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Stay in undisturbed nature and help us with daily tasks in Markneukirchen, Germany

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Sara and Flo, living at a magical, historical place in the middle of the forest. There are absolutely no neighbors, just pure nature. We are located in the environmentally protected Vogtland area, only a few hundred meters away from the Czech border.

    Our one hectare privately used homestead is embedded in a natural reserve zone with many rare plants, animals, and fungi. The former mill dates back until the 16th century and is now being revived by us to be a peaceful and protected place for experiencing nature with all senses.

    We are very open-minded people and have a passion for yoga, organic gardening, and sensitizing other people for the beautiful nature surrounding us. We live a spiritual and mostly vegan lifestyle.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Van life
    Self development
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Outdoor activities
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    In exchange for your helping hands, we can teach you about plants and fungi for culinarial, medicinal, and cultural use. We have very intensive knowledge in these fields and can prepare meals and medicines together with you. Additionally, you can expect to get a professional feedback for your spoken and written German if you wish. Sara is a certified German teacher and we are happy to help you in order to improve your German language skills.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    If you join us, we can work together on several private projects. We are not running a business and offer only voluntary work for our private homestead. There needs to be some renovation work in and around the house to be done, but also gardening and wood work is required. During summer there will be more gardening work, while during the cold seasons the main focus is on harvesting and chopping firewood. Additionally, we are happy about helping with cat sitting.

    It would be wonderful to have your helping hands a few hours a day. The type of work and schedule is very flexible and will be discussed on a daily basis and your preferences.

    But also hanging around together, for example at the fireplace, and get to know each other is important to us.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own private room, which is exclusively used by you. It has a cozy fireplace that you need to operate for heating. There is a separate bathroom and toilet for guests, including also a shower. Kitchen and living area will be shared between all of us. During the week, we can have a joined breakfast around 6:30 AM and dinner around 7:00 PM. If you prefer to stay in a tent or mobile home, this is also possible. We have plenty of space on our property to find a nice spot for you. Only really large motorhomes will not be ideal for our place because the path to our property is pretty narrow.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have two cats but no other pets or animals. In your time off, you can visit beautiful old cities in close Czech Bohemian area. The old castles and spa cities are very delightful. There are also some very special natural reserve areas close by (e.g., unique volcanic activity). Public transport is possible but very limited in our area. However, we are happy to get you to the next train station from which you can conveniently reach also the big vibrant cities Leipzig and Dresden for a day trip.

  • 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 fast fiber internet, and a shared work desk with a big external monitor. Flo is an IT expert by training and digital nomads are very welcome.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Big camper vans (>3,5 tons) might have problems reaching us due to narrow paths.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We would accept dogs, but the dog needs to be fine with our cats.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 924821721835

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