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We are Ian and Corrie, a creative couple who love living in the wonderful part of France that is the Lot et Garonne. We live in a stunning and peaceful house set in a number of hectares and we are surrounded by birds, incredible views, woods and other wildlife. The village of Castillonnes is just a 5 km bike ride away...
We are slowly bringing our house back to life and are focusing on the barn and the pigioniére and the garden. Right now we are working on painting walls internally and also gardening jobs such as cutting back brambles and building raised beds..
We are looking for help with painting around the house - also essentially if you would be to be happy handling wood and helping on projects such as creating raised beds as we aim to run retreats in the future (demonstrating an eco life-style).
We have a cat and a puppy - the latter of which is incredibly curious, so may help or hinder progress - depends on your perspective :)
We are looking for a positive person who loves animals and is not afraid of getting stuck in. We work Monday to Friday from 9.30am. .
We are both vegetarians. We can take you to the local markets so you can choose what you enjoy. We eat well and generally healthily and ethically. It is not unusual to pick up a guitar at the end of a hard day.
Why not drop us a line? We're looking forward to meeting you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This area is a great place to pick up on your french land enjoy a wonderful place to live, good company, loving animals, and lots of fun.
We try to live an organised and ethical life. We are writers and musicians and furniture restorers. We try to buy from markets and local shops rather than supermarkets. Raw ingredients make much better meals than plastic-wrapped processed stuff.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are seeking help with internal painting jobs. There is also wood-clearing projects in the surrounding garden and woods and a further project is to help us construct raised beds to grow vegatables.
Languages spoken
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
There is one big house here with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a barn in 5 acres of open gardens and woodland. You will have your own bedroom with access to your own bathroom/toilet.
Kitchen is shared.
We can lend you a bicycle, and we like to go out for a drink or pizza at the local bar, if you'd like to come.
Breakfast and evening meals will be provided-
So croissants and pastries for breakfast followed by evening meal such as pasta or a chilli - we are pescatarian
What else ...
Offline there is Castillonnes, 5 km away and accessible by car or bike. There are other beautiful villages nearby such as Issigeac and Villereal.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is room for a campervan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
