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Description
Between Amsterdam and Utrecht we have built a new sustainable house, a so called passive house. We are Roelien (1962, pharmacist) and Cock (1960, ecologist). We travel quite a lot. We are slow-builders.
In 2017 we realized the concrete things, like the fundation, the cellar and the concrete floor. A lot of work was placing the big amount of insulation. In 2018 we have build the wooden upperpart. And in 2019 we have done the inside with a hugh amount of loam/clay. Biobased natural materials. Heavy stuff, but very nice and satisfying. In 2020 - corona time - we have done without the help of WAW-ers (snif) the floor heating and the clay finishing. Since summer 2021 we are living in the new house. 2023 is the year that we dismantled the old house, in 2024 we want to restore the garden and hopefully we can receive new workawayers!
Allready more then 50 workawayers have helped us. Are you the next one?
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
With workawayers we want to share our experiences with life, with travelling and so on. For us the workawayer is a part of the family. And of course together with workawayers we realise a fantastic new sustainable house. Hopefully the workawayers realise at least one nearly energy zero house at home!
We can only accommodate non-smokers.
Help
In 2023 we need help in and around the house: organising and cleaning. And for dismantling the old house: removing the installations, wooden floor and so on.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Russian: BeginnerThis 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.
Accommodation
The accommodation is a attic room in a seperate building and quitte basic. Like our way of life. On request it is possible to accomodate two persons. We can only accommodate non-smokers. Almost every workawayer is happy with the privacy. There is internet, you have your own toilet and the shower is in the house.
What else ...
We live 5 minutes from a railway station. Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam is reachable without stopovers. You can use a bike for exploring the surroundings. An you can use our kajaks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet and wifi is good.
Space for parking camper vans
Our own campervan is 8000 kgs and 7 meters.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
For every 4 hours of working, you 'earn' one day eating, sleeping and so on.
Feedback (18)
The expectations were clear, the work was doable and our working days were flexible. There was always time to chill in… read more
They are fair and direct people, with a good sense of humor, a lot of knowledge and culture to share and a lot of energy to exercise (especially Cock). They offer a good accommodation and tasteful meals (Roelien is an… read more
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The expectations were clear, the work was doable and our working days were flexible. There was always time to chill in… read more
They are fair and direct people, with a good sense of humor, a lot of knowledge and culture to share and a lot of energy to exercise (especially Cock). They offer a good accommodation and tasteful meals (Roelien is an… read more
Our stay in The Netherlands wouldn't have been the same without them and we're truly grateful for our stay! We hope the Scotland… read more
Despite a a tragic event in the family of Roelien they did their best to spend the maximum of time with us and we had so many great times with… read more
I stayed with them for 2 weeks, along with another Workawayer (Lena), helping with their camper (rust removal, sanding, painting) and the canal underneath the house (simple bricklaying), along with a couple other small things. We worked hard, but not too… read more
I really enjoyed working with you but also the nice and "yummy" dinners we had with really interesting and important conversations. Maybe I will include your "Why questions" into my daily life😉.
Please stay the way you are and I wish you many successful… read more
In her "free time" she explored the area by bicycle. She loves nature and the landscape.
A very pleasant person.
It was very interesting to learn all the tasks of their sustainable house, and also learn more about the Dutch culture. We had some interesting conversations about politics, environmental issues, sports, and more.
The house is… read more
Last night we cooked pasta carbonara for Cock and his friends! I liked talking about differences between Italy and Netherlands.
I really… read more
