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Last-minute availability from July 31st to August 21st
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Hello kind stranger!
Our names are Claire and Michiel, we're a young Franco-Belgian family living on an old farmstead near the coast of Wissant, North of France. For 7 years now we are bringing the old farmhouses back to life, while also bringing up our two daughters: Fleur (4,5 yo) and Perle (2,5 yo). We've been hosts on WorkAway since 2020 and we love the life that a group of volunteers brings to our place. Making you discover French culture, nature and the sea helps us to enjoy it even more ourselves. Teaching French and picking up on your languages widens our world view and help our kids to be future globetrotters - like you! The different nationalities we're welcoming make us feel like travelling the world while staying at home. Every day we're hosting, it widens our horizon and gives us love, laughter and friendship.
So far we've made an old stable into our home, we've renovated a 'longère' (long farmbuilding) into a woodworker's workshop, our workshop and office space, we've landscaped the courtyard and built a vegetable garden and greenhouse. We did most of this with friends, family and volunteers, it's been a wonderful adventure to share with so many different people! Last year we've transformed a former horse stable into a small house for volunteers, so our accomodation is comfortable now. This year we will continue maintaining the vegetable garden while also doing projects at the house.
We're welcoming help maintaining the vegetable garden and repairing the house. With previous groups we've redone the outside of the house, next up is the inside!
In what's left of 2025, we're almost continuously hosting 6 people. We have one more availability from July 31st until August 21st and 2-4 spots are left from September 11th until November 6th.
In 2026, we'll be hosting from Januari 15th onwards.
If you'd decide to come and live with us for a few weeks, we'd be very happy and eager to get to know you! We have quite some experience in hosting our friends, WorkAwayers and helpers from other sites, people say we're very hospitable :) So far we've hosted 133 volunteers from 28 different nationalities, and that's not counting those who came a second or third time. Each and every one was an unforgettable experience!
We love hosting people and look forward to meeting you!
Claire and Michiel, Fleur and Perle
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Van life
LGBTQ
Events & social
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Architecture
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In your spare time, you may go for long walks on the beach or on the countryside with a view of the English coast across the channel. There's a lot of museums in the region as well, mostly dedicated to WW2 or the sea and sealife.
Claire is a musician (voice, guitar and violin) and plays in a band. They have a concert about once a month, it's always a lot of fun. If you're also a musician, it would be lovely to play together!
We always try to have 4 to 6 volunteers present, so you won't only pick up un French culture and language but also on the other nationalities present. We've hosted 26 different nationalities so far!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
For those with green fingers there's our biological vegetable garden to maintain, transforming and conserving vegetables, a few overgrown hedges to be trimmed, wood to be chopped as well as feeding our chickens and caring for our sheep.
It's an amazing experience to see how much pride our volunteers take in the tasks they accomplish, learning and doing things they don't do in their daily life. Empowering you to surpass yourself is something we really like to do.
We have chickens and bunnies at the moment, we also have sheep but they only need feeding in winter. We may also ask you to keep our daughters happy while we're outside doing projects :)
This summer we'll start doing tasks on the house, the tasks on hand will depend on the status of our projects. We can tell you the specific things we'll be helping with in your requested timeframe. DIY experience is not a requirement, but being curious and wanting to learn is ;)
In the first weeks we'll be taking out some wood and repairing the walls. After that we'll do a 'chantier participatif' to insulate the walls with traditional chalk/hemp insulation. There's some lifting as well as light tasks, so anyone should find what suits them! In any case, we'll never ask you to do tasks that you don't feel comfortable about.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Polish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
As we're hosting in groups of 4-6 people, the common language tends to be English. Of course, we will speak with you in French whenever you want and with a bit of luck there will be other French-speaking volunteers. But if you're looking for a full French language immersion, our place is not the right place for you. Claire is French-Polish, she's fluent in French and English, intermediate in Polish and Flemish/Dutch and knows a few words of Spanish. Michiel is Belgian, he's fluent in Dutch, French and English, intermediate in German and learning Polish at beginner level.
Accommodation
We provide your meals and housing in either our Tiny House or a room in the newly renovated stablehouse. The kitchen is shared in our house. All ameneties on site are available for you: woodstove, barbecue, pergola, terrace, mountainbikes, jacuzzi, kayaks, paddleboards, washing machine, ...
We provide bedsheets and towels, as well as working clothes, safety boots and safety gear if needed. Of course you're welcome to take your own if that makes you feel more comfortable.
What else ...
To allow us a family life, breakfast is shared between WorkAwayers in the hosting house, all other meals are shared all together in the main house. Hours and days are decided with everyone present, with respect of the 25 hours/week. We tend to do tasks together from Saturday to Tuesday, so you can have a three day weekend from Wednesday to Friday.
We LOVE boardgames and we'll often play a quick game at lunch or a long one after dinner.
Easiest pick-up for us is Calais Frethun train station, which has a direct connection to Paris, London and Brussels. We'll pick you up and drop you off at the train station.
We're in the middle of the 'Parc Régional Naturel' so there's a lot of wildlife to be spotted around the farm and a lot of nice walking and biking routes around. We're also within the 'Grand Site des Deux Caps', which makes it one of France's hotspots to visit and means that most of the nicest spots are arranged for visitors with explanatory signs etc.
If the weather allows for it, we'll take you on kayaking trips at sea, we might even have a barbecue on a sandbank 4km off the coast, only visitable a few times a year!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Office space would be shared with Michiel, who is an architect working mostly from home. Time to socialise with us and the other volunteers present is really important to us, so we only accept part-time digital nomads, no more than 1 hour/day or 1 day/week.
Space for parking camper vans
There's more than enough space on our farm to find a nice spot for a van :D
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Soay sheep
We have one male and 3-5 female soay sheep for keeping the grass in our field short. In March/April, 5-8 lambs are born, which we sell in September to avoid consanguinity.
Sussex chickens for eggs
We have one rooster and around 12 chickens of various ages for our own egg consumption.
Host ref number: 644657813744
Feedback (52)
6 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (kathaso) for host
My time at Claire & Michiel´s has been very special. So happy I met this incredible family.
Michiel threw me in at the deep end with some tasks right away, and I loved it - knowing that he or the others were always there for questions or support. Within the two months I definitly improved my crafting skills:) They are very kind, grateful and… read more
Michiel threw me in at the deep end with some tasks right away, and I loved it - knowing that he or the others were always there for questions or support. Within the two months I definitly improved my crafting skills:) They are very kind, grateful and… read more
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (kathaso)
Hosting Katha was great! She's an amazing person and the kids absolutely loved her. She taught our 4yo daughter to sit-jump on the trampoline, she still does it every other day 😅 Workwise she was always motivated to do any task she was given well and thoroughly, pushing through when it was hard and at the end not wanting to stop because it was'nt… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ruairi) for host
I was pretty nervous going into this experience as it was my first Workaway, but after an incredible 5 weeks I couldn’t have possibly landed any better on my feet. Claire and Michiel are amazing people, and right from the start welcomed us with so much trust and warmth. I enjoyed so much good food and fun, and felt a part of their family and… read more
22 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host
This was my first workaway experience and Claire and Michiel have set the bar so high! They are the most welcoming and trusting family I have ever met. They immediately made us all feel so at home and for a short period of time we all felt like one big family!
