Help build on the house in a sustainable way in the quietness of the countryside in Onstwedde, Netherlands

Description

I live in an old farmhouse (1850) with a cat and a dog. My 2 sons have left to go study in Leiden and Groningen. I love the quietness of the countryside. I also like to build and work on the house and garden. I try to do that in a sustainable way, as much as possible. I like to work en be with people who also want to live simple, of the grid ecological etc. Allthough it's a crazy world, we can still contribute to the good things that are also there.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

It' s an agricultural area in the north east of the netherlands, next to a nature protected area. Not many people here and little corona. .. Groningen is an 900 years old university city, 50 km from here. At the moment there are not many possibilities for exchange, because of corona, but we can always look for what still is possible. I have done a lot of building projects and can help people with techniques. And I can learn from other people.

Help

I'd like to get some help with maintanance of the farmhouse and the garden (7000m2). There is a roof to be fixed and I want to build an extra bedroom and bathroom. There is enouch space to keep 1,5 m corona distance! I'm not much of a cook, but together we can fix nice meals.You can stay in a separate trailer or sleep in a bedroom in the house. There's enouch room for 2 or 3 helpers.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate

Accommodation

There is an old trailer with 2 bedrooms and kithen. There are also 2 bedrooms in the house, one of them with 2 beds.

What else ...

Nearest busstop is 7km. Trainstations are in Groningen (50 km), Assen (40 km) and Emmen (30 km). In corona time there is a lot of possibilities to go hiking or cycling.

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

Can host digital nomads

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

Space for parking camper vans

This host can provide space for campervans.

Can possibly accept pets

This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week