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Last replied
1 Sep 2024
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We are living with 2 dogs, 13 sheep, 1 rabbit, 12 chicken, 7 goats, 2 donkeys on a farm in the middle of Germany. My farm is situated in a rural area 30 km in the east of Marburg, a mediaval little student city.
I have a lot of jobs: Teaching adults in animal assisted therapie
Practicing animal assisted therapie, coaching and family therapy
writing books
breeding sheep
working as a photographer
Sing-a-song writer
My dogma: Anything but boring!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Most of the volonteers are very interested in animal assisted therapy/pedagogy.
Help
stable work (rabbits, chicken, donkeys), build (and repair) fences, claw trimming (sheep), walk the dogs, feed the animals..... Short: farming!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis 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
I have a small guestroom in my house, so it is very important that the volunteers are petfriendly people and not afraid of dogs! The volunteers share kitchen, livingroom etcetera with me. And the fridge is always full...
What else ...
Guests are less guests than members of my household for a short time. So it is very important for me that they are trustworthy.
There is less public transport, but I can bring you to a train station or to Marburg... wherever. If you have a driving license you can use my car if it's not needed.
Marburg (30 km from our home) is always worth a visit:
From the Elizabeth Church and the Lahn valley through the historical old town to the Castle of the Landgrave on the hill visitors to this town will see a living past and modern present.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi, the internet connection works well.
Space for parking camper vans
It is possible to stay on one of my fields. (No power). Toilet and shower can be used on our farm.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 1 - 2 days off
Host ref number: 839488312259
Feedback (16)
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria de Lourdes)
Marilú is such a nice person, it was a pleasure to have her with us and we miss her a lot! She is able to work self-depend. So if you have a project and no time to supervise: no problem, Marilú will fix it! With donkeys she didn't have any experience, but she loved them and was very fast connected with them.
We loved to cook together, talk till… read more
We loved to cook together, talk till… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maria de Lourdes) for host
Wiebke's farm and his therapeutic work with animals is very nice and interesting. I also had a great time cooking, harvesting, shopping and walking the dogs with Katja, her partner. They really are splendid hosts, I loved the garden and the talks we had, I really enjoyed being with the people who work there and all the animals, Jimm and Mote the… read more
5 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
We deeply miss Sara! First of all Jim, the Border Collie. Sara has a knack for everything around the caretaking of animals. She is trustworthy and she never forget, what’s to do - you only have to tell her once. Sara is one of the people we will ask for vacation replacements. We enjoyed the evenings at the fireplace, talking about animal assisted… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I had a wonderful time at Wiebke's place. The house/farm has a lot of cozy charm with an instant well-being factor. It's full of warm-hearted people and extremely cute animals. I mostly supported with care for the donkeys, chicken, cat, rabbit and walking Jimmy the lovely dog. I was lucky and able to peak into ongoing seminars where adults get… read more
26 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephan)
It was such a good time to have Stephan around! At work he is like a Jack Russel: Never give up before he succeeds in doing the project! Stephan is communicative, open minded, diligent, reliable, trustworthy and we all are missing him deeply! Best wishes for your next journey,
from all the staff!
from all the staff!
(Excellent
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22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria de Lourdes)
Marilú is such a nice person, it was a pleasure to have her with us and we miss her a lot! She is able to work self-depend. So if you have a project and no time to supervise: no problem, Marilú will fix it! With donkeys she didn't have any experience, but she loved them and was very fast connected with them.
