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We are a Belgian family of 6 our sons are 27, 25 19 and 15 years. The two oldest boys are living on there own now. We are living on the countryside. We bought our house after returning from almost 4 years of living in South-Africa , where we volunteered for a Belgian NGO. Our family is growing with our foster boy from Ukraine. We chose the most ecological and budget-friendly option to live together. We are using straw bales to make our house ready for the climate changes. If you want to learn and experience what is a budget and ecological way of living, we can exchange our experiences and learn from yours.
We want to exchange our culture and experiences with new people from all around the world. During summer you'll find here a nice community of people living together.We had a wonderful time with workawayers in the last past years. In the feedbacks you can read more about past years.
Have a look at our Facebook and Instagram page -ask me for the link.
You find a lot of photos on our family, house and garden
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Architecture
Camping
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Movies & TV
LGBTQ
Culture
Charity work
Languages
History
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Books
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
After a good day of work, have dinner together some wine or a beer, and discuss life and the world. We traveled a lot ourselves, the best moments were the moments we stayed with families and close to local people. It broadened our view on the world.
This is an opportunity for travelers that are interested in strawbales and clay building techniques! We take turns cooking, so we can experience dishes from all around the world :) You are welcome in our family, and we can exchange a lot.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
You will help in our ecologic house
You will help in and around the house, in the vegetable garden,
You will cook family meals and help to keep the community places clean
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
We provide 2 small caravans and 3 one person tents, a big tent for couples in the backyard, with electricity. We provide meals at our place, toilet and shower is in the house. There is also a fireplace. We have extended the wifi up to the backyard .
We provide for each person a good mattress and pillow ,extra blanket. So we make sure that you feel comfortable when the weather is not very good.
What else ...
We are in a rural area, but there are good transportation connections close, bus connections at 1 kms, train station at 4 km, you can use a bike (it's flat here). Just 35 mins by train to Leuven, Antwerp, Mechelen, Aarschot, Heist op den berg. 1 h30 minutes to Brussels ,Liege, Hasselt .Ghent/Bruges in 2 hours. There is a lot to discover in those cities! There is plenty opportunity for long walks, biking.
So if you want to take a day off, no problem, We will mostly be busy in the mornings and have free time in the afternoon, have dinner in the evening. During the weekends we are not working
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We extend the WiFi to the back of the garden so no problem to have internet during your stay
Space for parking camper vans
We have enough place to park a motorhome, only the entrance is limited,so vehicles up to about 6-8 metres long (there is a short turn to enter the place). Until the end of may we can host one person or a couple in a room inside the house
Can possibly accept pets
We don't have a fence around our house , but pets are welcome , we have one cat
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Nelson
Host ref number: 751297158521
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2 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)
Holly is a very open friendly person
She fits in in our community and family in a very short time
It's a pity that's she only could stay a short time
We love to have her back
She fits in in our community and family in a very short time
It's a pity that's she only could stay a short time
We love to have her back
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host
I stayed for about a week in early October 2025 and had a beautiful time, even in such a short stay. Catherine and Wouter are both lovely, family centred people who made me feel very welcome.
I learned so much about straw house building, which was incredibly interesting and hands on. Getting to use a saw was a highlight. I also really appreciated… read more
I learned so much about straw house building, which was incredibly interesting and hands on. Getting to use a saw was a highlight. I also really appreciated… read more
10 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Guilherme)
Guilherme is a very friendly, open person
He was dedicated to the project and helped also very well in the house. He is open to learn new skills and want to to the job very well
He is a good cook
Guilherme had a good connection with all members of the group and our children
He is a young man that is open to talk about a lot off subjects
He is a… read more
He was dedicated to the project and helped also very well in the house. He is open to learn new skills and want to to the job very well
He is a good cook
Guilherme had a good connection with all members of the group and our children
He is a young man that is open to talk about a lot off subjects
He is a… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host
Being with the Jansens was one of the best experiences of my life, where I was able to deeply reflect about others and myself in a peaceful and nurturing environment.
The whole family is very multifaceted and interesting, always willing to give a helping hand or to care about your needs.
I stayed with them for one month and a half so that goes… read more
The whole family is very multifaceted and interesting, always willing to give a helping hand or to care about your needs.
I stayed with them for one month and a half so that goes… read more
10 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Amely Leylee)
Amely is a very friendly open person it was a nice time to have her in our family community
She is helpful and always in a good mood
In the project she was always ready to open her up for new skills even when the jobs were not always easy
She had a good connection with the other workawayers
When there was a problem she had the courage to come… read more
She is helpful and always in a good mood
In the project she was always ready to open her up for new skills even when the jobs were not always easy
She had a good connection with the other workawayers
When there was a problem she had the courage to come… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Amely Leylee) for host
It was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it!
Everyone was super nice and it was always fun. Catherine had everything very well organized so everything was clear from the start.
