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Last replied
13 Oct 2026
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Description
We are a couple with a big ornamental garden, vegetable garden, some chicken, a cat and a dog.
We live in a beautiful region next to the Black Forest, not far from Freiburg, Basel (CH) and Strasbourg (FR).
Closed by, nice middle-age towns are easily reachable with our bikes.
We are both professional gardeners and we can provide expertise and experience in gardening.
Languages: German, English and some French. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Sustainability
Events & social
Pets
Farming
Cooking & food
Languages
Gardening
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
For us is cooking and eating together one of the best ways to come in cultural exchange.
And while working with us in our garden, you learn a lot about gardening - and also about yourself.
The best thing is the alliance of both: a good and healthy meal after a day with good physical work - and later sometimes long and wonderful conversations... -
Help
We need help in gardening, small constructions, wood-cutting and also in house and kitchen.
We offer free board and lodging and expect help for 4-5 hours the day 5 days/week . -
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate -
Accommodation
1 bedroom in our house
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What else ...
In your time off you can explore the surrounding by bicycle( there are nice villages and also every kind of supermarkets). On weekend we often plan together sightseeing or hiking tours in the Black Forest..
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Lotta
Host ref number: 424291656239
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29 Jul 2026
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
Unforgettable experience !
I had a wonderful time during my stay with Dorothea and Albrecht. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed into their home.
The daily routine and tasks were very well organized, which made everything clear and smooth from day one. On top of that, I really enjoyed the cultural exchange, we had great conversations, … read more
I had a wonderful time during my stay with Dorothea and Albrecht. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed into their home.
The daily routine and tasks were very well organized, which made everything clear and smooth from day one. On top of that, I really enjoyed the cultural exchange, we had great conversations, … read more
29 Jul 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
We had two very good weeks with Victor, he worked a lot in our garden. He has physical force and brain, that's a good combination.
And we laughed a lot, had nice meals together and interesting discussions.
He is always welcome again!
And we laughed a lot, had nice meals together and interesting discussions.
He is always welcome again!
1 Mar 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt & Ruthi)
Ruthi and Matt stayed with us for 2 weeks in February. They were well organized. And although the weather wasn't good, they worked every day outside. They tidied up our big garden from winter status and loaded the trailer several times with all the branches and leaves.
(And they had luck: the last days here spring was arriving!)
(And they had luck: the last days here spring was arriving!)
14 Dec 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Raul)
Raul stayed here spontaneous for four days. He worked a lot, wasn't afraid for the cold and wet weather and he did all the work very well.
He was interested in everything and we had an good exchange about cultural themes. He is friendly and he left the place very tidy.
All the best for him!
He was interested in everything and we had an good exchange about cultural themes. He is friendly and he left the place very tidy.
All the best for him!
14 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Raul) for host
I’m very grateful to Doro and Albrecht for hosting me, especially because my plans changed last minute. I asked if a short stay was possible, and they kindly said yes. Even though I stayed only three days, it was an intense and beautiful cultural exchange, and the three full days I spent with them were truly meaningful.
Doro is incredibly … read more
Doro is incredibly … read more
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29 Jul 2026
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
Unforgettable experience !
I had a wonderful time during my stay with Dorothea and Albrecht. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed into their home.
The daily routine and tasks were very well organized, which made everything clear and smooth from day one. On top of that, I really enjoyed the cultural exchange, we had great conversations, … read more
I had a wonderful time during my stay with Dorothea and Albrecht. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed into their home.
The daily routine and tasks were very well organized, which made everything clear and smooth from day one. On top of that, I really enjoyed the cultural exchange, we had great conversations, … read more
29 Jul 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
We had two very good weeks with Victor, he worked a lot in our garden. He has physical force and brain, that's a good combination.
And we laughed a lot, had nice meals together and interesting discussions.
He is always welcome again!
And we laughed a lot, had nice meals together and interesting discussions.
