Family home and garden - urban
Bayern
Wir sind kein Hof in klassischem Sinn sondern eine Familie (Linda, Stefan mit Maja (12) und Fidelia (10)) die versuchen im urbanen Kontext mit der Natur zu leben.
Wir versorgen uns so viel wie möglich durch unseren großen Obst- und Gemüsegarten oder umliegende Ackerprojekte und der SoLaWi. Wir backen unser eigenes Sauerteig-Brot und kochen gerne frisch, mit dem was wir so da haben. Wir sind beide Selbstständig, sodass immer jemand für Kinder und die Arbeit im und um das Haus Zeit hat.
Stefan ist mit vielen verschiedenen Jobs immer gut ausgelastet. Als Baumhaus- und Spielpatzbauer, Flötenbauer, Wildnispädagoge, Kuscheltherapeut und Dozent an der Hochschule, ist es seine Mission, Menschen wieder in Verbindung - mit sich selbst, den Mitmenschen und der Natur zu bringen.
Linda arbeitet in der Umweltbildung (Dipl. Pädagogin), der SoLaWi Lechhausen und der Gärtnerei und macht gerade eine Ausbildung zur Beziehungstherapeutin.
In Sägewerk, Schreinerei, Drechselwerkstatt, Elektrowerkstatt wird viel selbst gemacht, renoviert und repariert - z.B. Möbel, Spielsachen, 3-stöckiges Baumhaus, Flying Fox, Robinienpavillon, TinyHouse und Lastenräder.
Linda macht Frauenkreise und Stefan hostet einen Männerkreis, Rauf&Kuschel-Workshops, ContactImpro Jams und was ihm spontan sonst noch so einfällt…
Bei uns verändert sich gerade viel weshalb wir schwer langfristig planen können! Meldet euch gerne spontan und wir sehen ob es gerade passt Menschen bei uns zu haben :)
Hier zwei Fernsehbeiträge über uns und unseren Garten:
https://www.augsburg.tv/mediathek/video/gartentraeume-kinderparadies-der-familie-kaindl/
https://www.br.de/mediathek/video/stefan-kaindl-mit-herz-und-verstand-av:5f4966ab390be300148cdc2c
Stefans Insta-Link mit aktuellen Projekten
https://instagram.com/baum_und_raum_mit_traum?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
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ENGLISH:
LOCATION: Next to Augsburg in Bavaria - Outskirts situation between the river Lech , the olympic wildwater areal and Friedbergs lakes
DESCRIPTION: We aren't a farm in the traditional sense, but rather a family (Linda, Stefan with Maja (12) and Fidelia (10)) who strive to live in harmony with nature within an urban environment.
We provide for ourselves as much as possible through our large fruit and vegetable garden, neighboring agricultural projects, and our community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. We bake our own sourdough bread and enjoy cooking fresh meals with whatever ingredients we have on hand. We are both self-employed, so someone always has time for the children and the work around the house.
Stefan is always busy with his many different jobs. As a treehouse and playground builder, flute maker, wilderness educator, cuddle therapist, and university lecturer, his mission is to reconnect people with themselves, with others, and with nature.
Linda works in environmental education (she holds a diploma in education), at the Lechhausen Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, and at the nursery. She is currently training to be a relationship therapist.
In the sawmill, carpentry shop, woodturning workshop, and electrical workshop, a lot is made, renovated, and repaired by hand—for example, furniture, toys, a three-story treehouse, a zip line, a robinia pavilion, a tiny house, and cargo bikes.
Linda leads women's circles, and Stefan hosts a men's circle, "roughhousing and cuddling" workshops, contact improvisation jams, and whatever else comes to mind spontaneously…
A lot is changing for us right now, which is why long-term planning is difficult! Feel free to get in touch spontaneously and we'll see if we have anyone available :)
Here are two little documentaries about us and our garden (in German)
https://www.br.de/mediathek/video/stefan-kaindl-mit-herz-und-verstand-av:5f4966ab390be300148cdc2c
https://www.augsburg.tv/mediathek/video/gartentraeume-kinderparadies-der-familie-kaindl/
Stefans Insta-link with actual projects
https://instagram.com/baum_und_raum_mit_traum?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Organic methods: Its all about handwork, patience, a long leraning curve and no chemicals or stuff like that :)
Certifications: No business- just self sufficiency
Type of work: Hilfe im Garten wie z.B. Säen, Pflanzen, Ernten, Verarbeiten, Schneiden, Häckseln, Hühner füttern Hilfe in Holz-Werkstatt und bei Bau-& Bastelprojekten (Schreinern, CNC-Fräsen, Drechseln, Zimmern, Schweißen, Weiden flechten...) Finden und Transportieren von Second-Hand-Baumaterial - z.B. Ziegel, Balken und Bretter für Bauprojekte
Gardenwork such as sowing, planting, harvesting, processing, cutting, chaffing, feeding chickens Woodwork and building projects, carpentry, CNC-milling, woodturning, welding, willow weaving. Find and transport second hand building material like bricks, timber, beams etc. for building projects
Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Renewable energy production
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Biological pest control
Holistic management
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Self-sufficiency property
Linda und Stefan
Member since 2018
Languages spoken:
English, French, German
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Laufnähe zum Bahnhof Augsburg/Hochzoll und zur Tram-Linie 6 Maria-Alber
In walkable distance of the trainstation Augsburg/Hochzoll and the tram Nr. 6 station Maria-Alber
Reviews
Heike
Germany
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June 2025
Ende Mai/Anfang Juni 2025 durfte ich 10 wundervolle Tage auf „Monkey Island“ bei Linda, Stefan, Maja und Lia verbringen! Ich wurde sehr herzlich empfangen, und unkompliziert und natürlich in ihr Familienleben einbezogen.
