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We are an active, multicultural (Australian-German) family of five with three spirited boys between 8 and 13 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 be interested in learning 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!
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
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.
Winter is rather quieter.
You will be welcomed in a social circle which is open and interested.
Projets impliquant des enfants
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Aide
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 usually very happy about an extra portion of attention: kicking the ball through the garden, baking cakes, reading books, etc. Playing music and learning languages! We are open to someone who would like to do more kid-caring, but this is not necessary. We both have varied work-schedules so its helpful to have someone responsible around.
The green house is a disaster at the moment and we would love to support to get it functional again.
Other rojects in the pipeline:
- art installation on house walls and in garden STILL HOPING
- finishing the little wagon for summer guest accommodation MOSTLY DONE
- converting a Trabant (old east german car) from petrol to electric drive DONE!!!
- building a fully self sufficient straw bale house, which turns with the sun ON HOLD
- organising community film nights
- reviving the dance hall for concerts and events COME AND JOIN US
- leaving consumerism behind us ONGOING CHALLENGE
- reducing our waste A NATURAL BLACK WATER WASTE SYSTEM IS COMPLETE
Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
The kids enjoy learning trying to learn languages, currently trending are french, italian, and spanish. Julien recently said he would love to learn Ukrainian. 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.
Hébergement
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 kids-free zone in the warmer months.
Autres infos...
We live in the lovely Brandenburg countryside - a good place to enjoy open spaces and fresh air.
Our tiny village is peaceful and quiet, surrounded by fields and forests (deer, wild boar, foxes, badgers, moles, hawks, cranes, wild geese, maybe even a wolf!) with a very sweet swimming lake nearby. No shops. We can offer our guests bikes.
The magnificent Berlin is accessible by train (1 .5 hours from the Berlin Main Station) and we happily offer people a lift to and from the local train station (Briesen Mark, circa 15 minutes away). There is a local bus, though not frequent and not a good option.
We have an addition to our family: a little poodle called Honey.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have very good internet!
Espace pour garer des vans
Also possible!
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
Honey Honig Blüte
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Kate and Thomas are adorable and open-minded, integrating me… read more
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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Kate and Thomas are adorable and open-minded, integrating me… read more
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!!!
