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16 Apr 2024
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Description
Friendly artist living simply in a stone cottage.
Looking for experienced help with making and editing videos for Instagram/youtube tic tock, DIY, dry stone walling , plumming and tiling and help on the land and renovating the bathroom.
I can offer your own quiet room with wifi, all amenities and meals cooked with love. Friendly atmosphere.
The countryside is wonderful and it is very near the Aveyron river and gorge.
Healthy vegetarian meals, showers and good internet connection in exchange for 4.5 hours help a day and the weekends are free.
This is in the countryside so it would suit someone who loves nature and quiet and doesn't mind an area where there is no nightlife.
Ideal for those who love nature,the spiritual path,the healing arts, meditation, sharing circles, the sacred feminine, nature spirits, Access consciousness.......
Broadband internet connection.
Hot showers
THE LOCATION
Although deep in the countryside we are only 15 mins drive from medieval St Antonin noble val and the spectacular Aveyron river and gorge and endless old French villages and markets. its great for walking, cycling and canoeing!
This secluded country house is set in the rugged plateau landscape of SW France.
The delightful "bergerie" has been transformed into a simple but spacious and comfortable single-storey house with immediate access to nature.
It is located centrally on it s own eight acre patch, and there is a 500m dirt track leading up to the house.
THE ENCHANTED GARDEN
The land immediately surrounding the house is unique.
Three lay lines meet at a spot in the woods and the pool has been filled with blessed water.
The garden has been sensitively landscaped with rock features, little stone pathways and beds of beautiful flowers.
There is a stone roundhouse not far from the lodge surrounded by zinnias and marigolds.
35 different species of butterflies and moths have been spotted on the lavender bushes and wild deer occasionally come to visit.
The woods are full of nature spirits, ancient pathways covered in moss and magical shady glens.
From there you can walk out into the countryside for miles without meeting another person.
The whole garden merges seamlessly into the indigenous Oak, Juniper and multitude of other shrubs that make the "garrigue" of SW France so unique.
We are far removed from the intrusion of traffic.
You can enjoy the natural sounds of the cuckoo in spring, and later the nightingale, cicadas in the heat of the summer and a host of other birds to the full.
Suits people who like nature and a quiet life.
Great for cycling walking and canoeing in the Aveyron river at weekends.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about creating your own reality, the healing arts, Access consciousness
Meditation, creative visualisation.
Help
Help in the garden and DIY projects including plumbing , carpentry, web design.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
The accommodation is a separate room in the house with a double bed.
The three meals are served in the kitchen.
What else ...
Please can you send a reference/s if you are interested
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4.5 hours a day 5days a week (max 25 hours a week)
Host ref number: 132241116425
Feedback (21)
26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloé )
Chloe came for a week.
It was so good having her here.
She has a lovely energy.
During her stay she cleaned the entire studio from top to bottom and cleaned the windows till they shone.
She carried endless buckets of rainwater each day and helped me with social media.
She has a great sense of humour and excellent songlist and we laughed a lot and… read more
It was so good having her here.
She has a lovely energy.
During her stay she cleaned the entire studio from top to bottom and cleaned the windows till they shone.
She carried endless buckets of rainwater each day and helped me with social media.
She has a great sense of humour and excellent songlist and we laughed a lot and… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chloé ) for host
Rana is wonderful, I had such a great time with her, we laughed a lot, this kind of laugh that makes your stomach hurts!
When I came the weather was pretty bad but we made art together, she showed me how to do some collage, teached me beautiful recipes while listening to good music. We also cleaned her workshop and did some montages. I met her… read more
When I came the weather was pretty bad but we made art together, she showed me how to do some collage, teached me beautiful recipes while listening to good music. We also cleaned her workshop and did some montages. I met her… read more
7 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hongran) for host
Rana is a wooooooooonderful lady. We had a fantastic time together. She has a young and innocent mind and an absolutely optimistic attitude towards life. I arrived at a full moon night, being amazed by the beautiful nature around her cosy house. She is indeed an amazing cook and every day we had one great lunch. She introduced me to her friend and… read more
6 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hongran)
Romy came to stay here at the end of October and during her stay she helped me with social media and editing videos. She is incredibly helpful and was very patient when I didnt understand something. She also helped around the house and filling up the water reservoir with endless bucketfuls after the rain. She has a wonderful personality and was… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dahlia) for host
I had such a wonderful stay with Rana and Loopie! Rana really helped me get out of a bad situation at another workaway and was very flexible in letting me come extremely last minute. I originally planned to stay about a week but I ended up staying 18 days! Rana picked me up from the train station and was very welcoming and considerate of my needs,… read more
16 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dahlia)
I can fully recommend Dahlia. She came to stay here at The Garden at the end of the summer and was such a delight to host. She helped me with social media and with some pretty heavy work in the garden clearing and derooting brambles to landscape and plant new trees.
