Area: Aegean Coast Turkey

We are situated on a cape on the most western part of Asia .Our ambition is into creating a tranquil and harmonious community a self sufficient eco-village a small hideway,spiritual haven on the Aegean coast of turkey 2km away from Babakale a small fishing village and 500klm from Istanbul, with a 300meter private beach access only by boat or atv and by Monica our donkey we have houseboats and three yuruk tents and a 300sq meter stone house.Wind turbines for electricity as we are cut off the grid,organic veggie gardens.There are many ancient sites to visit around the region Troya-Assos-alexandria troya etc

Area: Alpujarra, Sierra Nevada, Granda, Andalucia, Spain

An established retreat centre offering Yoga and Detox courses in one of the most enchanting regions in Andalucia, surrounded by the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada and only half an hour by car to the Mediterranean. Our farmhouse location is a home-from-home for people who love beauty, yoga, tranquility, and above all, a place to find peace, laughter and simplicity. This is an excellent work exchange opportunity for people with an interest in yoga and who would enjoy listening to our guests, without necessarily needing to be the centre of attention. If you are open-hearted, generous, humourous, grounded and stable and are able to receive and give in equal measure, we'd like to hear from you. Self-motivation and genuine self-confidence is very important, as you will be in daily contact with staff and guests. This summer 2010 we now have a few dates of availabilty again. The person's job includes assisting in the kitchen, laying/clearing table, washing up, chatting with guests, keeping the house tidy after the cleaner goes home. Also mid-week washing & drying (mostly towels). This position suits someone with a cheerful character and an interest in people and yoga. From November to April there are fewer retreats and this is when we rebuild and upgrade. Opportunities are available for people with skills in carpentry, upholstery, general maintenance, painting, and gardening. Accommodation: Teepi Meals: delicious, plentiful Yoga classes: yes! please commit yourself to a class every day WIFI Internet: yes (bring your own laptop) Bicycle: yes Sauna: yes Jacuzzi: yes Free time: 1.5 days (Wednesday and every other Saturday) Work time: Approx 30 hours per week, working alternate mornings and evenings on a 2 weekly rota which allows plenty of time to explore or just chill out inbetween.

Area: Ariège Pyrénées

We are a family of 5 with 3 daughters age 8, 11 and 13. We live in a very beautiful and wild area in the Couserans in the Ariege. Our house is a the end of a small road with beautiful views over mountains. We currently have a small gite next to our house and are in the process of finishing renovating a barn to also rent out to tourists. I am a photographer and organise photo workshops /trekking for young people in schools and local organisations. John occasionally gives trainings on intercultural communication in other parts of France and abroad. We have lived and travelled abroad and are used to meeting people from other cultures and all walks of life. We like meeting new people and getting to know them, and so do our children who are used to engage with guests staying in our gite.