Starting self-sustainable life in a super-cute farmhouse in Normandy, France

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  Descrição

  Unexpectedly, but persistently renovating an old little farmhouse in Normandy on my own and in an ecologic way; helping hands would be greatly appreciated! Please only contact me when you're clear about your plans. I've had too many people not showing up after we made agreements and I prepared my place for them to comfortably stay. Languages spoken: English, Dutch, German, French and a bit of Spanish.
  
  I welcome anyone who's willing to pull up their sleeves, regardless of age, sex, religion, or food preference (but preferably non-smokers). People in a wheelchair or with limited physical capacity can access the house, but will face a little challenge getting to the bathroom which is upstairs for the moment. Currently there are no decent interior walls, but lots of space to pitch a tent if you're keen on your privacy. If you're traveling with a small camper van, there's parking space too.
  
  After deconstructing all the dodgy bits, I've finally entered the (re)construction phase. Carpenters, builders and handy(wo)men, are very welcome. Jobs vary from creating cob walls, building a kitchen, a bathroom, laying floors, installing insulation, plasterboarding, etc. But also gardening, tree pruning, preparing veggie patches, fruit picking and conserving, chopping fire wood, , etc. need to be done. I do as much as possible by hand and with reclaimed materials, so you'll find no Ikea manuals here :) Although an energetic mindset is most important, and skills can be learned, I really need people who know how to handle things'n'tools.
  
  The house is easy to reach, with a beautiful sunny garden and barns. But beware, it's under construction. There's 4G-internet, no television but a sky full of stars at night. A fire place in the garden, clean air and space. Tracks to go for a walk or bicycle ride, rock climbing areas just around the corner, the coast at a 40 minutes' drive with the Mont St Michel as a highlight in the area.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  With many bags fulls of stories to tell about my numerous travels, there will never be a silent moment around the camp fire, or in front of the wood burner. Vice versa, I am very curious to hear about your experiences too!

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  Ajuda

  Handy hands are welcome! Kitchen renovation with reclaimed materials, simple building, easy going. If you're a woodworker/craftsman you'd be very welcome!
  Are you up for gardening? Pruning is on, as well as preparations of several vegetable patches.

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  Idiomas

  Alemão: Fluente
  Inglês: Fluente
  Holandês: Fluente
  Francês: Intermediário
  Espanhol: Iniciante

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  Acomodação

  Shared bathroom, own sleeping area but currently no solid walls in place. If you prefer to pitch your tent in the garden, that's completely fine as well. The nights are silent and dark, the skies full of stars!

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  Algo mais...

  I'm not living with the clock but you can expect to be busy for about 2-3 hrs in the morning and 2 hrs in the afternoon... more or less. Weekends are off - whichever 2 days you decide to be weekend. On the days that we're 'working' I provide food and basic drinks - I'm happy to take reasonable dietary wishes into account and I'd be happy to share the kitchen: you're welcome to show off with your chef's special recipes or join in experimental cooking dishes with local products.
  There're plenty of footpaths/mountainbike/motorbike trails straight from the doorstep, including the 'voie verte'. The coast is about 40' drive, with le Mont St Michel waiting for you to visit, as well as the D-day beaches.
  Nice old and characteristic medieval villages around - it'd be great to have your own transportation to discover them!

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  If you're looking for a place to work remotely and offer your help in return, please get in contact so we can make it happen!

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Small vans can access the property. I've lived in vans for years myself as well! No dirt water dump or emptying chemical toilet fluids (it'll kill the septic tank).

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  Pode aceitar animais

  If you wish to birng pets, let's discuss - I live with 3 cats. My terrain is not fenced and I'd love the local wildlife to stay around.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Horas previstas

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

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