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Vom Host für Workawayer (Eshed)
Eshed stayed with us for a few weeks in March and was a great guest. Eshed's support during his stay ranged from daily tasks like washing up and feeding the pets to more specific tasks like weeding/garden patch prepping and sanding. We really enjoyed Eshed's calm , go with the flow energy and his willingness to learn and experience new things.
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He was great with Zoe and the pets (Talba missed him when he left!!) and was overall a great guest to have. We enjoyed some good pastries alongside good conversations and Eshed will always be welcome here at our home.
Vom Workawayer (Eshed) für Host
I've had an absolutely amazing time with Alex, Regina, Zoe, Marley, and Talba!
I spent three wonderful weeks with them, which felt like a fleeting moment. During my stay, I helped with various tasks such as renovating the bathroom, tending to the garden, weeding certain grass plots, and making little trinkets for their wedding.
Alex and Regina are
… read more among the most caring, interesting, and genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. I truly enjoyed our conversations about life and sexuality, visits to the local market—especially the bakery ;)—relaxing in their beautiful garden, and so so much more!!
Thank you again for EVERYTHING! I wish you all the best!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is a Workaway host's dream guest. He was kind, engaging, helpful, friendly, smart, he took initiative, had brilliant ideas and lots of tidbits of knowledge to share with both of us.
Alex spent most of his time with Alex during his stay and Alex SO appreciated his support, knowledge and experience. There are a lot of things Thomas did
… read more during his stay that have made our home a better place and that would not have been possible with out his input - we are forever grateful and Thomas is always welcome in our little corner of the French countryside!
Aside from the more practical aspects of Thomas' stay, we also exchanged thoughts and ideas about Human Design, relationships and parenting more broadly. We really valued Thomas' wisdom, humour and the care he took during his stay. 1000/10 would recommend him as a guest in your home.
Vom Workawayer (Thomas) für Host
If you look for the „real“ workaday experience, go to Reg, Alex, Zoe, Talba, and Marley’s place. This family is so authentic, active, funny, serious as you can expect from a great place to be. I stayed almost 3 weeks with the family, had a nice apartment for myself in one wing of the house, had great meals, interesting discussions and a lot of
… read more playtime with Talba. The work was very interesting, from cutting trees, making shelfs, do electrical installations, help building a new bathroom, pruning trees . . . a wide variety of interesting things to choose from and help or do. I worked most time with Alex, what was fun, entertaining and a good chance to learn new things - or share knowledge. Zoe is a funny little girl, she knows exactly what she wants! After all, I was sad to leave because I had another appointment, I probably would still be there now . . . .
Valentina fit right into our little family from the get go. Zoé was so at ease with her as was Marley!
Valentina stayed with us for 3 weeks from mid January - early February and her contributions included keeping an eye on Zoe, helping us keep things tidy (including giving the car interior some much needed TLC) , helping Alex with an array of
… read more projects and making some delicious Italian comfort food ( the lasagne she made will forever be a family favourite!)
Valentina is a friendly, chatty, curious person who takes initiative and is willing to learn and try new things. We really enjoyed her stay with us and hope our paths cross again ( Reg will work on a vegan lasagne and tiramisu recipe in the mean time!)
Valentina is respectful, considerate and overall a great guest.
I had the most incredible three weeks in Archigny, a charming little town in the French countryside. This was my first Workaway experience, and it was everything I had hoped for—an opportunity to unplug, reconnect with nature, and be part of something truly special with wonderful people (and animals!).
From the moment I arrived, Alex and Regina
… read more made me feel right at home. I stayed in a beautiful, well-kept apartment next to the main house, which gave me the perfect balance of privacy and connection. Most of my time was spent working with Alex—whether it was helping build a bathroom from scratch (a first for me!), gardening, or cutting wood. He has an incredible way of making every task enjoyable—always patient, always upbeat, and always ready with a joke. (I’ll really miss waking up to your Capoeira song alarm!)
Regina is one of those people you can talk to for hours. She’s warm, open-minded, and full of wisdom, and I cherished every conversation with her. On top of that, I fell in love with their vegetarian lifestyle—the meals they prepare with fresh veggies from their garden or the local market are beyond delicious! I also discovered new ingredients and ways of cooking, and they were always so thoughtful, making sure everyone felt at home while also giving you the chance to cook if you wanted.
