Join our family on a small organic farm in the beautiful countryside near Neuchâtel, Switzerland

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  Description

  Hello,
  
  We are a family of four: Nico, who works on our farm; Aline, who works remotely for a non-profit scientific society; and our two children, Kaïna, who is 7, and Ilan, who is 5.
  
  We live in the countryside. There is no public transportation and no mobile phone network, but we do have internet. Therefore, we are looking for someone who loves nature and doesn’t need to be in a city.
  
  We have a big garden with a jacuzzi and hammocks, and during the summer we set up a pool for the children that is large enough for adults as well—you are of course welcome to enjoy it too. If you like, you can also camp some nights in nature; we have a beautiful spot in the middle of the forest with a fireplace.
  
  Nico speaks French and a bit of Spanish and German. Aline is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, and has some knowledge of German. Kaïna and Ilan speak French and are starting to learn English and German.
  
  We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our family.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Hiking

  

  Beach

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Outdoor activities
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We hope to learn about your culture and language, and we can also teach you ours, as well as how to live on a small organic farm.
  
  We are trying to practice permaculture in our garden, and if you are interested, we could work on it together.
  
  We try to eat as much organic food as possible, and our meals are always local and seasonal. We bake our own bread, make our own yogurt, and prepare many other homemade dishes. We would be happy to teach you.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are working from home and therefore take care of the children, but we are also looking for travellers to spend some mornings with them during the summer holidays—playing with them, speaking to them in English or another language, and helping broaden their minds about different cultures and travel. We love traveling ourselves, but we do it less now with the children.
  
  In addition to spending time with the children, you could help on the farm with the animals—we have cows, chickens, ducks, and cats—or in the garden, as well as in the fields. We are growing vegetables for our family (not for sale), but we are still learning. It would also be great if you could help with cooking from time to time.
  
  There is always a lot to do in a house, and even more on a farm, so if you have other ideas, talents, or would prefer to do something else, we are open to discussion.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  German: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  We have a separate apartment available with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom, so we could host a couple, a family or friends traveling together. As we have two kitchens, we could either all eat together or, if you prefer some quiet time (as it is never really quiet with the kids), you could also eat on your own but we would still provide you food. This is flexible and can be discussed.

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  What else ...

  During your free time, you can hike in the surrounding area, relax on the farm, camp in the forest, or we can drive you to the train station if you’d like to go elsewhere and explore the country.
  
  The closest city where we live is Neuchâtel, it has a beautiful lake.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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