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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
19 Apr 2024
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96.2 %
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Description
A magical space, close to the community and pioneering for leafy greens as the foundation of your plate! I'm Zoë, hosting for over 15 years and happy to help you discover the dynamism of Workaway! Ready to welcome you and share a bit of life!
SPECIFIC PROJECTS 2024/25 : Irrigation and aquaculture (big greenhouse aquaponics installation), masonry (retention wall and cabin build), traditional carpentry (outdoor kitchen), plumbing (solar shower refit)Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about creating edible landscapes and enjoy their delicous produce - including our world famous !!! Take some time to continue designing your life using the principles of permaculture and reflect on how they are used here. Get inspired by the historical wealth of the region and its natural beauty.
Help
Mostly garden and greenhouse help required but lots of small creative projects on the go. Monday thru Thursday 5hrs per day, Friday morning is for a full site clean leaving you free to discover the area or relax during the weekends (minimal help appreciated if campsite is busy). Bring your own gloves, a song, a recipe from your homeland and a great big smile - we'll have an awesome time!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
Shared room with volunteers (up to 3), cosy cloud caravan or pitch a tent or a hamac in the garden!
What else ...
Please let us know if you have any special needs, dietary or otherwise. We are 300m from the centre of the town of Avranches so all amenities and transport is very accessible. Safe journeying!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Can possibly accept pets
1 dog or cat or donkey!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (20)
Zoe has hugely extensive knowledge on everything planty and it was so… read more
Very fair and accurate to the profile, and open communication and feedback is encouraged by Zoe, I felt very safe and welcome in their home, and comfortable with my workload/ boundaries.… read more
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Zoe has hugely extensive knowledge on everything planty and it was so… read more
Very fair and accurate to the profile, and open communication and feedback is encouraged by Zoe, I felt very safe and welcome in their home, and comfortable with my workload/ boundaries.… read more
You have been one of my best and most interesting weeks of 2022. I am so happy I came to visit and help you guys.
From the first moment, you opened your place, animals, and all of your friends for me. I found this super warm.
The chats, work, and time we spent together did me really well. I loved feeding the animals in the… read more
I have grown and learnt so much about myself, plants and life from spending these 3 weeks at the farm. The place is truly a little paradise, and the entire lifestyle and atmosphere has inspired me so much.
Zoe and Julien spread so much love to the people, animals and plants… read more
A joy to have around, high energy and very willing to put his hand to anything. Thankyou for all your efforts and of course your world famous kettlecorn!!!
Good luck out there - bisou bisou
Bisouz de nous tous
Quick to learn, high energy and fun to be with - thankyou both for all your efforts - we sooooo look forward to discovering your garden once you find it!! xx
Although short, it was a wonderful week on your farm in Avranches. For my first Workaway experience it was ideal. I loved the variety of tasks and got to see how harmoniously a permaculture garden functions. Zoe has worked very hard to create something amazing here. Julien and Zoe are AMAZING cooks , so big ups there!
I had a… read more
Cher Ange,
Chère princesse,
Chère belle âme,
Tellement je t'aime.
Je suis restée chez Zoe 2 semaines durant le mois de mai 2019. C'était l'une des meilleures expériences de ma vie. Une vie simple, pleine de bonheur, de convivialité, de chaleur, de sensibilité humaine, de partage, d'entraide, d'amour, de sincérité et de… read more
Thank you for everything Zoe <3
J'ai passé deux semaines magnifiques en votre compagnie les amis.
Votre petite ferme est un vrai oasis avec une vue imprenable sur le mont Saint Michel.
Zoé ta salade est vraiment POWER!!
Première fois que je mangeais des fleurs!!
Les mots me manquent pour résumer cette expérience et pour vous remercier.
Vous resterez graver dans ma… read more
All the best and until next time!