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Description
We are David and Ute - we have been passionate travelers and even workawayers for many years. A few years ago we bought a house on the countryside and have been working to renovate it since. David is a craftsman and is doing most of the renovating by himself. Ute is working in international education/cultural exchange and commuting to the office 3 days a week. In our free time, which is limited, we love canoeing/kayaking, having friends over for a bonfire or going to the city once in a while. We have a 3-year-old who loves the outdoors just like we do. We also have a wild cats - we feed him and he seems to not hate us and stray around the house but he won't be petted or cuddled.
We are outgoing, communicative, friendly, down-to-earth but open-minded and easy-going.
It is nice to live in a rural area but we love meeting new people. And we love having guests and have a lot of space. Also, there is always something to do, so we think workaway is perfect for us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
David is German and American and has lived both in the US and Germany. Ute is German but has lived and worked in the US for a while, studied in Spain and works in international education/cultural exchange. We have a lot to tell but even more like to hear about you. We speak fluent English and Ute speaks somewhat proper Spanish. David also speaks a bit Spanish and we both would love to improve.
The place we live at is rural but has to offer so much. It's quiet and green, there are animals and birds around the house. The grounds are quite big and there are lots of spaces to hang out in quiet or rest in a hammock.
You can enjoy the area on foot, by bike or canoe. Our house is a bit detached from the village but you can walk to a bakery, a small general store, hairdresser, church, playgrounds and a nursery.
In the summertime there is a fabulous colorful Event-Beergarden nearby a waterfall wich offers Music Events, Art and Food.
You can be quite independent here, even if you don't have a car. Public transport is available and you can get into the city within an hour. Bonn (former German capital) is about an hour away, Cologne (fourth biggest city in Germany) is a bit more than an hour away. You can walk to a bus stop to go to the train station.
By car you can get to both cities in about 45 minutes.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Most tasks to do around here is gardening and general maintenance, such as running errands, cooking and cleaning.
It’s stress free and no pressure to work too much for our guests …easy does it.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis 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
The accommodation is simple but cosy and clean. We have a small trailer on the grounds. It has a 140x200 cm bed (can fit a couple), another small bed (90x200) which can also be used to sit and cabinets.
You can use our provisional bathroom and kitchen which are in the basement/souterrain (with windows though). It used to be the cow and pig house of our 1934 farm house.
Please be aware that we set value on cleanliness but that our home is still a construction site.
The trailer however is located outside next to a small forest and with a fantastic view of the area.
We also have space for tents.
Anyhow, we ourselves spend every minute possible outside :-)
What else ...
We are pretty flexibel when it comes to what and when you can help. We will always be available for a chat, a shared meal, etc. But if you need privacy during your time off that is totally fine as well.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a stable wifi connection you can use but we currently don’t have a „working space“ such as an office. You would have to use your own laptop in the garden or on your bed in the caravan.
Space for parking camper vans
We have several spaces for campervans with a fantastic view in the back yard. Electricity and water access possible.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3-5 hours a day, 3-5 days a week
Feedback (4)
It was so great to meet this lovely family. We had interesting conversations and delicious meals and enjoyed the company a lot. Especially our children got along really well; their daughter is amazing - so open, calm, curious and… read more
She is a reliable and enthusiastic workawayer. Michelle mainly helped with gardening and random tasks around the house. She was always ready to jump in if needed. Our son really enjoyed playing with her.
Our family life with a two-year-old can be chaotic and spontaneous at times, but… read more
Khue did some gardening, cooking, cleaning and general maintenance around the house.
She is an amazing cook and we loved all the meals she prepared for us. We appreciated that she was very considerate of our needs (vegetarian and toddler-friendly). It was impressive how she… read more
The work was simple and flexible so there was a lot of free time to explore the area and work/study in the van. Ute and David were amazing hosts who went out of their way to make sure I am comfortable during the entire stay. The living situation was simple, but so cozy, you can… read more
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It was so great to meet this lovely family. We had interesting conversations and delicious meals and enjoyed the company a lot. Especially our children got along really well; their daughter is amazing - so open, calm, curious and… read more
She is a reliable and enthusiastic workawayer. Michelle mainly helped with gardening and random tasks around the house. She was always ready to jump in if needed. Our son really enjoyed playing with her.
Our family life with a two-year-old can be chaotic and spontaneous at times, but… read more
Khue did some gardening, cooking, cleaning and general maintenance around the house.
She is an amazing cook and we loved all the meals she prepared for us. We appreciated that she was very considerate of our needs (vegetarian and toddler-friendly). It was impressive how she… read more
The work was simple and flexible so there was a lot of free time to explore the area and work/study in the van. Ute and David were amazing hosts who went out of their way to make sure I am comfortable during the entire stay. The living situation was simple, but so cozy, you can… read more
She became a part of our family and we already miss her a lot.
Gardening, construction-work, cooking/baking, creative play - not a problem for an all-rounder like Heike! In 3 weeks we got so much done with her help. We love the changes she made to our kitchen! She sees the work and has lots of ideas but also follows… read more
In the first week I did some weeding and cutting back the plum tree. When the weather turned bad, I tried to help David with picking… read more
