Several chickens roam freely under a large tree. The area is grassy and shaded, with wooden structures and fencing in the background, suggesting a farm environment.
A woman smiles in a cozy kitchen with shelves of spices, a wall clock, a world map, a wooden door, and a home office visible in the background.
Inside a transparent plastic greenhouse, rows of healthy green tomato plants grow in straw-covered soil. String supports hang from the ceiling to help the plants.
A lush, vibrant vegetable garden filled with various green plants, flowers, and leafy vegetables. Surrounded by hedges and trees under a bright, sunny sky.
Two people are constructing a wooden frame for a house on a sunny day. One person stands on a ladder, using a drill, while the other observes.
A lush vegetable garden in the foreground, surrounded by grassy fields. Dense green trees line the background under a bright blue sky with clouds. Peaceful scene.
The image shows a person working on a wooden structure, likely a table or bench, with a hammer and nails visible, surrounded by a workshop setting with tools and materials scattered around.
Two individuals are constructing a piece of furniture, with one person utilizing a power tool and the other holding a piece of wood. The scene is set against a backdrop of a wooden floor.
The image depicts a room with a large window, featuring a table and chairs, and a bookshelf in the background, providing a glimpse into a cozy and organized space.
The image depicts a spacious room with a high ceiling, featuring a table and chairs, and is likely intended for use as a dining area or living room. The room is well-lit and airy.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a group of sheep grazing in a field, surrounded by trees and a fence, with a clear sky above, conveying a sense of peace and tranquility.
The image depicts a grassy field with a few trees, featuring a large open area with a small hill in the background, and a body of water in the distance. The sky is clear and sunny.
The image depicts a garden with a row of trees, featuring a wooden fence and a grassy area, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky. The scene is serene and peaceful.
The image depicts a serene scene of a couple standing in front of their house, surrounded by lush greenery and a dog, with a clear blue sky above.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a bonfire at night, with a child sitting on a log in the center of the fire.

Experience life with a self-sufficient family in Pays des Collines, Belgium

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,
    We are Danao and Nayan. We are Belgian and we work in the ecological building construction with our family.
    We love to travel, and we go to Italy last of July month for 3 weeks. Then, Danao, I go to Romania for 2-3 weeks.
    My, I love to make sourdough bread, gardening, construct hut, make videos and Videoschnitt

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can exchange about building of course, homeschooling, home birth, alternative medecin, medicinal plants, old cereals, ...

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    This spring, we'll be mowing the meadow (we'll teach you how), gardening, making a table/hut and fences, milling and bagging.
    We're preparing to change our lives and perhaps become nomads, and we really need to improve our English.

  • Languages

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

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am motivated to help you learn French. I was my children's teacher for 10 years and I know the basics of French grammar well. It sounds boring like that but I love learning through games!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer you a spacious, quiet room for two person. With internet access. No wifi in the house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    What you can do here : walking, cycling, fitness, judo. The center of our (small) town is at 2 km. Ath and Renaix (Ronse) are bigger cities about 20km where you can find everything and do shopping.
    You can catch the train to Brussels and Gent.
    In Lessines, you could visit the medicinal plants museum.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Internet access is available in your room.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have sheep, a cat, a dog and lots of poultry. Your pet will be welcome if it respects the other animals!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A woman smiles in a cozy kitchen with shelves of spices, a wall clock, a world map, a wooden door, and a home office visible in the background.
Inside a transparent plastic greenhouse, rows of healthy green tomato plants grow in straw-covered soil. String supports hang from the ceiling to help the plants.
A lush, vibrant vegetable garden filled with various green plants, flowers, and leafy vegetables. Surrounded by hedges and trees under a bright, sunny sky.
Several chickens roam freely under a large tree. The area is grassy and shaded, with wooden structures and fencing in the background, suggesting a farm environment.
Two people are constructing a wooden frame for a house on a sunny day. One person stands on a ladder, using a drill, while the other observes.
A lush vegetable garden in the foreground, surrounded by grassy fields. Dense green trees line the background under a bright blue sky with clouds. Peaceful scene.
The image shows a person working on a wooden structure, likely a table or bench, with a hammer and nails visible, surrounded by a workshop setting with tools and materials scattered around.
Two individuals are constructing a piece of furniture, with one person utilizing a power tool and the other holding a piece of wood. The scene is set against a backdrop of a wooden floor.
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The image depicts a room with a large window, featuring a table and chairs, and a bookshelf in the background, providing a glimpse into a cozy and organized space.
The image depicts a spacious room with a high ceiling, featuring a table and chairs, and is likely intended for use as a dining area or living room. The room is well-lit and airy.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a group of sheep grazing in a field, surrounded by trees and a fence, with a clear sky above, conveying a sense of peace and tranquility.
The image depicts a grassy field with a few trees, featuring a large open area with a small hill in the background, and a body of water in the distance. The sky is clear and sunny.
The image depicts a garden with a row of trees, featuring a wooden fence and a grassy area, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky. The scene is serene and peaceful.
The image depicts a serene scene of a couple standing in front of their house, surrounded by lush greenery and a dog, with a clear blue sky above.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a bonfire at night, with a child sitting on a log in the center of the fire.

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