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Come and help in the house and garden, renovating, landscaping or working on our ECO Microhouse Project North of Frankfurt, Germany

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Angela and I live with my husband and two kids (20+24) in Glashütten, in the Taunus region, 30 minutes from Frankfurt.
    Our eldest took off last May for work&travel to South East Asia and she convinced me to be a host here in Germany.

    This winter /spring 2020 we could use some helping hands in the garden with weeding, ideally you do not mind working at this climate temperatures outdoors and would like to help me indoors with house spring cleaning.

    this summer 2020 we will be starting an ECO microhouse (72m²) low-energy building project in our garden.
    We welcome skilled builders, carpenters, drywall specialist, painters to join this project.

    Chef 's or enthusiastic hobby cook 's , Physical therapists or physical trainers and garden lovers are welcomed throughout the year. Different professions ;) are welcomed too, please take a look at our open projects and other help required below.

    I'm using a walking-aid due to a autoimmune muscle weakness and am therefore not able to work in the house and garden as I would like. So a helping hand is always welcomed ;)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The Taunus area where we live offers a lot of nature and woods to go walking. We live next to the Feldberg, a high mountain that is great for hiking, mountain biking and running. In the winter it is very popular for sledging. Frankfurt city is 30 mins away by car. With 1 bus & 1 train it takes 1 hour and to Frankfurt. The bus station is 10 mins away if you walk slowly. I'm happy to help you find a transfer route where you would want to go :)

  • Help

    Help

    Preparing for our MICROHOUSE project we are seeking HELP at this point:

    In the Garden:
    - clearing some bushes and small trees
    - building a walking path on a slope from the street to the garden
    - opening up/sawing our wooden fence and making an entrance gate of it
    - repainting the wooden fence
    - lumberjack work on one or two trees trimming of the treetops

    In the (modern designed) low-energy Microhouse:
    - interiors experts to plan, calculate all the details
    - help with wooden facades and interior construction
    - claddings metal and wood
    - expertise in cabinet making
    - decorative interior work
    - drywall setup
    - bathroom, shower installations

    We appreciate your help, so if you are a CONSTRUCTOR or CARPENTER by trade you are very welcome to join and become part of our ECO project.

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    YEAR-ROUND:

    A CHEF or enthusiastic HOBBY COOK and a GARDENER throughout the year :) is welcomed too.

    Due to the ECO building project that I would like to take care of, I would appreciate a workawayer who would love to take over my cooking duties for the family of temporary three (one daughter is off as a workawayer herself right now ... ;)
    I am looking for someone who really loves and enjoys to cook nice food in a fully equiped kitchen, also making use of our veggies and herbs from the garden. We do eat everything also seafood and meat, so please be aware of this before you apply. Flexitarians are welcome.

    DEPENDING ON THE SEASON:
    APRIL/MAY/JUNE/JULY Garden > digging, potting, flower beds, pruning...

    I am looking for someone that likes to work in the garden and would like to help with various green projects outdoors. Other works would vary from watering, weeding, trimming and lawn mowing.

    Spring Project or LATER THIS YEAR:
    (that needs some serious muscles):
    I'm planning a small organic herb & vegetable garden which would need preparing the (hard rocky) soil, putting up a small fence on 15 square metres and planting herbs&veggies.

    PAINTERS AND CARPENTERS welcomed:
    We would have some indoor/outdoor painting and small woodworks and upcycling of materials.
    Wooden fence could use varnishing

    GENERAL HELP REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR::
    -In the house assisting me with cooking and cleaning the kitchen (I would be happy to teach German, Italian & Asian cooking since we have lived in Asia for over 16 years)
    -Cleaning the walkways around the house if needed.
    -Or we are also looking for someone who would scan a room full of my husbands scientific paper collection (Digital Archiving) POSTPONED due to MICROHOUSE Project

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would have your own private room & separate own bathroom.
    We have a nice big pool where you can go swimming in your free time.
    Our house is quite big so everybody would have his/her private space.
    No Smoking please.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If I can manage i try to have Breakfast and Lunch together with our workawayers ;) we prepare it usually together or you make your own.

    Dinner is usually prepared and taken by yourself. Sometimes we can have dinner together.

    Due to a long working day, my husband is exhausted and prefers to have a quiet dinner with the family. We enjoy our privacy in the evenings, so workawayers are encouraged to arrange to have their dinner before and retreat to their quarters or enjoy some of the various outdoor activities.
    The house is quite large so you can enjoy your privacy and retreat in the groundfloor/garden and pool area while we live in the 1st floor.

    MO-FR working hours required: 5 per day
    FREE Weekends SA-SU
    Free Internet WiFi
    Free meals

    We have a nice big indoor pool that you can use and lots of nature and forest nearby to hike and explore in your free time. Königstein which is a very nice small city just a few minutes away by bus is very nice too or if you feel more like city life you may explore Frankfurt.
    In 10-15min walking distance we have a REWE supermarket, Aldi , Coffeeshop, bakery and a Postoffice.

  • 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

    We have just upgraded our WiFi Internet Flat connection to 100Mbit/s DSL ;)

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Campervans can be parked easily on our ground

  • 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?

    Two

Host ref number: 879981348813

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A woman with long dark hair holds two pieces of sushi in each hand, sitting at a table with a knife and phone nearby.
Three people are gardening together in a lush green yard, surrounded by trees and bushes, with gardening tools and buckets nearby, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a table covered with a white and blue checkered cloth, featuring an assortment of dried flowers and herbs, likely for use in herbal remedies or crafts.
The image shows four white plates with salads made of greens, cherry tomatoes, and edible flowers on a grey surface.
The image depicts a rustic wooden table laden with an assortment of food and drink items, including cheese, bread, tomatoes, and coffee, arranged on plates and cutting boards.
The image shows a family of four posing for a photo at an event, with the two girls in the middle holding a blue folder and a yellow rose.
The image depicts a two-story house with a large yard, featuring a balcony on the second floor and a staircase leading to the ground.
The image depicts a vibrant garden bed, featuring a diverse array of plants, including chives with pink buds, onions with white buds, and leafy greens, all thriving in the sun.
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The image depicts a pair of gloved hands holding a handful of freshly dug potatoes, with a pile of potatoes visible in the background.
The image depicts four white plates arranged in a square, each containing a variety of green herbs and edible flowers, set against a dark background.
The image depicts a serene wooden deck with a white table and chairs, surrounded by lush trees and a blue sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts an indoor pool with a person swimming in it, surrounded by a brick wall, wooden ceiling, and a seating area with plants and a painting.
The image depicts a serene winter scene, featuring a snow-covered landscape with a frozen lake or river, surrounded by trees and hills, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene garden scene featuring a wooden bench, lush greenery, and vibrant purple flowers, set against a warm brown wooden wall.
The image depicts a breakfast scene on a wooden table with a view of a garden and trees, featuring a plate of food, a teapot, and a carton of milk.

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