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Description
We are a family, Thimy and Gauthier, in our forties and baby Georges. We live in the beautiful countryside of Flanders between Bruges and Gent. We live in a renovated farmhouse on 2 hectares of land. We are constantly working on the garden and the buildings and we are looking for some help during the busy months of spring and autumn mainly in the garden.
We love animals : we have a cat and 2 large dogs.
I was born in Vietnam, raised in France and spent all my professional life as an expat (Hong Kong, Sydney and Athens). Gauthier is originally from the village and worked internationally for the last 15 years. We previously lived together in Athens. We now both work from home.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
After years of intensive travels, we have chosen a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. We are quiet and value peace and calm. We try to shop as much as possible at local organic farms and we also love to cook. We don't eat much meat.
You will be staying in an environment surrounded by comfort, nature and quietness. It is a great place to recharge.
Help
We are looking for help mainly with gardening and general maintenance of the buildings ( paint, cleaning) . Please note the work can be physical.
We are also looking for help with babysitting and house chores.
It is a great opportunity for a couple.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Greek: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will be staying in the guesthouse which is a renovated barn. It is heated and fully furnished with comfort. It has 2 large bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchenette.
What else ...
Our home is 20 min from Ghent and from Bruges by car and 30min away from the coast.
There is a direct bus at the end of our street that goes to the city center of Ghent and the train station Ghent St Pieters.
Our place is 5min by bike from the nearest village.
There are many walking paths around where you can go cycle and of course walk.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet connection throughout the property.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
one of the highlights was learning from there life experience and knowledge , share a… read more
We spent really good moments with this family, they have two wonderfull dogs and an amazing pig.
we only helped in the garden, if you like gardening this is an ideal workaway.
They have a lot good histories from their travels and adventours.
thimmy cooks really really good, and during 3 weeks… read more
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one of the highlights was learning from there life experience and knowledge , share a… read more
We spent really good moments with this family, they have two wonderfull dogs and an amazing pig.
we only helped in the garden, if you like gardening this is an ideal workaway.
They have a lot good histories from their travels and adventours.
thimmy cooks really really good, and during 3 weeks… read more
Safe travels Jeff! Hope our paths will cross again :)
He helped us in the garden and on home improvement works (sanding and painting)
He is a genuinely kind and helpful. We shared some good evenings and Francis even cooked for us some of his famous family recipes.
We sincerely wish him all the best.
The work is very flexible and she is an amazing cook!
Definitly a good experience
Thimy isn't from this world, she was left here for aliens for make you crazy with her… read more
Thimy and Gauthier are 2 wonderful and amazing couple. Super nice and funny.
I helped in the garden and with some maintenance, I learned a lot about handy jobs and stuff.
It's fully recommended for people who likes to work out doors.
Also… read more
