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Dear Workawayers,
Welcome to our profile!
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*We’ve hosted several Workawayers and learned that our place is only suitable for couples or two friends willing to share a double bed. The farm help here is physically demanding, and one person alone cannot take over the tasks we’d like to delegate. Since joining the platform, we’ve received a large number of messages. To make things manageable, we now only consider applicants with clear experience in horses, farming, or other physically demanding work.*
We’re running a small hobby farm located just outside Amsterdam, in the beautiful Dutch countryside. Our little animal kingdom includes chickens, sheep, cats, dogs, ducks, horses, and mini cows - so an animal-loving attitude is a must! 🐴🐶🐓
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
LGBTQ
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Self development
Farming
Languages
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Plant care
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During your stay with us, you'll have the chance to experience everyday life in the Dutch countryside while still being close to Amsterdam - one of Europe’s most vibrant and diverse cities. I would love to show you around in this amazing city where I have been living the last 8 years. You'll get a glimpse into both traditional Dutch farm life and modern Dutch culture.
We live a 15 minute walk away from the Zaanse Schans which is a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. It's an open-air museum and historic neighborhood that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Dutch life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
You’ll also learn about animal care, sustainable living, and (if you're interested) basic horse training techniques. If you want to practice Dutch, we’d be happy to help - but we also speak fluent English. We’re always curious to learn about your culture too, so feel free to bring your own stories, recipes, or traditions!
Help
Most importantly, you're not afraid to get your hands dirty and you genuinely enjoy spending time with animals.
Typical Tasks You Might Help With:
- Feeding the animals
- Cleaning animal areas (stables, chicken coop, paddocks, aquarium, etc.)
- Brushing and socializing the horses
- Playing with our dogs, who always love attention
- Weeding and watering plants
- Cleaning the apartment and helping with the cats
- (Optional) Do you have experience with social media or marketing? I’ve always wanted to start a channel for the farm but never had the time - maybe we can bring it to life together!
We’re flexible, so if there’s something you’re good at or would love to try, just let us know! We're always open to ideas and happy to create a experience that suits your strengths and interests.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
While my home in Amsterdam is being renovated, I’m temporarily living in a separate apartment right next to the main house on the farm. That’s where you’ll be staying too - you’ll have your own bedroom and private bathroom, and most of the time the apartment will be all yours, as I work full-time running my own company (usually from 7:00 to 16:00 or later). Two friendly cats live with me, so some help taking care of them would be greatly appreciated.
The apartment has everything you need to feel comfortable: a washing machine/dryer, a well-equipped kitchen, and plenty of space to relax. We’ll make sure there’s always enough food and drinks stocked for you.
We’re located just 45 minutes from Amsterdam, a combination of a short bike ride and train journey - so you get the best of both worlds: quiet rural life and the vibrant city nearby!
My mother is a fantastic cook and will do her best to prepare meals for you as often as possible. With her Dutch-Indonesian background, she’s skilled in both Dutch and Asian cuisine. Please take into account that me. my brother and my father are very busy running our own construction company next to the farm. Therefore, we don't always eat together. Most of the time, you will eat by yoursef or with me in our shared appartment. We’ll make sure there’s plenty of food and drinks available so you can cook for yourself when my mom is not able to. You're welcome to give us a list of ingredients you’d like, or you can join us on grocery trips to pick out everything you need.
Looking forward to meeting you and sharing our farm life with you! 🌿
Warm greetings,
Emmi
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
There are two cats living at the appartment, so your pet should be okay with cats. Furthermore, there are many other animals at the farm, please take that into account when bringing a pet!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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