All this she undertook with great spirit.
She was really helpful around the house… read more
All this she undertook with great spirit.
She was really helpful around the house… read more
(Excellent
)
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26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloé )
Chloe came for a week.
It was so good having her here.
She has a lovely energy.
During her stay she cleaned the entire studio from top to bottom and cleaned the windows till they shone.
She carried endless buckets of rainwater each day and helped me with social media.
She has a great sense of humour and excellent songlist and we laughed a lot and… read more
It was so good having her here.
She has a lovely energy.
During her stay she cleaned the entire studio from top to bottom and cleaned the windows till they shone.
She carried endless buckets of rainwater each day and helped me with social media.
She has a great sense of humour and excellent songlist and we laughed a lot and… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chloé ) for host
Rana is wonderful, I had such a great time with her, we laughed a lot, this kind of laugh that makes your stomach hurts!
When I came the weather was pretty bad but we made art together, she showed me how to do some collage, teached me beautiful recipes while listening to good music. We also cleaned her workshop and did some montages. I met her… read more
When I came the weather was pretty bad but we made art together, she showed me how to do some collage, teached me beautiful recipes while listening to good music. We also cleaned her workshop and did some montages. I met her… read more
7 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hongran) for host
Rana is a wooooooooonderful lady. We had a fantastic time together. She has a young and innocent mind and an absolutely optimistic attitude towards life. I arrived at a full moon night, being amazed by the beautiful nature around her cosy house. She is indeed an amazing cook and every day we had one great lunch. She introduced me to her friend and… read more
6 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hongran)
Romy came to stay here at the end of October and during her stay she helped me with social media and editing videos. She is incredibly helpful and was very patient when I didnt understand something. She also helped around the house and filling up the water reservoir with endless bucketfuls after the rain. She has a wonderful personality and was… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dahlia) for host
I had such a wonderful stay with Rana and Loopie! Rana really helped me get out of a bad situation at another workaway and was very flexible in letting me come extremely last minute. I originally planned to stay about a week but I ended up staying 18 days! Rana picked me up from the train station and was very welcoming and considerate of my needs,… read more
16 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dahlia)
I can fully recommend Dahlia. She came to stay here at The Garden at the end of the summer and was such a delight to host. She helped me with social media and with some pretty heavy work in the garden clearing and derooting brambles to landscape and plant new trees.
All this she undertook with great spirit.
She was really helpful around the house… read more
All this she undertook with great spirit.
She was really helpful around the house… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isabell) for host
i had a wonderful, healing time with rana and loopie im the garden. 🌷🌿 i mostly helped her with creating videos for tiktok and a little bit of help in the garden. it is a great place to stay because you'll get further in your healing process, become more self aware and connected with nature. Rana made some lovely meals with healthy ingredients and… read more
18 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marcela) for host
Wow-za!
I had such an amazing time with Rana, I wished I could've stay longer. My time at the Garden was pure magic—from working in the garden, to helping Rana with social media and her website.
The work was simple and enjoyable. This place Rana has created is perfect for anyone practicing meditation, reconnecting with nature, or to work on a… read more
I had such an amazing time with Rana, I wished I could've stay longer. My time at the Garden was pure magic—from working in the garden, to helping Rana with social media and her website.
The work was simple and enjoyable. This place Rana has created is perfect for anyone practicing meditation, reconnecting with nature, or to work on a… read more
16 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcela)
WOWZA !
My experience with Marcela was incredible!
Initially she was only comming for a week but ended up staying a month and a half.
In that time she helped me update my websites and all my social media and we had great fun creating videos and Instagram reels!
She also helped loads in the garden and around the house.
Marcela also practices… read more
My experience with Marcela was incredible!
Initially she was only comming for a week but ended up staying a month and a half.
