Come and help a upcoming eco-community in the beautiful Saarland, Germany

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We're 3 guys who moved from Amsterdam to Germany to completely renovate and improve the Girtenmühle, a 50.000m2 domain with a Camping, Hotel and Bistro.

In the past years, we cleared and cleaned almost everything and transformed the grounds into a lovely campsite, now running almost at full power!

During the summer / campseason, work will be divided between daily tasks and working on the campsite, We have a lot of side projects and new places to discover. We hope to trigger something inside each volunteer, a project they can pick up and finish for themselves, leaving a permanent imprint on this project.

Off season ( mid sept - april) we focus only on building, expanding and chilling. Work days are harder (more physical) but we have NO guests except friends (so we have the castle to ourselves).

But... we need people...

We're hoping to find motivated, happy, curious, proactive and hardworking people. People who understand what needs to be done for this project to succeed.

You'll sleep in a nice and sometimes private Hotel room with bathroom (toilet + shower) , and you'll eat with us daily (also on your free days). We cook vegetarian dishes normally, but on Wednesday we have a Schwencker (Saarlandish BBQ) with Wildfleisch ( Deer and Boar from the forest behind us). You will get 2 days off every week, so you can enjoy the nature, lake or nearby villages.

We will take very good of you, to help motivate you in taking care of this little paradise.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Art project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This place is quite special.. not only for us, or for the people around here, but also for visitors. We've had many friends and family over who were stunned by the beauty and peace of this domain. The quietness relaxes the mind, and being able to focus solely on making things happen here helps concentrate creativity and mindfulness. This is not only a bistro, or a campsite.. we came here out of ideology, out of a need to change the world around us..

Besides the interpersonal exchange (sharing our thoughts, vision and ideas) you can immerse yourself in the spirit of Saarland.. a small piece of Germany where everybody knows eachother, treats eachother like neighbours.. We're surrounded by almost infinite forests, with a lot of hiking routes. Trier is closeby, as are many other Roman remnants..
Help
There are many things to do here; from household chores to helping us realise our projects. We want to build a terrace garden, a veggie garden and a permaculture area.. Also, we can always use extra help with gardening.
Languages spoken
Dutch, English, German
Accommodation
Hotelroom (private) with bathroom.
What else ...
There are many hours of hiking paths here, beautiful nature other interesting things in our neighbourhood:
- Saarschleife
- Wolfpark
- Lake
- Trier (Oldest city in Germany)
- Beautiful villages
- Dinosaurpark
- Hiking
- Biking
- Geocaching
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

This is our team: Dominique on the left, Gidi in the middle and Vincent on the far right.

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Losheimer stausee is a lake 5 minute drive from our location

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16/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lauriane) for host

Since the second I arrived at Girtenmühle I felt surrounded by friends. I spent 3 weeks in this amazing place and left it with thousands of good memories.

The tasks are various, and the planning is very well organised! Honestly, I never really felt I had to work, it was just completely normal to help the people who were hosting me. I really… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (eloisa) for host

This was my first experience as workawayer and and stayed longer than planned! Since the moment I arrived it felt like home, fiends and good vibes. Spending some weeks here is highly recomended to anyone, the project Domi, Gidi and Vince have here is amazing and the energy of all the people comming and leaving really gets your heart into it. I… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host

After spending a month at Girtenmühle I can see why everyone raves about this place. From the first night to the last it was a great experience. The team of Dom, Gidi, and Vincent who run the place are really great at making you feel welcome and wanted as a member of their ever changing team of volunteers, family, and friends. Being enclosed by… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenzo )

This man radiates peace and calm, takes on any responsibility with great care . In the weeks here, he became a steady part of the team, we knew we wouldn't have to worry in any way.

Good luck on your next experiences, do come back though!

(Excellent )

12/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo ) for host

I spent almost a month at this project, for what was my seventh consecutive experience as a Workaway volunteer. The place is surrounded by nature. Domi, Gidi and Vin have clear ideas, good communication and good connection with the volunteers.
Great accommodation, excellent food and good times with lots of relatives, friends in transit and… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)

Having a Scot around is never a bad idea. Jack really became part of the team, took on his own responsibilitie, enlightening our daily jobs and finishing some side projects.

He showed much understanding and motivation and helped us think about some aspects in a different way. Outside work-hours, his sometimes odd but always interesting questions… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host

I stayed at Landgut Girtenmuhle for a month as my fourth Workaway and it was a fantastic experience. The profile is accurate and the stay exceeded my expectations. Dom, Vincent and Gidi are excellent hosts. Friendly, generous and helpful. It was great to experience a new, young project built on passion and optimism. The work is well-organised,… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Andy & Carolina)

Having this couple over was a pleasure! they surprised us with their cooking, and really helped us out with our biggest projects. Despite the language-barrier, they fitted nicely in the group. Thanks for everything!

