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Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks
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Description
We are a family of four living in an idyllic little village in northern Germany.
Our farm also has four horses, two dogs, a cat, about thirty chickens, a pair of ducks and some wild pheasants.
We love spending time outdoors, as well as cooking and baking and creating things. At the moment mainly the renovation of our house. But we also enjoy gardening, processing firewood and driving/riding/hiking through the surrounding countryside.
Fruit (apples, pears, cherries, plums, berries) is already growing seasonally and is just waiting to be harvested. As soon as time and helping hands allow, we would also like to grow our own vegetables. We make our own hay for the horses and always need a helping hand in summer, too.
You need valid travel/medical insurance.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to find out more about us or if you have any questions. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Team sports
Cycling
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Movies & TV
Pets
Farming
Events & social
Photography
Plant care
Music
History
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Fitness
Adventure sports
Beach
Nature
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are open-minded and love to exchange with other nationalities, as we have traveled a lot ourselves (New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Southern Europe), but unfortunately this was a few years ago and is not really an option at our current stage of life. We are looking forward to meeting people from other countries and having a cultural exchange.
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Help
Please note: our place is not the right fit if this would be your very first time away from home and you mainly want to try what it’s like to stand on your own feet. Life on a farm requires people who can take responsibility, think ahead, and step in where help is needed without being asked. We really rely on helpers who are proactive, work independently, and are able to look beyond their immediate tasks.
We’re looking for people who take initiative, work independently and responsibly, are diligent, and have a good sense for how things work.
If you’re interested in helping with the animals, gardening, working with horses (most important: mucking out), playing with the kids, tackling DIY projects, processing firewood, or helping with fruit and vegetable farming (seasonal) — we’ll definitely find the right task for you! 😊
Of course light household chores are also part of your daily life here — especially keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. -
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
We live in a spacious farmhouse from the 19th century (build in 1844). You will have your own room with Wifi, TV and a view of the horse paddock. We also provide bed linen and towels.
You will find a photo of your guest room attached.
Of course, we also provide you with delicious, home-made food and drinks (e.g. our own apple and pear juice).
For our Workaway guests, there is also a separate kitchen available where you can prepare your own breakfast and dinner. Lunch, however, is something we usually cook and enjoy together. -
What else ...
It is 6 km from our village to the nearest town (Bad Bevensen), where there is a train station. We provide bicycles, but there is also a public bus service. It is about 80 km to Hamburg (45 minutes by train) or 30 km to Lüneburg (15 minutes by train) - both beautiful cities, highly recommended for day trips.
But also the closer surroundings of our village invite you to go cycling, canoeing, swimming or hiking.
There is a sports club in our village, which is also happy to welcome guests.
If you like to relax and read or listen to music in your free time, there is probably no better place than the beautiful little lake on our property. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Indian runner Ducks (1 year)
Six Indian runner Ducks
The Girls
There‘re about 25-35 chickens with us providing delicious eggs
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MiuMiu (14 years)
Henry (28 years)
Alva (5 years)
Tibbs (12 years)
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We already miss you. You were a true enrichment to our family and our home. You always completed all of your tasks so well and always looked around to see … read more
Florence, we already miss you so much.
Having Florence stay with us was a true gift. From the very beginning, she became much more than a Workawayer. She became part of our family and our daily life, and it is hard to imagine the house without her.
Florence has a kind soul, a sharp and intelligent mind, and a wonderful … read more
You and Florence helped us so much, and we are so happy that we had you here with us. You are always welcome at our place, and we will always be your German home.
It was also so … read more
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We already miss you. You were a true enrichment to our family and our home. You always completed all of your tasks so well and always looked around to see … read more
Florence, we already miss you so much.
Having Florence stay with us was a true gift. From the very beginning, she became much more than a Workawayer. She became part of our family and our daily life, and it is hard to imagine the house without her.
Florence has a kind soul, a sharp and intelligent mind, and a wonderful … read more
You and Florence helped us so much, and we are so happy that we had you here with us. You are always welcome at our place, and we will always be your German home.
It was also so … read more
I had a terrible experience: I woke up the second day feeling ill. I couldn't work apart for day one, so soon I realize everything I had imagined for my trip was going adrift.
First day actually went … read more
I have a lot of respect for all the time they give to their animals and their children: they have a full life! I was happy to be able to help them as best I could.
Working with animals was great and allowed me to strengthen my arms aha. … read more
Lucy is a warm, friendly person and it was a pleasure to have her here. We are very grateful for her help and her lovely presence during … read more
She supported us with many … read more
She helped with all kinds of tasks around the farm and was always kind, reliable and engaged. … read more
After that, I took care of … read more
She helped us with everything around the house, the animals and all the small and big tasks that come with farm life, … read more
You handled the animals and the kids with so much care, and it was fun to see how much you enjoyed being outside. … read more
In terms of work, I was mostly looking after the animals such as feeding the dogs, chickens and horses, refilling the animal’s waters, mucking out, walking the dogs, cleaning the chicken’s nests … read more
She recognized her own personal challenges and overcame them right away. She was a pleasant, cheerful presence in our daily life, got along … read more
Lisa and Tore are to very kind, friendly , open minded and humorous people who made me feel very comfortable in their home and I truly appreciated how much trust they placed in me. The place where they live is really beautiful, peaceful and surrounded by nature. I … read more
When I arrived, I was definitely a bit nervous, but Lisa … read more
With her open, warm nature, she was part of our team from the very first moment - Johanna not only lent a … read more
Die Gastgeber sind mega freundlich und es macht sehr viel Spaß dort zu leben und zu arbeiten.
Ich kann es jedem empfehlen dort vorbeizuschauen, der Kühlschrank ist immer gut gefüllt und die Zimmer sind auch sehr behaglich.
They are both very sweet, warm, and friendly people from whom I learned a lot and who always had a listening ear. I was looked after so well and I never felt so welcome in someones as in yours!
Lisa always took her time to cook (vegan)and fresh … read more
Many, many thanks for your wonderful support here on the farm! From the very beginning, you put so much heart and energy into everything you did - whether it was sorting things, working with the horses, handling the dogs or working lovingly with the Kids. You could just tell that you put your heart and soul into it.
You were not … read more
There's always something fun to do around their place, no matter what kind of work you like. This was my first workaway experience and it was one I will never forget!!
I took care of the horses, the chickens, the … read more
