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Here, musicians***, poets and gardeners are welcome.
We are located in the département du Tarn, in the southwest of France, near a beautiful village named Lautrec. This (can be seen in the pictures) is a big house in the country surrounded by a garden, fields, a little pond and a little brook.
I'm 76, I am French and I worked as an English and French teacher for 26 years. Until the confinement caused by the pandemic, I also worked as an "assistante familiale", fostering children in need of a temporary home. It's at this time that I learned of a diagnosis of cancer, which placed me in the "vulnerable" category. But I am a fighter, a "lutteuse", and I know I will find all courage to face this test.
My life has always been oriented towards cultural and intergenerational encounter. Our aim, therefore, is to include culture in life through various fields of artform: music, poetry, theatre and plastic arts. (I say "our" because what I'm talking about can only be built with others.)
As for projects, we can invent them or bring them to completion. Ideas that have been started are: organising concerts in the large reception room at home where everybody can participate through song or lyric, an illustration of a book of anecdotes, preparation for a concert at home on August 30, participation in music and poetry in friendly meetings and,above all, to finish setting up the association and organisation of courses to be held here
Would you, yourself, suggest a topic for a course?
If cultural activities are predominant here, cultivating the soil seems to us just as well a noble and poetical activity. Every day, we all face the grass bravely (ha ha ha !), in order to maintain a beautiful kitchen garden for all upcoming seasons.
****Would you accompany me on guitar or piano to sing in bars or gatherings? We especially (urgently!) need a piantist at present to accompany me for 'les chanson fançaises' (Barbara, Ferré, Brel, Piaf, Brassens, Reggiani etc.). I would like to organise public performances again to earn the means to repare our roof and the heater! Salary guaranteed for the pianist of course.
**** Since the covid pandemia , I stopped fostering children. So, having less income, I will ask volunteers to share food expenses according to their possibilities (only according to their possibilities).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our project is obvious for what concerns cultural aspects : the "icing on the cake", the extraordinary luck we have is to live near an amazing place : a café-bookshop which organizes all year round concerts, plays, circus, little festivals, philosophical meetings, artists' "residences". Quality guaranteed !
I started welcoming workawayers in July 2016 and, today, I am always as enthusiastic about meeting all these travellers, often different but whose common aim is to share very human adventures.
Help
Gardening for sure, a bit masonry eventually, some cooking and housework (sharing the family-life), taking part in cultural projects (artists' stays at home, welcoming or visiting lonely old people to talk and/or read with them, organizing writing workshops, planning parties about music, poetry and friendship and a lot of other projects we could decide together).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Enough bedrooms for 6 persons in our house, two bathrooms for all, a very big living-room with a fireplace, a kitchen to share, a music-room, big libraries, a big garden, a swimming-pool, etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 169997369726
Feedback (55)
6 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (GiuliaVi) for host
Mary is a force of nature. Her energy and desire to help is incredible. From when you first enter the house you feel like part of the family in this place of tranquility. The work ranged from gardening, cleaning to cooking. We also created a book for Workawayers in the future. I can't forget the spontaneous poetry and songs from Mary and we shared… read more
2 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (GiuliaVi)
Giulia spent two and a half weeks here with us. She has an incredible energy and is a delight to have around. Giulia brings joy and brightens up any room, her love of cooking and eating is undeniable and she made countless delicious pasta dishes for even 14 people one evening. Her work ethic and ability to take on any challenge is one all… read more
(Excellent
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1 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)
Ruby spent a little more than two weeks in our family. She fitted in immediately and helped in the house, in the garden (weeding, planting flowers, and enjoying it!). She cleaned a very old car, which had been parked there for years, and gave it a whole new lease of life. Wow! What dedication!
She cooked, prepared many dishes that we appreciated,… read more
She cooked, prepared many dishes that we appreciated,… read more
(Excellent
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1 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Antonia spent two weeks with us. She is such a sweet girl; she fit in very easily with us here. We had pleasant conversations and formed what felt like a familial bond. We shared household tasks (cooking, cleaning, taking care of my grandson, etc.). Also, she shared with us her musical talents, performing songs she had written on her guitar.
