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Learn about self sufficiency at our watermill in Recke-Steinbeck, Germany

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We live on a beautiful piece of land where we dedicate ourselves to maintaining the buildings, the property, and pursuing self-sufficiency. Our home is a historic 15th-century water mill, nestled beside a small river and surrounded by 14 acres of forest. You'll find a wood-fired sauna, a swimming spot, and much more to discover. Come and see for yourself! :-)

    At the moment, we are a shared living community of five adults and a young family.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Nature
    Camping
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    As we are currently 7.5 people, everyone has different experiences and skills to share. We arrived at our new home 3 years ago and you can watch and help our project grow and develop.

    For the right people, most of the jobs can be a lot of fun and our property is extremly beautiful. We just need enough people to enjoy it and give a hand, otherwise it's becoming overwhelming.

  • Help

    Help

    We are currently renovating one large building and could use some help with various tasks. And then there is a lot of outdoor work to be done:
    - Cutting, splitting and bringing firewood from the forest
    - Vegetable garden
    - Food preservation
    - Lawn mowing (ride-on)
    - Painting wooden windows
    ......
    We are very flexible and will talk about what suits best: If you like to be a lot by yourself, that's fine, we'll find suitable jobs. Otherwise we'll work together on the different projects.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    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

    We have different options: There is a flat above our workshop. It's simple but cozy and you'll have your own space, kitchen and there is a bathroom downstairs in the workshop. Camping in a van or tent is also possible, the property offers a thousand and more beautiful spots.

    Food: Our idea is, that you'll get any food you want for your own kitchen. Either you go shopping and we give you the money or you give us a list and we buy it. You usually prepare your own meals but we can plan common meals, whenever both sides are interested. This can be every day or once in a week.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    If you travel with your own campervan, you will fall in love with our place. As described above, we have 14 acres of beautiful forest right next to our home and there are dozens of great spots for your vehicle.

  • 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

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