I really liked working with Wouter, even though the work was sometimes heavy and it was a bit hard for me to understand the language, he was always kind,… read more
Everyone was super nice and it was always fun. Catherine had everything very well organized so everything was clear from the start.
I really liked working with Wouter, even though the work was sometimes heavy and it was a bit hard for me to understand the language, he was always kind,… read more
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2 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)
Holly is a very open friendly person
She fits in in our community and family in a very short time
It's a pity that's she only could stay a short time
We love to have her back
She fits in in our community and family in a very short time
It's a pity that's she only could stay a short time
We love to have her back
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host
I stayed for about a week in early October 2025 and had a beautiful time, even in such a short stay. Catherine and Wouter are both lovely, family centred people who made me feel very welcome.
I learned so much about straw house building, which was incredibly interesting and hands on. Getting to use a saw was a highlight. I also really appreciated… read more
I learned so much about straw house building, which was incredibly interesting and hands on. Getting to use a saw was a highlight. I also really appreciated… read more
10 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Guilherme)
Guilherme is a very friendly, open person
He was dedicated to the project and helped also very well in the house. He is open to learn new skills and want to to the job very well
He is a good cook
Guilherme had a good connection with all members of the group and our children
He is a young man that is open to talk about a lot off subjects
He is a… read more
He was dedicated to the project and helped also very well in the house. He is open to learn new skills and want to to the job very well
He is a good cook
Guilherme had a good connection with all members of the group and our children
He is a young man that is open to talk about a lot off subjects
He is a… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host
Being with the Jansens was one of the best experiences of my life, where I was able to deeply reflect about others and myself in a peaceful and nurturing environment.
The whole family is very multifaceted and interesting, always willing to give a helping hand or to care about your needs.
I stayed with them for one month and a half so that goes… read more
The whole family is very multifaceted and interesting, always willing to give a helping hand or to care about your needs.
I stayed with them for one month and a half so that goes… read more
10 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Amely Leylee)
Amely is a very friendly open person it was a nice time to have her in our family community
She is helpful and always in a good mood
In the project she was always ready to open her up for new skills even when the jobs were not always easy
She had a good connection with the other workawayers
When there was a problem she had the courage to come… read more
She is helpful and always in a good mood
In the project she was always ready to open her up for new skills even when the jobs were not always easy
She had a good connection with the other workawayers
When there was a problem she had the courage to come… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Amely Leylee) for host
It was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it!
Everyone was super nice and it was always fun. Catherine had everything very well organized so everything was clear from the start.
I really liked working with Wouter, even though the work was sometimes heavy and it was a bit hard for me to understand the language, he was always kind,… read more
Everyone was super nice and it was always fun. Catherine had everything very well organized so everything was clear from the start.
I really liked working with Wouter, even though the work was sometimes heavy and it was a bit hard for me to understand the language, he was always kind,… read more
10 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Matthew is a very friendly and helpful young man
It was nice to get his help in our project and also in cooking family meal
With a bit off assistance now and then he is good in cooking for a bigger group
We enjoyed a lot the piano sessions in the house
Matthew fit in very well in the group off Workawayers and with our children
I recommend him for… read more
It was nice to get his help in our project and also in cooking family meal
With a bit off assistance now and then he is good in cooking for a bigger group
We enjoyed a lot the piano sessions in the house
Matthew fit in very well in the group off Workawayers and with our children
I recommend him for… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
I had an amazing time here! I wasn't sure what to expect, with it being my first workaway, but my time here has certainly set the bar very high!
The accommodation was comfortable with a strong Internet connection and other amenities such as musical instruments, campfire and trampoline. The family is very friendly and easy to get along with.… read more
The accommodation was comfortable with a strong Internet connection and other amenities such as musical instruments, campfire and trampoline. The family is very friendly and easy to get along with.… read more
17 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Boudewijn)
Boudewijn is a very friendly young man that helped us a lot in our project. He is a quick learner and always willing to help you
He is reliable and an nice person to talk about everything
We had a nice time together and will not hesitate to advise you this nice guy
He is reliable and an nice person to talk about everything
We had a nice time together and will not hesitate to advise you this nice guy
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Boudewijn) for host
Where do I start.. Wouter, Catherine and everyone in their family are lovely people. I miss being there already.
If u are looking for a place to stay, laugh and learn I would highly recommend it.
If u are looking for a place to stay, laugh and learn I would highly recommend it.
15 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lino)
It was so nice to have Lino in our family project
He is a friendly young man who love to experience new tasks, new ways of live
Talk about a lot of subjects , exploring lots of places and share about he's live in Germany
It was nice for me to be able to talk my mother tongue, also his English is going very well
I advise other host to invite… read more
He is a friendly young man who love to experience new tasks, new ways of live
Talk about a lot of subjects , exploring lots of places and share about he's live in Germany
It was nice for me to be able to talk my mother tongue, also his English is going very well
I advise other host to invite… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lino) for host
My three weeks with Catherine, Wouter, the rest of the family and the other volunteers were really great! Every one is nice and respectful. They care that you're feeling well and let you a lot of freedom! We had many interesting conversations, which I really appreciated!
