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We - Anna, Christian and our two daughters Marilène (born in 2021) and Améline (born in 2022) - warmly welcome you to the Saar-Hunsrück National Park region, in the primeval forest of tomorrow. Our old farmhouse from the 19th Century, which we are lovingly restoring, is located in the middle of nature. For this we use a lot of ecological materials. We love regional, vegetarian and vegan food and a sustainable way to life.
We are interested in people's stories and we like to write our own, very special ones together.
Anna and Christian are up in the region and some time ago we decided to move back from the city to a quieter place. Since we grew up in the region, we know places, people and events very well. We are of course happy to give tips. Before we came back, we studied, worked and lived in other parts of Germany for several years. We have traveled many places in Germany and the world and are now looking forward to guests from all over the world, your help and the cultural exchange.
In addition to the ecological expansion of the house, a natural environment is very important. We want to turn the garden into a natural paradise for insects, bees, animals and humans. In addition to a kitchen garden, we want to grow fruit, keep chickens and keep beekeepers.
A lot to do. But we know that when we do something together with others, it becomes effective.
The forest is omnipresent. Plots of beech, oak and spruce forest are owned by the family and cutting wood could be part of the job.
We want to be good hosts. We want to be open to what is coming. We want to act and
change together
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The region makes nature tangible. Our guests expect countless opportunities to get to know nature, but also a German cultural landscape. There are the wine regions: Moselle and Nahe, Rheingau, Rheinhessen and Pfalz can be easily reached by car or train. You can reach the train station in 3 minutes by car and 10 minutes by bike. We do provide a bicycle.
The border location in particular makes it possible to experience many different cultures. The Saarland borders directly on our place, different regions of Rhineland-Palatinate are very easy to reach and so are France and Luxembourg. The most beautiful railway lines in Germany in one day: Along the Nahe to Mainz and from Mainz to Koblenz through the beautiful Middle Rhine Valley.
We are happy to make day trips together.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We look forward to your help in the garden, with composting, laying out, designing and harvesting. But there is always something to do at our farmhouse, which is over 100 years old. We are very pleased with manual skills.#
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
You can stay in our old and newly restored farmhouse in your private room. So we live under one roof. We prepare meals together and eating together is part of our everyday life.
What else ...
Pure nature awaits you: the Hochwald-Hunsrück National Park with its forests, meadows, valleys and hills offers great opportunities for hiking, cycling or simply relaxing. If you love water, the Bostalsee and Kellersee as well as the Moselle and Nahe can be reached very quickly. The cities of Birkenfeld (5 minutes), Idar-Oberstein (20 minutes), Sankt Wendel (20 minutes), Trier (30 minutes) and Saarbrücken (45 minutes) are easy to reach and worth a trip. Luxembourg and France are also not far away.
Direct train connection from Frankfurt Main Airport in 1 hour 50 minutes without changing. Saarbrücken Airport and Luxembourg can be reached by car in around 1 hour.
The train station - you can reach them in 10 Minutes by bike - is connected to the cities of Idar-Oberstein, Mainz, Frankfurt and Sankt Wendel as well as Saarbrücken in Saarland. From Saarbrücken there is a direct TGV connection to Paris.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Round about 5 hours a day - we know what free time and sundays are, we are flexible and can talk about eberything
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The conversations with her were exciting, intelligent and funny.
She is very attentive and helpful, knows how to get involved everywhere and is always respectful and in a good mood.
Marilène and… read more
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The conversations with her were exciting, intelligent and funny.
She is very attentive and helpful, knows how to get involved everywhere and is always respectful and in a good mood.
Marilène and… read more
While I was there, we realized some projects in the garden and in the house, which was renovated in the last 1,5 years.
Since my first day I felt very welcomed and we spent a lot of time together. We cooked delicious meals… read more
