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We live in the town of Schwäbisch Hall, a smaller town in the south of Germany with a wonderful medieval old town.
Our house is located in a residential area, 10 minutes walk from the city centre.
Our eldest daughter has spent a year with workaway in various places throughout the UK, which is why we also offer this opportunity to give something back.
At the moment her sister and brother, both still students, and we as parents live in the house. A few friends stay here from time to time.
We are currently renovating the house (attic and basement flat), trying to be more independent in terms of energy and supply and changing the garden towards urban gardening, permaculture and forest gardening.
We would love to learn about your culture, your home country and also new cooking recipes.
We usually cook in the evening and everyone is welcome to join us for a meal. All other meals are untimed and independent.
You can arrange most of your working time yourself. Since we do major work on Saturdays, it would be great if you could help out on that day. Of course you can spend one or two days during the week exploring the area.
Fortunately, we can offer you either your own room or, if it is available, a small single flat in the house.
Since we and our guests have had good experiences with this, we do a short video chat in advance to get to know each other a bit and to be able to clarify questions quickly and easily.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Of course you will improve or learn german. Don't worry we all speak a little bit or more english and would like to improve it.
Schwäbisch Hall is a beautiful old town with anything you need good bus conections, free museums, shops, libary, cafes and nature.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
My father will explain you the most and he will work sometimes with you. Maybe my sister will help seldom too, if she is motivated.
In the house you could do things like sort stuff, remove plaster, isolate and plaster a wall, painting and more.
Typical tasks in the garden are be to cut boughs, use a lawnmower, weeding, planting, pave a way...
It depend what you would like to do.
We would like to hear your own ideas and opinion about it.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are happy to support you in improving your German. There is also a Goethe-Institut in Schwäbisch Hall where you can take German courses. For us it would be great to practise our English or improve our French.
Accommodation
We can offer you either your own room or, if it is available, a small single flat in the house.
Feel always free to spend your time in our kichen and living room.
What else ...
Places you could vist are the art gallery Würth, Hohenloher Freiland museum and monastery Comburg.
There is more but I don't know what you like but you can ask us or seach yourself.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a working WI-Fi. Just ask if you have questions.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a small camper ourselves, so there is room for a small camper, of course we have a CEE power connection.
Can possibly accept pets
You are welcome to bring your own pet with you but please ask me before. And as long as your pet hasn't a problem with our dog and cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20-25/week, Saturday
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Unsere Hühner, die Obstbäume und der Holzvorrat haben sich enorm über Eure Hilfe gefreut ;-)
Wir wünschen Euch beiden alles Gute und vielen Dank, dass wir Eure Gastgeber sein durften.
We had some interesting conversations, delicious food, and a wild game of miniature golf!!
We learned a lot about permaculture, prepared wood for the hot water heater, and assisted in transitioning a small garden space into a cozy relaxing… read more
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Unsere Hühner, die Obstbäume und der Holzvorrat haben sich enorm über Eure Hilfe gefreut ;-)
Wir wünschen Euch beiden alles Gute und vielen Dank, dass wir Eure Gastgeber sein durften.
We had some interesting conversations, delicious food, and a wild game of miniature golf!!
We learned a lot about permaculture, prepared wood for the hot water heater, and assisted in transitioning a small garden space into a cozy relaxing… read more
Steffi: It was great to meet you and to have had you with us. You have been helpful in the garden and household and can cook fantastic. Momo (our dog) is missing you .If you are back in Germany, please get in touch. Greetings from… read more
It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better for a start.
I have learnt so much with this family. I came as a visitor and after 2 hours felt part of the family.
They are gentle, and let me do so much food as i like, experiences in… read more
cooked and baked amazing food. It was astonishing to see her nearly every day lerning and improving her german.
I know you will find your way.
Thanks for beeing here and all the best!
