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Bettina and I are self-sufficient, we have our own vegetables, fruit, meat, honey. When the sheep don't give milk, we buy milk.
We can look after the bees together, take care of the sheep and hens (especially feeding, but also managing the stables or changing the pastures), and the garden, of course, needs some friendly care. In autumn and winter, wood is a constant task: cutting trees and shrubs, sawing or shredding wood. There is absolutely no such thing as a regular day. Everything often blends together and we need to be very spontaneous, communicative and self-reliant. Of course, there is something beautiful about this. Our live is generally slow and calm, although I can also be quite chatty.
You will have your own caravan to live in. Me and Bettina live in a construction trailer. Bettina also has a job nearby. We have a compost toilet, filtered well water and our own solar power, which usually delivers enough energy. Because of the dogs, sheep and hens the entire ground (4 acres) is fenced. There is a small settlement nearby, and a little further, the small town of Markdorf. The internet reception is surprisingly good at our place.
The dogs Anton and Fiocco are suspicious at first, but then they quickly become friends; Fiocco in particular wants to be petted constantly. One of the sheep is quite loud. Her name is Tira Misu.
We live in a really nice place, although very simple and in many ways quite minimalistic. You should know that.
If you plan to visit us in autumn or winter, we need to prepare you. The days are often dull and damp, and the paths gradually turn into mud.
Winter does have its picturesque days, but for the most part, it's dominated by mud and the color "cheerful grey-brown."
I think sharing meals together is a great way to socialize. That's why we think it's nice to have lunch together, especially on weekends when we're all on the place. Bettina is a vegetarian; that's why I only eat meat when I feel like, which doesn't happen very often.
It's perfectly fine if you need some time to yourself. There are plenty of tasks you can handle alone if you wish. Personally, I enjoy working both independently and with others.
I think if you take responsibility by yourself and work with us in a calm flow on what needs to be done here, then make sure to give yourself enough breaks. I’m generally around, but feel free to explore this region – there’s so much to see! We live in a very touristy corner of southern Germany. Ravensburg and Meersburg are two beautiful medieval cities that we particularly admire for their age and charm. We often go to Ravensburg for shopping. On clear days, the Alps look so close, and Lake Constance is just a stone’s throw away. Especially in the summer, you can enjoy lovely bike rides and take a swim in the 'Swabian Sea.'
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