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Create a permaculture garden/forest in Hengelo, Netherlands

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a retired couple. After working around the world for 35 years we have settled in the eastern part of the Netherlands. We have bought an estate of 25 acres where we have built a energy-neutral home. We are now embarking on creating a permacultural garden\forest.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Technology
    Sustainability
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn about permaculture and about Dutch culture. There is a fairly large city at about 10 kms away (Doetinchem). There you can find a good cinema and a theatre.

  • Help

    Help

    Help with planting and creating the permaculture garden.
    We have now put up a fence around the garden to keep roedeer, rabbits and hares out. April is the time for sowing and planting. Also we will lay irrigation to/in the garden. None of these are great and lengthy jobs but all in all there is enough tasks to do to keep a few people bussy. By April the weather in the Netherlands is usually quite pleasant.
    On top of all this part of the basement needs to be cleared so we can build (with your help) new racks to make better use of the space. Great tasks for rainy days!

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have a bedroom with bathroom attached in our newly built energy-neutral house. We provide you with 3 meals a day. Mainly meatless but not vegetarian. We can do your laundry alongside with ours. After dinner you can make use of the library to read or simply lounge.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is a highly popular area for bicycle tours. The landscape is very diverse, mostly flat, suited for a push-bike (which is available). In the vicinity there are a number of castles, some of which date back to the early 1300's. Some of these are open to the public, others open up their gardens.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    You can work in the library. We have fibre-optic internet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene forest scene with a grassy clearing, featuring trees and a dirt path, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene forest scene, featuring a lush grassy area with wildflowers and trees, set against a backdrop of a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene grassy path winding through a field, flanked by trees and bushes, set against a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a freshly baked loaf of bread on a wooden cooling rack, situated on a kitchen counter with various cooking utensils and equipment nearby.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a green tractor parked beside a wooden bench, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy field.
The image depicts a white cat sitting in a small, weathered boat with the letters \"LYC\" on its side, surrounded by tall grass.
The image depicts a poinsettia plant on a windowsill, with a red pot and green leaves, situated in a room with dark countertops and a view of the outdoors through the window.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple standing on a dirt path in a wooded area, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder.

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