Would appreciate a hand around the house and garden near Passau, Upper Austria

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My name is Renate and I am 80 years old. The house in which I live is 200 years older than I am! It is situated in a charming scenic area in Upper Austria and is very close to the Lower Bavarian border not far from Passau. It’s more or less 750 metres above sea level. Linz, the capital of Lower Austria is also not far away.
My hobbies are having guests around. I love them sharing my house and cooking with me but most of all I love the discussions we have with each other. My house has always been known as the middle point for communicating and relaxing and has become a spring of well-being for young and old.
As I am getting on in years I would appreciate a hand around the house as well as the garden. My library could also do with a facelift.
In the countryside there is a possibility of horse-riding, playing golf and tennis, swimming, hiking and cycling. Boat rides are possible on the Danube.
I am offering free bord and lodging as compensation for 4 to 5 hours of help around the house. I would prefer female non-smokers.

In German
Ich heiße Renate und bin 80 Jahre alt. Mein Haus ist 200 Jahre älter als ich. Es liegt in reizvoller Landschaft in Oberösterreich, im Grenzgebiet zu Niederbayern in der Nähe von Passau, in 750 m Höhe. Linz ist gut zu erreichen. Ausflugsfahrten auf der Donau sind möglich.
Mein Hobby: ich habe gerne Gäste, die mit mir wohnen, leben, kochen, aber vor allem diskutieren. Das Haus ist bekannt als "Mittelpunkt" für Kommunikation und Entspannung, es ist eine Wohlfühloase für Jung und Alt.
Aufgrund meines Alters würde mir etwas Hilfe bei der Haus- und Gartenarbeit gut tun. Meine große Bibliothek würde eine systematische Ordnung begrüßen.
In romantischer Hügellandschaft kann man schwimmen, Rad fahren, wandern, Golf spielen, Tennis spielen und reiten.
Sprache deutsch und englisch.
Freie Kost und Logis bei Mithilfe von ca. 4 bis 5 Stunden täglich.
Bevorzugt: weibliche Nichtraucherinnen.
Type of help
Gardening
Elderly Companion
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The house in which I live is 200 years older than I am! It is situated in a charming scenic area in Upper Austria and is very close to the Lower Bavarian border not far from Passau. It’s more or less 750 metres above sea level. Linz, the capital of Lower Austria is also not far away.
Help
Help required in my own private library by organising things into their right places. Ich benötige jemanden, der in der Lage ist, Holz zu bearbeiten (Fenster- und Türen abschleifen oder Reparaturen ausführen). Werkzeug ist vorhanden.
Languages spoken
German and English
Accommodation
A private room with a sharing bathroom
What else ...
In the countryside there is a possibility of horse-riding, playing golf and tennis, swimming, hiking and cycling. Boat rides are possible on the Danube. Bicycles and public transport are available
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Dieser Vogel bewacht mein Haus.

Feedback left by and about host (28)

08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ursula) for host

Schande über mein Haupt! Nach einem halben Jahr nehme ich mir die Zeit ein Feedback für Renate zu schreiben, bei der ich absolut wunderbare Wochen erlebt habe. Wo soll ich beginnen? Renate ist begeisternd! Immer freundlich, immer auf Achse, bewundernswert fit, sehr zugewandt und bemüht es ihren Gästen angenehm zu machen. Und Gäste hat sie sehr… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ursula)

Ursula war vom 4. bis 19. Juni 2018 bei mir als workaway. Sie half in Küche, Haus und Garten. Einer erfahrenen Hausfrau, wie Ursula, musste ich nicht viel erklären. Sie sah automatisch, wo Hilfe nötig war. Sie erfüllte meine Wünsche, ohne dass ich sie ihr mitteilte. Sie hatte einfach das Gespür, wo sie hinlangen sollte. Diese Gabe brachte sicher… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anisa) for host

Doing a workaday with Renate was one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the minute she picked me up from the bus station in Wegscheid Renate was so warm and welcoming. The day I arrived, she happened to have several guests visiting for their family reunion. I immediately felt so invited and could sense the love they had for her. I truly enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anisa)

