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Escape the City, Embrace the Land: Join our Family as a Workawayer
Welcome to our little slice of countryside paradise! We're a family of four—two adults, two adventurous little explorers (Louie, 4, and Flora, 2)—living on a couple of acres where we’re crafting a life as sustainable and self-sufficient as possible. We follow Permaculture principles where possible.
We’ve been Workawayers ourselves, spending time on five different countryside locations, learning, helping, and soaking in the joy of simple living. Now, we’re offering the same opportunity to fellow travelers who want to be part of something meaningful, work with their hands, and enjoy the fresh air.
What You Can Expect
🥕 Farm-to-Table Lifestyle – We grow our own food and tend to our beloved chickens and ducks. Be part of harvesting, planting, cooking our own food and caring for the animals while learning how to live more self-sufficiently.
👶 Family Life in Motion – Life here is lively with two little ones running around! If you enjoy being part of a warm, family-oriented environment, you'll love joining our household. We both work 4 days a week (at the office or from home) and the children go to school/ daycare. Don't expect us to be around all the time.
🚴 A Gateway to Exploration – While we enjoy country living, we’re not entirely off the map! You can bike to Amsterdam in just over an hour or hop on public transport for any major city. It’s the perfect balance between rural peace and urban adventure.
🌿 Outdoor Living & Building Projects – Whether it's helping constructing a poly tunnel, support in repairing a chicken coop, or working on new fun (art) projects such as creating a tent of bean stalks, there’s always something exciting happening. We spend every spare moment outside, working on projects that shape our home and lifestyle.
🏡 A Workaway Host Who Gets It – We know what it's like to arrive in a new place, eager to help and learn. We've been in your shoes, and we want to make your experience here fulfilling, fun, and full of growth.
If you crave fresh air, meaningful projects, and a chance to live simply in harmony with nature, we’d love to welcome you into our home. Ready for an adventure? Let’s build, grow, and create something great together. 🌱✨
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our place offers a rich cultural exchange, shaped by our love for simple living, sustainability, and the experiences we’ve gained from being Workawayers ourselves. When you join us, you'll get to:
🌍 Experience Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Living – Learn firsthand what it takes to grow your own food, care for animals, and build a place that aligns with nature. If you've ever wanted to live more sustainably, we’re happy to share our knowledge.
👨👩👧👦 Be Part of a Family Atmosphere – Living with us means stepping into the daily rhythm of a young family. You’ll see how we balance work, children, and our passion for the land, and we love hearing about different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life.
🍽️ Food & Cooking – We embrace homegrown, organic wholesome vegetarian meals, and we’d love to share our cooking style with you! At the same time, we’re eager to try dishes from your country—cooking together makes for an amazing exchange.
🚴 Explore the Netherlands Beyond the Tourist Spots – While we enjoy our rural lifestyle, we're close enough to Amsterdam and other places for easy day trips. We can share tips about hidden gems, countryside adventures, and how to experience the Netherlands like a local.
📖 Sharing Stories & Learning Together – Since we've worked in different places as Workawayers before, we love exchanging. stories, hearing about your travels, and learning from each other.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We welcome Workawayers who are eager to roll up their sleeves and embrace hands-on living! The kind of help we're looking for includes:
🌱 Gardening & Food Growing – Helping us plant, weed, water, and harvest our fruits and vegetables. We want to expand our self-sufficient lifestyle, so any green thumbs (or willing learners) are welcome!
🐔 Animal Care – Feeding and tending to our chickens and ducks, collecting eggs, and ensuring they have a healthy, happy environment.
🏡 General Help Around the Property – Tidying up outdoor spaces, organizing tools, and keeping things running smoothly.
👶 Family Assistance – If you like spending time with kids, Louie and Flora would love an extra person to play with, explore, and help with small tasks. We’re not asking for babysitting, but we appreciate anyone who enjoys being around children.
🔨 Building & DIY Projects – We always have something to work on, whether it's building new supporting structures, or repurposing materials for creative projects. If you enjoy carpentry or general handywork, you'll also fit right in! Note: for professional jobs we hire professionals, we don't see your support as a substitute.
The help will be flexible and adapted to what you feel comfortable doing. We’re looking for enthusiasm and willingness more than expertise! Let’s create something special together.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Your Home Away From Home
We want our Workawayers to feel comfortable and at ease while staying with us. Here’s what you can expect:
🏡 Private Bedroom & Bathroom – You’ll have your own private bedroom, complete with a double bed and a small bathroom with a shower. It’s attached to our living room/kitchen, where we typically gather for (vegetarian) meals, chat about the day, and relax together.
🌱 Living with Nature – Our land is being developed for sustainable living, and you'll be surrounded by a beautiful vegetable garden, two greenhouses, and a fruit orchard. There’s even a big treehouse, a small forest, and a tiny lake.
🚐 Campervan Spot Available – If you prefer bringing your own home on wheels, we have a dedicated parking spot for campervans (up to 7.5 meters). Also, if you prefer sleeping in a tent choose your preferred spot in the garden.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
In the guest room we provide a little desk and chair and we have glass fiber internet.
Space for parking camper vans
Water / Power available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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