk to. The work was great as well. Johannes taught me a multitude of vegan recipes and showed me a bunch of fun tips on working outside, either in a garden or picking fruit. It was such as surreal experience that I would hardly… read more

(Excellent )

02/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Shahobiddin)

Shahob is a talkative educated person, willing to learn as much as possible, using every free minute and as well during easy Jobs like weeding or watering to learn languages or listening to documenteries.
It's always interesting to have a Chat with hi as he knows already a lot and never gets angry or upset if a person has another opinion or point… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Shahobiddin) for host

It was my first workaway experience, and I spend three weeks with Johannes. He was a perfect friend and a great teacher. We had many similar hobbies and interests. I also gained lots of new experiences with gardening and the German language. We also went to Schwäbisch Hall a couple of times, and it was a lovely city. Johannes parents were also… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela )

Michaela came with a friend and her dog and as they came from france driving in the night they had the first day to get known to the place and recover from the jurney.
From the second day on they helped every day, and they did a good job, self reliant althoug they had not much experience with gardening. Thanks to them I could do some other works… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Michaela ) for host

Johannes is a great guy, friendly and knowledgeable! My friend and I (and my doggie) spent 9 awesome days at his place helping him mostly in the garden (weeding, planting, learning about gardening in general), went to the market with him, picked wild garlic in the forest, prepared food together (wild garlic pesto, banana ice cream and guacamole… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Christian is already vegan for three years and as he's interested in raw food too we had a good time together eating healthy food, running the garden and the marcet, making a trip to a fruit putlock, looking for eatable mushrooms in the forest... Time was running and I couldn't believe that it was already over a month that he stayed with me when… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

This was my first workaway experience and the 4,5 weeks were absolutely great! Johannes was both to me: a friend and a teacher. We've got very many similar interest, so it was a great exchange. I have learned so much about plants/herbs/gardening/the nature... and espacially running a market stall. :) In addition to that, it was amazing to feel the… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bradley & Ruth)

There's not much more to say, we had a great time together, Bradley helped me in the forest, the house and in the garden with planting loads of potatoes (finally they are growing, despite the cold temperatures!!!)
weeding ( they are growing always too fast!!!) and and and!!!
We went together with the bikes to the market ( 25 km ohne way!) and he… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bradley & Ruth) for host

Johannes is a great guy, truly a very friendly chap and he is now my friend. I had such an amazing time here. I humble vibes from working with him at his place and with his family and everybody i met. I learnt so much about gardening and about food. I learnt so much about myself and the German culture. I felt at home everyday and i would wake up… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)

Julian is a very handy young man who can work self-reliant, ingenious and useful. He built a nice bank with old pallets and a open garden house with only little help from others. He´s living a healthy lifestyle, didn´t ask for special food, but was satisfied with what we had in the garden, found in the surrounding nature or got for free at some… read more

(Excellent )

25/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (luis)

Luis is a self-effacing, well educated, interested, calm, good hearted, fast learning young man who will get fast more self-sufficient and self-reliant on his first trip. I was his first host after his long trip from Mexico, and he adopter very fast to the new environment. He helped me to move to the house in the forest and whatever I asked him… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (luis) for host

Johannes is an amazing guy, He was very welcoming fron the beggining and was always teaching me something new, wether it was about farming, diet or just how to speak german :)
He is very relaxed and easy going but he is also somehow very hardworking.
I recommend going with him if you truly want to learn about raw vegan diet and if you are ok… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (HENRY)

Henry ist sehr hilfsbereit, gewissenhaft, selbstständig,...alles was das Zusammenleben mit ihm sehr angenehm macht. Immer gut gelaunt und selbst beim Essen vor sich hin summend tat er sein bestes um mir die letzten etwas stressigen Wochen im Haus meiner Eltern zu erleichtern. Mit den anderen Helfern hat er sich sehr gut verstanden und seine… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (HENRY) for host

Diese 3 wochen in Döttingen war eine wunderbar erlebnis . Ich habe toll leute getroffen, wir war einen sehr gemütlich international familie. Mit Johannes, Alvaro, Robi Rebecca, Evan Katherine und Demetra ich habe selbstständig leben, vegan küche und Schubert Lied lernen, herrliche landschaft und stadt entdeckt.
Ich vergesse nicht alle diese… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Katrin & Ivar)

Thank you for your help! Finally the first (almost) raw vegan workawayers!!! That´s so good to meet people who are on a similar way :-)
All the best for your road trip to Spain and see you on your way back.