In that time she helped me update my websites and all my social media and we had great fun creating videos and Instagram reels!
She also helped loads in the garden and around the house.
Marcela also practices… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)
It was a real pleasure hosting Sophia. She was a delight to have around: hard working, enthusiastic and put a lot of love into what she did. I would love to have had her stay longer but the dynamic changed when I consented to having her friend stay also when she had to leave suddenly from a previous place. I did this as a kindness as they were… read more
(Very good
)
1 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben came to stay here in the dead of winter and despite the cold weather and his cat allergy he remained positive and enthusiastic throughout.
He helped me on the computer and on the land and he was helpful around the house and good company.
Thank you Ben for all your help :)
He helped me on the computer and on the land and he was helpful around the house and good company.
Thank you Ben for all your help :)
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
Rana was lovely! Such a positive person!!! We had some amazing food and conversations and her cat loopy was a lovely companion. She alway made sure I wanted to do the task given and that I was comfortable and fed :) I worked mostly on her website and it was so much fun. Rana showed me around the area, played some songs on the guitar and introduced… read more
30 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca spent six days with me here at the garden. It was such a pleasure to have him here. In that time he updated my website and helped me with other things on the computer and helped me with mulching the garden. What a lovely man he is. Great company and sense of humour, respectful and helpful in the kitchen. He was great with my cat Loopie and… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laurie) for host
Staying at Rana's for my first workaway experience was such a great pick !
She was very kind, accommodating and so helpful. During my stay the weather was very cold which made work in the garden difficult so Rana immediately adapted the work accordingly and suggested satisfying house work and computer activities to help her artist businesses. The… read more
She was very kind, accommodating and so helpful. During my stay the weather was very cold which made work in the garden difficult so Rana immediately adapted the work accordingly and suggested satisfying house work and computer activities to help her artist businesses. The… read more
16 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurie)
I highly recommend Laurie as a volunteer. She spent ten days with me and helped in the garden, house and on the computer. All tasks she did with a wonderful enthusiasm and positivity. She is very respectful and good company.
(Excellent
)
7 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (nightangel) for host
Les quelques jours passés chez Rana ont été très paisibles. L'endroit est merveilleux et la compagnie de Rana ne pourrait pas être plus douce. Merci pour tout.
19 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleonore)
Eleanor spent six weeks with me here and I highly recommend her as a volunteer.
The time passed very quickly as she was such a pleasure to have around.
During her stay she did loads of cleaning and organising especially in the wooden studio and she kept the house spotlessly clean. She cleared loads in the garden ( especially the infamous brambles… read more
The time passed very quickly as she was such a pleasure to have around.
During her stay she did loads of cleaning and organising especially in the wooden studio and she kept the house spotlessly clean. She cleared loads in the garden ( especially the infamous brambles… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Eleonore) for host
I have just stayed 6 weeks with Rana and Loopie the Cat. Rana's land is truly beautiful - garden, wood, nooks & crannies everywhere. It's a delight to spend time there, being with the land. I arrived it was still winter and cold, and left with spring coming - plenty of blossoms, birds and butterflies making their entrance. Rana is a very sweet… read more
24 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Philippa) for host
What a wonderful place this is to stay!!! If you like spirituality, nature, peace and quiet and this is the place for you!!!
Rana is such a wonderful, caring lady who is so friendly and approachable. She has a wicked sense of humor and fun can be had while weeding a garden bed. I came here for a week and ended up staying for a month. Since then I… read more
Rana is such a wonderful, caring lady who is so friendly and approachable. She has a wicked sense of humor and fun can be had while weeding a garden bed. I came here for a week and ended up staying for a month. Since then I… read more
2 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Philippa)
Pip came to The Garden initially for a week but stayed over a month. It was a delight to have her here. I can't rate her highly enough. Fantastic positive energy and full of light and laughter.
She put love into every task she undertook in the garden and even enjoyed cutting the brambles!
She's the best cleaner I ve chanced upon this lifetime and… read more
She put love into every task she undertook in the garden and even enjoyed cutting the brambles!