All… read more
All… read more
(Excellent
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6 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (GiuliaVi) for host
Mary is a force of nature. Her energy and desire to help is incredible. From when you first enter the house you feel like part of the family in this place of tranquility. The work ranged from gardening, cleaning to cooking. We also created a book for Workawayers in the future. I can't forget the spontaneous poetry and songs from Mary and we shared… read more
2 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (GiuliaVi)
Giulia spent two and a half weeks here with us. She has an incredible energy and is a delight to have around. Giulia brings joy and brightens up any room, her love of cooking and eating is undeniable and she made countless delicious pasta dishes for even 14 people one evening. Her work ethic and ability to take on any challenge is one all… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)
Ruby spent a little more than two weeks in our family. She fitted in immediately and helped in the house, in the garden (weeding, planting flowers, and enjoying it!). She cleaned a very old car, which had been parked there for years, and gave it a whole new lease of life. Wow! What dedication!
She cooked, prepared many dishes that we appreciated,… read more
She cooked, prepared many dishes that we appreciated,… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Antonia spent two weeks with us. She is such a sweet girl; she fit in very easily with us here. We had pleasant conversations and formed what felt like a familial bond. We shared household tasks (cooking, cleaning, taking care of my grandson, etc.). Also, she shared with us her musical talents, performing songs she had written on her guitar.
All… read more
All… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hermione) for host
Marys home was exactly how I imagined life in the french countryside would be. We had a fresh baguette everyday, a beautiful french kitchen with a larder full of jams, wild cats that would come sit with you at breakfast and a deep encouragement to take time to be artistic.
I was lucky enough to have one of Marys friends lend me his bass guitar… read more
I was lucky enough to have one of Marys friends lend me his bass guitar… read more
18 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hermione)
Hermione a été fidèle à son poste pendant deux mois et demi, sans jamais faillir jour après jour. Grâce à sa présence réconfortante dans la maison où chacun a pu prendre ses marques, nous avons partagé une vraie vie de famille. Elle a mené notamment une lutte quotidienne contre l'invasion des feuilles autour de la maison, de la piscine, ce qui… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Austin)
Le moins que l'on puisse dire, c'est qu'Austin est facile à vivre ! Il est toujours prêt à aider, ayant "le coeur sur la main".
Il n'aime pas rester sans rien faire, alors il prend des initiatives et trouve toujours quelque chose à faire, que ce soit bêcher le jardin, désherber au pied des arbres fruitiers, ranger et nettoyer l'arrière-cuisine, ou… read more
Il n'aime pas rester sans rien faire, alors il prend des initiatives et trouve toujours quelque chose à faire, que ce soit bêcher le jardin, désherber au pied des arbres fruitiers, ranger et nettoyer l'arrière-cuisine, ou… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Darja Alexandra)
Darja a passé toute la période préparatoire de Noël sous notre toit, bravant une température peu idéale en cette saison puisque le chauffage ne marchait pas. On ne peut que la féliciter d'avoir su si bien résister, d'avoir participé à toutes les activités proposées par notre association culturelle, d'avoir communiqué avec les résidents de la… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (MAITE)
Nous avons partagé avec Maïté de beaux moments de quiétude, une vraie vie de famille. Pas besoin de lui demander de donner des coups de main, elle prend toujours les bonnes initiatives et il règne dans la maison une belle entente cordiale où l'empathie tient une place importante (jusqu'au-delà du séjour).
Merci, Maïté, pour tous les services que… read more
Merci, Maïté, pour tous les services que… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (MAITE) for host
J'ai passé quelques jours chez Mary et c'était une très belle expérience. Elle m'a bien accueilli et m'a présenté sa famille et quelques amis. Depuis le premier jour, elle ma fait me sentir chez moi. Pendant mon séjour, elle était en train de finir un film. Nous sommes même allés à la maison de retraite.
Mary a pris le temps et de la patience pour… read more
Mary a pris le temps et de la patience pour… read more
21 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ira)
Ira est arrivé juste à temps : nous étions en train de faire le montage d'un petit film intergénérationnel qu'il fallait absolument avoir terminé avant fin 2022. Il manquait la partie musicale : Ira a mis son talent de pianiste au service de cette petite fiction qui avait permis, pendant ces années de pandémie, de réunir des résidents de la maison… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Quel plaisir de faire équipe avec une jeune personne qui s'intègre si bien et donne le meilleur d'elle-même ! Nous avons ensemble animé avec succès les activités prévues dans le cadre de l'association culturelle en ce mois de novembre ; Sophie a participé avec enthousiasme aux divers ateliers tels la collecte d'anecdotes à la maison de retraite,… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
J'ai passé dix jours chez Mary, visitant les gens de la communauté et participant dans plein de projets, y compris du cinéma local. Bien que je ne sois pas très forte en français encore, Mary m’a aidée beaucoup à m’améliorer, d’une manière très détendue, dans la voiture ou la cuisine, par exemple.
