Michael

Switzerland
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I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
Switzerland - from Jun 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description

Hi,
My name is Michael.
I’m 47. For almost a year now I’ve been living in the south of Spain in a farm house with some land working on many different projects.
I’m a carpenter (German Ausbildung) with experience in woodworking. I lived and volunteered in many organic farms, in Spain and Israel in the last 6 years where i learned a lot about permaculture and organic farming and added to my experience in agriculture, gardening, farming and physical outdoor work. I grew up in a small farming community working the land with all kind of tools and machinery. I’m also passionate trail/mountain runner who loves to explore nature.
Interests

Photography

Books

Team sports

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Farming

Hitchhiking

Plant care

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Animals

Hiking

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Camping

Adventure sports
Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Life at a Farmstay

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects
More details about your skills

Michael is a qualified carpenter with great experience in woodworking. He lived and volunteered in many organic farms, in Spain and Israel in the last 5 years where he learned a lot about permaculture and organic farming and added to his experience in agriculture, gardening, and physical outdoor work. He grew up n a small farming community working the land with all kind of tools and machinery. He is also passionate trail/mountain runner.
Atalya is a wizard pastry chef that managed a few bakeries in the past. She has a strong interest in gardening, love for animals and a talent for living standards simply.
Age

47
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan

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20 Jun 2026

Left by host (Permaculture farm with ...) for Workawayer ()

It was fun to work together, & we got lots of things done in the view days Michael & Atalya stayed with us.

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7 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Permaculture farm with ...)

We stayed only 4 days at Johanna and DeeDee’s place . We got to experience a wild landscape, to have a taste of what rural life is about, to work outside surrounded by nature, eat great food that Johanna made for us, have nice conversations and enjoy the generosity and care of both.
If you go to this beautiful spot just be sure you are ready for … read more

(Excellent )

8 Aug 2025

Left by host (Get a taste of a homestead in ...) for Workawayer ()

A nice experience with Michael and Atalya, who stayed about a week and helped me out with many overdue garden and orchard tasks. In the garden they weeded, cleaned up the tomato plants, cut down overgrown bushes, and more. Thanks to a permaculture course that they were taking at the time, they were even able to incorporate natural gardening … read more

(Excellent )

4 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Get a taste of a homestead in ...)

Our time at Sarah’s place was short, only one week. In that short time we got to experience a beautiful and wild landscape, the generosity and open heart of Sarah and some good outdoor work in the garden and orchard.
Cadiar is a beautiful small village for nice relaxed days off.
If you are looking for quiet and tranquility it’s definitely worth … read more

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