He is always welcome again!
1 Mar 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt & Ruthi)
Ruthi and Matt stayed with us for 2 weeks in February. They were well organized. And although the weather wasn't good, they worked every day outside. They tidied up our big garden from winter status and loaded the trailer several times with all the branches and leaves.
(And they had luck: the last days here spring was arriving!)
(And they had luck: the last days here spring was arriving!)
14 Dec 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Raul)
Raul stayed here spontaneous for four days. He worked a lot, wasn't afraid for the cold and wet weather and he did all the work very well.
He was interested in everything and we had an good exchange about cultural themes. He is friendly and he left the place very tidy.
All the best for him!
He was interested in everything and we had an good exchange about cultural themes. He is friendly and he left the place very tidy.
All the best for him!
14 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Raul) for host
I’m very grateful to Doro and Albrecht for hosting me, especially because my plans changed last minute. I asked if a short stay was possible, and they kindly said yes. Even though I stayed only three days, it was an intense and beautiful cultural exchange, and the three full days I spent with them were truly meaningful.
Doro is incredibly … read more
Doro is incredibly … read more
5 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
Staying with Doro and Albrecht was such a wholesome experience. They are very welcoming and treated me with great food and fun conversation. The work was fair and a good learning experience. On my days off they took me around the Black Forest for site seeing. Kind people with good hearts, I highly recommend them.
2 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)
Ryan stayed around 10 days with us and we had a good time together.
His main work was the cutting of a lot of bushes (balls and hedges) with the garden shears. He did that with patience and perseverance! Also the other works he got done like we told him.
He was well-organized and the communication was easy.
We wish him a good time in Europa.
His main work was the cutting of a lot of bushes (balls and hedges) with the garden shears. He did that with patience and perseverance! Also the other works he got done like we told him.
He was well-organized and the communication was easy.
We wish him a good time in Europa.
6 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Vivianne & Pepijn)
Vivianne and Pepijn stayed 10 days with us. We worked a lot in the garden, they had f.e.to cut hedges (and blackberries!) and to load the trailer several times. Although they were coming direct from school and are not at all used to work physical, they worked a lot and were really helpful. They were well organised, interested and the communication
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5 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fredy) for host
My stay with Doro and Albrecht was absolutely amazing they are very great human beings they help me most than I expected and show me a lot about the local culture, food, places , I definitely enjoy very much staying with you, and I will miss you, I only have good and unforgettable moments, thank you very much, hope to stay in contact and I whish
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19 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fredy)
We had a really good time with Fredy! He worked prudently and with perseverance, the communication in English (we don't speak a word Spanish) was easy and we had interesting conversations. He worked mainly in the garden and was very interested in learning new things. It was his first travel to another continent and he was curious for everything.
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26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Molène & Bastien) for host
We spent 2 wonderful weeks with Doro and Albrecht. They welcomed us warmly into their daily lives and into their magnificent, very large garden ;)
Our tasks were mainly garden maintenance: cutting weeds, trimming hedges, preparing the vegetable garden for the summer, etc. We were mostly on our own, with specific tasks to carry out. We were mainly … read more
Our tasks were mainly garden maintenance: cutting weeds, trimming hedges, preparing the vegetable garden for the summer, etc. We were mostly on our own, with specific tasks to carry out. We were mainly … read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kasimir)
Kasimir is a young, friendly and good working man. He did a lot of winter work in our garden, cutting, digging, loading the trailer. We had a good week with him, with a lot of conversation, laughing together and good meals.
27 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kasimir) for host
Manfred and Doro are a lovly couple to stay with. I enjoyed every Day of my short stay! At this place you can learn much about gardening Work, which is really peacefull, eat good food and stay with a couple you feel familiar with in an Instant. If you want a workexperience, away from Stress and in Peaceful Nature, this is the right place for you!
