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Hi, my name is Emma and I need help at my old smallholding in Creuse, central France. It is very rural, a beautiful place for peace and quiet. I have an old farmhouse, barns and some land that I need help with. Initially I just need physically able bodies to help me clear, sort and organise everything that has been left there. The barns are full of 'stuff', it was a working farm, so there are many fascinating old farming implements. Some will go into recycling projects and be repurposed for outdoor features and I would like help with this, I'm not very artistic, so there are plenty of creative projects for people to get stuck into. Some of the things I cannot physically move on my own, so need someone else. I often have my elderly father with me, so help with cooking and looking after him is also appreciated, but not expected. Very close to a train station
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am British, so if you want to practice English, then you will get plenty of that. I don't speak very good French, so if you do, then I would appreciate the help at times, but not necessary.
Help
The project the starting from scratch sorting, clearing and storing the contents and that of the barns, recycling and repurposing lots of old stuff , so as long as you can lift and carry; preferably someone stronger than me, you can help. I'm also open to creative ideas of how things can be repurposed. I'm not a great or willing cook, so a couple with cooking skills among you would be great as I will probably be with my father. I can of course make food, but if you enjoy cooking, it would be a bonus.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am a native English speaker and a qualified TEFL teacher, so happy to help people with their English. The farm being in rural France is a lovely example of how things once were.
Accommodation
You will be sleeping in the main farmhouse which has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and wifi. It is comfortable.
What else ...
It is a quiet rural area which suits me as I'm quiet. There are many lovely areas for walking. I'm happy to give people a lift into the local town and there is a train station with links to Limogues and Montluçon. There is a wolf sanctuary nearby but I would say the main attraction is the peace and quiet.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have starlink internet, so its good and stable. Where you can work is flexible, we will find a space.
Space for parking camper vans
There is lots of space outside the front of the house. Depending on how wet it is, there is also space around the side.
Can possibly accept pets
anything. However the land is not fenced at the moment - one of the projects I need help with.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours/day. 5 days/week
