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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
19 Apr 2024
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Description
I work from 9 am to 8pm, from Monday to Friday and i am not very available during the week.! I am 50 years old. that why I need a volunteer to help me with the horses! My husband is an artist (exhibition next novembre)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My husband is an artist, painter; He likes to paint the beauty of nature (and horses). He will be very happy to give you painting or etching tips . He likes sharing what he likes the most, sailing, classical music, (we have a piano) and have new ideas every five minutes! He is producing some tropical fruit kefir at the moment!
My husband is very fond of history ( carribean indians, caribean piratry, french history.. he's born in Touraine, he knows very well all the castles of this part of france, he has drawned most of them, he can tell you a lot about them!
I have a Phd in french law and I am Head of human resources, coach and fond of personal development. I can share with you my experience. I can give you french class or give you some tips in french cooking! We can ride on the we in the sugar cane fields!
every sunday, I go swimming with some friends in the sea for two hours (2 or 3 miles); if you like swimming, you will be welcomed. the sea is warm! Or you can sun bath on the beach!
In Martinique, you can hike, sail, snork, scuba dive (we live by the beach)
Harriet is very good at horsemanship, she can teach you!
Projects involving children
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Help
My house is located in the middle of the Caribbean, French West Indies, in Martinique, east coast (Le Robert). We have a private place.
I need help for building and general maintenance.
There is a lot of animals here.
Horses, dogs, hens and cats....
This nice place is big and need care.... painting, general maintenance.... some help in carpentry, ... the fence to re build (holes to dig...)
My husband is an artist. he may need help also in gardening, ..... 3 days a week. better be strong!
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
Our facilities for you : a cabin in the garden, composting toilet, a nice view and dogs to wake you up at 6 in the morning! and a pony to check if there is anything to eat in the kitchen! (keep the door closed!)
What else ...
We have four dogs, two cats and some hens in the garden! They will welcome you!
We like nature and are easily happy staying home, a very nice place in the middle of the nature. we like the silence of nature!
We don't have a TV, it's a choice! (but we have internet if you need) and we don't like loud music!! (don't forget your headphones if you do!)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days / week maxi
Feedback (7)
Le lieu est très beau, les animaux (nombreux!) très sympathiques .
Le seul bémol : le lieu est assez éloigné de tout!
Nous serions heureux de repasser un jour si l'occasion est là:)
Un grand… read more
This was my first workaway and I couldnt ask better.
My job was to feed, bath the horses. I helped Harriet teaching the Kids how to handle horses. I made a new parc for the horses and cut grass for them. I repair two tables also.
The place is amazing the view incredible.
Valérie is really nice and teach… read more
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Communication:
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Le lieu est très beau, les animaux (nombreux!) très sympathiques .
Le seul bémol : le lieu est assez éloigné de tout!
Nous serions heureux de repasser un jour si l'occasion est là:)
Un grand… read more
This was my first workaway and I couldnt ask better.
My job was to feed, bath the horses. I helped Harriet teaching the Kids how to handle horses. I made a new parc for the horses and cut grass for them. I repair two tables also.
The place is amazing the view incredible.
Valérie is really nice and teach… read more
The descprition you can find on the details above is really clear and it reflect what you are going to do, that is to say Everyting. So it was a very interesting experience because you can discover plenty of activities.
Both of them were very kind to us and we really appreciated our stayed during… read more
Pointe Roseau is a little piece of heaven on earth, with wonderful views over the wild Atlantic and reefs through the palm trees.
I think very fondly of my month with you and I hope we will… read more
Ils vivent sur une magnifique propriété où il y fait bon vivre. Chevaux, ânes, chiens et chats feront votre plaisir si vous êtes un amoureux des bêtes.
Durant notre… read more
Je recommande chaleureusement.
