Warm and welcoming family living in the beautiful village of Boijl, Netherlands

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  We are a warm and welcoming family of eight, spread over three generations, living in the beautiful village of Boijl in the north of the Netherlands. Our farmhouse is located close to the stunning Drents-Friese Wold National Park, one of the largest nature reserves in the country. We enjoy the peace and space of rural life and love sharing it with people from all over the world.
  
  We are not a business or an organisation. We are simply a family working together to improve our farmhouse and land while enjoying nature, our animals and family life
  
  Our Project
  
  We are looking for someone who enjoys helping with a variety of tasks around our farmhouse. No two days are the same, and there is always something different to do.
  
  Welcome to our 1700s farmhouse!
  
  We live in a beautiful old farmhouse dating back to around 1700, and there is always something to repair, renovate or create. We love the idea of Workaway and meeting people who enjoy practical work, learning new skills and being part of a project.
  
  At the moment, we are mainly working on the inside of the farmhouse: renovating bathrooms, laying laminate flooring, painting and finishing walls, installing lights, putting up shelves and many other smaller projects.
  
  Outside, there is plenty to do as well: building fences, painting, repairing and relaying paving, building wooden shelters, clearing land for a future living unit, maintaining the garden and working in the vegetable garden.
  
  In March 2027, we will start a much bigger project: replacing the roof of one of our outbuildings. This will be quite a job and a great opportunity for someone interested in construction and renovation.
  
  We are especially looking for someone who enjoys working with tools, is practical, curious and likes learning by doing. You don’t have to be a professional — enthusiasm and a willingness to help are much more important.
  
  We hope you’ll enjoy not only helping us with our projects, but also sharing our home, surroundings and everyday life. And hopefully, when you leave, you can look back and think: “I helped make that!” 😊

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Fitness

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We enjoy meeting people from different countries and learning about their cultures, traditions and ways of life. We believe that sharing experiences, stories and meals together is one of the best parts of the Workaway experience.
  
  As a family, we live close to nature and value kindness, respect and a balanced lifestyle. While we are not religious, we do have a spiritual outlook on life and appreciate meaningful conversations about nature, personal growth and different perspectives. At the same time, we fully respect everyone’s own beliefs and way of life.
  
  During your stay, you’ll experience Dutch family life in the countryside, surrounded by forests, wildlife and farm animals. We’d also be happy to show you the beautiful Drents-Friese Wold National Park and introduce you to the local area.
  
  We hope that by living and working together, we can all learn from one another and create lasting memories.

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  Help

  You will never have to do these tasks alone — we will work together, help you along the way and show you how things are done.
  
  * Renovating bathrooms
  * Laying laminate flooring
  * Painting and finishing walls
  * Installing lights
  * Putting up shelves and bookcases
  * General repairs and maintenance
  * Working with tools and assisting with renovation projects
  * Building and installing fencing
  * Painting and outdoor maintenance
  * Repairing and relaying sections of paving
  * Building wooden sheds or shelters
  * Clearing land for an additional living unit
  * Garden and green-space maintenance
  * Working in the vegetable garden
  * Caring for the animals
  * Helping with general household tasks
  * Preparing evening meals and/or helping with cooking
  * Helping with the replacement of the roof of an outbuilding, starting in March 2027

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Polish: Fluent
  Danish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  During your stay, you will have your own comfortable and private caravan, located on our property. The caravan is clean, cosy and fully furnished, offering you a peaceful place to relax after a day’s work.
  
  The shower, toilet and washing machine are located in a nearby outbuilding, just a short walk from the caravan.
  
  We provide bed linen, towels and access to reliable high-speed Wi-Fi. You are welcome to enjoy our garden and outdoor spaces, where you can relax and take in the peaceful countryside.
  
  Our farmhouse is situated in the quiet village of Boijl, on the edge of the beautiful Drents-Friese Wold National Park. It’s the perfect place for anyone who enjoys nature, walking, cycling and a slower pace of life.
  
  Meals are shared with our family doring the week. We provide three meals a day, snacks, cafe and drinks throughout the day. You’re always welcome to join us for meals, as we enjoy eating together and getting to know each other. Your accommodation includes a fully equipped private kitchen.
  On weekends, we are free to do our own thing, so everyone usually goes their own way. This means that meals are irregular in our household, so it is best that you arrange your own meals. We will provide you with groceries so that you can prepare your own food.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of space for a campervan. It can be parked on grass with a solid foundation underneath, so there is no risk of it sinking. Electricity is also available. You can use the shower in the nearby outbuilding, just a short walk away.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Somer & Mini

  

  Fraser & Nala

  Kip 🐓 chicken

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