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Description
Hey there!
we are a garden project in Gerswalde, a small village in the Uckermark about an hour north of Berlin. Over the last few years we renovated a beautiful house in the village centre, bought an old castle’s garden and started many, mostly artistic and garden-related projects. Today, on the weekends there is a restaurant, a ceramic studio, a tiny store with selfmade fashion and a little ice cream store. With its visitors, artists and its community around, our house is a very lively place.
The gastronomy runs from Easter to October. After that, things get quieter, but the garden lives on and we appreciate support even in the colder months.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have many opportunities to try and learn new things and to make contact with interesting people. In the garden, you will learn how to plant vegetables, how to care for them and when and how to harvest. If you are interested in construction, you could also learn a lot on one of our construction sites.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
As diverse our place is, so are the tasks you can help us with: At first, we are looking for helpers in the garden to create new beds, plant seeds and harvest vegetables and fruits. Also, there are always renovations that need to be done in the different buildings and you could support us in cooking and our public relations . Feel free to contact us so we can find out, which tasks suit you best!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
In the past we had guests from all over the world. We are always interested in cultural exchange and learning new languages.
Accommodation
We have different accommodations to offer. Depending on how many workawayers and other guests are around, you will either have your own room with toilet and shower, sleep in one of our converted trailers or share a place with others in the renovated barn/studio. We often eat and cook together.
What else ...
In your freetime you can basically do whatever you want. We have some nice lakes around the village and there are fireplaces to hang out in the evenings. Feel free to devote yourself to your own projects, or take a trip to the nearby city of Berlin, which can be reached by train in about 70 minutes.
Winter can be very quiet, but beautiful!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We do have a good internet connection, so you can work on your digital projects while you’re here!
Space for parking camper vans
Unless it’s super busy, we do have quite a lot of places in the garden or around our house where you can park your van.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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The garden was almost going to sleep when I was there, but still there were some things to do to prepare it for the winter. I was happy with both garden work and indoor tasks. We had… read more
My work was varied and rewarding. Whether it was digging up cellar floors, making paths, or weeding in the beautiful garden.
The house itself is a joy to stay… read more
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The garden was almost going to sleep when I was there, but still there were some things to do to prepare it for the winter. I was happy with both garden work and indoor tasks. We had… read more
My work was varied and rewarding. Whether it was digging up cellar floors, making paths, or weeding in the beautiful garden.
The house itself is a joy to stay… read more
I also decided to prepared and cooked pizza for almost 20 people + played guitar and sang.
Joseph & Alois were sick, but… read more
We wish her all the best and hope that she will visit us again!
Lola and Philip are great hosts, fully dedicated to their artistic work but always happy to help and talk.
Marie is a hard-working person, I enjoyed working together in the garden and it was natural for me to work longer than just 5 hours, be… read more
Phillip and Lola are very busy and involved in many interesting projects. However if it was somehow possible everyone was there for the family lunch and dinner. Marie and Lola… read more
They are a warm-hearted, creative and active family.
I stayed with them for one month during Christmas
and New Years and helped them with renovating the guest house and looking after the children.
I even got the chance to offer a workshop in the nature school they go to which was… read more
I arrived at the end of the season and stayed for 3 weeks, working mainly with Lola’s mother at the Garden and spending time with Josef the younger boy, painting and playing , I loved it ,the connection was made immediately and I felt a part of the family. I would love to come back… read more
