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*looking for a couple or 2 friends that want to visit us in June or July*
We are a group of people living in a former monestry, in the south of the Netherlands (near Nijmegen). It is a living community with around 20 people (1-75 years old) and have our own households, yet share a large garden with vegetable garden, chicken, bees and a lot of fruit trees. Together we run a non-profit organisation to maintain the building and garden, give shelter to people that are in need of a home, host concerts and have a cultural and societal role in the neighbourhood. Some of us are getting a bit older, so it is very nice to have some fresh eyes and strong young(er) bodies to help us out with small or bigger projects. We can host 2 people at the same time.
Every month we have our so-called "chores-day" where we eat, drink, socialize and ofcourse do maintenance work. A lovely day!
We will provide pictures of the large tent in the garden, and your "chillroom" inside soon, as we are still preparing this.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will be able to help out with their knowlegde and skills, for which we are so grateful! In return you can experience a very peaceful stay within a living community in a former monestry, in a small town surrounded by countryside. A very special way to live which we would like to share with others! You will learn how we co-live yet have our private life, and how we share all the tasks that comes with running a non-profit organisation. Throughout the day and throughout the week you will run into all of us occasionally.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We invite two workawayers (couple or friends) to help us with general maintenance (painting, restoring, cleaning), DIY projects, building and garden work. People that have a specific skill are very welcome! And with interest in old buildings like ours.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
You two will be sharing a large luxerous tent in the garden to sleep in, and a chillroom on the ground floor within the monestry, to relax and to sit warm and cosy. There's a large shared kitchen available to use. We will supply you with breakfast, lunch and we will supply ingredients to cook your own dinner. There's a good Wifi connection everywhere.
What else ...
In your free time, you will be able to relax in our very large garden, go cycling in the countryside, visit Nijmegen city, Amsterdam and Utrecht, visit Unesco heritage "Maasheggen" area, or just be in peace here within the monestry.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
a small camper that is not too heavy is also welcome!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
