Profile information
Host rating
85 %
Last replied
3 Sep 2025
Feedback
-
Email verified
Country info
Badges (1)
Details
Description
We are:
🌿 Katja – teaching music & sports at school
🎶 Andy – taking care of house, animals & making music
⚽ Paul & Paula (14 & 13) – soccer, drums, horse riding
🐾 Mexx, the dog, some chickens, and our horses 🐎
🎵 Grosi – our grandma, singing in a choir
We live in an old farmhouse (built in 1917) in Niederhosenbach, a small village with less than 300 people, located on the Hildegard von Bingen Pilgrims’ Way. We run a small pilgrim station where travelers can rest or stay overnight.
Niederhosenbach is a peaceful place, surrounded by nature – perfect for those who love a quiet, rural lifestyle. There are no shops, bars, or doctors in the village. The next market is about 3 km away, and there are a few buses per day. The nearest bigger town with a railway station is about 10 km away, with regular trains to Mainz, Saarbrücken, etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Language, culture, nature....
If you love nature, a quiet environment, and a hands-on lifestyle, you will enjoy staying with us. In summer, we spend most of our time outdoors, having campfires, singing, and enjoying life.
If you are interested, you can also learn about horse care, groundwork and daily life on a small family farm.
At the weekends, we love to explore – hiking, music sessions, or simply relaxing. We are also working on a biological vegetable garden, and if you’re interested in sustainable living, this could be a great experience.
In the evenings we often cook/grill together, talk about the day, sit in- / or outside and enjoy the quiet countryside.
Music is sometimes part of our evenings as several members of the family play instruments.
We are looking forward to welcoming open-minded people who enjoy simple countryside life and working outdoors, nature, animals, music, and community life! 😊
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
🔹 Be part of our family life – We are a warm and welcoming family, and we appreciate having an extra helping hand in our daily routine – whether it’s cooking, tidying up, or just helping to keep everything organized.
🔹 Depending on the season, helpers might support us with things like:
• caring for our horses and chickens
• working in the vegetable garden
• planting and maintaining fruit trees in the orchard
• helping with small outdoor projects around the farm
• occasional work around our natural swimming pond
🔹 A little support for Grosi – Our grandma is 88 years old and still very active (she’s currently traveling to Brazil for eight weeks! 😊), but we notice that she might need a bit of assistance in the future – like help with small tasks or errands.
🔹 Animal lovers welcome – Our horses are not riding school horses but beloved family members. Anyone who wants to interact with them should take the time to build a relationship first.
🔹 We usually work about 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week.
🔹 Creativity is always welcome! – Whether it’s music, cooking, gardening, or crafting with the kids, we love having creative people around who enjoy sharing their ideas and skills with us.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
🏡 Helpers usually stay either in a guest room on the property or, when available, in a small apartment belonging to our grandmother with its own kitchen and bathroom. There’s a PC with internet access.
🍽️ Meals are shared in the dining room or, in summer, outside at the grill – barbecuing is a big thing around here!
🚭 Smoking is only allowed outside.
🐶 Dogs may be possible after discussion, but they must be calm around horses and free-range chickens.
What else ...
🚍 Transport: Public transport exists but is limited – if you're used to city life, this might be an adjustment. The next train station is 10 km away, and the nearest airport (Frankfurt Hahn) is about 25 km.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
1000 Mbit/s
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Photos
