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12 Mar 2024
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Good morning ! Come and discover our little corner of paradise in the middle of nature, 360 degrees of forest around the eco-site At the edge of oneself! I am looking for help to: - plant trees, flower beds - prepare the vegetable garden - take care of animals The heart of the project is permaculture (compost, mulch, etc. but also symbiosis with nature, sharing of values, …) - pour a small concrete slab for the campsite - renovation with natural materials, small projects if you know how to DIY, wooden shelves and wardrobe, wooden headboard, lime plaster, wooden shower partition, barefoot course… - language lessons (English, German) with my children.
Bonjour !
Venez découvrir notre petit coin de paradis au milieu de la nature, 360 degrés de forêt autour de l’éco-site À l’orée de soi !
Je cherche de l’aide pour :
- planter des arbres, massifs de fleurs
- préparer le potager
- s’occuper des animaux
Le cœur du projet est la permaculture (compost, mulch, … mais aussi symbiose avec la nature, partage de valeurs, …)
- couler une petite dalle en béton pour le camping
- rénovation avec matériaux naturels, petits projets si vous savez un peu bricoler, étagères et penderie en bois, tête de lit en bois, enduits à la chaux, cloison de douche en bois, parcours pieds nus…
- cours de langue (anglais, allemand) avec mes enfants.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We try to develop a connexion with the nature, with our soul
We collect a lot from the nature over the seasons
Non-violence communication
Empathic listening
Permaculture
Ecology
Self-sufficiency
Simplicity
Vital energy
Well being
...Projects involving children
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Help
Our kids need friends to play together.
I need your help for :
- taking care of the kids (boardgames, read a book, handwork, walk in the forest, biking...)
- cooking preserves
- construction / renovation
- at home every day : cooking, housework, wood for heating...Languages spoken
German: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateAccommodation
Accommodation for volunteers: a room in winter, a caravan in summer
What else ...
We prefer if you speak french
Nous préférons si vous parlez français.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours per day max, 5 days/week.
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J'ai passé 6 semaines avec Cécile et ses fils et c'était une belle expérience qui m'a montrée de vivre d'une autre manière.
J'ai cueillit des plantes et on en a fait des pestos ou des confitures. En plus, j'ai aidé dans le jardin et avec les chambres d'hôtes. Le travail ètait très varié et toujours adapté à mes compétences.… read more
It was really cool to help you remodel your house and improve my working skills and my habilities to manage tools ( thanks for your patience).
I had very good… read more
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J'ai passé 6 semaines avec Cécile et ses fils et c'était une belle expérience qui m'a montrée de vivre d'une autre manière.
J'ai cueillit des plantes et on en a fait des pestos ou des confitures. En plus, j'ai aidé dans le jardin et avec les chambres d'hôtes. Le travail ètait très varié et toujours adapté à mes compétences.… read more
It was really cool to help you remodel your house and improve my working skills and my habilities to manage tools ( thanks for your patience).
I had very good… read more
Cécile's house is wonderfully situated in the middle of the woods to enjoy nature and to go for walks or longer hikes, as we did quite a few times.
The house is quite old and is being renewed and renovated, as… read more
We were happy to be part of Cecile's family and her project. She is very hospitable, generous and determined with her project. There is a lot of energy at her place with the kids, animals (Rio,… read more
Surrounded by beautiful forests of… read more
Les enfants ont su développer leurs propres personnalité, ce qui est assez déconcertant au début. Mais une fois que le contact est… read more
She's very open minded and it's great to see a different way to live and to educate children.
The house is with a good basic comfort as she's renewing it to make a lodging and a camping. It's great to live simply and help building this nice project.
It is situated in the middle of the woods… read more
Since my car broke down on the way to her and had to be repaired, we were two days late.
She gave us her bedroom and the joining kid bedroom, wow!
Céciles boys where at that time with their dad, but her flat is one spacious creative ' learning room' very… read more
Manuela can do many kinds of think, she is voluntary und physically able, and open-mind !
It was important for me to propose many kind of jobs,… read more
Voici ce que l’expérience m’a apportée en positif :
- un gain de confiance vis à vis de la nature grâce aux enfants et aux activités… read more