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Hey,
my name is Mitja (pronounced like 'nice to "meet ya"') !
I went through a 3 year carpentry apprenticeship a couple of years ago, worked since then all over Canada, the United States and here in Germany in construction and recently got my master carpenter certificate.
I would love to help you with any kind of construction project!
My favourite things to do are hiking, kayaking, reading, climbing and listening to and making music. But I'm also up for more exciting things like rafting, skydiving etc.
I'm interested in sustainable living and learning everything about forestry, gardening, building with natural materials and other useful skills.
Hey,
my name is Lara, not as dangerous as Lara Croft but with just as much energy :)
I love being active, but also enjoy more relaxing things like reading and writing poems or short stories.
I'm primary school teacher with the subjects language and general education, math and my absolute favorite one: art.
Another big passion is Yoga. I'm a licensed instructor for children and I've been doing Yoga in general for years.
Thanks for reading!
Interests
SustainabilityWritingCooking & foodArt & designYoga / WellnessVegetarian or veganOutdoor activitiesHikingNatureFitnessBooksAnimalsAdventure sports
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Teaching
Art Projects
More details about your skills
Mitja:
I'm a carpenter, which means I can build and renovate decks, fences, roofs and woodframe houses or just basically anything made of wood!
I also have experience with brick laying, concrete, roofing, paving, painting, installing windows and doors, interior construction and basic plumbing electrical installation.
I like gardening and anything else outside and have a drivers-, trailer and forklift license and know how to use bobcats and more.
I've got 4 siblings and a big family. I like kids and am used to them.
I also did some guiding with tourists not too long ago, it's nothing I'm licensed at though.
Lara:
I can help you with many different things inside and outside the house like cleaning, cooking and baking, childcare or gardening. But I've already learned a lot from Mitja, too so we are a great team for building projects.
Furthermore I would love to support your art projects to be part of creating interesting and individual things for your home.
Age
28 & 29
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
vegetarian
Feedback
2 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help with maintenance at a ...)
We only saw Caro for a little more than an hour, but she was immediately open and friendly, so we felt like home right now. We looked after her house for a few days and did some small jobs for her.
Thank you for your trust and cordiality, we have been very lucky to work for you! :)
Thank you for your trust and cordiality, we have been very lucky to work for you! :)
(Excellent
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27 Feb 2023
Left by host (Help with maintenance at a ...) for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Lara and Mitja were fabulous housesitters who seem to have done far too much work while I was away!! 100% unreservedly recommended to anyone who is fortunate enough to hear from them :)
(Excellent
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27 Feb 2023
Left by host (Relax in the country while ...) for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Mitja and Lara arrived with perfect timing when we needed a house sitter and animal sitter.
They did a wonderful job looking after our horse, 2 dogs, cat and chicken. They also did a great job with some chores around the house and garden.
They also cooked a very nice dinner and dessert.
We would have loved them to stay much longer!
They did a wonderful job looking after our horse, 2 dogs, cat and chicken. They also did a great job with some chores around the house and garden.
They also cooked a very nice dinner and dessert.
We would have loved them to stay much longer!
(Excellent
)
23 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Relax in the country while ...)
We had such a good time at Petra's place! She welcomed us at really last minute and made us feel comfortable immediately! unfortunately we just had a few days, looking after the house and animals and did some small jobs for her, but we can definitely recommended :)
(Excellent
)
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Mitja and Lara were so great to have at our home. They are incredibly kind and motivated people who weren't afraid to get their hands dirty (and entire body haha). We achieved so much in the short time we had them; house renovations, art installations (mosaic), and child minding were some of the many tasks that they excelled at. Would highly… read more
(Excellent
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8 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Join our family in an ...)
We stayed with Michael, Rebecca, Hazel and Koda for 11 days and had such a great time!
They were so welcoming and made us feel right at home.
They were flexible with work hours, days off and cooked great vegetarian and vegan food for us and another workawayer. We could also borrow a car whenever we wanted to explore the area.
It was an over all… read more
They were so welcoming and made us feel right at home.
They were flexible with work hours, days off and cooked great vegetarian and vegan food for us and another workawayer. We could also borrow a car whenever we wanted to explore the area.
It was an over all… read more
(Excellent
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Feedback
2 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help with maintenance at a ...)
