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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
22 Jun 2026
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Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
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Feedback
7
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ID verified
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
Details
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Description
We are a multilingual Swiss / British family with a student son who has Down Syndrom. We have travelled extensively and lived in the Middle East, in Africa the US and several places in Europe. We have many interests such as the outdoors, arts, and many more.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Videography
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Sustainability
Culture
Plant care
Music
History
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Performing arts
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can enjoy time in Switzerland and get to know its people. Do touristy things or enjoy the outdoors. Meet people, practice your german. Go trekking or take pictures of Appenzell and the mountains.
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Help
At the moment, we need to get some order into the garden and the house. We spend also time in a farmhouse a few miles away. Depending on your talents and interests, we will find something interesting to do for you in the garden and or the house.
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Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Your own comfortable room is waiting for you in a lovely wooden chalet. The bathroom has to be shared. We can cook and eat together or you can do your own cooking, it is up to you.
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What else ...
If you like you can accompany Damian on his rail pass to anywhere in Switzerland for free. Our house and farm are in Eastern Switzerland near the UNESCO heritage site of St. Gallen and the picturesque Appenzell. There is a lovely forest just outside the house and mountains for trekking excursions not far away.
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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
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
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Ursula is a wonderful host: kind, intelligent, communicative, and easygoing. Despite my lack of gardening knowledge, she patiently taught me everything from the basics. I … read more
She did all the jobs, we showed her to perfection and with great speed. She was eager to learn new things in household and garden. Sam showed to Damian the use of Instagram and how to make better … read more
I stayed with Ursula and Damian from 1st September until 24th September 2022. They are my first host family I have as a workawayer and I couldn’t ask for better. I would stay longer if I have the chance but had to leave early to attend university for my Masters degree program.
I helped them to make videos of Damian of his piece “I … read more
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Ursula is a wonderful host: kind, intelligent, communicative, and easygoing. Despite my lack of gardening knowledge, she patiently taught me everything from the basics. I … read more
She did all the jobs, we showed her to perfection and with great speed. She was eager to learn new things in household and garden. Sam showed to Damian the use of Instagram and how to make better … read more
I stayed with Ursula and Damian from 1st September until 24th September 2022. They are my first host family I have as a workawayer and I couldn’t ask for better. I would stay longer if I have the chance but had to leave early to attend university for my Masters degree program.
I helped them to make videos of Damian of his piece “I … read more