The work was very diverse and I learned a lot. The family's work attitude is… read more
The work was very diverse and I learned a lot. The family's work attitude is… read more
8 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara Sophie)
Lara joined our family for two weeks. She is a fantastic young woman, helped us a lot with the works inside and outside our house. She is also good working in a team, our children loved her much
In the future she is always welcome to come over. We talked a lot about politics, different cultures, children. As a social worker there was so many where… read more
In the future she is always welcome to come over. We talked a lot about politics, different cultures, children. As a social worker there was so many where… read more
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lara Sophie) for host
Staying at this family was my first work away experience and I couldn‘t imagine a better one for the first one. I felt like my person and my needs were seen, the family was fantastic and the work was really nice and I learned a lot. There was always a small group of other work awayers when I was there and I really appreciated the talks about life… read more
28 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan & Lily)
Ryan and lily are absolutely top to have in your family
They are so friendly, helpful and have a lot of experience
There dog Flo is a well educated dog, he is crazy about food and chase the cat but that was never a big problem
Lily love to cook, Ryan is also a good cook
We had a lot of talks about everything in live
It was such a nice time to… read more
They are so friendly, helpful and have a lot of experience
There dog Flo is a well educated dog, he is crazy about food and chase the cat but that was never a big problem
Lily love to cook, Ryan is also a good cook
We had a lot of talks about everything in live
It was such a nice time to… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Lily) for host
We spent a couple of weeks at Catherine and Wouters house. They have a great project with lots of work and variety of things to do. We were working together and also sometimes on our own to put clay / mud on the straw bale walls, trim the walls before claying, weeding, housework and more.
The whole project is very well co-ordinated and… read more
The whole project is very well co-ordinated and… read more
27 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Íngrid & Adela)
Having Adela and Ingrid in our family was a good experience. The girls are helpful in the house and on the project.They were quick learners and we were spending a lot of time together which give very nice talks on many different subjects . Adela and Ingrid are very friendly
Also with our youngest boy there was a good contact
We love to have you… read more
Also with our youngest boy there was a good contact
We love to have you… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Íngrid & Adela) for host
Our stay at Catherine and Wouter’s place was unforgettable. We spent nearly three weeks helping with different tasks, mainly clay work, which we really enjoyed. Wouter was always ready to help us and explain things, and thanks to him we learned a lot about construction and how to build a house with straw.
From the beginning, the whole family was… read more
From the beginning, the whole family was… read more
9 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Matej & Merlès)
Matej stayed a mount in our family project
He is a friendly young man who worked very well
He integrated very well in our family and had nice contacts with our boys. They played a lot of games together. Matej is a man who knows a lot about history, politics. He's really somebody whom you have nice talks with
We are very happy he choose our… read more
He is a friendly young man who worked very well
He integrated very well in our family and had nice contacts with our boys. They played a lot of games together. Matej is a man who knows a lot about history, politics. He's really somebody whom you have nice talks with
We are very happy he choose our… read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Matej & Merlès) for host
The family offered me an amazing stay with plenty of things to do in the area. For my first Workaway, I can honestly say I had an incredible experience.
The hosts were welcoming and always available when I needed help—whether with personal matters, transportation in Belgium, or recommendations for places to visit and sights to see. What I also… read more
The hosts were welcoming and always available when I needed help—whether with personal matters, transportation in Belgium, or recommendations for places to visit and sights to see. What I also… read more
12 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Chiara)
Chiara and Andrea stayed one month with our family and in our building project
They are a part of the big family now, they are invited to come back whenever they want
They were accompanied by Ace and Cleo, two very well educated dogs
The work Andrea and Chiara did was very helpful in the project but also in the house
They are wonderful people… read more
They are a part of the big family now, they are invited to come back whenever they want
They were accompanied by Ace and Cleo, two very well educated dogs
The work Andrea and Chiara did was very helpful in the project but also in the house
They are wonderful people… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Chiara) for host
Catherine and Wouter welcomed us into their family and their project and for us it was a beautiful discovery. They are creating something great both in the structure of the house, which is designed with respect for the environment and with the use of ecological materials, and inside the house. We really appreciated the equality that is placed… read more
23 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben & Amber)
Ben and Amber are very nice people to have in your project. There where fitting in our family very well
Both are very friendly and hard working.
We loved to have you for a month guys and miss you a lot
Always welcome in our house
Both are very friendly and hard working.
We loved to have you for a month guys and miss you a lot
Always welcome in our house
(Excellent)
23 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ben & Amber) for host
We had an unforgettable experience here and really felt like the family was so easy to connect to we were invited to a wonderful festival, taught about the culture around and how they work as a family and we really came to appreciate how they treated us like we were family too, it was bitter sweet leaving, we will miss listening to 80s music on… read more
11 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Felipe & Niamh)
Felipe is a person you want in your project.
