Bed and breakfast et ateliers arts du spectacle dans le désert de Néguev en Israel

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  Description

  We are a lively family (former actor and circus artist) living in Ezuz: a very small village in the Negev desert nature reserve.
  We run an ecological bed and breakfast, a small restaurant and we train a young horse free style .
  We like to work with volunteers to bring us some of their world in to ours. Our two children at home speak next to Hebrew, English and ( not enough ) French.
  The girl and the boy go to school in the nearby kibbouts. The bigger boys have left the house already.
  Our two horses need care and we take them out every morning into the desert where they run free most of the day .
  We like to cook ( French and Middle east fusion preferable organic) and enjoy meals with our children and volunteers.
  If you have cooking experience that is very nice but not necessary.

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  Type d'aide

  Jardinage
  Cuisine / courses
  Entretien / Bricolage
  Aide à la ferme
  Eco-volontariat
  Aide à la maison
  Aide avec les animaux
  Tourisme
  Aide avec les langues
  Projet artistique
  Aide avec l'ordinateur / Internet
  Enseignement

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  Aide

  We need help maintaining the garden and the guest houses: cleaning the guest houses and preparing the beds for the new guests which come usually at friday. Our two paint horses ( an older one and a young 3 year old ) need hay, a clean stable, brushing and are looking forward to go out. We train them free style, i can teach you about that.
  Artwork is always welcome, we like to work with recycled materials: mosaica for example. If you can we would like aid with communication ( in all languages ) and helping out with the guests sometimes breakfasts for the guests. Mostly on weekends.
  We like to cook good food and play music together .
  If you want to travel in the area you can do it also during your stay. We are flexible if you please tell us your plans.

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  Langues parlées

  English, French, Dutch, Hebrew

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  Hébergement

  The volunteer room has a bathroom and view onto the mountains. Friday nights possible to stay in another room.

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  Autres choses...

  Great possibilities for hiking, camel- and jeep trips, swimming in summertime. Work out on the trapeze. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  deux

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  If you find an Hebrew phrase book take it along: that brings a lot of fun during your stay in israel, The youngest children who are at home will be happy to teach you some Hebrew. We are patient to teach you the guest house work and the cooking. since we are a sort of a farm we appreciate
  it if are not afraid of getting dirty ( dusty ).

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  Nombre d'heures d'aide bénévole attendues

  5 we do not look at the watch. most work awayers have given here what they want to give

Photos

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the guest houses family and studio

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Libby and Gracie made Charlie a birthday cake!

Patio of one of the desert guest houses

Jamsession during the workshop voice training at the studio.

view from the guest houses

The family on holiday in France

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pour Anais

[11.04.2017]

Very sweet and attentive .. Engaged and always helping . We much enjoyed hosting her.
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[11.04.2017]

My first and unforgettable Workaway adventure!
Heli, Pierre and their children are amazing easy-going persons who live in a peaceful and astonishingly beautiful part of Negev desert.
I've spend a week with them and I can't wait to be back.
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pour Klaudia

[05.04.2017]

Claudia and Alec were very friendly and communicative . All the work to do they did it very quick and neat . We have really enjoyed having them. We wish you all the luck and Hope your dream will come true..
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(Bien)

[05.04.2017]

The place is wonderful. Peace and quiet. Work is not heavy.
We recommend for people who like artwork like to work with recycled materials.
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(Très bien)

[29.12.2016]

Heli and Pierre welcomed me very spontaneous and open.
I had a great time here in Ezuz and with the family. I really liked the work in the guesthouse and playing with Simona.
Thanks for a good time here!
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[24.11.2016]

This place was the reason why I signed up for Workaway in first place, and it didn't disappoint me at all! I stayed for 2,5 weeks with this wonderful family at their magical desert b&b.
The things that stroke me were the beauty of the environment and the people: never ever have I experienced such an endless hospitality! We were invited numerous… read more times for coffee or tea at people's places and given rides around the area, which was amazing.
The family itself also makes it quite a unique experience: there are always kids/friends/family and animals around, so you'll never get a dull moment ;) They also had a lot of friends coming over during the weekends, which made for long nights with spontaneous jam sessions which I will always cherish..
Even though it could get a bit chaotic with everything going on, Heli always made room for some quality time, be it going to the local pool area or eating a fat jar of ice cream in the car on our way back from the city.
The work also wasn't hard, even tho I should mention I always had the help of another person, but still: taking care of the animals, ranging rooms and laundry, picking olives, guarding the goats (yup, it's a thing!), general maintenance, and last but not least: just have fun!
Bedankt voor alles en hope to see this bubbly bunch again! :)
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[29.08.2016]