We loved to cook together, talk till… read more
We loved to cook together, talk till… read more
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maria de Lourdes) for host
Wiebke's farm and his therapeutic work with animals is very nice and interesting. I also had a great time cooking, harvesting, shopping and walking the dogs with Katja, her partner. They really are splendid hosts, I loved the garden and the talks we had, I really enjoyed being with the people who work there and all the animals, Jimm and Mote the… read more
5 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
We deeply miss Sara! First of all Jim, the Border Collie. Sara has a knack for everything around the caretaking of animals. She is trustworthy and she never forget, what’s to do - you only have to tell her once. Sara is one of the people we will ask for vacation replacements. We enjoyed the evenings at the fireplace, talking about animal assisted… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I had a wonderful time at Wiebke's place. The house/farm has a lot of cozy charm with an instant well-being factor. It's full of warm-hearted people and extremely cute animals. I mostly supported with care for the donkeys, chicken, cat, rabbit and walking Jimmy the lovely dog. I was lucky and able to peak into ongoing seminars where adults get… read more
26 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephan)
It was such a good time to have Stephan around! At work he is like a Jack Russel: Never give up before he succeeds in doing the project! Stephan is communicative, open minded, diligent, reliable, trustworthy and we all are missing him deeply! Best wishes for your next journey,
from all the staff!
from all the staff!
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aurore) for host
I stay with Wiebke for two months and it was very lovely, she is really a sweatheart and living with her is like living with an old friend. It was the best workaway experience you can imagine and all her animals are so sweet, I already miss them.
I have learn so much in this wonderfull place and I hope I will be able to come back soon.
I don't… read more
I have learn so much in this wonderfull place and I hope I will be able to come back soon.
I don't… read more
29 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Sol )
Me, the dogs (especially Nell) and the goats too are missing Marie-Sol deeply! She was such a help: taking care for all my animals, the plants, the hole farm. Building and creating tools for gardening. She started to train my dog Nell and read a lot of books for this training. It was a pleasure to see them both grow and develop more and more… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Demi)
Dear Demi,
I'm sorry for the late feedback! It was so good to have you around me: The evening talks, cook together... I sometimes miss your laugh :)
Demi is a real dog-lover and this was a mutual love. The dogs enjoyed the walks and the playing and cuddling a lot. And for me it was a relief do do my work with the sureness that Demi took care of my… read more
I'm sorry for the late feedback! It was so good to have you around me: The evening talks, cook together... I sometimes miss your laugh :)
Demi is a real dog-lover and this was a mutual love. The dogs enjoyed the walks and the playing and cuddling a lot. And for me it was a relief do do my work with the sureness that Demi took care of my… read more
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Demi) for host
Sorry for late feedback but wow! What an experience it was staying with Wiebke! I don’t know where to start! I was very stressed and anxious before going, but as soon as I arrived, she made all of my worries go away!
I felt like family living with Wiebke, And just like her, her animals were so kind! I mainly cleaned out the horses and cleaned the… read more
I felt like family living with Wiebke, And just like her, her animals were so kind! I mainly cleaned out the horses and cleaned the… read more
21 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anouck) for host
BEST WORKAWAY EVER !!! Wiebke was my first host and I couldn't have fallen into better hands. She is kind, resourceful, clever and so independant ! I admire her a lot.
During my stay, she treated me like family and I was happy to do the same. We had long and enjoyable discussions around dinner, nice walks and a lot of fun together !
As far as… read more
During my stay, she treated me like family and I was happy to do the same. We had long and enjoyable discussions around dinner, nice walks and a lot of fun together !
As far as… read more
2 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)
Oh Dear,
I really miss our talks and walks, our cooking and painting - I really hope you will come back one day!
Pia is an absolute perfect guest:
diligent
useful
willing to learn new skills
talented to work with animals.
I really love her keen sense of humor and her honesty.
The dogs and me are looking forward to see her again.
I really miss our talks and walks, our cooking and painting - I really hope you will come back one day!
Pia is an absolute perfect guest:
diligent
useful
willing to learn new skills
talented to work with animals.
I really love her keen sense of humor and her honesty.
The dogs and me are looking forward to see her again.