He is so enthusiastic, friendly, a very good cook, always busy making music, an experiment, a dish. Felipe brings humor and a good spirit in your family
We enjoyed having him for 4 monts, together with Niamh
We loved to have them back
He is so enthusiastic, friendly, a very good cook, always busy making music, an experiment, a dish. Felipe brings humor and a good spirit in your family
We enjoyed having him for 4 monts, together with Niamh
We loved to have them back
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Felipe & Niamh) for host
Thank you so much to Catherine and Wouter, and their family for welcoming us into their home and hearts! It was such a heartwarming and refreshing experience to be so welcomed, cared for, and entrusted to carry out tasks and learn new skills.
Catherine and Wouter have created a beautiful community that expands beyond expectations. Everyone is… read more
Catherine and Wouter have created a beautiful community that expands beyond expectations. Everyone is… read more
7 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Having Caroline in our family project was wonderful
She stayed for more than four months with us and we enjoyed every day of her stay
Caroline is a hard worker, she is always on time to start, very helpful and friendly
Caroline is eager to learn and is a fast learner
She is open to all the new workawayers that come to us
Caroline is the person… read more
She stayed for more than four months with us and we enjoyed every day of her stay
Caroline is a hard worker, she is always on time to start, very helpful and friendly
Caroline is eager to learn and is a fast learner
She is open to all the new workawayers that come to us
Caroline is the person… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
My time with Wouter and Catherine was truly amazing. They are both kind, warm and welcoming and I felt right at home. The project itself is really fun and interesting. Wouter is a great teacher who takes the time to explain what to do and the purpose behind it so you know how it fits into the overall project. Catherine is a really warm person and… read more
27 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shahida)
Having Ida in our project and family was a nice experience. Ida is a good worker, she helped us a lot in our project. In the beginning she was a bit shy and very quiet, but soon she felt comfortable together with the other workawayers. Ida cooked for us typically meals from Malaysia which are very good
(Very good)
18 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Shahida) for host
I had a wonderful experience with Catherine, Wouter, and their lovely family. They are so welcoming. Their house is a warm and friendly atmosphere for Workawayers. Together with other Workawayers, I had the opportunity to learn the art of strawbale building. Catherine and Wouter are genuinely passionate about their project, and their enthusiasm… read more
11 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke & Layla)
Layla and Luke are very friendly people who stayed 2 weeks with us. In that short time that helped us very well with our strawbales building
They fit in very easily and are part of the family and group in a very short time
Luke and Layla are friendly, cook very nice
They are a pleasure to have in our family, a lot of fun and humor
We love to have… read more
They fit in very easily and are part of the family and group in a very short time
Luke and Layla are friendly, cook very nice
They are a pleasure to have in our family, a lot of fun and humor
We love to have… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luke & Layla) for host
We had a great time at this workaway with Wouter and Catherine. It was our first workaway and we couldn't have pick a better place to start! They were both very friendly and accommodating, making our time feel like a home away from home.
Would definitely recommend to anyone to enjoy this experience!
Would definitely recommend to anyone to enjoy this experience!
29 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Izak & Claire)
Having Izak and his son Nicholas in our workawayteam was a very nice experience.
Coming from South Africa was special for us, we have such a good memory of our stay in Bela Bela
We got a lot of help from Izak and Nicholas
All that experience was so interesting and they are just very nice and friendly people
We hope guys to meet you again one day
Coming from South Africa was special for us, we have such a good memory of our stay in Bela Bela
We got a lot of help from Izak and Nicholas
All that experience was so interesting and they are just very nice and friendly people
We hope guys to meet you again one day
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Izak & Claire) for host
Katherina and Wouter Thank you so much for having me and my son Nicholas!. We had a great time helping you with the building work in the mornings and exploring the area in the afternoons. Katerina gave us bicycles to use and we especially enjoyed a day off to Bruges. The street party and meeting all the kind neighbours was a big highlight. All the… read more
3 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tony) for host
I spent about a month during the summer with Wouter, Catherine, their kids and a whole bunch of other people.
It was an interesting project; mainly working on putting together the wooden structural skeleton, and mounting it on metal plates going into the foundations, as well as through the floors/ceilings of the house.
It was very enjoyable with… read more
It was an interesting project; mainly working on putting together the wooden structural skeleton, and mounting it on metal plates going into the foundations, as well as through the floors/ceilings of the house.
It was very enjoyable with… read more
16 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Morena)
Morena is a very clever young woman that is eager to learn new skills. She's prepared to go out of her comfort zone. A really nice woman that's also cook very well. We had the opportunity to taste wonderful good Italian food.
We love to have you back in our family Morena. We keep in touch
We love to have you back in our family Morena. We keep in touch
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Morena) for host
my experience with Wouter and Catherine was awesome, I stayed for 1 months and I got the chance to stay with beautiful people and learn a lot from the work.
this was my first experience and I will come back 100%.
they're home is really close to the station so it's really easy to visit in the weekends.
the food I always really tasty...Italian… read more
this was my first experience and I will come back 100%.
they're home is really close to the station so it's really easy to visit in the weekends.
the food I always really tasty...Italian… read more
24 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca is a wonderful person to have in your family and project.
