A smiling family of four poses for a selfie outdoors, in front of a large, knotted tree, wearing jackets. Two children make funny faces.
A donkey lies relaxed on the ground in the foreground, with two other donkeys grazing nearby. Colorful building, fence, green trees, and blue sky behind.
A woman smiles widely beside a donkey wearing a purple halter. They pose outdoors in a sunny field, with blue sky and fluffy clouds behind them.
A smiling man sits in a cozy, rustic workshop holding a woven wooden ball. Tools, baskets, and wooden furniture surround him, reflecting a creative, artisanal environment.
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Two young children with straw brooms sit joyfully in a wooden cart outdoors. Both wearing hats, they are smiling and playing, surrounded by greenery and sunlight.
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The image depicts a family of three standing on a dirt path with two donkeys, one brown and one white, wearing backpacks and harnesses.
The image depicts a yurt with a wooden deck and stairs, surrounded by trees and grass, featuring a door, chairs, and a table, in a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a wooden building with windows, featuring a sign with German text, surrounded by a bench, wicker basket, and natural elements, set against a grassy background.
The image depicts a yurt with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground, surrounded by a fence and lush greenery on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene with lush green grass, trees, and a wooden deck, featuring a barrel planter and a bird bath.
The image depicts a cozy dining area with a table and a plush, tufted sectional sofa, featuring a lit candle and a small decorative jar on the table.
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Experience working with donkeys and stay in a self-build yurt and a caravan between the Danube and the forest of Vienna, Austria

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Austria to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We live as a young family in a calm but very social place between the village, the danube and the forest of Vienna (Wienerwald). Our sons are born in june 2020 and march 2023. We have three donkeys, chicken and a cat. Luc(41) is a basketmaker, a willow-grower and a permaculture-gardener (). Tanja(37) is working as donkey assisted coach and trainer with the donkeys and is doing illustration work and creative courses with children.

    The train station to Vienna is at 15min walk-distance and then you are in Austria´s capital in 20 minutes. We have bikes that you can borrow to discover the beautiful surroundings. There are nice spots to go for a swim, hike...
    We look forward to get in contact and give you more informations and hopefully soon welcome you in our place.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    As our guests you can learn a broad range of things f.e.: Construction and gardening skills (permaculture); Skills in basket making and willow growing/harvesting; experience the world of donkeys and of non- verbal communication and body language in animal-human relationship; get insight in the way of living in a yurt that we have build ourselves; learn how to walk on a slackline or use a unicycle; experience community and get to know amazing people and places; practice or learn to speak german, french or english, ...

    You will benefit from both- the calm and the social connection of our place. By foot or bike you can discover the surrounding woods, danube, hills and nice spots to go swimming. In our village there are regular cultural events and concerts taking place. At the same time you can reach Austria´s capital in only 20 min by train and benefit from all cities advantages and cultural events.
    We have bikes that you can borrow to discover the beautiful surroundings.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We would love to get help:
    *in our garden f.e. cut the lawn or do weeding and harvesting vegetables
    *with the donkeys: daily stable-work, feeding, repairing fences etc.
    *with a variety of maintenance-stuff all around our place
    *with cooking the meals
    * taking care of our sons
    *there may also be some construction work with wood

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: 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

    You can sleep in big caravan where you have your privacy and your own little kitchen and bathroom. There is a double bed, a big and small table and lots of storage and space.
    (There is possibility for more people to sleep, if you fold the tables). The yourt can be used as a commun space, for example for cooking meals for everybody. There is also possibilty to use our near by flat for showering, washing clothes etc...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Esel, Weiden, Korbflechten, Jurte, Wohnwagen, Wald, Wasser, Schwimmen, Wien, Kultur,

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Donkey

    3 wonderful donkeys

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