Inscrit depuis 2004
Date d'expiration 15/Jan/2019
Langues parlées
français, allemand
Affinités
Jardinage,
Amateurs de vins,
Gastronomie,
Arts,
Musique
PlusMoinsAssociations professionnelles
Retraités,
Personne au foyer,
Fonction publique,
Banque/Finance,
Bénévolat
PlusMoinsProfession
caterer/chef & economist (Retraité(s))
Animaux de compagnie :
Charlie - the cat!
Échange non-simultané
Échange de maisons simultané
Hospitalité proposée
Fumer n'est pas autorisé
Enfants bienvenus
Échange de voiture non proposé
Ouvert à toutes périodes | Europe - UK | USA & CANADA | Central Ameria / Caribbean |
Description de notre maison d'échange
Have you ever wondered where all those aunts and uncles (& sometimes even grandparents) emigrated to in the later 19th Century? We welcome you to join us as your hosts (May through October) for an introduction to a part of the US that is rarely visited by Transatlantic visitors, perhaps after exchange time in our suburban Washington, DC home. Settled by Swedes, Norwegians, Germans, Welsh & Irish, as well as a good few from the greater "Austro-Hungarian Empire", our little towns reflect these heritages in the traditions carried on to this day. Our home, just off a good recreational lake (fishing, swimming & boating), offers guests private amenities on the lower level of the house - two bedrooms, bath, great room with comfortable seating, as well as our main-floor living/dining spaces, outdoor deck and large garden.
Type
Maison - un étage ou plus/ Résidence principale
Aménagements et équipements
Divertissements
Environnement
Description de notre quartier et ses alentours
Our village (pop. 1000) is typical of this area of Minnesota. Three bar/restaurants, a hardware store, wine/beer shop and tiny "gas & go" grocer provide needed amenities to residents as well as summer "lake" people - who enjoy our parks and lakes. Nearby Mankato is the shopping hub of a large area in this South-Central part of the State. Just over an hour from Minnesota's "Twin Cities" of Minneapolis & St. Paul, it's an easy, quick drive to explore the many historic & fine arts museums & galleries. Around us are towns like New Ulm - with it's historic Schell's brewery, New Prague and it's stately St. Wenceslas church, Nicolett County with it's deep Swedish & Norwegian roots part of every town and village, including St. Peter's Gustavus Adolphus College. Heritage plays a big part of life in these small towns, where every summer weekend fairs, festivals, parades, and farmer's markets can be found within an hour's drive of our home.
Activités en plein air
Loisirs
Activités culturelles
Transports à proximité
Commerçants à proximité
Nos conseils pour des restaurants, cafés, shopping et activitiés à ne pas manquer
Hiking & biking enthusiasts may enjoy the Sakatah Trail - a nearly 50-mile trail that links nearby Mankato with the city of Faribault. This old rail line (paved), passes a half-dozen villages, lakes and innumerable farm fields and pastures. Lots of places to stop for a break - or even a swim - a drink, and ice cream, or even a cup of tea with freshly-baked pastries! Rentals of boats, paddleboards, wind-surfing boards and kayaks are available locally - and river-kayaking groups are formed regularly forhalf-day trips on nearby Minnesota & Watonwan Rivers.
Ce qu'on apprécie, ce qu'on apprécie moins… Voici nos préférences et nos règles de maison.
We'll help plan your days out - and welcome you back before OR after dinner each day...
Conditions
Échange de voitures
Échanges spéciaux
Inscrit depuis 2004
Date d'expiration 15/Jan/2019
Langues parlées
français, allemand
Affinités
Jardinage,
Amateurs de vins,
Gastronomie,
Arts,
Musique
PlusMoinsAssociations professionnelles
Retraités,
Personne au foyer,
Fonction publique,
Banque/Finance,
Bénévolat
PlusMoinsProfession
caterer/chef & economist (Retraité(s))
Animaux de compagnie :
Charlie - the cat!
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