We only saw Caro for a little more than an hour, but she was immediately open and friendly, so we felt like home right now. We looked after her house for a few days and did some small jobs for her.
Thank you for your trust and cordiality, we have been very lucky to work for you! :)
Thank you for your trust and cordiality, we have been very lucky to work for you! :)
(Excellent
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27 Feb 2023
Left by host (Help with maintenance at a ...) for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Lara and Mitja were fabulous housesitters who seem to have done far too much work while I was away!! 100% unreservedly recommended to anyone who is fortunate enough to hear from them :)
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2023
Left by host (Relax in the country while ...) for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Mitja and Lara arrived with perfect timing when we needed a house sitter and animal sitter.
They did a wonderful job looking after our horse, 2 dogs, cat and chicken. They also did a great job with some chores around the house and garden.
They also cooked a very nice dinner and dessert.
We would have loved them to stay much longer!
They did a wonderful job looking after our horse, 2 dogs, cat and chicken. They also did a great job with some chores around the house and garden.
They also cooked a very nice dinner and dessert.
We would have loved them to stay much longer!
(Excellent
)
23 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Relax in the country while ...)
We had such a good time at Petra's place! She welcomed us at really last minute and made us feel comfortable immediately! unfortunately we just had a few days, looking after the house and animals and did some small jobs for her, but we can definitely recommended :)
(Excellent
)
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Mitja and Lara were so great to have at our home. They are incredibly kind and motivated people who weren't afraid to get their hands dirty (and entire body haha). We achieved so much in the short time we had them; house renovations, art installations (mosaic), and child minding were some of the many tasks that they excelled at. Would highly… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Join our family in an ...)
We stayed with Michael, Rebecca, Hazel and Koda for 11 days and had such a great time!
They were so welcoming and made us feel right at home.
They were flexible with work hours, days off and cooked great vegetarian and vegan food for us and another workawayer. We could also borrow a car whenever we wanted to explore the area.
It was an over all… read more
They were so welcoming and made us feel right at home.
They were flexible with work hours, days off and cooked great vegetarian and vegan food for us and another workawayer. We could also borrow a car whenever we wanted to explore the area.
It was an over all… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help with gardening and ...)
Kelly, you are already a superhost! You have done everything to make us feel comfortable and showed us Sydney in all its colors and flavours. Thank you so much for having a great time with you and hopefully "bis bald" in germany!
*Notes for workawayers
- the food is delicious !
- you have a cozy bedroom with bananatree view
- the work was not too… read more
*Notes for workawayers
- the food is delicious !
- you have a cozy bedroom with bananatree view
- the work was not too… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Builders, gardeners, ...)
It was my (Lara) first workaway experience, but Tony, Fleur and Jack made it quite easy for me to feel comfortable. Their property is really beautiful, they have lovely pets and the work was not too heavy.
Thank you for having a very good time and your fantastic Dal, Tony ! We wish you the best for your future projects and plans!
Lara and Mitja
Thank you for having a very good time and your fantastic Dal, Tony ! We wish you the best for your future projects and plans!
Lara and Mitja
(Very good
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5 Oct 2020
Left by host (Exceptional opportunity at ...) for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Mitja Mitja Mitja. He is one in a trillion. It has been a wrench for me and all the staff to say goodbye to Mitja, of whom we have become very fond. He is a highly accomplished man who is amazing at whatever he tries. His incredible craftsmanship as a carpenter has transformed our resort with a new assault course for kids as well as our stunning… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Exceptional opportunity at ...)
I was planning on staying just for 4 weeks in June at Phil's place but I had such a amazing time that I kept extending my stay and left a bit more than 4 months later!
Unfortunately I never met Phil and Anne due to Covid but their place is beautiful! There's tons of wildlife around, incredible landscape and cool activities like kayaking down a… read more
Unfortunately I never met Phil and Anne due to Covid but their place is beautiful! There's tons of wildlife around, incredible landscape and cool activities like kayaking down a… read more
(Excellent
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6 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Mitja is a hard worker with a myriad of skills. Easy to be around, and a great house guest. He was also cleaner than most guests have been.
