Help with art projects and gardening at our monastery on the Polish border in Ostritz, Germany

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  Description

  We are a Cistercian Sisters Community in the East of Germany at the border with Poland. Our monastery was founded in 1234, and it is with full of culture and nature. The architecture of the monastery is partly Baroque. The architecture speaks itself the history of the monastery. The monastery is situated just next to the Neisse river and there is a long Neisse river trail where you can take a nice walk or jog. Although it is a big monastery, now we are only a small community. Since we are contemplative sisters, there are opportunities to have meditation and prayers. However, we are very open to the society, especially young people with innovative ideas. We serve the society not only through prayers, contemplation and spiritual support, but also with our handwork and art. We have several interesting projects for the sewing-room, bakery, the garden and some small maintanance and renovation works.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  All our sisters in the community and the people working with us speak German and some sisters speak English too. Some workers speak German and Polish. It would be a good opportunity for the travellers to learn languages. Of course the main benefit would be the experiencing and learning Christian contemplative life in certain extent of silence. If you are interested in Cistercian spirituality, here you can learn a lot about it.

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  Help

  There are projects such as making small souvenirs or decorating candles, baking, making jams, and housekeeping tasks.
  There are also projects such as small renovations and house maintenance, and gardening - creating a herb garden.
  The tasks are given for 4 to 5 hours a day with free weekends.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  Dutch: 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.
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  Accommodation

  There are singel rooms with bed, night table, a table and chair for writing, a coupboard and a sink to wash your face. There are common bathromms and toilets. The rooms are nonsmoking rooms equipped with central heating system and fire alarm.

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  What else ...

  During the free time, you can take a walk, cycle, jog or take a train or bus to nearby cities. The bus stop and train stations are at walking distance. Nearby cities such as Görlitz and Zittau are interesting places with wonderful nature such as nature park and lakes.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Such as translation of our website to another language.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week