And then there’s Zoe, their little one, who is just the sweetest! Babysitting her never felt like "work"—she’s so curious, talkative, and full of energy that playing together was always a joy.
This experience was everything I needed and more. If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where you can learn, contribute, and be surrounded by kind and inspiring people, I can’t recommend this place enough.
Thank you, Alex, Regina, and Zoe, for making my first Workaway experience so unforgettable. I feel so lucky to have been part of your world for a little while, and I know anyone who joins your project will have just as incredible a time!Weitere Bilder
Talba dog! She's very gentle and happy-go-lucky
Marley cat + Alex & Zoe in the dining room
Walk with Zoe around the private forest that surrounds the property
Mainhouse - 18th century French farmhouse
Sunset from the back garden
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Eshed)
Eshed stayed with us for a few weeks in March and was a great guest. Eshed's support during his stay ranged from daily tasks like washing up and feeding the pets to more specific tasks like weeding/garden patch prepping and sanding. We really enjoyed Eshed's calm , go with the flow energy and his willingness to learn and experience new things.
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He was great with Zoe and the pets (Talba missed him when he left!!) and was overall a great guest to have. We enjoyed some good pastries alongside good conversations and Eshed will always be welcome here at our home.
Vom Workawayer (Eshed) für Host
I've had an absolutely amazing time with Alex, Regina, Zoe, Marley, and Talba!
I spent three wonderful weeks with them, which felt like a fleeting moment. During my stay, I helped with various tasks such as renovating the bathroom, tending to the garden, weeding certain grass plots, and making little trinkets for their wedding.
Alex and Regina are
… read more among the most caring, interesting, and genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. I truly enjoyed our conversations about life and sexuality, visits to the local market—especially the bakery ;)—relaxing in their beautiful garden, and so so much more!!
Thank you again for EVERYTHING! I wish you all the best!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is a Workaway host's dream guest. He was kind, engaging, helpful, friendly, smart, he took initiative, had brilliant ideas and lots of tidbits of knowledge to share with both of us.
Alex spent most of his time with Alex during his stay and Alex SO appreciated his support, knowledge and experience. There are a lot of things Thomas did
… read more during his stay that have made our home a better place and that would not have been possible with out his input - we are forever grateful and Thomas is always welcome in our little corner of the French countryside!
Aside from the more practical aspects of Thomas' stay, we also exchanged thoughts and ideas about Human Design, relationships and parenting more broadly. We really valued Thomas' wisdom, humour and the care he took during his stay. 1000/10 would recommend him as a guest in your home.
Vom Workawayer (Thomas) für Host
If you look for the „real“ workaday experience, go to Reg, Alex, Zoe, Talba, and Marley’s place. This family is so authentic, active, funny, serious as you can expect from a great place to be. I stayed almost 3 weeks with the family, had a nice apartment for myself in one wing of the house, had great meals, interesting discussions and a lot of
… read more playtime with Talba. The work was very interesting, from cutting trees, making shelfs, do electrical installations, help building a new bathroom, pruning trees . . . a wide variety of interesting things to choose from and help or do. I worked most time with Alex, what was fun, entertaining and a good chance to learn new things - or share knowledge. Zoe is a funny little girl, she knows exactly what she wants! After all, I was sad to leave because I had another appointment, I probably would still be there now . . . .
Valentina fit right into our little family from the get go. Zoé was so at ease with her as was Marley!
Valentina stayed with us for 3 weeks from mid January - early February and her contributions included keeping an eye on Zoe, helping us keep things tidy (including giving the car interior some much needed TLC) , helping Alex with an array of
… read more projects and making some delicious Italian comfort food ( the lasagne she made will forever be a family favourite!)
Valentina is a friendly, chatty, curious person who takes initiative and is willing to learn and try new things. We really enjoyed her stay with us and hope our paths cross again ( Reg will work on a vegan lasagne and tiramisu recipe in the mean time!)
Valentina is respectful, considerate and overall a great guest.
I had the most incredible three weeks in Archigny, a charming little town in the French countryside. This was my first Workaway experience, and it was everything I had hoped for—an opportunity to unplug, reconnect with nature, and be part of something truly special with wonderful people (and animals!).
