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Hello. We are Rob and Marina, both retiered and we live in the country (middle of nowhere) in the northern part of Holland called Friesland. Our small town is called Lippenhuizen. About 18 km from here are the bigger towns Heerenveen and Drachten.
We have a little private farm with some animals like: 1 horse, some sheep, a dog, two cats, some turtles, tropical frogs, ducks and bees (honey).
Around our house we have a big garden with flowers and special plants, a small forest part and further more grassland on approx. 3 hectare.
We live in a quiet place with some forests and grass lands around and a lot small roads to walk of bike.
So: if you like animals and especially gardening and nature? This is the place to be!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will discover the Dutch culture!
You can learn especially about Friesland, see the beautifull nature and see and taste the cultural things and history. Learn things about how things are done in our country and with animals.
You can experience the traditional Dutch countryside (flat farm lands, woods and more)
We are close (20/30 min) to two national parcs: De Weerribben and Drents Friesche wold
Help
We have a lot of work to do in the garden (mowing, removing weeds etc) and sometimes on the outside of the house and rest of the buildings. Next to the garden work we can have sanding and painting work on the outside of the barn to do and smaller maintenance around the house. Help with the animals is also a part of the work.
For this coming months we have work to do with sanding and painting the barn, wood splitting (machine) cut branches and undo our garden from weed (gardening overall) So, a lot of different tasks to do!
If you are interested, please let us know if you like these tasks and if you have experience with it (gardening, painting).
We prefer to take people for two weeks in a row if possible. If we both like it you can stay longer.
We only need one person at a time and without pets.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own small cottage house, with private bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. It is a cosy place that will offer you a nice stay.
What else ...
In Friesland there are a lot of lakes but also other nature like forests, beautifull villages and we are close to the province of Drenthe. You can cycle or walk.
There is a lot to see about special nature, culture and nice cities. Kanoing is possible on rivers and canals but sailing also on the lakes.
We also like to make some time to show you around.
As we are a non-smoking family we do not allow smoking inside.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Around 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
She is a nice and open girl and often have a big smile or laugh. The work was done very good and fast and she works quick.
Emma was really good in communicating before and during her stay and now can… read more
They made me feel very welcomed.
I could visit Leeuwarden and stay there over the weekend for one night because I want to study there.
Marina and Rob are both very kind persons with… read more
I really enjoyed helping out at your hobby farm,
making a pathway, taking out the weeds and clearing the little stream. I loved the two cats and the dog she is so cute.
At the end Marina taught me how to felt a scarf with gorgeous wool. I had so much fun making my blue scarf!
Thank you for everything!
Warm wishes,
Sabrina
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She is a nice and open girl and often have a big smile or laugh. The work was done very good and fast and she works quick.
Emma was really good in communicating before and during her stay and now can… read more
They made me feel very welcomed.
I could visit Leeuwarden and stay there over the weekend for one night because I want to study there.
Marina and Rob are both very kind persons with… read more
I really enjoyed helping out at your hobby farm,
making a pathway, taking out the weeds and clearing the little stream. I loved the two cats and the dog she is so cute.
At the end Marina taught me how to felt a scarf with gorgeous wool. I had so much fun making my blue scarf!
Thank you for everything!
Warm wishes,
Sabrina
