Experience the German countryside helping with gardening near Haale, Germany

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  Description

  We are a family of four from northern Germany and live in beautiful Schleswig-Holstein – almost exactly halfway between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Both seas are about an hour’s train ride away, so you can explore the coastlines wonderfully from here.
  
  Our two children (aged 7 and 4) are curious, lively, and always happy to meet new people.
  We also share our home with several animals: chickens, a dog, a cat, and our ponies – so there is always something going on here.
  
  About five years ago, we bought a house that’s over 100 years old, which we’re renovating step by step with a lot of love. We have a large garden around the house, which we’re designing to be as natural and biodiverse as possible – bees and birds are very much welcome here. We also have a small vegetable garden, which is currently being redesigned, including a cosy seating area for relaxing.
  
  As there is always something to do here, we welcome help in various areas: in the garden, chopping wood for the winter, with renovation work, or looking after our animals, especially the horses. As we both work, we are usually out of the house in the mornings – so it’s important that you can work independently and organise yourself well on your own.
  
  We warmly welcome individuals, friends, couples or even families!
  
  If you fancy a taste of country life, animals, nature and a warm, friendly atmosphere, we look forward to meeting you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Books

  

  Plant care

  

  History

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Animals

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live in the north of Germany, close to nature. Jan is a history and German teacher, and Anna works in a construction company.
  
  We’re happy to support you in learning German and to give you insight into everyday life here. During the week, we are often busy in the mornings with work, school, and kindergarten, and we also have various appointments. This means we may not always have a lot of time for hosting.
  
  If you’re comfortable being independent and enjoy spending time on your own, we think you could still have a great stay with us.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We can use help with gardening, renovating or with the animals.
  For example:
  Creating new paths and beds, weeding or building raised beds, mowing the lawn.
  Chopping firewood.
  Checking fences around the horses.
  Remove wallpaper in the house
  Paint the shed...
  Walking the dog.
  Play with the children.
  Get involved depending on your skills.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Unfortunately, we don’t have a traditional guest room, but a cosy caravan awaits you on our property. It features either two separate beds (which can be separated by a partition) or a bed with a seating area. If needed, we’re happy to put up an awning to create extra space. You’re, of course, welcome to use our bathroom and the kitchen in the house.

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  What else ...

  Our house is a bit away from the nearest town, we are happy to pick you up from the nearest train station.
  
  There are bicycles here, so you can discover the surroundings.

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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

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Milla

  Fanny

  Wico

  Ruby

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