Enjoy slow living, gardening and nature in Küstriner Vorland, Germany

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  Description

  Hello, Workawayers!
  This is my first time using Workaway.
  Welcome to my 'corner', located in a small village 80 km east of Berlin, close to the Polish border. My property is almost 8,000 m² in size, which is too much for me to manage alone. I want to transform it into a beautiful, healing space complete with an ecological garden, a flower-filled meadow and relaxation areas.
  I live with my two sons. Milan is 15 and Colin is almost 18. Julian, the eldest, visits us from time to time. My sons' father is also a frequent visitor. Unfortunately, none of them like gardening or share my love of plants.
  We also have two miniature rabbits, Miku and Zuzia, who jump free in the yard, and an old cat named Madeo.
  I do not run a business. The garden is intended solely for personal use and for caring for nature.
  
  I appreciate people who recognise what needs to be done and take the initiative, but of course I will explain the tasks. I welcome workawayers who can integrate as a family member, but I also accept and understand people who enjoy silence and their own company or just "need a break".

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am Polish and I am currently living in Germany. I enjoy meeting and exchanging ideas with people from all over the world. It is important to me that my children grow up to be open-minded and learn foreign languages. I am also curious about lifestyles in other countries and would like to share travel experiences.
  I can share my knowledge and skills in all the things I am passionate about. These include gardening, plants/herbs , cooking vegetarian or vegan meals, painting silk, sewing, recycling textiles, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, and Far Eastern psychology.
  I can teach any language I speak and introduce Workawayers to my German and Polish friends.
  I am learning to play the piano, and I also have an accordion at home, so musicians are welcome!

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  Help

  As my family members are busy with school, work and their own free time, I welcome help with household and gardening tasks.
  The main tasks are weeding, watering, mowing the lawn and planting new plants.
  It would also be nice to make creative and useful arrangements in the garden. We have lots of old pallets, wood and clay roof tiles that could be put to good use, so DIY skills and creativity would be an advantage.
  There is always something to do.
  If I'm busy with work (I work three days a week) or other things, help with cooking would also be much appreciated.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Polish: Fluent
  Russian: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like to learn Spanisch.
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  Accommodation

  Workawayers can stay in a room in our part of the house or in a separate room on the other side of the building, which has a private bathroom but no TV.
  Alternatively, you can stay in your camper van or a tent.
  
  We usually eat three meals a day and you are welcome to join us and help prepare them. I really enjoy eating outside! On weekdays, we may have to leave quickly in the morning to go to our duties, so you will have to eat alone then, but we will join you in the afternoon.
  If you need anything extra, there is a large grocery store in our village.
  
  Unfortunately, I cannot accept smokers.

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  What else ...

  Our place is two kilometres from the nearest train station. It takes an hour to get to Berlin.
  In your free time, you can relax outside and enjoy the scenery while reading a book in our outdoor seating area, or chill out in the hammock. You can also go cycling or rollerblading – there are lots of trails in the area, including the R1 and D12 routes. You can go for a walk or a jog, or join me for some qigong or yoga in nature. If you like water, I could take you on a magical SUP trip. There are plenty of small, almost current-free tributaries here where you can completely immerse yourself in nature. I love it!
  Sometimes I go with my sons and friends by bike or car to swim in Polish lakes and you are welcome to join us. You are also welcome to come with us to our wooden cabin on the Baltic coast.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Zuzia, Miku & Madeo

  We have 2 miniature rabbits Miku & Zuzia and and old cat living with us.

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