Claires incredible cooking, bundles of energy and Michiel’s guidence with the physical… read more
Claires incredible cooking, bundles of energy and Michiel’s guidence with the physical… read more
5 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Dan)
We were Dan's first stop on his year-long volunteering road trip through Europe, and what a stop it was! He's a very kind, humble and easy-going guy, overall a very nice person to have around the house. He's physically very fit, putting his muscle to good use helping to demolish walls and weeding our garden. He got along great with the other… read more
(Excellent
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6 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (kathaso) for host
My time at Claire & Michiel´s has been very special. So happy I met this incredible family.
Michiel threw me in at the deep end with some tasks right away, and I loved it - knowing that he or the others were always there for questions or support. Within the two months I definitly improved my crafting skills:) They are very kind, grateful and… read more
Michiel threw me in at the deep end with some tasks right away, and I loved it - knowing that he or the others were always there for questions or support. Within the two months I definitly improved my crafting skills:) They are very kind, grateful and… read more
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (kathaso)
Hosting Katha was great! She's an amazing person and the kids absolutely loved her. She taught our 4yo daughter to sit-jump on the trampoline, she still does it every other day 😅 Workwise she was always motivated to do any task she was given well and thoroughly, pushing through when it was hard and at the end not wanting to stop because it was'nt… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ruairi) for host
I was pretty nervous going into this experience as it was my first Workaway, but after an incredible 5 weeks I couldn’t have possibly landed any better on my feet. Claire and Michiel are amazing people, and right from the start welcomed us with so much trust and warmth. I enjoyed so much good food and fun, and felt a part of their family and… read more
22 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host
This was my first workaway experience and Claire and Michiel have set the bar so high! They are the most welcoming and trusting family I have ever met. They immediately made us all feel so at home and for a short period of time we all felt like one big family!
Claires incredible cooking, bundles of energy and Michiel’s guidence with the physical… read more
Claires incredible cooking, bundles of energy and Michiel’s guidence with the physical… read more
5 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Dan)
We were Dan's first stop on his year-long volunteering road trip through Europe, and what a stop it was! He's a very kind, humble and easy-going guy, overall a very nice person to have around the house. He's physically very fit, putting his muscle to good use helping to demolish walls and weeding our garden. He got along great with the other… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
My first Workaway experience — one I’ll remember for the rest of my life.
An amazing family and a truly special project! Michiel and Claire welcomed me from day one with so much kindness and respect — it felt like I had known them forever and was already part of the family.
Everything was always clean, organized, and done with great care and… read more
An amazing family and a truly special project! Michiel and Claire welcomed me from day one with so much kindness and respect — it felt like I had known them forever and was already part of the family.
Everything was always clean, organized, and done with great care and… read more
7 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host
Michiel and Claire are two of the kindest and most welcoming people I have ever met.
I stayed with them for a total of 5 weeks and honestly would have loved to stay even longer.
Their home is located in a beautiful region that’s perfect to explore by bike or on foot.
The project itself is incredible and so varied that everyone can find a type of… read more
I stayed with them for a total of 5 weeks and honestly would have loved to stay even longer.
Their home is located in a beautiful region that’s perfect to explore by bike or on foot.
The project itself is incredible and so varied that everyone can find a type of… read more
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Noah)
It's too bad we can only give 5 stars, because Noah definitely deserves more! He was recommended by a friend and we're very happy to have hosted him. Woodworking is his hobby, so we asked him to do some small furniture projects that were laying around, which he did with a lot of love and passion. The kids still use his ladder every day! He got… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Irene) for host
I could not be more thankful to Michiel and Claire for their welcoming stay at their home. Being able to see and participate in a fraction of the project was amazing. They transmit you their passion when explaining the history of the place and are good at making you feel part of it. When it came to work, they took into account your preferences… read more
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Irene)
We've had a great time with Irene! Although her stay of 2 weeks was rather short, she brought the Spanish sun along, brightening our days. She got along great with the other volunteers, fitting in instantly to a group that were here together for a few weeks already.
She accomplished all of her tasks with enthousiasm, motivating the others and… read more
She accomplished all of her tasks with enthousiasm, motivating the others and… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
It feels weird writing this review, as Alex has become a good friend throughout her three stays with us.
She's an amazing young woman with a lot of skills and interests. The kids absolutely loved her and she was great to work with on our project. She was very motivated on any tasks we asked her to do, wanting to help wherever she could.
She's… read more
She's an amazing young woman with a lot of skills and interests. The kids absolutely loved her and she was great to work with on our project. She was very motivated on any tasks we asked her to do, wanting to help wherever she could.
She's… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I stayed with Claire and Michiel for about 7 weeks total- did a month's stay with them and loved it so much I came right back! It was my first workaway, and it's hard to want to do anything else when this has been so great.
Claire is an absolute angel. She's energetic, kind and very welcoming. We spent many an evening laughing until we cried and… read more
Claire is an absolute angel. She's energetic, kind and very welcoming. We spent many an evening laughing until we cried and… read more
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Manon)
Nous avons passé un super moment avec Manon, c'est une jeune fille pétillante, droite dans ses bottes et très respectueuse. Elle était très motivée pour apprendre des nouvelles choses et trouver la meilleure façon pour les faire.
Her English is really good as well, conversing fluently with the other volunteers.
To any other hosts, if Manon… read more
Her English is really good as well, conversing fluently with the other volunteers.
To any other hosts, if Manon… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sadhbh & Dara)
Sadhbh and Dara ar an amazingly kind, fun, responsible, respectful and motivated young couple. We've had a great time when they were at our place. Their positive energy and kindness really lights up the room, bringing a nice atmosphere with us and with the other volunteers.
