DE-SCI 11.54

About this camp: The Kastanienhof organizes two construction weeks each year, where craftsmen, volunteers, and international participants collaborate on woodwork, plastering, and scaffold construction for a listed building. Participants also engage in agricultural activities and help at a medieval market festival, while enjoying basic but clean accommodations and organic meals.




Work: – Engage in woodwork, plastering with clay and cement, and building on scaffolding.- Participate in small agricultural work, including joint harvest and cooking.- Assist in the medieval market festival at Burg Hanstein, selling products and homemade ice cream.- Collaborate with international volunteers and local craftsmen.- Learn valuable craftsmanship skills.



Accommodation and Food: – Accommodations consist of tents with mattresses and sleeping mats in a barn and residential house attic.- Basic but clean sanitary conditions, including a bucket toilet and solar shower.- Meals feature organic produce, with vegan and vegetarian options available.



Leisure Activities: – The village of Marth is situated in a picturesque hilly landscape with castles.- Nearby towns, such as Hannoversch-Münden and Göttingen, are accessible by train.- The area offers opportunities to explore ancient monuments and natural scenery.



Start Date: 2025-07-27



End Date: 2025-08-05



Camp Code: DE-SCI 11.54



Extra Fee/ Camp Fee: 0



(In addition to the VolTra application fee paid through this webpage, the local workcamp organization will collect the additional “Extra Fee/Camp Fee” of the above amount from participants on the first day of the workcamp to support the operation of local projects).