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Hi everybody !
"A stranger is just a friend you don't know yet."
The last few years, David and I have welcomed, through different websites, more than 50 volunteers helping us with several types of work, and it's been a great experience for both them and us ! We kept contact with many of them, some became close friends and came back especially to meet us again. Please check the feedbacks, you’ll be conquered ;-)
This time, the help we need is very simple : David's broken Achilles tendon will be operated beginning of March, which means he will need to rest and walk as little as possible, with crutches, or even with the wheelchair for longer distances. I have a lot of joint problems myself, and so we are looking for a kind and dedicated person who could help me take on the tasks that David usually does on a daily basis. This includes taking a short walk with the dog, feed him and the cats, stepping over the fence of the meadow to feed the chicken and get the eggs at the bottom of a small wooden shed and sweep their place, reloading the firewood display (and splitting wood if necessary, using the electric splitter), watering the plants, accompanying me to go shopping and put the groceries away, helping me cook, setting and clearing up the table, washing the dishes, hanging the laundry on the line ... In short, all the usual tasks of life in the countryside !
Thus, no particularly hard or interesting work for you, I must admit, but I assume we are cool enough to put you at ease and take the chance to get to know each other in a nice exchange.
We hope finding someone able to stay two or three weeks with us from end of February or very beginning of March. Someone who is attentive and considerate, with a minimum of initiative. It would be great if we hadn't to ask each day for things that have to be done every day ;-)
Please note that we are lazy enough to get up quite late, take time to make some yoga or other stuff, and then take time to "brunch" as late as 10 or 11 AM or noon. We then only have dinner at night, about 8 or 9 PM.
But of course you can get up earlier than us, have breakfast and do whatever you like in the morning, and of course have a lunch if that's in your habits. We provide all necessary food for breakfast and lunch but you just help yourself.
In the evening, we cook together (if you're not used to cook, I will show you some interesting tricks), share a good meal (we love exotic recipes) and spend time redoing the world, play games, or just chill out while listening to a large range of very varied musics ... that one can accompany with his own instrument !
If you recognise yourself in that description, then you're my (wo)man 👍
In that case, please write to us ASAP !
Thank's for reading this.
Greetings 😉
Roxane & David.Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We do speak fluently English, but or mother tongue is French, and we will be happy to help you learning some bases.
Our house looks like a proper museum, full of ethnic objects that we brought back from travels, or from ... flea markets 😉, where we will be happy to go with you to, if you like it, mostly on Sundays. Anyway, many of those objects remind us nice stories we’ll be happy to share.
We do love all musics of the world (David is rock guitarist) and we have a huge range of choice to make you discover. From Tibetan horns, to Greek Rebetiko, passing by Queens Of The Stone Age, Sergei Prokofiev, or Chuck Berry ...
Our way of life is, let's say, unusual, mostly based on a Carpe Diem philosophy ... Have a look at our feedbacks, you'll see what people remember from their stay in beautiful Cassaet house 😎Help
"Anything worth doing is worth doing right"
It won't be priority this time, but we might also need help for a few works in the garden, such as moving firewood from one place to another (using a wheelbarrow, don't worry), cutting some trees or branches, spreading straw around some plants that need to be protected, trimming hedges, ... Some garden terraces and furnitures need also to be repaired and/or sanded and painted.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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.Accommodation
We can provide one comfortable room with a single bed.
Bicycles are available : you're kindly request to maintain them in good condition and to provide the potencial necessary repairs which you would have caused (I hate repairing leaky tires !), thanks.
A free unlimited fibre wifi connection is available in the main house.What else ...
Our place is quite remote. Beautiful surroundings to discover, but no public transport.
Hiking, cycling, breathing the nature's perfumes, enjoy the peace, meditate : so many things to do here !
First shops, supermarket, bakery, doctors, pharmacy, movie, golf course are 9km away.
The city of Auch (train station, movies, bars, swimming pool, Mc Do ¦-Þ , theater...) is nearly 30km away, and Toulouse (airport) 90km.
You will have to walk 80km down south to reach the first mountains of Pyrenees :-) that sometimes appear in our sight, impressive, as a stunning scenery between earth and sky ...
Something important for us : we have a cute and nice dog and 2 lovely cuddling cats that love to lie on one's lap ... We also have a few hens. So if you're allergic or don't like pets, this will probably be a problem.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
WiFi available (fiber network)
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We love animals and will be happy to welcome your furry friend, if a nice one that represents no danger for our dog, cats, and chicken ! And of course we rely on your common sense to make it respect our stuffs (our house is nearly a museum, with a lot of objects everywhere, inside and outside) and to clean any of the little "presents" it would lay here or there ;-)
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Average 20 hours/week
Feedback (12)
The energy they have put into the soil… read more
Fantastic people
Great project
Roxane and David are outstanding people to be around and spend time with. This is the perfect workaway experience. If you are given this opportunity don’t hesitate.
Thanks for a wonderful experience!
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The energy they have put into the soil… read more
Fantastic people
Great project
Roxane and David are outstanding people to be around and spend time with. This is the perfect workaway experience. If you are given this opportunity don’t hesitate.
Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Thank you so much for all you've done here, with us or on your own !
Whenever you 'd like to come again, you'll be very welcome… read more
I highly recommand you to welcome them, you will thank me ;-)
Thank you "Ri" and Clara (or is it Clara and "Ri" ?) !
And welcome back, one… read more
She's helpful, courageous, independent and wise. So sensitive to all different aspects of life, events, people ... Definitely someone I wish you to welcome in your home, one day !
Thanks Kai, wish you all the best possible other experiences in workaway and woofing !
Thank you all for everything!
Keep in touch,… read more
You're profile wasn't saying a lot about you ;-) , so I didn't know what to expect ... And I must say it has been a brilliant surprise ! Easy going, you were quickly and effectively integrated, as well in the work force as in the moments of relaxation and games. Thank you for all, I hope that we will see each other again !
Bisous,
The food was amazing and the music collection always got your head bopping :)
I did not want to leave.
Thank you Roxane for taking me on at the last minute! You were a life saver ;) xx
She is certainly someone discrete, but who has nevertheless a strong personality, a great will, and a astonishing open-minded capacity !
Highly recommended !
Thanks for all Brenna, I'll be glad to get of your news !
Thanks for all Jo, you'll always be… read more
Thank you again girls for having been my initiators in the great "Workaway" family !
Hope to see you again, one day !