Anisa war vom 13. bis 23. August 2018 bei mir als workaway. Sie spricht fließend deutsch. Als sie bei mir ankam, waren alle Betten mit Besuchern belegt, sodass sie für eine Nacht auf einer provisorischen Couch schlafen mußte. Meine Besucher kamen aus den USA und aus Berlin, also aus dem Land und der Stadt, die Anisa kannte. Sie wurde einfach in… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbora)

Barbora stayed with me as a workaday from July 16. to July 20. 2018. She helped me in the kitchen, garden and around the house. She was always in a good mood and was interested in everything. She engaged in meaningful conversations with my visitors whether it be sports, politics, nature, household or school. During her stay other (former)… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Barbora) for host

Renate is an amazing woman. It was a wonderful 2 weeks with her. She is really kind,clever and talkative. I loved lots of discussions with her and meeting her guests from all over the world (in two weeks - French,Egyptian,Spanish and Hungarian) as well as locals. It was my first workaway experience so firstly I afraided little bit but Renate is… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Irina) for host

Wonderful Renate, where do I start? I have visited this sweetest lady two times already two years in a row and time spent with her was absolutely incredible! Renate is most kind, open, interesting and beautiful person. I learnt a lot from her organized lifestyle, her way of living and inspired by it still. She is friendly, caring, always learning… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Irina)

Irina war vom 30.6. bis 17.7.2016 bei mir als "workaway". Vom ersten Moment an war Irina mir sehr sympathisch. Sie ist eine unkomplizierte, immer positiv denkende Frau, die sicher auch in schwierigen Situationen "ihren Mann steht". Sie half mir viel im Haushalt, war dabei immer guter Laune und konnte sich für alles Neue begeistern. Sehr zu… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Brigid) for host

Renate, I had an incredible time in a magnificent setting spending time eating and talking with you in your ‘wintergarten’. I am so sorry I didn't take care of my feedback sooner.

I truly hope you have success developing your website; bringing other world-travelers and German speaking seniors to your door, to share your beautiful and unique home… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brigid)

Brigid war 6 Wochen bei mir zu Gast als „workway“
Sie ist eine sehr gute Köchin. Organisatorisch ist sie perfekt. Die vielen Besucher, die zu mir kamen, waren alle begeistert von ihrer Fähigkeit, Probleme und erfassen und zu lösen. Sie ist in der Lage, größere Gesellschaften zu bewirten und zu unterhalten. Ich selbst habe es sehr genossen, mit… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie)

Lucie war vom 2. bis 20. August 2017 bei mir als workaway. Sie sprach sehr gut Deutsch und wollte es durch den Aufenthalt weiter verbessern. Durch ihre guten Deutschkenntnisse konnte sie mir in meiner Bibliothek sehr behilflich sein. Sie sortierte Bücher nach Fachgebieten, nach Ländern, Städten, Handwerken, Musik, Sport, Kunst, Literatur. Das war… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gabriele) for host

I spent 3 weeks with Renate at her lovely place and I appreciated it very much.
Renate made me feel at home, she took me around the area, showed me a lot of beautiful spots and introduced me to very nice and interesting people.
Renate is a very warm hearted, hospitable woman with a great sense of humor and I wondered not only once about the… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriele)

Gabi war vom 2. bis 22. Juni bei mir als workaway tätig. Schon bei unserem ersten Telefongespräch, bei dem wir uns noch nicht persönlich kannten, hatte ich einen sehr positiven Eindruck. Die persönliche Begegnung ergänzte die Vermutung vollauf. Es stimmte alles: Gabi half, wo immer es notwendig war. Sie kann hervorragend kochen, sie sieht die… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Muhammed)

(No show)

26/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Chiao Ling) for host

Renate is an excellent host! I was so lucky to workaway at her amazingly beautiful house for two weeks. She always patiently showed me how to do the works and gave me a lot of my own free time. The works were very diversed and not difficult at all, actually were really fun for me.
My workaway experience there is one of the best time of my life ,… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiao Ling)

Lily was guest as workaway in my home from 5th to 20th of September 2016. She was immediately able to complete all necessary work quickly and satisfactorily.
She photographed a lot in the kitchen during food preparation and wrote the steps carefully down. She praised all the food that has been cooked. It was fun, to show the young Taiwanese my… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Suzana)

