Pleasant place near Hameln, Germany invites you to relax and help a little bit

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Hi there! We - my daughter and I - live with our horses and a cat in an old farmhouse with a huge garden and we love to have guests. We already renovated the first floor and it is becoming nice and cozy, but there ist still a lot to do... The goal is to make it a place for many people who love a common togetherness. We had already some wonderful parties with live music, but during this Corona time all is different. Here are many opportunities as for a wood workshop, day care or for any kind of classes - one day! The house has a single location next to a forest and without any neighbors, nevertheless we are only 10 minutes away from the beautiful town Hameln at the river Weser in a hilly landscape and there are many attractions/sightseeing around. Just come and find out!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love to have guests, we both speak English (I lived in the USA for almost 3 years) and we can help you to improve your German language. Here are many attractions in this area and once a month you would have the opportunity to meet many different people and make music all together with lots of different music instruments and hang out at the fire place. That's at a friends house and it is a lot of fun. Once in a while we have garden parties with live music at our house. If you love the nature you will enjoy this place!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We can need help everywhere: in the garden with lots of fruit trees, renovating the house with clay in different colours, wood works, painting walls, building a fence for the horse meadow, sawing wood or finish to renovate the guest room or one of the circus cars. Therefore we are building an outside kitchen and bathroom at the moment.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You can stay in an own unpretentious but homely guestroom with a little bathroom in the house or in a caravan on our property with an outstanding view or in a cirucus car.
What else ...
We are non-smokers and live an easygoing way of life at a wonderful place. If you need to be picked up somewhere just let us know.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a wonderful area with an outstandiing view and an own bathroom and kitchen, also a little pool next to the circus caravan. We love it...
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours help 5 days a week

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28/06/2021

Left by Workawayer (Benedikta) for host

I'm not sure how I can condense my experience at Bettina's paradise into a few lines for this feedback, but I'll give it a go! I was so grateful for the opportunity to spend time in such a beautiful area of Germany with such a lovely, welcoming family. I originally arranged to stay for two weeks in spring and extended by a week as I was able to… read more work remotely and just didn't want to leave! Since then, I already went back once for a long weekend and I hope it won't be the last time!

During my first visit, I spent most of my 'working time' sorting through and clearing out the barn to set up a flea market - lots of interesting things there and this suited me well as I'm more of an organiser than a creative. But Bettina gave me a lot of options as to what I'd like to do, and she's very flexible regarding the tasks and the timing of them. For example, on some days when I had to work remotely for one of my part-time jobs, I could start in the flea market earlier or later and organise my time as it suited me. You'll have a lot of freedom to plan your days here, and everyone helps each other out. I also helped with clearing the stables and sometimes looking after the horses - when I came back for my second stay, did some work in the garden like mowing and planting! The farmhouse changes and evolves with the contributions of every new visitor and it is a really special place to stay.

Whilst the farmhouse is out in the countryside, in a quiet area of fields and woodland (definitely a great place for those who love nature!), there is also lots to see in the area, in and around Hameln. Thank you Jovana, for taking me out to get to know the town and some of the local sights! ;) I managed to do a lot of running, walking and exploring whilst I was there and just by taking a train from Hameln, you can also explore different parts of central and western Germany. Bettina's place is cosy and comfortable, with a great atmosphere for Workawayers and visitors, which made for some fun Rummy and wine evenings and some interesting conversations!

Bettina and Jovana, I hope that we will be friends for life - and I will definitely be back again for one of your famous parties once it's possible again! :) Thank you for welcoming me into your home!

To everyone considering a stay with Bettina, I cannot recommend her enough as a Workaway host. And remember, you're in paradise!

(Excellent )

06/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (esteban & Evgenia)

Esteban was very helpful at our place. He is a young and strong man, who helps, wherever he can. He chopped wood, painted ceilings, cleaned the stable, organized the barn, renovated and even cooked, taught kids English or filmed a wonderful video about our place. We had a great time together. I wish him wonderful experiences in his future!

(Excellent )

20/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (esteban & Evgenia) for host

Amazing place to relax.. to organize yourself.. cozy house at the light of fire in winter.. surrounded by big threes with incredible colors.
good people nice home.. I enjoy everyday of this house and is family. Feels nice a bit of home touch being so far from home.

(Excellent )

10/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Isabella & Tim) for host

If you get a chance to meet Bettina and her wonderful daughter you are really blessed. They are both such beautiful people who are succeeding in creating a place where everybody is and feels welcome, it is something special. We were staying in the circus wagon, it is spacious, adventurous and the enclosed area leaves so much to your imagination,… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella & Tim)

Isabella, Tim, Valerie and Florentine was the first family who stayed with us and in the circus car area with panoramic beauty of nature all around. They spent two weeks with us during the summertime and loved to help active outside and on our property and even made the children playground a nicer place. They are really an adventurous, fun and… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Adolph & Elena) for host

We were very happy that Bettina welcomed us on short notice and with our 3-year olf daughter. We stayed in the circus wagon which was an incredible experience. The communial feeling of the place is something special you can see how many different people contribute to this play to make it what it is now. It is a priveledge for us that we were… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Adolph & Elena)

Adolph and Elena spent only some days with their daughter at our place, but during that time they managed to turn the bathroom in the gardenhouse into a unique place. It was fun to work with Adolph and give the walls an African touch. Elena developed and painted an African style on the floor and the result is outstanding! Thanks so much. We… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Karolina)

Simon and Karolina spent one month with us. During that time they helped a lot to make our place special. They did jobs I would never been able to take care of, especially to climb on high ladders! They complement each other perfectly and made a huge effort to help us. They have a lot of energy and are also very active in sports. Hats off! I wish… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Uwe & Sabine)

It was just a short visit, but wonderful. Hope that they will come again...

(Excellent )

01/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Uwe & Sabine) for host

Unfortunately we only had one day in transit to get to know the project of the two. But we were warmly welcomed and generously entertained. There are a lot of projects where helpers can let off steam depending on their skills. Can imagine to come back again. Until then we wish you many helpers and a good time !!!

(Excellent )

14/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Facundo & Jessamine Joy)

It is actually hard to write this review, but only because it is hard to find the words for this lovely experience. Jess and Facu became part of our small family life. I think one important aspect is that on one hand you can have really deep and interesting conversations and on the other you can end up with tears in your eyes because you laughed… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Facundo & Jessamine Joy) for host

We initially planned to work with Bettina for a week but we were having such a great experience we decided to extend for another week and throughout July. Bettina is a very open-minded, world experienced, caring, fun, thoughtful, giving, knowledgeable of horses (and many other things / life), inspiring, and many other positive things. Her daughter… read more

(Excellent )

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