9 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Selma Wavold) for host
My stay with Doro and Albrecht was wonderfull. The work consisted mostly of weeding the beds, harvesting and cutting the vegetables. They are very flexible with the work and take your plans and thoughts into consideration. Even though i was only there for ten days they took me on several memorable excursions where i really got to experience the
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7 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marieke)
Die zwei Wochen mit Marieke waren sehr schön! Sie hatte bei ihrer Arbeit eine Pause genommen, um sich zu erholen -- und dann kam sie zu uns und hat ganz viel gearbeitet. Ich glaube aber (und hoffe es), dass dieses Arbeiten im Garten und rund ums Haus gut waren für die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden. Es waren zwei sehr volle und turbulente Wochen
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25 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marieke) for host
Es war wunderbar, Zeit mit Doro und Albrecht zu verbringen und in ihrem Garten zu arbeiten. Sie haben einen wunderschönen, natürlichen Garten, in dem es immer mehr als genug zu tun gibt. Die Arbeit war sehr abwechslungsreich. Ich habe das Essen, die Gespräche, ihre Ruhe, ihre Erklärungen und ihre Aufmerksamkeit genossen. Besonders gut hat mir das
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15 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica & William) for host
I spent two weeks with Doro, Albrecht and Silvan and really had a great time, that went by way too quickly. I felt like part of the family straight away and enjoyed lots of tasty meals and the daily special porridge breakfast creation and the lunch spinning cheese board! :)
I worked in their huge beautiful garden and had lots of fun doing so. Some … read more
I worked in their huge beautiful garden and had lots of fun doing so. Some … read more
11 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Riccardo) for host
My experience here has been very peaceful and easy. They are very nice people and very kind and the job is not too difficult. If you want to visit the south of Germany, I think this is one of the best places you can go.
30 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Florian & Chloé) for host
We spend almost 3 weeks with Doro and her lovely family and we had a wonderful time!
The minute we arrived in their house we felt like home, they were welcoming to us and speak with us in french sometimes. We had some precious times around excellent diner sharing our experiences.
They were very flexible with the work and let us organize as we … read more
The minute we arrived in their house we felt like home, they were welcoming to us and speak with us in french sometimes. We had some precious times around excellent diner sharing our experiences.
They were very flexible with the work and let us organize as we … read more
25 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Águeda) for host
I stayed with Doro, Albrecht and Silvan for two weeks and a half. It was my first workaway experience and it was all and more than I had hoped for.
The house was peaceful, the surroundings were great to go out with the bike and explore. The train station was near, so visiting Freiburg or other bigger cities was easy.
The work (in the garden … read more
The house was peaceful, the surroundings were great to go out with the bike and explore. The train station was near, so visiting Freiburg or other bigger cities was easy.
The work (in the garden … read more
16 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Greta) for host
I spent nearly three weeks with Dorothea, Albrecht and Silvan and it was a wonderful experience.
I highly recommend a visit, as on the one hand the work that needs to be done (weeding, seeding, potting, vegetable garden etc.) is very doable and enjoyable.
Theres always a dog, cat or chickens around to help and you never get bored or forced to do … read more
I highly recommend a visit, as on the one hand the work that needs to be done (weeding, seeding, potting, vegetable garden etc.) is very doable and enjoyable.
Theres always a dog, cat or chickens around to help and you never get bored or forced to do … read more
2 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Filip) for host
What a wonderful experience! I spent 10 days with Doro, Albrecht and Silvan, and this has really been one of the best experiences of my life. All family-members are very friendly and open-minded, and you quickly notice, that they care about their workers. I did most of my work in the garden, and that was very nice. We had a lot of good and
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22 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
We had a really great time with Andrea. You can tell her what to do and she worked for her own and with pleasure. She worked in our big garden, weeding, cutting, cleaning very successfull. We had good conversations and we laughed a lot together! Always welcome again....
24 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aurora) for host
I think I've found some friends for life.