From the moment I arrived, Alex and Regina
… read more made me feel right at home. I stayed in a beautiful, well-kept apartment next to the main house, which gave me the perfect balance of privacy and connection. Most of my time was spent working with Alex—whether it was helping build a bathroom from scratch (a first for me!), gardening, or cutting wood. He has an incredible way of making every task enjoyable—always patient, always upbeat, and always ready with a joke. (I’ll really miss waking up to your Capoeira song alarm!)
Regina is one of those people you can talk to for hours. She’s warm, open-minded, and full of wisdom, and I cherished every conversation with her. On top of that, I fell in love with their vegetarian lifestyle—the meals they prepare with fresh veggies from their garden or the local market are beyond delicious! I also discovered new ingredients and ways of cooking, and they were always so thoughtful, making sure everyone felt at home while also giving you the chance to cook if you wanted.
And then there’s Zoe, their little one, who is just the sweetest! Babysitting her never felt like "work"—she’s so curious, talkative, and full of energy that playing together was always a joy.
This experience was everything I needed and more. If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where you can learn, contribute, and be surrounded by kind and inspiring people, I can’t recommend this place enough.
Thank you, Alex, Regina, and Zoe, for making my first Workaway experience so unforgettable. I feel so lucky to have been part of your world for a little while, and I know anyone who joins your project will have just as incredible a time!
Vom Workawayer (Regina) für Host
I feel lucky to have had this experience as my first Workaway. Staying with Reg, Alex, Zoe, Talba, and Marley was an absolute pleasure. Immersing myself in Reg and Alex's authentic life project was not only enjoyable but also deeply inspiring.
The experience was everything I had hoped for, from spending introspective time in nature to getting my
… read more hands dirty working the land, all while having the space to connect with both myself and others, through nurturing conversations and shared meals.
Conversations with Reg were particularly enjoyable, and I gained invaluable insights from Alex's expertise in different topics and skills, he is a very skillful person. My main tasks included helping with the garden and babysitting Zoe, who is truly special. I still find myself missing her.
Reg and Alex are very thoughtful and considerate hosts, always open to suggestions for work and ensuring a comfortable stay. They even provided me with my own room, bathroom, and a small kitchen, and their cooking is amazing.
With limited cellphone signal and intermittent internet access, disconnecting and embracing the slow pace of country life became effortless.
Overall, this experience was incredibly enriching and fulfilling, one that I highly recommend to everyone.
Thanks for everything!! xoxoDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Regina)
Regina stayed with us for 2 weeks and supported mostly with outdoor tasks in the potager (weeding; planting seeds), walking the dog(s) and with child minding Zoe. We so appreciate Regina's kind, gentle nature and expecially appreciate her flexibility at the start of her workaway with us when we had to make an unexpected trip for a funeral. Our
… read more experience of Regina is that she is a very adaptable, respectful and fun (fondue night wine!) individual and we would welcome her here again with open arms and would not hesitate to recommend her as a guest for a future workaway host.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kylie )
Kylie stayed with us for 2 weeks with her friend and travel buddy. From the get go Kylie was a lovely guest and hit it off with our entire household. Kylie is a very clear communicator, takes initiative and is just as willing to learn as she is to help. Kylie supported us with a range of activities - from playing with Zoe to chopping wood. We
… read more shared laughs, wonderful conversations and hopefully will be able to share our space with Kylie again in the future. If you are looking to host Kylie, please do not hesitate you will not regret sharing your home with this incredibly thoughtful person.
Vom Workawayer (Kylie ) für Host
I had the pleasure of doing my first workaway experience at Alex and Regina’s. It was nothing shy of amazing, and it ended up being the highlight of my backpacking trip. They are genuinely kind and gentle people, and I’m so grateful to have met them! Zoe is also the smartest 2 year old I have ever encountered. Regina and Alex were very
… read more accommodating. The guest suite was perfect for my friend and I traveling. We enjoyed every meal we ate, and always had an abundance of pastries, cheese, or local produce. Alex and Reg are amazing cooks!!! I have made a few of the recipes they taught us since I’ve been back home.
As for tasks, it was really up to our discretion what we wanted to do. I helped repair, sand, and prime the shutters on the gite, build a bench for the kitchen, chop wood, walk the Talba, and helped take care of Zoe. All of this was very enjoyable for me, and felt more like fun rather than work most days. Alex is very patient, and taught me a lot carpentry/power tools. And how to properly swing an axe! I also had some great conversations with Regina throughout my two weeks, and she truly makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. Talking to her feels like a breath of fresh air.