They were great with our kids, playing with them and making them giggle,… read more
They were great with our kids, playing with them and making them giggle,… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sadhbh & Dara) for host
We stayed with Michiel and Claire for 5 weeks and we only wish we had stayed longer! The project is incredible, in a beautiful location with bikes available to cycle to the beach or bus stop to travel further. Michiel and Claire have created the most welcoming experience possible. Both their girls, perle and fleur are incredibly social and we felt… read more
4 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Ben is a profoundly nice guy, always thriving to be nice to everyone around him. He has a very calm and interesting personality, very much into spirituality and connecting to the world around him. We had many interesting talks with him, even if we didn't always agree 😅
Workwise he wasn't always the fastest, but on multiple occasions he did some… read more
Workwise he wasn't always the fastest, but on multiple occasions he did some… read more
(Very good)
28 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Claire and Michiel, are probably the nicest people you will ever meet. I have rarely experienced so much appreciation and gratitude for the workawayers as I did here. Michiel knows what he is doing and you are in good hands with what you do. Claire is the soul of the place and full of love. Claire not only makes delicious food, but with her… read more
27 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Thémis) for host
As a first workaway experience, I couldn't have imagined a better one. Claire , Michiel, Fleur and Perle welcomed me like a friend and invited us to consider their place like our home. There is a lot of difference things to do and if you want to switch task because you don't like what you are doing they always try to make it possible. I… read more
26 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Thémis)
Thank you for your stay with us Themis! She had a rather sort stay with us (under 2 weeks) but in that time we feel like we became friends really quickly. She's very calm, nice and friendly. We also found her very interesting and mature for her young age. We've had a lot of interesting talks about life and culture. Workwise she was always prepared… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ebony)
Wow, Bonnie... 'The Bonnie' became our new standard for the best possible volunteer. Very nice and easy-going, she spreads good vibes wherever she is. Amazing work ethic: 'if you're not 5 minutes early, you're late' was her motto, which made for her starting work even before us 😅
She was great on a variety of jobs: brush cutting, hedge trimming,… read more
She was great on a variety of jobs: brush cutting, hedge trimming,… read more
(Excellent)
22 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ebony) for host
Absolutely loved staying with Claire and Michele and their family. I stayed for a total of 9 weeks and it really became a home away from home for me. They were so hospitable and caring and made all of us feel very welcome from the second they picked us up to the minute we left!
I learnt so many different skills & learnt SO MANY new games!
On our… read more
I learnt so many different skills & learnt SO MANY new games!
On our… read more
26 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Julien is a profoundly nice guy. He got along very well with the other volunteers present, was always motivated to work and - bizarrely - LOVED the dustiest job we have 😅 He was always ready to help clear out the kitchen and happy to play a game with everyone around.
Hosting Julien was overall a great experience with some great memories. We… read more
Hosting Julien was overall a great experience with some great memories. We… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
I'm so lucky to have spent a month in the summer of 2024 at Claire and Michiel's farm. Almost immediately I felt like I was at home away from home.
The work was often physically demanding but if it ever got too intense I never felt like I was forced to continue working. There was always plenty of food available at any time which was very… read more
The work was often physically demanding but if it ever got too intense I never felt like I was forced to continue working. There was always plenty of food available at any time which was very… read more
23 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ewan)
Hosting Ewan was one of our funniest experiences yet. We actually were at full capacity, but as he was cycling through our area we wanted to let him stay a day or two. He wanted to help us out on what we were doing (jackhammering some concrete) and did such a good job that he ended up staying for the rest of our hosting period, which was over a… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ewan) for host
31 days in Paradise! The perfect place to lose my workaway virginity. From the first day I arrived, there was never a dull moment. You find yourself in this sweet spot between Family life and life on a construction site. Although the work could be physically demanding at times. Claire always made sure to feed us well. You'll be surprised with how… read more
27 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kincső) for host
I've now been to Claire and Michiel's little Paradise for the second time, and this time I had the chance to spend 2 months with them. The work is varied, and the atmosphere remains superb :) I saw and learned many processes while we worked on the foundational work and walls of an old building, and I loved the process of working with Michiel and… read more
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kincső)
We had the immense pleasure to welcome Kincso for 1 month on our project. We were so lucky to cross our way with this extraordinary person!
Kincso can adapt to any situation easily. She is a person full of qualities. She is funny, interesting, strong, motivated, always helping even if we don't ask for, brave, smart and we could continue!
We… read more
Kincso can adapt to any situation easily. She is a person full of qualities. She is funny, interesting, strong, motivated, always helping even if we don't ask for, brave, smart and we could continue!
We… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Esther)
We recommend Esther with all our heart!
Esther spent a month with us and 3 other workawayers. It was a very good experience! She is simply perfect! She has a very good energy with a communicative laugh. She can connect very fast with anybody and always brings a good atmosphere where she is. She is also an amazing helper, precise, strong,… read more
Esther spent a month with us and 3 other workawayers. It was a very good experience! She is simply perfect! She has a very good energy with a communicative laugh. She can connect very fast with anybody and always brings a good atmosphere where she is. She is also an amazing helper, precise, strong,… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Esther) for host
WOW! C'ÉTAIT TROP COOL!
Spending a month with Claire, Michiel, Fleur and Perle was such a lovely experience! Merci! Dank u wel!
The work can be challenging sometimes, but it's so worth it; Eating delicious food together (Claire is an amazing chef), playing games (watch out for Michiel, he's sneaky), sharing stories and a whole lot of laughter,… read more
Spending a month with Claire, Michiel, Fleur and Perle was such a lovely experience! Merci! Dank u wel!
The work can be challenging sometimes, but it's so worth it; Eating delicious food together (Claire is an amazing chef), playing games (watch out for Michiel, he's sneaky), sharing stories and a whole lot of laughter,… read more
13 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Bruno Carl) for host
The 3 week stay with Michiel, Claire and their two little daughters was my first workaway experience and I am totally happy to have experienced it with them. From the first night everyone is eating, laughing and chatting and I think this is a good foundation for a good time. I lived with 3 other workawayers at the same time on the farm and we all… read more
13 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bruno Carl)
Bruno is the WORKAWAY YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR!
We had the chance to welcome Bruno for 3 weeks on our project, during which we dig out an area and pour the fondations of a futur sauna cold bath and we removed the old joints of a stone wall. He helped us a lot in the kitchen, preparing delicous meals or cleaning. He always worked with a lot of… read more
We had the chance to welcome Bruno for 3 weeks on our project, during which we dig out an area and pour the fondations of a futur sauna cold bath and we removed the old joints of a stone wall. He helped us a lot in the kitchen, preparing delicous meals or cleaning. He always worked with a lot of… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Céline)
Céline is one of those people who came to our place and immediately fit in. When we first met her, she just came for a birthday party for a common friend, but she immediately saw what needed to be done, helped with cooking and cleaning, and cheered a lot of people up with her joyful presence.
She's a vibrant young woman, we're sure she'll bring… read more
She's a vibrant young woman, we're sure she'll bring… read more
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Annick) for host
I stayed with Claire, Michiel, Fleur and Perle for 3 weeks, and it was such an amazing experience! Like many others, this was my first ever workaway, so i was quite nervous about what i could expect. But i was met with open arms and kindness from the very beginning, and throughout my whole stay! The atmosphere was really great, with the other 3… read more
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Annick)
Annick stayed with us during 3 weeks and we were so happy to welcome her!
