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Do you love working outdoors and enjoy the peace of the countryside? Join me near Hannover in Germany

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Kerstin. On our farm live two dogs, one of them is really old , the other is walking on three legs. We also have an old sensitive horse, which had really bad experiences in the past and a young pony. We have a large garden full of plants, flowers, hedges and a vegetable patch.

    I am trying to manage all the work by myself beside my job as a teacher, my children Mina (23) and Darius (24) are studying in different cities and not always at home any more. So I would need some help with the general work at home, in the garden and with the animals.

    From spring to autumn we need a lot of help with maintaining our large garden such as cutting trees, mowing the lawn, trimming and maintaining hedges, collecting branches, watering the plants, weeding flower beds, gardening,oiling and painting wood, sweeping,tidying the garden, planting and caring for vegetables and herbs…

    I also need help with the household (cooking, laundry and cleaning).

    We eat a lot of vegetables (some are grown in our garden) , my daughter is vegan, so it would not be a problem if you are too. If you’re not vegetarian though, you would still have to be okay with eating very little meat (less than 1* week).

    We would be very grateful if we find help (feeding, cleaning stable, paddocks and pasture, brushing the horses etc.)., too. Please note that we generally host people who apply for the animal help for at least two months because it takes time for the animals to get used to you and for you to get to know the routine.

    If you enjoy the peace on the countryside, are an animal lover and like the work on a farm please write us a message!

    People who are interested in a longer stay are welcome. There you will get the possibility to improve your German. We would share our language knowledge with you.

    We are situated in the countryside directly next to the forest and surrounded by many fields and a lake is reachable by bike (20min) . You can discover a lot of wildlife like deers, birds, squirrels, etc. There is a bike route to Petershagen which is the next village and the route along the river, Weser, which passes along here is known to be the most beautiful in the whole of Germany.

    It takes 15 minutes with the train to Minden, a lovely nice town, 50 min to Hannover. Also the Steinhuder lake is nearby.

    People who smoke, drink or take drugs are not welcome.

    As well as it is essential that you're not afraid of (large farm) animals and physically hard work (yes, the work is going to be hard!) The tasks are spread throughout the day. The animals are expected to be fed on the weekends too. Nothing for city people who are scared to get their hands dirty. But for us and hopefully you too, it is a reward itself, just seeing how the animals appreciate everything you do for them.


    If you have read this far, it would be great if you would include your favourite meal in your application
    Thank you for taking the time to read our whole profile and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to send us a message. We are looking forward to meeting you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Plant care
    Languages
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Yoga / Wellness
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are very international. I am a native German teacher and we speak German at home. I can help you learn or improve your German. We lived in Mallorca for 10 years. My children went to an english school, so they speak english fluently. We live in a multicultural way and are very open to share our language knowledge with you.
    You would also learn other skills needed on the countryside like taking care of the animals, planting, gardening...
    People who are willing to learn a self sufficient lifestyles are more than welcome.

  • Help

    Help

    - Help in the garden like cutting trees, mowing the lawn, trimming and maintaining hedges, collecting branches, watering the plants, weeding flower beds, gardening,oiling and painting wood, sweeping,tidying the garden, planting and caring for vegetables and herbs…

    - Help with the housework (cleaning, organising, laundry)

    - Do some other tasks on the farm. There is always something to do here.

    -Cooking (preferably plant based), we don't need a master chef- It is alright if you know how to cook some basic things like pasta and vegetables

    -Take care of our animals (horses and dogs). So you must enjoy the animals’ company. You’re out of place if you consider being with animals as work and are counting the hours you spend with them. But if you’re an animal lover like us, and enjoy to give them the love they didn’t get before they came to us, you’re exactly right here!

    - Other abilities are welcome, we cherish every person who helps with different tasks and so adds in their own way to make our home more special.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    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

    We live in on a small farm directly next to the forest. We have a guest room where you wil be sleeping. You would be joining us for for meals, just like any other part of the family. You will be surrounded by animals wherever you go ;)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The work will be spread throughout the whole day (you can’t work 5 hours and then go out). But you will also have some free time to discover Petershagen which is a lovely calm village with a wonderful landscape and the Steinhuder sea is not too far away.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a stable internet connection

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have loads of space so a big campervan wouldn’t be a problem. The whole property is fenced and there is a water supply and electricity outside.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Jule

    Toni

    Caramelo

    Fina

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