Organic Former Monastery Vegetable Garden and Fruit Orchard

Noord-Brabant
Organic Former Monastery Vegetable Garden and Fruit Orchard
Organic Former Monastery Vegetable Garden and Fruit Orchard Organic Former Monastery Vegetable Garden and Fruit Orchard
31 Updated 28 days ago
Unfortunately , we need to write our restrictions as the first basis of our Wwoofer-Host agreement: Everyone has their own history and tasks for their lives. We have good listening ears and encourage our guests on their life journeys to be inspired by life here. Our only limitation is that we are not able to offer therapeutic support for those in need of more than a healthy environment, work and service. We require to be informed beforehand of any medication or therapy being used or followed at the present time or recently in the past. We reserve the right to end the agreed wwoofing period on the very first day when we have not been informed and realize that we can not meet the needs of the requested Wwoofer. Smoking is not allowed on our grounds. Former Monastery, Organic Vegetable Garden and Fruit Tree Orchard, Social Work Place, Group's Center, Non-Profit, Vegetarian. Help in the garden, grounds, buildings and kitchen. Wwoofers are welcome primarily in the garden season only March to October. The garden season can sometimes start later or end earlier due to the weather. With our 42 years of organic gardening experience, we are able to give our Wwoofers practical advice and inspiration for their own gardens. We appreciate motivated Wwoofers seeking to learn and experience the responsibility of being fellow caretakers of Mother Earth Gaia. We provide a realistic and instructive apprenticeship to organic garden and work full days. On warm summer days, we follow a split hour schedule, early and late in the garden, allowing time for swimming at the hottest times of the day. We only have place in the late autumn and winter for experienced pruners of fruit trees. Our sister Slow Food affiliate Internos TS31, a beautiful Wwoofer project on the shores of the Wadden Sea accepts Wwoofers the entire year. We recommend them in the months we do not have enough work for Wwoofers. Certifications: We are organic since 1984 before any certification existed Type of work: Eko garden and fruit orchard, harvests processing - kitchen work and building upkeep. Internet access available See www.deweyst.nl We ask our Wwwofers during the working hours to have their phones turned off. A good way to detox from addictive phone use. Since we have a limited amount of Wwoofers we can take on, we give preference to those who garden or want to learn organic gardening and whose basic attitude is " How can I help?" Since we receive many requests, we prefer short stays of a week or sometimes 10-14 days in order to give more requesting Wwoofers a chance to enjoy this paradise! Our Meditation/Yoga room is open to our guests for self practice before and after work hours.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Beekeeping
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Bakery
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
0.5 Hectares | 1.2 Acres
WWOOF-Verified
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
Less than a week
1-2 weeks
Sid
Sid
Member since 2019
Languages spoken: Dutch, English, Hebrew
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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 1 day
Noord-Brabant
Closest train: Eindhoven or Helmond Bus: 321, 322, 323 from Eindhoven to Gemert
Feedback
Anna
Anna
United States • August 2026
Sid and Nella are incredible hosts. From greeting us at the bus station to providing us with bikes upon arrival, we felt very welcomed. We harvested potatoes and apples, made apple juice, weeded the vegetable garden and assisted in the kitchen with dishes during a group stay. We worked from 8am to 5pm each day with an hour break for lunch. The vegetarian meals Nella made were super tasty, especially stuffed zucchini and quiche. Sid is a wealth of knowledge about organic gardening, politics, history, and more. Since he is originally from the US, we had a lot to talk about, and were able to connect over a shared culture. Our room had lovely sunlight in the evening and was near the front of the monastery. We had access to the meditation and yoga room which was a great benefit to our mental and physical health. The monastery is a peaceful place, we highly recommend staying at de Weyst if you have the opportunity!
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Sid
Reply from Sid
Thanks Anna for your kind review. You are always welcome in our home.
