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Host rating
90 %
Last replied
21 Feb 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Feedback
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Description
My husband, 3 childeren and myself, we have an organic farm in Loppem, near Bruges, Belgium. We grow vegetables and fruits which we sell in our own store. We took over the business from my parents in law only this year and now we are trying to expand. But loads of work need to be done for which we seek help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp with Eco ProjectsHelp around the houseAnimal CareLanguage practiceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be part of a true Belgian family with our food and traditions.
You will learn what an organic farm and farming is all about.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There are so many things that can be done at our farm. If you love to garden, you are free to help us with our vegetables and fruits. If animals are more your thing then we have 6 cows, chickens, a cat, a rabbit and some turkeys that need attention. The 5 of us is a large household so if you are into cleaning, organizing, you can help out here. We intend to extend our business and therefore we want to build a new barn with stables, so maybe building is your thing. We use all natural materials in building our home, so you can learn about that if you want to. Even if you want to do a bit of everything, you are very welcome!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We have an interest in learning French, German and English.Accommodation
We can offer you a private bedroom and bathroom in the barn next to our house. You will also have a kitchen and sitting area but those areas will need to be shared when our shop is open (twice a week) and if we entertain groups (about twice a month).
What else ...
We are located close to Bruges and the coast. At the end of our street you can take the bus and in Bruges there is a railway station.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Can possibly accept pets
We have a working farm with farm animals: cows, chickens, pigs, miniature horse, ducks, sheep,... so your dog / cat should be friendly.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (19)
The work wasn't hard at all, and my tasks were pretty varied: given the time of the year, my work consisted mostly in cleaning and preparing the fields for the coming season, but I also lended a hand with some other… read more
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The work wasn't hard at all, and my tasks were pretty varied: given the time of the year, my work consisted mostly in cleaning and preparing the fields for the coming season, but I also lended a hand with some other… read more
Katrien is a hardworking and very energetic person. She is extremely busy with… read more
They need a lot of help, meaning that the work it's not easy, but at the same time very pleaseant, at least for me.
I couldn't ask for more about accomodation. I hads a room for my own,… read more
The work was fun: we picked tomatoes, pumpkins, courgettes, beans... we did a lot of weeding and pruning and… read more
Katrien and Hans are the kindest and generous people, always worried about you wellbeing and comfort. We stayed for a week and we wish we could have stayed longer. In our short stay we learned tuns from Katrien, Hans and Daniel abut Bio farming and… read more
The space they gave us is very comfortable, and every single meal was rich, fresh and tasty. The village of Loppem is a nice place to discover and… read more
The place was 7 km from city of Brugge
The accomodation was… read more