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Stay in an off-grid cabin with our family in Cerfontaine, Belgium

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of 4 living off-grid in a little walloon village. Our town is 5km away from the Eau d'heure lakes. Our straw bale house is on a little piece of land crossed by a creek, surrounded by meadows and forests.
    We try to make as much as we can ourselves. We are very interested in things that are low tech and obviously respect the environment.
    Here are a few things that we do: cheese making, bee keeping, organic food growing, sheep and chicken farming. We have many other projects to come.
    We try to make our place a peacful place to stay where one can share on better ways to live.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I think we can say we are an open happy family. So far, just like many others. If there is something not as common. It's our homestead. Living off-grid is a lifestyle we believe is worth sharing. We got inspired by people we met on the way and we would be thrilled to inspire others.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Here is how a normal day would be: We start working together at 8:30, 9 am for 3-4h. Then we have lunch separately and you have the whole afternoon to yourself (we might be away from home at that time). It's the occasion for you to go on an excursion for example. We meet again at the end of the day for diner all together. That will be the perfect time to chat, exchange stories and if we have the energy we can play cards and have a drink.

    Regarding the type of tasks we could do together: gardening, looking after the veggie patch, painting, artistic work or cheese making.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Dutch: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    You will sleep in a 20sqm off-grid cabine. You will have your own stove, tap and compost toilet. Regarding the shower, it is outside, hot water depends on how the sun heats up the hose. If it's too cloudy, you might have a chilly shower. In that case you could still heat up water on the gas stove. It's a bit "camping style", that's part of the experience.
    Beware that for internet, you will rely on the 4G network. As for access to electricity, charging your phone or laptop isn't a problem. Let us know if you have other device that are more powerful like a hairdryer.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are a 20min bike ride from a train station, 30min bike ride from the lakes and surrounded by meadows and forests. There is a shop at the farm in the village (open on fridays and saturdays only). For all the other gorceries, it's 5km away.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can park your van on are piece of land.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Animals allowed, as long as long as they get along with the sheep and are kids friendly.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 886813284885

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The image depicts a serene lake scene, featuring a large body of water, lush green trees, and a blue sky with white clouds, evoking a sense of calmness.
The image shows a serene scene with a group of sheep grazing in a fenced area, surrounded by a wooden fence, with a few trees and a clear sky in the background.
The image shows a small, wooden structure with a sloping roof, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a body of water visible in the background. The structure appears to be a small house or cabin.
The image depicts a house with a large yard, featuring a driveway and a garage, showcasing a well-managed outdoor space with a focus on landscaping and a sense of community.

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