🏢 About the local organisation

The living place Eickedorferhof is a small, biodynamic cultivated farm which is used primarily self i sufficient. At the same time it is a working and living project for young and old people and aims to be a place where handicapped and disadvantaged persons find an adequate place to live. Beside the family of the owner and some workers, there are about 5 adults with fewer opportunities currently working and living at the place. The main house is built in the style of a Lower Saxon farmhouse ; beside this there are several neighboring houses and stands. Life stock of the farm consists of a herd of cows, three ponies, one horse, six cats, one goat and about 50-70 chickens. There are 2 vegetable greenhouses and a vegetable garden, as well as fruit trees and berry bushes.Background of the little community is the philosophy of Anthroposophy. For the inhabitants, it is important that also cultural life at the place can be performed. In the last years, there have been organized some public cultural events like exhibitions, writing workshops, summer festivals with concerts, etc. Some artistic classes of different types of art for all residents and staff (like modeling with clay, painting, music) are part of regular activities on the site.Environment:The farm is located near Bremen in the former Teufelsmoor ( devils peatland ) between the artists villages Fischerhude and Worpswede. Even it is situated in the outskirts of Bremen, it is very quiet there. The landscape is seen as typical North German Lowlands . For further information please visit: https://lebensorteickedorf.wordpress.com/

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers are invited to help in the interior work of the former barn, which is integrated in the main house. This means: preparing the floor (to remove old stones etc.) for a concrete foundation, building new walls, plastering other walls, painting them etc. In addition, there will be offered some smaller tasks in the farm, according to their interests, ability and needs: Helping with the vegetable garden, taking care of the farm animals, to cut the fence free from leaves. Of course, one team of the workcamp will help by cooking for the farm team. Please be prepared, that living and working together with people with fewer opportunities is background of every activity in the farm.Study Part:It can be given a sight into the history of the place and the background reasons and motivation for such a project along with an explanation of biodynamic agriculture. There will be offered some workshops like singing, moving (Eurythmy), forming with clay and painting. This can be adjusted to the interests and needs of the volunteers.

🏠 Accommodation on site

There are many different rooms for sleeping in the neighbor buildings, possibly also in an old caravan. Volunteers are also allowed to bring tent and to camp behind the stable. Please bring your sleeping bag and mattress with you. Food will be provided in organic quality. There will be offered meals with meat (few, but of high quality) and vegetarian food as well.

📍 About the location

There will be offered a guided city tour in Bremen. Also possible is to make an excursion in one of the neighbor artistic villages (Fischerhude or Worpswede). Depending on weather, volunteers can go swimming in nearby waters or public swimming pools. Finally, we are planning a nice farm festival with a large fire and barbecue and campfire bread.

⚠️ Requirements

After registration, we require a self-declaration concerning the children and youth protection. The project provides the opportunity to be part of the social structure of an anthroposophic guided farm for a period of time: We ask for a respectful behavior towards the various people with disabilities of all ages and towards animals. As it is a social project, there is no alcohol and smoking allowed. The project gives a good opportunity to practice German language. Please note: Work in the building site can be physical demanding. Please bring sleeping bag with you.

ℹ️ Additional information

After registration, we require a self-declaration concerning the children and youth protection. The project provides the opportunity to be part of the social structure of an anthroposophic guided farm for a period of time: We ask for a respectful behavior towards the various people with disabilities of all ages and towards animals. As it is a social project, there is no alcohol and smoking allowed. The project gives a good opportunity to practice German language. Please note: Work in the building site can be physical demanding. Please bring sleeping bag with you.

EICKEDORFERHOF GRASBERG

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