Mary est quelqu’une qui donne tout mais qui… read more
Mary est quelqu’une qui donne tout mais qui… read more
10 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Micaela & Chiara )
Voilà deux jeunes personnes qui s'entendent à merveille et s'organisent avec beaucoup de bon sens pour se répartir les tâches au quotidien ; tout en menant à bien leurs travaux universitaires (ce sont des étudiantes exemplaires), elles ont participé au mieux à l'organisation de la maison, ont préparé de bons repas, notamment l'excellent déjeuner… read more
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Micaela & Chiara ) for host
Nous sommes restées chez Mary pendant un mois. On a connu Mary et ses amis et ils se sont tous démontrés des personnes brillantes et très disponibles. Croyez-nous cela c’est une communauté extrêmement chaleureuse!
D’abord, Mary a été une guide excellente: d’une partie elle a été une bonne professeure en nous donnant beaucoup des leçons de… read more
D’abord, Mary a été une guide excellente: d’une partie elle a été une bonne professeure en nous donnant beaucoup des leçons de… read more
18 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam Kidholm)
Adam s'est beaucoup impliqué dans toutes les activités culturelles auxquelles il n'a pas hésité à souscrire avec enthousiasme.
Il a largement contribué à la réussite de nos interventions tant en milieu scolaire (dans une classe de maternelle) qu'à la maison de retraite, à l'occasion de rendez-vous ludiques avec les membres de notre association,… read more
Il a largement contribué à la réussite de nos interventions tant en milieu scolaire (dans une classe de maternelle) qu'à la maison de retraite, à l'occasion de rendez-vous ludiques avec les membres de notre association,… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adam Kidholm) for host
J'ai resté 5 semaines chez Mary cet été et j'ai vraiment aimé mon temps chez elle. Elle est une femme très gentille, généreuse, prévenante, drôle et intelligente. Elle habite dans une maison merveilleuse où je l'ai aidé avec de petites tâches ménagères et du travail dans le jardin. Mais, surtout, j'ai eu un séjour artistique chez Mary. Je l'ai… read more
24 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Christine & Anders) for host
We had the opportunity to be at Mary’s place for eight days. It was our first workaway experience and it was good, we liked it.
We really felt that Mary wanted us to be a part in her life and we are so glad that we met her. Such a warm and welcoming person.
Although the heating didn’t function so well and it was quiet cold in the house, the… read more
We really felt that Mary wanted us to be a part in her life and we are so glad that we met her. Such a warm and welcoming person.
Although the heating didn’t function so well and it was quiet cold in the house, the… read more
18 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcus)
Cher Marcus, avant tout, je tiens ici à remercier WORKAWAY pour permettre à tout un chacun de vivre de belles rencontres avec ce monde qui vient à nous. Toi, Marcus, tu es venu en Mai, au temps des travaux dans le jardin et du Printemps des poètes. Tu as participé avec bienveillance, délicatesse, ténacité, tel un gentleman. Ce qui te caractérise,… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marcus) for host
Il est bien évident lorsque nous lisons les feedbacks de Mary qu’elle est une personne exceptionnelle et très aimable. Je veux juste ajouter quelques mots pour la remercier.
Mary est quelqu’un qui te consacre vraiment du temps: elle prend en compte de tes intérêts et elle est toujours encourageante. Au niveau de la langue française, par exemple,… read more
Mary est quelqu’un qui te consacre vraiment du temps: elle prend en compte de tes intérêts et elle est toujours encourageante. Au niveau de la langue française, par exemple,… read more
2 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna has been such a good "assistant" in the garden, in the kitchen, everywhere we needed her ! Always ready to help, she kept us company during this strange period of isolation and curfew. Her good temper and her smile made a handsome contribution to a nice atmosphere here and enchanted all the people she met. Our tourist times out have been… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I stayed at Mary's beautiful home for 4 weeks during winter time. Even though the curfew was set at 6 pm and musea and shops were closed, she made every day interesting. She's a real giving-person who wants you to feel happy and comfortable. I spend my days working in the garden, helping with household chores, cleaning and a lot of playing cards.… read more
14 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Joëlle)
In these very special circumstances of pandemia and lockdown, Joëlle has been an ideal companion, sharing for five weeks all tasks in the house.