She is a person very easy going. She can adapt to everybody and every situation. She is very calm, kind, respectful, positive, joyfull, interesting, funny, smart, strong and always ready to share moments with others!
During her stay, we dig out an area and pour the… read more
She is a person very easy going. She can adapt to everybody and every situation. She is very calm, kind, respectful, positive, joyfull, interesting, funny, smart, strong and always ready to share moments with others!
During her stay, we dig out an area and pour the… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanka )
We had the chance to welcome Johanka for 2 weeks on our project, with 3 other workawayers. The atmosphere was amazing, as if we knew each other since a long time!
Johanka is very easy going, she can adapt to everybody and every situation. She is kind, interesting, funny, smart, strong...
Johanka helped us digging out an area and pour the… read more
Johanka is very easy going, she can adapt to everybody and every situation. She is kind, interesting, funny, smart, strong...
Johanka helped us digging out an area and pour the… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Johanka ) for host
Pure pleasure! As my first WorkAway experience I was just lucky because These people are truly amazing!! The atmosphere which they create is confidential and lovely. I stayed for 2 weeks and that was not much as the time flew so fast, always was something to do like getting to know other workawayers and the family itself, eating, playing board… read more
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna stayed with us during 3 weeks and we were so happy to welcome her!
She is a person full of energy and positivity! She is very kind, interesting, very funny, always ready to share moments with others!
During her stay, we dig out an area and pour the fondations of a futur sauna cold bath and we removed the old joints of a stone wall. She also… read more
She is a person full of energy and positivity! She is very kind, interesting, very funny, always ready to share moments with others!
During her stay, we dig out an area and pour the fondations of a futur sauna cold bath and we removed the old joints of a stone wall. She also… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I had the best time staying in Audembert with Claire, Michiel, Fleur, and Perle. I stayed for two weeks, which flew by. I got great weather and had a blast exploring the area with the other Workawayers. We went to the beach, had a party in the old WW2 bunker, played lots and lots of Uno, visited Claire's mum for lunch, and got to kayak to a… read more
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa )
Elsa joined us for 1 month with 3 other workawayers and it was a wonderfull adventure!
Elsa is fantastic! She is so sweet, nice, interesting, smart, funny, strong... She gives good vibes everywhere she goes.
She is a very positive energy, feeting with everybody and every situation. We shared a lot of very good moments together!
At home, she… read more
Elsa is fantastic! She is so sweet, nice, interesting, smart, funny, strong... She gives good vibes everywhere she goes.
She is a very positive energy, feeting with everybody and every situation. We shared a lot of very good moments together!
At home, she… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luuk)
We had the chance to welcome Luuk for 1 month on our project with 3 other workawayers and it was an amazing adventure. We felt like a big happy family knowing each other since ever!
Luuk is a very calm, attentive and nice person. Always listening to the others, helping, sharing moments. He is very interesting and funny. We spent so many good… read more
Luuk is a very calm, attentive and nice person. Always listening to the others, helping, sharing moments. He is very interesting and funny. We spent so many good… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudius )
We had the chance to host Claudius for a month on our project and it was an amazing experience!
We hosted at the same time 3 other workawayers and we felt very fast like a big happy family.
Claudius is a sunshine, always motivated, giving the smile to everybody, listening, taking care of everybody. Our 2 little girls were also very happy to… read more
We hosted at the same time 3 other workawayers and we felt very fast like a big happy family.
Claudius is a sunshine, always motivated, giving the smile to everybody, listening, taking care of everybody. Our 2 little girls were also very happy to… read more
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
I stayed with Claire, Michiel and the children Fleur and Perle for three weeks in June 2023. From the first moment, I felt like part of their family and project. I joined them last-minute and couldn’t be happier to have the chance to meet those awesome people!
Everything regarding the work is as described in the profile. While I was there, we… read more
Everything regarding the work is as described in the profile. While I was there, we… read more
20 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marie_P) for host
I really enjoyed those two weeks with Claire, Michiel and their two wonderful daughters Fleur and Perle! For me it was really easy to feel comfortable here as I experienced them as very friendly, open-minded, caring and not to forget humorous people.
The work is quite diverse and can be physically demanding at times, but also very satisfying as… read more
The work is quite diverse and can be physically demanding at times, but also very satisfying as… read more
15 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie_P)
Marie is a great volunteer! She seemed shy and introverted at first, but as we got to know her she blossomed and we had very interesting conversations together. She got along well with other volunteers and friends we had over. She is very discreet, it was sometimes hard to notice everything she did: helping in the kitchen, laundry, cleaning the… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hannah ) for host
Claire and Michelle are the nicest people and best hosts you could ever have the good fortune of meeting. If you want to spend time with kind cool people who will make you feel like both a a friend and a part of the family, please stay here!! I wish them nothing but good things in the future💜
15 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah )
Hosting Hannah has been a great experience, she's easy to have around and very friendly with us and other volunteers. Even though communications up front were quite summary, she had a lot of amazing stories to tell once she got here. She's a genuinly funny person, her dry remarks had us rolling on the floor, while her childhood stories were just… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronnie)
Radio Ronnie! She's a human jukebox, knowing the lyrics of more songs than all of the others combined could guess the titles of 😅 A great person to have around, easy going and nice, she'll put a good atmosphere at any time of the day, both with her great taste in music and her amazing personality. She got along very well with the other volunteers… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ronnie) for host
My stay at Claire and Michiel's was a dream ! I can't believe it was 3 weeks long - it passed by in the blink of an eye.
Their family is lively, vibrant, and welcoming. Claire is a super mom, an incredible cook, a thoughtful caretaker, and one of the silliest people ever. Michiel is a genius builder, a dedicated gamer, an awesome dad, and such a… read more
Their family is lively, vibrant, and welcoming. Claire is a super mom, an incredible cook, a thoughtful caretaker, and one of the silliest people ever. Michiel is a genius builder, a dedicated gamer, an awesome dad, and such a… read more
15 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alvaro)
Alvaro is a great and respectful young man. Communications were sometimes challenging due to his level of English, but we always got to understand each other in the end. He got along well with other volunteers present and is one of the most genuinly kind and considerate people we've met. Our kids loved him, even though he didn't feel enough at… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sofie Caterina) for host
I stayed with Claire and Michiel for 3 weeks and if I could, I would've definitely stayed longer!
I ended up at their place merely by chance, but wow I'm grateful it happened.
Claire is the definition of a wonder woman and a super-mum. She has such a kind soul, she spreads laughs and smiles everywhere she goes; she's a kid at heart. Also,… read more
I ended up at their place merely by chance, but wow I'm grateful it happened.
