We are looking back at our first season; full of energy!
So much fun and time consuming. Which is lovely, but it is realistic to have more hands to help. We prefer people to stay about two weeks or more; when you are here for a longer time period, you’ll find your own way around. You can come with your own tent/van/caravan, we might have a caravan available on the campsite. You can send us an e-mail for more details, and to let us know your interests - it would be great to get to know you better. We are happy to answer questions and get in touch. You work 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, you will have a place to stay and food. Singles, couples, families - all welcome as long as your time is guaranteed.
Here below you find an impression of the work that needs to be done, with an indication of the months we need help.
Gardening
We are getting to know the garden for the first year. We are now mainly focussing on taking away the weed that is way too happy to grow everywhere, grasses, etc. We will not intervene too much, but already just looking, taking away here and there, is some hours of work every day, also for the upcoming season.
There are beautiful beddings on the campsite which the previous owners planted. We did not have the time yet to have a good look at this so help is definitely needed.
We are happy to gain more knowledge and see how we can integrate a vegetable garden, permaculture, rain water, chickens (yes!), etc.
PRIME TIME: APRIL / MAY / JUNE / OCT.
All round host & facility
The world keeps on turning..
There are all the daily activities that just don’t stop. Think about a sweep after a cosy night around the campfire, keeping the communal areas nice and organised. Checking if all the games in the cabinet are still in tact, if there is some wood to cut? Are the containers full?
Enough ice-cream in the freezer? .. You name it.
Always nice to having some hawk's eyes around.
In high season we often have many people arriving at the same time. We chat with people, welcome them and show them around. Being close to the reception is already worth a lot, answering simple (or difficult ;)) questions or selling a drink from the fridge/ bar. Hosting the fire in the evening and connecting with our guests.
PRIME TIME: MID JULY / AUGUST
Au Pair
We have two boys, 3 and 6 years old. They are happy, love to explore or have someone who reads them a book. It would be great if there is someone around who can give them the attention they need. Depending on your skills/interests/commitment we shape your tasks. Your help is definitely for two weeks or more, in order to bond with the kids. You can also have kids yourself, or come as a family.
PRIME TIME: SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
MAY / JULY / AUGUST
Terrain
In April we will mostly prepare the terrain. Prune the hedges (!), mow the lawn, fix things..
This will be very important.
Example of a project:
We are taking away branches from the dry creek in the middle of our terrain, realising a better connection between the grass pitches and the forest.
Moving branches is quite a day job. We haul them to the borders of our terrain to make a nice natural wall.
During the season we take away the most invasive plants.
PRIME TIME: APRIL / MAY / JUNE / OCT.
Sustainability & Construction
We can sum up quite a few smaller or bigger projects. This would not be our main concern for running the season of 2024, but is definitely on top of our mind in general. If you like to stay over and help us think or build the following or something related, it is also great hearing from you.
Examples: Constructing a door in the wall between the garden and the toilets. Renovating the small studio on the campsite / Rainwater containment / Solar panels / Help us out with requesting Belgium subsidies.
PRIME TIME: APRIL / JUNE / SEPT. / OCT.
Cook
This is a brain fart, but if we would have some people walking around to help, it would also be great if there is somebody who can make dinner. Maybe we can solve it with the group and everybody makes dinner once or twice a week, maybe it is just great to be guaranteed of a wholesome meal.
If you are a self employed cook/pizza builder, you can also contact us to see if you can make food for the guests. Feel free to contact us for details.
PRIME TIME: JULY / AUGUST