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host
I had a really nice time there! Wiebke was so welcoming and made my stay feel like home :)
My tasks were usually walking the dogs (I miss them a lot!), cleaning stables and the yard and other little things, that came up. I also experienced some animal assisted therapy lessons and was able to take part in a seminar concerning animal assisted… read more
My tasks were usually walking the dogs (I miss them a lot!), cleaning stables and the yard and other little things, that came up. I also experienced some animal assisted therapy lessons and was able to take part in a seminar concerning animal assisted… read more
2 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I stayed for two weeks at Wiebke`s place and i had a wonderful time there. The farm is surrounded by a beautiful landscape and also Marburg is definitely worth to visit. The farm with the historic house and the nice garden is also really charming. I experienced Wiebke as a really friendly, warm, positive minded person who has a lot of experience… read more
10 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Denise) for host
I spent two weeks at Wiebke’s place and from the first day I fell in love with the Liernhof, the surrounding, Wiebkes team and her animals, especially with Lilli, the chicken and her three dogs, Nell, Jim and Ceilidh. I had a wonderful time and there is so much to write about...
First of all Wiebke is a very friendly and open-minded person and I… read more
First of all Wiebke is a very friendly and open-minded person and I… read more
6 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Denise)
Denise fit in our team as if she was living here for decades :) The horses, dogs, lilly the chicken and - of course - me are missing her deeply.
A few of her skills (there are much more!):
animal lover
excellent animal trainer
hardworking
communicative
friendly
authentic
dependably
We all are very happy you live only two ours away from us!
A few of her skills (there are much more!):
animal lover
excellent animal trainer
hardworking
communicative
friendly
authentic
dependably
We all are very happy you live only two ours away from us!
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ysaura)
I am so very thankful to have had Ysaura at my farm! She is open minded, full of love for animals, plants and people and has worked absolute self-contained! And I'm looking forward to meet her again here!
Ysaura, I wish you a lot of strength in the next year in Spain. You will cope with it! My fingers are crossed for a cool summer and high… read more
Ysaura, I wish you a lot of strength in the next year in Spain. You will cope with it! My fingers are crossed for a cool summer and high… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ysaura) for host
I spent three weeks with Wiebke and unfortunately I couldn't stay longer. I really enjoy all my tasks there, taking care of the lovely animals was so nice. Her house and her garden are gorgeous and the surrounding area
is really beautiful and full of calm.
Work is easy, food is delicious and Wiebke is so kind and open to share her experiences, I… read more
is really beautiful and full of calm.
Work is easy, food is delicious and Wiebke is so kind and open to share her experiences, I… read more
2 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline & Joren)
Caroline is very experienced in the Workaway programm. She is so trustworthy, I would resign all my animals blind to her! Caroline's calm emphatic kind makes her the perfect guest! It was always fun to cook together, sit by the fireside and talk - Michael, me and the animals will miss her!
I really look forward to meet you again! Safe journey!
I really look forward to meet you again! Safe journey!
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Caroline & Joren) for host
My two-weeks stay at Wiebke and Michael's place was everything I was looking for and more. I came to the German countryside for some peace and quiet, lovely walks in nature and spending time around animals. All of which I found here. But I had never imagined I would be received so warmly and would feel so quickly at home. Wiebke and Michael are… read more
18 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Miquel)
It was really nice to have Miquel at our home! I will especially miss the exciting discussions at the dinner about psychology, politics and philosophy .
Miquel has had no experience with animals but he is a natural. And he has a talent for languages! On two of his days off he joined a coaching clinic and was able to follow although it was in… read more
Miquel has had no experience with animals but he is a natural. And he has a talent for languages! On two of his days off he joined a coaching clinic and was able to follow although it was in… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Miquel) for host
I went to the Liernhof for the 2 last weeks looking for 3 thinks: learning German, learning about psychology and just relaxing a lot. The truth is, I got much more than that!