(Excellent )

08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andy & Carolina) for host

Many thanks to Gidi, Dominique, Vincent, and everybody who made our workaway here an unforgettable experience. We helped out in the kitchen as well as plastering the outside walls of the building, learning a lot along the way. The location is beautiful and magical. Our hosts were incredble. They are working to live sustainably and have made a… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sherif) for host

Feelings and experiences can not be described by Some Words in a Review ... but i have to try :) ... i would say that those guys are Friendly beyond imagination , very amusing , very funny and respectful .... if you choose to go there i am sure you will never regret it .
Every one is a different character in a nice way you will enjoy the company… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sherif)

Having Sherif over was a very mental experience, he knows how to talk /speak to your mind. As a help, he worked without complaint and fit in nicely with our group. He invited a friend over, which made the Egyptian experience even better! It was very nice to see that to stayed longer than planned, He and Ahmed are definitely forever welcome!

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marcel & Annelotte) for host

We had a wonderful workaway stop here. The tasks, cleaning and take care of the herbs were a lot of fun. We got breakfast, Lunch and dinner and we enjoyed spending the time with our hosts and the other workawayers. We had a perfect time there and we hope to see these guys again. Go on! You are doing a very good job!

(Excellent )

30/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel & Annelotte)

It was such a nice experience hosting these two (and the dog ofcourse). Being very independent and motivated, they helped with tasks without needing any/much guidance. We wish them all the best on their travels and hope they will come by once more!

(Excellent )

03/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host

I can only agree with the posters above. The one week I could stay was an excellent experience which i can only recommend to any Workawayer. The people there are super friendly and pour their heart and their soul to realize their project which really deserves any help it can get. I felt welcome right from the start and they made sure i was taken… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)

As our first German workawayer, Markus set the tone and level of expectation for the next! Eager to work, no complaints about hard work and very social. He interacted with our friends and dove into our ideology with much interest. A shame he only stayed for a week... come back soon!

(Excellent )

01/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (James)

Why can't we give more than 5 stars??

this man... he set the highest bar possible for every other workawayer. We now rate everyone according to the amount of Jamesness.. If you need to get things done, let him have a go at it!

(Excellent )

27/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

wowowowowwowowowowwwww I can't even express in words my gratitude for these amazing people. I arrived with my "nose in the butter" (or something like that) at the amazing festival "LosLosLosheim" which is held at the campsite. Honestly felt like I died and woke up in heaven. after the festival the "normal" life on the campsite is really chilled… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)

Having handsome Ash over was more than delightful. The British flair and humour he brought, combined with the motivation to be of use was welcome addition to our team. Independent, hardworking, nothing but praise for this man.

(Excellent )

29/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host

It was different from what I initially expected but I had an awesome time there! The four boys, Gidi, Vincent, Jurrit and Domique were all fantastic hosts, very friendly and welcoming, When you arrive you feel very quickly as if you amongst friends. The food here was fantastic, really high quality food and delicious! And the once a week BBQ was… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)

First french vibes in our community, a real good experience! Her quiches are super, her cookies even better. strong, independent girl who knows how to get things done. She promised to come back and bring friends, please do!

(Excellent )

30/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniele)

Echt? You'd better be practising! Daniele came here, totally unaware of what to expect. He left much later than expected, as a psytrance lover and almost fluently Dutch-speaking stallion. His cooking skills are recommendable and his humour and stories fit nicely with our group.

(Excellent )

11/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniele) for host

Amazing!! I can't explain only with words what this place left me. These men really know how to have a full and happy life and now they are an example and an inspiration for me. In this magical place, you can find everyday people full of energy and great smiles, with the desire to improve the world. I'm really happy to have helped these men in… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ximena) for host

To be with the family is an experience that I deeply enjoyed, since the beginning of my arrival I felt surrounded by friends. Here is the place where you can learn about so many cultures (especially Netherlands culture) and find persons from all over the world. This was my first workawaying experience and I feel grateful with the universe and with… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nic & John) for host

We stayed for a week and a half helping to prepare for LosLosLosheim festival - helping with staging, tents, lighting, signwriting and even building a windmill! We then worked on the bars during the festival which was really great fun.

The 4 guys from Amsterdam (and Wim) were welcoming, friendly, easy going, enthusiastic, a tiny bit crazy and… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Margo) for host

My experience in girtenmühle was great! We organised a fun little festival when i was there. All chill and interesting new people tot meet. Jurrit, Do, Vincent and Gidi were awesome hosts. Super friendly and enthousiastic. The food was also jummie. Saarland really is a beautiful region to go for a long walk. Thank you guys for the experience, you… read more

(Excellent )

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