Overall, I had an amazing experience and miss this family so much! I hope to come back in the future and see the progress. We had some great weekend trips, great food, and great laughs that I’ll never forget. HIGHLY recommend.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Beny)
Beny stayed with us on his arrival to France for a semester abroad and stayed with us for 2 weeks. During his time with us he helped predominantely with drafting architecture designs for our barn refurb project and he was incredibly patient and supportive of us and our vision during that process. Beny also helped with keeping an eye on Zoe,
… read more walking Talba (and Ooper our honorary dog) and also doing some quirkier activities like planting a willow fence. We are incredibly grateful to have hosted Beny and very much enjoyed having this smart, gentle, kind, funny person in our home. I would not hestitate to recommend Beny as a guest to any future hosts and hope our paths cross again in the future.
Vom Workawayer (Beny) für Host
It's difficult to think in words to describe this amazing experience! It was my first Workaway and I couldn't have asked for a better time at Alex and Reg's (and Zoe's, Talba's and Marley's) beatiful house. They are amazing, kind and generous people and this reflects in everything: regarding the tasks, they are understanding about what you are
… read more more keen to help with and are flexible. Regarding the house, it has a very vibrant ambiance, they are incredible people to talk to and were always making sure I was having a good experience. As if it wasn't enough, they are amazing cookers and the place is comfortable. I realle appreciated as well the little towns we visited around Archigny. I'll miss them and this experience!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jonas)
Jonas' partner Debora stayed for a few long weekends and it was an absolute pleasure. We really enjoyed sharing our home with her ( and with some of her friends she brought over in subsequent visits!) . Debora is incredibly polite, respectful, honest and kind hearted. I would wholeheartedly recommend hosting this couple and look forward to
… read more welcoming both Jonas and Debora in the future.
Vom Workawayer (Jonas) für Host
Reg and Alex, are such a welcoming and warm couple, with an amazing dream. They are clear communicators, you can ask them anything. They are very honest and make you feel at home very quickly. I really enjoyed my stays with them, and hope to return again for a longer period of time. I could talk about it much more, but really I would just
… read more recommend you to check it out for yourself :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Larissa joined us for a couple of weeks this autumn and we couldn't have asked for a more kind, engaged workaway. This was her first time doing a workaway exchange and despite being a bit under the weather at the start of her stay, Larissa made every effort to make the most of her stay with us. She was open minded and willing to try new things and
… read more was very dedicated to carrying out her tasks carefully. She is funny, smart, kind hearted and would be an asset to any space she visits. She was great with Zoe too and made some delicious Kaiserschmarrn for us ( as well as some other yum meals!). Do not hesitate to welcome her to your home - we would be happy to host her again.
I had the honor of doing my first workaway with this amazing family in beautiful Archigny
The beginning of my 2 weeks I needed some time to open up and realize the fact that I am with some random strangers in France. That I got sick was also pretty annoying, but I got through with it, especially because Reg and Alex cared a lot about my
… read more wellbeing.
The most work I did was painting and painting. I almost couldn’t be stopped and would’ve painted everything if there was enough paint. Between finish painting the small room in the gite and bathroom in the gite, I also did some outside work for a change. After explicit instructions from Alex I used the chain saw to cut some wood, used the wood chipper, trimmed some branches and sanded some wood. I also played with the dog and looked after Baby Zoe sometimes.
Other than the 5 hours of work a day I really enjoyed Alex, Reg and Zoes company and also Talba and Marley were nice to have around. I was also able to try out new amazing meals that Alex and Reg cooked and vice versa I tried to show my modest cooking skills. Taste testing cookies and sleeping a looot was also a great experience for me :D
We had some interesting conversations, good music, funny imitating of accents and some cute weekend trips to markets.
I also really admire you (Alex and Reg) as parents (especially after my previous work in childcare with bad experiences) but also as individuals I think you are really awesome humans!
I could not have wished for a better first workaway experience and want to visit again to see you and the development of the big project. Until we see each other again, I wish you all the best!
Thank you for everything!!
