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We are presently looking for help in social media to promote our resort and are looking for someone with experience and ready to learn in posting, preparing, and managing a marketing campaign. We also have a drone and a lot of videos to edit and finalize. This will also include the use of video editing, Canva, managing mailing lists, and updating WordPress. The Resort operations are running great but we are missing out a lot on our visibility!
To give you a bit of background on me, it all started in the early 80s. I traveled in Europe for one year, going from place to place, basically making my own arrangements to help the various businesses in exchange for room and board, as back then, there was no Workaway or Wi-Fi (lol). I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to have one day my own Resort where I could now host and return all the great experiences that I had so cherished.
Now there is a great Workaway platform so that we can match ourselves so much more efficiently. Bravo! our experience so far with Workawayers has been really great and we are also looking for all of you Organic Gardening Keener
We have a Mini Resort attracting clients who live in Canada now but of many different communities who rent the Resort as a whole for up to 100 people events and sleeping 24 in the main resort plus other accommodations.
We are looking for help in running the Social Media required to make the Business better known!
This is as great a learning experience for me as a host and I try to share with you, as a workawayer, as much of running the complete operation so that you can understand my decision-making process in the complete operation of the Resort And me, I can learn from you in your special area of expertise, That way, we can both learn from each other in a great learning environment.
We are situated in Western Quebec, Canada, one hour north of Ottawa, Most times, we try to coordinate our weekly trip to town with your arrival, Plan B is to direct you to the Ottawa Bus Terminal where you can take a bus service to the nearby town where I can pick you up.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intereses
Vida en autocaravana
Sostenibilidad
Agricultura
Tecnología
Videografía
Vegetariano o vegano
Astronomía
Carpintería
Cuidado de plantas
Jardinería
Fotografía
Animales
Acampada
Naturaleza
Deportes de invierno
Navegar / barcos
Montaña
Senderismo
Deportes de aventura
Ciclismo
Deportes acuáticos
Actividades al aire libre
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
The Resort attacks many groups (capacity for 24 people) under one private roof. These are people with common interest such as outdoor sport, a wedding, a fishing tournament, to name a few... This cosmopolitan aspect of the client is a very fascinating aspect of this job as we meet people from litteraly every walk of life and workawayers gte to meet them very often on a personal basis.
This is the large front property on the lake which includes access to a marina including our own paddle board, canoe, kayaks, pontoon boat. On your time off, you get to enjoy the Water Toys right on the lake.
If you like to understand the business from every aspect, then this is a great opportunity for you as you get to be involved in every business decision required to run the operation successfully.El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo
Este anfitrión ofrece alojamiento y paga.
Ayuda
We need help on a number of fronts:
1. Promotion on Social Media/Web on various social media platforms and develop a digital marketing plan
2. Booking the reservations and related client communications & managing on-going client relationship
3. Cleaning the rooms after client departures
4. Optimizing the process to be more efficient!
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: FluidoEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I speak French & English fluently
Alojamiento
We have a fully furnished cottage which is nearby where you will be staying. It has private rooms with a bed and linen and the four bedroom cottage shares one bathroom.
For the meals, for those helping us, we go to the grocery store together and we pay so that you have a full fridge so that you typically take care of all your meals: breakfast, lunch and supper.
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Living organically is helping me to be healthy. The cottage where Workawayers stay is mostly for Workawayers which gives you the opportunity to meet other travelers. On weekends and during your time off, you can use the water toys which belong to the Resort: Canoe, Kayaks, PadelBoard, Wakeboarding, Snorkeling, Fishing.
We are very close to Velo MSM which is the summer version of the ski hill which converts into Mountain Bike Trails
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Digital nomads are welcome here and able to work on their own projects after completing the Resort projects and we have high speed fibe
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 545951551474
Comentarios (46)
24 mar 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Arina)
Arina spent nearly two weeks with us, and the time flew by! Her presence was truly appreciated as she brought a high level of organization, produced exceptional work, and was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with.
