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Last replied
18 Jan 2022
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Description
A few years ago we bought a house where we can live the life we want: living and working in an economical reality called Belgium, but as self-sufficient as possible.
Together with our 2 kids (Fleau: girl, 7 years old and Loui: boy, 5 years old) we work and live around here.
While I am building our workshop I rent a shop in the neighborhood for cabinetmaking.
My wife, Nathalie works part-time in Mechelen as an optician.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Located in a rural environment, small village with many shops, cafés and sports hall.
Nearest city Mechelen within easy reach by bike or public transportation.
Railway station Haacht: 30min with bike.
Projects involving children
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Help
we are building a woodworkshop in our garden (500m2).
the walls are constructed with hempcrete. As it is quite a labour-intensive work we are looking for some help.
Additional skills (woodwork) and an open mind are also more than welcome!
Depending on your own interests worktasks may vary.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Accommodation
In-house.
Separate studio with sofa, bed, tv, internet and private entrance.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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 (2)
Really nice family with which I had a lot of fun and a great time.
I worked with Jo in a workshop he rents - we were first making wooden panels and afterwards we filled them with hempcrete. These panels will be use to build Jo's new woodworkshop - I hope everything will go fine! :)
At weekends we had several wonderful trips and… read more
We spent almost 2 months together, worked hard and had lots of fun.
Always welcome for a visit in the near or further future, we will be very happy to welcome you!!
all the best, life will be good to you!!
nath, jo and the kids.
The family always they have good disposition for help me. The bedroom is very confortable, big and the are many things for your convenience. The house is great, it is near to the centre of the village and with the bike only need 5 minutes to go to bus station. There are a good combination for go to… read more
For the both of us it was our first workaday adventure. We had a really great time and the children were very fond of him.
Alberto has a nice, pleasant and intelligent personality and did everything he could to help around.
Always welcome when you'r visiting Belgium in the… read more
Feedback
Really nice family with which I had a lot of fun and a great time.
I worked with Jo in a workshop he rents - we were first making wooden panels and afterwards we filled them with hempcrete. These panels will be use to build Jo's new woodworkshop - I hope everything will go fine! :)
At weekends we had several wonderful trips and… read more
We spent almost 2 months together, worked hard and had lots of fun.
Always welcome for a visit in the near or further future, we will be very happy to welcome you!!
all the best, life will be good to you!!
nath, jo and the kids.
The family always they have good disposition for help me. The bedroom is very confortable, big and the are many things for your convenience. The house is great, it is near to the centre of the village and with the bike only need 5 minutes to go to bus station. There are a good combination for go to… read more
For the both of us it was our first workaday adventure. We had a really great time and the children were very fond of him.
Alberto has a nice, pleasant and intelligent personality and did everything he could to help around.
Always welcome when you'r visiting Belgium in the… read more