It has been a real family life ! We seldom went out of course but she organized her time to keep fit and to be available for a lot of activities including cooking, housework, gardening, going to meet the… read more
It has been a real family life ! We seldom went out of course but she organized her time to keep fit and to be available for a lot of activities including cooking, housework, gardening, going to meet the… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Joëlle) for host
I stayed with Mary for 5-weeks during the second lockdown and had such a lovely time. Mary is such a kind and loving woman. She is very active and has so many ideas for thinks to do and anecdotes and stories to tell, so even though I couldn't go out and see much during the lockdown, it was never uninteresting to stay here.
The house and the… read more
The house and the… read more
21 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth )
Elizabeth's company is so pleasant ! She does everything with such enthusiasm, painting shutters and window-frames, cooking, doing the housework, tidying store cupboards up, sorting out what's not good anymore, playing with children, writing down (methodically) all new french words or phrases (an exemplary motivation to learn french !), showing… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth ) for host
I really am so happy to have met Mary and shared so many laughs. She is a wonderful human being who is always helping others and has a generous and caring nature.
She loves helping you learn French and put a lot of effort into creating worksheets for me to use for which I am very grateful.
There is always things to do at the house and Mary… read more
She loves helping you learn French and put a lot of effort into creating worksheets for me to use for which I am very grateful.
There is always things to do at the house and Mary… read more
6 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Helena) for host
Beside the blue lavender fields and the sunflowers, at the turn of the road of platanes trees, under this sunny countryside of “Le pays de Cocagne”..Stands an old farm of the 18th century converted in this “ manoir” of Mary.
Mary is a cultivated women who likes arts, music, writing and is always on the go with so many things and projects you can’t… read more
Mary is a cultivated women who likes arts, music, writing and is always on the go with so many things and projects you can’t… read more
2 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host
My first workaway experience was delightful at Mary's home. She is a collector- a collector of friends, music, poetry, stories, and most importantly...love. Her home is always full of art, music, and interesting people. Kindness is the center of all that happens here. I helped prepare her home for a community concert. This included cleaning,… read more
12 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maisie) for host
I had an amazing time here staying with Mary! It really is a pleasant way of life - working together to share experiences. I really enjoyed working in the garden which I hadn't done before and I found it very satisfying. It was lots of fun to cook together with the other girls staying there and to play music and games together with Mary as well.… read more
28 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fanny) for host
Wow.. what can I say. The time I spent in here was a beautiful, really special experience that I will never forget. It is in every sense a magical place. Be it working with Mary in the garden, cutting lavender while singing along to Edith Piaf, being a part of an incredible concert that Mary planned and hosted or preparing dinner all together and… read more
7 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (María Julia) for host
What to say that has not been said before about Mary and her colorful universe?
This was my first workaway experience and I could confirm that the comments in this list were all true! I recommend 100% to spend some days with this woman and her story of life. She is really opened to teach, to learn, to debate. A respectful and very considerate… read more
This was my first workaway experience and I could confirm that the comments in this list were all true! I recommend 100% to spend some days with this woman and her story of life. She is really opened to teach, to learn, to debate. A respectful and very considerate… read more
16 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ginger & Kevin) for host
I spent 2 weeks staying with Mary. She is a very active, passionate, welcoming lady who manage a big house and many events in the village nearby!
She always tries to take care of all the Workawayers,even though we can be many!
Mary dedicates her time in humain interaction, cultural exchange and art. It’s something very rare to see in the big… read more
She always tries to take care of all the Workawayers,even though we can be many!
Mary dedicates her time in humain interaction, cultural exchange and art. It’s something very rare to see in the big… read more
11 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Luis Felipe) for host
You crazy you!!!
Thank you for the wonderful moments spent with your lovely family and being part of your daily life for some days.
It was an experience I will never forget. It meant a lot.
I'll miss it! :)
Take care!