Wiebke was super flexible and accepted to pick me up in Marburg. She was very opened to explain about her job and her many many experiences, especially traveling. She even… read more
Wiebke was super flexible and accepted to pick me up in Marburg. She was very opened to explain about her job and her many many experiences, especially traveling. She even… read more
4 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
For me it was a special experience to have Jennifer by my side! From the very first moment on I've had the feeling that we know each other since ages! Whether we worked in the stable, had lunch- and cooking time, sat at the fireplace with a good book and a glass of wine.... we always were a perfect match.
Jennifer worked on our farm as if she had… read more
Jennifer worked on our farm as if she had… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
I stayed with Wiebke, Michael and their animals for the past month. What a wonderful month it was. I have new great friends in both the humans and the animals. Such lovely easygoing hosts with two gorgeous dogs, four beautiful well mannered horses, rooster, hens, rabbits, dear old old Mikesh the cat and the friendly darling sheep - they all found… read more
29 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Denise)
It was really a pleasure to have Denise at our home! Not only that she managed all the work which has to be done easily, she was quickly loved by our animals.
Especially Mikesch (our very old cat) and Ceilidh (one of our Border Collies) are missing her deeply!
For me it was very interesting to learn sth about asian culture!
Thank you for visiting… read more
Especially Mikesch (our very old cat) and Ceilidh (one of our Border Collies) are missing her deeply!
For me it was very interesting to learn sth about asian culture!
Thank you for visiting… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Denise) for host
Wiebke & Michael are a great host trying every minute to make me feel like home at their place such as providing a comfy living room and setting up the wood-burning fireplace for me etc. Since I was interested in the animal-assisted therapy, Wiebke shared a lot of her experience with me & generously lent me a few books related to that. She even… read more
28 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariana)
My current workawayer told me today that I didn't leave a feedback to our time with Ariana. Unbelievably, because we've had a fantastic time together! Ariana was such a help and she really has a knack for animals. Her dream is to become a vet and I can only hope for the animals that she will reach her aim!
Ariana, we're looking forward to see you… read more
Ariana, we're looking forward to see you… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ariana) for host
I volunteered here for about two weeks and had the most wonderful time! Wiebke and Michael are such welcoming, open-minded, and kind people. They went out of their way to make me feel at home and even connected me with friends who could offer experience and advice in their professions. Wiebke was so kind to set up a day where I could shadow a vet.… read more
23 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy & Luc)
Amy and Luc are the best workawayer ever! We enjoyed to be with them so much! They are friendly, open-hearted, hard working... They left nothing to be desired! We and our animals (espacially Jim and Holly) miss them sadly!
We're looking forward to see you again,
safe journey,
Wiebke, Michael & the animals
We're looking forward to see you again,
safe journey,
Wiebke, Michael & the animals
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Amy & Luc) for host
We volunteered here for just over 2 weeks and couldn't have felt more at home! Wiebke, Michael and everyone we met there were so welcoming and willing to share German culture with us! We absolutely fell in love with all their animals and the beautiful village of Maulbach.
We were immediately welcomed into their home, and the work given to us was… read more
We were immediately welcomed into their home, and the work given to us was… read more
10 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenni is the best workawayer ever! We enjoyed to be with her so much! She is friendly, open-hearted, hard working... She has a strong sense of responsibility and is very reliable.
Everybody can take a leaf out of her book!
We're looking forward to see you again,
safe journey,
Wiebke
Everybody can take a leaf out of her book!
We're looking forward to see you again,
safe journey,
Wiebke
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
I had a wonderful time and I hope to go back there soon! :)
Actually I really don´t know where to start because my time there was so full of experiences.
(I´m also trying to be brief!)
First of all, both Michael and Wiebke are so friendly! From my first day on I felt like at home there.
If you´re interested in travelling like me they´re the best… read more
Actually I really don´t know where to start because my time there was so full of experiences.
(I´m also trying to be brief!)
First of all, both Michael and Wiebke are so friendly! From my first day on I felt like at home there.
If you´re interested in travelling like me they´re the best… read more
