Experience life on our family farm and help with housekeeping and gardening in Wolhusen, Switzerland

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,
    We, Anja and Weriand, live with our three children on an organic, biodynamic farm in beautiful Switzerland. Our farm is home to six mother cows, sheep, many fruit trees, and a large vegetable garden.
    Children from the school visit us on the farm three times a week. We believe it's important for our children and ourselves to meet new people and build connections. We welcome anyone interested in childcare, housekeeping, and growing vegetables for personal consumption.
    We live in the beautiful Lucerne hinterland, with a stunning view of the Entlebuch situated in the heart of Central Switzerland. Our location provides easy and quick access to both the mountains and Lucerne. The accommodation we offer consists of a beautifully finished construction trailer showing a breathtaking mountain view.
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    Hallo,
    wir Anja und Weriand, mit unseren Kindern Jonas 15, Mina 12 und Nele 9 leben hier in der schönen Schweiz auf einem Biologisch dynamisch Bauernhof mit 6 Mutterkühen und Schafen und vielen Obstbäumen. Wir haben einen grossen Gemüsegarten.
    Dreimal in der Woche kommen Kinder der Rudolf Steiner Schule zu uns auf den Hof.
    Wir finden es für uns und auch für unsere Kinder wichtig anderen Menschen zu begegnen und ein gegenseitiges Kennenlernen zu ermöglichen und sind offen und freuen uns auf neue Menschen die Interesse an Kindern, Hauswirtschaft und Gemüseanbau für den Eigenbedarf haben. Wir wohnen Idyllisch im Luzerner Hinterland mit Blick ins Entlebuch mitten in der Zentralschweiz. Man kann von hier aus schnell in die Berge oder nach Luzern...
    Wir bieten das Wohnen in einem wunderschön ausgebauten Bauwagen mit Aussicht in die Berge.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    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

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    At our place in the countryside, you can experience the rural lifestyle and learn about vegetable cultivation, bread baking, and beekeeping. You can get a taste of traditional small-scale farming and meet ecologically alternative-thinking people.

    Bei uns kann man einiges über das leben auf dem Land Lernen. Gemüseanbau, Brot backen, Imkern, in traditionelle kleine Landwirtschaft rein schnuppern und mit verschiedenen ökologisch alternativ denkenden Menschen in Kontakt kommen.

  • Help

    Help

    We would love your help, especially in the household and the garden. Meal preparations and looking after the kids we do together.
    If someone has a talent for handicrafts, they may be able to assist with renovating the cellar and attic room. We expect 5 about 5 hours of work doing household and gardening tasks.Wir freuen uns über Hilfe vor allem im Haushalt und im Garten.

    Ein Gemeinsames zubereiten der Mahlzeiten und betreuen unserer Kinder wünschen wir uns.
    Wenn jemand handwerklich begabt ist besteht die Möglichkeit beim ausbauen vom Keller und einem Dachbodenzimmer mit zu helfen.
    Wir rechnen mit ca. 5h gemeinsamer Arbeit in Haus und Garten.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Weriand speaks fluent English. Anja would like to improve her English, and it would also be great for the children to practice a foreign language. Anja speaks German without dialect, which makes it easier for someone who wants to learn German in Switzerland because Swiss German is different and more demanding. Weriand spricht fliessend englisch, Anja würde ihr Englisch gerne verbessern und für die Kinder wäre es auch toll eine Fremdsprache benutzen zu können. Doch Anja spricht auch Deutsch ohne Dialekt, was es einfacher macht für jemanden der in der Schweiz deutsch lernen möchte, da das Schweizerdeutsch anspruchsvoll ist.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A charmingly renovated construction trailer is available for your stay, complete with a compact kitchenette, stove, refrigerator, ample storage space for personal belongings, and a cozy oven for chilly evenings.
    We are looking for guests who do not smoke and prioritize the well-being of nature and the environment. While we enjoy meat, we welcome vegetarians as well. However, adhering to a vegan diet may present a challenge as we enjoy cooking and sharing meals together during the week. To ensure a healthy environment for our children, we prefer limited use of digital media in their presence.


    Ein wunderschöner ausgebauter Bauwagen steht bereit für deinen Aufenthalt.
    Es gibt eine kleine Küchenzeile, mit Herd und Kühlschrank, genügend Platz für Persönliche Sachen und falls es kalt wird hat er einen eigenen Ofen. Wir freuen uns auf Nichtraucher, die einen fürsorglichen Umgang mit Natur und ihrer Umwelt haben. Wir essen Fleisch, Vegetarier sind auch willkommen, doch eine vegane Ernährung wäre für uns eine Herausforderung, da wir mindestens unter der Woche gerne gemeinsam kochen und essen möchten. Wir wünschen, dass die Benutzung digitaler Medien in Anwesenheit der Kinder zurückhaltend genutzt wird.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are situated in a picturesque walking area near the charming little Emme River. However, if you wish to explore other Swiss cities or mountains, they are easily accessible via public transportation. The Neuemsern Rossei bus stop is approximately a 20-minute walk through meadows and fields. We offer transportation to and from Wolhusen train station for arrival and departure.

    Overall, it is a fantastic spot to appreciate the beauty of nature...
    Wir sind inmitten von einem schönen Wandergebiet in der Nähe von einem Fluss, der kleinen Emme.
    Aber auch Luzern und somit weitere Schweizer Städte und die Berge sind gut mit dem Öffentlichen Verkehr erreichbar. Die nächste Bushaltestelle Neuemsern Rossei, ist in ca.20 min über einen Wanderweg durch Wiesen und Felder erreichbar. Für Ankunft und Abreise können wir dich auch gerne am Bahnhof Wolhusen abholen.
    Ansonsten einfach die Natur geniessen....

  • 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: 533281351396

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