Thank you for the wonderful moments spent with your lovely family and being part of your daily life for some days.
It was an experience I will never forget. It meant a lot.
I'll miss it! :)
Take care!
2 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hila) for host
Sunflowers fields
castles and old trees
passing us
While you drive
You Put your seat belt after 10 km
I'm trying to remember everything you say
So I can seed your words inside me.
You point at the sky, at the road, at the mirror
You call then by their name
In Franch
I ask you about love, about fulfilling yourself
'I live for the others' ,… read more
castles and old trees
passing us
While you drive
You Put your seat belt after 10 km
I'm trying to remember everything you say
So I can seed your words inside me.
You point at the sky, at the road, at the mirror
You call then by their name
In Franch
I ask you about love, about fulfilling yourself
'I live for the others' ,… read more
1 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cécile) for host
Mary, tu sais déjà à quel point j'ai passé un excellent séjour (bien que très court) chez toi pour la fête du pain. Alors en plus de te remercier une nouvelle fois de m'avoir offert l'opportunité de partager ton beau quotidien, je voudrais permettre aux autres Workawayers de découvrir cet endroit.
Mary est une femme généreuse, pleine d'énergie et… read more
Mary est une femme généreuse, pleine d'énergie et… read more
13 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Avital & Alon) for host
we are a young couple of around the 60s. we stayed at Mary's home for 10 days. Mary is an extraordinary person. She is hosting people out of a true belief that the world can be a better place to live in if you give people the best of yourself and allow them bring their beauty and generosity to the place. We participated in a family event with Mary… read more
12 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Clare) for host
I cannot recommend this place enough. Mary surrounds herself with only good people and she as a host is indescribable. The help wanted doesn't feel like work, the area is incredibly beautiful, and the house is a happiness factory. Mary, thank you so much for your kindness, I will never forget it. Also, in only two weeks my French saw an enormous… read more
5 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rowan) for host
I stayed with Mary just outside of Lautrec for two weeks at the end of July. It was an experience that gave me more than I had hoped for and I will remember it for years and years to come.
Whilst staying with Mary, I got lots of French practice done and Mary very kindly wrote out grammar rules for me and we sat down to practice it together. I… read more
Whilst staying with Mary, I got lots of French practice done and Mary very kindly wrote out grammar rules for me and we sat down to practice it together. I… read more
4 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Oihana) for host
I had the pleasure to meet Mary during the winter time. I had the opportunity to arrive to her place and to discover the Occitanie land and their people. I was fascinated by Mary; we had the time to have beautiful conversations and to meet many of her circle of friends. This experience, for me and my daughter gave us the warmest environment during… read more
29 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dan & Nina ) for host
Mary was the most wonderful host we could ever imagine. She is so warm, kind and funny, spending time with her was a joy.
In terms of work, we did jobs in the garden like weeding and hedge trimming and helped out in the kitchen with preparing meals, baking cakes and setting the table. Aside from that we had a lot of fun taking part in a concert… read more
In terms of work, we did jobs in the garden like weeding and hedge trimming and helped out in the kitchen with preparing meals, baking cakes and setting the table. Aside from that we had a lot of fun taking part in a concert… read more
24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Liege) for host
I don't even know how to begin to tell all the wonderful experiences this workaway with Mary brought me. I left Brazil searching for an unique once in a lifetime experience and let me tell you, I got this and much more. Mary is a kind and energetic lady that will go out of her way to make sure you have an amazing experience while you are with her.… read more
6 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
My fortnight spent here was one I shall never forget. Mary has single-handedly created a haven there: it is a place where all art lives. We enjoyed each others company very much, constantly joking and laughing at very silly things. My favourite part of the workaway experience was being Mary's little creative assistant, we would go into the village… read more
15 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I am lucky enough to have had the incredible experience of staying with Mary for three weeks during the month of March. L’Albarine is home to some of the most kind, interesting and strong women I have ever met, and during my time there I was able to make some beautiful connections with the people in and around Lautrec. Each day was so full of new… read more
12 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Juan) for host
Let's put it this way, it is said that the villages in Tarn are the most beautiful in France, among them, Lautrec, a medieval village on the top of a hill, is one of the most beautiful in the world. In Lautrec, Mary's house is a paradise of nature, art, culture and humanity. Well, all that beauty is crowned by a force of nature called Mary.
