Join me evolving, living, woodworking, being creative in nature, Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  Description

  Located on an evolving recreational park a little west of Nijmegen in the center of the Netherlands, becoming gradually more self-sufficient.
  This project combines:
  woodworking,
  Selfsustanability,
  ecological creativity,
  practical building,
  and creating a symbiotic way of living together.
  The atmosphere here matters a lot.
  
  I value:
  sincerity,
  calm communication,
  practical cooperation,
  creativity,
  initiative,
  emotional groundedness,
  and enough personal space.
  
  Current projects
  Current projects include:
  stacking and organizing timber,
  building a tunnel greenhouse over two containers to create a large wood and metal workshop,
  creative woodworking projects such as:
  garden benches,
  picnic tables,
  cutting boards,
  laser engraving quotes into beautiful wood slices.
  Taking care of the veggie garden
  Taking care of the goat
  setting up the workshop and installing three-phase electricity,
  experimenting with ecological building,
  and gradually improving the land and infrastructure.
  
  The first volunteer will mainly help with relatively simple tasks and practical support.
  Looking forward to host 3–4 volunteers, and build more creative volunteer accommodation.
  outdoor kitchen
  workshop improvements,
  and treehouse-style accommodation.
  
  This place is probably best suited for people who enjoy:
  nature,
  meaningful practical tasks,
  calm mornings,
  rhythm,
  and grounded lifestyle.
  People who:
  can think independently,
  cooperate calmly,
  take initiative,
  usually fit best here.
  
  Daily rhythm
  Typical rhythm:
  silence (“noble silence”) until 08:00,
  shared breakfast/coffee/tea from 07:45–08:30,
  focused help during the day,
  lunch break from 11:30–13:00,
  helpday ending around 15:00,
  shared dinner around 18:30.
  Evenings may include:
  relaxing around a small fire,
  guitar music,
  meaningful conversations,
  or simply enjoying the atmosphere and nature.
  
  No drugs or weed.
  This is not
  This is not:
  a party house,
  a therapy center,
  or a free holiday place.
  
  It is a real evolving project built around:
  practical creativity,
  cooperation,
  beauty,
  meaningful work,
  and creating an environment that feels alive and symbiotic.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Performing arts

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Astronomy

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Water sports

  

  Team sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Possible learning experiences include:
  timber processing and woodworking,
  practical building skills,
  ecological project development,
  building infrastructure with limited funds,
  organizing and developing a more self-sufficient lifestyle project,
  cooperation and communication within shared living and working environments,
  and learning how atmosphere, rhythm, and structure influence both tasks and well-being.
  
  I especially enjoy exchanging ideas about:
  ecological living,
  meaningful tasks,
  Self-sufficient lifestyles,
  building more symbiotic ways of living and cooperating together.

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  Help

  Current projects include:
  stacking and organizing timber,
  building a tunnel greenhouse over two containers to create a large wood and metal workshop,
  Taking care of the veggy garden.
  Taking care of my goat.
  creative woodworking projects such as:
  garden benches,
  picnic tables,
  cutting boards,
  laser engraving quotes into beautiful wood slices,
  Starting up the veggie garden
  organizing tools and materials,
  setting up the workshop and installing three-phase electricity,
  experimenting with ecological building,
  The first volunteer will mainly help with relatively simple tasks and practical support.
  As the project grows to 3–4 volunteers, more creative volunteer accommodation-building projects will develop, such as:
  Natural living fence weaving
  outdoor living spaces,
  workshop improvements,
  and treehouse-style accommodation.
  
  This place is probably best suited for people who enjoy:
  nature,
  meaningful practical tasks,
  calm mornings,
  rhythm,
  and a slower, more grounded lifestyle.
  People who:
  can think independently,
  cooperate calmly,
  take initiative,
  usually fit best here.
  
  Daily rhythm
  Typical rhythm:
  I enjoy Yoga if there is someone i can join.
  (“noble silence”) until 08:00,
  shared breakfast/coffee/tea from 07:45–08:30,
  focused help during the day,
  lunch break from 11:30–13:00,
  helpday ending around 15:00,
  shared dinner around 18:30.
  Evenings may include:
  relaxing around a small fire,
  guitar music,
  meaningful conversations,
  or simply enjoying the atmosphere and nature.
  
  No drugs or weed.
  This is not:
  a party house,
  a therapy center,
  or a free holiday place.
  
  It is an evolving project built around:
  practical creativity,
  cooperation,
  beauty,
  meaningful tasks,
  and creating an environment that is alive, and symbiotic.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is , creative, and evolving:
  caravan,
  tent,
  or we can build a quick and easy tramolinetreehouse/hide out

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  What else ...

  In free time there is also space for creativity, relaxation, exploration, and personal projects.
  Depending on the interests of the group, we can
  visit some old trees collect spring water
  go to a big lake or the river nearby,
  
  visit inspiring places or gatherings,
  make a campfire evening with music.
  Work on small personal creative projects.
  
  I enjoy supporting motivated volunteers in learning practical skills or creating small projects for themselves.
  At the same time, I value personal space and some quiet time , So the project works best with people who can enjoy both:
  Working together and independent time in nature or around the project.
  Weekends are more open and flexible, we can figure out together what feels good for you,and is nice to do.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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