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The Farmacy
New: Last min openings! The Farmacy is an organic, sustainable garden project located in the heart of the Swiss Alps with tons to do and see. Hiking, biking, climbing and Adventure Sports of every kind. The Farmacy is a project that’s goal is to teach sustainability, create community and connect people to where food comes from and it’s true value. Volunteers should be eager to learn these principles and proactively follow them. The work required is physical: gardening, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, help cooking. Note: this is a real volunteer and learning experience. If you are just looking for a free place to stay and cheap travel DON’T come here!
We are kind, tidy, respectful and fun people with a passion for gardening and heirloom vegis. You can eat amazing healthy, organic, home grown food every day and enjoy beautiful nature everywhere around you while learning principles of more sustainable living. You will have a room you share with 1 other volunteer, a shared bathroom and kitchen, wifi, a bike to use and Info about all the great stuff to see and do here. We take volunteers from March through October only.
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About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Australia
I really enjoyed my time at this volunteering. I loved making meals with produce straight from the garden, and seeing how sustainable Liz lived was truly inspiring. The work was mostly cleaning and some garden work. Sometimes we did things that weren’t on the schedule like cleaning her apartment or bbq. But overall the work was fair and we still had a lot of time to explore Switzerland! Having access to bikes was also amazing! I didn’t like that Liz would make racist/ stereotypical remarks about tourists/ her bnb guest or different races/ cultures in general.
25 days ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Netherlands
I had a lovely time in Bonigen. The work is mostly cleaning (3 airbnbs and liz’s apt.) and some gardening. We had plenty of free time to explore the mountains and use the bikes. Everyone at the house was amazing and we got along well. Liz is an energetic person with lots of love for her garden, from whom you can learn a lot. She does have a tendency to make stereotypical comments about people from different cultures/countries (which can be a bit uncomfortable at times) & most communication is through whatsapp. (Due to some lack of planning I was send home 2 weeks earlier than the agreed date.)
29 days ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Spain
My experience at Liz's house was beautiful. I was able to learn a lot at her farm, continue to improve my English and enjoy both her hospitality and the hospitality of interlaken which is truly a beautiful place
I made beautiful memories with fellow volunteers and with the work done
I highly recommend this experience.
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Brazil
Liz is wonderful, she’s so welcoming, always in a great mood, and loves chatting and giving tips on how to make the most of your time in Switzerland. The work is split between cleaning the flats and gardening, and everything is clearly explained and never complicated. Interlaken is absolutely charming, with plenty of leisure options, if you enjoy hiking, cycling, or paddleboarding, it’s the perfect place. Switzerland truly feels like paradise, and this has been the best volunteer experience I’ve had so far.
Liz, thank you so much for everything. I’ll definitely be back soon! ❤️
2 months ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Mexico
Learning about gardening and the environment impact was truly rewarding, I will never forget what i lived here it was incredibly enjoyable and learning about Liz’s experiences was so fun. I will try to keep replicating what I learned with her it was honestly an incredible experience.
2 months ago