I spend a month and a half in the family and it was an unforgettable experience for me. They welcomed me as if I was a part of the family, showed me the village and the wonderful Desert of Negev. They event helped me to planed a weekend in Jerusalem ! I had some great time talking with them about Israël, the world, life, everything ! The kids are… read more amazing as well, so nice and friendly !
I learned a lot about cooking with Pierre and about the horses with Gelbrich.
What about Ezuz ? It's a unique place, full of artistic and interesting people. And the Desert is one of my favorite place now, so inspiring and peaceful, fare from the stress of the big cites !
For me it was the perfect break, it's so nice to come back to a simple and creative life for a while.
So thank you again for having me in you're family, I miss you all and hope to see you again. Love from Paris :)
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(Bien)

[22.05.2016]

Getting here was an adventure! Work isn't too hard. Heli and Pierre are super nice. Oh, and the food is awesome!
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[09.04.2016]

It was nice to join the family for 2 weeks. They were welcoming and generous. Work was not difficult at all but sometimes can be confusing. But if you take the initiative, you will get your way around easily. I love eating with this family as their food is really good! I would recommend this host.
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Elise

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[04.04.2016]

Sin Hang is a very nice and easy going volunteer, Very worldly and pleasant in the communication. Independant worker and very sweet to the children Thank you so much and we hope you will come back
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[01.01.2016]

Me and my friend stayed three weeks in Gelbrichs family. It's a wonderfull place, the cute village Ezuz! We're glad we chose this family to 'introduce' us to Israël. We spend Chanouka together, met their Jewish friends, and Pierre told us a lot about Israels history and the situation at this moment.

The work is not that hard, although sometimes… read more it's not that clear what to do when. Gelbrich, you should make a daily to-do-list or something! ;) But we both loved the work, everyday something different, involving preparing rooms, taking care of animals, building, cooking, and so on.

This place is beautiful, with beautiful people. If you're heading to the Negev, don't hesitate to pass by! Here you feel really part of the family, eating together, celebrating Sabbat together, learn English at the kids..

Thanks for having us, hopefully we see you again someday!
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pour Anastasia

[17.12.2015]

You were a great help to us, sweet for the youngest children and always ready to give a hand. We miss you ... Lehitraot
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[27.11.2015]

Comming to Ezuz was definitively the right decision!
I was with this wondelful and crazy family 3 weeks, it was such a nice experience to live in a jewish family and to celebrate sabbat with them! The work was not very hard and in a few days you will know what to do and show your own initiative.
The children and the animals are so nice and after… read more a few days you are totaly intigrated in the family and become really good friends!
The nature is also wonderful and and i recommend everyone to go to the camel ranch!
Thank you and i hope we will see us again!
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pour Raphael

[02.11.2015]

thank you very much for your help Raph,

you were a very independent helper. Kind and attentive, precise and good spirit.
We could rely on you and the children and the horses... Hope you will find your way back to us one day and have a great journey on !
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[01.11.2015]

I spent amazing three weeks with this energetic family. Fortunately I was able to meet every member of the family and I became friends with them. Moreover it was very interesting to take part in the customs and celebrations.
The work was very easy and I think it depends on every persons skills and abilities what you are supposed to do. And I… read more learned a lot!
All in all I just want to say thank you and I hope to see you again!
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[15.03.2015]

go for a desert-sunrise-run with the dogs, help in the kitchen and with the guestrooms, spend the hot hours in the shade making mosaica, prepare some more delicious food with pierre, jump on the trampoline or practice trapeze skills and chill out in the evening with music, other volunteers, a good book, a movie.
and of course: nights at the chan… read more ;-)
I had a great experience in and around ezuz and in fact returned twice, always welcomed with open arms and hearts. Haha, the girl that keeps coming back. I wonder, when will be the next time... I'm looking forward to it already.

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pour Robin

[16.04.2014]

Robin was a big help, very reliable and nice for the children. Also independend. It was nice to have met him and he gave us a lot, He is part of the family.
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[16.04.2014]

I spent a few weeks with this incredible family and had a great time. Heli, Pierre and their kids are a great family and fun to hang out with. I felt like a part of the family instantly and they even let me stay when they went on holiday.

Work can be anything from gardening, building to taking care of the kids, cooking food and helping with art… read more projects. I helped out with a little bit of everything, mainly helping Pierre with different tasks around the house.