She is very friendly and helpful, working hard
Now she's part of our family, feels like a daughter. We hope sincerely to see her back
She is very friendly and helpful, working hard
Now she's part of our family, feels like a daughter. We hope sincerely to see her back
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
I had a wonderful experience with this family, it was wonderful to be able to work and learn from them about renovation and green building. The project is very interesting, I'm sorry I can't stay longer to see it finished, hope to see you again soon!!
19 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (anauert)
Antonia is a very good girl, she's working hard and is a delight to have in your family. She's very helpful, is able to cook meals. We want her back . She's very friendly and fits nice in our family and workawayer group
Have a nice year Antonia, you are so lovely 😍
Have a nice year Antonia, you are so lovely 😍
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (anauert) for host
I had such a great time in Baal, Belgium. Within two weeks I was able to learn quite a lot about renovating and eco-building. The atmosphere on the construction site was always pleasant. It was so fun to both work and socialize with the other workawayers from all over Europe. Us volunteers took turns cooking which was one of the many details I… read more
12 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabien)
It was a wonderful experience to have Fabien in our project.
He has a lot to bring, he knows a lot and likt to talk about it.
He is a generous and friendly youn man
Welcome to come back Fabien, we will miss your entertainment
He has a lot to bring, he knows a lot and likt to talk about it.
He is a generous and friendly youn man
Welcome to come back Fabien, we will miss your entertainment
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fabien) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was really a pleasure. I had the opportunity to meet wonderful people and help to work on a beautiful project. I stayed for 3 weeks and when I left I had the impression that I only arrived the day before. And if you want to discover Belgium you can take a bike to go to the train and discover beautiful… read more
12 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Thomas)
It was a very good experience to have all the help from Lucas during his 1 month if stay in our project.
He is a promising young engineer whom is eager to know and learn new things.
Thanks a lot Lucas, come back whenever you want
He is a promising young engineer whom is eager to know and learn new things.
Thanks a lot Lucas, come back whenever you want
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Thomas) for host
I've been here for one month during summer 2024, all I can say is : it was a grateful experience with a very nice family ! I recommend you to go live one of your best experience by joining them :)
4 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
It has been a pleasure for me to stay with this family for ten days. I was able to learn many things and to get to know more about a different way of living and some new habits. It was very nice to see the effort you put in trying to have a more sustainable lifestyle and it was very interesting to learn about your eco-house. It was also nice for… read more
3 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Clément & Violette) for host
I spent a very nice week workaway-ing with Wouter, Catherine and their family. They were super welcoming and easy-going, and the work was enjoyable.
I chose to spend a week with them as I'm interested in learning more about eco-building, and they took the time to show me the plans of their own projects, the pictures at different stages, brought me… read more
I chose to spend a week with them as I'm interested in learning more about eco-building, and they took the time to show me the plans of their own projects, the pictures at different stages, brought me… read more
28 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Riccardo)
Ricardo stayed 1 month in our family project.
He is an amazing young man with a lot of qualities
He is a very hard working person who is dedicated to the work he has to do. Ricardo loves to work outside, he is a strong person. Every morning he was ready to start. Ricardo is a very friendly and patient person. He is able to work with a lot of other… read more
He is an amazing young man with a lot of qualities
He is a very hard working person who is dedicated to the work he has to do. Ricardo loves to work outside, he is a strong person. Every morning he was ready to start. Ricardo is a very friendly and patient person. He is able to work with a lot of other… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Riccardo) for host
A fantastic family,I was with them for a month, thank you for all, I learned a lot about a manual job and improved my English, I spent unforgettable moments in front of beautiful fires. I met so many beautiful people, from all over the world and at the same time traveled around Europe and visited all of Belgium, hope to see you again soon. It was… read more
4 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adriano)
Adriano is a young man with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. He ask a lot of questions and talk all the time. You aren't get bored whit this fantastic guy around you.
He is very friendly and willing to learn. He helped a lot with the other workawayers. Andriano is also a good cleaner. He gave our bathroom a good clean
He is very friendly and willing to learn. He helped a lot with the other workawayers. Andriano is also a good cleaner. He gave our bathroom a good clean
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adriano) for host
It has been an amazing two weeks with Catherine, Wouter, the rest of his family and the rest of the workawayers.
They treated me great, you also have a lot of free time to explore the country, and I got along very well with the rest of the workawayers.
Thank you very much for hosting me Catherine, and company! I hope to see you again soon!
Hasta… read more
They treated me great, you also have a lot of free time to explore the country, and I got along very well with the rest of the workawayers.
Thank you very much for hosting me Catherine, and company! I hope to see you again soon!