Vom Workawayer (Amélie & Tabea) für Host
We stayed 13 days with Regina, Alex, Zoe, Talba and Marley.
From the first encounter on, they were very open-hearted and welcoming. Marley (cat) and Talba (dog) always enjoyed some belly rubs and all of them ( Zoe as well) are really easy-going and cute.
We stayed in an apartment in their house, where we had a lot of space. On top of that, the
… read more house is beautiful. The food was always very delicious, Regina and Alex are great cooks! And we had the opportunity to cook and bake as well :)
They explained us our work and showed us exactly what and how it needs to be done.
The work involved majorly painting in the gîte, which was nice. We also did sanding and planted spinach and other seeds in the vegetable garden, varnished furniture for the garden and stacked the firewood and stones. From time to time we played with Zoe and had lots of fun while drawing with her.
On the weekend, Regina and Alex took us to Chauvigny where we visited the local market. In addition we saw La Roche-Posay and went to a local community event on our last evening.
It was also very nice to meet some friends of the family and to have meals together in the garden (greetings to Gilles and Eva).
We are very grateful for the opportunity to improve our french (both of them switched from english to french for us). The conversations at the table were always interesting.
Thank you so much for the good time, we are missing you and wish you and your project the best for the future!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Hanna) für Host
I had the honor of spending a wonderful 2 weeks with Alex, Regina, Zoe, Talba and Marley!
During my stay, I spent most of my time working with Alex. He is a very kind person and extremely good in explaining and teaching things in a very clear and understanding way. I did a lot of different things: Sanding the garden furniture, mowing the lawn,
… read more helped to cut a tree with a chainsaw (loved this experience in particular! :D), making "cidre" and "wine" (the red Federweißer was delicious!), (trying) to chop wood, taking care of Zoe.
Things I valued in particular: Both Alex and Regina are very good communicators, I was given choice about the work I did, amazing vegan/vegetarian food !!, really working 4-5h (even reminded me to stop working a few times when I lost track and my hours were done), invited me to free time activities with them (going to the market, swimming,..).
I really learned a lot during those 2 weeks. Alex has taught me very patiently and kindly handcraft things and I really enjoyed our conversations about everything. Reg has taught me a lot through her life experience and it was very interesting to get a little insight into her work as a therapist. Zoe taught me to appreciate the small things in life (especially her fascination with clouds will always be well remembered :D). It was impressive to experience how she communicates despite that she doesn't yet have a large vocabulary and how quickly she learns words and new things.
Thank you so much! I'm extremely grateful for this experience and would recommend a Workaway stay with them 100%!! :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna is a kindhearted, smart, openminded, funny, respectful person who stayed with us for 2 weeks in late August/early September. During the 2 week stay Hanna helped with a range of things from childcare to chopping wood. We had some very lovely conversations, made 'sparkling wine juice' and had lots of laughs. We would wholeheartedly recommend
… read more Hanna as a guest in your home - indeed hosting her was a privilege.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Susannah)
Where to begin!
Susannah was such a warm, kind presence from the moment she arrived ( lugging her *microscopic* suitcase). That warmth and kindness continued to radiate throughout her stay and we're so, SO grateful for the time she spent with us here. Not just insofar as her help with the gite renovation (sanding, painting etc) but also with our
… read more family ( Zoe absolutely loves her as do Talba and Marley).
From her flexibility to changing routines and visits from our friends and family to her willingness to share from her experiences - having Susannah share your space is a real gift and privilege - I would encourage any hosts to welcome her to your home. She has an incredibly attentive, gentle and creative soul and it has been so lovely to have her stay with us for 3 weeks. A few days gone and she is already missed!
Vom Workawayer (Susannah) für Host
I landed with Regina, Alex, Zoé, Talba and Marley and instantly felt welcome, at ease and content. I felt like I had a place with them and my own space, There is a lovely sense of equilibrium, in staying with them.
I truly and thoroughly enjoyed all of my time with them. I found them to be awesome people and an inspiring team. Zoé is a fantastic
… read more little kid (yeah,yeah yeah yeah!! 😁) and Talba will always have a place in my heart too, not forgetting Marley and his cuddles.
I got the pleasure of meeting some of their wonderful friends and family.
We went to two events that were great fun in the area. Local Pride with awesome food trucks and live music and party for Bastille Day in a very cool old distillery.