Her most significant contribution was the development of a new webpage tailored for a specific client group. She approached this… read more
Her most significant contribution was the development of a new webpage tailored for a specific client group. She approached this… read more
(Excelente
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23 mar 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Arina) para el anfitrión
I spent an incredible week at the Resort and absolutely loved my stay. Alain is such a wonderful host! He is warm, welcoming and always making sure we had a great experience. Alongside other volunteers, Mat from Australia and Pia from Germany, I took part in a variety of tasks, from planting seeds and helping with the website to maintaining the… read more
4 feb 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Clotilde) para el anfitrión
I spent about 2 weeks with Alain and some other volunteers. The resort is an amazing place : forest, lake, moutains, birds and deers make the place magical.
Alain is such a nice host with many knowledge and full of generosity. I was helping with a few social media tasks. We work in the morning and are free to explore the area in the… read more
Alain is such a nice host with many knowledge and full of generosity. I was helping with a few social media tasks. We work in the morning and are free to explore the area in the… read more
4 feb 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claire & Ross)
Claire et Ross étaient avec nous pour environ 3 semaines et ce fut un moment magnifique. Ross est très est flexible, grand travailleur et très débrouillard dans à peu près tout. Claire aussi, a été merveilleuse avec son aide dans un cours de formation ainsi que remonter un train dans un village miniature. Ensemble, qu’elle belle combinaison et… read more
(Excelente
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29 ene 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Claire & Ross) para el anfitrión
Nous avons passé deux excellentes semaines chez Alain. C'est un hôte accueillant, gentil et très généreux. La communication est facile en tout temps et c'est toujours un plaisir de partager un moment avec lui.
Les missions avec lesquels on peut l'aider sont variées et intéressantes. Nous travaillions le matin puis avions l'après-midi pour… read more
Les missions avec lesquels on peut l'aider sont variées et intéressantes. Nous travaillions le matin puis avions l'après-midi pour… read more
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Precisión del perfil:
(4.8)
Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)
Comunicación:
(4.9)
24 mar 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Arina)
Arina spent nearly two weeks with us, and the time flew by! Her presence was truly appreciated as she brought a high level of organization, produced exceptional work, and was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with.
Her most significant contribution was the development of a new webpage tailored for a specific client group. She approached this… read more
Her most significant contribution was the development of a new webpage tailored for a specific client group. She approached this… read more
(Excelente)
23 mar 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Arina) para el anfitrión
I spent an incredible week at the Resort and absolutely loved my stay. Alain is such a wonderful host! He is warm, welcoming and always making sure we had a great experience. Alongside other volunteers, Mat from Australia and Pia from Germany, I took part in a variety of tasks, from planting seeds and helping with the website to maintaining the… read more
4 feb 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Clotilde) para el anfitrión
I spent about 2 weeks with Alain and some other volunteers. The resort is an amazing place : forest, lake, moutains, birds and deers make the place magical.
Alain is such a nice host with many knowledge and full of generosity. I was helping with a few social media tasks. We work in the morning and are free to explore the area in the… read more
Alain is such a nice host with many knowledge and full of generosity. I was helping with a few social media tasks. We work in the morning and are free to explore the area in the… read more
4 feb 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claire & Ross)
Claire et Ross étaient avec nous pour environ 3 semaines et ce fut un moment magnifique. Ross est très est flexible, grand travailleur et très débrouillard dans à peu près tout. Claire aussi, a été merveilleuse avec son aide dans un cours de formation ainsi que remonter un train dans un village miniature. Ensemble, qu’elle belle combinaison et… read more
(Excelente)
29 ene 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Claire & Ross) para el anfitrión
Nous avons passé deux excellentes semaines chez Alain. C'est un hôte accueillant, gentil et très généreux. La communication est facile en tout temps et c'est toujours un plaisir de partager un moment avec lui.
