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19 May 2024
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Description
I am the founder and director of an Eco-friendly equestrian leisure centre at Lake Bosomtwe that is proposing horse-back riding in one of the most beautiful natural places of Ghana, Lake Bosomtwe. We also propose accommodation and vegetarian food for our guests. We are set on the mountain overlooking the lake and in between traditionnal villages which makes it a perfect haven for peace and tranquility.
Our multi-cultural family is Ghanaian-French and we have 2 young children (8 and 12 year-old).Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a multi-cultural French-Ghanaian family of 4 (2 parents, 1 son of 12 and one son of 8) living in the deep countryside of Africa, running an eco-horse Ranch with accomodation and a vegetarian restaurant. Benefits are wide : experiencing rural Ghanaian Ashanti roots and culture, natural and minimalist way of living, animal care, energizing vibrations with lake and mountains surrounding, home-schooling and neurodiversity inclusive environment ...
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for a volunteer to help us carry out activities with our 2 sons, Menelik who is 8 years old and Siméon who is 12 years old and has ADHD. Activities such as playing, swimming, biking, horse-riding, creative arts, music etc and all what will make the kids happy. In parallel, helping hands with the horses'management, guests'relationship and gardening or farming are always a plus +++
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Twi: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateAccommodation
Full board
What else ...
We are located in the heart of the Ashanti Region, roughly 1h30 South of Kumasi, the second biggest town of Ghana, about 4-5 hours from Cape Coast and 7-8 hours to the Savannah region. Plenty to visit and do during time off. Local transports are relatively easy to get.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The tree ounge is the perfect for computer work while suspended in the trees overlooking the Lake. That is where we home-school our children. Fee mattresses permit some rest and meditation in between work sessions :)
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 6 days a week
Feedback (3)
I had the opportunity to get to know Elodie through many fascinating conversations; she is a well-travelled and knowledgeable woman. Beyond her deep concern for my… read more
Not to be missed if he is in your surrounding area as you will hardly meet people of that level of happiness in life :)
Best sense of humour (she comes from France :-)
Best skills with children (she is highly graduated and has years of experience in the field)
Best capacity to adjust to a new environment (she has travelled the 5 continents)
So easy to fit in any peculiar situation… read more
I had nice talks with Elodie, she is such a generous woman, and i share good moments with her sons and specially the baby.
You will definitely miss them as i do.
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I had the opportunity to get to know Elodie through many fascinating conversations; she is a well-travelled and knowledgeable woman. Beyond her deep concern for my… read more
Not to be missed if he is in your surrounding area as you will hardly meet people of that level of happiness in life :)
Best sense of humour (she comes from France :-)
Best skills with children (she is highly graduated and has years of experience in the field)
Best capacity to adjust to a new environment (she has travelled the 5 continents)
So easy to fit in any peculiar situation… read more
I had nice talks with Elodie, she is such a generous woman, and i share good moments with her sons and specially the baby.
You will definitely miss them as i do.