Hasta… read more
20 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabelle & Cuyler)
It was a pleasure to have Isabelle and Cuyller in our family project
It was only a week but this joung couple is amazing. They have a lot of energy to help in what is needed. They helped a lot in what we call cleaning up the jungle. We have a old fence with big concrete poles that needed to be take out. Cuyller is such a strong young man. The Ork… read more
It was only a week but this joung couple is amazing. They have a lot of energy to help in what is needed. They helped a lot in what we call cleaning up the jungle. We have a old fence with big concrete poles that needed to be take out. Cuyller is such a strong young man. The Ork… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isabelle & Cuyler) for host
We were only with Catherine, Wouter and their family for 5 days but it felt like we were part of it by the end of the week. They run a tight ship, having hosted many workawayerrs over the past 7 years (as sweetly documented in a notebook you get to write in) but they are very warm and welcoming. Depending on how many workawayers are there during… read more
29 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Susannah) for host
I really enjoyed my time here! This was my first workaway in Europe, and I was warmly welcomed into this wonderful family. I felt comfortable and had a fun time learning from the family, working and having meals with them. I did various projects from weeding to sawing and sanding. I learned that having a coffee and cookie break mid-morning is a… read more
28 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Susannah)
We hade a good time, Suzannah! I (Wouter) really really appreciated the work, time, experience, knowledge, ... you added to the work we did on the windows , building the scaffolding, working in the garden, ... The way you just fit into the whole was very cool. You know where we live, if you are looking for a place to stay :)
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgina)
George is a very open, hardworking young girl. She stayed only one week what is definitely to short. We hope to see her back, she fits very good in our project and family
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (corinelli)
Corin is a very friendly handy young girl with a lot of talents. It was really a pleasure to have her in our family and project. She worked on our outside wall to give it the final layer. It looks wonderful. Corin is also a very good cook.
We absolutely love to have her back in our family
We absolutely love to have her back in our family
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis Eduardo)
Luis is a very friendly young man who helped us very very well. He is a quiet person and always ready to help out. We enjoyed it to have him in the project for almost one month. Mostly Luis worked outdoor in our garden.
(Very good)
14 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
Luis is a very friendly young man that wants to learn a lot of new skills. He is a quiet person. With some help he can prepare a meal . He is a good helper to work in the kitchen, in the garden, to clean the terras.
(Very good)
13 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
Mi primer Workaway. Ha sido una experiencia increible: he podido conocer personas maravillosas, vivir experiencias hermosas y crecer en muchas areas de mi vida. Catherine es una persona super atenta. Woulter es un tío super inteligente y simpatico. Sus hijos son muy abiertos. En particular Andreas, a quién lo conoci dias antes de irme pero que… read more
8 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Francesco)
this family is absolutely very nice to have in your project. Eva and Ciccio and there children are very friendly, hardworking, and can cook fabulous italian dishes. It was such a good time together, we are already missing them a lot, especially the children they bring such a young atmosphere in the project.
The jobs Eva and Ciccio did are,… read more
The jobs Eva and Ciccio did are,… read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Milena) for host
PEOPLE
Catherine and Wouter are great, as well Simon, Andreas and Hannah…I wish I had more time with them!
They are welcoming and since the first day I felt part of the family.
You can have really interesting talks with them, they are curious people and they lived many experience in South Africa!
PLACE-LOCATION
The place is really nice with an… read more
Catherine and Wouter are great, as well Simon, Andreas and Hannah…I wish I had more time with them!
They are welcoming and since the first day I felt part of the family.
You can have really interesting talks with them, they are curious people and they lived many experience in South Africa!
PLACE-LOCATION
The place is really nice with an… read more
3 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Milena)
Milena is a very nice person to have in your project. She is very friendly, calm, have a lot of working energy, can cook very well
We are eager to meet with her again. One week was to short
We are eager to meet with her again. One week was to short
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Davy)
Davy is really a nice person to have in your project. He is a hardworking man with a lot of humor.
He is a very good painter, works very nice in our garden, can fix bikes as the best. He is friendly, helpful,calm,
He is a very good painter, works very nice in our garden, can fix bikes as the best. He is friendly, helpful,calm,
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Davy) for host
I hed An great experience with the family , Wouter,Catherine,Andreas,Simon,Hannah,Nelson, Cherpa, there was always An good and open conversation, the working instructions where very clear so you don't need any worry about the work, be advised when you still sleepy @ morning ask twice 😁 so you don't do anythong wrong dat was not asked about 😄 this… read more
3 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ali Efe)
Efe is a quick learner, he is q good helper in our project
It is very nice to have this young boy around. He is very open about his culture and want to learn about ours as well.
It is very nice to have this young boy around. He is very open about his culture and want to learn about ours as well.
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Yannick)
Yannick is a very nice person to have on your project. He really wants to learn a lot. We had a lot of fun together. It was so nice to hear him make music with the others workawayers. Always in for an ice cream. He was always ready and in a good mood to start the day of work and work hard.
