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We are an active, multicultural (Australian-German) family of five with three spirited boys between 6 and 11 years of age. Together we live in a former bar and guest house with lots of atmosphere and space for family and friends. The former dancehall, when not a giant play space for kids, is used for cultural events, bringing some diversity and culture to the old east German countryside. The fireplace and sauna help to survive the grey and cold winter days.
We have chickens, herb and vegetable gardens, a bonfire circle, a greenhouse, and a small natural pond which invites a refreshing splash or wake-up dip on the sunny days.
We try to live as organically as possible, sustainability deep in our hearts. The house and garden transform throughout the year with the seasons, as does the experience of them.
Any creative minds interested in doing a small art project or installation (maybe involving the kids) are very welcome. We would LOVE that!
On some days the work involves helping to keep the household going (cooking and cleaning!). Also, we are looking at new ways to help around supporting our kids as Kate returns to practising as a psychologist - maybe you are interested in aupairing or nannying with us?
The kids enjoy learning trying to learn languages, currently trending are french, italian and spanish. Leo would love to learn Mandarin.
Of course, we are always happy to help you with your german language learning, if you would like that.
We have an old grand piano, a drum kit, electric and acoustic guitar, some ukuleles and love to hear music and singing in the house.
We have gradually become seasoned Workaway hosts with many wonderful experiences through the platform and are looking forward to many more :).
We especially welcome couples!Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Living in the old east German countryside provides a unique perspective of Germany. In our household we have Australian and Italian roots and we love the ongoing multicultural exchange our Workaway guests bring.
We regularly, especially over the summer, have visitors from around the globe, who bring colour to the dinner table.
You will be welcomed in a social circle which is very open and interested.Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Its a big old house with an even bigger garden, so a pair of extra hands is very welcome to plant, harvest, cut, clean, repair, tidy, build, paint, cook, play, dig, and design. There is always lots to be done!
The three kids are very sociable and happy about an extra portion of attention: kicking the ball through the garden, baking cakes, reading books, etc. We are open to someone who would like to do more kid-caring, but this is not necessary.
Projects in the pipeline:
- art installation on house walls and in garden
- finishing the little wagon for summer guest accommodation
- converting a Trabant (old east german car) from petrol to electric drive
- building a fully self sufficient straw bale house, which turns with the sun
- organising community film nights
- reviving the dance hall for concerts and events
- leaving consumerism behind us
- reducing our waste and consumerismIdiomas
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: FluidoEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
The kids enjoy learning trying to learn languages, currently trending are french, italian and spanish. Leo would love to learn Mandarin. Of course, we are always happy to help you with your german language learning, if you would like that.Alojamiento
There are four guest rooms with shared and separate bathrooms. The kitchen and loungeroom are common spaces. We are also in the process (help welcome!) of converting a former bee wagon into a quiet space at the end of the garden, which provides a separate and children-free zone in the warmer months.
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We live in the lovely Brandenburg countryside - a good place to enjoy open spaces and fresh air.
Our village is peaceful and friendly, surrounded by fields and forests (deer, wild boar, foxes, badgers, moles, hawks, cranes, wild geese, maybe even a wolf!) with a sweet swimming lake nearby. We offer guest bikes.
The magnificent Berlin is easily accessible by train (1 hour from the Berlin Main Station) and we can offer people a lift to and from the local train station (Briesen Mark, 15 minutes away). There is a bus, though not frequent, that can allow guests to be entirely independent.
We have a recent addition to our family, a little poodle called Honey.Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have very good internet!
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They're such a wonderful and welcoming family, I immediately felt at home once I got there. During November the tasks were mainly indoors: cleaning, cooking, setting the table and spending time with the kids, in addition to some gardening and construction… read more
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They're such a wonderful and welcoming family, I immediately felt at home once I got there. During November the tasks were mainly indoors: cleaning, cooking, setting the table and spending time with the kids, in addition to some gardening and construction… read more
Everything worked super well, the communication… read more
Their house is huge, and the room given to workawayers is really comfortable and spacious. Kate/Thomas are good at handing out tasks, while always respecting the hours.
As we were there in winter, and there was a lot of snow, most of the work was inside and/or with… read more
I stayed a little bit over than a month. The village Döberin, Zechsdorf is really a nice place. If you are looking for nature and a calm place, this is one of them, in summer you can enjoy swimming in the lakes activity we did with the family very often. You also have many woods nearby if you like trekking… read more
Thx Chris!!!