Culture Camp Kloster Lehnin

On the first day, volunteers will receive an orientation about the project, the institute, and the local area. Alongside members of the art association, volunteers will contribute to redesigning and beautifying the outdoor spaces. Key tasks include reconstructing the lakeshore fortification and pathways, performing plaster and paint work on buildings, and engaging in gardening. Additionally, volunteers will clean sculptures in the nearby forest of grass and moss. The project offers a wide range of tasks, generally involving physical labor and the use of tools for construction, renovation, gardening, and woodworking. During the same period, an artist symposium is planned, and it is conceivable that the volunteers could support the artists. This would need to be arranged on a case-by-case basis with the artist. During your stay, you'll encounter other guests and groups on the premises, providing opportunities for interaction. At a certain point, you will collaborate on tasks with some of the association members, followed by a small get-together in the evening, which also welcomes guests of the institute. Volunteers from the workcamp are encouraged to contribute to this event as well.

Volunteers will prepare and eat their meals in the outdoor summer kitchen of Kunstort Lehnin, which is sheltered yet open to nature on one side. Sleeping arrangements are in the seminar rooms, equipped with 6 – 7 mattresses each (bed linen provided). You are also welcome to bring your own tent and set it up by the lake shore. Showers and toilets are available for personal hygiene. Note: Summers can be hot, requiring sun protection, but they can also be cool, especially when it rains, so warm clothing is advised.

Volunteers will explore the cultural concept and efforts of Kunstort Lehnin and how it fosters integration among Lehnin residents from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. There's a piano available for those who play, or you can bring your own instrument and find others to make music with. Volunteers interested in art can participate in an art workshop. Swimming in the lake is encouraged, provided it's done responsibly. Excursions to the cities of Potsdam, Werder, or Brandenburg are possible. A highlight includes a ride on our Canaletto boat on the lake connected to Klostersee, where you can admire its rich flora and fauna. The workcamp offers a great opportunity to interact with German native speakers, making it an excellent chance to improve your German language skills. Volunteers are welcome to use the Kunstort’s rowboats and will be offered a guided tour through the monastery premises.