Help with my dream of preserving a historical house in Pinnewitz

Germany

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16/09/2019
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2019

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Description
I am an architect with a huge dream/ project. To preserve a historical house/ castle. I also want to host events and give young artists a platform.

(We also have a charity organization.)
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Other
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Charity work
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
show you all sorts of building, e.g. wood/ metal/ ... works, how to treat animals, local cooking and I can offer to teach you German. There is also a lot to see in the area, you can discover by foot, bike or bus... can tell you about German and local history and teach you to build something out of nothing.. upcycling is a big topic at the site.
Help
We have so much to do, we will find a suitable job for everyone.. :)

i.e.: building, planning, wood works, painting, sanding, renovating, ... loads of different
help with animals (goats, sheep, cats, a dog), gardening, harvesting, artistic possibilities with wood/ stones etc., planting, prepare food from fruits of our garden, ...

What you should bring:
- good teamwork/ communication skills
- better ask one time to much if you dont understand ;)
- interest on the project
- skills of independent working
- don't watch the time go > we all want to have fun working..

please have a travel insurance with you (just in case).
Languages spoken
english, german, a little french and spanish
Accommodation
Rooms (renovated and not renovated) are available.
What else ...
You can be a part of putting a beautiful place together which we want to open for the public.

We have a kittchen we share - each day somebody is cooking for everybody in the evening..

We have concerts once a month happening from our Verein, so we need help with the bar also one night/ month and prepairing and cleaning afterwards..
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (31)

29/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Yolanda) for host

I am so glad, this was my first workaway experience, because it went so well! From the second I got here I felt welcomed and included. Everyone I met at this place was really nice! Mandy is super kind and really patient. She is always making sure everyone is happy. And she told me the crazyest storys about stuff that happened in the… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Aleksander) for host

Living and working here was my first Workaway experience and I enjoyed it very much. I stayed here for 2 months and i wish to come back :) Mandee and Stefan are really friendly people, they made me feel very welcome and really healped me to improve my german. Also Aurelia is now for me like a young cousine. Oh, and the food at their home is very… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fabienne) for host

Mandee, Stefan and Aurelia were a nice family which I stayed 2 weeks in December, where I could discover Germany during Christmas time. Aurelia is a nice baby girl, open to new people and the two dogs, Alma and Otto, are very friendly. I could discover a nice old castle. Mandee and Stefan do everything for this place and you can feel it. They are… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

Mandee and Stefan whee amazing! I had such a great month with them. Mandee is so welcoming, friendly and fun. She is an amazing cook and feeds people well with delicious German food. She is amazing to see with all the things she is constantly doing from working on the business to looking after Aurelia. Aurelia is an adorable kid going around… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (louis) for host

Mandy et Stefan ont été très gentil avec moi et les autres workawayeur! Bien que je suis resté 2 semaines j'ai appris beaucoup avec Stefan (manier de nouveaux outils et il m'a transmis quelques notions de bricolage). Mandee quand à elle était à nos petits soins, toujours présente pour nous (et ses plats sont super bon 😉)! L'atmosphère est très… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host

I don't have enough words of gratitude for these family. Mandee is a warm an sweet person, with a loooot of patience, really friendly and easygoing. She's always open to have a conversation and to share stories. Stefan may seem a little bit distant at first, but he is not: when you get to know him, is a nice and friendly person, and he's really… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis)

(No show)

12/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host

Mandy and Stefan was my first host and I can't forget those 3 months there ,back to 2014-2015.
I want to thank you guys for everything because this experience change my life in a good way.

That Leatherman multitool what you guys give me for Christmas, it's still in my heart.

(Excellent )

12/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ambre) for host

Ich habe drei Wochen bei Mandy Stefan und Aurelia geblieben, und das war ein sehr toll Erfahrung ! Ich habe mein Deutsch sehr verbessert !
And my skills stop there... So you should know that you'll have to work here, it's not a place for laziness. But it really worths. I learned so much thanks to Stefan's and Mandy's knowledge, from taking care… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbora & Šárka)

The girls were awesome. Helped us in everything and even learned how to make concrete! The were hard working, always caring, polite (esp. to long speeches of other workawayers.. :D ) and always in good mood. We are very thankful and hope you will visit us someday again! Highly recommended <3

(Excellent )

01/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Barbora & Šárka) for host

This was our first Workaway experience, and we must say that we felt very welcome. We lived for two weeks at the castle! :) The accommodation was great, we had almost royal room and we had view to big garden. The surroundings was truly picturesque. Mandee and Stefan know their area very well and are more than happy to share their knowledge,… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alistair)

Alistair is a great guy to be around with. He helps where he can and did a lot for us. He learned some helfpful german words like "Käsuffschnitt" and "Schubkarre" first. We immediately welcomed him to our temporary family and even made a little roadtrip to Poland together. We wish you all the best - you will always be welcomed here! cu soon :)

(Excellent )

