Sunlight streams through an old window, casting a warm glow over a rustic windowsill with plants, a candle holder, and countryside visible outside. Peaceful scene.
A man stands in a grassy field holding gloves, near stacked boards and a wooden compost bin, with leafless trees and a small shed in the background.
Three women are installing a ceiling panel. One uses a drill, another holds up the panel, and the third secures it, all appearing focused and collaborative.
A group of people team up to carry a wooden pallet outdoors. One man sits cheerfully on the pallet, laughing, while everyone else wears gloves.
A small orange cabin with white trim, surrounded by trees and greenery. A dirt path, lined with bricks, leads to the open front door.
A man and child work together outdoors, digging a hole in the grassy ground with a shovel. They are surrounded by nature and wooden fencing, bonding.
A row of instant photo prints is pinned to a wooden beam, displaying various people and moments. String lights hang below, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
A cozy, rustic room with wooden beams and brick walls. Several people sit around tables eating and talking. Warm lighting, books, flowers, and decorations create a homey atmosphere.
A child wearing an orange construction helmet builds a brick wall indoors. The room contains ladders, hardhats, construction plans, and shelves, suggesting ongoing renovation work.
This is a colored pencil drawing of a farm with several buildings, gardens, trees, fenced fields, a pond, and distant wooded hills in the background.
A beautiful tabby cat with striking green eyes sits on a table covered in Dutch text, surrounded by a cozy, softly-lit room with hanging lights.
A person wearing ear protection and a red jacket is using a circular saw to cut a wooden plank outdoors in a garden surrounded by greenery.
Cozy living-dining area with a beige sofa, wooden table, white chairs, pink walls, wicker lamp, rustic shelf, large window, and scenic outdoor field view.
A group of seven people sit outdoors on a bench, smiling and enjoying ice cream cones together. Trees and houses are visible in the background.
A group of people are gathered around a table, enjoying a meal together. The atmosphere appears warm, cozy, and joyful in a rustic setting.
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Join our community on a historical farm in Maasbree, Netherlands

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Netherlands to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, we are Elly, Sander, Wouter, Rolinda, and Niels, and together with our children Willem, Roos, Cato, Otis, and Rhea, we have started our non-profit, organic, and freehold community on a beautiful historic farm in Maasbree, the Netherlands.

    Our project consists of seven communal homes, one hectare of permaculture landscape, a workshop, studios, and a community meeting space. There is also a fire pit and a 200-year-old small bakery. The farm is also home to two pigs, eight chickens, three dogs, and two cats. We have many animals visiting, such as birds, bats, owls, rabbits, butterflies, and more. For us, it is first and foremost important to connect with each other and to live and work together from that connection. Permaculture and Ubuntu are our way of life. Caring for the earth, the people, and sharing fairly. And having lots of fun together!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    sustainable living and building, historical farm, permaculture, equal descisionmaking, living and starting an equal community,awareness, consent, buildingskills.

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Help

    Help

    - Maintaining the farm
    - Working in the vegetable garden and permaculture garden
    - Cooking once a week

    We're maintaining the beautiful historic farmhouse and preparing the spaces for use. We're also preparing the mini-campsite for the new season. We're also working on the creation of the permaculture garden and have a small vegetable patch.

    We'll start together at 8:30 am. We'll have an opening round where you can share how things are going and what you're looking forward to that day. We'll then coordinate who will be working where.
    We work Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. These days we work together from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, and on Fridays we work until 1:00 pm. We collaborate with all the volunteers (approximately 6) and members of the community. Weekends and afternoons are free.

    One day a week you'll cook for the group, either alone or with another volunteer, and on all other days, we'll cook for you. We often eat together, but there is also the option to eat in your own cottage/accommodation if you want a bit more peace and quiet.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have a really nice furnished house to stay in, sharing with 3 persons max. These little houses contain 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a kitchen/living room. There will be 3 organic and mostly vegetarian meals a day. On the weekends there will be no cook but there will be ingredients available to help yourself.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We as a community really like to eat, laugh, and work together on the farm. We also love making campfire and making music together. Playing is high on our to do list because we have a lot of children on the farm and they teach us how to not get too serious ;). In the area is mostly farming landscape, you can go for walks, to the city Venlo and visiting river the Maas. There is a busstop nearby (6 mins walk) going to Venlo Centraal, trainstation. We also have bikes available to use.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a good WiFi connection in our shared community space

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have 2 camper spots available and in summertime also 6 places for tents.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 813778184935

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A man stands in a grassy field holding gloves, near stacked boards and a wooden compost bin, with leafless trees and a small shed in the background.
Three women are installing a ceiling panel. One uses a drill, another holds up the panel, and the third secures it, all appearing focused and collaborative.
A group of people team up to carry a wooden pallet outdoors. One man sits cheerfully on the pallet, laughing, while everyone else wears gloves.
A small orange cabin with white trim, surrounded by trees and greenery. A dirt path, lined with bricks, leads to the open front door.
A man and child work together outdoors, digging a hole in the grassy ground with a shovel. They are surrounded by nature and wooden fencing, bonding.
A row of instant photo prints is pinned to a wooden beam, displaying various people and moments. String lights hang below, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
A cozy, rustic room with wooden beams and brick walls. Several people sit around tables eating and talking. Warm lighting, books, flowers, and decorations create a homey atmosphere.
A child wearing an orange construction helmet builds a brick wall indoors. The room contains ladders, hardhats, construction plans, and shelves, suggesting ongoing renovation work.
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This is a colored pencil drawing of a farm with several buildings, gardens, trees, fenced fields, a pond, and distant wooded hills in the background.
A beautiful tabby cat with striking green eyes sits on a table covered in Dutch text, surrounded by a cozy, softly-lit room with hanging lights.
A person wearing ear protection and a red jacket is using a circular saw to cut a wooden plank outdoors in a garden surrounded by greenery.
Cozy living-dining area with a beige sofa, wooden table, white chairs, pink walls, wicker lamp, rustic shelf, large window, and scenic outdoor field view.
A group of seven people sit outdoors on a bench, smiling and enjoying ice cream cones together. Trees and houses are visible in the background.
A group of people are gathered around a table, enjoying a meal together. The atmosphere appears warm, cozy, and joyful in a rustic setting.
Sunlight streams through an old window, casting a warm glow over a rustic windowsill with plants, a candle holder, and countryside visible outside. Peaceful scene.

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