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Katrin & Ivar) for host

Thank You Juhan for those two wonderful and cheerful and educating and raw food abundant weeks!
We can truly say that we and our hound Demi had the best first Workaway experience with him and with all the other Workawayers (A&H&B&R).
Johannes is a true inspiration and a role model what comes to self sustainable lifestyle!
He is a very rare… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca )

I had a very good time with Rebecca and Robert, they where not only interested but also very helpful with all the different challenges she already mentioned in her feedback. Furthermore they helped me a lot to improve my english and Robert made us feel very comfortable in the evening when he played his guitar at the fireplace. When they left the… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca ) for host

My partner and I left Johannes' feeling renewed and inspired! Johannes is a calm and relaxed individual who establishes a comfortable and carefree environment for his Workawayers. Each day flows, and there is a reasonable amount of improvisation to keep you interested. If you feel inspired and find something that interests you (work related, or… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Álvaro)

I'm so happy Álvaro came here as he suited perfect to this place. Right after his arrival with the train he joined me on a tour to pick some fruits, helped me cutting apples and cleaning up while chatting to get known to each other. He's very accurate in what he's doing and needs not to be called when there's something to help out. He has delicate… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Álvaro) for host

This was my very first Workaway experience, and honestly I couldn't have picked a better place to start with. I have learned a lot about gardening, raw and not raw vegan food, different cultures, languages...
Johannes is just an amazing host. Very relaxed, open minded guy with a lot of energy, made me feel at home right away. He also helped me… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)

Antonia came with her friends Emma and Sienna and was the energetic part of the ensemble, very strong and fast, always up to go outside and do something. She is well educated, interested and open for new experiences. Thanks so much for your help, thanks to you the collection of nuts should be enough for the winter!!!

(Excellent )

11/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Antonia) for host

Our time with Johannes was a really interesting and fun experience! He was an accommodating and welcoming host who was kind and patient. We got to help with picking fruits, nuts and vegetables as we were staying with him during the time of the harvest. We tried raw veganism for a bit and spent a lot of time outside by the river and in his… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Reka & Eva)

Two very energetic girls who are interested in the raw food and open to try new things. Although they had no experience in gardening they did a good job and helped with quite hard work. Without many words they convince with their lifestyle and happy mood. I'm already looking forward to see them again, to show them the results of the work in the… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Reka & Eva) for host

We had a great time at Johannes's place. Johannes is such a nice and relaxed guy with such an interesting life style. We have certainly learned a lot from him about raw veganism, about self sufficiency and how simple life can be. We loved going to the market in schwabisch hall, working in the garden and cooking together. If you are in to bike… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob-Julius H. & Heather Susan)

It was Jakob-Julius first workaway place and he did a very good job! He was always around with a smile on his face and got more and more independently the longer he stayed. Even after standing up at half past five in the morning and helping me out with the market he was not tired to help when there was more to do in the afternoon.
I enjoyed his… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jakob-Julius H. & Heather Susan) for host

I enjoyed my stay in Döttingen very much. Johannes is very flexible and listens to the needs of his workawayers, so it isn't hard to find a way to make everyone happy. He is also pretty laid-back, so you definitley won't be stressed while working there. He is an excellent german teacher, if you want to learn german. His family (parents and… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jocelyn & Jeremy)

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(Very good )

30/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jocelyn & Jeremy) for host

My family and I had a fantastic stay with Johannas! He was so great with our daughter and we all enjoyed our time with him, relaxing and helping out in the kitchen and garden. We learned a lot and loved all the yummy food we had fun experimenting with! I've certainly taken a lot away from this fantastic experience! And I loved my first cello… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (MARTIN)

Martin is very interested in the traditional way of living, building and gardening, has very good ideas for easy solutions and is always open for experiments. He helped me a lot in the garden with preparing the beds and sowing the seeds he brought me from Argentinia.
In the evening he played the guitar or we tried to imrove our language skills.… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (MARTIN) for host

Muy lindos días compartiendo con Johannes en su huerta. Preparamos los bancales para los cultivos de verano y recorrimos los alrededores, visitamos la feria de productores y también hicimos música. Muy buena experiencia. Gracias por invitarme y dejarme participar de tu proyecto. Exitos y adelante!! Abrazo

(Excellent )

21/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Timothy)