She's the best cleaner I ve chanced upon this lifetime and… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rita)
Rita stayed here for a couple of weeks this summer and helped me with retreats. What a pleasure if was to have her here. Rita emanates a beautiful positive calm energy and everything she did in the house and garden she did with love. Thank you Rita and I look forward to your return :)
(Excellent
)
4 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rita) for host
Staying at Rana's place was a dream. Rana has an infectious positive energy and is a very talented artist—her home and garden were created consciously with a beauty that reflects Rana's spirit, so rejuvenating there for 2.5 weeks was an absolute joy. I enjoyed working on my own schedule and helped mostly with weeding, watering, house cleaning, and… read more
4 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura came to help at The Garden for a couple of weeks and it was a magical time. She has a wonderful energy and is a fantastic cook. She is skilled in feng shui and after her magic touches my house feels wonderful:)
Laura also helped in the garden but the icing on the cake was an enormous spiral that she created from stones on the land. The… read more
Laura also helped in the garden but the icing on the cake was an enormous spiral that she created from stones on the land. The… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Words cannot describe the experience I had staying at the place with Rana. Her home and environment is cozy and peaceful...I felt right at home. Rana's welcoming smiles and generous heart was such a wonderful gift to be in the presence of on a daily basis. She took me to a few of her sacred local spots nearby which was a treat. I put in the… read more
8 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jeremiah) for host
I stayed with Rana for about 10 days at the end of the summer and had an absolutely wonderful time, She is a lovely person and immediately made me feel welcome when I arrived. Her home and the gardens around it are a beautiful place where she has created a truly relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. I was happy to help out with a variety of upkeep and… read more
30 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremiah)
I was really lucky to have Jerei here at the end of this summer.
What a lovely man. Salt of the earth and a great pleasure to be around.
Plus he is an excellent singer and songwriter so that was a double plus.
During his stay Jerei redid my bathroom and the tiles in my kitchen, restrung my guitar, strung my yoga hammock :) repaired stonework… read more
What a lovely man. Salt of the earth and a great pleasure to be around.
Plus he is an excellent singer and songwriter so that was a double plus.
During his stay Jerei redid my bathroom and the tiles in my kitchen, restrung my guitar, strung my yoga hammock :) repaired stonework… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kathrin) for host
Staying with Rana (and Loopi) was the best experience that could have happened to me for the beginnings of my travels this year. Rana welcomed me and I felt at home quite soon, indeed I felt so welcome that I stayed for 5.5 weeks (instead of 1 or 2). I arrived in late spring and it was amazing to see the garden sheding its skin and transforming… read more
9 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathrin)
Kat came to help out here in SW France and what a magical time we had.
Initially Kat was only going to stay for a couple of weeks but it worked out so well she stayed for a month and a half.
i feel really blessed to have had her here.
Not only did Kat do wonders in the garden but her energy and enthusiasm for nature and life is so positive and… read more
Initially Kat was only going to stay for a couple of weeks but it worked out so well she stayed for a month and a half.
i feel really blessed to have had her here.
Not only did Kat do wonders in the garden but her energy and enthusiasm for nature and life is so positive and… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host
Rana, thank you so much for the great two and a half weeks i have stayed with you! On a saturday I've decided very spontanousely to go to Rana and as I had lots of trouble with the train connections, Rana and Kat managed to pick me up in Toulouse. At the beginning there was Kat and me staying together at Ranas house which was great so I had good… read more
18 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)
I highly recommend Sophia as a helper.
Sophia came to stay here and helped in the house and garden.
She has a very lovely nature and is a pleasure to have to say.
She is very respectful and hard working and good company.
Thank you so much Sophia for all you have done to help here and come back soon :)
Sophia came to stay here and helped in the house and garden.
She has a very lovely nature and is a pleasure to have to say.
She is very respectful and hard working and good company.
Thank you so much Sophia for all you have done to help here and come back soon :)
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
3 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
(Negative
)
15 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Benedikt)
Bénédikt spent a week here.
It was a real treat to have him here as he was great company...fit in well with my friends and was really helpful in the kitchen too. His bread was delicious and he practiced his guitar in the evenings.
During the week he helped tidy up a broken roof and cut and stacked the timbers for the winter.
He also did some… read more
It was a real treat to have him here as he was great company...fit in well with my friends and was really helpful in the kitchen too. His bread was delicious and he practiced his guitar in the evenings.
During the week he helped tidy up a broken roof and cut and stacked the timbers for the winter.
