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Last replied
16 Apr 2024
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Description
We like here open minded friendly people.
We are full working, so you are in the daytime
alone.Often i am for Lunch home.
I live 50 kilometers from Bremen and nearly 30 kilometers to
Bremerhaven.
There is a train station 2 km . Stubben
We have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 4 Icelandhorses, 5 sheep.
And 6 new born lambs. and some chicken.
You should be waterproof and don't mind do get your hands dirty.
You should be able to work alone and not only 15 minutes before i come home.
You should be able to carry a whellbarrow and not be afraid for dead mouses....
Or you really like to cook and clean.
The help is cleaning the horses, bring in and out of the green field.
Help to clean the chicken and sheeps.
Help in the house or outside it depends on the weather.
Painting the fence,gardening,brushing..
Myself I am very interestet to meet people from all over the world.
But I stay here with my dogs and horses.So I like it to have people here, from all over the world.
So come and have a look on the countryside from north-west Germany.
We do not eat a lot of meat, i have my own eggs and milk from happy cows .
We try to grow our own vegetables.
Happy to meet you
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
German
Country Life
Deutsch
Landleben
In Bremerhaven there are special museums about ships(Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum),to emigrate( Deutsches Auswandererhaus ), about climate(das Klimahaus)
a small zoo,so many things to see.
In Bremen there are a lot of museeums,music and art.
A nice old market place with rathaus and the big old church.
In Bremen there is also a small old town part without cars called Schnorr.
Help
maybe painting things like that
gardening
animal care
cooking
normal housework
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
shared bathroom and kitchen
What else ...
Trainstation Stubben
Flixbus Beverstedt
Trip to Hamburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Leider nicht möglich
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Max 4-5 hours, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 715121576234
Feedback (18)
15 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elias) for host
I had a great time as a workawayer by Meike and Chris and all the happy animals. Both are very warm hearted and direct, so it was easy to feel comfortable and at home.
The work was a pleasure with the horses, sheep, and chickens. And to just to sit in the sunny garden and "hang out" with them grazing was nice.
It is situated in a beautiful… read more
The work was a pleasure with the horses, sheep, and chickens. And to just to sit in the sunny garden and "hang out" with them grazing was nice.
It is situated in a beautiful… read more
6 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
I had a fantastic time staying with Meike and Christian, and I can't forget Baloo and Blikee (might have butched the spelling, sorry).
The work was mostly cleaning and feeding the horses, with some garden maintenance.
They were both very accommodating with my hours, and always please to to chat with, even when my German failed me.
To both of you… read more
The work was mostly cleaning and feeding the horses, with some garden maintenance.
They were both very accommodating with my hours, and always please to to chat with, even when my German failed me.
To both of you… read more
13 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivona)
Ivona came to the right time.
We had sone holidays and so our neighbours did not have to help.
She took care our horses, sheep, chicken, cats and dogs.
She saw do many things from alone to help us, everything was clean.
We can only recommend her.
Ivona is always welcome.
We had sone holidays and so our neighbours did not have to help.
She took care our horses, sheep, chicken, cats and dogs.
She saw do many things from alone to help us, everything was clean.
We can only recommend her.
Ivona is always welcome.
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivona) for host
I spent a beautiful 20 days Meike's place!
Meike and Chris are very friendly and accommodating hosts, and I felt right at home. Everything was as described, I really enjoyed all the work around the animals, it was very rewarding and not at all difficult. Meike was always there to answer any questions and it was really easy to get into the daily… read more
Meike and Chris are very friendly and accommodating hosts, and I felt right at home. Everything was as described, I really enjoyed all the work around the animals, it was very rewarding and not at all difficult. Meike was always there to answer any questions and it was really easy to get into the daily… read more
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15 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elias) for host
I had a great time as a workawayer by Meike and Chris and all the happy animals. Both are very warm hearted and direct, so it was easy to feel comfortable and at home.
The work was a pleasure with the horses, sheep, and chickens. And to just to sit in the sunny garden and "hang out" with them grazing was nice.
It is situated in a beautiful… read more
The work was a pleasure with the horses, sheep, and chickens. And to just to sit in the sunny garden and "hang out" with them grazing was nice.
It is situated in a beautiful… read more
6 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
I had a fantastic time staying with Meike and Christian, and I can't forget Baloo and Blikee (might have butched the spelling, sorry).
