The image depicts an older man sitting at a table in a serene outdoor setting, surrounded by tall grasses and a tranquil body of water.
The image depicts a serene scene of two individuals sitting in chairs behind an ornate gate, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts a serene park scene featuring a cobblestone pathway, lush green grass, trees, and a staircase with a black railing, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with the sun positioned on the left side, surrounded by trees and a body of water in the foreground.
The image depicts an older man standing in a grassy field with a serene body of water and trees in the background, set against a vibrant sunset sky.
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Stay and help preserve a national monument near Maastricht, The Netherlands

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    In the south of the Netherlands, in the province of Limburg, close to Maastricht, you will find my beautiful old estate, overlooking the river Maas.
    On this estate there are three huge buildings, a big private garden and a park, open to the public.
    It is my goal to beautify all of this and I would like to welcome people from all over the world to help turn it into a small paradise.
    I am a retired agricultural engineer who has travelled to many places on this globe. I speak fluent English, German, Dutch and our local dialect. As a big nature lover, I love flowers and animals. I am a sociable guy, who is looking to get in touch with nice people on this platform.
    Within one hour you can reach the cities of Brussels, Düsseldorf and Eindhoven. I live close to both the Belgian and the German borders, and by train you can visit most of the Netherlands easily.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Events & social
    LGBTQ
    Fashion or beauty
    Culture
    Charity work
    Architecture
    Books
    Art & design
    History
    Photography
    Gardening
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I lived a long and adventurous life, so I am happy to share about my experiences. The estate is situated in a nice countryside, where you can make long walks and bicycle tours. In the weekends you can easily reach the cities nearby with lots of museums, festivals, pubs.. For everyone there is something to experience in the area.

  • Help

    Help

    The help mainly consists of gardening: weeding, pruning, composting, and wood chopping. There are also tasks like painting, housekeeping, decorating, carpentry, construction, DIY and more things that need to be looked after.
    I strive to find tasks that fit you best. I prefer things to be done properly and with love and tender care, more than done in a hurry.
    I would like to instruct you when necessary about gardening and other tasks. I enjoy working with nature lovers, but I myself have other duties to attend too. So it would be great if you can work on your own as well.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

    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

    A private room in a separate building with all facilities at your disposal, like a bath, a shower, toilet, kitchen, and living room . There is a good WIFI connection as well, just no television.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can enjoy the peace, the quiet and the beautiful starry sky at night. Take a stroll through the valley, visit different villages and towns in the area where you can have delicious ice cream or our famous pastries. Once again, public transport is great in the Netherlands, there is a bus stop nearby that connects the village with the train station, from where you can see the rest of the Netherlands in the weekend.

  • 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

    There is a good Wi-Fi connection here.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of space for a camper or motorhome

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 592826634113

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The image depicts a serene scene of two individuals sitting in chairs behind an ornate gate, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts a serene park scene featuring a cobblestone pathway, lush green grass, trees, and a staircase with a black railing, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with the sun positioned on the left side, surrounded by trees and a body of water in the foreground.
The image depicts an older man standing in a grassy field with a serene body of water and trees in the background, set against a vibrant sunset sky.
The image depicts an older man sitting at a table in a serene outdoor setting, surrounded by tall grasses and a tranquil body of water.

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