Help around our big piece of land while learning about food forests, permaculture and gardening in Boeschepe, France

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a couple - Mathias and Siska (belgian) - living just over the border in France. Two years ago we bought a big piece of land that was neglected for a lot of years. When we visited the place for the first time we saw the potential of a foodforest-like project. So the last two years we started to trim trees, try to get the brambles under control, we planted a mixed hedge, a little orchard, starten an allotment and so on. We try to live by the permaculture principles. We are also interested in building with mud and clay. We did some workaway ourselves and it was such a nice experience to learn and exchange al sort of things (culture, language, games, skills, stories... ) that we really want to try it as a host this time.
    We can accommodate 2 people in the yurt. Kitchen and bathroom is in the house.
    We're renovating a caravan at the moment to turn into an outside kitchen.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have travelled a lot ourselves so lot's of stories to exchange. We still have a lot to learn ourselves but have a good basic knowledge on foodforests, permaculture and gardening and are experimenting all the time.
    Mathias is a technician so you can learn a lot from him.
    Siska is more the plants and flowers lady. She's also an illustrator so learning to draw or making art together can also happen.
    Our mother thong is Dutch but we also speak English and French. Mathias speaks also basic German and Siska a little Spanish.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have so many ideas but too few hands... And thats why we would like some help. Help could be all sorts of things, depending on the season and the projects we are doing.
    Trimming trees, helping in the garden, harvesting, processing the harvest, walking the dog, help with a clay oven, planting trees, help with construction, help thinking and designing our foodforestgarden,…
    So people with knowledge of plants, trees, gardening, permaculture, building, mudbuilding, construction, ... are very welcome. No knowledge but you love getting your hands dirty and love to be outside than you're also more than welcome. Exchanging ideas, dreams and stories around the campfire is also an important task!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can offer you your own room and bed in our house or in our yurt in the garden garden.
    We are no vegetarians but love veggie and vegan food as well. We love to cook and learn new things!
    A hot meal in the evening can be provided but during the day (during the week) we are at work so you would have to take care of your own meal. You could go 'shopping' in the garden or check the fridge. And also : the best bakery in town is just a 5min walk away and they sell a lot more than just bread.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lots of nice villages (French en Belgium ones) and places are just a few kilometers away. We have bikes that you can borrow or we could even bring you somewhere with the car if needed.
    We are situated in the very beautiful, hilly area: French Flanders, à la frontière!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Pets are welcome if they don't hurt our cat or chickens (who roam around freely most of the time). We also have a big male dog of our own (see pictures).

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    3 hours/day, 5 days/week

Host ref number: 785477486953

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