Create a sustainable sanctuary of wellness, music and organic gardening near Paris, France

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  Description

  Hello, Workawayers!
  
  We’re a multicultural family (Franco-Indian couple) with a love for creativity, sustainability, and meaningful connections. Cécile works in a bank. A passionate music enthusiast, she loves to play and create music, and you’ll often find her experimenting with instruments or jamming in her free time.
  Nishant works in e-commerce. He enjoys spending time outdoors, creating and fixing things, practicing yoga (when time allows) and Ayurvedic cooking. His love for wellness and nature is reflected in his way of life.
  Together, we share a passion for low impact travelling though our cycling trips, workaways and embracing a low-carbon, non-touristic approach to travel. Having been Workawayers ourselves, we value cultural exchange and the sense of community that these experiences bring. Now, it’s our turn to give back by inviting others to join us in our projects.
  
  We recently moved to a new home in Conflans Sainte Honorine (about 30km from centre Paris) in a semi-urban setting where the main living spaces are ready, but the real adventure is just beginning. We're inviting enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking people to join us on this journey of transforming our home with a garden into a sanctuary of well-being. It is a small family home where we would like to continue hosting the workawayers and bicyclers. Together, we aim to build a sustainable and welcoming space focused on organic farming, permaculture practices, and shared experiences.
  
  Our cozy home includes our friendly dog Vadoo, who will surely add joy to your stay :)
  
  Our Vision
  We see our home as a place to grow organic herbs, vegetables, and fruits while practicing sustainable and permaculture techniques with an emphasis on personal well being. Your help will be key in shaping this vision and building a self-sufficient, eco-friendly & creative environment.
  
  Projects You Can Join
  Winter Focus:
  Indoors and prep tasks for the growing season.
  Activities will include:
  Painting and renovating a room for the future workawayers (including removing the old floor and adding a new one).
  If experienced, assistance in building a new bathroom is an option.
  Preparing the garden for summer planting.
  Side projects: weeding, creating compost, cutting hay, painting tasks here & there and spending some time with the dog ! :)
  Setting up the basement as a cozy space for small gatherings, music sessions, and get-togethers.
  
  Spring / Summer Focus:
  Time to head outdoors! Activities will include:
  Starting a vegetable , herbs and fruit garden.
  Removing unneeded shrubs and planting trees.
  Continuing garden maintenance to support a productive growing season.
  In the future, we want our place plan to build a wood fired sauna and outdoor shower, which will be a relaxing addition for both travelers and for us.
  
  We cook or provide food (mostly vegetarian) and expect you to take part in the every day life of the house (taking turns to cook, clean etc.)
  
  Our long-term goal is to create a space that goes beyond our family—a community hub where creativity, sustainability, and wellness converge. Here’s what we envision:
  • Gardening Projects: Expanding our gardens to grow a variety of organic produce, herbs, and fruits while exploring permaculture practices.
  • Wellness Initiatives: Hosting yoga sessions, wellness workshops, and Ayurvedic cooking classes to promote a holistic lifestyle.
  • Music Gatherings: Turning our basement into a lively music space for jams, workshops, and concerts.
  • Cycling Community: Building a network for bicycle enthusiasts, organizing eco-friendly trips, and encouraging sustainable travel.
  • Collaborative Living: Providing spaces for travelers (Workawayers, bicyclers) and locals to share skills, stories, and experiences.
  
  What You Can Expect :
  A warm, family-oriented atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.
  Time spent with our lovable dog, who loves attention and outdoor fun.
  A mix of structured tasks and creative freedom to contribute your skills and ideas.
  The chance to connect over shared meals, music, and cultural / language exchange in a semi city setting.
  Delicious meals—maybe if you want learn how to cook some Indian Ayurvedic dishes!
  In free time, exploration in the areas around Conflans Sainte Honorine and Paris (which is around 40 minutes with a direct train). If you'd like to join us as a workawayer,please start your message with "Namaste"when you are writting to us. We do not own a car but the train station is reachable by foot (around 15min) and we can lend you a bicycle to explore the region.
  
  We welcome people of all skill levels. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a gardening aficionado, or simply curious about sustainable living, we’d love to host you. Let’s create something amazing together!
  
  Drop us a message if this sounds like your kind of adventure—we can’t wait to hear from you! 🌱✨

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Ferme

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Technologie

  

  Culture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Camping

  

  Montagne

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Culinary practice exchange (Indian & French food) , Lanuage exchange (French, English, German, Hindi) , Yoga and meditation, music, local events and museums, brewing, baking

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  Aide

  Gardening, diy tasks, painting, creativity, language exchange, learning cuisines from different cultures, wood projects.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Hindi: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  We live in a small cozy home, currently we are offering a small room where we can host 2 people at the same time. The bathroom, toilet and kitchen will be shared with the family.

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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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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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