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11 Jul 2025
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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
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
Videography
Events & social
LGBTQ
Fashion or beauty
Culture
Charity work
Architecture
Books
Art & design
History
Photography
Gardening
Nature
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
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: FluentThis 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
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is a good Wi-Fi connection here.
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of space for a camper or motorhome
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Feedback (6)
Bert is a wonderful host—hospitable, a great communicator, knowledgeable, and humorous.
He is a true storyteller, sharing the most diverse experiences from his life.
Two weeks were far too short to hear all his stories, so we will definitely come back to hear the… read more
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Bert is a wonderful host—hospitable, a great communicator, knowledgeable, and humorous.
He is a true storyteller, sharing the most diverse experiences from his life.
Two weeks were far too short to hear all his stories, so we will definitely come back to hear the… read more
A privileged location. Great meals. And Bert, a top-notch companion.
He was a great cook and always made sure we were well fed and looked after.
The property is breathtaking and will always be something we look back on with great fondness.
Bert… read more
