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I (63) am a vivid, open minded and positiv thinking person and was living for years in Africa (International Red Cross) as well as in Asia (as expat with my family). Since seven years we/ I live in an old Mill with a big garden and 3 horses and a dog. I have 2 daughters and became grandmother almost 3 years ago. I love to host guests and have a lovely circle of friends and family. I am a teacher for German as second language and I teach around 12 lessons a week.
Me and my husband are separated. That's one reason why I am looking for somebody supporting me for a few hours a week with tasks in stable, garden and house. I treat the people from work away like family members and I like to exchange thoughts and biographical stories. But I like as well to go away for few days, while you would keep an eye on house and animals. That means, that you should be a person loving nature and animals. I would introduce you to stable tasks, handling the horses and the dog. In Winter there is not a lot to do in the garden. Estimated 2-4 hours help a day. With the rest of time you should be able to cope and occupy yourself on my working days. I use to cook balanced meals and I like to eat and having talks together . I appreciate persons who also like to cook and bring new inspiration in my kitchen.
I am living in the canton of Solothurn, in the beautiful hills of the Jura, pretty central of Switzerland. From here you could easily discover the beauty of the most important Swiss cities (Zürich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Geneva, ...). In addition there are many hiking options directly from the house into the hills.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Sustainability
Culture
Self development
Farming
Charity work
Cooking & food
Plant care
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Books
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Writing
Animals
Nature
Winter sports
Mountain
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I guess thanks to my big circle of friends you could have a glimpse into some Swiss families. You will experience very closely how Swiss people function and explore Swiss nature. I am a teacher, teaching foreigners in German. So if you are interested to learn the language I could assist you easily.
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Help
Help with the horses in the stable and going for walks with the dog. Doing some regular household tasks, like cleaning the livingroom, cooking, etc
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have a spacious bedroom with your own bath and toilet. The kitchen and a very big living room we share. I like to cook and eat together.
What else ...
My village is rural but at the same time very central. By bus (2 times per hour) you reach the main trainstation. From there you are within an hour in Lucerne, Zürich, Basel, Bern, Neuchatel, a bit longer for Geneva. In the winter you can skiing or you have a lot of opportunites to discover the hills by snowshoes (if there is enough snow)
My neighborhood is very friendly and open. But not all people speak English
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I can easily accomodate digital nomads. I had already 3 of them. You can work in your room or at the table in the kitchen or in the living room. There is space enough and good internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
Enough space to park a camper van.
Can possibly accept pets
I have a dog. So why not a second dog - as long it is well trained and has a good behaviour.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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She is extremely caring and kindhearted, enthusiastic, and passionate about so many different things, communicative, patient, open-minded and non-judgemental, an amazing cook, and so much more.
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