Ausrine Netherlands

I had a short but insightful visit with Barbara and Jan. I began by joining them at the market in Amsterdam, where I learned how to shuck oysters. After that, we returned to Lauwersoog, where I spent the rest of my stay. Since it was January and cold, there were not that many things to do, so I spent most of my time reading and talking with Barbara and Jan. I really enjoyed those conversations because they are extremely knowledgeable and generous in sharing their experience and ideas, which encouraged me to reflect many topics. They are deeply passionate about the environment and human impact on it, and because their work is directly connected to it, they were able to share practical examples rather than just abstract concepts. Barbra is an amazing person and professional. I am deeply impressed by her and Jan's work ethic and generosity. Although the season limited activities, I still had the chance to try some tasks, such as collecting oysters from the bank, stringing fish for hot smoking, and helping with general kitchen work. Overall, I am very grateful for this opportunity and would recommend this destination to others.

Carlie Netherlands

Goede tijd gehad bij Annemarie. Lekker geklust in de tuin. Mooi bosje waar ook altijd wel wat te doen is. En een fijn woon plekje. Annemarie is spontaan en inspirerend zo ervaarde ik dat. Voel me dankbaar dat ik daar was. Al was het een weekje. Het was een goede week. Lekker frisse lucht en wat te doen.

Margherita Italy

That was the most perfect experience I could desire, edwin is a special human being always willing to find a second to listen to you and help . I'm so glad to trizin , thea , aliene and chyntia too , they'll make you feel like a part of a beautiful family and at the same time you will be with animals learning so many beautiful things everyday . It has been a gift for me to be there , infinitely grateful to all of you guys !! 🙏🙏 🙏

Elizabeth Kenya

I don’t know how to express the joy i feel giving reviews for this farm. There are a lot of amazing words i wanna say but i’ll try to make it precise as possible. “The golden sun” full of beautiful souls who made me feel welcome & respected. I was warmly welcomed to this place with a lot good cheer that made me feel at home. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. I appreciate you all wonderful people of De gouden zon. veel liefde

Marius France

I spent one month at Ank and Vincent’s farm, and it was a really great experience! The farm follows permaculture principles, and everything is done by hand, which makes the work very authentic and connected to nature. The regular tasks included weeding, planting vegetables and flowers, harvesting for the weekly baskets, and taking care of the compost. Every morning I also fed the chickens and watered the plants in the greenhouse. Sometimes there were different activities, like fixing a fence or attending presentations made by students. There are also cows on the farm, which add to the lively atmosphere. Ank and Vincent are very kind and welcoming hosts. They always make sure there is something useful to do and take time to explain and share their knowledge. The work rhythm is never too hard, and there is a good balance between work and free time. Even though I had never worked in a garden before, I learned a lot — about permaculture, teamwork, and the importance of observing nature. We often spoke in English and had interesting conversations about our cultures, discovering both similarities and differences. It was a very enriching experience, both practical and personal. I’m very grateful for my time there and definitely recommend this place to other WWOOFers!