Les missions avec lesquels on peut l'aider sont variées et intéressantes. Nous travaillions le matin puis avions l'après-midi pour… read more
Les missions avec lesquels on peut l'aider sont variées et intéressantes. Nous travaillions le matin puis avions l'après-midi pour… read more
31 dic 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Ines) para el anfitrión
j'ai passé une belle semaine dans le ressort et Je ne pouvais pas mieux tomber pour une première expérience.Alain est un hôte vraiment bienveillant et souple qui m'as aider car j'ai dû rentrer plus tôt que prévu ☺️ je vous recommande vivement de tenter l'expérience ☺️ personnellement j'hésiterais pas à retourner 🥰
12 nov 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Camila & Felipe) para el anfitrión
We had an amazing time volunteering here! Alain was an amazing host; super welcoming and full of knowledge.
This was our first Workaway experience, and it couldn’t have been better. We learned a lot about gardening, and it was really cool to meet so many awesome people. One of my favorite parts were the koi fish :)
Definitely recommend this place!
This was our first Workaway experience, and it couldn’t have been better. We learned a lot about gardening, and it was really cool to meet so many awesome people. One of my favorite parts were the koi fish :)
Definitely recommend this place!
8 nov 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Dallin & Sally) para el anfitrión
We had a wonderful time here! Alain was such a generous and welcoming host who made us feel at home immediatley. We shared delicious meals, had so much fun paddleboarding (and jumping off the nearby bridge!) and enjoyed the beauty of the area. We even decided to stay two weeks longer because we loved it here so much! And the workaway group in… read more
25 oct 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michael)
We really enjoyed Micheal’s presence because he was so versatile in everything that we worked on. One day handyman or in the garden making really beautiful finished gardens and most importantly always had a pleasant smile and pleasant way to get things done.
Overall, very productive but more importantly, always fun working with Micheal, it was… read more
Overall, very productive but more importantly, always fun working with Micheal, it was… read more
(Excelente)
23 oct 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Michael) para el anfitrión
This was an amazing workaway. From start to finish I enjoyed the surrounding countryside and area around the resort. Alain was a great host who collected me from the nearest town and communicated greatly too as to what tasks he wanted completed. I was lucky to work and spend time with fellow workawayers which made the experience enjoyable. I found… read more
14 ago 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emma & Matthew )
Emma & Matthew stayed with us for close to 2 weeks and the time went by so fast. We really enjoyed their presence because they were so versatile in everything that they worked on. One day handyman & handywoman or in the garden making really beautiful finished gardens and the Cherry on Sunday was that they were also making exceptional videos with… read more
(Excelente)
13 ago 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Emma & Matthew ) para el anfitrión
We spent two weeks at the resort, mainly working on the gardens, but also some housekeeping for the resort and taking photos and making videos to promote the resort and gardens.
We really enjoyed the lake, with the included equipment such as paddleboards, Kayaks, fishing, boat and water skis. Alain was very friendly and generous, making us feel… read more
We really enjoyed the lake, with the included equipment such as paddleboards, Kayaks, fishing, boat and water skis. Alain was very friendly and generous, making us feel… read more
3 ago 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Jessica & Elise) para el anfitrión
We planned to stay a month at Alain’s resort but ended up staying 2 months as we loved it so much.
Alain’s resort is right on Lac Sainte Marie and it’s so beautiful. The town is small so if you have a car you will have more opportunities to explore but we didn’t and still had a great time. There’s a boardwalk where we did daily walks and we got… read more
Alain’s resort is right on Lac Sainte Marie and it’s so beautiful. The town is small so if you have a car you will have more opportunities to explore but we didn’t and still had a great time. There’s a boardwalk where we did daily walks and we got… read more
7 abr 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Aleeke) para el anfitrión
I spent 3 months at the resort and had an excellent time there. Alain is a really nice person and I loved to work with him and the other volunteers. The accommodation was also really good and the resort as well as the surrounding area is just beautiful. Alains resort is a real gem on Workaway and I would recommend it to everyone. :)
2 abr 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Clemence & Loïck ) para el anfitrión
We stayed at the Resort for most of the winter, from November to March. Most of the work involved working on the website and social media. Sometimes a bit of tidying up and DIY. Alain is still there, but he's trusted us and given us autonomy. He's generous and had many stories to tell.