Mary… read more
Mary… read more
27 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva, je suis tellement occupée que je n'ai pas pris le temps (et je le regrette infiniment) de te témoigner ma gratitude: tu as tenu à participer 100% à toutes les tâches - ménage, cuisine,entretien du jardin, de la piscine, préparation de la salle de concert... Tu as même repoussé l'heure de ton départ pour aller jusqu'au bout de ton engagement -… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Mon séjour chez Marie a eté très intense. J´ai veçu beaucoup de choses. C´est pas facile á décrire.
Marie aime vraiment l´idée Workaway. Pour elle, les personnes sont la prémier chose. Je m´ai senti très appreciée.
Il faut la connaître pour savoir quelle sort personne elle est. La gent autour d´elle la décrit comme "exceptionelle".
La séjour… read more
Marie aime vraiment l´idée Workaway. Pour elle, les personnes sont la prémier chose. Je m´ai senti très appreciée.
Il faut la connaître pour savoir quelle sort personne elle est. La gent autour d´elle la décrit comme "exceptionelle".
La séjour… read more
25 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucía) for host
I had the privilege of staying with Mary and was not bored for a second of the eight days I was there:
Mary is one of the most active people I've ever met and she's constantly coming up with new ideas for her cultural projects. It's altogether a very rewarding experience to be in an atmosphere like this, where I was treated like one of the family… read more
Mary is one of the most active people I've ever met and she's constantly coming up with new ideas for her cultural projects. It's altogether a very rewarding experience to be in an atmosphere like this, where I was treated like one of the family… read more
16 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenni a passé une quinzaine de jours ici. Dès son arrivée, elle a intégré notre petit univers composé de trois « autochtones » et de deux autres volontaires. Elle est passée à l'action sans attendre, avec efficacité, en respectant le rythme de la maison et en prenant en compte notre façon d'être.
On la sentait à l'aise autant dans les activités… read more
On la sentait à l'aise autant dans les activités… read more
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mélina) for host
(English text after French one)
Mon séjour chez Mary fut mon premier workaway. Je devais y rester 10 jours, j'y suis resté 4 mois et j'y retourne en janvier !
Mary est une femme formidable, généreuse, ouverte aux autres, comique (j'ai une petite préférence pour ses performances d'imitatrice). Elle est très active et recherche cette même énergie… read more
Mon séjour chez Mary fut mon premier workaway. Je devais y rester 10 jours, j'y suis resté 4 mois et j'y retourne en janvier !
Mary est une femme formidable, généreuse, ouverte aux autres, comique (j'ai une petite préférence pour ses performances d'imitatrice). Elle est très active et recherche cette même énergie… read more
18 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Susan) for host
I will never forget my extraordinary stay with Mary in her lively household. This was my first Workaway experience. It exceeded my expectations. I feel very protective towards Mary, wanting only kind, genuine, generous people to stay with her! As others have shared, Mary is an exceptional human...she is so intelligent, warm, sincere, funny, wise,… read more
10 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Mary is an extraordinary woman who lives her values and beliefs from early morning until late at night. Her special personality saturates the house, yet you feel instantly part of it all and included -- just like I imagine it would feel to visit your grandma! (if you had one :) . The days quickly settled into a nice routine with garden work in the… read more
2 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
Sorry for the delay, Mary.
Lovely place, good work and you will never be hungry. Lots and lots of good food.
Good place if you know how to work alone and if you love poetry.
She has very nice and interesting friends.
Muy feliz de haber estado ahí.
Salut
Lovely place, good work and you will never be hungry. Lots and lots of good food.
Good place if you know how to work alone and if you love poetry.
She has very nice and interesting friends.
Muy feliz de haber estado ahí.
Salut
30 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Olga) for host
What an interesting and dynamic experience it was to stay here! Mary's curiosity about the world and the arts is contagious. I met many passionate and talented people either at Mary's house or in our trips to the lovely Cafe Plume and the pumpkin festival. The feeling of community was quite alive here. I had very little French (Mary did give me… read more
8 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (JUAN JOSE) for host
Il n'y a pas de mots pour décrire combien cette expérience a été merveilleuse. Mary: je te remercie pour la belle maniere comment tu m'as traité, parce que tu m'as fait sentir super bien chez toi. Je te remercie pour la patience avec mon français si limité, et pour avoir été pas seulement la meilleure host mais aussi une amie, vraiment. Je me… read more
1 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ana Paula) for host
Mary is one of the most special people I ever met in my life.