The work was mostly cleaning and feeding the horses, with some garden maintenance.
They were both very accommodating with my hours, and always please to to chat with, even when my German failed me.
To both of you… read more
The work was mostly cleaning and feeding the horses, with some garden maintenance.
They were both very accommodating with my hours, and always please to to chat with, even when my German failed me.
To both of you… read more
13 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivona)
Ivona came to the right time.
We had sone holidays and so our neighbours did not have to help.
She took care our horses, sheep, chicken, cats and dogs.
She saw do many things from alone to help us, everything was clean.
We can only recommend her.
Ivona is always welcome.
We had sone holidays and so our neighbours did not have to help.
She took care our horses, sheep, chicken, cats and dogs.
She saw do many things from alone to help us, everything was clean.
We can only recommend her.
Ivona is always welcome.
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivona) for host
I spent a beautiful 20 days Meike's place!
Meike and Chris are very friendly and accommodating hosts, and I felt right at home. Everything was as described, I really enjoyed all the work around the animals, it was very rewarding and not at all difficult. Meike was always there to answer any questions and it was really easy to get into the daily… read more
Meike and Chris are very friendly and accommodating hosts, and I felt right at home. Everything was as described, I really enjoyed all the work around the animals, it was very rewarding and not at all difficult. Meike was always there to answer any questions and it was really easy to get into the daily… read more
7 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja Karina)
Anja kam sehr kurzfristig zu uns und war ein Geschenk.
Während unserer Abwesenheit hat sie sich gut um alle Tiere gekümmert, Zäune gestrichen und alles im Griff gehabt.
Wir können Anja nur empfehlen und hoffen auf ein Wiedersehen
Während unserer Abwesenheit hat sie sich gut um alle Tiere gekümmert, Zäune gestrichen und alles im Griff gehabt.
Wir können Anja nur empfehlen und hoffen auf ein Wiedersehen
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anja Karina) for host
Mein Aufenthalt bei Meike, Chris, den Mädels und den vielen Tieren war toll!
Ich habe mich eine gute Woche allein um Haus und Hof gekümmert, Pferde, Schafe, Hühner und Hunde versorgt & in der Freizeit die Gegend erkundet.
Die beiden leben an einem sehr ruhigen Ort, perfekt um zu entspannen!
Meike hat sehr gut für mich gesorgt und die Arbeit mit… read more
Ich habe mich eine gute Woche allein um Haus und Hof gekümmert, Pferde, Schafe, Hühner und Hunde versorgt & in der Freizeit die Gegend erkundet.
Die beiden leben an einem sehr ruhigen Ort, perfekt um zu entspannen!
Meike hat sehr gut für mich gesorgt und die Arbeit mit… read more
9 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorie)
Lorie war eine gute Unterstützung, sie hat sich liebevoll um alle Tiere gekümmert und im Haushalt geholfen.
Wir haben viel Zeit zusammen verbracht.
Gerne begrüßen wir Lorie wieder.
Wir haben viel Zeit zusammen verbracht.
Gerne begrüßen wir Lorie wieder.
(Excellent
)
28 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lorie) for host
Staying at Meike place was very nice. After a bad experience on my travel i was in her house and it was a place full of kindness, a safe place i needed. I took care of animals so for me it wasn't feel like working and Meike, Chris, Zhanna, Tetiana were very welcoming. I will miss blicky's hugs. Be there for the fire easter, neighbor party, when… read more
9 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kathleen) for host
Meike ist eine freundliche und entgegenkommende Person, welche einiges über Pferde (-haltung) weiß und erzählt. Meine Arbeit war wie im Profil beschrieben, obwohl ich dachte ich werde mehr mit den Pferden machen. Ich habe es genossen, viel draußen zu sein. Es war schön von den vielen Tieren umgeben zu sein und ich hatte auch viel Zeit für mich,… read more
23 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathleen)
Kathleen war knapp zwei Wochen bei uns, es gab Pferde, Schafe,Hühner,Katzen und Hunde zu versorgen.
Kathleen hat auch wunderbar für uns gekocht und im Garten geholfen .
Die Zeit verging wie im Flug.
Wir freuen uns, wenn Kathleen noch einmal kommt.
Kathleen hat auch wunderbar für uns gekocht und im Garten geholfen .
Die Zeit verging wie im Flug.
Wir freuen uns, wenn Kathleen noch einmal kommt.
