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Join our nature-loving family for a cultural and farm-living exchange in Wittem, Netherlands

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a young family and business looking for enthusiastic people who, like us, love animals and nature. We live with the four of us (Janneau, 40 years old; Wendy, 33; Emily, 13; and James, 7) and all our animals on a farm located in a Natura 2000 area. It’s a family-run business currently transitioning into a nature-based farm. Would you like to help out on and around the farm?

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability 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

    You’ll join our family dinners a few times a week and can also connect with other farmers in the area or join us for social activities.
    Janneau is a woodworking expert, and Wendy has knowledge of gardening. We’ll teach you about Dutch traditions and culture.
    We also want our children to get in touch with people from different cultures.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    In exchange for free accommodation in our nature cabin (the “Beetle House”) , contribution to food expenses and financial compensation, we’re looking for help with renovating the farm and caring for the animals. We’re currently transforming an old barn into a shop with a workshop space and a few nature cabins. Creative ideas are always welcome! We try to work as much as possible with natural or recycled materials.
    We have cows, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and one beagle dog.

    In addition, a financial compensation is provided in accordance with the Dutch minimum hourly wage, to be agreed upon in mutual consultation.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    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

    Tiny house, toilet, shower

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Cows

Host ref number: 584276272378

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Photos

A group of white geese stand on green grass in a lush garden, surrounded by plants and bushes, with a metal-roofed building in the background.
A small, artistic trailer with a nature-themed mural is surrounded by trees. In front, two gray chairs and a wooden table with chairs invite relaxation.
A person in overalls feeds two young black cows from a blue bucket in a grassy, tree-filled field on a bright, sunny day. Peaceful countryside scene.
A woman in tan overalls and a white shirt stands outdoors, smiling while holding eggs. Two turkeys wander nearby, with trees and a fence behind her.
A man and woman walk together on a grassy hillside beneath a dramatic, cloudy sky. Bare trees surround them, creating a peaceful and moody outdoor scene.
A wild turkey stands in green grass, displaying its fanned tail feathers. Its vibrant red wattle and blue head are prominently visible, showcasing striking colors.

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