She lives to give her best to the others. She has an intense life, a huge sense of humor, a very clever and really good french teacher!
Mary dedicate herself to the workawayers. I think she could be the simbol for hospitality and workaway meaning.
She has a stage at home and 2 times in… read more
She lives to give her best to the others. She has an intense life, a huge sense of humor, a very clever and really good french teacher!
Mary dedicate herself to the workawayers. I think she could be the simbol for hospitality and workaway meaning.
She has a stage at home and 2 times in… read more
14 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marlen & Madlen) for host
I spent three beautiful weeks at Mary's place. She lives in a big, typical French farmhouse in the countryside with a calm, peaceful environment where she welcomes lots of different people. You will learn a variety of things in her place. You will be involved in a lot of events, which is beautiful because you can easily get in contact with a lot… read more
26 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (MJ) for host
I was very lucky to spend some time here in this special, calm home. It's important that you enjoy working with people and sharing if you stay with Mary. There are always interesting and talented people to meet. It is a warm, hospitable place. Mary does many outreach projects which you can be involved in and is really an inspiration. So any work… read more
18 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Xi)
Cathy a passé deux semaines tellement actives, tellement fructueuses que j'ai attendu, attendu de prendre le temps pour bien résumer l'essentiel de tout ce qu'elle avait pu nous apporter tout au long de son séjour -sa joie de vivre, son courage, son esprit d'initiative, son sens de l'organisation, sa ténacité- tous ces ingrédients qui donnent à… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Xi) for host
It is my first workaway experience, two words to submit: Tres bon! I feel like I found another home in south france, where people are so easily to be connected. Mary, together with Lydia, Maite, their friends, and workawayers are definitely contributing to the atmosphere of HOME. It is a special home where everyone shares, contributes and works… read more
12 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Raimundo) for host
Mary is not a hospitable person, is the hospitality in itself.
Thank you again Mary
Thank you again Mary
19 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eelke) for host
From the moment I arrived here I realized that this is a very special place! As real anthropologists, Mary and I spent the first wednesdaymorning at the market of Realmont, interviewing locals about the Occitan language. The three weeks that followed were filled with lots of poetry and music. We organized an African poetry evening, read poetry in… read more
18 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Benoît) for host
J'ai été superbement accueilli chez Mary! De la part de Mary, mais aussi de sa famille et ses amis, j'ai reçu un accueil chaleureux, ouvert d'esprit et plein de bonnes surprises. Durant les quatre semaines de mon passage, j’ai participé à de multiples activités : ateliers d’écriture, lectures publiques, jardinage, concerts, …
Merci encore Mary… read more
Merci encore Mary… read more
19 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Catherin) for host
I spend more than two weeks in Mary's house and I don't know how to start my description during this time there... Mary, other workawayers and me visited different people in different villages, so Mary has a big heart and she is everyday in contact with people that maybe need her or just want to see her.
I think it's kind of difficult to explain… read more
I think it's kind of difficult to explain… read more
23 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Natalia & Paulina) for host
It was my first workaway experience. I stayed there for 11 days and it was just a wonderful time. I met a lot of amazing people both local and other workawayers from all over the world. Mary is a very warm-hearted and open-minded person. We visited beatiful villages and cities. It’s was very kind of her because she wanted to show me all the places… read more
22 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Henry) for host
Mary is the best host you could hope for, she always included me in every thing she did such as meeting her many friends who are very interesting and creative people themselves, playing her great old records late into the night and discussing many things around the dinner table if you want the authentic France Mary is the lady to see. we worked in… read more
2 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
I had a magical time staying with mary In December. Mary is such an enthusiastic, creative and playful lady with such a young spirit. I was staying with two other workaways and we all had such fun together. Mary brought us to a Creative writing group, concerts in Lautrec, introduced us to her friends and family. We were very much welcomed into her… read more
26 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Bobbie) for host
After reading the encouraging feedback about Mary and her Workaway opportunity, I was very much looking forward to getting away from urban areas and in to the country. This was only my second Workaway, and it was such a unique and rich experience. My only regret is that I was only able to stay for a week, as I would have loved to stay longer and… read more
29 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I spent two weeks in the countryside by Lautrec. Mary was incredibly welcoming. She is an inspiring woman full of life, wisdom, creativity and generosity.
