Share life on our family farm and help in and around the house in Oltingen, Switzerland

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a young family with three kids (4 years, 9 years, 11 years).
    We live near Basel, in a small village.
    At the foot of the Jura, surrounded by beautiful nature, we live on a small farm. A lot of biodiversity, hedges, fruit trees, agriculture and a garden form our environment.
    We cultivate our land bio dynamically.
    We brew beer from our own barley in our brewery.
    Vegetables grow in our garden, which wants to be cared for.
    And still we have many more ideas and projects that we want to realise.

    Now the fruit trees hang full of obst. Harvest will soon begin.
    September and October are months with a lot of work. Harvesting, mowing, sowing, ...
    In parallel, we are renovating our cellar, which must be finished before winter.


    Wir sind eine junge Familie mit drei Kids (4 Jahre, 9 Jahre, 11 Jahre).
    Wir wohnen in der Nähe von Basel, in einem kleinen Dorf.
    Am Fusse des Juras, umgeben von wunderschöner Natur, leben wir auf einem kleinen Bauernhof. Viel Biodiversität, Hecken, Obstbäume, Ackerbau und einen Garten bilden unsere Umgebung.
    Wir bewirtschaften unser Land bio dynamisch.
    In einer Hofeigenen Brauerei brauen wir Bier aus der eigenen Gerste.
    Gemüse wachst in unserem Garten, welcher gepflegt werden möchte.
    Und haben noch viele Ideen und Projekte, die wir verwirklichen wollen.

    Jetzt hängen die Obstbäume voll mit Früchten. Die Erntezeit beginnt bald.
    September und Oktober sind Monate mit viel Arbeit. Ernte, Mähen, Säen, ..
    Parallel dazu, renovieren wir unseren Keller, der vor dem Winter fertig sein muss.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    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

    family life
    Interested in languages
    Living close to Basel
    Beautiful hikes possible
    Great cultural offer in the village

    Leben in der Familie
    Interessiert an Sprachen
    In der Nähe von Basel
    Wunderschöne Wanderungen möglich
    Tolles kulturelles Angebot im Dorf

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    remodel basement
    woodwork
    wood splitting
    childcare
    housekeeping
    food preservation
    gardening

    Keller umbauen
    Holzarbeiten
    Holz spalten
    Kinderbetreuung
    Haushalten
    Konservieren von Lebensmittel
    Gartenarbeit

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We want to learn: French Italien English (the children)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own studio in the farmhouse.
    Freshly renovated.
    Kitchen, living room, bedroom is one big room.
    Bathroom with bathtub, separate.
    We will eat together. At the weekend you can also cook separately. As it suits.

    Eigenes Studio im Bauernhaus.
    Frisch renoviert.
    Küche, Stube, Schlafzimmer ist ein grosser Raum.
    Badezimmer mit Badewanne separat.
    Wir werden gemeinsam essen. Am Wochenende kann man auch separat Kochen. So wie es passt.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    At the foot of the Jura, surrounded by beautiful nature, we live on a small farm.
    You can be in Basel in 45 minutes by bus or train.
    Beautiful hikes possible.
    Cozy village with lovely people.
    We live and work on our farm. We look forward to new, fresh people with enthusiasm. Other languages are welcome. We enjoy it incredibly when music is played in our house, when new recipes are cooked and stories from life are shared.

    Am Fusse des Juras, umgeben von wunderschöner Natur, leben wir auf einem kleinen Bauernhof.
    Mit dem Bus und Zug bist du in 45 Minuten in Basel.
    Wunderschöne Wanderungen möglich.
    Gemütliches Dorf mit lieben Menschen.
    Wir leben und arbeiten auf unserem Hof.. Wir freuen uns über neue, frische Menschen mit Begeisterungen. Andere Sprachen sind willkommen. Wir geniessen es unglaublich, wenn in unserem Haus musiziert wird, wenn neue Rezepte gekocht und Geschichten vom Leben geteilt werden.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours/day, 5 days/week

Host ref number: 586164276941

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