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Hello, I am Carmen, a single mom and part time employed at a school, part time hand analyst. My son is 23 and studying and living in Ghent. My home is located between Antwerp and Ghent, in the Flemish region of Belgium, in a town called Melsele. You will have your own space with internet access, shared tv and bathroom. I cook fresh meals every day. In your spare time you can easily explore as I am located very central with good public transport.
I dream of living independent close to nature, and my first step is building a natural home, as much off the grid as possible. The working site is in Hamme, half an hour drive from where I live.
The normal schedule is that we work all day on saturday, sunday and mondays. These 3 days can vary in the months of July and August. The rest of the week you have free time.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My home in Melsele (Beveren Waas) is located in the heart of the Flanders region. You can easily explore the cities of Antwerp and Ghent. There is lots of things to do and fun things to visit.
Flanders is know for its good food, local beers, chocolate...and warm hearted people.
Help
If you are interested in learning about natural building, you are very welcome. I will be building a straw bale house as much off the grid as possible.
I started in February 2023 with putting together the wood frame. We have been filling it up with straw bales and are now in the process of plastering. I have been doing all my pipes, wires and utilities myself.
At this point I am doing the stucco in loam, first a thick layer, than a smooth layer and finally the finish.
Soon we will install the bathroom and toilet. For now I just have a compost toilet in the working site.
Depending on witch period you would like to stay I can offer different opportunities to learn. If you have a dust allergy or have back problems, this might not be the right choice for you.
You just have to be handy and willing to learn about building. If you have building experience it is very welcome.
It is very physical work of course and if you have good work shoes it is useful if you bring them.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have your own space with internet access, shared bathroom and TV. You will be staying in my house in Melsele where you have all the comforts of home. I provide bread for breakfast & lunch, and cook 1 fresh meal every day for dinner.
Whenever we go to the building site, I will take you there by car (half an hour drive).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have wifi and cable connection available in the rooms and one room with an office desk. Ask me in advance.
Space for parking camper vans
please contact me for details
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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To bad you only stayed for one week.
Wishing you luck.
She's very very good at cooking and precise about scheduling together working… read more
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To bad you only stayed for one week.
Wishing you luck.
She's very very good at cooking and precise about scheduling together working… read more
Always welcome back and I wish you both all the best with everything you do.
His work ethic is very good and he's is very handy.
Hope you enjoy your further travels in warmer country's Juan and always welcome to pay a visit.