Two workawayers were there at the same time as me. We helped with meals, worked in the garden, worked on developing a method for learning languages, contributed to the blog and practiced… read more
Two workawayers were there at the same time as me. We helped with meals, worked in the garden, worked on developing a method for learning languages, contributed to the blog and practiced… read more
29 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jane) for host
I was so blessed to be able to meet Mary and spend time in her home. She has a clear vision of the essence of what Workawayers are looking for and strives every day to make it a reality. I feel quite shamefaced to admit that most of the work done was by her, as she was continually thinking about and providing activities which would help me and… read more
25 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jane)
Dès son arrivée, Jane s'est adaptée à notre mode de vie. Malgré la barrière de la langue, elle a su être très présente parmi nous et a activement participé en toutes occasions, tant au niveau des tâches ménagères que lors de rencontres et repas conviviaux à l'extérieur, d'événements culturels, de sorties-découvertes ou d'une activité pédagogique… read more
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Olivier & Louis) for host
Mary…
Il nous est difficile de trouver les mots appropriés pour décrire la formidable personne que tu es. Nous n’avons été en ta compagnie que pendant huit jours, mais avons tout de même eu l’impression d’avoir grandit a tes cotés. Chaque jour, Olivier et moi étions émerveillés par ton entrain, ton enthousiasme, ta joie de vivre et par tes… read more
Il nous est difficile de trouver les mots appropriés pour décrire la formidable personne que tu es. Nous n’avons été en ta compagnie que pendant huit jours, mais avons tout de même eu l’impression d’avoir grandit a tes cotés. Chaque jour, Olivier et moi étions émerveillés par ton entrain, ton enthousiasme, ta joie de vivre et par tes… read more
3 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivier & Louis)
Nous avons rencontré ici, à Lautrec, deux garçons magiques dont la délicatesse et la bienveillance opèrent d'emblée. Ils ont su se rendre disponibles, non seulement au niveau des tâches diverses et variées dont ils se sont acquittés dans la bonne humeur - esprit d'initiative, réactivité, prévenance ont été les ingrédients majeurs de la belle… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lindsay)
Lindsay se nourrit du contact et de l'échange avec les autres. Elle sait transmettre ce qui l'émerveille, ce qui l'interroge, dans le domaine de la culture, des arts, notamment à travers la photographie. Elle peut participer à une discussion sur n'importe quel sujet et, comme elle a su aller à la rencontre de diverses cultures (lors de voyages en… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lindsay) for host
Ever since leaving here a couple of days ago, I have been thinking, talking and dreaming about it and reflecting endlessly on the happy days spent there. Mary is one of the most thoughtful, caring and creative people I have ever been lucky enough to meet, and it is very clear that she is extremely well-liked in the village. She loves finding out… read more
23 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
The two weeks I spent with Mary were wonderful.
Mary is an incredibly generous and caring woman, and she welcomes her guests like family.
She lives in the small, picturesque village of Lautrec, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The area has a great sense of community, with the neighbours all knowing one another and helping each other out. I… read more
Mary is an incredibly generous and caring woman, and she welcomes her guests like family.
She lives in the small, picturesque village of Lautrec, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The area has a great sense of community, with the neighbours all knowing one another and helping each other out. I… read more
23 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)
Jamie spent two weeks here. From the beginning and throughout his stay, he showed great kindness and courtesy. Jamie is always ready to lend a hand and he is always there when you need a hand. Always asking questions about other people and places, he is very open-minded and interested and remembers the details of all his encounters. He is modest… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sanaya & Peter)
Sanaya and Peter are very helpful; they use their own initiative to find tasks in and around the house at all times. They are kind and considerate, listen to everybody carefully and attentively and pay close attention to everything (for example, taking new photos to improve my "profile") . Their stay here didn't stop when they departed. They have… read more
(Excellent)
18 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sanaya & Peter) for host
A unique workaway experience :) Mary is 70 but has more stamina than us! She rises before us to get croissants from the bakery in l'Autrec and goes to bed after us. For her workaway is a way to share and connect- a kind and generous lady with a big heart! We decided together how we could help, and worked together. We met many of her lovely friends… read more
