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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, we are Petra and Dieter (64 and 65 years old), both studied agricultural engineering. Some time ago, we bought a house that is around 200 years old and are renovating it bit by bit ourselves. Our house has a large bee-friendly garden with several hundred roses and hostas. We also have a few fruit trees (apples, plums, pears, etc.). In addition to our old house, Petra loves restoring old wooden furniture as a hobby.

    We are looking for help throughout the year to assist us with the help that needs to be done around the house. Depending on the season and weather, this involves help in the garden or on our fruit trees, restoring old furniture and so on. Feel free to write to us and ask what help is currently available :)

    Our old cat Lucie and Petra's mother Bärbel live with us in the house. As Petra cares for her mother, she moved in with us a few years ago.

    Each helper gets their own room, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the house. We usually eat breakfast and dinner together. At lunchtime, everyone can cater for themselves and cook something or simply take something from the fridge or pantry. Petra usually cooks in the evenings, but everyone is always welcome to help or cook for the family. We are always delighted when workawayers cook traditional dishes from their home countries for us. We buy locally from the butcher in the neighbouring village and the local bakery. However, you are also free to cater for yourself.
    It is important to us that we live together as a family and not like a ‘hotel’. We help each other so that cultural exchange can take place.

    In October, we enjoy going to the nearby forests to gather mushrooms and love sharing our knowledge of edible mushrooms.
    Right next door, there's a small indoor swimming pool. Additionally, there are many lakes around our village where you can swim. We are also close to various sightseeing destinations like Regensburg or Nuremberg.

    We are looking forward seeing you and would be happy to welcome you in our lovely home.

    IMPORTANT: Please do not send requests for stays if this month in the calendar is marked red. We receive a lot of requests every day and cannot always answer them all. Unfortunately, we do not have the time to write several emails every day. Since we receive requests despite the calendar is marked, other requests unfortunately go under.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Farming
    Culture
    Sustainability
    Pets
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in Schwarzenfeld wich is located not far from Regensburg and Nuremberg. These are two of the nicest cities in bavaria with many sightseeing opportunities.
    With us, you can learn how to restore old wooden furniture and renovate a house. We can also teach you about regional edible mushrooms and wild berries/plums (depending on the season).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    - Picking up fruits
    - Gardening
    - Housekeeping
    - Restoring old wooden furniture
    - Trimming rosebushes

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You have your own guestroom and privacy.
    You can have breakfast, lunch and dinner with the whole family if you want.
    We have one cat. It should be no problem for you and no pet allergy.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    On your sparetime you can explore our beatiful hometown and landscapes. You can travel to near big cities and see some sights. Also we can do some activities together if you'd like to.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Lucie

Host ref number: 469792775755

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Stacks of black plastic crates are filled with freshly harvested apples. The apples are various shades of red, yellow, and green, indicating freshness and variety.
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