Claire is the definition of a wonder woman and a super-mum. She has such a kind soul, she spreads laughs and smiles everywhere she goes; she's a kid at heart. Also,… read more
4 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofie Caterina)
Sofie is PERFECT!
Sofie stayed with us for almost a month. It was such a pleasure to welcome here on our adventure!
Sofie is an extremely good person, very nice, patient, motivated, strong, very applied on everything she does, very interesting, funny... Everything she does, she does it with her heart and perfectly. She took care of our 2 babies… read more
Sofie stayed with us for almost a month. It was such a pleasure to welcome here on our adventure!
Sofie is an extremely good person, very nice, patient, motivated, strong, very applied on everything she does, very interesting, funny... Everything she does, she does it with her heart and perfectly. She took care of our 2 babies… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eileen) for host
I highly highly recommend staying with Claire and Michiel if you get the chance! They truly welcome Workawayers into the family, from eating Claire's delicious food together, playing endless card games, watching movies, going to Claire's concerts, caring for their wonderful children, going to the beach, etc. There was never a dull moment at this… read more
4 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eileen)
Eileen is a TREASURE!
Eileen stayed with us for almost a month. It was such a pleasure to welcome here on our adventure!
She is very a very good person, motivated, strong, applied on everything, interesting and very easy going. She bring good vibes and positivity everywhere she goes. She loves playing games and spend time with people; if Eileen… read more
Eileen stayed with us for almost a month. It was such a pleasure to welcome here on our adventure!
She is very a very good person, motivated, strong, applied on everything, interesting and very easy going. She bring good vibes and positivity everywhere she goes. She loves playing games and spend time with people; if Eileen… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ignacia)
Ignacia is THE PERSON YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR!
Ignacia stayed with us for almost a month. She helped us with a lot of motivation and appliance on a lot of different tasks such as taking some earth out of our bunker, taking some rooftiles off our roof, electricity, painting, cutting some wood, taking care of our two little daughters...
Ignacia is a… read more
Ignacia stayed with us for almost a month. She helped us with a lot of motivation and appliance on a lot of different tasks such as taking some earth out of our bunker, taking some rooftiles off our roof, electricity, painting, cutting some wood, taking care of our two little daughters...
Ignacia is a… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie Marie)
Amelie is a SUNSHINE!
Amelie stayed with us for almost a month. She helped us with a lot of energy, motivation and happiness on a lot of different tasks such as putting some windows in the roof, plasterboarding, taking some earth out of our bunker, feeding our chickens, painting some walls, taking care of our two little daughters...
She is very… read more
Amelie stayed with us for almost a month. She helped us with a lot of energy, motivation and happiness on a lot of different tasks such as putting some windows in the roof, plasterboarding, taking some earth out of our bunker, feeding our chickens, painting some walls, taking care of our two little daughters...
She is very… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Reese) for host
Working alongside Claire and Michiel at Workaday Hosts has been a once and lifetime experience. I was welcomed with open arms and treated like a part of the family. From day one, their warmth and genuine care were unmatched by anything I have experienced before. The food you will have here is absolutely exquisite and you will certainly never feel… read more
4 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Reese)
Andrew is THE WORKAWAY YOU NEED in any group!
We had the chance to welcome Andrew for 2 months in our renovation project. He became a member of the family!
Andrew is an extremely good person, very nice, motivated, very easy going, interesting, funny, joyfull...
He saw a lot of other workawayers during his stay and he was always bringing a good,… read more
We had the chance to welcome Andrew for 2 months in our renovation project. He became a member of the family!
Andrew is an extremely good person, very nice, motivated, very easy going, interesting, funny, joyfull...
He saw a lot of other workawayers during his stay and he was always bringing a good,… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolin08)
Carolin is a THE KINDNESS INCARNATE!
This little fairy stayed with us for almost a month. It was such a pleasure to welcome here on our adventure!
Carolin is an extremely good person, very nice, patient, motivated, very applied on everything she does, very interesting, getting along with everybody... She is a very good listener, always ready to… read more
This little fairy stayed with us for almost a month. It was such a pleasure to welcome here on our adventure!
Carolin is an extremely good person, very nice, patient, motivated, very applied on everything she does, very interesting, getting along with everybody... She is a very good listener, always ready to… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolin08) for host
This was the most wonderful month I had with Claire, Michiel and their two beautiful daughters!!
It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for more!
You two are so sunshiny, generous and kind people! You welcomed me in your home with open arms and it felt like we all were a big family with each having their perfect place in it.… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for more!
You two are so sunshiny, generous and kind people! You welcomed me in your home with open arms and it felt like we all were a big family with each having their perfect place in it.… read more
23 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
I dont know what to say here that has not been said by other Workawayers already, except that its all true! They were very kind and open people, which for most people probably would be hard to balance with small kids, full time job, and full time renovating. We did a lot of fun stuff, went kayaking, played card-games, almost too much card games,… read more
30 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias)
Tobias is a real artist! Everything he touches is perfectly done. In our place, he worked a lot with wood and made an amazing dish that we will always remember! Tobias is a deeply good person, nice, easy going, very interesting and funny. We had a great time with him and we miss him a lot! Moreover, he left the place more clean than it was when he… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Joke)
Joke is a real sunshine! Always ready to help with any task, very good and precise with any work, easy going, she brought a very good atmosphere and gave a lot of energy to the group. Very interesting and always ready to listen, we exchanged a lot of good conversations together and had great playing moments! If you have the chance to welcome Joke… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Madelief)
Maddie is a small bundle of big joy with a tiny edge of irony. We had a lot of fun with her dry but super funny remarks, signature of her Dutch-Brabant heritage. She's a very sweet and caring person, a tough nut to crack but with a soft heart once she opens up.
She was happy to do the jobs that we asked her to, of course some more than others, but… read more
She was happy to do the jobs that we asked her to, of course some more than others, but… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Keileigh)
We've had a great time hosting Keileigh. She was always ready to help, smiles for free included. She's an amazing young woman, much stronger than she thinks she is. Her level-headed personality helped us a lot when there were some difficulties with other volunteers present, we'll always be thankful to her for that!
She was eager to learn any job… read more
She was eager to learn any job… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Keileigh) for host
Michiel & Claire hosted me for the most amazing 6 weeks I could've asked for! This was my first Workaway experience and I cannot thank them enough for making me feel truly at home. If you are looking to fill your days with a variety of fun hands on work, AMAZING food, and the most caring and positive people you can imagine then you've found your… read more
2 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gwendolyn) for host
I could not have asked for a better first Workaway! Claire and Michiel were the most welcoming hosts and I felt like a part of the family almost immediately. I learned so much over my (far too short) two weeks with them, from how to use new tools to a little bit of French. I had so much fun hanging out with Fleur and Perle and playing board games… read more
31 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gwendolyn)
We were so lucky to have had Gwen on our project! Her spirit animal would definitely be a Chameleon: she's a colourful piece of joy who would fit in with any possible group of people, cheering everyone up with her presence. She's outgoing, courageous, kind, helpful, strong, smart, nice, joyful and extremely funny.
