Help needed caring for our vineyards in Gunten on the lake of Thun, Switzerland

Switzerland

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09/07/2019
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Description
We are a patchwork family living in Bern and Gunten. We have set up an organic vineyard overlooking the lake of Thun and care for it according to biodynamic principles.
Type of help
Farmstay
Help
We need help digging out bramble roots and help with looking after our vines according to the biodynamic principles, which involves quite a lot of weeding.
Languages spoken
Swiss-German, German, English, French, a bit of Italian
Accommodation
We have one extra room with two beds in it.
What else ...
The area we live in is called the Berner Oberland (Bernese Alps) - very famous high mountains (Eiger, Jungfrau...), nice for hiking. The Jungfrau cog railway goes to the Jungfrau railway station, the highest in Europe. The area with it's high mountains and lakes is also a perfect place for paragliding, base jumping (if you're mad), sailing and other watersports in Summer and skiing in Winter.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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27/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Archana) for host

This was my second workaway experience and I was a little wary as my first workaway experience had set the bar really high,but I must say that Marc more than measured upto it!:)
Marc is a very generous and trusting host,so you want to put in your best! He made sure I was comfortable and at ease.Working at the vineyard is not at all demanding,it… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rene) for host

Thanks Marc for a great week. I really felt like home.
Balancing on the steep slopes of the vineyard taking out brambles or doing some fencing overlooking the amazing lake of Thun was just like going into an outdoor gym, which I liked very much. Thanks again for your great hospitality and for teaching me how to take care of a vineyard and some… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Harry)

Emma and Harry came to help me in the vineyard for a couple of weeks. I was able to leave them to work by themselves most of the days since I had to wolk in town - this was fine and I am very happy with the work done. Emma and Harry are a wonderful young couple to have staying with you. Thanks a lot Emma and Harry, hope to see you back over here… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Cristian) for host

Marc is by far, the best host. When you stay there you will feel like at home, it doesn't feel like working, it's more like giving back a part of what you receive. Dani and I had a great time there, thank you for that Marc. I hope you can visit us in Costa Rica.

(Excellent )

14/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Cristian)

Christian is a great helper, hard worker and a nice guy to have staying with you. Thanks a lot, Christian! Hope to see you again one day...

(Excellent )

14/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher)

You can't imagine a better helper in the vineyard than Chris - a real pro. It's great to work with and learn from Chris. THANKS!

(Excellent )

14/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)

Martin is a great helper, hard worker and a nice guy to have living with you. Hope to see you again, Martin! Thanks!

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host

I've stayed for 1 week in Gunten and it was a really good experience! Marc and his family are very nice and warm people. They make you feel at home from the beginning! I enjoyed the work on the field (especially with the great views of the lake) and in the evenings we always had interesting conversations. Also the food was always very good! I… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David stayed with us for a week. He's a very nice guy, always willing to help with anything, with a great interest in life and people. David put in some missing takes - you put those in very nicely David, THNKS! - and helped to dig up bramble roots which is a hard Job too. Hope to meet up again one day, Dave!

(Excellent )

03/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

This was my first workaway experience and set the bar very high. The work was rewarding, the views amazing, and the host is wonderful.
After years in libraries and labs, it felt great to get stronger working in the vineyard, and when you need a quick break, theres a bright blue lake, green hills, and white mountains, which can all be taken in at… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Cyrus)

Cyrus stayed with us for a couple of weeks. We enjoyed having him with us a lot and he did a good job in the vineyard where he was weeding and tying the vines to the stakes. We spent the evenings talking about our similar jobs - politics and the media. And we watched a lot of football on tv together. Thanks Cyrus!

(Excellent )

02/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Cyrus) for host

Working in vineyard is one of my aim in my "working holiday" experience. I am so glad that Marc gives me this opportunity.

Working in the field with the amazing view of Lake Thun and Bernese Alps, such a wonderful experience! Marc is a very nice host, I have learnt more about wine and the biodynamic principles that he works on the field.… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben & Elly)

Elly and Ben stayed with us for a couple of weeks, mostly rainy days but still they kept on going in the vineyard even when drenched to the bone. Elly and Ben are a wonderful young couple and very keen on helping in the house too. We very nmucgh appreciated their help in the kitchen. THANKS!

