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We are mother and father of 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren, Jolanda a nurse and Herman businessman/farmer, with a broad interest in the world around, loving life and people. We have a nice rural place 5 km from a village, 12 from a railwaystation and 25 from Groningen a studentscity in the North of Holland
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
We are openminded couple with a view on organic farming and protecting our planet. Our way of life is as sustainable as possible. We like to host other people and learn from their culture. We like music and other culture of various kind of people.
on our 3ha organic farm we are open for people who want to learn and work on the countrieside with organic farming and animalcare. The help is related to organic farming. All aspects of this will be experienced. Helping in the fields, repairing fences, animal feeding and taking care. Cutting the hedges, weed pulling, making hay, help in the fruitgarden etc. etc.
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Western Frisian: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Russian: Beginner
We have own room in our wooden house with seperate bathroom and relaxing room. Wifi is available.
We do have normal hours with breaks. Mostly we do have a small trip on Friday, Saturdatafternoon and Sundays are free. We like non-smoking and enthousiastic people. We see workaway as an exchange of work against hosting and food. Although we do our utmost to create a nice admosfere, if you look for a holiday. Please look for an other opportunity.
Sometimes work is hard, wet, muddy hot or dirty. Because it's a farm.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
One
maximum 5 hours a day, 4 1/2 days a week
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