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Learn about sustainable farminf on a historic property between Breda and Antwerpen on the border of Belgium

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Letzte Aktivität : 14 Sept. 2025

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We are taking care of a beautiful historic property in a special natural setting on the dutch/belgian border between Antwerp and Breda.
We apply permaculture principles to integrate fauna, flora and human needs since 10 years of experience, learning and development.
In the warmer months, we (help to) organise all kind of social events on the property in the most sustainable/responsible way.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Interessengebiete
Events & Sozialleben
Nachhaltigkeit
Kultur
Selbstentwicklung
Farmarbeit
Musik
Geschichte
Gärtnern
Heimwerken & DIY
Kunst & Design
Gartenarbeiten
Kochen & Backen
Tischlerarbeiten
Tiere
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Natur
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Was ist das?
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Experience in sustainable farming, forestry and gardening. Everything is small scale, therefore a lot of variety in tasks and challenges. We take the time to explain and give and take open feedback.
No TV, no radio, just social life indoor and outdoor
No CocaCola, no Macdonalds, just plain pure local food and drinks
(sorry, only Belgian beer ;-)

Nature grows a large part of our food on the property, but always needs some attention apart from harvesting.
We turn our dying trees in to furniture, construction- and firewood, at the same time planting the forests of the future.
Arbeit
Awareness if not passion for sustainability
Appreciation, respect and care
Commitment, flexibility and adaptivity
Experience with forestry, farming, animal care or gardening helps
Plumbing, electrical or other special skills always welcome
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Niederländisch: Fließend
Deutsch: Gute Kenntnisse
Französisch: Grundkenntnisse
Unterkunft
Guestroom or attic studio in an historic renovated mansion in a small nature reserve.
Was noch ...
Only bikes available for local transport to villages and bus stations approx 4 km to either Holland or Belgian public transport network. Breda at 15 km, Antwerp at 30km. But you can often hitch a ride. We pick you up on arrival.

We invite you to become part of our life, participate in our challenges and contribute to the further development of a very special place.
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- Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
- Wir besitzen Tiere
- Wir sind Raucher
- Familien möglich
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
No cats or dogs. Others on request.
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6 Juli 2025

Vom Workawayer (Christian2023) für Host

This is a good place to go to discover the regions of both Belgium and the Netherlands. It is like a Chateau but perhaps smaller and more rustic. They have Aberdeen Angus, sheep, a forest and trails. Gerrit-Jan and Maj were always good natured. Lots of their relatives visited during the stay. I found the work interesting. Jobs included running… read more

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6 Jan. 2025

Vom Workawayer (Parmentier) für Host

I have been whit Maj and GJ since January 2022 and I'm still here now.
From the very beginning they took me as if I was family, taking me in they're day life routine and I did love that, no fake expression or something else.
I enjoy can talk about everything whit them, Maj show me how to cook nice meal, nice place around...
Guerrit-Jan truly teach… read more

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17 Nov. 2020

Vom Workawayer (Maryse) für Host

I spent a month with Gerrit-Jan and Maj! It was a very intense month but in a good way: I learned a lot (about permaculture, animals, how our world works, cooking, etc.) and I also worked a lot. Gerrit-Jan keeps a list of things to do to maintain the house and the surrounding area but each Workawayer can choose what he/she likes to do and take… read more

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6 Juli 2025

Vom Workawayer (Christian2023) für Host

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6 Jan. 2025

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17 Nov. 2020

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9 Juli 2020

Vom Workawayer (Mathieu) für Host

I spent 6 weeks with Maj and Gerrit-Jan, and I can say that these have been 6 pretty intense weeks, in every sense of the word !
Maj and Gerrit-Jan invite you to be part of their family and of their daily life, which is something I really appreciated: no artificial or tailor-made "false" experience; just a true, authentic down-to-earth experience… read more

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21 Juni 2020

Vom Workawayer (Liam) für Host

Although I only stayed with Gerrit-Jan and Maj for two weeks, I felt very much at home and enjoyed the overall experience. Gerrit-Jan knows a lot about pretty much everything and you can learn so much about both permaculture and how the world works. He has some amazing stories to tell and they get even better while trying out different Belgian… read more

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10 Feb. 2020

Vom Workawayer (Nathva) für Host

We stayed for more or less one month at Gerrit-Jan’s and Maj’s place. We were really glad to have been able to enjoy the beautiful fall colors, the love from all the animals and the feeling of being part of their family. We also had the luck to meet their wonderful neighbors Irene and Tony who were kind and humble people.

A bit on the practical… read more side: For breakfast and lunch you could prepare something yourself. At dinner’s we spend time taking care of it together and chatting about inspiring topics and this was the moment of the day we enjoyed a lot (Thank you for Herman and for the MAYonnaise). Being there they took us along to the windmill, the light festival in Eindhoven and to the Verbeke Foundation. It is also an ideal place for smokers (smoking inside) and beer lovers (lot of local beers!). We had our own room and we shared the bathroom with another workawayer.

The day usually started around 8am to take care of the animals (feeding sheep, chicken, dogs). Then breakfast followed and we continued our day. Most of the time there was a sense of openness with learning, with terms like: Project mentality, time effectiveness, and taking ownership. During that month, we worked in the garden, fertilising the soil with cow-poo (freshly picked up from the field), harvesting (witloof!), we became experts in picking up the leaves (through Gerrit’s advice;)) and taking care of the garden. Also some tractor manoeuvres were made! We cloved wood, worked inside of the house (cleaning, sanding and oiling floors) and in the two towers (were flies had some overnight party, haha) and we stripped down the tower outside (soon to be L.O.V.E).

Concerning the days it is important to point out that they don’t work in the traditional Workaway-way (meaning working 5 hours, 5 days per week). They rather work 7/7 and if you want to have free time you should indicate it in advance, so no difference is made between weekend/weekdays. Instead of counting hours, they want you to fully be part of the scene and feel free. Due to too little/miscommunication we were sometimes put in a bit of unpleasant situations. But at some point we talked about important practicalities (how they see Workaway and that they operate differently) even though they normally do it always in the beginning. Since that moment, things got better in terms of work and free time. :-)

As a way to conclude, we truly value our stay with Gerrit and Maj in our hearts, we had an enriching time with them. Today we keep in touch and went back for dinner back again after Christmas.

Thanks Gerrit and Maj and see you soon!
P.S. Ask Gerrit about Thailand or about random visitors of the property and you are in for a ride on an emotional rollercoaster ;).

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31 Juli 2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Marion)

Marion stayed with us for 3 weeks, and was nearly immediately fully part of the family.
She claimed her own jobs to do, but never hesitated to offer a helping hand on other things.
Good sense of responsibility and taking well care of animals and plants. Also helping in the kitchen (good cook!) and other daily duties. She was further very pleasant… read more

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24 Juli 2019

Vom Workawayer (Marion) für Host

I had the pleasure to stay in your family for almost 3 weeks and it was a true immersion in this very special place. I've enjoyed a lot your warm welcome, making me and Dan (the other Workawayer here at the same time) as part of the family team and treated as well.
There's a lot to do here, I liked that, everyday a new challenge! From the… read more

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Learn about sustainable farminf on a historic property between Breda and Antwerpen on the border of Belgium

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