(Excellent )

13/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ben & Elly) for host

We spent two weeks at this Workaway, and had such a great time. The family were incredibly welcoming and shortly after arriving we felt very comfortable there. The food was always delicious, and always with a vegetarian option for us. The work was not too much, and Marc explained things very well so we were always confident in what we were doing.… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela & Russell)

Daniela and Russell are a wonderful, committed and trustworthy couple. We very much enjoyed them staying with us and I highly apreciate the big change they made to the vineyard. THANKS for all the weeding!!!

(Excellent )

27/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Daniela & Russell) for host

Russell and I had an amazing time working in the vineyard at Marc's place. He and his family were extremely welcoming and the view from the vineyard was incredible. You are close to a beautiful lake as well as many destinations that can be reached by bus, including Interlaken! We cannot give enough praise to Marc for our amazing time here in… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Becky & Brett)

Becky and Brett stayed with us for about 3 weeks, they were a big help in the vineyard, did all the weeding and made the place look great - very reliable people indeed. And Becky and Brett are wonderful people to have staying with you. THANKS!!!

(Excellent )

22/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Becky & Brett) for host

We stayed with Marc and the family for 2 weeks. We were involved in weeding and other jobs at the vineyard. The vineyard has a beautiful view of the Niesen. The whole family made us feel very welcome and included us in family gatherings. Marc gave us a bus pass to explore the area. There was always yummy fresh bread every morning. Coco made… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)

Sebastian came to help for three weeks, together with Paulina. The two of them are hard workers, very reliable people and a great help in the house too. Thanks you soooo much, we very much apreciated having you with us and hope to see you again one day!

(Excellent )

12/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host

Wow the experience there was amazing!!! always was a pleasure to work in the field, is a hard work, but with that view you never get tired hahaha...

I was there for 3 weeks and 2 days and Mark, Coco and family made me really feel like home. They expect me to work only the right amount of hours and they encourage you to explore the beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

I stayed with Marc, Coco and their family for about a week and a half in October. It was a wonderful experience, and as my first workaway it set the bar very high. In the field I helped Marc plant the vines and weeded the lanes when I was there alone. The work was very therapeutic and never felt like too much--a few hours each day with the freedom… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)

Jessica came to help us in the vineyard for a couple of weeks. She was a great help and made a tremendous effort to get all the vines planted. Jessica was happy even to work in the mud when it rained, she is very eager to learn about farming and she was a great to have around in the house too, always offering her help with anything that needed to… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcus & James)

James and Markus are very nice guys to have staying with you. They were a great help to us in the vineyard which they worked in for two weeks. Most of the time I had to leave it to them which was fine, they managed very well without me being there with them. THANKS!

(Excellent )

02/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina)

Paulina came to help for two weeks, together with Sabastian. The two of them are hard workers, very reliable people and a great help in the house too. Thanks you soooo much, we very much apreciated having you with us!

(Excellent )

30/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Paulina) for host

I spent 2 weeks with Marc and his family, was one of the best experiences in workaway, because the work's place has amazing view, I really enjoyed to work there and I enjoyed my free time getting to know surrounding.
I think I help him as much as I could and in the same time I received so nice exchange.
I felt part of his family per 2 weeks, I… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

I stayed a week in Gunten, working in the vineyard, located beautifully with view at the lake of Thun. I really liked the work, it was really rewarding and I still had plenty of time to do other things in the afternoon.
Marc & Coco were such nice people, and they made me feel very welcome. I will definetely come back once to taste the wine!… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)

Charlotte is such a nice person to have helping you, she wants to lay hand on anything, she is eager to learn, she's a great help. She spent a week with us and we enjoyed her being here very much, hope to meet again. We definately recommend, THANKS!

(Excellent )

06/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)

Eric came to help us for a couple of weeks, in fact he was our first workawayer. And the experience of having Eric with us was great. We all enjoyed him being with us very much and he was a terrific help in the vineyard. We definately recommend Eric, THANKS!

(Excellent )

06/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Meghan & Hunter)

We were very lucky to have Meghan and Hunter here with us to help in the vineyard and even stay while we went off on a holiday. Meghan and Hunter are very reliable people and a really nice couple, we enjoyed spending time with them and can definately recommend them to anyone.
THANKS!

(Very good )

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