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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    So, this is us

    We are a community of 5 adults and 2 children situated in a very small village in the wonderful woodland of the Thüringer Wald - a nature reserve close to Eisenach. Whilst slowly rebuilding the old farmstead we indulge in some side projects like running a vegetable garden to feed us and our guests, caring for our small farm animals and beautifying the premises. All of us are handicraft people that run our businesses from the site. There’s a stonemason, taxidermist, weaver, and plant dyer. We also run an ecological valuation office and educational services for museums. We love having new people around to help us with daily chores and little projects, but we don´t ask you to help us earn money with our businesses.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We were all travellers at certain times of our lives and love to host people from all over the place to share our life with us for a period of time.

    We would be very glad if you invite us to see some pictures of your hometown, family&friends and daily life back home. How is life at the place you come from?

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Projects in 2025:

    Gardening:
    They say that gardening is the number one hobby shared among centenarians. Extend your life today!
    This year, gardening will be a group endeavour, and all of us will be involved throughout the season. At the moment we cultivate a total of 1000m2, supplying our community and some neighbors with organically grown vegetables, salads and herbs. We practice regenerative agriculture and have built the plot up from gravel and sand into the fertile land that feeds us now.

    We aim to eat 99 % organic food and apart from growing our own veggies we feed chickens, poultry and rabbits.

    Cooking/Household:
    The aforementioned Garden produces some of the finest veggies in the land, and we love to eat them! Eating dinner together is part of the ritual of our day, and a good meal sets the tone. If you have an interest in food, hosting, and cooking for a large group of people we welcome you with open mouths. The flipside of cooking is cleaning... the dishes. We don’t expect anyone to do both, but domestic work is real work, and we’d genuinely love to have someone who is interested in (and will be appreciated for) incorporating the less glamorous side of things into their stay.

    Small maintenance projects:
    There is always some improvement, repair and "make-it-better-bigger-higher" stuff going on. Something for everyone, even if you believe that you have no skills at all!

    In Return:
    There is a broad breadth of knowledge among this community. From medieval history, to esoteric bird taxonomy, and everything in between, there is rarely ever a dull day. Join us in our workshops and get started on things like woodturning, stonemasonry, historic textile handicrafts, plant dyeing, pottery, baking bread, food preservation, analogue photography… The list really does go on. If you have an idea, hobby, or something you really want to do, let us know and we’ll try to make it happen.

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    This could be a typical workaway-day for you:
    Morning:
    - Breakfast around 7.30ish
    - Work with us in the garden, or with chores.
    - Lunch together at 12.30
    Afternoon:
    - Enjoy the nature around us hiking, biking, sightseeing, reading, whatever suits you.
    - Help with a project for another few hours and get a whole day off for adventures the next day.
    - Be responsible during your stay for some afternoon tasks like animal/garden/household care
    Evening:
    - Dinner!

    We all cook and do household chores and we expect you to join in easily.
    If it is a hazard to our lives to have you as a cook, we will find something else for you!

    We aim to eat 99 % organic food and apart from growing our own veggies we feed chickens, poultry and rabbits. We support a local goat cheese farm and a community supported gardening venture nearby by eating their stuff.
    We aim to eat only meat from animals we, or our friends, have fed, and we prefer to slaughter ourselves.
    So we are happy to host eat-everythingers and vegetarians, but have learnt that a vegan lifestyle does not easily fit in our lifestyle. Please keep that in mind before applying!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: 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

    Rooms available:
    - private room in a house (single or double for couples) with wood-burner for heating
    - shared room in a house for up to 5 people (1 double, 1 single, 2 bunkbeds), no heating possible
    - single/double for couples in our dovehouse on top of the world

    - shared bathroom with unlimited hot water but no heating
    - shared outdoor kitchen with living area, fireplace, big clay oven
    - shared indoor kitchen with no heating but fairly cosy
    - shared indoor common living room - with fireplace

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a lot to see and do for nature lovers as well as for cultural heritage freaks.
    Eisenach (6 km away) is a town of 40,000 with famous Art Noveau buildings, cinema, pubs, shopping, museums etc.
    It is also THE Reformation town: On the Wartburg castle Martin Luther translated the bible in 1521

    We are happy to provide you with information and help you with transportation.
    There is limited bus transport, but we do have bicycles. There are shared rides with us and the village people. And, of course, it is a famous hiking area.
    We love to see people that are happy to be away from the big city lights and enjoy time with the outdoors.
    Hang around campfire at night, go for birdwatching.

  • 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

    Makes life easier for both sides...especially as we can´t offer heated accomodation and tend to get the place crowded somehow....

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Yes, if it is a horse or a well trained & friendly dog. No vicious species, please. And if its a donkey, please leave it with us...

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a lush array of plants and trees, with a small building in the background, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a partially constructed building with exposed wooden framing, featuring a ladder and green tarp on the right side, set against a clear blue sky.
The image shows a house under construction, with a wooden frame and a concrete foundation, featuring a gable roof and a large front window, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and a cluster of buildings, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a woman standing behind a wooden table, holding a large basket of vegetables and a bowl of flowers, with a gazebo and buildings in the background.
The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a small wooden house with a snow-covered roof, nestled among other houses and trees in a snowy landscape.
The image depicts a two-story house with a red roof, white walls, and blue trim, featuring a spiral staircase leading to a balcony and a covered patio area below.
The image depicts a room with a bed, desk, and chair, featuring a large window and a door, with a white wall and a gray floor, providing a simple and functional space.
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The image depicts a well-organized outdoor space with a large outdoor oven, surrounded by a fence, featuring a table and chairs, and a bench, with a clear and open atmosphere.
Two individuals are engaged in outdoor work, utilizing tools to move dirt and debris, with a focus on maintaining a safe and organized environment. The scene is set outdoors, with a clear and controlled atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene scene of a small village with a row of houses, featuring a road and a field, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
The image depicts a castle with a large tower, featuring a prominent window and a smaller tower to the right, set against a backdrop of a clear sky. The castle is situated on a hill.

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