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Since 2007, our family has been renovating a beautiful historic courtyard in Gunsleben, Germany, with several buildings: a gentleman’s farm (1840) and a charming monumental farmhouse (1734). We are a close family, and you’ll mostly meet my retired parents, Loes and Brand. My mother is a warm host and great cook, and my father is handy and always busy with projects.
The property sits in a quiet village of about 300 people, surrounded by two hectares of landscaped gardens with walnut, apple, and plum trees. There’s always something to do — from gardening, pruning, and mowing to maintenance inside the house. We welcome both skilled helpers and those eager to learn, as long as you’re open to instructions and willing to contribute positively.
You’ll have access to all amenities in the main building — bathrooms, kitchens, sleeping areas, and common rooms — and be part of our friendly, welcoming atmosphere. In return for your help, you can enjoy the peace, space, and the unique experience of living in a historic home where time seems to stand still.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Nature
Camping
Outdoor activities
Hiking
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Animals
Architecture
Gardening
Pets
Culture
Sustainability
Farming
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The house is situated near the Harz. There are multiple bikes available and also some lost moped and an off-road motorcycle that, with a little love, are suitable for exploring the area. The village is located near locations as Oschersleben and Magdenburg. From there Berlin is two hours away. Picking up and bringing to central public transport locations is no problem.
We are a dutch family that bought a house in Germany. The area is so peaceful and quiet. My father is handy and speaks german and english. My mother is very hospitable and speaks a little german and english.
Our family is a warm family and you will feel at home for sure.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like to find people who like to work outside and inside to upgrade the farm house of 1734. But also the garden needs always a friendly eye that see the work that can be done. In the main building all the amenities are available such as multiple bathrooms, toilets and kitchen areas. Just like sleeping areas and common areas for games. The residents of the main building are friendly and helpful and appreciate a helping hand in the daily care of the house and household. Think of chopping wood, gardening and communal cooking and eating.
The only mindset we ask is that you are open to instructions and willing to spend the time agreed to help positively. In return you can share in our spatial wealth and gain an experience.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Some of the children that are around, attend the international school and enjoy speaking English or German with our guests. We are extremely interested in other cultures and enjoy seeing where the differences and commonalities lie.
Accommodation
Appartement, farmhouse, guesthouse, dormitorie, tents, trailer tent, whatever you prefer we have it ;-)
There are several rooms where you can stay. In the house there are 3 bathrooms and 3 kitchens. There is a room where you can play table football, a pool table and lot's of video's and dvd's. There is a grand reading room. There are swimming pools close by and there is a lovely hiking area: the Härz, less then a hour drive. Big cities like Magdeburg and Braunschweig are also less than a hour drive away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is sufficient internet bandwidth available around the main building. Internet still needs to be extended to the monumental farm.
Space for parking camper vans
In the landscaped garden, space has been created in various places for a camper or caravan. With or without water and electricity connection.
Can possibly accept pets
We have several small dogs (Jack Russel and Yorkshire terrier) that have a playful character. Any other animal that goes with these dogs is welcome!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Pip (11 years)
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I helped with a variety of tasks, mostly related to house renovation, but also gardening and… read more
hosts are very nice, food is good.
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I helped with a variety of tasks, mostly related to house renovation, but also gardening and… read more
hosts are very nice, food is good.
