Help us with eco renovation projects in Douadic, France

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  Description

  We are a british-french couple renovating an old french farmhouse with outbuildings and some land (4000m2).
  
  We want it to be as eco as possible in the future, and we are using reclaimed materials as much as possible. We have plans to set up a place for others to stay (camping), build a cabin, eco toilets, finish our small swimming pool and do creative workshops (music, yoga, cooking).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I’m English, and my partner is French so we can exchange languages!
  
  I’m also a trained Yoga guide, with a masters in Medical Anthropology and South Asian studies, and he is a professional musician so we can exchange these skills too.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We’d love help with:
  - eco projects ( rainwater harvesting, solar showers, compost areas, homemade greenhouse/polytunnel)
  - gardening and watering
  - DIY projects (renovating an old french farmhouse ourselves)
  - childcare
  - general maintenance

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have a studio room with a double bed, or space for camping if you prefer.
  We can provide a simple breakfast (serving yourself) and nutritious vegetarian meals for Lunch and dinner.
  
  We like to rotate with cooking responsibilities to share the cooking and to keep it interesting!
  
  On non-working days,e.g. Saturday and Sunday we kindly ask that you make your own meals from supplies or eat out locally ☺️
  
  We also ask that you pitch in and participate with general household tasks, like loading and unloading the dishwasher, wiping surfaces etc) and helping once a week with cleaning and taking the bins / recycling / compost.

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  What else ...

  If you love the quiet of nature and wildlife, this is your spot! We’re like a little bubble where you can really feel calm.
  There’s many walks, lakes and things to do and see nearby. We have bikes to cycle around and plenty of private places to relax when you’re not working with us.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes we can 😊

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Can park on hardstanding or the grass or under shelter :)

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dog & Cat friendly pets only please!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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