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Do you love nature and the peaceful live of a forest? Would you enjoy being surrounded by (wild) deer, horses, sheep, dogs and a cat? Are you ready to support us at our farm? If so, please contact us soon.
We live in a large traditional country house which was built in 1904 as a remote train station to connect our village with the nearest town. The railroad was already suspended in 1930 but the house was converted into a farm and guesthouse. The place is located in 1 km distance from the village (500 inhabitants) at the edge of the forest. The village "Otersen" has been portrayed by German TV as the "Paradise at the (river) Aller". If you come to our place you would meet myself (Hellmut) as the owner and Merle (a former workawayer and meanwhile graduated veterinarian) . We are requiring help not only for the ongoing activities but also for making our farm an even better place. There are always projects we are excited about such as building a chicken house or an outdoor-kitchen.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Improve/learn German, experience German life in the countryside!
Opportunity to ride horses regularly (dependent on your height/weight and experience)
Visits to local parks: Serengeti park Hodenhagen, wolves park, birds park Walsrode.
Unlimited walking, hiking, cycling and canoing opportunities.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Activities include:
Maintanance, building, refurbishing
Caring for horses, sheep and cat
Gardening
Cooking
Cleaning
4 ,5 hours / day
Daily tasks will include cleaning the horses' stables, preparing their food, giving them fresh water, grooming them, putting them in their field and bringing them in, cleaning and checking their field, feeding the sheep and the cat, cleaning the house, gardening ...
For skilled workawayers there are many opportunities for practicing your craft: working with wood, renovating, fencing etc. ....Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I would be interested to improve my foreign language skills by learning from workaway guests.Accommodation
You will have your own private bedroom in a comfortable large house. You will also have access to all other parts (kitchen, living room, dining room etc) of the house. There is a washing machine available for your laundry. Although the place is very remote, high-speed internet is available.
Free food will be provided and prepared in turns by the host and the volunteer(s).What else ...
The nearest train station is located in Verden (15km) with a local bus operating to the village. Pick-up service from train station will be arranged.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fast Wifi
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of space for campervans.
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
Hours expected
4,5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I stayed with hellmut for almost 3 weeks, it was a dream! with the beautiful nature surrounding the place and with the beautiful horses and also with the company of the famous cat 🐈⬛! and the sheep alfa and Berta! I really enjoyed the all stay I meet amazing people and the surroundings thanks to Hellmut!… read more
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I stayed with hellmut for almost 3 weeks, it was a dream! with the beautiful nature surrounding the place and with the beautiful horses and also with the company of the famous cat 🐈⬛! and the sheep alfa and Berta! I really enjoyed the all stay I meet amazing people and the surroundings thanks to Hellmut!… read more
He is a hard worker and… read more