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We are a family living just outside Ghent, Belgium. After taking a break from hosting due to our busy lives, we’re excited to welcome Workawayers again and share our home. Bram is usually at home, while Anna works in Ghent as a teacher. We have two teenagers (15 and 13 years old), as well as a cat, a dog, and chickens. We enjoy meeting open-minded people and look forward to learning from your skills and stories, while sharing ours in return.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Charity work
Animals
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a family who likes traveling too. We travelled India, Thailand, South & Central-America, Morocco and Europe and we would love to welcome now the world in our cosy home. As we have 2 children we like to welcome people who want to enjoy family-life. We live close to Ghent, a beautiful city in Belgium with a lot of culture, music, cafés, musea...
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Help
. This fall, we’ll need help in the garden, some light construction tasks in and around the house, daily walks with the dog, and support in the house with cooking and cleaning. Most of the time you’ll work independently, but we’ll of course provide clear instructions and guidance
We have a variety of projects planned in the garden, including tree cutting, weeding, and small-scale woodworking. In addition, there are several maintenance tasks such as repointing brick walls and oiling wooden window frames.
We also ask for support with general household duties such as cooking and cleaning. Assistance with caring for the dog and chickens would also be appreciated. The exact tasks can be discussed together, depending on your skills and interests. Work clothing can be provided if required.
Bram is usually present at home. During weekends, we dedicate time to family activities and gardening, which may be a good opportunity for you to explore the surroundings or visit Ghent or other nearby cities. Anna works outdoors but will also be available for conversation and garden work.
Please note that we may not always be at home. While we aim to ensure that at least one of us is present, there may occasionally be a few hours when neither of us is available. We do not keep a strict record of our own working hours and would prefer not to count yours either, unless you specifically wish to. We value flexibility and open communication, and we believe it is important that everyone’s needs are acknowledged and respected.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a Yurt (Mongolian tent) in the garden as accommodation, with a fire stove, outside toilet. You can use the bathroom inside the house that we share. We offer food: morning, lunch & dinner.
What else ...
You can reach our house with public transport (train & bus). We live about 20km from Ghent, a wonderful city to vist and enjoy. And of course, as Belgium is tiny, you can travel easily to Brussels/Antwerp/Brugge in no time (half an our to 1 our by train) from our house. In the surroundings of the house there are many walking & cycling possibilities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Shiva
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We have felt at home very soon and after a little time there was a lot of confidence among us.
We have tried to do some work that could improve life in their old brick and… read more
We spent most of our time working in the garden, pulling out stinging nettles and making… read more
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We have felt at home very soon and after a little time there was a lot of confidence among us.
We have tried to do some work that could improve life in their old brick and… read more
We spent most of our time working in the garden, pulling out stinging nettles and making… read more
The work was easy and it is super to see results..removing nettles, weeding, sanding and oiling the wooden doors. Also accompanying… read more
This family is a reminder of generosity, a warm heart, and openness.
I stayed at their beautiful and incredible home; which they are renovating, stayed there for 3 weeks, the first one
I helped with painting the front, that was fun!!
Then, in the very last minute, they allowed me to stay… read more
Working here was a pleasure. And I enjoyed my stay in the yurt very much. And the food was always tasty tasty.
I am hoping to come back, hopefully soon :)
j'ai aimé tous les petits travaux réalisé à vos cotés, des petits travaux qui donnent de grand… read more
The Yurt in your garden is an amazing place to live and I loved to discover the countryside with one of your bikes. I enjoyed the variety of tasks (feed the crazy chickens, re-work the chicken run,… read more
