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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.
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 (cutting trees, mowing the lawn, collecting branches, picking weeds, oiling and painting wood, sweeping,…) and our vegetable patch.
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 (1* week or less).
We would be very grateful if we find help (feeding, cleaning stable, paddocks and pasture, brushing the horses etc.)., too.
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.
You would also learn a lot about animals (also taking care of old and sick animals) and farm life (growing crops, gardening, etc.)
We are situated in the countryside directly next to the forest and surrounded by many fields. 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 10 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.
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 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
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
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
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 in the garden like mowing the lawn, cutting tree branches, weeding, water the plants
- Help with the housework (cleaning, organising, laundry)
- Do some other tasks on the farm. There is always something to do here.
- 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!
- 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
- 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: IntermediateThis 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
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 ...
Since the job is also to take care of the animals, 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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (23)
She loves to bake and she prepared delicious meals and jam.
She helped us with the animals, in the garden and… read more
I stayed a week but i made super nice memory. I am going to remember forever for sure
Kerstin family is very kind and lovely. Off course lovely dogs and horses as well
There is wonderful house and garden.I was so comfortable
I almost cried when I left here.
I hope see you soon.take care. love you
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She loves to bake and she prepared delicious meals and jam.
She helped us with the animals, in the garden and… read more
I stayed a week but i made super nice memory. I am going to remember forever for sure
Kerstin family is very kind and lovely. Off course lovely dogs and horses as well
There is wonderful house and garden.I was so comfortable
I almost cried when I left here.
I hope see you soon.take care. love you
I have really enjoyed my time at their place, with them, the dogs and the horses. I love how all the animals have their own character and that they are all so funny and unique.
my time there was full with delicious… read more
I wish she could stay forever. But that would be selfish,… read more
You can tell that Kerstin really loves her animals by the way she cares for them with such dedication. It is so much fun to just chat with Kerstin, Mina, or Darius, watch some trash tv or get a… read more
First of all, the animals, they are all so sweet, theres some work that could be hard if you don't like hard work, but its rewarding. There is always something to do in the house or the yard and i loved it. In the same time life was quite slow, perfect for pondering.
Secondly, the people, Kerstin,… read more
I stayed with Kerstin, Mina and Darius for 7 weeks during November and December and I felt like a part of the family really soon. They are such open-minded, kind, honest and caring people, who can share a lot of knowledge especially about sick animals with you. I… read more
I was nearly two months in the finca, learning a lot about horses and even more about alimentation.
I really enjoyed the time spent with Kerstin, Darius, and Mina and hope to see them again in Italy.
Suerte, Vlad
I enjoyed the time in Kerstins finca and with her family. she is so friendly and lovely. this host was perfect to stay because the finca is good for brainstorming. the work with all… read more
I had a funny and lovely time. I hope we will see you again.
Much love and all the best.
The animals are very cute and well educated. If you… read more
Wish you the… read more
First of all, the family is so Nice and attentive, they suggest themselves to pick me up from the AirPort and everyday was asking am I okay, if I need something. Second, it is so Nice to be a part of this… read more
Few words about the work: if you don't like animals and housekeeping, you can find it boring, because it consists of all day routine. But if not, you enjoy it. Moreover the work is easy and you can learn how to take care of animals (horses,… read more
The food was great… read more
Apart from that she’s a fantastic vegan cook and a great photographer. We were very lucky to host her
She's a wonderful cook and probably the politest person we met. It was a pleasure to be able to host her
Someone who is familiar and in love with animals is absolutely right here. No word can describe what I've got here… read more
Work to do… read more
