Help us at our small yoga resort in the countryside in Mellinghausen Germany

Germany

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09/01/2021
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We are a Maria (48) and Heiner (54). Since our kids moved out, we bought an old beautiful farmhouse and need help with housekeeping and gardening. We are working on the project since 2014 and are living on the farm for almost three years. Both of us, especially Heiner, are/is interested in the native American culture and we are celebrating some traditions every other time. Also we are interested in yoga, mediation ect. We even have a yoga room with professional classes at our farm. Maria, herself, is a kids' yoga instructor and teaches classes a few times a week.
We feed ourselves consciously and versatile.
Moreover we are very openminded, communicating people. We appreciate any help and have hosted a lot of workers and friends during the past years.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Art Projects
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can improve your german.
Learn how to build and contruct (if you have experiences already, we will love that as well ! )
Also we love to share our culture, you can be a part of our daily life and get to know some native American traditions, yoga, pilates, meditation etc.
Help
We need help for generel housekeeping, gardening, building and crafting....
Actually, we appreciate almost any kind of help!

Both of us speak little bit english. Basics in German would be great!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Beginner
Accommodation
You will get a nice single bedroom with a kingsize bed and access to new renovated privat bathroom (if there are more volunteers, you might need to share it with other helpers.)
We have some bicycles that can be used for a ride.
If you want to we can also offer you to sleep outside in a caravan.
What else ...
The farm is located in the countryside. You will have plenty of space to relax and enjoy life.
If you want to, we are driving often into the next town -sulingen - (8km) there you will find everything you need - bars, shops,..
Also you can visit Bremen (60km), Hannover (70km) or go for a daytrip e.g. to Hamburg ..
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Max. 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (8)

09/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ian & Gina) for host

Maria & Ian we’re excellent hosts. We had 3 weeks with them. Maria is a brilliant cook and the food provided was just wonderful. We did a lot of gardening, painting, general maintenance and our large attic type room was very comfortable.
The property is absolutely beautiful and it was an absolute privilege to be part of their lifestyle. The… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ian & Gina)

Gina and Ian were excellent workaways. They helped us a lot, they were very independent and we had a great time together. We enjoyed the many shared evenings and excursions, thank you for three nice weeks. We wish Gina and Ian all the best for the future and hope to see each other again.

(Excellent )

13/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host

Heiner and Maria are two very friendly and open people. I learned a lot from them and Jan (another workawayer). I worked with wood in the caravans and I had a lot of fun. I had a nice little room with a bath. Maria cooked something delicious every day. They have a very large house with garden.
The sweatlodge was a very special experience for me… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)

Jonas is a very pleasant and lovly young man. He has settled in with us fastly, he adapted very well, he is curious and open to new experiences. He has contributed very much to the expansion of our caravans and he expanded his craft skills. We would be delighted to host him again, also he is welcome to join us in the sweatlodge again, which was a… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Fung Kuen)

It is a great gift to have had Yuki as a workawayer. We are very glad to have met her. Yuki is very attentive and always friendly. She sees the works that are to be done. All work, whether household or gardening, has don very well and thoroughly. She is always very friendly and reliable. We had a lot of fun together.
She is very interested in yoga… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Fung Kuen) for host

Really thanks Maria & Heiner to host me for two weeks! I really enjoyed my time with them :)
They are very nice, hospitable, and friendly host! They provided a very good accommodation and food. Maria is very good at cooking and i like the food she made so much! They also very patiently to teach me German and also the German culture. Moreover,… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Yanicha)

Moi is a very lively young woman. She is very interested and learns very quickly. Her young and friendly kind is very pleasant. Her works she did it quickly and reliably. She is very adaptable and we had a lot of fun with her. We would like to welcome you back to us and we are looking forward to seeing you again.

(Very good )

31/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yanicha) for host

I stayed for few weeks with Maria and Heiner in the Yoga resort
It was really nice experience! my job is to work in the garden, renovate caravan and general houskeeping.
The house located in really countryside but it is a good place to relax and it is easier to get to Bremen or Hannover. I got a comfy bedroom and own toilet. Maria and Heiner were… read more

(Very good )

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