07/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alistair) for host

This workaway is worth your time. If you are willing to show your respect with good work, Mandee and Stefan will welcome you into their lives. This area is peaceful, the food here is always delicious, and there are so many stories to share about the castle and lovely neighbours. Mandee, Stefan, Auralia, Alma and Otto - I wish you the best of days!… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (HENRY)

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(Negative )

30/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Federica) for host

This was my first experience with Workaway and I enjoyed it a lot. During my 2-week stay I helped with several different jobs: from cleaning to gardening, from building the new fence to walking the goats ;) Some of the tasks were completely new to me and somehow a bit challenging (but that's the point of this kind of experience!). The guys are… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host

Its been a while since I stayed with Mandy and Stefan and really thought Id come over again but my plans changed now and Ill head elsewhere. A beautiful house with land in a valley somewhere between Nossen and Meißen that ensures theres enough work to keep you busy that also provides space usually more than one volunteer and variety of events.… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Patxi)

Patxi is a great guy, picking up tasks very fast and also seeing some tasks himself. It alsmost seemed that we had to stop him every now and then ;). We are very thankful how much he helped. He was like a close friend from the beginning on! We are also happy that we could show him stuff and are sure we will meet again. Thanks very much again for… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Patxi) for host

Stefan and Mandee are two hardworker and great hosts! If you love working hard (between 8 & 12 hours a day) and never be bored this is the right place for you! Mandee is also one of the greatest cook you could imagine, and she will prepare all the tastiest german dishes just to confort you for your hardwork! If you want to contact me before… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Michael is very open minded and helpful. He is interested in new things and eager to learn. Thank you very much for your help and we hope also to wlecome you again.. :)

(Excellent )

31/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I spent two weeks with Mandee and Stefan in Pinnewitz and had a really nice time there. The hours were long, but the work was interesting. For example, we built a concrete block wall and built another floor in one of the barns and learned a lot doing it! Stefan really knows his stuff and I got a lot of tips from him. Mandee and Stefan are great… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (jarryd)

Jarryd is a always smiling guy with a lot of good vibrants. He saw the work himself and we got friends fast. He picked up tasks easily and we are still in contact after he left. I can only say the best about him. He is always welcomed back here.. :)

(Excellent )

27/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (jarryd) for host

I spent 2 weeks with Mandee and Stefan. At this workaway you will be immersed into the German culture, where you will have boundless opportunities to learn German as well as eat some ridiculously delicious German meals! On top of this, you will be learning many new skills on a day to day basis. The site is enormous, and absolutely gorgeous - and… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Javiera)

Javiera is a lively, intelligent girl. She helped us a lot and we got directly connected cause we are both architects. She is really helpful and caring. I wish her all the best. She is always welcome to visit us again.. :)

(Excellent )

20/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Javiera) for host

Mandy and Stefan are a great couple and is inspiring see how they put his heart and live in this project. Is really nice living in the castle and Mandy is the best cook that I have ever found. I enjoyed very much working there and also being part of the two concerts. Thanks guys for having me there and for give me the space to develop the thing… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Constantin)

Constantin picked up tasked really easy and was learning fast new stuff.
Just the reliabilty to finish tasks could be only a little upgradable. ;) He is easy to get along with.
And he drawed the castle. Thank for the sketch! :) All the best for you and your future travels and experience this year! :)

come by if your ways cross here again. ;)

(Excellent )

13/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Constantin) for host

I just was there for a week but I really enjoyed my stay. :-)
It's a lot of work to do but if it's to much for you just tell Mandy or Stefan because they are both nice people (even if there both a little bit stressed at the moment). You can learn there how to renovate a house because there's a lot of renovation work to do. :D
Every month there's… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Adrien) for host

I had a really nice time in Pinnewitz with Mandy and Stefan. They're both really interesting people, eager to go forward with their great project. There is a lot to do in the house and the garden, from vacuum-cleaning to falling trees or riding the sheeps to move them.
Even if we worked more than expected (Mandee and Stefen gave us what they… read more

(Very good )

03/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host

I only stayed for a couple of days but had a very nice and especially inspiring time. Mandy and Stefan have big hearts and big hands and it didn't feel like ordinary work to help at such an awesome project. It was a pleasure. They explained a lot things i haven't done before and were always nice to me. I slept and lifed very comfortable and sooner… read more

(Excellent )

02/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)

Martin was always interested in learning new things. He just stayed a few days though he has done a great job! We like that he now wants to travel more and longer, cause you always have great experiences! You are always welcome

(Excellent )

03/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Roy)

We would like to thank you for everything. You are always welcome. Good luck with you future plans. Take care and have fun. :) cu soon.

(Excellent )

02/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Roy) for host

I stayed 4 weeks here and it was definitely a nice experience! As the photos also show, the site is very beautiful and peaceful and there is enough to do regarding work in the garden, with animals, or in the house. The house has an interesting history and Mandy and Stefan know a lot about it. I felt very welcome and accepted by them and we had… read more

(Excellent )

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