We and the other volunteers… read more
We and the other volunteers… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Arni ) for host
BEST EXPERIENCE WE EVER HADDD
Sooo we stayed with Claire, Michiel and Fleur for 3,5 weeks and it was the most amazing time ever, it was our first workaway experience and they made us feel safe and at home from the first minute. We stayed with 4 other workawayers and our whole group became a big family in that short time.
Michiel was the amazing… read more
Sooo we stayed with Claire, Michiel and Fleur for 3,5 weeks and it was the most amazing time ever, it was our first workaway experience and they made us feel safe and at home from the first minute. We stayed with 4 other workawayers and our whole group became a big family in that short time.
Michiel was the amazing… read more
28 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Noel & Rilana)
We had a great time hosting Rilana and Noel! Unfortunately Rilana could stay for only a few weeks but she was really nice and helpful. Noel more than made up for her absence, both in presence and in workload. He is a strong, fast-working guy, taking the lead with other workawayers whenever he could. He was absolutely lovely with our 2-year old… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Noel & Rilana) for host
The family and stay was great! Claire is a very happy, energetic and kind person, who always makes sure you are alright. Michiel is very supportive and eager to answer any questions about the construction tasks and vision for the site, so I was able to learn a lot. Furthermore, attending little cute Fleur, was a real pleasure. The work is… read more
29 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hugh) for host
This was my first workaway and I honestly think it was the best experience possible michiel and claire are some of the most genuine and kind people I have met and extremely patient so i never felt like i couldnt do anything. They made a work environment that was supportive and great fun to be in. Thank you!!
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugh)
Hugh is an amazing guy. We've had such fun and laughs hosting him, we're still smiling when thinking back to when he was here! His English humor is legendary, also thanks for trying to speak 'good' English so that we could understand you 🤣
He's strong as an ox, pulling more than his weight on our project and not being scared of hard work. He was… read more
He's strong as an ox, pulling more than his weight on our project and not being scared of hard work. He was… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathan & Ruby)
We've had such a great time hosting Nathan and Ruby!
They're a very complementary couple, with a nice common project (Elma the truck) and similar goals in life. It was great to have them together!
Ruby is a great listener and was always trying to help, in the kitchen, with the dishes, always trying to make life easier for us, which was really… read more
They're a very complementary couple, with a nice common project (Elma the truck) and similar goals in life. It was great to have them together!
Ruby is a great listener and was always trying to help, in the kitchen, with the dishes, always trying to make life easier for us, which was really… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Una)
We've hosted Una and her friend Josina in the spring of 2022, which was a great experience! She's a very nice and profoundly gentle person, who was always interested in other people's stories. We've had some really fun evenings while she was with us!!
They were always motivated to finish the job, sometimes even climbing up the roof in the evening… read more
They were always motivated to finish the job, sometimes even climbing up the roof in the evening… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Florence)
We've hosted Flo in the winter of 2022, together with a very diverse group. She immediately found her place even though the 3 others knew each other for a few weeks already, which is not an easy feat! She's overall very social, getting along quite well with everyone and being open to new experiences.
Even though the work was often quite hard and… read more
Even though the work was often quite hard and… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Florence) for host
It was my first workaway experience so I was a bit nervous before my arrival but from the very beginning everyone was so open and welcoming my worries flew away real fast. Claire and Michiel are real professionals in hosting workawayers; besides the followable daily schedule and the really nice food, they create an amazing atmoshpere where… read more
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tabea)
Having Tabea was great. We feel like she took some time to adapt to the group, being discreet and in the background, but once she found her place and felt at ease we discovered that she's a profoundly nice and funny person.
She's very strong and always motivated to work, even the stuff she didn't really like doing. It really was a joy having… read more
She's very strong and always motivated to work, even the stuff she didn't really like doing. It really was a joy having… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariane)
We've had the chance to host Ariane for a few weeks in the spring of 2022. She's an incredible young woman, small and very strong, discreet and very social, at ease and very motivated. We really appreciated having her, she was a great asset to the group, getting along very well with everyone and always looking for something to do or to help.
She… read more
She… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host
This was by far the best Workaway experience I've experienced. Michiel and Claire have the system DOWN. The work here was perfect for me, Michiel taught me a whole lot about building in stone, with tiles, and quite a few other building related tasks. He was open to sit and share with me information about his life and profession, and even trusted… read more
25 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Cameron)
We've had so much fun hosting Cameron! He's an open-minded, straightforward, handy guy. He was helping whenever he could, trying to get as much out of our hands as possible. He cooked quite often (and well!), took initiative to learn new things and then aced them. He's handy with powertools and at ease with big machinery. He works really fast,… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
Lovely staying with lovely people! It was my first workaway experience and I think it could not have been better. The hosts, the workawayers, the ambience, the countryside, the excursions, the farm, the meals, the cultural exchange, the nights...
It is amazing to look back while going back home and think about how many supercool experiences we… read more
It is amazing to look back while going back home and think about how many supercool experiences we… read more
25 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Our Miguel, Miguelito, Uncle Mikey, ...
His stay with us was amazing! He's a kind, gentle and funny guy. Our baby daughter Fleur really loved him, as did we all! From day 1 we had a great contact, he was helping in the kitchen all the time, cooking, preparing, cleaning... He did the dishes almost every evening, even when there were 4 WorkAwayers!… read more
His stay with us was amazing! He's a kind, gentle and funny guy. Our baby daughter Fleur really loved him, as did we all! From day 1 we had a great contact, he was helping in the kitchen all the time, cooking, preparing, cleaning... He did the dishes almost every evening, even when there were 4 WorkAwayers!… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gennaro)
Ge and Maria were great to have around!
Even though communications were not always easy, they got along really well with us and the other WorkAwayers.
Ge was always very motivated and working really hard, he was very open to the others, sharing a lot in the group and making real connections. He has arms the size of my legs and is REALLY… read more
Even though communications were not always easy, they got along really well with us and the other WorkAwayers.
Ge was always very motivated and working really hard, he was very open to the others, sharing a lot in the group and making real connections. He has arms the size of my legs and is REALLY… read more
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gennaro) for host
Me and Maria spent 17 days with Claire and Michiel, we had a lot of fun together:):).
they have a really cool project and all the tasks were really nice. they are super cool people, they welcomed us in their family and Claire was our mumy for all the days we spent there!! thanks so much to host there guys, we miss you :(:(
they have a really cool project and all the tasks were really nice. they are super cool people, they welcomed us in their family and Claire was our mumy for all the days we spent there!! thanks so much to host there guys, we miss you :(:(
24 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is probably one of the kindest persons we've ever met. She was really discreet, almost shy at the start, but once she opened up we had a really good time. We discovered she is a really nice and funny girl.
