Conny

Netherlands
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Gardening

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United Kingdom - from Jul 2026 until Aug 2026
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Hi there ,
I`m Conny , I live in the south of the Netherlands, near Maastricht. I`m a single mom of 59, one son who is studying.
Years ago I started working abroad during my holiday, I took my son with me, I worked on a campsite and the 2 of us had a great time.
Nowadays he doesn't accompany me anymore, but I became affected with this way of travelling.
I already did a number of workaway adventures , worked in Germany, France and the UK.
I have met great people and seen lovely spots, people and places you wouldn't meet or see being a "normal tourist".
I have done lots of jobs , helped with cleaning , painting, cooking and even helped moving to another house. I did house sitting and took care of animals like cats and dogs but also goats, chickens and alpaca's .
Every now and then I had to take care of kids as well.
I especially like to work outside gardening, I like to make my hands dirty , feeling uplifted by working in nature. I have my own experience with (no dig) permaculture and took a course in developing a food forest. At home I`m trying to create an edible garden on my own allotment.

I used to work in ICT, but after 15 years I quit , I wanted to do more meaningfull work and started re-educating in childcare. Having worked with kids about 10 years I again re-educated and now work as a social worker. I always want to educate myself and promote a live-long-learning.

I´m looking for a quiet place far away from crowds , I love to hear just birds singing; I`m definitely NOT a city girl....I would love to learn more about preserving foods and determining edibles in the wild. I do not expect you to entertain me , I love to go for a walk (with a dog ??) on my own or just to read a nice book. I don`t smoke nor drink alcohol, I like veggie, but it's not a must.
I hope to hear from you ,and If you have any questions, please ask!!!!!!
Interests

Cooking & food

Self development

Plant care

Beach

Animals

Sustainability

Nature

Charity work

Hiking

Pets

Gardening

DIY & crafts
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Life at a Farmstay

Some knowledge of:

Babysitting and creative play

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Being an elderly companion

Able to teach about:

Light gardening
More details about your skills

gardening, knowledge of permaculture and how to create a foodforest, child care
Age

61
What else ...

easy going and open minded, flexible and eager to learn more, love to walk and explore the country
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
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  no
- Special dietary requirements
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31 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Green fingers and a creative ...)

One of the best hosts I ever visited. They will do anything to make you feel comfortable. I loved the peace and quietness of the place, stars at night were a welcome gift. What made this host special is that your own ideas to add something to the garden are very much welcomed and you get the chance to create them. Synnove herself was busy, but … read more

(Excellent )

16 Aug 2025

Left by host (Green fingers and a creative ...) for Workawayer ()

Conny volunteered for 3 weeks this summer. She did a great job in the garden and generously shared her vast knowledge of plants. I totally trust her and felt so happy to have her around. She worked very hard to make the nice balance between wilderness and cultivated flowers and berry bushes while weeding – and during work she also took her time to … read more

(Excellent )

19 Aug 2024

Left by host (Help with dog sitting and ...) for Workawayer ()

We loved having Conny to stay. She is a lovely person with a great sense of fun and adventure. She fitted in easily and was very willing and hardworking. We would happily invite Conny back and have no hesitation in recommending her to future hosts.

(Excellent )

14 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with dog sitting and ...)

Yes I know they allready had great reviews and yes I still want to give them an extra one. For me this workaway experience was one of the best! It is in fact a hidden gem at the country side. it gave me not only the peace and quietness I was looking for, but also I met lovely people, had great fun with other workaway's, had incredible yummie … read more

(Excellent )

12 Feb 2023

Left by host (Eco friendly and sustainable ...) for Workawayer ()

If you want a mature , organised & hard working Workaway , the Connie is the one for you . Great to have around we found Connie good ( but discreet) company & very easy to look after .We miss her . Highly recommended

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11 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Eco friendly and sustainable ...)

