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Namaste!
we are a ittle family, 2 adults(Gwen and Stefan) and a 7 years old boy(Emanuel), living in a beautiful house next to the forrest, in Swizerland.
We have a big garden and a big house so we are looking for some help, to realize some projects like a natural stone wall in the garden, a house for the chicken, a contemplative place, a outdoor cooking place, a sauna...
We can offer accomodation and food, shared meals, singing circle, a quiet and peacful environement and lot of gratitude
We love: human beings, animals, plants, music, dance, massage, yoga, qi gong, aikido, contemplation, art, good food(organic and mostly vegetarian/vegan), and the freedom to choose what we love
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are already mulit culti. Gwen is Swiss, Stefan is German, Emanuel is half Catalan half Swiss. We speak german, swiss german, french, spanisch, english, and a few italian.
You can learn about Swiss Culture if you visit the small village around. You can enjoy the nature of switzerland, and go for excursion, hiking or skiing in winter.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would need skills in gardening, wood projects, children care, cooking, house keeping
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We would love to learn Spanish, and can offer German
Accommodation
You will have a guest room, and we share bathroom, kitchen and all the rest of the house.
The guest room is cosy and quiet. Just because we are living all together in one house, we must respect, sleeping time, and also siesta time(between13:00-14:00). We do also swich off the Wifi from 21:30 to 7:00. Breakfeast is normaly around 7:30 and lunch at 12:30, dinner around 18:30/19:00
We mostly cook vegetarian/vegan, sometimes fish or meat aswell
What else ...
Zurich is a interesting city to discover. You can make beautiful walks from our home, you can visit ski areas and if you want to learn german there is german school in the neigbour town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Its a big parking space
Can possibly accept pets
Any pet which is well educatet
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (7)
This was my first workaway with your family and I want to thank you so much for letting me be a part of it!
I mostly cooked, cleaned, and played with the kid.
And most of all, the day we went together to a wonderful mountain was really nice and interesting and I will never forget it!
I was also very happy to see your very strong… read more
At home, they are always… read more
I spent 1 week - first week of June with them, and in that period they happened to have a retreat at their place, so they invited some friends over. We were following the livestreams of Rupert Spira (non-duality) physical retreat. So we were doing 2 long… read more
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This was my first workaway with your family and I want to thank you so much for letting me be a part of it!
I mostly cooked, cleaned, and played with the kid.
And most of all, the day we went together to a wonderful mountain was really nice and interesting and I will never forget it!
I was also very happy to see your very strong… read more
At home, they are always… read more
I spent 1 week - first week of June with them, and in that period they happened to have a retreat at their place, so they invited some friends over. We were following the livestreams of Rupert Spira (non-duality) physical retreat. So we were doing 2 long… read more
I found the work enjoyable.
I was given the opportunity to travel while here, which was great.
Emanuel is a high energy kid, who is fun to spend time with.
Stefan and Gwen where very kind qnd I always felt welcome.
I recommend if you enjoy family life and nature.
I loved going for walks… read more
We enjoyed her lovely company and wish her all the best, for her future way!
All the best for you Mati! We will think about you when we plant the veggies in the garden!
Muchas Gracias Angie, esperamos verte de nuevo
The tasks with child care and house work were very good. Super recommended!
Thanks again Nahuel, you are always wellcome to visit us again.
