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Join us for a great journey in nature and share an experience with our alternative lifestyle in Tourtouse, South France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    The project started in 2012. Certified in organic farming since 2015. We are eight inhabitants on the site, four cats and one dog. We are located on the green hills of Tourtouse, between Saint Girons and Cazères, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Ariège Pyrenees.
    There is the main house, a big shed with a wood workshop, an old stone barn in renovation, 10 hectares of woods and meadows, a vegetable garden, and an orchard of 200 apple trees of special old varieties.
    To sleep we have a cosy dormitory all in wood in the attic of the house, and one double bedroom (two others rooms are occupatied).
    In 2015, we created the association , to promote and preserve old varieties of fruits, the use of wild plants, as well as sharing agricultural knowledge, ecology, the pooling of tools. We also organize cultural and artistic activities. Our visitors and helpers are required to join the members association, and for the workawayers, the fee is of their choice.

    ACTIVITIES FOR 2025
    In July and August we will have many activities : fruit picking, gardening, helping other projects, gardening, earth coating, wood work, making gardening lasagna, renovating, building a shed... and of course many other things.
    From September to November we will also be picking 30 old varieties of apples, learning about them and testing many recipies . This is when the apple juice is made, with a blend of all these rare apples.
    See you soon !


    Le projet a démarré en 2012. Certifié en agriculture biologique depuis 2015. Nous sommes sept habitants sur le lieu, quatre chats et un chien. Nous sommes situé.es sur les collines verdoyantes de Tourtouse, entre Saint Girons et Cazères, au coeur du Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises. Il y a une maison principale commune, un hangar agricole dont une partie transformé en atelier bois, une grange traditionnelle en pierre à rénover, 10 hectares de bois et de prairies, un potager, et verger de 200 pommiers de variétés anciennes. Pour dormir il y a un dortoir de 60m2 dans le grenier rénové en bois, et une chambre individuelle avec un lit deux places, qui est à disposition.
    En 2015 nous avons créé une association, afin de préserver les variétés anciennes, promouvoir les activités écologiques, l'utilisation de plantes sauvages, le partage des savoirs et la mutualisation des outils. Les visiteurs et participants à nos séjours sont invités à adhérer à l'association, et la cotisation pour les workawayers est à prix libre.

    ACTIVITÉS EN 2025
    En juillet et aout nous ferons des butes de culture en lasagne, des enduits naturels, du jardinage, de la rénovation, du ramassage de fruits, des coup de main dans d'autres projets... et bien plus.
    De septembre à novembre il y aura aussi le ramassage des pommes rustiques, dans la bonne humeur et la convivialité, avec reconnaissance et dégustation de 30 variétés anciennes. Le jus que nous produisons est élaboré à partir d'un savant mélange de pommes, ce qui le rend si unique et savoureux.
    A bientôt !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    Books
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cooking, local life, carpentry, woodworking, plants, personal development.

    Cuisine, vie locale, charpente, travail du bois, plants, développement personnel.

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are doing gardening, woodworking, earth coating and many more things during the summer. We welcome 2 to 5 workawayers to help us and have a great experience.
    September to November will be our apple picking session. We will learn about old varieties of apple and make our famous juice.

    En juillet et aout, nous accueillons 2 à 5 personnes pour un coup de main dans le potager, la rénovation, la jointure de pierre, l'entretien du verger.
    Septembre à novembre sera la saison de ramassage des pommes. Nous étudierons les variétés anciennes et ferons notre fameux jus de pomme.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    1 bedroom and large dormitory all in wood. We provide all meals with fresh, vegetarian and organic products. Breakfast, lunch and dinner with the possibility of having snacks and drinks at any time.

    1 chambre et grand dortoir tout en bois. Nous assurons tous les repas avec des produits frais, végétariens et bio. Petit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner avec la possibilité de prendre des encas et des boissons à toute heure.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is a unique human experience in a beautiful region with lakes, Pyrenees mountains, nature and the best food ever.
    The nearest train station is 20mn away in Cazères. We can come to get you and we ask a contribution of 6 euros.

    Nous vous invitons à une expérience humaine, dans une région magnifique avec ses lacs, ses montagnes des Pyrénées, sa nature et une cuisine à tomber d'un pommier.
    La station de train la plus proche est à 20mn à Cazères. Nous pouvons venir te chercher et demandons une participation de 6 euros.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Lilith (14 years)

Host ref number: 239298872632

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The image depicts a man in a straw hat, wearing a gray sweater, reaching for apples on a tree with green leaves and branches, set against a bright sky.
The image depicts a two-story stone house with a tiled roof, adorned with vines and plants, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
The image depicts a man and woman in a wooded area, with the woman eating an apple and the man holding a box of apples. The atmosphere appears to be joyful and relaxed.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a row of trees and a grassy area, featuring a few buildings in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

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