She was great with our baby Fleur from the start, playing and giggling with her whenever they got the chance.
On our project - renovation… read more
She was great with our baby Fleur from the start, playing and giggling with her whenever they got the chance.
On our project - renovation… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Thank you so much Claire and Michiel for the nice time I got to spend at your place. I had so much fun and you are such nice, kind, open and fun people. It felt more like living together as a community.
In general I liked the work and being outside. Also I learned a lot about renovating and building stuff. If I had any questions they were always… read more
In general I liked the work and being outside. Also I learned a lot about renovating and building stuff. If I had any questions they were always… read more
24 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eliza)
Eliza is a really nice young woman. Even though we hosted her for only a short period, she really made a positive impression on us. Her background, from a big family with a very social backbone, was very inspiring to us. It reflects in her very open way of communicating, her understanding other views and cultures.
Coming from a big family, she… read more
Coming from a big family, she… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
We've had a great time hosting Hannah!
She arrived into a group of people who knew eachother quite well, but found her place really quickly. She's a very discreet and kind young woman, not taking a lot of space in a group but always helping in the background.
Even though the work we did was quite physical, she always found a good way to do it and… read more
She arrived into a group of people who knew eachother quite well, but found her place really quickly. She's a very discreet and kind young woman, not taking a lot of space in a group but always helping in the background.
Even though the work we did was quite physical, she always found a good way to do it and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have imagined better hosts! I had a great time with Claire, Michiel, Fleur and all the other kind Workawayers! Claire and Michiel are super welcoming and just super friendly people! I really enjoyed the two weeks with them, working on the construction site. The work was quite physical, we worked… read more
24 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah Joy)
We've hosted Sarah for 10 weeks in autumn 2021, it was a perfect experience for us.
She's a great person to have around, always respectful and discreet, kind, clean and motivated. She got along really well with the different people that came by during her stay, taking them on trips around our place on their days off and teaching them the do's and… read more
She's a great person to have around, always respectful and discreet, kind, clean and motivated. She got along really well with the different people that came by during her stay, taking them on trips around our place on their days off and teaching them the do's and… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sarah Joy) for host
Staying at Claire and Michiel’s was my very first workaway experience and it was perfect! My ten-week-stay was amazing and they really set the bar very high for my following workaways.
In my time there I got sick a few times and they cared for me so lovingly and heartwarmingly, I really felt like I was part of this amazing family!
Working was so… read more
In my time there I got sick a few times and they cared for me so lovingly and heartwarmingly, I really felt like I was part of this amazing family!
Working was so… read more
31 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena )
We've hosted Lena for a few days in December 2021. She's a very nice and joyful young women and an absolute killer at board games.
Unfortunately she had to leave early due to personal circumstances, so we feel like we didn't get to know the real Lena.
She worked very well together with the other WorkAwayers and did a very good job at cleaning… read more
Unfortunately she had to leave early due to personal circumstances, so we feel like we didn't get to know the real Lena.
She worked very well together with the other WorkAwayers and did a very good job at cleaning… read more
(Excellent)
31 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Weike)
We've hosted Weike for three weeks, together with her friend Lena in december 2021.
It was a wonderful experience, she is one of the calmest, softest and kindest people we've hosted, with the most wonderful voice. She was amazing with our 1-year old daughter, patiently playing with her whenever she got the chance.
She found her place in the… read more
It was a wonderful experience, she is one of the calmest, softest and kindest people we've hosted, with the most wonderful voice. She was amazing with our 1-year old daughter, patiently playing with her whenever she got the chance.
She found her place in the… read more
(Excellent)
31 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
We had a lot of fun hosting Marie for two weeks! She came along with an American friend, but she very quickly found her own place in the group. She's a very kind and discrete young woman, helping where she can without needing too much directions and without needing to take credit.
She always did more than her part, working tediously on the jobs… read more
She always did more than her part, working tediously on the jobs… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
Claire and Michiel are amazing people! Really kind, open and caring. Depending on what has to be done, the work can be quite hard, but definitely doable (even for a person that is not really sporty). I, for my part, loved the evenings together at the dinner table, when we talked and laughed a lot and played nice games. It was really nice of Claire… read more
31 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
We've hosted Charlotte for a (way too short!) week in December 2021. It was a lot of fun having her around, she brought a good vibe to the group, joking and getting along with the other WorkAwayers. She was very independent in finding her place in the group,
She did an amazing job sanding and welding an old agricultural trailer we had standing… read more
She did an amazing job sanding and welding an old agricultural trailer we had standing… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
My goal for my time abroad was to leave my comfort zone, meet new people and just to have an awesome time before studying.
And I could not imagine a better place to have done that than with Claire and Michiel.
They are the most heartwarming, polite, funny and caring persons I have ever met! The way they made the yet "construction site" to a… read more
And I could not imagine a better place to have done that than with Claire and Michiel.
They are the most heartwarming, polite, funny and caring persons I have ever met! The way they made the yet "construction site" to a… read more
17 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
Felix stayed with us for two months in 2021 and it was our first long-stay experience... And what an experience it was! Felix is a very kind, soft-spoken and clever young man. He's really funny an we shared a lot of fun moments and running jokes.
He got along very well with most of the other WorkAwayers, never taking the lead but always being kind… read more
He got along very well with most of the other WorkAwayers, never taking the lead but always being kind… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Lena & Philipp)
Anna-Lena and Philip are probably the most allround helpers we've had.
They're both easy-going, responsible, kind, open-minded and have a real 'mom-and-dad'-vibe going. They naturally took a lead with the other WorkAwayers present, preparing breakfast and taking them on trips to nearby cities on their days off. They were responsible for what… read more
They're both easy-going, responsible, kind, open-minded and have a real 'mom-and-dad'-vibe going. They naturally took a lead with the other WorkAwayers present, preparing breakfast and taking them on trips to nearby cities on their days off. They were responsible for what… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anna Lena & Philipp) for host
We had an amazing workaway with them, really it could not have been better for us! Claire and Michiel are very funny, generous and amazing to work with. They put in a lot of effort to make you feel at home and welcome every day. The work was hard and exhausting but extremely rewarding, so much so that we didn't want to stop sometimes :)
We can… read more
We can… read more
17 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoria)
We've had the chance of hosting Viki for a few weeks in autumn 2021. She's a great team player, not the most outspoken but finding her place with witty and very funny remarks. We had a lot of good talks with her and the other WorkAwayers that were there!
