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LOOKING FOR THESE PROFILES (or what you are eager to learn) for FEBRUARY/MARCH:
- PERMACULTURE ENTHOUSIAST or EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS:
* make a new permaculture vegetable bed
* pruning trees & shredding & mechanically splitting wood
* remaking/renovating a clay woodoven (summer)
* finishing the new dry toilet
- DIY'ers: some smaller & detail renovation/DIY works in the house, like finishing loam walls, making a door etc
- CONSTRUCTORS (or eager to learn): several construction projects: organising, preparing projects, clearing and cleaning out spaces
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- GENERAL HELP in HOUSE&FARM (these tasks are supported by all members on a daily basis, cooking & dishes, etc. are part of the day in a slow life and are not considered as work or for females only ;)
>>> Hi! We are a green minded couple and a small growing community, working mainly on ethical greening, sustainable designs involving edible greens, bio-arts, slow events and photography. We are located in the idyllic green part of Flanders in de Vlaamse Ardennen.
The location offers beautiful sights over hills, a food forest with orchard and some small wilder pieces of older forest, edible gardens, flower meadows, and beautiful green surroundings and scenic areas.
Here are some key things to expect with us: learning by doing, nature, slow living, sustainable living, outdoor and vegetal cooking, organic farming & permaculture (for own consumption), designing & construction of sustainable infrastructure, landscaping, organic gardening, edible gardens, edible food forest, healthy food, exchanging our knowledge,..
We love to experiment with and in nature, and learning by doing. And we share our knowledge from both sides, while doing this. Bit by bit we are living a more natural, slower life in doing so.
We are looking for responsible people wanting to learn, share and collaborate and help make this place into a unique one. This involves all aspects of living together: cooking, household, working in team & with instructions, solo time, shared time, communication, ... We appreciate it if you have a good understanding of polite and respectful co-living, especially if you stay for a shorter time and we don't have the time to get to know each other fully first. During the resting times, we enjoy some peaceful quiet time as well. This might be your time to explore more in the neighborhood or the rest of the country, or read a book f.e.
So, are you into this workaway experience, where you can learn things you really need and want to know about construction for sustainable housing / landscaping / gardening / living a greener and slower life, then we would love to hear from you :-)
We are a couple in our 40's, who both love working in the food forest, combined with jobs in green management and socio-cultural work. We know all there is to know about beekeeping since some years, including how to manage the asian hornet, about nature & tree management, plants, edible greening & food forest, farming, landscaping & gardening, natural food, good health, foraging, and trekking & travelling.
We are wild about our project, always willing to share our help and skills and learn from you as well. We've hosted lots of interesting people during this project (7 years) and are curious to meet new volunteers this winter and next seasons.
- We can host 1 camper/van, an outdoor toilet and shower is available, and meals can be shared or not, depending on how we arrange things.
- 1 shared sleeping room available for 2 or 3 guests.
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PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE WITH:
- Your motivation to visit us.
- Some references about yourself. If not on Workaway yet, then from other platforms, facebook, LinkedIn, ... (+link).
///////Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Prática de idiomas
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Interesses
Vegetariano/veganoSustentabilidadeMascotesCulturaAutodesenvolvimentoFilmes e TVFazendaTrabalho beneficenteCuidar de plantasMúsicaFaça você mesmoLivrosArte e designFotografiaIdiomasJardinagemCulinária e comidaArquiteturaMochilãoDesenho e pinturaCarpintariaAnimaisYoga/bem-estarNaturalezaCampingEsportes aquáticosDançaAtividades ao ar livreCaminhadaCiclismoObjetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
You can learn a great deal from us. (Sustainable) construction techniques, materials, art/architectural installations, ecological ponds and wadi, landscaping, nature management, trees & plants, animals, slow living, designing, (working with and in) nature, sustainability, sustainable travel.
There are many different plants, veggies and spices to experiment with. We love cooking with them, and also DIY cosmetics or home objects can be made with these!
