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Description
We are father & son (Benni and Linus), living in an old house in in the beautiful Eifel national park since 2021. Linus's Mother Krista doesn't live here any more, but comes visiting most days of the week to keep the connection to Linus. One of my big time consumers and pleasures is the semi wild garden, with lots of nice places to spend sunny days, and of course lots of rewarding work waiting to be done.
The area we planted with vegetables is currently about 100sqm (which we plan to expand in the coming year), and around that are are growing 4 apple trees, 1 plum tree, 1 cherry plum, 1 young cherry tree and several raspberry, currant, gooseberry and blueberry bushes. For some eyes, the garden may look unruly und wild, but that is exactly what we aim for: a vibrant, living, colorful oasis full of wild herbs, edible plants, butterflies, song birds, bees, ...
There are always smaller projects in the house or in the garden, which pop up as soon as old ones are done, and which are too numerous to list here. Help in the house is always very welcome, and is more than enough to earn your stay here with us.
New projects and ideas are sure to emerge over time...
What we really are looking for is getting to know fascinating people from all around the world, which is so very rewarding in itself!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The house is very close to the Rursee (2km distance to Sandstrand Eschauel) at 350m above sea level. The National Park Eifel is also very close and easy to reach, also by bike. Forests and meadows lie in all directions of our village, and picturesque small towns with old castles etc.. There are many very beautiful trails for hiking and cycling in the area (e-bicycles are available and can be used to explore the countryside).
We will gladly share our skills in every possible way, and look forward to learn new ways of thinking and doing things from our guests.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would be very happy about 1-2 hours help a day.
We can use help in every part of daily life, like cleaning, cooking, and of course: help in the garden is always appreciated.
The list could go on and on, but we stop here :-)
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
My son and me are both fluent in english and love the opportunities to actually use the language!
Accommodation
In the guest room, max. 2 people can be accommodated. If you come with caravans or the like, we can welcome up to 3-5 people. But it is really just a parking space there. Guests are very welcome to eat and cook with us (we eat 2 meals a day, breakfast and warm dinner, taken in the circle of the family), but the kitchen is also available to each guest for their own use.
What else ...
In the neighboring town (5 km) is a train station where we can pick up our guests if you are coming by train.
We look forward to new people in our lives and to the experiences and joy we can share with our guests!
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 office room with 4 desks and computers, of which only two are usually occupied.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space to park an van or camper.
Can possibly accept pets
Depends on the pet, but we had one visiting dog in the past and that worked out very well.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Roos was very helpful, seeing the work that needed to be done without any special input needed, and doing it perfectly and to our full satisfaction. She cooked several delicious meals for us, spent time with our son,… read more
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She did every task we asked of her willingly and with skill, and she integrated herself right into our family. We had lots of funny and… read more
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Roos was very helpful, seeing the work that needed to be done without any special input needed, and doing it perfectly and to our full satisfaction. She cooked several delicious meals for us, spent time with our son,… read more
In this stay, we… read more
She did every task we asked of her willingly and with skill, and she integrated herself right into our family. We had lots of funny and… read more