Olivier
Olivier
France • July 2026
Je viens de passer une semaine chez Sid et Nella, ce fut une super expérience. Le cloitre et le jardin sont superbes. J'ai toujours été mis à l'aise dans tout ce que j'ai pu faire dans le jardin ou dans le taillage d'une haie. Nous avons partagé tous les repas du midi et du soir, au cours desquels nous avons eu des discussions diverses , variées, très intéressantes et toujous dans la bonne humeur . De plus, tous les repas étaient excellents. En fin de journée, le petit lac à 10 minutes en vélo, permettait une détente très appréciable après le travail. Encore mille merci Sid et Nella.
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Sid
Reply from Sid
Thanks Olivier for your positive review. You are always welcome to stop by with your wife when passing through the Netherlands. Then she can see how long the hedge is! Our oldest son is enjoying with his family their vacation in Corsica. Our grandson has caught some big fish. Enjoy your vacation and the new school year in Sepetmber - always welcome - Sid and Nella
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Helena
Helena
United States • July 2026
I had a wonderful first WWOOFing experience here! In the span of two weeks, I got to see and learn so much - from helping host a song and dance weekend, to planting, harvesting, and weeding in the garden, to preparing the harvested goods (shelling peas, making calendula balm, etc.). There was always something new to do and I was never bored - Nella and Sid allowed me to adapt my schedule and work based on the weather. I was the only WWOOFer there at the time, but it was a lively place with Sid and Nella's family, other volunteers, and guests coming in and out I got to meet and chat with lots of interesting people. The building itself is a beautiful old monastery but with updated bathrooms and interiors, so it was very comfortable. I usually worked in the garden about 9:30-5:30 with a break for lunch and then got to swim or bike in the area and relax in the evenings. Nella is a wonderful cook that made me believe I could be a vegetarian with her delicious lunches and dinners. Sid was like a podcast telling me all kinds of things as we worked outside. They are kind people who have lived interesting lives. I'll treasure the time spent here and hope to be back soon!
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Kishan
Kishan
Netherlands • April 2026
From the beginning, Sid and Nella created a warm, accommodating atmosphere that immediately put me at ease. They provided clear instructions on how to reach the property and arranged a pickup point, which really helped calm any initial nerves. Sid was incredibly thoughtful in managing the workload. He made sure I never felt overworked by mixing the level of tasks, making the work productive and enjoyable. Sid worked alongside in the garden every day and his passion was contagious! Nella is an incredible cook who prepared a fresh, balanced meal every day. Sharing meals and conversations was just as enriching as the work itself. I loved hearing their stories and learning about their culture! The accommodation is very well maintained, with modern facilities that made the stay comfortable. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering their WWOOF stay.
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Ayaka
Ayaka
Japan • August 2025
My time here was so wonderful that I almost felt like I had stepped into heaven. Some days I worked from morning until evening, while on hotter days I could finished a little earlier and went for a refreshing swim in the lake since it was the end of the season😊🙌🏻 Most of the work was weeding and apple picking, but being surrounded all day in such a beautiful, high-vibe organic garden was pure joy☺️🙏🏻 I also deeply enjoyed the coffee & tea breaks and delicious meals time where I could share relaxing time and joyful conversations with Sid and Nella — those moments were truly special. If I have the chance, I would definitely love to come back again. Thank you so much for everything! Dank je wel! 🌿✨
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Sid
Reply from Sid
Thanks for your positive feedback and of course you are welcome to return! Sid and Nella
Adriana
Adriana
Spain • August 2025
Sid and Nella were very hospitable and fun to be with during the week I was there. I appreciate all the caring the put on making me welcomed and sharing their life, experiences and teachings with me. Despite the weather was very warm that week I was there, Sid and Nella were so kind to find alternative tasks to do in the hottest hours of the day. And very kind and flexible to letting me switch to work in the garden fields in the early evening instead, for some days. During my stay, I weeded out some beds of leeks, strawberries, but due to the heat and season needs with apples, I spent some time every day picking mostly apples, but also mulberries and plums and tomatoes, classified and stored apples for apple juice making, and did apple juice too. A very nice place, but mostly, very nice and inspiring people, that I enjoyed talking and learning from. Hopefully we meet again in the future! Thank you for everything again!
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Sid
Reply from Sid
Thanks Adriana for your positive review. We enjoyed your being here and hope you have had another good Wwoof experience this past week