Biologisch fruitbedrijf

Noord-Brabant
Biologisch fruitbedrijf
Biologisch fruitbedrijf Biologisch fruitbedrijf
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Hello Wwoofers, we are Marc and Jacoba and we have a small organic orchard in North Brabant. We grow organic apples, pears, and plums. We feel a great responsibility and passion to take the best possible care of our little piece of land. That's why we cultivate very extensively and leave plenty of space for nature. All sorts of creatures grow and flourish here. We live on a farm with our two children and two cats. In August, September, and October, we mainly work on harvesting and sorting the harvest. The help of wwoofers is very welcome. We're happy to talk about organic fruit growing and are happy to answer your questions. So you can learn all about organic fruit growing. We hope to work with you in a friendly, social atmosphere and to care for our land together with love and respect. We usually eat dinner together, though not always at the same time because of our children's sports activities. You're welcome to join us, but if you prefer to eat quietly on your own, that's perfectly fine. Lunch is shared with the people working in the fields. Because our family gets quite busy in the mornings, breakfast is served individually. Everything is subject to consultation – if you prefer a different arrangement, we can discuss it. We have several large, comfortable tents available for accommodation. They are furnished with real beds, tables, and chairs. Electricity and lighting are included. We will accommodatie a communal ’livingroom’ with Wi-Fi and if necessary heating, access to a refrigerator and a small kitchenette. If you prefer to stay in your own camping gear, that's also possible – there's plenty of space. We love singing, cooking, and hiking, and enjoy exploring the mountains during our holidays. Our neighborhood offers excellent cycling and hiking opportunities. The pond on our property is perfect for a refreshing dip, but if you're serious about swimming, there are several lakes and swimming pools in the area. The village (with restaurants, supermarkets, etc.) is 1 km away, and larger towns (with a theater and cinema) are about 10 km away. Public bus service is available. We enjoy having people on site. We regularly organize work weekends with friends and acquaintances who come camping. It's a great way to work together, followed by food and company around the campfire. We look forward to meeting you! Hallo Wwoofers, wij zijn Marc en Jacoba en hebben een kleine biologische boomgaard in Noord-Brabant. We telen biologische appels, peren en pruimen. Wij voelen een grote verantwoordelijkheid en passie om zo goed voor ons stukje aarde te zorgen als we kunnen. Daarom telen wij zeer extensief en laten we veel ruimte aan de natuur. Bij ons groeit en bloeit kruipt, vliegt en graaft van alles. We wonen in een boerderij, samen met onze twee kinderen en onze twee katten. In augustus, september en oktober zijn we voornamelijk bezig met de oogst en het sorteren van deze oogst. Daarbij is de hulp van wwoofers zeer welkom. We vertellen graag over de biologische fruitteelt en zijn blij om je vragen hierover te beantwoorden. Je zult dus van alles kunnen leren over de biologische fruitteelt. Wij hopen in een sociale vriendelijke sfeer met je te werken en samen met liefde en respect voor ons land te zorgen. We eten meestal samen 's avonds, niet altijd op dezelfde tijd vanwege de sportactiviteiten van onze kinderen. Je bent van harte welkom om aan te sluiten maar eet je liever rustig in je eentje dan is dat helemaal prima. Lunch is samen met de mensen die aan het werk zijn op het land. Omdat het 's ochtends nogal druk is in ons gezin is het ontbijt individueel. Alles in overleg - wil jij het liever anders, dan kunnen we het daar over hebben. Als accommodatie hebben we meerdere grote comfortabele tenten beschikbaar. Ingericht met echte bedden, tafels en stoelen. Electriciteit en verlichting. Ook is er een gemeenschappelijke (soort van) woonkamer met WIFI, koelkast en kookgelegenheid. Als je liever in je eigen kampeermiddel verblijft, dan kan dat natuurlijk ook - er is ruimte genoeg. Wij houden van zingen, koken en wandelen en trekken in de vakantie graag de bergen in. In onze buurt kun je leuk fietsen en wandelen. De poel op ons eigen terrein is heel geschikt voor een frisse duik, maar wil je echt zwemmen, dan zijn er diverse zwemplassen en zwembaden in de omgeving. Het dorp (met horeca, supermarkten etc.) zit op 1 km afstand, grotere plaatsen (met theater en bioscoop) op ongeveer 10 km. Er is openbaar busvervoer. We vinden het gezellig om mensen op het terrein te hebben. We organiseren regelmatig werkweekendjes, met vrienden en kennissen die komen kamperen. Lekker samen werken en daarna eten en gezelligheid bij het kampvuur. We kijken ernaar uit je te ontmoeten!
