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

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our family with our 2 childrens now adult
    We try to live a healthy, self-sufficient and green life in the countryside with sheep, chickens and ducks.
    We have an ecological building materials store at home. We know a lot about it and we're always at home.
    We try to be self-sufficient in sheep, duck and chicken meat, as well as vegetables. We bake our own bread in a wood-fired oven. We enjoy baking and cooking.
    Last year, we started a new activity with an Astrié mill. We produce flour for ourselves and for a few local stores. The cereals come from local organic farms.
    We love working, but we also have a real sense of humor!
    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.
    You'll be working most of the time with me, Sophie and Danao.
    You'll really be able to improve your French here, as I used to teach my 4 children.
    You'll also be able to cook, knit, play music, go for walks, learn to swing and find springs.
    We love the cinema and watch a film every day.
    We are close to Ghent and Brussels by train.
    We can pick you up near Flobecq.
    There are lots of walks to do.
    The house is pleasant, the landscape magnificent... !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    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

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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 thriving garden, featuring a diverse array of plants and vegetables, with a prominent row of greenery in the foreground, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts a lush garden with diverse plants, including leafy greens, flowers, and vegetables, showcasing a vibrant and thriving outdoor space.
The image depicts a group of sheep, likely domesticated, with one standing out as it faces the camera. The sheep are positioned in front of a fence, with a grassy area visible in the background.
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.
A person is cutting another person\'s hair outdoors, with the person sitting on a bench and the cutter standing behind them, both wearing casual clothing. The scene is set in a natural outdoor setting.
The image shows two individuals standing in front of a body of water, with a small island or peninsula in the background and a clear sky above. The scene appears to be a serene and peaceful one.
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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