We are curious to meet new traveller friends who are into these same aspects and want to make community in a new -green- movement!Ajuda
-> looking for people with an interest in and/or knowledge of cooking & preserving techniques, with good plant and cooking knowledge as well;
-> farming fruits and veggies (for own consumption);
-> construction techniques and willing to help out physically;
-> helping with beekeeping and learning more about it;
-> general and diverse tasks involving maintenance & farming;
+ You can discover the surrounding areas during your free hours/days.Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Holandês: Fluente
Francês: IntermediárioEste anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
Este anfitrião indicou que tem interesse em compartilhar seu idioma ou em aprender um novo.
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Welcome to sleep in the beautiful food forest and enjoy the lovely bird songs!
We are partly off grid, which means living in nature and partly using our own energy supplies, not too close to shops or any other city life or comfort services. There is some smaller cities at biking distance. And as we have the comfort of a train station nearby (2 km), non-stop WiFi, water and electricity, a supermarket within a 10 minute bike ride, many bakeries, the site isn’t a challenging off grid.
If you have a medical or mental condition or special requests, we need to know this in advance to see if we can provide in your needs. Don't be afraid to talk about it. We are discrete and very helpful people!Algo mais...
The train station is at only 2,5 km, with direct connection to the city of Gent.
By bus or train you can go to Brussels in about 1 or 1,5 hour.
De Vlaamse Ardennen are gorgeous in all seasons. Discover every piece of it by foot or bike, or by public transport.Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Este anfitrião indicou que adora hospedar nômades digitais.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
We have space for 1 van
Pode aceitar animais
Depending on the animal we can see into bringing pets
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I couldn't have had a better start to my Workaway Journey :)
In the short week I spent with them I got to build 2 wooden doors that slide on rails, a door for their lovely (and expressive) cat bear, and help make a second Hornet trap.
Besides fun and hands on… read more
They welcomed me so nicely with good accomidation in there warm home, yum food, lovely company. I did a variety of jobs, where I could learn, and build some muscle in the process:) I highly recommend a stay!
after the week in your Hostfamily,
I'd like to thank you both for the amazing experience.
ranking:
work experience 9/10
food experience 10/10
cat experience 100/10
culture exchange 10/10
Area and Project 100/10
hospitality 10000/10
thanks a lot guys.
I will come back to try the Sauna and also get my music box.… read more
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I couldn't have had a better start to my Workaway Journey :)
In the short week I spent with them I got to build 2 wooden doors that slide on rails, a door for their lovely (and expressive) cat bear, and help make a second Hornet trap.
Besides fun and hands on… read more
They welcomed me so nicely with good accomidation in there warm home, yum food, lovely company. I did a variety of jobs, where I could learn, and build some muscle in the process:) I highly recommend a stay!
after the week in your Hostfamily,
I'd like to thank you both for the amazing experience.
ranking:
work experience 9/10
food experience 10/10
cat experience 100/10
culture exchange 10/10
Area and Project 100/10
hospitality 10000/10
thanks a lot guys.
I will come back to try the Sauna and also get my music box.… read more
With them I had my first experience with… read more
We loved… read more
We wish you more beautiful encounters.
Keep in touch & welcome back again.
And big hugs back from Mr. Bear :)!
Maaike and Ilias were incredibly welcoming, and are very kind, interesting, and patient people. I loved their dynamics, and calm and peaceful way of living. They produce most of what they eat, which is quite refreshing,… read more
You were responsible, hard working, supporting, and we wish you the very best on your trip through Europe. No doubt you will enjoy it! For all other hosts: you want this guy as a volunteer ;)
We truly enjoyed hosting you Xin, and working together was just so much fun. Even during intense days, you could invent a nice dish out of some herbs and plants you… read more
It was a great experience getting to know you, and working together with you at the farm house, and camping together out there. You were taking on every task… read more
Thank you for your help, and… read more
I've been in the farm for about two weeks in which I have seen changes and learned a lot of different things thanks to the great knowledge of ilias.
In addition to Maaike and Ilias there were also two other guys: Ming and Vilbjørg .. it was great to spend time with all of them working together during the… read more
Such a hard and dedicated worker - always finishing a job at the end of the day, and very well done- , a nice personality to have around, a burst of energy - even on the hottest days in Belgium - , easy going, creative in the kitchen, and loaded with interesting travel stories, which is… read more
The couple have several projects, but what we did most was related to… read more