Help us with house and garden projects near Linz, Austria

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  Description

  On the farm of my childhood – with son Samuel, 18 years of age, the other 2 children are presently living in Vienna for their studies. Jasper, the 7 year old Labrador-dog, 3 cats, and 5 hens complete live here in this lovely nature-place!
  The place is no more used for farming, but for living with nature! As a pyhsiotherapist I work either at home in my practice, or in an institute for people with handicap!
  Come to my place for you to slow down in a chilly place, with good&healthy food, with interesting people coming round – for singing, for therapy on body&soul, for workshops, with a big kitchen table for communication. With the possibility of learning about herbs, about using simple remedies for healing, about the circle of nature, about living in a communal way, which is my long-term vision for this generous place!
  In exchange you will help to maintain the green around the house , you can be helpful in the garden, do some fruit&berry-picking whatever ripens at the moment, making delicious products of whatever nature is giving us (jams, teas, creams, food, ….).
  Either you bring your own knowledge or you profit from my experience I‘ve gathered so far in my 53 years of life!
  There is always something to repair in and outside the house, to maintain, to ameliorate – the living part of the house was completely restored 15 years ago, so in a good shape, another part – the old cow-shed is still waiting for hands who love to create something new. In the generous workshop (the former pig-stable) you find the tools and space you need for reparing and creating!
  You can stay here as a single person, as a couple, even a child or children are welcome here!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Even though we are a quiet place in the countryside with austrian culture, we are well connected to the capital city of Linz, which is a 1 hour train ride away - with the train station in 3 min walking distance! Many smaller cities around are well reachable with public transport.
  You've got the big offer of cities or mountains and lakes - all in distance of 1 hour.
  As we are situated between Vienna and Salzburg - in 2,5 hours (train) you reach those famous cities
  Apart from sightseeing and side trips, you can learn here to live healthy for body&soul!

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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

  I'm happy for help with the green around the house, to maintain it in a nice shape - either with the wowing machine or with the brush-cutter, I'll ask you for help in the garden, with picking and conserving fruits. Collecting and drying herbs for teas and creams.
  There is always something to repair in and around the house, .... all your skills are most welcome!
  If you like to do some cooking or tidying up the house... don't hesitate!
  If you want to create something new in the workshop - go for it!
  You see, on the one side I'm happy you bring your skills and interest - so I can learn as well - on the other hand, you can profit from what I know about gardening, herbs, health care for body&soul, singing, animals, nature.....
  What is important for me is to communicate - to keep a balance between what has to be done and what you would like to do!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  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

  A generous and sunny room (20 sqm) with own bathroom will be your home during your stay here.
  I'd like to have one common meal - also for communication and exchange - the rest you prepare yourself what you'd like.

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  What else ...

  As I said above - 3 min. walking distance to the local train station which brings you directly to Linz, the capital city of Upper Austria (200.000 inhabitants) - with that local train our chilly place in the countryside is well connected to the world!!!
  The days I'm working away, you either have the day off or I show you what you can do in my absence - the dog always loves to accompaign you for a walk!
  
  Weekends I usually love to have off myself, with friends, trips, being at home with my family. So you can either participate or do your own things.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Sunny generous room with glass fiber internet!

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Carport 2,60 m high, or round the house, height unlimited!

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We've a Labrador dog ourself, male and cats! All animals are welcome !

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week