Join our warm and welcoming family by the lake in Neuenkirch, Switzerland

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  Description

  Welcome to Our Family!
  
  We are a warm and welcoming family living by a beautiful lake. Our household includes two adults, three girls, and our cat Mitzi.
  
  We live in a spacious house where you will have your own private room with a bathroom, so you can enjoy both privacy and being part of family life.
  
  We love to travel and speak Italian, Portuguese, and German, and we also understand some French and English. Our home is therefore quite multicultural and open-minded.
  
  Cooking and eating together are very important to us. We believe that food connects people. We eat and cook gluten-free due to our daughter’s coeliac disease. We enjoy preparing meals, and we are happy to share our gluten-free lifestyle with you.
  
  Since we live right by the lake, we spend a lot of time outdoors. We love being in nature, going out on the SUP, and simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings together.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Plant care

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Fashion or beauty

  

  Events & social

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Blogging

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Water sports

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  In our family, we speak three languages: Portuguese, German, and Italian. This gives you the chance to improve your language skills and immerse yourself in a multicultural environment. Whether you want to learn German or Italian, or deepen your Portuguese knowledge, we’re happy to help!
  
  Our Gluten-Free Household
  
  We run a gluten-free household as some members of our family are celiac. If you’re interested in learning how to cook gluten-free or want to explore this area more, you’re in the right place! We’d love to show you how to prepare delicious gluten-free meals and support you as you try new recipes.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are happy to welcome help with a variety of everyday tasks that are part of our family life. This includes light household tasks such as keeping things tidy and helping to maintain and create a pleasant living environment together.
  
  There is also always something to do in the garden, and we appreciate support with planting, maintaining, or simple outdoor tasks.
  
  Cooking is an important part of our daily life, and we enjoy sharing this time. Preparing meals together and exchanging ideas in the kitchen is something we value a lot.
  
  From time to time, there are also small creative projects around the house, such as redecorating or improving spaces, where fresh ideas and helping hands are very welcome.
  
  It is especially important to us to spend creative time with the children as well – doing crafts, drawing, and simple DIY activities that are fun and encourage imagination.
  
  We are looking for a relaxed, family-like atmosphere where we can share daily life and take on tasks together as a team.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We enjoy language exchange and are happy to help you practice Italian, Portuguese, or German, while also learning from you.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own room with a balcony and a private bathroom during your stay with us. We want you to feel comfortable and at home in your space.

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  What else ...

  We have direct bus and train connections, and we’re close to the city with plenty of excursion opportunities. You can visit the mountains, such as Pilatus and Rigi. Lucerne is about a 20-minute drive away. But the best part is the peaceful and green landscape right by the lake, where you can truly relax and enjoy nature.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Mizzi (12 years)

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