Organic Former Monastery Vegetable Garden and Fruit Orchard
Noord-Brabant
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 41 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 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.
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 when we can not meet the needs of persons in need of therapeutic support. Smoking is not allowed on our grounds.
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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
Sid
Member since 2019
Languages spoken:
Dutch, English, Hebrew
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Response rate: 100%
Response time: typically within 5 days
Noord-Brabant
Closest train: Eindhoven or Helmond Bus: 321, 322, 323 from Eindhoven to Gemert
Reviews
Ayaka
Japan
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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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Reply from Sid
Thanks for your positive feedback and of course you are welcome to return! Sid and Nella
Adriana
Spain
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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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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
Breck
United States
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July 2025
I had an incredibly lovely and welcoming experience WWOOFing with Sid and Nella. From the moment I arrived, they were attentive and generous hosts, making sure I was well-fed and had everything I needed to feel comfortable. Their home had a naturally relaxed rhythm, and I felt free to help myself to what I needed, which made settling in feel effortless.
Each day, I began work around 6:30 or 7:30 a.m. and continued until I elected to stop around 3 p.m. The work itself can be physical depending on your skills and the season, but it’s always purposeful and well-paced. During my stay, I helped with weeding vegetable beds, moving chicken coops, hedging the property, and running the chainsaw. I also observed during honey production, a unique part of the experience.
The farm’s location is also a huge asset. Outside of work hours, I could bike to nearby villages to explore or take a swim in the local lake. After leaving, it struck me how easily a WWOOFing experience could feel isolating or overwhelming depending on one's relationship with the host, the location, or access to amenities—but Sid and Nelle strike a balance. Their farm feels peaceful and secluded, yet remains well-connected and inviting.
Communication was excellent throughout. Sid was responsive to all my questions before I arrived and even met me at the bus stop late at night to ensure I arrived without any issues.
This was one of those rare experiences that felt both enriching and restorative. Thank you both.
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Reply from Sid
Glad to have hosted you Breck and thanks for your heartful review. You are always welcome back. Glad you could be here for the concert of the Wanderer. Their music is on Spotify and You Tube and part of their last concert here. Once again thanks for all your help and good luck with your new study - Sid and Nella
Nathan
Canada
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May 2025
I had an absolutely wonderful time working on the farm. Sid and Nella welcomed me in and were gracious and accommodating hosts, especially as I came in quite jet lagged from my flight that day and they adjusted the workload for my first few days. the food was wonderful, the monastery is a beautiful building and property, and I learned a lot about organic gardening working alongside Sid.
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Reply from Sid
Thanks again Nathan for your great work and help in the starting season of the garden. Hope your plans work out - Sid and Nella
Amy
United States
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August 2024
I spent two wonderful weeks in the company of Sid and Nella at De Weyst. One of the highlights was having the opportunity of helping make fresh apple juice every day and seeing the entire process from picking the apples to bottling the juice. It was a nice little ritual each day. Sid and Nella are both so kind and hospitable. Sid has a background in education, and I learned something new from him every day; we had great conversations. Nella's cooking is BEYOND delicious. The monastery has a beautiful and unique charm to it. I'm lucky to have had my first wwoofing experience at De Weyst. Thank you once again to Sid and Nella. I left as a better ambassador for good health :)
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Reply from Sid
Thanks Amy for your kind words. Yes, we enjoyed just as much having you here. Enjoy your last travels in Europe before your return to the homeland. I am sure you will be a good ambassador. Success with your future - Sid and Nella
Astrid
France
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August 2024
Thank you Nella and Sid for those amazing 2 weeks. I really enjoyed being in such a peaceful place, and learning about gardening.
I highly recommend this experience for anyone who wants to enjoy the nature and the quiet of the monastery as much as the good company of very interesting hosts !
Reply from Sid
Glad to host you and look forward to seeing you again!