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Learning opportunities
Fruit or nut farming
Raising of other farm animals
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
6 Hectares | 14.8 Acres
WWOOF-Verified
Accommodation
4+ WWOOFers
Campsite
Children accepted
Pets accepted
Meals
Vegetarian
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Marc
Marc
Member since 2024
Languages spoken: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
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Noord-Brabant
Treinstation Eindhoven, Den Bosch; Luchthaven Eindhoven
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Marcus
Marcus
Netherlands • October 2026
Great farm. Greater people! Marc, Jacoba, and everyone else I met during this experience has left a positive impact on me. Marc always tries his best to make sure WWOOFers are satisfied. That combined with Jacoba‘s lovely meals made me a VERY happy camper! Thank you to everyone who made my experience amazing :)
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Marco
Marco
Netherlands • September 2026
It was my first experience Wwoofing and it couldn't have been more perfect at Marc's organic apple farm. Marc was super helpful and very communicative ever since I applied to come help. He is really knowledgeable, guided me through all the steps needed and trusted me after the two weeks I spent there. I shared the camping with other 3 international volunteers. Language was never really a barrier as Marc and Jacoba spoke good english, but there's also opportunity to learn more dutch if you're into that. Marc was constantly checking if I was comfortable and made sure to make sure our experience was also really good. We shared most lunches and dinner together, and there's also opportunity to cook for yourself in the mornings or for others, which I had the chance often to share some meals as I enjoy cooking. All of the products are organic and mostly come from the farm itself or around. The farm is so so pretty and has sooo many apple trees. I still miss the delicious smell of apples produce. They also have some chickens, sheep and horses. It really feels like the countryside. However, the Netherlands is a really small country, so there is a main avenue nearby and you can hear some cars, which is the only downside as I prefer to be in a fully remote place, but that's out of control of Marc. Thank you Marc and Jacoba for making my experience an incredible one. We will stay in touch and I hope I'll visit again very soon :)
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Amélie
Amélie
Germany • September 2026
I spent two weeks at Hoeve de Heivelden as my first wwoofing experience and I couldn‘t ask for a better one. Thanks to Marc and Jacoba, I always felt at ease. They welcomed me into their space and were so friendly and generous. I learned a bunch about the different apple varieties, how to know when they are ripe and driving the tractor! There were three other wwoofers on the farm at the time and I really enjoyed the community. Marc is a great storyteller and has humor, so we had lots of fun. He took good care of us. Also, the meals were delicious, I ate so incredibly well! Occasionally, we would do a campfire and also meet other people. Thank you!!
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Nadia
Nadia
Netherlands • August 2026
It was my first WWOOF experience, staying with Marc and Jacoba. I was able to come on very short notice and was warmly welcomed. I immediately felt comfortable and at home. I also absolutely loved the children. I was really included in family life, got to eat lots of great food haha, and whenever I needed some time and space for myself, that was never a problem. I also learned a lot of new things and gained experience with different kinds of work. I’m really happy I decided to do it!
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Sebastien
Sebastien
France • August 2026
It was two weeks of pure happiness—they saved my vacation! A lovely, very patient family. I am infinitely grateful to them! They planned a variety of activities for me and gave me a real taste of Dutch life! You should definitely go! Thanks again to Marc, Jacoba, and their child! If I get the chance to visit the Netherlands, I’ll drop by to say hello!
Marc
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Thank you Seb.
Hassan
Hassan
Netherlands • October 2025
Review voor host: Marc & Jacoba – Hoeve de Heivelden Van: Hassan & Narcis Onze ervaring bij Marc en Jacoba op Hoeve de Heivelden was geweldig. We voelden ons meteen thuis en hebben genoten van de fijne sfeer op de boerderij. We aten vaak samen en Jacoba kookte heerlijke Nederlandse biologische maaltijden — echt met liefde bereid. Het was heel interessant om te werken op een biologisch fruitbedrijf met appels, peren en pruimen. We kregen veel informatie over biologische fruitteelt en konden verschillende, afwisselende taken doen. Het contact met Marc, Jacoba en hun familie was warm en goed, en de verzorging was perfect. We werden netjes opgehaald bij aankomst en voelden ons meteen welkom. Ook hebben we heerlijke appelcider en appelsap geproefd — een echte specialiteit! Een van de hoogtepunten was de vrijwilligersdag, waar we samen met meer dan twintig vrijwilligers hebben gekookt en gegeten. Een dag vol gezelligheid en mooie ontmoetingen. Dank jullie wel voor de gastvrijheid, de warmte en alle kennis die jullie met ons hebben gedeeld. 🌿 — Hassan & Narcis 🍎
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