He assembled a bunch of raised planter beds, including reshaping them and customized them to fit the area. Followed my a minor excavation ,and soil removal/ transfer. And helped with whatever other projects… read more
He assembled a bunch of raised planter beds, including reshaping them and customized them to fit the area. Followed my a minor excavation ,and soil removal/ transfer. And helped with whatever other projects… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help with home improvement ...)
Brian is a great host! He knows everything about the city!
Need a list of famous museums? He got it, he even has a list of the best ice cream places.
I really miss the food Brian provided, he's an awesome cook.
You'll work full days and you will have full days off, which is great to explore the city and to get something done at work.
What else… read more
Need a list of famous museums? He got it, he even has a list of the best ice cream places.
I really miss the food Brian provided, he's an awesome cook.
You'll work full days and you will have full days off, which is great to explore the city and to get something done at work.
What else… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Mitja was a phenomenal workawayer. Not only does he have a great sense of humor but is also a great guest (his pumpkin soup is also delicious)! He was always helpful and would do tasks without even being asked.
His skills as a carpenter were greatly appreciated and he is patient as a worker and teacher.
Would absolutely host again.
His skills as a carpenter were greatly appreciated and he is patient as a worker and teacher.
Would absolutely host again.
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help with a self sufficiency ...)
I had a great time on Will and Kelseys microfarm! Both of them are fun, caring, likeable and interested in learning new languages :D
They drove me to town, showed me around and took me to the gym, which was great.
There's nothing I could tell them to do better as a host, it felt very natural to stay with them and I would definitely come back!
They drove me to town, showed me around and took me to the gym, which was great.
There's nothing I could tell them to do better as a host, it felt very natural to stay with them and I would definitely come back!
(Excellent
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10 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Lend a hand round our home on ...)
Unfortunately, I only stayed 3,5 days at Sylvia and Mikes beautiful house in Sechelt. Both of them are very funny, kind and generous! The accomodation is very comfortable and the provided food is fresh and tasty.
I built a deck at the shore with an amazing view over the inlet. The work was fun and not to much at all!
Looking forward to work for… read more
I built a deck at the shore with an amazing view over the inlet. The work was fun and not to much at all!
Looking forward to work for… read more
(Excellent
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4 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
Lisa and Mitja are a wonderful couple who were very helpful and fun to have around the farm. Blessed with a tremendous attitude and a get it done mentality Mitja contributed to our project with great passion. Lisa is inspiring in her support for others. So much willingness to learn and teach what they know. We look forward to part of our… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help restore/build/maintain a ...)
We spent 2 weeks with Arne, Kate, AJ and Kylee. The work was fun and we've learned a lot about gardening, sustainability and community and much more. They were very loving and caring! We also met other people living in that area who are very interesting, fun and kind people.
We stayed at a camp off grid, which was very exciting.
We would love… read more
We stayed at a camp off grid, which was very exciting.
We would love… read more
(Excellent
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19 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help with projects around our ...)
We stayed 2 weeks with Barry and Linda and we wished we could have stayed there the whole summer. The landscape is amazing and there are lots of things to do outside. You can go for very long hikes or take a kayak and explore the inlet while seals keep you company. There're also the most beautiful sunsets we've ever seen.
Linda and Barry are so… read more
Linda and Barry are so… read more
(Excellent
)
14 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitja & Lara)
We loved having Mitja and Lisa in our home! They fit into our family and routine so well. They were very helpful and took initiative to help out around the house in a way that felt really natural and easy. The kids loved them!! They really took time to get to know the kids and play with them so genuinely. They were safe, healthy, fun, funny,… read more
(Excellent
)
14 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Join our family of four ...)
We lived about 2 weeks with Andrea and her family and it felt like home. Everyone is very sweet, nice and funny and the kids are awesome each on their own (smart, funny, pretty and cute)! Corvallis isn't just a beautiful and young town but it's also surrounded by scenic nature you can visit. We didn't work too much but there is always things to do… read more
(Excellent
)
13 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mitja & Lara) for host
(Help me around my sustainable ...)
Jack was our first ever workaway host! We spent about 3 weeks at his lovely house in magical Trout Lake. He's such a nice and generous man and friend. The work was fun and we learned a lot. He taught us felting and primitive fire making. We met even more nice people through Jack and had beautiful hikes with him. All the animals around his place… read more
(Excellent
)