Timm was very helpful, worked a lot and made the best of this place. He did a very good job with the heavy concrete slabs (stones for a path) and other hard work in the garden. Also with building he has a good hand and he never looked the time and helped me whenever I was doing something. In the beginning it was hard for me to understand his… read more

(Excellent )

17/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Timothy) for host

I spent an amazing 3 weeks here with Johannes, and can highly recommend this workaway. Johannes was a very relaxed guy and I thoroughly enjoyed the work which consisted of; building brick garden beds, planting and watering plants, a bit of tiling and building a shelf. The old school house is situated in a beautiful valley where I went for lovely… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea is a very conscientious worker and pleasant flatmate. When he's doing something he makes it proper and takes his time. I hope to see you soon again, the strawberries are already with flowers!

(Excellent )

18/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

Johannes is a very relaxed, pleasant and easy-going person, he made everything to make me feel comfortable during my stay.
We helped in the garden planting strawberries and flowers, removing the grass, cutting branches and helping with the wood. We worked outside only with good weather, when it was cold we were out during warmer hours, otherwise… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonina)

I'm so happy that Nina liked the place and got inspired to make some beautiful paintings and weaving. She helped me a lot in the garden and made some delicious dishes. Thanks a lot for your help and company.
I hope too to see you again! :-)

(Excellent )

20/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Antonina) for host

I had a wonderful time with Johannes and his family. They were amazing hosts. I learnt a lot of useful things from them.
Thank you soo much for the knowledge you shared with me.
Hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

18/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Almeida)

Kevin ist ein wahrer Allrounder: ohne es gelernt zu haben widmet er sich gewissenhaft den verschiedensten Tätigkeiten und lernt schnell ohne viel Anweisungen zu brauchen. Nüsse knacken, Erdbeeren verpflanzen, Holz einschichten, Erde ausheben, Waschbetonplatten verlegen, nichts war ihm zu stupide oder zu schwer, immer bereit zu helfen, egal wie… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Almeida) for host

Hello, it was my first WorkAway experience and a very very good start. Johannes is a super good Host and more importantly a generous person, with a good sense of humor (for a German ahah) ! So many laugh and discussions and jokes in just a month ! I learned many things on every subject, my German has improved a lot, Johannes is a very good… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Liisa Lotta & Udo)

Lotta and Udo did a great job arranging all the games, collected tons of walnuts and helped in the garden. Thank you so much for all!! I hope the next time you can stay longer and have another attempt with the vegan raw food ;-)

(Excellent )

02/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Liisa Lotta & Udo) for host

We stayed with Johannes for about 10 days only in October, cause we had to leave for Erasmus youth project, if not for that we would have stayed longer for sure. Like many have said already then Johannes is really laid back and cool. Work is easy and you get to choose what you want to do!
The place is awesome as there is so many possibilities to… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Vojtech)

A young boy full of energy, deep thoughts and music! Always willing to do something, and work was never to much for him.

I hope the next time we´ll manage it to do more music together! ;-)
All the best for you and I hope you got some inspirations for your own garden.

(Excellent )

18/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Vojtech) for host

Port of peace and tranquility so far away from daily stress and speed of routine life. Johanes is the most relaxed guy who I have ever met. Staying in his company change was literally recharging of life energy.

Thanks for nice holidays, hope to see you again! :)
Best regards V.

(Excellent )

13/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michal)

I'm new as a host and had so much luck to meet Michal and Susanna, they are perfect for this place, helped me a lot in the garden without looking for the time, self-dependent, confidential and faithful.
I hope to see you soon again!

(Excellent )

12/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Michal) for host

What a great place to visit, help and meet new people !!! I came to Germany also with my girlfriend and we simply loved everything... Johannes is a really friendly guy, easy-going, optimistic !!! Food was excellent, accomodation brilliant and the moments there, just undescribable

(Excellent )

11/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)

Joey was my first helper and it was a very good one. He helped me watering the garden and built a stabil roof on his own for the tomatoes. We had a good time together and with the other workawayers. I'm looking forward to see you again!

(Excellent )

08/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host

Awesome new pictures added! Sorry for my late response!
I stayed with Johnny for about three weeks, and he was one of the best workaway hosts I've had so far! I was so comfortable the whole time I was there, and everything was really relaxed. Johnny made sure that everyone was happy with the work they were doing, made sure they were comfortable,… read more

(Excellent )

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