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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
28 Apr 2025
Reply rate
75.0 %
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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.
In the warmer months, we (help to) organise all kind of social events on the property in the most sustainable/responsible way.
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
Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Culture
Self development
Farming
Music
History
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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
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
Guestroom or attic studio in an historic renovated mansion in a small nature reserve.
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
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.
Can possibly accept pets
No cats or dogs. Others on request.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (6)
From the very beginning they took me as if I was family, taking me in they're day life routine and I did love that, no fake expression or something else.
I enjoy can talk about everything whit them, Maj show me how to cook nice meal, nice place around...
Guerrit-Jan truly teach… read more
Maj and Gerrit-Jan invite you to be part of their family and of their daily life, which is something I really appreciated: no artificial or tailor-made "false" experience; just a true, authentic down-to-earth experience… read more
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From the very beginning they took me as if I was family, taking me in they're day life routine and I did love that, no fake expression or something else.
I enjoy can talk about everything whit them, Maj show me how to cook nice meal, nice place around...
Guerrit-Jan truly teach… read more
Maj and Gerrit-Jan invite you to be part of their family and of their daily life, which is something I really appreciated: no artificial or tailor-made "false" experience; just a true, authentic down-to-earth experience… read more
A bit on the practical… read more
She claimed her own jobs to do, but never hesitated to offer a helping hand on other things.
Good sense of responsibility and taking well care of animals and plants. Also helping in the kitchen (good cook!) and other daily duties. She was further very pleasant… read more
There's a lot to do here, I liked that, everyday a new challenge! From the… read more
