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17 Jun 2025
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Description
Hi there!
My name is Anneke, self-employed business coach, age 55, happily living in the country side with my dogs, cat, sheep, goat, Guinneafowl, chickens, ducks and geese.
In 2016, my ‘permaculture journey’ began: I bought a plot of land (almost 1.5 ha) in the southeast of the Netherlands, close to the Belgian border. The land had a tiny old farmhouse on it. I read books by Bill Mollison and Martin Crawford and started transforming the terrain to create a food forest- and permaculture-based system. I took a year-long Permaculture Design Course and found that the Permaculture Principles (care for people, care for the earth, fair share) are best practiced with others. It has been one big journey to enjoy.
In 2022, I welcomed my first WorkAway guests and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, which prompted me to continue hosting throughout 2023! Following a turbulent 2024 when I was unable to accommodate guests, I'm delighted to offer WorkAway stays once again in 2025.
Are you interested in taking part in this permaculture-exploring journey for a while, sharing your thoughts, knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm? Do you enjoy camping and being active outdoors? I would love to hear from you! There is a fast (fiber-optic) internet connection here, so digital nomads are welcome!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Technology
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Farming
Self development
Charity work
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to learn about permaculture design, small eco-footprint living, and experimenting with growing, processing, and building using reclaimed and bio-based materials. Additionally, you'll gain experience in conserving harvest through dehydrating, fermenting, and pickling food.
Help
I could use some help in the edible garden, tending to the orchard and woods, and designing and building facilities with recycled materials. This includes creating shelters for the sheep and storage for garden tools, as well as growing and processing bio-based materials.
I love nature and all living creatures. People say I am easygoing and genuinely interested in others.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
You will be staying in a tiny caravan, or if the caravan is already taken by another WorkAwayer, in a 4-person tent. There is an outdoor shower with hot water and an outdoor shelter/kitchen built with WorkAway help. Laundry facilities are provided, and there is an indoor toilet in the house, which is shared. Meals (vegan), coffee, and tea are provided on working days.
What else ...
If you love being in nature and are a morning person (I get up between 5 and 6), this is a great place to stay. Starry nights, quiet surroundings, greenery, and wildlife make it special. The area is ideal for walking and cycling. You can borrow my bicycle and trekking tent to explore the region on weekends. The bus to the nearest train station (Weert) takes 30 minutes, and the bus stop is a 15-minute walk away (with a limited schedule).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
glass fiber connection 400 mbp/s and up
Space for parking camper vans
only small vans up to 5,5 meter
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (10)
During our work, we were able to learn a lot, and acquire new knowledge necessary for understanding the country way of life. Both the work at home and in her garden were very instructive for us.
All this combined with… read more
They are complementary to each other: Lola initiates (always in action mode) and Clara thinks things through (risk management) so most of the time the result is outstanding. Some of the jobs they carried out: painting the ceiling of the loft/living room, sewing a cover for the… read more
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During our work, we were able to learn a lot, and acquire new knowledge necessary for understanding the country way of life. Both the work at home and in her garden were very instructive for us.
All this combined with… read more
They are complementary to each other: Lola initiates (always in action mode) and Clara thinks things through (risk management) so most of the time the result is outstanding. Some of the jobs they carried out: painting the ceiling of the loft/living room, sewing a cover for the… read more
Emanuele:… read more
She… read more
They have participated in a construction project (using recuperated materials) and were very committed it. Also they were always ready to help in… read more
Amal, thank you so much for your stay… read more
Anneke coordinated with me and picked me up from the metro station. She welcomed me not only in her home, but also with her heart. I felt that every creature living on Anneke's farm was so fortunate and happy to be alive in… read more
Her place is really peaceful, I had time to share very nice and funny moments with her, and time with myself in a very confortable tent. It was my first workaway and for sure I don't regret it! I had a great time, I met many cute animals and… read more