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lucia & Manuel) for host
We've been at Meike's house for 10 days and have had a great time. We have been able to be surrounded by nature and take a lot of fresh air (the work is simple so we have had a lot of free time). Meike's house is very comfortable and she is always available for anything, she has even cooked us typical German food. We have felt very comfortable!… read more
7 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia & Manuel)
Lucia und Manuel sind genau richtig bei Workaway, freundlich aufgeschlossen und können anpacken, wissen auch was Sauberkeit bedeutet und fragen nach, wenn sie etwas nicht verstehen und können selbstständig arbeiten.
Lucia hat auch lecker gekocht.
Lucia und Manuel haben einige Tage zusammen mit Marie bei mir meine Tiere versorgt, während meiner… read more
Lucia hat auch lecker gekocht.
Lucia und Manuel haben einige Tage zusammen mit Marie bei mir meine Tiere versorgt, während meiner… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Lena)
Marie hat zusammen mit einem Paar aus Argentinien bei mir eingehütet für einige Tage.
Vielen Dank nochmal dafür!
Marie ist jederzeit herzlich willkommen, ein super Teamplayer, scheut sich vor keiner Arbeit, spontan, keine Schlafmütze, herzlich, freundlich, tierlieb, das bedeutet für mich workaway wirklich Interesse zeigen und anpacken.
Versorgt… read more
Vielen Dank nochmal dafür!
Marie ist jederzeit herzlich willkommen, ein super Teamplayer, scheut sich vor keiner Arbeit, spontan, keine Schlafmütze, herzlich, freundlich, tierlieb, das bedeutet für mich workaway wirklich Interesse zeigen und anpacken.
Versorgt… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Femke) for host
I stayed with Meike for about 10 days. It was a good time. Meike is very friendly and hospitable. The work is not very hard, so you have a lot of time to yourself here as well. Different kind of work: garden work, cleaning animal area, painting. The food is very good and enjoyed having lunch and dinner with Meike and Nik. The animals are friendly,… read more
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Femke)
Femke ist
eine sehr vertrauenswürdige ruhige Person, sie hst meinen Garten auf Vordermann gebracht, Hühner, Hunde und Islandpferde betreut,sowie Gäste empfangen.
Vielen Dank nochmal, es war eine entspannte Zeit mit ihr.
eine sehr vertrauenswürdige ruhige Person, sie hst meinen Garten auf Vordermann gebracht, Hühner, Hunde und Islandpferde betreut,sowie Gäste empfangen.
Vielen Dank nochmal, es war eine entspannte Zeit mit ihr.
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
Mieke is a lovely person and working on her property was a wonderful experience. Her animals are adorable, friendly, and fun to care for.
15 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin hat mir mit meinem Garten und meinen 4 Islandpferden geholfen
Colin hat alle Arbeiten sehr gewissenhaft ausgeführt.
Er ist sehr ruhig und hat immer alles ordentlich hinterlassen.
Danke für die Hilfe.
Colin hat alle Arbeiten sehr gewissenhaft ausgeführt.
Er ist sehr ruhig und hat immer alles ordentlich hinterlassen.
Danke für die Hilfe.
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mustapha) for host
Meike lives in harmony with her environment and offers a lot of attention to humans, animals and nature, which makes her a wonderful person and a great host. I appreciated her patience and encouraging smile as I learned my first words of German with her (Meike speaks fluent english but I wanted to learn German). It was also a chance for me to… read more
12 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mustapha)
Mustapha ist ein freundlicher aufgeschlossener Zeitgenosse, er hat mir 2 Wochen mit meinen Islandpferden geholfen,alle Arbeiten wurden sauber und ordentlich ausgeführt,alles mit Respekt behandelt.
Es gab auch viele interessante Gespräche.
Die Hunde und Katzen werden ihn auch vermissen.
Es gab auch viele interessante Gespräche.
Die Hunde und Katzen werden ihn auch vermissen.
(Excellent
)
28 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexia)
Die Zeit mit Alexia war toll, sie ist sehr freundlich,hilfsbereit und zuverlässig und hat auch mal Dinge erledigt,die nicht auf dem Zettel standen.Meine 4 Isländer,2 Hunde, 4 Katzen und diverse Hühner waren stehts gut versorgt.Ich könnte noch viel mehr schreiben,es war einfach unkompliziert.
Und der leckere Kuchen, wir vermissen sie schon.
