Laara (Tanja)

Austria
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I love nature, herbs, animals, natural beauty. Whenever I am in nature I live in the NOW. I would like to discover more countries and expand my language repertoire over the next few months and years. I bake delicious sourdough bread, have about 40 different herbs in jars for all kinds of ailments and like to cook. I love to have deep conversations about life and spirituality.
Interests

Events & social

Plant care

Cooking & food

Beach

Winter sports

Hiking

Charity work

Astronomy

Carpentry

Gardening

Mountain

Pets

Sustainability

Self development

Languages

Fitness

Camping

Outdoor activities

Cycling

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Farming
Languages

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

More details about my language interests
I speak English and German fluently, have a basic knowledge in French and Spanish and I would like to improve my Russian and maybe learn other languages too. I feel confident to teach English and German.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Creative DIY projects

Eco Projects

Teaching

Helping around the house

House & pet sitting

Some knowledge of:

Charity Work

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Languages
More details about your skills

I worked as a market gardener at an organic farm for the last 3 years. I have knowledge about growing vegetables and herbs and I am overall interested in health and nutrition. I have a certification as a Holistic Nutritionist and my previous profession was in research as a medical lab technologist. I can bake, cook and sew and have a very healthy common sense. I am very good at finding ways to make things work :-)
Age

48
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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30 Jul 2025

Left by host (Experience orchard life and ...) for Workawayer ()

Laara stayed with us for 3 weeks and did a variety of garden, orchard and house jobs. She always listened well and quickly learned how to pick the cherries, peaches, plums and apricots correctly. My garden has never looked so great thanks to her expert weeding and mulching.. She is an interesting lady and I enjoyed our conversations. It surprised … read more

(Excellent )

30 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience orchard life and ...)

I had a really good time with Tony, Tomoko and Yuuki, another Workawayer who was there at the same time. I stayed with them for 11 days. Tony taught us how to pick cherries, apricots and peaches the proper way. I love fruit and everything was sweet and delicious.

The main task was picking fruit but I also did some weeding in the garden, cleaning … read more

(Excellent )

7 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience West Coast living ...)

Joy, Jason and Jeana are very kind, laid back, health conscious and fun people.
I arrived there in a little bit desperate state because my car got rear-ended and I had to sort out a lot of stuff. They helped me tremendously and in the end I will even leave Vancouver Island with one of Jeana's friend. I did mostly some thorough weeding in the … read more

(Excellent )

23 Jun 2025

Left by host (Join us and visit Zion ...) for Workawayer ()

Laara didn't know it when she came, but she was the answer to prayer! I have had some sewing projects ready to go for at least 3 years, and she finally got them done for me, in only 2 weeks! First, she is excellent at keeping in touch, which helps me keep my calendar straight. She was super helpful about helping around the house, but it was her … read more

(Excellent )

1 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us and visit Zion ...)

I had such a great time with Carol and Bud! You two are great hosts and very lovely people. I stayed there from April 27th to May 13th. I worked on sewing projects that were waiting in a corner for a few years :-) . A little bit of cleaning up cupboards for a day and weeding in the garden connected me again to mother earth. Bud took me to the Snow … read more

(Excellent )

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30 Jul 2025

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30 Jul 2025

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7 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Experience West Coast living ...)

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23 Jun 2025

Left by host (Join us and visit Zion ...) for Workawayer

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1 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us and visit Zion ...)

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20 Jun 2025

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Laara was a great help to us. She is easygoing, energetic, respectful and hardworking. She helped us with a variety of tasks such as weeding, harvesting, preserving food, housework, cleaning and much more. She was a great companion to us, our son and our pets. Her last day with us was so memorable to me, I got home after a long exhausted day with … read more

(Excellent)

14 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with gardening, food ...)

I stayed with Taís, Carson and their son for a week. I really enjoyed their company, they are easy going and we had fun. I was happy to work in the garden, weed, clear paths, harvest radishes and can them, cook some meals and share them with the family, Taís's food was always healthy and very tasty! We went on a day trip on the weekend where a saw … read more

(Excellent)

19 Apr 2025

Left by host (Off-grid living in the ...) for Workawayer

Laara came to Pineflat when I was away, so Trevor, who was already here, got her settled in. When I got home, both of them had started on the plastering of the house!!
She was a delight to have around and a great cook as well. We enjoyed comparing notes on the many subjects we both study. I’m sorry I didn’t get to visit more with her! Thank you … read more

(Excellent)

18 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Off-grid living in the ...)

Peg, I loved the time at your place! I felt grounded and totally at peace with the world. The quiet restful surrounding out in the middle of nowhere is great for healing. Your knowledge about horses, plants, energy and esoteric stuff is remarkable and we definitely spoke the same language :-) . Thank you for your kindness, flexibility and … read more

(Excellent)

3 Apr 2025

Left by host (Assist a retired couple and ...) for Workawayer

We fell in love with Laara the moment she arrived. She was cheerful, energetic, and ready to join the family. She became a part of the rhythm of our household and was constantly helping out. She saw what needed to be done and did it.
She is very tidy and organized and is a wonderful person to engage in conversation. She shared her knowledge of … read more

(Excellent)

2 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Assist a retired couple and ...)

To all Workawayers! Visit Therese and Richard in Missouri :-)
I stayed there for just short 11 days but it felt like being with family. I made new friends. Their large farm is amazing with all the animals, trees and lake right in front of the house. I became a dog lover because all their dogs are sooo loveable and friendly and let’s not forget the … read more

(Excellent)