Enjoy nature and authentic rural life in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  We are an international family living on a small private farm in the beautiful countryside of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
  
  Our home is surrounded by nature, gardens, fruit trees, chickens, dogs, and many different plants. We enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle and grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs organically for our own consumption. Living close to nature is very important to us, and we are always working on new projects around the farm and garden.
  
  Life on a small farm is never boring, and there is always something to do. Depending on the season, help may include gardening, caring for plants, maintaining the property, small DIY projects, animal care, and other everyday farm activities. No special experience is required — curiosity, motivation, and a positive attitude are much more important.
  
  We appreciate people who enjoy nature, are willing to learn new things, and like being part of daily life rather than simply passing through. For us, Workaway is about cultural exchange, sharing experiences, and creating meaningful connections with people from different backgrounds.
  
  As an international family, we speak English, German, Dutch, and Russian. We love meeting people from different countries and believe that cultural exchange is one of the most valuable parts of the Workaway experience.
  
  My husband is a professional gardener, so there are often interesting gardening and outdoor projects where volunteers can learn practical skills and gain hands-on experience.
  
  If you enjoy fresh air, a peaceful environment, animals, and hands-on projects, we would be happy to welcome you to our home and share a little piece of rural German life with you.
  
  We look forward to meeting you! 🌿🐓🐕🏡

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Events & social

  

  Farming

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Animals

  

  Writing

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Books

  

  Blogging
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  During your stay you can experience:
  
  * Authentic life in a small German village.
  * Daily life on our family farm.
  * A friendly international environment with German and other European neighbours.
  * Gardening, caring for chickens, dogs and puppies.
  * Home cooking and traditional farm life.
  * Campfires, nature walks and local activities.
  * A chance to share your own culture, language, traditions and favourite recipes with us.
  * Becoming part of our family and local community, not just a volunteer.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Most of the help on our farm is related to gardening and outdoor projects.
  
  Depending on the season, tasks may include weeding, planting, watering, harvesting fruits and vegetables, pruning plants, maintaining garden beds, and helping us care for the property. There are also occasional small DIY projects around the farm.
  
  My husband is a professional gardener, so volunteers who are interested in gardening can learn practical skills and gain hands-on experience while working together with us.
  
  From time to time, there may also be light animal-related tasks, such as helping with the chickens or assisting with general farm routines.
  
  We are looking for people who enjoy being outdoors, are not afraid of physical work, and appreciate a peaceful countryside lifestyle. No previous experience is necessary — a positive attitude and willingness to help are much more important.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Russian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Polish: Beginner

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Workawayers stay in a separate guest house located on our property. The house can accommodate 4–6 people and offers a comfortable space to relax and enjoy some privacy while still being part of life on the farm.
  
  Bed linen and towels are provided. Volunteers have access to a bathroom, kitchen facilities, and everything needed for a comfortable stay.
  
  
  How will food work?
  
  * Breakfast and lunch are always shared meals.
  * In the evening, we all sit down together and everyone prepares their own dinner from the wide variety of fresh food we always have at home.
  * We always provide plenty of fresh ingredients, so there is something for everyone.

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  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

  We have space for campervans and motorhomes, with access to electricity and water. Visitors are welcome to use our facilities during their stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Floortje

  

  Varia

  

  Gerda

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