He also did some… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Benedikt) for host
I passed only 8 days with Rana and it was amazing ! I have mainly cuting wood, and cleaning a forest during my stay here. I worked only in the morning and it was great to have time for myself ! We where in the middle of nowhere in a beautiful region ! But I saw a lot of Rana's friends, really nice ! She also is a great cook ! Nice stay, where I… read more
11 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marisa) for host
I spent intense and inspiring 2 weeks here! From the first moment I felt home at Ranas place. Thank you Rana for welcome me with your wonderful open heart and mind :)
The garden is a quiet hidden paradise. A place of wild and living nature, peace and healing energy. There is so much to discover and you find always enough time and space for what… read more
The garden is a quiet hidden paradise. A place of wild and living nature, peace and healing energy. There is so much to discover and you find always enough time and space for what… read more
2 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marisa)
I was really lucky to have Marisa here for two weeks here.
In that time Marisa helped me on the land and in the house. She weeded, mowed and cleared a big pathway through the woods...she cleaned all the windows until they were sparkly and helped me paint the studio and hang paintings. These are only some of the things she did and I was touched by… read more
In that time Marisa helped me on the land and in the house. She weeded, mowed and cleared a big pathway through the woods...she cleaned all the windows until they were sparkly and helped me paint the studio and hang paintings. These are only some of the things she did and I was touched by… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pol)
I can highly recommend Pol.
He Stayed here for a week and in that time he cleared a lovely space in the forest for a concert and also fixed my computer!
He has a lovely clear energy...very pleasant, respectful and helpful around the house.
He Stayed here for a week and in that time he cleared a lovely space in the forest for a concert and also fixed my computer!
He has a lovely clear energy...very pleasant, respectful and helpful around the house.
(Very good
)
24 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (travelman53) for host
I had a really enjoyable stay at Rana's place. It's in an isolated peaceful, tranquil location. Accomodation was very good and Rana cooks delicious meals every day from lots of homegrown vegatables. Along with other jobs, I completed 'unfinished works' to her Art studio which is now one step closer to completion and opening!. Rana is easy going,… read more
23 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (travelman53)
recommended Martin stayed here for three weeks to help with my project.
I cannot thank him enough for all he has done...
During his stay he did so many repairs that it would be difficult to mention all of them but the main work he did was in the wooden studio which means that I can now use it !!!
Martin is a mature professional man with a lot… read more
I cannot thank him enough for all he has done...
During his stay he did so many repairs that it would be difficult to mention all of them but the main work he did was in the wooden studio which means that I can now use it !!!
Martin is a mature professional man with a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Caitlin) for host
It was a pleasure to stay for the week at Rana's home. The work was hard but she really made you feel like you had achieved lots and you could tell how genuinely grateful she was. She is a happy and friendly person who so easy to get along with. We enjoyed spending time in her peaceful garden and it was nice to help her with it. We enjoyed… read more
22 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin)
Caitlyn and Dave stayed here ( in SW France 82140 ) for a week this July.
I fully recommend them.
They were a real pleasure to have in the house for a start:
Cheerful, helpful, tidy, positive and respective of other people's space.
In the garden they worked incredibly hard and all the work they did with positive energy and enthusiasm.
During the… read more
I fully recommend them.
They were a real pleasure to have in the house for a start:
Cheerful, helpful, tidy, positive and respective of other people's space.
In the garden they worked incredibly hard and all the work they did with positive energy and enthusiasm.
During the… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (archimede)
I highly recommend Sauro as a volunteer.
He has helped here many times and his input is exceptional:
From repairing machines and engines, woodburners and cars, working on the land or driving a digger Sauro is a trained electrician and a first class Italian cook.
Not only is he skilled in many fields but Sauro puts his heart into whatever work he… read more
He has helped here many times and his input is exceptional:
From repairing machines and engines, woodburners and cars, working on the land or driving a digger Sauro is a trained electrician and a first class Italian cook.
Not only is he skilled in many fields but Sauro puts his heart into whatever work he… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (archimede) for host
I was been to helping here for about two weeks recently, with fixing garden tools, cutting wood, pruning trees, clearing land from bramble and wild blueberry forest, and some house fixing.
I can to say that there is a very quiet place inmerse in the nature, and the host is very friendly and kind, if you really like to help the host with all the… read more
I can to say that there is a very quiet place inmerse in the nature, and the host is very friendly and kind, if you really like to help the host with all the… read more