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Yannick) for host
For 3 weeks, I had a great time with them. Catherine and Wouter are very welcoming persons and very cultured. They really know what they do. As it was my first Workaway experience if you want to know more about nature, gardening, and taking care of a household, this is the place. It's been so nice to hangout with the other Workawayers too. Also we… read more
29 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Theo) for host
What a wonderful time I had, even though it was for only two weeks! My experience with the Janssens has been one I'll definitely never forget. They made me feel at home from the very first day; I loved everyone's open and calm nature, and the simple life the family leads. Catherine and Wouter were always available if you needed help during or… read more
4 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Having Andrew in our family and project was such nice experience. He is a very gentle young man with a lot of courage. He works very good and is careful with the materials he used. Andrew is very helpful in the house as well. We had the opportunity to taste american dishes, he is a good cook. We had a lot of talks about a lot of topics. Andrew is… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
It was a wonderful time spending a month with the family.
Right from the start I could sense the trust they had in me. If I didn't know how to work something, they always gave clear instructions. I ended up helping with all sorts of tasks including: gardening, mowing, setting up the hanging garden, cutting wood, wiring and plumbing.
My first two… read more
Right from the start I could sense the trust they had in me. If I didn't know how to work something, they always gave clear instructions. I ended up helping with all sorts of tasks including: gardening, mowing, setting up the hanging garden, cutting wood, wiring and plumbing.
My first two… read more
28 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gaia) for host
I am very happy to have chosen this great family and the project they are carrying out for my first Workaway experience.
We worked on the construction of the house, and some days we did some gardening. Some activities may seem hard but there is always music and good vibes, so the morning passes quickly. They comply with the agreement. We work in… read more
We worked on the construction of the house, and some days we did some gardening. Some activities may seem hard but there is always music and good vibes, so the morning passes quickly. They comply with the agreement. We work in… read more
31 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Gaia)
Gaia is a wonderfull symphatic lovely hard working young women. She 's bringing the sun in your project. We loved to have you among us Gaia and hope to see you back
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pau)
Pau is a very hard working and very nice young man to have in your project. We had a very nice time togheter. Two weeks was to short, we love to have you back Pau
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Pau) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I must say it exceeded my expectations!
The family was amazing and made you feel like home. It was great to spend time with them and also all the Workawayers from different countries. I was able to learn lots of things from all the countries of the Workawayers and Belgium, I come back home with some new… read more
The family was amazing and made you feel like home. It was great to spend time with them and also all the Workawayers from different countries. I was able to learn lots of things from all the countries of the Workawayers and Belgium, I come back home with some new… read more
16 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Davide & Alessio) for host
It was our first Workaway experience and we can definitely say that not only did it stand up to the expectations but even exceeded them! Wouter,Catherine and their family were great and made this experience unique.
As to the work, it doesn't require any special skill but only goodwill. Get ready to get dirty and have a lot of fun ;)
As to the work, it doesn't require any special skill but only goodwill. Get ready to get dirty and have a lot of fun ;)
16 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide & Alessio)
working and living with Davide and Alessio was such a good experience. There are very hard working guys with a lot off energie. There are very social and friendly. The are also very good cooks. They love to learn new languages and for now they learn dutch: Slagroom was the favorite word. We had a lot of fun togheter and we are allready missing you… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Guibert)
We had in real live contact and made arrangements for a long stay. After that we had some more contact true whats App and close to the moment of starting we didn't hear anything any more. We really hope everything is ok with you Eloise
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show)
7 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Hi Nicolas, I accidentally stumbled upon your profile. How is it going there?
But since this is ment to give feedback, here we go: Nicolas was a hard worker, very open en communicative, and, as an architect, very interested in the concept of straw bale building. Together with the British guys you managed to cover the whole roof with tiles in 2… read more
But since this is ment to give feedback, here we go: Nicolas was a hard worker, very open en communicative, and, as an architect, very interested in the concept of straw bale building. Together with the British guys you managed to cover the whole roof with tiles in 2… read more
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
This was our first experience volunteering and we have to say that it couldn’t be better. We stayed there for 10 days
and if we had could we would have stayed longer. Since the first moment we arrived we felt totally at home. Catherine and Wouter are very friendly and open-minded people, they have a vast cultural baggage and they taught us a lot… read more
and if we had could we would have stayed longer. Since the first moment we arrived we felt totally at home. Catherine and Wouter are very friendly and open-minded people, they have a vast cultural baggage and they taught us a lot… read more
29 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (EGE) for host
It was my first workaway experience.I am very lucky that i found this place and since i am an architect i learned many things about a strawbale buildings . Wouter and Catherine explained the every detail things very well.
It was so nice to be a part of the family :)
Thank you 🦋
It was so nice to be a part of the family :)
Thank you 🦋
29 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (EGE)
Ege is a very friendly enthusiastic young women with a good energy. We had a lot of fun while working together.
