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24 Oct 2026
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Description
Hello, I'm Ann,
I live at the countryside in Bever, Belgium. This is a little village about 45 minutes drive from Brussels or Gent. It is a green, hilly area with a lot of open space. it is a very quiet area where there is still silence.
I live together with my dog Snoetje, my cat Winnie and two chickens, Irma and Sneeuwitje 😉 I’m a big animal lover!
Three years ago I adopted Snoetje, a beagle who had been locked up for 2 years at a puppy farm in a barn without daylight. Then she stayed with a foster family for 5 months and now she is with me. From a very scary dog she has blossomed into a happy cuddly bear.
I adopted Winnie, the cat, four years ago, he is either sleeping or scaring the mice;-) but he is also a real cuddler!
I have just retired. I was a painter and I mainly painted, what did you think, animals 😉 but also contemporary still lifes and abstract atmospheric experiences.
I also like gardening, I have a garden with (wild) herbs, fruit, vegetables, flowers…
In my garden I always find something to prepare a nice meal because I like cooking, especially because I also like to eat 😉,
I mainly cook vegetarian, but occasionally eat organic meat or fish.
And I enjoy walking, chatting with friends, reading, ….
Now that I am retired I want to travel more, with my dog, and therefore it would be so nice to take a workaway with me to look after my dog while I visit a museum, to cook sometimes and of course to enjoy the company too!!!
Looking forward to hear from you! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Plant care
Music
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Animals
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
you can learn a lot about herbs and plants here. Also about dogs of course. About vegetarian cooking. And about art.
I usually take workaways to visit one or more of our typical cities or regions.
I am curious to learn about other customs and to improve my languages -
Help
Traveling with me and looking after my dog while I want to visit a museum or exhibition and cooking meals.
And of course enjoying each other's compagny
At home:
as everywhere there's the usual maintenance of the home,
keeping the animals company when I go out for a day,
it's also nice when you like cooking, so that once and a while I don't have to worry about that and so I can discover new recepes,
there's always something to do in the garden,
I can also use help when I'm doing DIY projects such as making cabinets, an outdoor lounge sofa, painting ... -
Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate -
Accommodation
There is a spacious guestroom.
Only one person can be hosted.
We use the bathroom and kitchen together.
Food will be provided by me. You can cook yourself, but I'd love to cook for you.
And of course it would be great if you also cook once and a while, I will provide the ingredients you need, a new wind in the kitchen is always nice!
I eat mostly vegetarian.
No smoking here! -
What else ...
If you want to visit something I can drive you to the station.
Brussels, Gent, Tournai, Mons, Lille, Brugge.... these beautiful cities and the seaside can all be reached by train. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Irma and Sneeuwwitje
Winnie
Snoetje
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From the very first messages we exchanged, Ann seemed so kind and warm, and that impression stayed exactly the same when I met her in person. She … read more
Ann generously included me in her daily life—taking walks, shopping at Carrefour, and introducing me to her friends and family.
I also learned so much from Ann, who is such a kind-hearted, eco-conscious person with a deep care for animals and the environment. Her place was cozy, the meals she … read more
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From the very first messages we exchanged, Ann seemed so kind and warm, and that impression stayed exactly the same when I met her in person. She … read more
Ann generously included me in her daily life—taking walks, shopping at Carrefour, and introducing me to her friends and family.
I also learned so much from Ann, who is such a kind-hearted, eco-conscious person with a deep care for animals and the environment. Her place was cozy, the meals she … read more
Thank you Emilie for the good company, the … read more
Thank you for everything!
I felt welcomed immediately and everything just felt super natural, like we've known each other … read more
Abi is a very respectful and curious … read more
