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Renovating an old castle and cultural events as part of a non-profit project in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    ... if this field of activity sounds like the perfekt match for you, we are looking forward to welcome you for three weeks or longer to help us with diverse cultural events and restoring the old castle.

    We - the young family of Matthias, Dagny and our sons Johann and Ferdinand - are living and working in a castle. Our second: We are experienced in preservation and developement of old buildings and already restored an other little castle.
    Matthias is a lecturer in cultural history, organizes study trips and is author of several historical books. He was for many years the Chairman of a Society for Historic Houses and Gardens.
    Dagny is a manager for cultural events and study trips.

    We have had around 260 volunteers from exactly 36 nations in the past 7 years. For us an incredible experience and enrichment.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Involved in this Workaway exchange, you can learn a lot about culture and history of Germany.
    Not only is the castle old, our family can also look back on hundreds of years of history.
    We can help you with trip advices and travel plans to the nearby region. Here is the historical heart of Germany. This is where the first German king got his crown, worked the church reformer Martin Luther 500 years ago and where the BAUHAUS, the world's most important school for design and architecture of the 20th century, was founded a hundred years ago. Here in the small state of Saxony-Anhalt we have 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this density is unique in the world.

  • Help

    Help

    First of all:
    We need help with our restoration projects. If you have never held a hammer in your hand or drilled a hole, this is not the right one for you at the moment.
    We need help also with daily household chores.

    Restoration:
    We're doing a lot of bricklaying at the moment. Then we will work on the historical roof structure. There is also the interior work of the historical library.

    Help in the house/garden:
    We also have the option that you can help us mainly with tasks like preparing the meals, different things in the house and also watering/gardening the park and the vegetable garden.

    Events:
    For our non-profit events during the year we ask you to help us, like theater plays, historical cooking classes, tastings with Live-Music, different speeches and guided tours. We have different smaler events where you can participate if you are interested in. There you can learn about german history and culture. (But this part is currently small.)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    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

    Burgliebenau is a village in the middle of Germany in Saxony-Anhalt (the Country, where Martin Luther lived and worked 500 years ago). A large nearby City is Leipzig. The international airport Leipzig and good long-distance train connections make it easy for you to reach Burgliebenau.
    We are living closely together with our guests from all over the world. We cook together and share meals together in the family kitchen. A vegan diet would not work in our family but vegetarian would be possible.
    Every guest has his own furnished bedroom.
    If you like to experience a very close family live and are willing to adapt to our way of living during your stay, you are welcome to our home.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Behind the castle we have a large property and space for your camper close to the old river and forest.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 923247612997

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