Die anfallenden Aufgaben waren vielfältig und für mich sehr bereichernd! Neben verschiedenen Arbeiten rund um den Garten durfte ich u.a. hinein schnuppern in das Arbeiten mit Lehm und Holz, unter Stefans geduldiger und fachkundiger Anleitung Maschinen ausprobieren (Flex, Motorsäge, Drechselbank…) und mit Linda Hollersirup herstellen und in der Gärtnerei der Solawi mit anpacken.
Gespräche über alles Mögliche ergaben sich dabei immer wie von selbst. So bekam ich wertvolle erste Einblicke in ihre Lebensweise als Selbstständige, die in vielen Bereichen so anders ist als meine bisherige. Ich bin fasziniert von der Vielfalt an Möglichkeiten und Fähigkeiten, die nicht nur durch die Interessen von Linda und Stefan, sondern auch durch die von Maja und Lia entsteht und gelebt wird!
Danke, dass ihr mich daran habt teilhaben lassen!
Meinen Kerzenständer werde ich in Ehren halten ;-))
Alles Liebe, Heike
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William
United States
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June 2024
We had a wonderful stay at Linda and Stefan’s, full of inspiring conversations, fun activities, and interesting work. The family always seemed happy to have us around, not just as workers but as friends. Stefan was always excited to share his woodworking experience with us, and Linda happily brought us along to help out with vegetable farming. Their two little girls were funny and friendly, a delight to be around. We enjoyed our stay very much and are already thinking of visiting again one day.
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Cecile
France
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May 2024
I was for 3 weeks at Linda's and Stefan's home and it was great. With Stefan, we build a tree house for some friends and it was really interesting to learn how to work with wood. Stefan is very patient and ready to teach everything he knows. I got to try a lot of different tools and see all the process of building a tree house. With Linda we worked in the garden, she knows a lot of things about plants and sustainability it was great to learn and discover so much with her during my stay ! We also had amazing conversations while working. They have two amazing daughters Maja and Lia, that are so nice and always ready to plays games !
They invited me to all the activities they had, I felt really welcomed and I tried so much new things. On the weekends and afternoons i got to visit the region by bike !
I will always remember my stay here.
Thank you for all your kindness and knowledge!
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Yongshi
Spain
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March 2023
It’s such a lovely family! I’m so happy that I had a chance to stay with them for a few days. Linda and Stefan were very helpful to me, that they offered everything that I’d need for my stay. I mostly helped with some carpenter work that was within my capability and learned something about the wood and work process. I think it’s interesting to live, work and eat (I cooked some Spanish and Chinese food too!) with local people, there is no better way than wwoofing. Since I was learning German for a couple of years, I’m interested in learning more about the country and people too. The two children of the family had a little interaction with me too, showing me what they played and stuff. We are people from different cultural backgrounds but united by acceptance, understanding, love and care via wwoof. Isn’t it amazing?
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Robert
Hungary
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August 2019
Monkey Island eine Insel der Ruhe, wo man aber immer was zu tun haben kann nach der kreativen Anleitung von Linda oder Stefan. Vom Beerefrüchten, über Steine legen, Zäune für Blumen oder Pflanzen anfertigen, Weiden flechten, bis zur Holz -oder Schreinerarbeiten - jeder kommt hier auf seine / ihre Kosten. Da die Familie sehr offen ist, kann man auch sehr gute Gespräche führen, das gemeinsame Essen im Pavillon genießen oder eben sich ein bisschen zurückziehen. Es ist so schön, wie die Familie im Einklang mit der Natur lebt. Bin dankbar, dort gewesen zu sein. :)
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Anne
Netherlands
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August 2019
We stayed with Stefan and Linda and their two cute daughters for one week, too short a time! Although their house is officially in a town, it feels like in quiet nature. They have a large garden full of tree houses (a bath in the top of a tree!) and play equipment, wonderful for our kids. I worked in the small vegetable garden with Linda, which was a pleasure, and my husband helped out Stefan with tiling a garden path and building a large wooden bench for their garden kitchen. Both Linda and Stefan are very friendly and welcoming. The two girls are a delight. I got to schmink them as pizzas :-). Hope to see the family again, maybe in Amsterdam??
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