Help on a historic property between Breda and Antwerpen on the border of Belgium

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  • Last activity: 16 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    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.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.

  • Help

    Help

    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

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Guestroom or attic studio in an historic renovated mansion in a small nature reserve.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    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.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    No cats or dogs. Others on request.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    flexible, practical and by mutual agreement

Host ref number: 275951559753

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