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5 May 2024
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Description
I am Etienne, owner with my wife of theFarm (Bio farming), and also owner of the in France near Pornic (3km from Atlantic Ocean). As farmer we grow our own barley, rye, fruit, aromatic plant for our distillery. We develop permaculture project, low tech project on the farm and the distillery. Before this local project we have spent around 20 years in Africa and mainly Asia.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers could discover many aspect of a farm (permaculture oriented) and a distillery (farming, production of liquors, maceration, fermentation, aromatic plant management). Interaction with the people working and leaving around the farm. Discovering of the seaside of Loire-Atlantique / Vendee (surf, swimming, sailing, fishing, oyster fishing, etc...)
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
The project having started only 1,5 years ago, we have a lot of ideas and projects to develop.
- Help for the design and implementation of the fruit garden
- We are looking for support/help for trees planting (mainly fruits trees and aromatic plants).
- We are looking for help for low tech project (solar water heating, rocket stove for the alambic).
- Creation of art for the fruits garden (3 ha of garden)
- We are looking for mechanical, electrical and welding skill : to help to design the light system of the Distillery and others warehouse, for fabricating and implementing a wind turbine
As so many different type of work/support are required, different competences are also required. Wage can be discussed for each different works with the concerned person.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Indonesian: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: 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
Can be using a bus converted into a small house for medium to long period
Can be using a caravan or tent for short period
Can be using a really untypical room (ex agricultural Silo converted into a room by student from the Architecture school of Nantes).
The traveler can come with his/her own bus/truck. Ca be parked easily and safely.
Food can be shared with the owners or manage by the travelers, all options are open/free.What else ...
For knowing more about this part of France, about what can be done you can visit the web site of the Tourism office of Pornic (we are also registered with them)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Connection can be done using 4G or 5G WIFI installation is under progress/process :)
Space for parking camper vans
All size of van can be accepted.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, pets are allowed if these pets accept cats, dogs and chicken
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week