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🌿 Workaway at Gut Neuensund
Hi there,
we’re looking for 2–3 reliable Workawayers to support us at our baroque estate in the Szczecin Lagoon Nature Park, in the northern Uckermark (northeastern Germany).
This is a quiet and rather remote place. Life here is simple, sometimes physically demanding, and shaped by nature, animals, and ongoing practical work. It is not a social hostel environment, but a small working place with a calm atmosphere.
🛠️ Where We Need Help
Depending on your experience and interests, tasks may include:
🏡 Guesthouse
Groups stay in our historic Inspector’s House (8 bedrooms).
Tasks include:
Cleaning between stays
Preparing beds
Laundry
⛺ Glamping (May–September)
Preparing tents for incoming guests
🍲 Team Lunch
Cooking lunch (Monday–Friday) for 5–8 people
☕ Gastronomy (optional)
If you are an experienced or passionate cook, there is the possibility to:
Run small bistro / café formats
Organise weekend pop-ups
🐎 Horses
We breed horses and need help with:
Feeding, mucking out, and daily care
Bringing horses to and from the fields
If experienced: groundwork and/or riding.
Working calmly and respectfully with animals is essential.
🔨 Property & Outdoor Work
There is ongoing work across the estate (approx. 8 hectares plus horse pastures):
Supporting renovation work
Building and repairing fences
Chopping wood
General maintenance
Working in the park and on the land
This part can be physically demanding and outdoors in all weather.
🌱 You Might Be a Good Fit If You…
Are comfortable with quiet, rural surroundings
Can spend time on your own without needing constant social interaction
Are reliable, practical, and take responsibility for your tasks
Are okay with physical work and a simple daily structure
You are probably not a good fit if you are looking for:
a very social, group-based experience
nightlife or lots of activity
a highly structured programme
🏡 What We Offer
Accommodation either in:
one of our two Bauwagen (tiny homes) in the park
or a guest room in the riding arena (private toilet, shared shower)
Shared kitchen and bathroom
Common room with Wi-Fi, large table, and coffee station
Two bikes to explore the area
Swimming lake (1.2 km) and walking trails nearby
Regular lifts to supermarket and train station
👋 Who We Are
We are Nina and Albrecht, both in our forties. After many years in cities, we moved to the countryside seven years ago. We are passionate about restoring historic buildings, nature and horses, and both have a background in fine arts.
We live here together with Frank, our full-time employee, and Heiner, an older member of our team and family on the property.
📍 Location
Gut Neuensund is a rural estate surrounded by forest and farmland.
The nearest small town with train station and supermarket is about 10 km away.
Directly behind the park begins a protected nature reserve, and the wider area is part of the Szczecin Lagoon landscape.
For those who enjoy being outdoors, there are excellent opportunities for hiking and long walks, cycling, observing wildlife and spending quiet time in nature.
There is also a nearby bird sanctuary, making the area especially interesting for birdwatching.
From the nearby town, you can also visit:
Szczecin (Poland)
the Uckermark countryside
the Baltic Sea
Or simply stay here and enjoy the quiet surroundings.
Couples are welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can share knowledge in renovating historic buildings, the history of this area and eastern Germany.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
It's important that you are a European citizen or have a working visa for Germany. We pay 13€ per hour.
Working Hours
4-8/day, max 40 hours/week, 5 days a week
(depends on tasks, weather and your preferences — we try to keep it fair and flexible)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
One of our two cozy Bauwagen (tiny homes) in a historic park under old trees — each has a bed, table, and wardrobe. The toilets/bathroom and the common room are 100 metres away. The two tiny homes are next to each other and there is a sitting area in fron for you as well. We provide bed linen and towels. You have access to a washing machine and dryer in the guest house. You share the kitchen and bathroom with the other workawayers.
A double room in the indoor riding arena with own toilet and shared shower. As well access to the shared kitchen. In the room you have a working desk as well.
What else ...
We offer basic bikes and transportation from and to the train station. As well a lift to the supermarket.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have flexible working hours, so that you'll have time to work from the computer as well.
Space for parking camper vans
We have nice spots for camper vans as well and you can use the shared facilities
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Rio
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