We went swimming in rivers twice, lots of walks with Talba and bike rides. They live in a really beautiful place, surrounded by nature. Beautiful trees, fields of sunflowers and hay bales, corn, sheep, artists, I could go on but don't need to.
The work was varied and well communicated. We worked together as well as working solo. Reg & Alex are super approachable and helpful.
I planted seedling veggie plants, weeded the potager, planted seeds in the potager and trays and did some general gardening; pruning a vine, rose bush, irises and some general weeding, having great chats with Reg. I spent quite a bit of time talking about permaculture with Alex and showed him some wild foragable berries and flowers. It was lovely being able to share a mutual appreciation of permaculture with him.
Elsewhere, I sanded walls of the gîte and prepped the woodwork with tape, and primed them while listening to Reg's 90s tunes blasting as we got to know each other, singing our hearts out as we worked. I painted the first stage of a room with Alex, who offered plenty of advice on technique while chatting about life. We laughed a lot, at ourselves and each other as we glued and nailed strips of wooden architrave to the walls (lots of stretching and learning to relax as Alex would comfortably jump around step ladders that swayed! 🤣 - all totally safe!) I did some more sanding, hoovering and cleaning, while having some alone time to catch up on podcasts. I didn't notice the hours go by, at all. I loved being able to help with their project and see things start to come together for them. I felt part of things in getting to share ideas for colour schemes and paint themes. I learned how to use tools to sand walls, sand wooden beams and all the contraptions that go with securing the wood.
I felt very much appreciated, which was refreshing and encouraging.
I've learnt a lot about myself in my three week stay and could have stayed longer.
You have as much or little time to yourself as you want. You can take lovely cycles or walks (with or without the dog), there is a little place to bathe down the road. loads of gorgeous outdoor spaces to spend your time as you please.
I would recommend staying with these guys!! Everyone should have a chance to get to know them and help their project come to life.
I feel like I arrived as a workawayer and left as a friend.
I am so grateful to them for being such great people and wonderful hosts.
Working for and with them was easy and enjoyable.
I know I will see them again, in the not too distant future.
Thank you for everything!
I know Reg & Alex look for things that they can improve on, but honestly guys, you were a treat, and a dream. Really lovely dynamic, I felt so at ease with you guys. You're inquisitive about people, want to get to know others and share your experiences. It truly was a really lovely experience! (i just wish you lived closer to the ocean.. but there's nothing you can do about that!)
Thanks for all the little extras too Reg! See you guys soon, I hope! xxDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Liam) für Host
It was delightful spending three weeks with Regina and Alex (the grownups) and Zoe and Talba (the slightly less grownup pair) in a house that's full of energy and good vibes and life lived to the full.
There were a wide array of carpentry projects to get through, and because Alex has a background in construction it was great having someone with
… read more knowledge and expertise on hand, particularly as he was able to prepare plans or sketches of what he wanted built. He's also got a great selection of tools and a workshop/barn that is a dream for any carpenter, so it was a pleasure working for Alex.
The food is vegan or vegetarian (I'm too ignorant to know the difference) which almost put me off, but that would have been a mistake as it's excellent; Regina is a wizard at working magic in the kitchen so the meals were wonderful, and not just because of the food: the conversation flows in La Talbadière. Good food + good wine + good company = good times.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Liam)
Liam stayed with us for 3 weeks earlier in the spring and our experience of having him stay with us was a positive one. Communication ahead of the stay was clear. We had quite a few varied tasks for Liam ( decking, door installation, shelving etc...) and he helped us identify what was achievable during his stay and he worked hard to get the most
… read more he could done. He was very friendly and we enjoyed many a good chat over a glass of wine. We hope he enjoyed his stay with us too (new puppy and messy toddler included)! We could have made better use of Liam's time/skills had we been more organised/ prepared for his stay - he was flexible and accommodated our requests to the best of his ability. If you're looking to host Liam ( and I do recommend it!) have a plan. Enjoy your onward adventures Liam!
Vom Workawayer (Sadie) für Host
It is hard to write how amazing Alex and Reg were in one review, but I will do my best and try to keep it short and concise.