The work we did was quite physical, moving rooftiles, breaking down walls, woodworking... She… read more
The work we did was quite physical, moving rooftiles, breaking down walls, woodworking... She… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Viktoria) for host
Claire and Michiel were amazing hosts! I had a super fun time with them, their baby and three other workawayers. We helped with removing rooftiles and cleaning them, we broke walls down and started to rebuild the roof of an old house. It was hard work, but we were always rewarded with good food and drinks. The room that I stayed in was in another… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Serena & Sandra) for host
Claire, Michiel and their little baby are the nicest and cutest people we've met! They were extremely generous with us, besides being really fun to be around, if you like board games this is a great place! We stayed with them for two weeks that were a bit tough for us because we happened to have a lot of our work (online) that we didn't expect but… read more
17 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ángel)
Àngel (our Angelito) is what most would call the perfect WorkAwayer.
He is easy-going, respectful to the people and the place, speaks fluently in Spanish, English, French and German, has a perfect work ethic, learns new skills fast, likes children, likes to cook AND do the dishes, doesn't complain, fits in, is funny, ... The list of his… read more
He is easy-going, respectful to the people and the place, speaks fluently in Spanish, English, French and German, has a perfect work ethic, learns new skills fast, likes children, likes to cook AND do the dishes, doesn't complain, fits in, is funny, ... The list of his… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ángel) for host
Mon séjour avec Michiel, Claire et la petite Fleur a été incroyable. Ce sont des gens adorables et accueillants qui vous feront vous sentir comme chez vous. Le travail est très amusant et dynamique, il y a tellement de choses à faire qu'on ne s'ennuie jamais. La cuisine de Claire et Michiel est superbe. J'aurais juste aimé pouvoir rester plus… read more
14 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella & Giovanni)
We've had the chance to host Isabela and Giovanni for a few weeks in the summer of '21, which was a wonderful experience for us!
The work on hand was quite hard, breaking up a concrete floor and taking it out with wheelbarrows, but they did the job with motivation and passion, sometimes even continuing after we told them to stop because they… read more
The work on hand was quite hard, breaking up a concrete floor and taking it out with wheelbarrows, but they did the job with motivation and passion, sometimes even continuing after we told them to stop because they… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Isabella & Giovanni) for host
Sometimes the best experiences truly happen by case. We stayed with Claire and Michel for a little more than one week, but we would have loved to stay more and share other precious moments with them. We found two people who welcomed us in their home as if they knew us since ever, making us part of their community of friends and families. We had… read more
30 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Janneke) for host
I've stayed with Michiel & Claire for 1,5 week in June 2021. It was my first Workaway-experience and for me it couldn't be a better way to start. Staying with Michiel & Claire (and their lovely babygirl Fleur) didn't feel like working, it truly felt like a holiday with new friends. From the moment I arrived they made me feel at home. They would… read more
31 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Janneke)
Hosting Janneke was for us a perfect experience. She arrived like WonderWoman in her white van and started working with us from the moment she arrived. Even though she arrived with other helpers already present, she immediately found her place in the group and gradually took a leading role, motivating the others to work when they were a bit down… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and it could not have been more perfect.
The work, although strenuous at times, was incredibly rewarding, and was made even more so by the determination and pride within our small team of what we had achieved thus far. I cherish my memories of misty mornings in the French countryside as we gathered for work… read more
The work, although strenuous at times, was incredibly rewarding, and was made even more so by the determination and pride within our small team of what we had achieved thus far. I cherish my memories of misty mornings in the French countryside as we gathered for work… read more
30 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
We've had the chance of hosting Sara and her friend Katy for a few weeks in july 2021. Sara is a discrete, intelligent and very interesting young woman. They got along very well with the other workawayers at the time and fit in perfectly with the group and our family, without clinging to each other.
Sara specifically has a lot of interesting… read more
Sara specifically has a lot of interesting… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Vittorio) for host
After 9 months of studying in a chaotic city I was looking for a new experience and when I read about this project I instantly understood that this would have been perfect for me.
Even if I took some days to get used to a new kind of life Claire and Michiel made me feel at home since I stepped in their house.
I really love cleaning tiles while… read more
Even if I took some days to get used to a new kind of life Claire and Michiel made me feel at home since I stepped in their house.
I really love cleaning tiles while… read more
25 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Vittorio)
Hosting Vittorio at our renovation project was a very fun experience!
He arrived at the same time with a Swedish girl, with whom he got along quite well. When other WorkAwayers arrived later he was very hospitable, showing them around and making them feel welcome. He is a kind, discrete and generous young man, helping where he could and making… read more
He arrived at the same time with a Swedish girl, with whom he got along quite well. When other WorkAwayers arrived later he was very hospitable, showing them around and making them feel welcome. He is a kind, discrete and generous young man, helping where he could and making… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Katy)
We've had the chance of hosting Katy and her friend Sara for a few weeks in july 2021. If she was a bit timid at the start, Katy very soon opened up once she felt at home. They got along very well with the other workawayers at the time and fit in perfectly with the group and our family, without clinging to each other.
Sara specifically got along… read more
Sara specifically got along… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Katy) for host
I chose to stay with Claire and Michiel (and Fleur!) for my first workaway experience and I honestly couldn’t of chosen better. From the moment I was picked up from the train station I was welcomed with open arms, they are truly two of the kindest people I know.
Work wise it was quiet physically but not overly so, and our work always felt… read more
Work wise it was quiet physically but not overly so, and our work always felt… read more
31 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jente)
Jente is a discrete, observing and fast-learning workforce. Not taking up much space in a group, she'll always be helping in the background.
With her friend Rose she was our first WorkAway experience, meeting them was a lot of fun!
With her friend Rose she was our first WorkAway experience, meeting them was a lot of fun!
(Very good)
31 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosalie)
To have Rose on your project is a guarantee for good vibes, motivating music and interesting shared moments. Rose and her friend Jente were our first WorkAway experience. Meeting them is what motivated us to continue hosting.
(Very good)
2 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ignacio)
Nacho stayed with us for just a few days, but had the time to leave an excellent impression! Very interesting guy, cultivated, discrete, easy going and happy to listen to and tell stories. He got along very well with the other WorkAwayers at our place ;) Unfortunately we did not have a piano to hear him play, but if you do, make sure to host… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ignacio) for host
Michiel and Claire were so welcoming towards me and the other workawayers. It was very fun to have dinner with them and we got to hear some very interesting stories.
Regarding the work, it was very physical so my muscles felt like I just had went to the gym. So if you want to strengthen your muscles this is perfect for you. Not so much if you… read more
Regarding the work, it was very physical so my muscles felt like I just had went to the gym. So if you want to strengthen your muscles this is perfect for you. Not so much if you… read more
