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Description
Hello fellow human :) !
We are an international community an hour North of Berlin, Germany. We are living on the land under mighty oak trees since mid 2020, in a former DDR holiday home complex for kids next to the forest.
Currently, we are around 17 adults of mixed ages and 9 kids, one cat and 1 dog. Our dream is to create a lifestyle that is sustainable for the planet and ourselves.
We value conscious and respectful communication, equality amongst all members and appreciation for all age groups and ethnic heritages.
Our main concept and common theme is LOVE and the commitment to say YES to do the work of building bridges between each other.
To continuously come back to our hearts and choose love again and again, living in intimate connection with ourselves, each other and nature.
While we are taking well care of each other, we encourage each person to know and show their own boundaries and value a self-responsible life style.
We have just started a permaculture garden, we plan on using renewable energy, organising our own childcare, and setting up a space for workshops and retreats focused on healing, yoga, meditation, breath work, Kirtan, shamanic rituals, herbs, plant based cooking and more.
Our community is still a baby and needs a lot of care and attention.
If you are willing to support us in this exciting period, let's get in touch!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We consider ourselves a laboratory for authentic and intimate relating, and thus experiment a lot with formats like ZEGG forum, community building and sharing circles.
Some of us are experienced coaches and space holders and very fluent in facilitating, but we also invest in ongoing workshops on community building.
We love having Sunday potlucks, singing circles, womb circles and dance sessions, to which also our Berlin friends like to join from time to time. Sometimes even the sweat lodge awakens to life :)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are only welcoming longer stays of at least a month with the possibility to extend.
Currently we mainly need help with build projects, so carpenter & build skills and a nag for dirty work are highly appreciated :). Cooking vegan, healthy, organic meals for 12-20 people 3-4 times a week, cleaning, washing laundry and main house maintenance are also on our task list.
We are just beginning to experiment with gardening and seeing how the land and creatures are here.
There is not so much work in that area, but your independent work (in case you are experienced) in this area is very welcome!
Also, every second Friday or Saturday we could use some assistance with caring for the children during our meetings.
We ask you to work 5 hours a day with 2 days off per week, that can be chosen freely apart from the weekend meeting days.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
We have lots of space to host you inside our main building, a (maybe shared) room with bed and bedding, and are happy to provide delicious, organic, vegan groceries in exchange for your work.
What else ...
We live surrounded by forest and horse meadows, so taking a walk is always rewarding. You may also use one of our community bikes to explore the neighborhoods.
Berlin is very easily accessible if you crave some city action. If you are into swimming, there is a lake within walking distance (and some more beautiful lakes reachable quickly by bike & car) and there is also a horseback-riding school across the road. We have a fireplace under the stars and old oak trees, a gorgeous tree swing, a beautiful forest sauna, a little fitness room in the basement and lots of space for yoga sessions indoor or outdoor.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet can sometimes be annoying during zooms, but it's mostly ok.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We love animals and pets! Yet it needs to be communicated and considered in advance, as we have many birds and horses around the land... as well as small children on the premises.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
This community is surrounded by warm and colorful people, they are always willing to listen to you and help you with anything you need.
I really enjoyed cooking for them, especially because the food was vegan and organic. The kitchen is big… read more
Interesting character, honest, incredibly reliable, very thorough and super helpful in many ways.
He managed our community food storage and kitchen for 7 months in a self responsible and consistent way. And he was involved in emotional processing, also carrying some responsibility and bringing in new… read more
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This community is surrounded by warm and colorful people, they are always willing to listen to you and help you with anything you need.
I really enjoyed cooking for them, especially because the food was vegan and organic. The kitchen is big… read more
Interesting character, honest, incredibly reliable, very thorough and super helpful in many ways.
He managed our community food storage and kitchen for 7 months in a self responsible and consistent way. And he was involved in emotional processing, also carrying some responsibility and bringing in new… read more
The location is beautiful and the nature is magical, especially the forest and lake! This place and the people will always have a very very special place in my heart and I am so… read more
