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We are a family of 5 and have a small old converted farm in a beautiful area of the Netherlands overlooking open fields. We have lots of land and have a wonderful organic orchard where we need some help picking apples, pears, plums and walnuts as well as other outdoor tasks. We are a private homestead and the produce is just for our own enjoyment.
We have plenty of space to camp so ideally looking for caravan or camping guests where you can camp right by the orchard in the middle of the open fields, it's a stunning location. We also have a lovely converted hay barn which is our guest house so we have options :)
We’re looking for someone (or a couple) that’s hands on and prepared to help 3 hours a day in return for staying. We’re after someone for around 2 weeks initially for apple picking but could consider longer if things go really well.
Available urgently NOW from 13th Sept start.
Looking forward to hearing from you! :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Van life
Self development
Pets
Culture
Farming
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Art & design
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about living in the open, apple & walnut picking. You're also welcome to take some produce away with you to enjoy. Enjoying the Dutch culture :)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need some help picking apples and walnuts as well as general gardening and maintenance on the land. Sometimes painting outbuildings and feeding the animals. All outdoor help in the beautiful open fields where we live.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Ideally we're looking for helpers who would like to camp or park their caravan on our open fields. We can provide showers / facilities if needed. If you need indoor accomodation we can offer the use of our classic Airstream campervan or guest house so get in touch with your own situation and we’ll ensure we accommodate you.
Workawayers must provide their own food.
What else ...
We are extreamly well connected with Breukelen train station just a 10 minute walk from our house. This line takes you into Amsterdam in under 30 mins and Utrecht city in under 10 minutes. Utrecht and other smaller towns are all cycleable within 10-20 minutes including Breukelen itself which is just a 10 minute cycle away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed internet access and a guest house with lounge room as well as your bedroom for your use during your stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We can easily host any size of campervan / RV as we have large open fields to camp in. Right next to our wonderful orchard which is tranquil and has views of all the open fields around :) We actually prefer workawayers who have their own campervan or similar.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Silkie chickens (6 months)
We have a flock of chickens :)
