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We are mother and daughter. And we are very happy to be able to travel and explore life in France together!
We have had really amazing experiences in housesitting and taking care of the animals (petsitting). And we would love to do this again sometime soon. So feel free to message us if you are in need of a sitter.
Positive energy! Outgoing and spontaneous, very social. Passionate about life, meeting new people and making true connections. We also love horses, farm animals, music, nature and going on new adventures.
Ella is a life-long, experienced musician. Music runs through our family naturally!
She plays a variaty of instruments. And likes to share her passion for music with others. She is able to give musical lessons to those who would love to learn (more).
(We always travel with some instruments :) )
Anouk did lots of traveling around the world already. But she is still learning and looking for new experiences that will gain her other important skills, knowledge and allow her to broaden her horizon even more. Would like to make new friends, to learn about different cultures and way's of life.
A big interest of ours is learning more about growing your own food and self-suifficiant ways of living. Living in and with nature.
We have a beautiful vegetable garden. And did a lot of canning/ preserving/drying herbs etc. last season. We love it!
But would always like to learn more!
We also make our own herbal-cosmetics, oils and tinctures.
Anouk has her Bachelor degree in Vitality management & Tourism, minor in Philosophy and 15+ years of experience in the tourism industry.
And she has worked for a long time in nature preservation and-education. Running a nature education centre with events, excursions and activities for the public.
And (biodiversity) flora & fauna management (in the Netherlands).
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Architecture
Astronomy
Blogging
Culture
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Farming
Languages
Nature
Photography
Self development
Writing
Water sports
Sustainability
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Music
Gardening
Events & social
Dancing
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Adventure sports
Art & design
Animals
Beach
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Ella:
Very passionate about music. And giving inspiration to others to explore their "inner musician".
Also, in giving musical lessons to children who are interested.
Has done a lot of work in organising and setting up local jamsessions. And guiding people into making music together.
Ella has also set up a "music-collective". With instruments from all parts of the world (Australian didgeridoo, Native American flutes, Indonesian gongs and rindik, african waterdrum etc. Etc.).
Ella guided the musicians in this collective to create beautiful performances together. The music collective has peformed throughout the region with an "interactive" show. In which the audience could participate in making music. Always great times!
Anouk:
Great social skills, very creative, good writer, fast learner, reliable and helpful.
Love to work outdoors and on little projects, I really like creating/ building stuff.
I have recently built a wooden tiny house. But I would like to learn how to build (mostly with wood) in a more proffessional way.
Clear and straight forward communication.
Very good at arranging and planning--->creating order into chaos :p
Doesn't mind cleaning and likes cooking.
Animal-care;
Horses
Horses are my absolute passion. And I have built a life-long experience with them :).
Can give lessons, ride, guide or train in various equestrian branches; Natural horsemanship, western riding, jumping, cross-country, working with 'problem-horses'.
Can cut hooves (I did a short and basic traineeship on cutting hooves at a ranch in Canada, im NOT a proffessional ferier).
Basic medical knowledge concerning horses. Did a lot of guide work, worked with horses and people all around the world.
Chickens
I have a lot of medical knowledge and experience concerning chicken health ( & wellness :) )----> how to keep happy chickens!
Age
35 & 66
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Negative energySpecial dietary requirements
Lots of vegetables
Feedback
Nous sommes tous très heureux de vous avoir accueillit ici. Ton énergie, ta bonne humeur, les soirées en musique avec Ella, le plaisir de cuisiner pour vous, ta passion pour les chevaux....votre séjour a été trop court! On espère te revoir cette année pour un séjour plus long et on vous souhaite le meilleur pour l'avenir !! Vous… read more
In my experience, the home they've built is one of the most lovely places i've been to, yet.
When you are lucky enough to have the oppurtunity to visit here, you will get to experience the beauty of this… read more
There was the time before Anouk
Then there was Anouk
and now there is post Anouk
... an Anouk chinook!
We're still not sure how we got things done before in the time… read more
Wonderful place! Super nice people, beautiful nature and lovely animals. They are all in excellent condition and loved pretty much (even more when they are on the plate. Because the food is absolutely beautiful and delicious!)
Tyler and Dianne are super hospitable, welcoming and will do what ever they can to make you feel right at home. To me,… read more
What can I say!! We all had such a fantastic time, while you stayed with us and I know that you will be a life long friend. you slotted into our crazy house straight away and got on with all the jobs that needed doing (always plenty here)The six weeks that you were here, was such a fun time. you have a amazing outlook on life and are… read more
I found that Julie is an amazing person with a lot of patience and a great sense of humor. And with a beautiful home and lots of awesome friends. You will find that her life is pretty busy! But she always made time to assure I had everything I needed to feel comfortable and at home. She is really involved and takes good care of you. Plus, the… read more
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Nous sommes tous très heureux de vous avoir accueillit ici. Ton énergie, ta bonne humeur, les soirées en musique avec Ella, le plaisir de cuisiner pour vous, ta passion pour les chevaux....votre séjour a été trop court! On espère te revoir cette année pour un séjour plus long et on vous souhaite le meilleur pour l'avenir !! Vous… read more
In my experience, the home they've built is one of the most lovely places i've been to, yet.
When you are lucky enough to have the oppurtunity to visit here, you will get to experience the beauty of this… read more
There was the time before Anouk
Then there was Anouk
and now there is post Anouk
... an Anouk chinook!
We're still not sure how we got things done before in the time… read more
Wonderful place! Super nice people, beautiful nature and lovely animals. They are all in excellent condition and loved pretty much (even more when they are on the plate. Because the food is absolutely beautiful and delicious!)
Tyler and Dianne are super hospitable, welcoming and will do what ever they can to make you feel right at home. To me,… read more
What can I say!! We all had such a fantastic time, while you stayed with us and I know that you will be a life long friend. you slotted into our crazy house straight away and got on with all the jobs that needed doing (always plenty here)The six weeks that you were here, was such a fun time. you have a amazing outlook on life and are… read more
I found that Julie is an amazing person with a lot of patience and a great sense of humor. And with a beautiful home and lots of awesome friends. You will find that her life is pretty busy! But she always made time to assure I had everything I needed to feel comfortable and at home. She is really involved and takes good care of you. Plus, the… read more
In this household everybody is very conscious about things as; not wasting water or food, recycling… read more
