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Description
We are a family of three: Geert, Barbara, and our son Roemer (12). We live in a beautiful little village right next to the river Waal in the Netherlands.
Our home is set on a spacious property with a large garden (about 6,000 m²) and several accommodations. We run a small retreat centre here, a peaceful place where people come to reconnect with nature, themselves, and each other.
Because of the size of the property, there is always plenty to do. We welcome Workawayers who enjoy practical outdoor help and would like to support us with things such as gardening, painting, and light renovation or maintenance projects around the place.
Solo and Duo travelers are very welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a warm and welcoming family, and our work is mainly focused on personal development, nature, and leadership.
At our retreat centre, we organise experiences such as nature trails, vision quests, and sweat lodges. If you are interested in personal growth, nature-based living, and meaningful conversations, this place may be a very special fit for you.
Barbara also loves healthy cooking, so if that interests you, you may pick up inspiration there as well.
We are native Dutch speakers, so this is also a nice place if you would like to hear and learn some Dutch. We also speak English, German, and Barbara speaks some Spanish.
Help
There is always plenty of practical tasks to do on our property. Most of the help is outdoors and hands-on, and often quite physical, but it is also very rewarding because you can clearly see the results of what you have done.
Examples of the kind of help we may ask for:
- Gardening, such as pruning, weeding, tidying, and general garden care
- Painting window frames or other outdoor elements
- Helping with maintenance around our private home and property
- Small renovation or construction projects, for example building or improving things on the land (like our chicken “wellness centre”)
We are looking for people who enjoy practical tasks, like being outdoors, and don’t mind getting their hands dirty.
In return, we offer accommodation, healthy and tasty shared meals from Monday to Friday, plus a weekly financial contribution to help cover your weekend food and give you a little pocket money.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will stay in one of our lovely vintage caravans, which has heating and its own small kitchen. A shared toilet and shower are available nearby.
The caravans are simple, cosy, and full of character. A great fit if you enjoy a more natural and peaceful outdoor lifestyle.
During the winter months, we can often offer a more comfortable studio as well.
What else ...
This is a wonderful place for people who love peace, nature, and outdoor life.
In your free time, you can enjoy beautiful walks and bike rides in the area. We are surrounded by nature and live right next to the river Waal. You can borrow a bike from us to explore the surroundings.
There is public transport available by bus, and from here you can reach cities such as Den Bosch, Nijmegen, and Tiel.
So if you enjoy nature, meaningful work, and staying in a peaceful place with a warm family, you will likely feel very much at home here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is several places with a good wifi connection where you can work.
Space for parking camper vans
We might be able to welcome you with your campervan. We have tot check the availability first. So ask, and let's contact each other.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Sheep
We have beautiful sheep of the Wallicer Schwarznase breed. Every spring, we also have a number of lambs that are born.
Chicken
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When it came to work, Anna was reliable and willing to help with what needed to be done. She… read more
During his stay, we did our best to offer clarity, kindness, and a peaceful environment, as we do with all volunteers. We also offered additional support because #redacted#. We had many warm and honest conversations at the kitchen table.
The tasks we ask at… read more
During my stay, Geert’s behavior toward me was highly inappropriate. He became angry and aggressive toward me several times, for no reason at all.
He often claimed that he “wasn’t being listened to” when explaining tasks, even though I was… read more
In the winter time when it was cold and no much guests, I could stay in a small studio. And when the temperatures went up, I got to stay in a lovely little caravan.
I really enjoyed my work in their beautiful garden. I also helped… read more
She brought a calm, kind and reliable energy to our place and was always willing to help where needed.
Most of her work was in the garden, where she showed dedication and a good sense of responsibility. But she also supported us with cooking,… read more
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When it came to work, Anna was reliable and willing to help with what needed to be done. She… read more
During his stay, we did our best to offer clarity, kindness, and a peaceful environment, as we do with all volunteers. We also offered additional support because #redacted#. We had many warm and honest conversations at the kitchen table.
The tasks we ask at… read more
During my stay, Geert’s behavior toward me was highly inappropriate. He became angry and aggressive toward me several times, for no reason at all.
He often claimed that he “wasn’t being listened to” when explaining tasks, even though I was… read more
In the winter time when it was cold and no much guests, I could stay in a small studio. And when the temperatures went up, I got to stay in a lovely little caravan.
I really enjoyed my work in their beautiful garden. I also helped… read more
She brought a calm, kind and reliable energy to our place and was always willing to help where needed.
Most of her work was in the garden, where she showed dedication and a good sense of responsibility. But she also supported us with cooking,… read more
This family is very welcoming and inspiring, and they made our stay pleasant and special.
We often had interesting conversations, especially during coffee breaks, where we were offered tasty biscuits and… read more
Their place is really quiet and perfect for someone that would love to spend their afternoons walking or cycling in a lovely land situated in between two gorgeous rivers, the Maas and the… read more
Barbara thank you for wonderful experience in the sweat lodge and new insights that I got. I loved cooking with you , food is… read more
We had good fun with them, good talks about life, and they communicate well. We… read more
they were funny and interested, with great humor.
we had great conversations and fun over dinners together!
they also cared for us while we were a bit sick.
I can only recommend them, amazing place and project!
So Thanks again, Simon and Florian!
They are a very calm and welcoming family and Barbara is a great cook, providing healthy… read more
Barbara and Geert were always looking out for us and we felt very well taken care of.
The work we did was fun and well organized. We had breaks in between the work which was great. We especially… read more
