Help us around the house and garden at an old farmhouse in Toggenburg, Switzerland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm a retired teacher for children with special needs, living in a former old farmhouse in common with my partner in a little village in the county of Toggenburg. In the summer the garden is beautiful an the life is easy. In winter it's more arduous, only the living room can be heated by the tiled stove. I like to give a shelter to travellers and I'm glad if you take over little jobs in and around the house, the help isn't hard. Very often my grandchildren are here. This way of travelling gives enrichment and developping by sharing the experiences. Myself I like the simple Interrail travelling with my partner.

    Capacity: One individual as mentioned, or couple (with max. 2 children).

    Our house is non smoking area. (Smoking is possible in the garden)

    Ich bin eine pensionierte Heilpädagogin und wohne in einem ehemaligen alten grossen Bauernhaus gemeinsam mit meinem Partner in einem kleinen Dorf im Toggenburg. Im Sommer ist der Garten schön und das Leben einfach. Im Winter ist es beschwerlicher, denn nur die Stube kann mit dem Kachelofen geheizt werden. Gerne gebe ich Reisenden ein Dach über dem Kopf und bin froh, wenn Sie mir Arbeiten im und rund ums Haus abnehmen. Die Arbeit ist überschaubar. Sehr oft sind meine Enkelkinder bei mir. Diese Art zu reisen gefällt mir und erlaubt eine gegenseitige Bereicherung wenn Reiseerlebnisse, Haltungen und Ansichten ausgetauscht werden. Ich selber schätze das einfache Interrail-Reisen, mit meinem Partner.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Opportunity to experience small farms up close. Wide range of cultural activities in Toggenburg.

    Gelegenheit landwirtschaftliche Kleinbetriebe aus der Nähe zu erleben. Breites Kulturangebot im Toggenburg.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    If for a change the guests will cook, we'll appreciate.

    Wenn zur Abwechslung die Gäste kochen, freut uns das.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Beginner
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Simple room, shared bathroom, common meals possible as well as to use the kitchen for own cooking. you may also use the living rooms. If you want you can participate at the family life.

    Einfaches Zimmer, Gemeinschaftsbad, Gelegenheit am Tisch mitzuessen. Die Küche kann um eigenes Essen zuzubereiten mitzubenützt werden, ebenso die Wohnräume. Wenn gewünscht auch Familienanschluss.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Krinau is a farmer village in a little valley of the Toggenburg. Plenty of possibilities for hiking and also skiing in Winter. Bus to the main valley. Good public transport to Rapperswil, Zurich, St. Gall (monastery, UNESCO world heritage) and so on. The Mount Säntis is quite close.

    Krinau ist ein Bergbauerndorf in einem Seitental des Toggenburgs. Viele Wandermöglichkeiten, und im Winter Skifahren. Busverbindung ins Tal. Gute öV-Verbindungen z.B. nach Rapperswil, Einsiedeln, Zürich, St. Gallen (Kloster, UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe) etc. Auch der Säntis ist nicht weit.

  • 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

Host ref number: 525719514687

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The image depicts a cozy room with a bookshelf, plants, and a doll in a stroller, featuring a window, wooden floor, and ceiling, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts an old, dirty stove with a black top and white body, situated in a kitchen with a tiled wall and floor, featuring a small oven on the left side.
The image depicts a serene snowy village scene, featuring a church steeple, houses, trees, and rolling hills, with a misty atmosphere and a sense of tranquility.
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