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Description
This place is a community that has already exists for more than 30 years. People come and go but the owner of the place, Gosse, is always about in his usual busy mode. At this moment about 10 people are living here.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
With our strong interest in community building and strengthening social coherence we might add that besides individuals looking to blend in, families and groups able to give their own incentives are also very welcome! The culture is very unique, a de-civilization project, so it offers the chance to see a different side of life in Belgium and we are always happy to learn about other cultures.
We have wood and metal workshops here for anyone looking to learn technical skills and we also have large gardens with aquaponics and biogas projects in the making. Anyone wanting to try out alternative technologies or meet like-minded people is welcome!
Help
In general this place and its people are involved in a very wide range of socio-cultural and ecological activities and will always welcome an extra pair of hands. More we could use some help with
• gardening
• cleaning/maintenance
• cooking
• taking care of animals (we have goats, chickens, ducks, gooses, pig, dogs, cats, pigeons, peacocks...)
• cutting wood
• re-organizing of stored re-usable material
• decorating with art creations
• last but not least: bringing positive energy, making music and dance!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Here´s a list of what this place has to offer:
• living space with two kitchens (indoor and outdoor), living space, bathrooms, bread oven
• meadow/open terrain with infrastructure for cultural events (stage, bar, barbecue area, tents, fireplace, compost toilets, showers...)
• vegetable and fruit gardens (greenhouses), relaxing garden
• workshops (suitable for working with wood, metal, electricity, painting, blacksmith's, welding, garage,…) with plenty of materials and tools for crafts and art creations
• artistic/hobbyist/social recycling with extensive storage of all kinds of re-usable materials
• internet facilities (wifi)
• languages spoken: Dutch, English, French,( plus others depending on people on the grounds).
• we provide food (vegetarian or non-vegetarian),
• depending on availability, accommodation will be in a shared room, campervan, caravan or large tent; you are also welcome to bring your own tent. Clean bedding can be provided or you are welcome to bring your own sleeping bag.
Due to the anarchistic nature of this place it can seem chaotic or unorganised but if you come with an open mind you are sure to have a good time!
What else ...
The community is located at Herent, a village nearby (3km) the University City of Leuven (Louvain) and close to Brussels.
As to the community's organization, there are no strict rules, so everyone is responsible for his/her own actions, with due respect for the others and for the environment. Diversity is considered enriching in itself and, historically, a lot of different people with various backgrounds passed by and helped to make this place what it is today, a very special and unique place.
We have been hosting International working camps for the last 15 years (through cooperation with VIA NGO and EVS). We have also been hosting long-term EVS volunteers for 7 years.
This place is also member of the Alternative travelers network (NAR)
Before you decide to come you should be aware of:
- The structure is mainly anachaic, and, depending on the people that are present, sometimes even the basic things like cleaning and arranging are missing! So don´t be surprised by finding some chaos! In that case, if you want some order you must make it your self, it will be appreciated!
- Like everybody tends to be busy with their own activities we cannot guarantee a personal reception at all times
- You shall bring a flash light because at night the streets are not illuminated
- It is appreciated that you communicate what you would like to do in this community, in which way you would like to help and what are your abilities.
We are looking forward to your visit!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
We arrived on the day of the comunity's founder birthday, so there was a very pleasant party and we got to meet some people straight… read more
I came across this place, very by accident, but I quickly found people who welcomed me as a member of this great community.
After years spent in big cities doing associations and fighting to make the place where I live better, I needed inspiration again and I found a… read more
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We arrived on the day of the comunity's founder birthday, so there was a very pleasant party and we got to meet some people straight… read more
I came across this place, very by accident, but I quickly found people who welcomed me as a member of this great community.
After years spent in big cities doing associations and fighting to make the place where I live better, I needed inspiration again and I found a… read more
She is a wonderfull person who is amazing with children (they all love her). She makes nice family dinners,
is independent but also likes to work together, she is always ready to help out. Nothing more to say but the family is already looking forward to welcome her next time she… read more