I spent a month with Doro, Albrecht and Silvan and it was perfect. It was my first workaway experience but also my first time far from home for such a long period and they couldn't be more welcoming and nicer. The affection that I feel for them will never be forgotten.
Working with them was never too … read more
I spent a month with Doro, Albrecht and Silvan and it was perfect. It was my first workaway experience but also my first time far from home for such a long period and they couldn't be more welcoming and nicer. The affection that I feel for them will never be forgotten.
Working with them was never too … read more
10 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
a tad late on this...stayed with doro, albrecht and silvan for about a week and a half in april. had the best time!!!
the family are warm, welcoming people with a brilliant sense of humour. from the first day i was there i felt super at ease and comfortable in their home. we ate a lot of tasty meals together in their amazing schwimmbad, and had … read more
the family are warm, welcoming people with a brilliant sense of humour. from the first day i was there i felt super at ease and comfortable in their home. we ate a lot of tasty meals together in their amazing schwimmbad, and had … read more
14 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lachlan) for host
Sorry for late feedback!
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for better hosts than Doro and Albertch. I felt immediately welcomed into the family. The work was straightforward and the hours were very flexible- giving you plenty of time to sightsee around the best part of Germany (in my opinion). It was great walking and … read more
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for better hosts than Doro and Albertch. I felt immediately welcomed into the family. The work was straightforward and the hours were very flexible- giving you plenty of time to sightsee around the best part of Germany (in my opinion). It was great walking and … read more
22 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Harley & Erin)
We had such a good time with Erin and Harley! Although the weather wasn't very inviting they worked a lot and stayed in a good mood. We realy laughed a lot together and it was sad to say goodby...
So we hope too we will meet again one day!
So we hope too we will meet again one day!
18 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Harley & Erin) for host
We are so glad that we got to workaway with Doro, Albrecht, & Silvan. They are a great family and we enjoyed getting to know them very much! The work was flexible and easy going, mostly gardening and some fencing. Aside from work we had lots of interesting coversations, lots of laughs, we went sledding, made kiwi chutney, and were able to spend
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5 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ombeline) for host
Mon séjour chez ces hôtes a été absolument formidable! Une vraie rencontre humaine. J'ai été chaleureusement accueillie, je me suis très vite sentie comme à la maison. Maison absolument géniale d'ailleurs, un grand parc très arboré, un grand jardin, on s'y sent si bien... Ce ne sont plus des hôtes mais des amis que je compte bien revoir dans les
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5 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marina serena) for host
Staying with this family can only makes one appreciate even more the nature and what it has o offer. Dorothea and Albrecht,they are both so very passionate about their jobs..you cant help to feel the same:-)
They were very kind with me, and patient with my no-existant knowledge of german..It was definately a good experience I'd recommend..I … read more
They were very kind with me, and patient with my no-existant knowledge of german..It was definately a good experience I'd recommend..I … read more
24 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hans) for host
schade, dass ich nur die kurze zeit mit euch verbringen konnte. ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt bei euch, gute entspannte atmosphäre.
würde mich freuen wieder einmal bei euch sein zu dürfen. danke nochmals, euch allen.
würde mich freuen wieder einmal bei euch sein zu dürfen. danke nochmals, euch allen.
2 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Noora) for host
This place is an absolute paradise for anyone interested in gardening and plants: varied work in a fascinating environment and lots to learn about. I'm very happy that I was able to stay here for three weeks.
The athmosphere is warm and home-like, and I always enjoyed the time spend together with the family - conversations, laughter, tasty … read more
The athmosphere is warm and home-like, and I always enjoyed the time spend together with the family - conversations, laughter, tasty … read more
26 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
4 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Wilhelm & Karolin)
We are very glad to have met Wilhelm.
He is a really well organised and hard working man, very friendly and interested in many things.
Whatever he is working on, he always finds good solutions to do it.