She fits very well in our family and helped a lot. Ege made us nice Turkish dishes. She is eager to learn a lot.
A wonderful person to have in our project. Thank you a lot Ege
She fits very well in our family and helped a lot. Ege made us nice Turkish dishes. She is eager to learn a lot.
A wonderful person to have in our project. Thank you a lot Ege
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrei & Jane)
Andrei and Jane are a very open minded hard working couple. It was very nice to have them in our family and project. They are very interesting in the all project as they want to build there house with the same techniques. We talked a lot and we enjoyed very much to have them here. We hope to visit you in your project some day.
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Andrei & Jane) for host
Our stay there was our first workaway experience and we loved it!
We stayed in a big tent with electricity and wifi and helped with plastering the walls, finishing the floors and working on the ceiling and occasionally helping in the garden and cooking (on a schedule). Everyone, the family and helpers, is eating together at the big table for… read more
We stayed in a big tent with electricity and wifi and helped with plastering the walls, finishing the floors and working on the ceiling and occasionally helping in the garden and cooking (on a schedule). Everyone, the family and helpers, is eating together at the big table for… read more
12 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tinka) for host
We, two friends, volunteered for a week and after the first day we already felt part of the family. They are super welcoming, and we could easily sit for hours talking on the terrace. They were also super flexible with our veganism and we had a lot of fun using all their vegetables from the garden. The work is super fun as well and Wouter is… read more
1 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tinka)
Tinka is a very enthusiastic woman . She brought a good energy together with her friend Eluna. She is a very good worker and is not afraid of using heavy machines. The job in our eco building is very well done. Both are good cooks as well so we were lucky to taste a lot of nice meals. We love to have you back Tinka
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host
This was my first experience as a workawayer, and I really enjoyed it !
This eco-building project is nice and very interesting. Moreover the Catherine, Wouter and their children are such nice people. I spent a lot of good time with them and I look forward to come back again.
This eco-building project is nice and very interesting. Moreover the Catherine, Wouter and their children are such nice people. I spent a lot of good time with them and I look forward to come back again.
1 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
We are very happy to have met Pierre. He is a very good worker, very nice person to have in your family. We enjoyed this 3 weeks together a lot. We had nice talks and we worked very good together. He is a quiet person who is very respectful. We will miss you Pierre, and love to have you back.
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Eluna)
Eluna is a very nice person. She have already a lot of travel experience and is a very open minded woman. Together with her friend Tinka she's bringing a good vibe in our project. We had a lot of fun. She is also a very good worker who is not afraid of heavy work even with machines. We had a very good time together. We hope to have you back Eluna
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Karin) for host
This was a great first work away experience!
It where 7 very nice days with lots of new experience. I felt very welcome and had good conversations.
I learned some great new cleaning techniques from Cathrine. Wouter showed me how he build the house, both very interesting. When I had time off I could borrow a bike or make a camp fire!
I will come… read more
It where 7 very nice days with lots of new experience. I felt very welcome and had good conversations.
I learned some great new cleaning techniques from Cathrine. Wouter showed me how he build the house, both very interesting. When I had time off I could borrow a bike or make a camp fire!
I will come… read more
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Karin)
It was very nice to have Karin here for a week. She is very friendly, hardworking person. Karin fits very wel in our family and project. We hope to see her again next summer
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
I had a great time staying with Catherine and her family! I wish I could have stayed longer, because they are just so kind and welcoming. I still learned a lot about their amazing project and the work was fun too. I can definitely recommend to stay there and I really hope to visit them again next year!
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cristiano Jasper) for host
You can learn a lot about ecobuildings and recycling with them. Catherine is eager to understand and help us regarding our travel needs. This is quite a valuable thing. They are a nice, openminded, easygoing couple with 3 amazing kids and lots of interesting projects! An excellent host, for sure. A special family in flanders. The accomodations are… read more
21 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristiano Jasper)
Chris is a nice person to work with. He is a hard working person who sees a lot of work. He is not afraid to take initiative. It was a nice time, only to short
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alicia & DAVID) for host
This project symbolizes being part of a beautiful and very organized family. Our first workaway experience could not have been better! In addition to participating in the construction of his house and maintenance of his garden, we participated in a host of activities: painting on canvas, cooking, skateboard, hockey, jumper, an afternoon of BBQ… read more
20 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia & DAVID)
Alice and Dave are very good, nice and friendly people. They stay for 3 weeks in our family and project. Alice and Dave helped us da lot ! They are wonderfull with the lime we put on the walls in the 2 rooms. Alice and Dave are also very good in serving wonderfull mexican food:) We had a very good time toghetter and we hope to see them back soon
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nitay & Tamar) for host
We had such a good time with Catherine, Wouter and the children. From the first moment we felt home. They where kind and thoughtful, and we had a lot of interesting chat. We learn a lot about life from them. The kids are awsome(!) funny and super friendly. The area is rural, quiet and beautiful, and they helped us with advices and bikes for… read more
