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Take care of animals and garden on our little farm in Kinrooi, Belgium

  • Belgium
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  • Last activity: 28 May 2023

Availability

  2023 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a couple that loves nature, animals and life on our little farm in the middle of our field.
    Luc (60+) is a pensioner, operated on both knees. He usually does all the gardening and cooking. He used to be a geography teacher.
    Karin (50+)is a science teacher who works full time and takes care of the animals. She also did an equicoaching education.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainablity 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

    They will learn about cooking, growing vegetables ecologically, get to know the typical nature in the environment. They could also learn about how to handle rescue dogs in a gentle way, and how horses are able to act as a mirror in equicoaching.

  • Help

    Help

    There are 3 dogs (to walk, if you want, in your free time) 3 chickens, 3 horses and 2 cats to look after. The stables and the field have to be cleaned, and there is a garden and vegetable garden. The horses' fence needs to be renovated. Of course we assume that everybody helps cleaning the dishes, setting the table, keeping the rooms tidy and clean. (mucky shoes in the garage and inside clean shoes or slippers)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    German: Beginner
    Italian: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    They could have a bedroom and a separate room on the first floor. The bathroom will have to be shared and the kitchen as well. In the evenings they could cook the meal together with Luc and we could all have our meal together.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in a very nice agricultural and nature reserve area where it is excellent to hike or cycle. You may meet the king fisher, deer, or even some beavers on your trips. On walking distance to our house, you can fish. We live near the border of the Netherlands and Germany. Aachen, Maastricht, Eindhoven, Roermond, Antwerpen and Brussels are all worth a trip. A bit further are Gent, Brugge and Amsterdam. We can drop you at a bus station to start your city trips if you want. You can go surfing, kite-surfing, sailing, kayaking and swimming in the summer at about 5 km away from our home. Experienced riders may go horse-riding.
    Karin is up early and likes it to be quiet at night time.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4-5 hours a day

Host ref number: 357955991849

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