Join our multilingual family by the lake in Kummerow, Germany

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Hi there! We are a happy family of 5 : Julia and Milan (36, 36) and 3 children (8,5,1). We live in a wonderful countryside at the amazing lake of Kummerow in the north eastern part of Germany. We are both working as teachers. We love music and enjoy being in nature... we lived in foreign countries ourselves for several years and love getting in contact with new cultures, languages and people! We would love to welcome you as a part of our family and we‘re looking forward to getting to know you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Projects involving children
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a beautiful landscape where you can go swimming, hiking, canoing, riding, sailing...We would love to show you the sourroundings. We will treat you as a member of our family. We speak German, French, English and Norwegian and can teach you our language if you want to. We offer you a modern and cosy guest room with your own bath room. Since we‘re teachers for music, we have plenty of instruments. You can use them and we could also teach you some things.
Help
We built our house 3 years ago and are completing our home with a new garage and a paved nature stone way. And while taking care of our children, keeping the household and cooking, time is rare... ;) We would appreciate to get a little support either with our building projects outside the house ( building, paving) or with the housekeeping and babysitting. In autumn your task could be harvesting aswell.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
We raise our smallest child bilingual (french/german) and would be grateful for some support with french.
Accommodation
You will have your own room on the same floor as we have. This room has got a double bed so we can accomodate a couple, too. You‘ll have a seperate bath room. Our house is modern and lightly. We cook fresh and healthy and almost always vegetarian. We are curious about your way of cooking ...
What else ...
The Baltic Sea is just one hour away. There are some wonderfully old cities nearby and a really breathtaking landscape. We can share our car and you‘ll have your own bike! We’ve got a little cat called „Sprudel“ living outside the house. We are outgoing and openminded and we are looking forward to have you here with us!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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This is our house.

This will be your room with a lovely view on the little church.

Milan and Clara in the backyard/ garden...

The paving project...

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14/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)

Stefan wurde von unserem Sohn verabschiedet mit den Worten: „ Tschüß, Küchenmeister!“ Er hat uns draußen beim Bauen und im Garten geholfen, aber vor allem leckere Gerichte gezaubert! Das hat unseren Tag echt entspannt. Highlight war sein Sauerteigbrot. Stefan hat sich super integriert und war sehr unkompliziert. Vielleicht sehen wir uns mal in… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Boris)

Boris hat seine momentan schwierige Arbeitslage (aufgrund von Covid-19) in Frankreich super zu nutzen gewusst und hat sich auf den Weg gemacht, um neue Erfahrungen zu sammeln. Er war sehr daran interessiert, Deutsch zu lernen und konnte mit Französisch, Englisch und Deutsch gut kommunizieren, wenn er auch ab und zu etwas schüchtern und… read more zurückhaltend ist. Boris wollte möglichst viel von seiner Zeit nutzen, um die Umgebung zumerkunden. Obwohl es zur Zeit schwierig ist, Ausflüge zu unternehmen, ist er oft selbstständig unterwegs gewesen, um Städte zu sehen, oder ausgedehnte Spaziergänge zu machen.
Das Pflastern mit Feldsteinen im November/Dezember war nicht gerade eine einfache Aufgabe, noch dazu an eher kalten Tagen. Er hat sich bemüht, unsere Ideen umzusetzen. Einfacher war es für ihn dagegen, im Team zu arbeiten. Einerseits hatten wir das Gefühl, dass er sich sehr gut aufgehoben fühlt bei uns. Andererseits hätten wir uns manchmal mehr Partizipation am Familienleben (Spiele mit den Kindern) und in alltäglichen Abläufen (Tisch decken, Geschirrspüler ein- und ausräumen) gewünscht.
Alles in allem war er ein unkomplizierter Gast, der sich toll mit Musik auskennt, sie gerne hört und spielt.

Wir wünschen dir eine gute Weihnachtszeit und viel Glück weiterin! Bleib gesund, Boris.

Boris has made great use of his currently difficult work situation in France (due to Covid-19) and has set out to gain new experience. He was very interested in learning German and was able to communicate well with French, English and German, even if he is a bit shy and reserved now and then. Boris wanted to use as much of his time as possible to explore the area. Although it is difficult to go on excursions at the moment, he has often been out independently to see cities or to take long walks. The paving with field stones in November / December was not exactly an easy task. He tried to implement our ideas. It was easier for him to work in a team. On the one hand, we had the feeling that he felt very comfortable here with us. On the other hand, we would sometimes have wished for more participation in family life (playing with the children once in a while) and in everyday processes (setting the table, putting the dishwasher in and out...).
All in all, he was an uncomplicated guest who knows a lot about music, likes to listen to it and to play it.

We wish you a merry Christmas and good luck furthermore! Stay safe, Boris.

(Very good )

06/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Boris) for host

I have to say I had already a great feeling with Julia & Milan on the first messages we wrote to get in touch. I was warmly welcomed in their beautiful house and I felt like a family member from day one. The family and their relatives were so nice, we had great conversations and moments I will remember for a long time :) It was also a pleasure to… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Maxime) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I feel truly blessed that they contacted me. The Labatzki and the extended family are extremely kind and welcoming, they all made sure I was treated as a family member. The family life was very lively and it was a true pleasure to spend time with such endearing people.

The work on the terrace was great… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime)

Unsere Zeit mit Maxime war wunderbar. Maxime ist ein freundlicher, zurückhaltender junger Mann, der sich toll auf unser Familienleben eingelassen hat. Er hat nicht nur seine handwerklichen Aufgaben selbstständig und genau erledigt, sondern im Haushalt geholfen und Zeit mit den Kindern verbracht, die ihn sehr lieb gewonnen haben. Er war in den drei… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Joe) for host

I had a very special time at Julia and Milan's. This was my first workaway and they were wonderful to me. The children are very lucky to have such parents. They and the extended family are also lovely. As is the cake! And the house.

Besides connecting with the family, I really enjoyed going to the local choir rehearsals, singing in front of… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Joe)

Joe ist ein höflicher, äußerst intelligenter junger Mann, der sich schnell in unseren Familienalltag integriert hat. Er ist mit viel Eifer an die Arbeit gegangen und hat uns selbstständig, gewissenhaft und fleißig geholfen.

Auch nach Feierabend haben wir tolle Gespräche geführt und gemeinsam musiziert. Das hat viel Spaß gemacht! Er war immer… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host

Meine 3 Wochen bei der Familie Labatzki waren wunderschön. Ich habe mich gleich von Anfang an willkommen und wie Teil der Familie gefühlt, sie waren so freundlich und warmherzig – sogar die kleine Clara hat mich immer (oder fast immer 😉) mit einem großen Lächeln gegrüßt. Genauso war es bei der erweiterten Familie, und es hat mich sehr gefreut,… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)

Matt war von der ersten Sekunde an ein toller workawayer und vollwertiges Familienmitglied. Die Kinder haben ihn geliebt, und selbst nach einem langen Tag war er immer offen für ein kleines Fußballspiel.

Matt hat sich ganz selbstverständlich an unseren Rhythmus angepasst und war kaum zu merken. Er war immer freundlich, zugewandt, interessiert,… read more

(Excellent )

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