Ezuz is a small village in the middle of the negev desert with very kind inhabitants and I recommend anyone who gets the chance to go here and stay with the family.
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Clot

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[08.12.2013]

tu est une fille magnifique! Tu nous mangue beaucoup ..
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[12.05.2013]

C'est endroit est magique, une bouffée de fraicheur en plein milieu du desert du Neguev !

Je considère la famille comme la mienne...ce sont vraiment des gens supers de qui on a beaucoup a apprendre.

je recommande vivement ! De plus ils vous donneront plusieurs jours de congés d'affilés qui vont permettront de visiter Israel. TOP !

Ah oui,… read more et la nourriture est... UN DELICE :)
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pour Gracie

[08.12.2013]

Sweet Gracie, thank you for everything.. you left many a broken heart you have to come back.. we miss you!!
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[07.12.2013]

I had a wonderful time in ezuz, My friend Libby and I spent two weeks here and i loved every minute of it. We were helping Heli teach the trapeze classes to kids and also helping in the kitchen in which i learnt lots of cooking tips. I learn alot from Heli in my time here, and had great fun making all the cakes. Ezuz is such a beauitful peaceful… read more place and i would recommend any one to spend some time here. The family are amazing and all the kids are awesome. I hope to see them all again someday :)
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Olivia

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[08.12.2013]

thank you Olivia ( Libby ) for your inspiring visit you got us all back in shape and even painting flowers.. we miss you!
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[07.12.2013]

I spent two weeks volunteering with the family during the summer and it was a wonderful experience. Ezuz is an incredible place, surrounded by desert in every direction, and I feel very lucky to have been able to visit it. Myself and my friend, Gracie, helped out teaching trapeze and acrobalance classes to kids and adults from around the area. We… read more also helped out in the kitchen and made some crazy cakes for Charlie and Simones birthdays, which was lots of fun. Heli taught us how to mosaic and we made a road sign. We also painted a mural on one of the outside walls. All the kids are so great and I miss them a lot. They are all very talented and lucky to be growing up in such a special place with such inspiring parents. Heli showed us some amazing footage of her acrobalance performances and we had lots of fun training with her outside in the studio. I really did have a wonderful time here and hope to return again one day. Thank you Heli, Pierre, Sam, Charlie, Jeremie, Slomo and Simone for welcoming us into your family. Sending lots of love from Berlin! xxx
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Philippa & Luca

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[04.12.2013]

Pipa is a an ispiring help, very sweet with our children especially Simone. Serious in the work and attentive. Thank you Pippa.We hope you will come back to visit us.
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Joanna & Cheryl

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[09.05.2013]

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(Très bien)

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[06.04.2012]

Coming to Heli and Pierre's family was definitely an unforgettable experience! :) Although for some days the hours were a little long, we managed to have fun, and Pierre's cooking is simply the best! It was a great learning experience for us to help with Heli's B&B too, and we now know how to properly fold a towel ;) Pierre is a great teacher, and… read more we are now quite handy with a drill and plastering walls thanks to him! Three weeks in the desert seemed to just fly by, and we hope to see your whole family in Singapore one day! :
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Nike

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[09.05.2013]

The sweetest companion for Simone. Nike gave us some treasures: painted our chairs into works of art. We will be lifetime friends: Hope to see you back again..
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[11.08.2011]

I consider them part of my extended family and love them dearly...
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Charlotte

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[09.05.2013]

She is very talented girl in many ways not only musically. Amazingly help full: always sees what needs to be done, taking initiative and giving suggestions for improvement.. We miss you ...Good luck and all the best on your new adventures!
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[08.05.2013]

I loved spending time with this international family in the beautiful Negev desert. The working agenda/time frame is not so clear most of the times but Pierre and Heli were always open for suggestions. If there is an event, it can get very busy but during the week it was more relaxed. Most of the times, work meant washing the dishes, doing the… read more laundry, cleaning the houses, helping in the kitchen. But I cherished the opportunity to also work on James, our giant Purim puppet, to paint masks for the festival and Pierre always encouraged me to get creative. He even made us three volunteers sing Andrews sisters songs on stage for the big party! One memory I will always treasure. Also, you might have the possibility to meet inspiring people in Ezuz and create contacts for your traveling.
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Jason

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[27.02.2011]

Jason stayed with us for 10 days, he is really gentle and kind with the children, cheerful with his music. Likes his independance.
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[03.01.2011]

I really enjoyed volunteering here with a wonderful family. The work was light and mainly involved helping with the kids, cooking and helping around the house. The desert is an incredible place and I enjoyed the feel of our small village. I learnt so much during my stay and was very sad to leave. All the best, Rashika
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