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HELLO!!! Welcome to the natural parc of Aubrac with abundant source water & pure air! We look forward to welcoming a solo traveler, a couple or a family (max 3 children).
We have a period to fill in April (6th to 26th, dates flexible to begin as late as 13th and to stay longer) and June/July/August - the in-between / before / after periods are flexible and optional. There are some modest income opportunities as well. We can welcome some traveling pets, depending... feel free to ask!
What we offer:
- We are friendly and fun, energetic but relaxed, creative, kind & well-equipped in many regards
- We are better with loosely structured schedules than strict tight schedules... :)
- During downtime, lots of opportunity for conversations, creative activities, games, reading, relaxing in the hammoc, jumping on the trampoline, having a campfire, singing, dancing, drumming, etc.
- Room in house, tent or parking for your caravan, yurt, etc.
- We will provide dry ingredients and buy fresh vegetables weekly, or give you a shopping budget
- Two consecutive days off, usually during the week (flexible, though), as Jules is home weekends and would like to have assistance with projects on our land.
- Occasional rides to town, pick up & drop-off in nearby towns
What we hope for:
- Basic grasp of English language
- Good with children (patient, warm-hearted, creative, healthy boundaries, modeling good behavior, enjoy doing outdoor and creative activities, singing, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and to improvise / think creatively
- You are mature, reliable and dependable
- You practice regular hygiene
- Socially independent (we have sometimes guests on our property who come for peace and tranquility, so it's important to respect their space and keep the environment serene - but don't worry, there is plenty of space for everyone to do their thing!!!)
- Your own transportation is a bonus!
GENERAL PROFILE:
Hello! We live in a beautiful, peaceful, pure setting with our family of 5 persons - French dad, American mom, four children ages 14, 6, 3 & baby and our furry family members.
We are in the start-up of autonomous living on our land. We have a hectare plus tons of space in outbuildings (stable, hangar, grange, etc.) and are surrounded by pastures and communal trails.
Mother teaches holistic beauty, kundalini yoga, and is rebirthing breathwork and sound therapist, writer and editor. Father is working with the stone rooftops of the region and previously was a world traveler / photographer. We have a two year old garden, and lots of small projects here and there in our home and land, as well as some bigger projects.
It's a peaceful old farm with a nicely finished large family home, rolling hills, lots of wildlife, beautiful flowers will come in spring, abundant water flowing all around, house furnished by nephriatic (underground lake), on the plateau of Aubrac in the north Aveyron department. We welcome families, children, and caravans / people traveling with campers.
Some work is physical - gardening, small building projects, use of a karcher, mowing the land sometimes (just a path), moving wood with wheel barrow, and some work is more 'soft' - cleaning indoors, cooking, helping with the children doing art, language, math, etc.
Please contact us with your details! We can welcome you soon and would love to have you join us!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are happy to share what we know about sustainability, gardening, householding, languages, culture, politics, health, cooking & art!
Our children are fun, intelligent, creative people who most people with an open heart get a lot of joy from sharing time and space with!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The tasks will be: assisting with land projects and building projects (dry toilet, outdoor kitchen), gardening, helping with children, cleaning, shared cooking.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We speak English, French, Dutch & Spanish. Our household language is English, so a basic understanding is necessary.
Accommodation
Room in house or outdoors in tent, and parking for your camper.
What else ...
We can provide transportation to the nearest train station or bus (Espalion, Rodez, Laguiole, Saint Come d'olt, Saint Geniez d'olt) when our schedule allows.
There is a lot to discover in the area where we live - outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking, parasailing, swimming, markets, chateaus, wine tastings, abbeys, the pilgrim route Santiago de compostela, churches, art events, horse riding, live music, etc. It is a really nice vibe in the local villages!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wi-fi access in the house and Ethernet if you prefer to plug-in. We turn off wi-fi for sleeping hours. When the gite is not in use, you are welcome to do your office work in there. When the gite is not available, we can explore other arrangements.
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of space here for campers! Pets to be considered, too, and of course children & families welcome when traveling by camper!
Can possibly accept pets
Sometimes - To be discussed on an individual basis. (We have a female aussie shepherd who is not spayed, so enthusiastic male dogs will be refused... otherwise, we have pasture and stables, so are open to poneys, donkeys, cats, etc.)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
24 hours per adult per week
