A brown dog relaxes on a striped cushioned chair in a colorful, sunny garden patio, surrounded by flowers, plants, and outdoor furniture near a house.
This cozy living room features a grand piano, vintage-style sofa, wooden coffee table, warm lighting, framed art, houseplants, and a decorative rug, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
A brown dog is lying comfortably on a wooden chair with a blue cushion, resting its head on the armrest, looking up with gentle eyes.
Cozy outdoor patio with rustic wooden furniture, candle-lit dining table, potted plants, stone and orange walls, soft evening lighting, and inviting atmosphere under a covered roof.
A woman wearing glasses on her head, holding a crowbar, stands in front of a pile of rocks against a rough, unfinished stone wall, smiling confidently.
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Join us on our home and garden projects with American farm girl in countryside near Weimar, Germany

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Sarah and I am a Missouri farm girl who moved to Weimar, Germany as an interior design student in 2000. My family moved to a village just outside Weimar where we run a little guest house and do our gardening on our 300 year old historic homes and garden. My husband and I enjoy having guests and someone recently recommended we offer to host in exchange for some help around our home and garden. Workawayers won't be expected to help with the guest house, but perhaps you'll get the chance to meet interesting people.

    I have spent years teaching English in case anyone would like to help me around our home while practicing their language skills.

    I also bake sourdough, paint, work with stone/masonry and write songs on my grand piano in case those things interest you as well... I would love to host, meet new people and share our beautiful home with others. I love creating space where people can share their passions and knowledge with others.

    Our son has moved out and gotten engaged, but our daughter will be coming back home June 2026 after her 2-year high school experience in the US with my family. Her bedroom with its own bathroom is available until then and we also have a sleepersofa for 2 in our living room, which we don't use very often. There is also an atelier with a sleepersofa for 2. We have 150m2 of living space in our home and a property with 1100m2.

    I studied interior design and German as a foreign language, so I speak German fluently while my husband is German and grew up in Weimar. We wouldn't mind showing you around or taking you along on our outings.

    I am at home nearly all the time, but I have a car to get around and there is a good bus connection to Weimar (only 10 minutes away). There is even a bike path from our village to Weimar.

    I'd love to hear from you if you feel like getting your hands dirty, exchanging ideas and putting them into practice!! I like to think I have a lot to share with others as well. Hugs!!

    Sincerely, Sarah

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Animals
    Languages
    Writing
    Music
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Photography
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Architecture
    Books
    Art & design
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am originally from Missouri, but have lived in Germany since 2000. I like to visit new places, I am extremely flexible as I teach English from home at times. I am creative, interested in investing and read lots of books (I have a library of German and English books)
    I go on walks with our dog, Bailey, who is a Magyar Vizsla and a big cuddle bug.
    I enjoy cooking homemade meals, baking and trying out new creative things...if you like those kinds of things, we could do them together!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We always have projects around our home and garden. Gardening and help around our home, whatever you feel inspired to help with, is always greatly appreciated!

    I may have to travel back to the US from time to time, so if anyone loves pets and would like to watch our dog, Bailey, and go on walks, that might be another option if that speaks to anyone.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have either a bedroom (180x200) + extra bed (100×190) with your own bathroom or a livingroom with a sofa bed and a shared bathroom. We have a garden in case anyone would like to sleep in a tent in the summer.
    We have a second refrigerator if you want a place to keep some personal things as well...
    We eat everything, but I can cook vegetarian as well...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our dog lives in our house with us. FYI. We have an outside cat, but he tries to sneak in the house sometimes. In case you have an allergy...
    We have extra bikes if you want to cycle into town.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have high-speed internet and lots of little corners in our home and on our property if you need a quiet place to work online. We love having kids here as well, so we don't mind if you are traveling with children. We have a private playground on our property and it is all walled or fenced in... We sadly don't accept pets as we have our own here and Airbnb guests.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Milo

    Milo (3 years)

    A cuddly outdoor cat that likes to sneak into the house and find a cozy spot to sleep. He likes being pet and held.

    Profile photo of Bailey

    Bailey (4 years)

    Magyar Vizsla- He is a person in a dog's body we think... He likes to cuddle.

Host ref number: 665183181139

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This cozy living room features a grand piano, vintage-style sofa, wooden coffee table, warm lighting, framed art, houseplants, and a decorative rug, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
A brown dog is lying comfortably on a wooden chair with a blue cushion, resting its head on the armrest, looking up with gentle eyes.
Cozy outdoor patio with rustic wooden furniture, candle-lit dining table, potted plants, stone and orange walls, soft evening lighting, and inviting atmosphere under a covered roof.
A woman wearing glasses on her head, holding a crowbar, stands in front of a pile of rocks against a rough, unfinished stone wall, smiling confidently.
A brown dog relaxes on a striped cushioned chair in a colorful, sunny garden patio, surrounded by flowers, plants, and outdoor furniture near a house.

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