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Greetings from our peaceful haven! Nestled in a quaint village with just 150 souls, located a serene 80 km south of Berlin, our home offers the perfect escape into tranquility. Despite our proximity to the Dessau-Berlin railway, the calm of our surroundings is almost uninterrupted, ensuring a peaceful retreat. The nearest town, a mere 5 km bike ride away, provides all necessities from shops to entertainment and healthcare. While I cherish the simplicity of cycling, a car is also on hand for those occasional adventures.
At the heart of this idyllic setting is me, a 56-year-old filmmaker with a zest for life and a passion for my craft. My world is shared with my 16-year-old son, an avid gamer, in an old farmhouse that whispers tales of the past amidst its sprawling garden, dotted with apple trees and cozy fireplaces. Our small family also includes some lively chickens and a loyal dog, all adding to the charm of our rustic life.
This is a fantastic spot for implementing ecological projects. Our focus is on self-sufficiency through our vegetable garden, collecting rainwater, and upcycling materials for constructing an outdoor kitchen, compost toilet, and more.
My ambition is to tread lightly on the earth while embracing sustainable living. I invite you to join me in these endeavors, offering a unique opportunity to share knowledge, skills, and perhaps a story or two.
If the idea of contributing to our eco projects, enjoying the simplicity of rural living, and indulging in creative pursuits appeals to you, I'd love to hear from you. Let's embark on this journey together, fostering a sustainable lifestyle and creating lasting memories in the heart of Germany."
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I aim to inspire my guests with a lifestyle that's both creative and sustainable. As part of your stay, you'll have the chance to engage in various projects:
- Discover housekeeping practices without the use of chemicals.
- Learn about growing and cooking your own food.
- Gain hands-on experience caring for chickens, as well as tending to vegetables and herbs in the garden, while enjoying time spent in nature.
- Explore the vast woods through walks or trail-running, or discover the region on a bike.
- Get creative with wood and concrete crafts.
- Dive into the world of filmmaking and film-editing with an opportunity to observe or learn about my work processes.
- Engage in philosophical discussions by the campfire.
- Experience local culture through occasional outings to area events, such as concerts.
I'm also open to learning from the inspirations and experiences you bring along.
Help
I'm passionate about producing a significant amount of our food. This means I need extra hands for weeding, caring for, and harvesting in the garden. Additionally, I'm constantly honing my skills in food preservation through various methods, which translates to considerable kitchen work during harvest season.
Our old building also requires skilled hands for repairs and construction projects, where the work can sometimes be quite physical. Assistance with daily housekeeping is greatly valued as well!
As a freelancer, my workload can fluctuate, leading to busy periods where support with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning becomes invaluable. Cooking is a passion of mine, and while I love preparing meals, I equally enjoy when someone else takes on the chef's role.
With my endless flow of ideas, there's always a plethora of activities to engage in, ensuring a dynamic and fulfilling experience for everyone involved.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
You'll stay in a rustic, cozy room featuring a wood stove, offering plenty of privacy. Be prepared for the charming company of our noisy chickens just aside. Enjoy reliable Wi-Fi throughout. The room is suitable for two if sharing is not an issue. If you prefer, you're welcome to pitch a tent. For those with their own caravan, ample space is available for parking.
Actually i'm renovating a large attic, which also could serve as simple accommodation - without heating for the warm period.
What else ...
Our area is surrounded by breathtaking nature, offering a network of trails and footpaths perfect for explorers. Horse-riding opportunities are available right in our village, and it's an ideal spot for biking enthusiasts.
Just a short distance away lies the charming city of Bad Belzig, where you can unwind in a thermal bath, explore an ancient castle, catch a film at the cinema, enjoy various restaurants, and take advantage of shopping opportunities.
The community here is vibrant and welcoming, enriched by a diverse mix of artists and communal living projects, making it a hub of inspiration and open-mindedness. Living here is a joy; it's easy to make new friends and immerse yourself in the cultural vibrancy of the area. From rock concerts to mantra singing, thermal baths to sweat lodges, wolf tracking, and much more, there's always something intriguing to experience and explore.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet connection and the workawayers have their own WLAN-Router in their room.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a nice place for Campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
I welcome workawayers with dogs, as I have done before, but it's important to note that I have a dog and my chickens roam freely. The responsibility falls on the workawayers to ensure the safety of all animals in my home.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (21)
Our communication was great, I felt quite at home and at ease all the time! My "working" hours and tasks were very fair and I enjoyed all I did (gardening, cooking with ingredients from her garden, cleaning).
I had plenty of… read more
We had interesting and honest conversations… read more
Christine let me participate in her life and meet tons of interesting people, while getting acquianted with… read more
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Our communication was great, I felt quite at home and at ease all the time! My "working" hours and tasks were very fair and I enjoyed all I did (gardening, cooking with ingredients from her garden, cleaning).
I had plenty of… read more
We had interesting and honest conversations… read more
Christine let me participate in her life and meet tons of interesting people, while getting acquianted with… read more
if you'd like to know more about nature and how to grow your own food and live outside society,
Christina's house is loverly and Christina is very patience and will teach you everything.
thank you again for a great experience
I'd highly recommend this host!
Christine is such a lovely person: spontaneous, vibrant and truly caring. She was super considerate about how I was feeling, and made sure I was happy with my tasks. I had a… read more
She harvested a lot of fruits and cooked tonnes of marmelades and purees and i have my cellars… read more
It also felt good to work close to… read more
In terms of work she was acting very autonomous. She enjoyed harvesting and cooking with the fresh vegetables and tried out a lot of fantastic mouth-watering french recipes… read more
During my stay my daily tasks were to take care… read more
Nature: Christine's residence is beautiful, informal and full of greenery. I saw a blanket of wonderful stars every night, I breathed clean air and walked in the fields.
Joy: Christine is a likeable, engaging and interesting career woman. I had a lot of fun with her. I also enjoyed… read more
Marco is more an artist than a handyman, so for physical duties he needed instruction, he was always willing to do everything i asked him for.
Listening to… read more
Christine is a very positive and kind person. She explained very clearly us all the work we had to do and she was patienceful and never angry despite our unexperience.
My friend Ivana… read more
She behaved very responsible and cautious and took care about whatever she was… read more
months at her place. I liked it there, and it was my best workaway experience so far.
She introduced me to this area, with his big alternative scene and her many friends.
The place was perfect for me, she calls a big open spacey area her own.
So there is a lot of… read more
The house itself is not far from the beautiful little town Belzig and is surrounded by different hiking trails which… read more
Christine, tu nous as vraiment touché au cœur, merci pour tout ce que tu as fait pour nous!
Ça a été une chanche de te rencontrer et de partager et vivre ensemble ces deux semaines.
Le travail a été vraiment beau, interessant… read more
Christine is a warm, relaxed person with very interesting life and it was a great pleasure to spend time with her, her son,… read more
I could cook and eat whatever and whenever I wanted or join to eat with… read more
Since the beginning we've been host like family. Christine is an very energitic person with nice sense of humor.
The location is wonderful, the garden is very big and we already miss the campfire with Stockbrot and home-made Kräuterquark. By the way Christine is a great… read more