Alex and Reg taught me so much, and were so kind all throughout my stay. I had the lovely opportunity of staying with them for a month, and I learned so much. We worked outside on the land, as well as inside renovating a new
… read more space next door. I learned more about gardening, different plant species, sanding, renovation, childcare, and so much more. They made delicious food, and taught me along the way! It was also a joy to spend time with Zoe, especially since I have not spent much time with children her age. She was a little ball of light, and I will have the Thomas the Train songs stuck in my head for many years to come (haha)! It was also so much fun to learn from Reg about her sex and relationship therapy work. Our conversations were so fascinating, and I felt like I learned a lot in the short time I was there. (Reg also made delicious muffins. They were so good!)
I was able to see so much of the surrounding area thanks to the two of them! We had so many fun adventures, some solo and some not. I adore cathedrals, castles, and older buildings, and they made sure to stop off and show me them whenever we came across one! They also had beautiful trails surrounding their property that I frequented!
Finally, I would not be able to write this review with out mentioning their kindness when I got sick for about a week. It was scary being pretty sick when I was so far away from home, but they both made me feel comfortable throughout the process and as I was recovering.
Alex and Reg, thank you for being such wonderful hosts. I will hold my time with you all close to my heart. I am excited to see how your space and those in it grows in the future! Much love to your family!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sadie)
I feel I could write a short novel full of Sadie's accolades but I will do my best to keep things brief:
Sadie is a wonderful, kind, respectful, curious, friendly, gentle soul who would be most welcome to stay with us at any point in the future. She is an asset to any space she occupies and I wish the absolute best for her on her journey.
Sadie
… read more was keen to get involved in the different projects we had from wall sanding to pruning a grape vine, from interior decor to tree planting. Having Sadie stay with us was a real gift and it was a privilege to get to know her. She was incredibly attentive and patient with our little one and gave us super helpful insight into many things about bringing home a new pet as well as design ideas for our gite.
Vom Workawayer (Megan) für Host
Regina, Alex, their daughter Zoe, and Regina's mom Iberia were the most amazing hosts! I joined as a somewhat last minute addition to my friend's already planned workaway trip here, and the whole family was very welcoming and flexible with me coming into their home. They were excellent communicators both before and during my stay, making sure I
… read more was comfortable and enjoying our time together. They were always asking if there was anything they could do to improve the workaway experience, and they are dedicated to making your stay with them meet (and exceed) your expectations.
Their profile is very accurate, the work and living experience are well represented on their profile. Like I said before, their communication was also excellent, so I felt prepared for what to expect and involved in decision making during my stay. The ONLY reason I rated the cultural exchange as a 4/5 instead of 5/5 is that the location is decently far from a city center. This means the cultural experience is largely defined by being active on the grounds, interacting with the family, and occasional trips into town (which are all amazing from my experience!), so if you are looking for a specifically French immersion experience it is just a little farther away. That is not to say that I didn't learn so much about the French (and British, and Bermudian, and more) way of life! Since Alex and Regina have multicultural backgrounds, it is a very enriching experience to get to know them and hear their stories from around the globe.
As for the work, helping out with the gite was definitely a new and fun experience for me. My stay was short so my participation was mostly deconstruction in preparation for the larger projects, but I had fun and learned a lot about construction. Alex and Regina also made it very clear that I only needed to do what I was comfortable with, which was definitely appreciated and a great practice to have when working with unfamiliar tools. They really made it obvious that their goal is to host a welcoming, enjoyable community experience to transform their new space, and they did a fantastic job of this while I was there. They are also always looking for input on how to make the gite the absolute best it can be, so if you have an ounce of creativity they are very open to ideas, and want each of their Workawayers to be able to leave their mark on the project.
Overall, I had such an amazing time with Regina, Alex, and family. They are extremely willing to talk to you about their life experiences and jobs, as well as teach you through the work and communicate openly to make sure you have the best experience with them. If I haven't already credited them enough with their hospitality, I became sick for a day while I was with them and they were nothing but sympathetic and helpful, and Regina even made me tea! If you are new to Workaway, especially if you are a speaker of one of the many languages they are fluent in, this family's home is the perfect place for you to start! They are very caring, fun and interesting to be around, and passionate about the work that they plan to do together with you. I am very grateful to have met them and participated in this Workaway experience!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Learn new skills and share my life in a friendly mountain village in Puygros, France
Beehives, chickens and veggies in Northern Brittany, France
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Frankreich
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Unterrichten
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Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
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