Holistic Center Exloërveen, Netherlands

5.0
(53 reviews)53

Help grow our organic gardens at holistic center 'The Moonfarm'

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
42 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
34 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

De Maanhoeve ("The Moonfarm") is a retreat- and holistic centre in the Dutch countryside. As a volunteer, you’ll mainly support our 2,500 m² organic vegetable garden and 35,000 m² natural land. You may also assist with some kitchen support and household related tasks. 🌿Focus: gardening, sustainable living, ecological community, mindfulness, nature, simplicity in life, digital detox. We welcome you for stays of several weeks up to a few months.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Intermediate Dutch
  • Over 20 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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53 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 42 Get in touch with nature
  • 34 Learning about sustainability
  • 33 Developing environmental awareness
  • 29 Meeting international travelers
  • 23 Meeting locals
  • 22 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 5 15. Life on land
  • 4 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Ana Carolina

Mexico

5

I have nothing but gratitude and love towards this place, the people, the spaces, my time here has been a roller coaster of growth and realization, marcel and jerin make the place feel incredibly safe for volunteers and people in general, the family vibe around the house, the openness, the smiles and giggles and their advice and knowledge are something that i'll carry within forever, being able to learn from this culture and this place from this amazing people and in such a loving way is really a great gift of life, i recommend this experience 100%, thank you greatly!

16 days ago

David

Slovenia

5

My experience at the Centerhas truly been beautiful and transformative. Marcel and Jerien, as well as everybody else there, create a really supportive and loving environment. During my stay there I felt welcome, safe, at peace and really a part of the space. I am very grateful for this experience and to anybody who is thinking about going I highly recommend, especially if you are looking to deepen the connection with yourself, the Center, your heart, and others. I also recommend staying open and communicating whatever you may feel, because this really is a place the Centeryou can share and be you

19 days ago

Ethan

United States

5

I had an amazing 3 weeks atthe Center! Marcel and Jerien were amazing hosts that truly care about you and your experience with them. I would highly recommend this place to anybody who wants to slow down a little bit and connect more with the Centerand themselves.

about 2 months ago

Noortje

Netherlands

5

From the moment I arrived at thethe the CenterI felt very welcome. What a wonderful place and wonderful people to meet. There is an enormous diversity in tasks (allmost all in the garden of course ☺️) and the invitation to really be yourself and feel in what suits at the moment. This is the place for a deepdive and connect to yourself so if that is what you are looking for, this is your place. Thanks Marcel, Jerien, Harm and all the others for this amazing 3 weeks.

5 months ago

Josh

Australia

5

If you want time to focus on yourself and learn more about yourself then this is the experience to be apart of. I was able to take care of the silent garden, vegetable garden and chickens which were all new experience that were fun to learn as I had previous experience. Jerien, Marcel, and Harm are very good people who welcome you to just be yourself and be free of any pressure and expectations. I was able to slow down and reflect while mindfully gardening which was very enjoyable. Thank you to the other volunteers Edzhem, Bart, and Amanda for making this experience more fun and I'm grateful.

12 months ago

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Hosted by Marcel

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