He builds and repairs roofs, gates, fences, does a great job on weeding and everything else that has to be done around house and garden. … read more
He is a really well organised and hard working man, very friendly and interested in many things.
Whatever he is working on, he always finds good solutions to do it.
He builds and repairs roofs, gates, fences, does a great job on weeding and everything else that has to be done around house and garden. … read more
4 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Wilhelm & Karolin) for host
We've stayed with Doro and Albrecht for about a month and loved it! They really made us feel welcome and part of their family. The garden is such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy, which we did frequently after work. Walking Cayenne in the morning was one of the best times of day. We would like to thank you for the lovely home-cooked meals and
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29 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (DaniAline) for host
This was our first time in Germany, and this family introduced the country to us in a wonderful way. They took us to beautiful places in the region and were always willing to help us get around and visit as many places as we could. The work was varied, from gardening to construction, hard at times, but fair and enjoyable. Doro and Albrecht went
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1 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
We had a very good time with Jakub!
He liked the work in the garden, he worked on his own and very reliable.
And he loved to explore the surrounding area by bike.
He is well organised and a good cook. All the best, Jakub!
He liked the work in the garden, he worked on his own and very reliable.
And he loved to explore the surrounding area by bike.
He is well organised and a good cook. All the best, Jakub!
28 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host
I have spent two weeks with this kind and generous family. There is relaxed atmosphere in their garden, so it was a joy to help them with gardening. I recommend this placement without a slightest doubt.
21 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Jessica) for host
Doro and Albrecht have a lovely home and were incredibly engaging and hospitable. They have marshmallow hearts! <3 <3
We stayed with them for 2 weeks and it was our first workaway experience. Since then we have done workaway several more times and we still think back to how comfortable it was at their home.
They make an excellent wiped cream … read more
We stayed with them for 2 weeks and it was our first workaway experience. Since then we have done workaway several more times and we still think back to how comfortable it was at their home.
They make an excellent wiped cream … read more
12 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I can only agree with the previous workawayers. It has been a really great time, and I think that a 1-week stay was rather short too. Even so, all of the family and friends have made me feel very welcome and I am very happy that I have met them and so many other people as I went along with the invitations for wonderful evenings. I was there in
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26 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose Miguel)
Wir hatten 3 gute Wochen zusammen, wir haben richtig gut miteinander arbeiten können, hatten schöne Gespräche und vergnügte Mahlzeiten.
Jose ist ein freundlicher, gut organisierter Mensch, der richtig zupacken kann, sich für alles interessiert, Spaß an der Arbeit hat und gerne Neues lernt.
Wir freuen uns, wenn er nochmal hierher kommt.
Jose ist ein freundlicher, gut organisierter Mensch, der richtig zupacken kann, sich für alles interessiert, Spaß an der Arbeit hat und gerne Neues lernt.
Wir freuen uns, wenn er nochmal hierher kommt.
3 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jose Miguel) for host
Hallo everyone!
I lived here for almost 3 weeks, and I just cant find anything negative to say. I had such a great time. The family is so friendly and welcoming, and they care a lot about the helpers. The work is not hard at all, the room was super warm and confortable, and they cook just great. I will really miss them, and all the long … read more
I lived here for almost 3 weeks, and I just cant find anything negative to say. I had such a great time. The family is so friendly and welcoming, and they care a lot about the helpers. The work is not hard at all, the room was super warm and confortable, and they cook just great. I will really miss them, and all the long … read more
23 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host
I still regret that I stayed only one week with this extremely lovely family.
They are fantastic and treated me like a member of the family or even better than that.
Staying with the Pichotka family was a short but enriching period of my life. They showed me around, we went to some wonderful places near to where they live and I REALLY enjoyed … read more
They are fantastic and treated me like a member of the family or even better than that.
Staying with the Pichotka family was a short but enriching period of my life. They showed me around, we went to some wonderful places near to where they live and I REALLY enjoyed … read more