Mit Suzana ging die Zeit viel zu schnell vorbei. Meine vielen Besucher, die während ihres Aufenthaltes zu mir kamen, waren alle begeistert von ihr. Ihre immer fröhliche Art, ihre gute Laune, machten jeden Tag hell und bunt, auch bei Regen. Da ich selbst viel und gern Besuch habe, war ihr Dasein eine Bereicherung und große Hilfe.
In der Küche, im… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Suzana) for host

Liebe Renate,
danke dass ich hier kommen konnte. In ihrem Haus habe ich meien Urlaub gemaht,
ich habe viel Deutsch gesprochen und viele Leute kennengelernt.
Ich hofe dass Sie mit mir zufrieden warn und dass wir uns wiedersehen.
Alles Gute und wielen Glück
Suzana

(Excellent )

07/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host

I stayed with Renate for a month and i had a great time. She is a very welcoming person and interested in learning about other people, other cultures and other peoples opinions. There weren't many guests during my stay, but there was enough sorting and cleaning to do in and around the house. We had some great walks and talks. The plan was for me… read more

(Very good )

04/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)

Annika war im Monat Februar 2016 4 Wochen bei mir als workawayer. Normalerweise habe ich viele Gäste im Haus, jedoch diesmal sagten oft Gäste und Freunde wegen "Krankheit" ab. In den Wintermonaten gibt es nichts im Garten zu tun, jedoch war einige Male Schneeräumen angesagt. Annika war zuständig für die Holz-Ofenheizung im Haus. Sie half bei den… read more

(Good )

02/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Vanesa) for host

The first thing came to my mind when I read the profile of Renate, it was I want to meet her. As a host, Renate is very welcoming and communicative given her large experience hosting and travelling. The work was organized, diverse and well-balanced with leisure time. Tasty and healthy meals were shared with loads of fascinating histories. The… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanesa)

Vanesa spent over four month by me as a workawayer. She was always very helpful and supported me a lot, especially with household chores and in the garden. She was a great cook and was always willing to try out new recipes. During her stay I had a lot of friends staying over who were delighted to have her and could only praise her friendliness. A… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anna & Dario) for host

What a wonderful time I spent with Renate! :-)
She is an excellent host, we did a lot of interesting things together and we had a lot of fun.
Renate is briliant and full of energy, she is always ready to smile and I immediately felt comfortable with her.
My workaway was just for a short time, but I really enjoyed every moment spent with… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Dario)

Anna spend a week by me as a workawayer. She is a lot of fun, outgoing and takes a great interest in new. things. No matter what work she had to do she always did it well and with humor
Thank you for your help and all the best.
Love Renate

(Excellent )

03/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sára & Katalin) for host

Wir haben 10 Tage in dem wunderbaren, hügeligen Oberösterreich bei Renate verbracht. Die Hausarbeiten waren leicht , wie zum Beispiel: staubsaugen, aufräumen, Fenster putzen und kochen. Renate ist eine humorvolle, großmütige, schwunghafte Dame, so wir haben uns besonders wohl gefühlt. In dieser schönen Umgebung gibt es zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zu… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sára & Katalin)

Sára und Kata kamen für 10 Tage im "Doppelpack". Sie halfen in Haus und Garten. Sie halfen auch bei einem Nachbarn im Dorf, denen das bäuerliche Wirtschaftsgebäude vor drei Wochen abgebrannt war. Sie kochten, putzten und halfen im Garten. Zwei ruhige, zuverlässige junge Frauen, die das erste Mal "workaway" ausprobiert haben. Ich hoffe, es hat… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Magdolna) for host

Renate is a very very great host! She is always smiling and she the most optimistic lady I've ever seen. She is also a good german teacher, she was always patient with me. Renate has a beautiful house, for me it's like a very interesting museum. The work was very easy: cleaning the windows, hoovering, ironing, some gardening, cooking. These two… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdolna)

I can recoment Magdi as an excellent workawayer. She was always helpful, polite and friendly. I enjoyed her stay at my home. We worked and laughed together and had a great time. I wish her the best for her future. Maybe she will visit me again.

(Excellent )

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