Vielen… read more
Und der leckere Kuchen, wir vermissen sie schon.
Vielen… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sorry for my late feedback,but with Sarah i must do everything self.
Sarah is always smiling and she had always a helping hand.
She saw the work self ,good cooking she was really interested for the animals and did not only stay here to save money.She was like a familiy member while she was here,hopr to see here again
Sarah is always smiling and she had always a helping hand.
She saw the work self ,good cooking she was really interested for the animals and did not only stay here to save money.She was like a familiy member while she was here,hopr to see here again
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
So I stayed with Meike for one month. It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been any better. Meike is such a calm, patient, easy going person! I enjoyed spending time with her, she took me with her out to everything she had to do ( for example the vet and to her work with the refugees), we went to a museum near Bremen, we went… read more
24 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Aivis) for host
I stayed with Meike and her lovely animals (including Nik :)) for more than a month and it was great first workaway experience. Meike is very caring and nice. I felt like a part of the family. Nik was very helpful with explaining things, so nothing could be misunderstood. Work was easy, so I had a lot of free time to use and misuse the internet.… read more
10 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Åshild) for host
I had a very nice time with Meike and the animals. Lovely nature surrounding her house, and very fun working with the animals around me all the time. I did various work such as gardening, common housework, riding and cleaning the horses, feeding the animals, cleaning the stable and paddock, as well as other things. Very relaxing and not so hard… read more
10 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Svitlana )
Svitlana is a very friendly interesting person.From the first second i knowed i can trust here.
She took care about my animals with love.She was always a good help around the house.
We miss here too,it is boring to go out with the horse alone.
Vaka is greeting back !Of corse the dogs also.
We hope you come back one time.
All the Best for you
She took care about my animals with love.She was always a good help around the house.
We miss here too,it is boring to go out with the horse alone.
Vaka is greeting back !Of corse the dogs also.
We hope you come back one time.
All the Best for you
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Svitlana ) for host
Meike is an amazing and friendly person. I felt at home and welcomed from the moment I met Meike. Littla and Tommy are the nicest dogs I've ever met. I had lots of fun looking after the animals, going for walks in the beautiful countryside, riding, and spending time with Meike and Nikolas. The horses are also very friendly and well behaved. The… read more
1 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Signy) for host
I stayed with Meike for a few weeks and it was way to short! Meike is a great host and a wonderful person :) I enjoyed the work and the company. Litla and Tommy walks were such fun and working with the horses in the morning was always a great start of the day. I definitely recommend staying with Meike and her adorable animals!
Best wishes Signy
Best wishes Signy
31 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Signy)
Yes with Signy we had a good time, always helpful no stress with her, the dogs loved her .
She knows to do things , friendly , quiet .
I hope she comes back, she teached me Icelandic.
All the best for Signy
She knows to do things , friendly , quiet .
I hope she comes back, she teached me Icelandic.
All the best for Signy
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (princiseppa) for host
i spent an awesome month at Meike's place. It was a real bless to stay at her home: lovely animals and plants who want to be taken care of, good energy, nice chats. Excellent! I learned a lot about Icelandic horses! Great creatures!
I spent my mornings taking care of some animals/including hugging and talking to them :-), watering plants and… read more
I spent my mornings taking care of some animals/including hugging and talking to them :-), watering plants and… read more
13 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (augustine68)
With Isabelle it was a good time, she was always helpul
and good with all animals and a good cooker
Hope she will come again
Thank you Isabelle
and good with all animals and a good cooker
Hope she will come again
Thank you Isabelle
(Excellent
)
10 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (augustine68) for host
Meike is really a nice person, I found her very patient and lenient and it was my pleasure to help her in her daily tasks. I enjoyed learning lots of things about horses and taking care of the animals; I felt like a member of the family when she took me to meet friends or relatives and I really shared the life of the household. Thank you Meike for… read more
6 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony)
Anthony we miss him to,always good with the animals and a good cook.
See you
See you
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Anthony) for host
I had such an amazing time with Mieke! I dont think I could have asked for a better first workaway! She is such a nice lady and the animal are brilliant. I will miss lily and tommy (the dogs)also the people Meike lives with were brill. The area is spectacular and walking the dogs on a cold afternoon was brilliant! Thank you Meike so much! I hope… read more
24 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcin)
The time with Marcin was very nice,we had very god help
and all the animals loved him.
and all the animals loved him.
(Excellent
)
