Help around the farmhouse in Diepenveen, Netherlands

Netherlands

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Note; work at the moment consists mostly of working in the garden and mostly ordering the wood and tools in the barn. Still got some work on the Tiny house, but don't expect to much of that (unless you are a carpenter ;) ). Also we want to build a fence around the area so the chicken can have more space to enjoy their lives.

My name is Simon Warta, 34 years old, adventurous Dutchmen who enjoys the freedom of living out of town. I live in an old farmhouse with my housemates Gerdine and Heleen.

At the farm house I live I am now building a Tiny House/gypsy wagon. This is a great project where I do like to spend my free time on. The project is quite big so that is why I am looking for a helping hand. At the moment I'm busy with the inside and also there needs to be some work on the roof done. There's some electricity jobs, but also not unimportant there's ordering works to do.

Next to the wagon there are some jobs need/or just fun to do in the garden.

As a job for myself I am a social worker in psychiatry. Which I will be doing some days in the week, so you need to be someone who can manage your own time a bit.

Join if you like to have a lot of working freedom, know how to build and use tools for woodwork.

At night we can make campfires have good conversations about the weather or how to save the world. Or just drink beer or wine.

We offer a maximum stay of two weeks.

See you soon!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will live with us in a great house, close to the city Deventer, with me and my house mates. You hang out with us and have all the Freedom you want. You can always use my bike.

You can learn skills in building, planning and creating the tiny house.
Help
Help building a tiny house, different kind of jobs from building, lumber help, painting, planning and all in between.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
Heleen likes to learn Spanish so it would be an extra plus if you can teach a bit.
Accommodation
You have your own room, shared bathroom & kitchen in a classic Dutch house. See the pictures.
What else ...
You can enjoy the forest, with my mountain bike, walking is great around here. The city Deventer is close a great city with a great historical center.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Perfect office room with view on the garden.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 1-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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20/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Alba Aida & Robert) for host

If we had to summarize our stay at Simon's we would say we both fell in love with him. He treated us, from the very begginig, as we were close friends. He made us feel like at home and trusted us in a way that only very mature and advanced people can.

We had the chance to chop wood, to build a beautiful cristal green house (which we specially… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alba Aida & Robert)

I find it hard to describe this couple in words. But I can say that Albaida and Robert are one of my favorite workawayers so far. They come with an awfully lot of loving and bright vibes. It was only a short time to make a good connection. We had a lot of fun, entertaining and interesting conversations.
I think that they will be able to do the… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host

Beste Simon,

Het was een feestje om bij je te zijn:)

Simon is a super Friendly easy going guy.He lives together with two roommates on an old Farm,Who are also very friendly and funny.
Deventer is a super nice Place with a Lot of small,Beautiful stores which you won‘t find in Other places.
Staying at Simons House is a pretty good mix of Farm… read more

(Excellent )

24/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tanja) for host

Simon is a great, friendly and intelligent man and workawayer host! He is very relaxed, easy to get along with and you can have great deep conversations with him.
In my 2 week stay, I worked mostly independent on his Tiny House, had delicious coffee with chocolates breaks made by Simon, digged in the ground and cooked delicious meals. He showed me… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandra )

Okay, what to say about Alejandra. I hosted her for about two weeks. She'll be described best as a women with balls! Going to travel on her own with nearly no money because she once committed herself to travel in Europe. Talking about facing fears. She showed me how to re-frame garbage, create life out of nothing, being strong and truly believe in… read more

(Excellent )

09/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alejandra ) for host

Simon always interested in a cultural exchange, is an incredible guy, always with a smile, nature lover and eager to continue learning, excellent cook. The work, if I can call it that, is varied and non-routine. The place is wonderful, recommended if you want to work in a home, because you really feel as in yourhome.
I'll be back next year to see… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Krisztina & András) for host

We can just recommend Simon as a host to every workawayer. :)
He has interesting projects in the garden and with the tiny house.
The house and the garden where he is living is magical, his house mates, Gerdine and Erik are really warm hearted and openminded people just like Simon.

Deventer is about 10 min. by bike from the house and it's a very… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Darian)

Darian stayed for almost two weeks at my place helping construction works at my tiny house. I felt a bit sorry not having enough work to do, due to the fact that this dude was really willing to make long working days. Darian was working a lot on his own, since I had a pretty busy time. He was committed to transform his theoretical knowledge about… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Darian) for host

Staying at Simon's was... /;@ great!!! Jaja What can I say... So, it was my first experience in work away, 100% positive! I met him and his housemates. I learned some Dutch, some English, we talked a lot, shared drinks, lot of coffee, fires in the garden, movies, bike ridings, running in the forest.
I became into a Junior Carpenter, helping him… read more

(Excellent )

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