I stayed with Victor & Jacky for 2 weeks during the Christmas holidays and had a wonderfull time. Their own little haven of quietness and peace is the perfect place for a retreat. My main tasks were walking with supercute Bella , gardening and cleaning. Victor really spoiled me with delicious meals, especially the jummie curries. And i had lots of … read more

(Excellent )

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31 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Green fingers and a creative ...)

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16 Aug 2025

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19 Aug 2024

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14 Aug 2024

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(Excellent)

12 Feb 2023

Left by host (Eco friendly and sustainable ...) for Workawayer

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11 Jan 2023

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(Excellent)

22 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

It was a pleasure to host Conny and I am delighted she enjoyed her stay on Arran which included some of Arran's main cultural events such as the Highland Games and an unexpected pub Ceilidh. Conny got a fantastic number of things done while she was here including lots of gardening, weeding and potato lifting. Inside she was very happy to help out … read more

(Excellent)

21 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Explore a fascinating, fun ...)

I stayed with Andrew for 2.5 weeks and i had an incredible time on Arran. From the moment I arrived and saw the spectacular view outside his living room, I started to feel relaxed. Andrew is a really nice and versatile person. He has shown me so much of Arran and of the local community, of which I'm very grateful. This is why workaway is so much … read more

(Excellent)

18 Feb 2022

Left by host (Join us to create a mindful ...) for Workawayer

It was really nice to have Conny among us. As she also speaks Dutch, she immediately became big friends with our 5-years old (now 6 years old!) daughter. Conny was playing boardgames with her and they had fun in the yoga swing, organised a gymnastics presentation for the public (our family), did storytelling, etc. This was really helpful during … read more

(Excellent)

23 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us to create a mindful ...)

I stayed with this family for about 3 weeks during the christmas holidays. My main task was taking care of the animals. I also did some cleaning and played a lot with little Aylani, which for me didn't feel like work at all , we had so much fun together. This was my fifth workaway family and again was an amazing experience. Their house is so … read more

(Excellent)

8 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer

Conny was fabulously friendly and energetic. She really helped me over a difficult time moving house. She is super kind to animals and children and would be an asset to your home, always thinking of things to do to help. She is self sufficient and has a very calming presence. I can highly recommend her.

(Excellent)

23 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Cat-sitting in the beautiful ...)

I spend a wonderfull 10 days in december with this family in Cornwall. The moment I arrived at the station they made me feel welcome. I helped Laura move from one place to Mousehole. I did some cleaning and unpacking, and I looked after the cottage and adorable cat Misty when Laura and her daughter went away. I had such an amazing time. You can … read more

(Excellent)

14 Oct 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

Conny stayed with us for the whole of august and was a great help! she was very hardworking and she turned her hand to many things! she often worked longer than she had to, she did many different jobs, she loved working outdoors in the garden, helped remove loads of invasive species, and did lots of gardening. She had lots of suggestions for … read more

(Very good)

4 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Help a young family with an ...)

I stayed with these folks for 3 weeks in August and had an amazing time. I already miss the peace and tranquility of the place . They have made their own little heaven in the woods. You can walk for miles and miles in the woods without coming accros other human beings, observing amazing trees, ferns and mosses. I worked in an outside the house , … read more

(Excellent)

17 Apr 2018

Left by host for Workawayer

Conny was a great workaway guest. She was friendly, kind, hard working and easy to have around. She did a super job tackling some enormous brambles in our orchard and made a big impact in the area she worked in. She was great and engaging with the children, and the dogs really enjoyed some extra walks. We would happily host Conny again.

(Excellent)

31 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Organic garden, family of 3 ...)

I stayed with the family for 2 weeks in august and had a wonderfull time. There are a lot of projects to do but you can pick the project you like the most. Work was very rewarding not in the least by the lovely meals Jayne gave me. The kids are adorable and the dogs I loved to go walking with. Jayne was so nice to introduce me to friends and … read more

(Excellent)