Although it's quieter than summer, there are plenty of winter… read more
Although it's quieter than summer, there are plenty of winter… read more
7 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Amelie) para el anfitrión
I spent 4 weeks at Lac Sainte Marie and I loved this experience so much. I was able to work in the garden and in the spring.
Alain is a generous person who always thinks of us. I was able to go boating, kayaking, hiking, jacuzzi visiting Ottawa, and a marshmallow evening over a wood fire...
I can only recommend taking a trip to this magnificent… read more
Alain is a generous person who always thinks of us. I was able to go boating, kayaking, hiking, jacuzzi visiting Ottawa, and a marshmallow evening over a wood fire...
I can only recommend taking a trip to this magnificent… read more
4 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura & Marian)
Laura and Marian stayed with us for close to 2 months and the time went by so fast. We really enjoyed their presence because they were so versatile in everything that they worked on. One day handyman building a deck, the next making exceptional drone videos, followed by creating a very unique statue, all this intertwined with great gardening… read more
(Excelente)
2 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura & Marian) para el anfitrión
From the moment Alain came to pick us up in Ottawa, we knew it was a very good decision to come to this Workaway. Alain welcomed us with a lot of positive energy and a very calm lifestyle.
We enjoyed our work because every day something new was waiting for us and Alain always had new interesting projects planned. Getting up in the morning with… read more
We enjoyed our work because every day something new was waiting for us and Alain always had new interesting projects planned. Getting up in the morning with… read more
24 ago 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Dexter) para el anfitrión
I can only give Alain and Diane 5 stars all round! The work was varied, fair and most of the time, enjoyable! and in return you get an amazing place to stay and great food. Despite being my first workaway experience I immediately felt that I was in a good place as soon as I arrived. I have had so many great memories and stories to share from my… read more
9 ago 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Charlie) para el anfitrión
Lac Sainte-Marie was my first ever workaway and I stayed here for 3 weeks in July. It is a fantastic place to volunteer; the lake is incredibly beautiful and inviting, and a morning swim was a great way to start the day. Alain is very easy-going and helpful when it comes to any queries about the work, which for me, involved gardening, helping to… read more
10 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Ida) para el anfitrión
Uuuuh where should I start?
This was my second workaway stay and I could not imagine a better stay!
Originally I planed on staying for 4 weeks in the end I stayed longer because there were so many cool projects, a music festival and of course the welcoming feeling and the best time at Alains place.
I experienced during my stay the change of the… read more
This was my second workaway stay and I could not imagine a better stay!
Originally I planed on staying for 4 weeks in the end I stayed longer because there were so many cool projects, a music festival and of course the welcoming feeling and the best time at Alains place.
I experienced during my stay the change of the… read more
12 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Juan & Irene) para el anfitrión
We stayed 2 weeks at Alain's Resort in Lac-Sainte Marie. It was a new experience for us, as we went in winter and it was all snowed in (we are from the Canary Islands hehe). Watching people ice fishing, riding snowmobiles and enjoying the views was quite an experience. We had the opportunity to supper a delicious typical stew with Alain's family… read more
11 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Patricio) para el anfitrión
Alain was a very good friend with me and my friend whole the time I was with him, he always was attentive to me if I was well or if I needed something, he always gave us all the time we wanted, in our home we had everything más it was very comfortable. I was two months in that place and I enjoyed every moment, thank you so much Alain and we hope… read more
10 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Patricio)
Patricio stayed with us for close to 2 months and the time went by so fast. We really enjoyed his presence because he was a very handyman with great organizational skills. The most impressive project was after we had just downsized our main residence and moved all the residuals which created a mountain of stuff to triage for 1)Keep, 2)Donate, and… read more
(Excelente)
10 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claudia )
Claudia stayed with us for close to 2 months and the time went by so fast. We really enjoyed her presence because she was a very handywoman with great organizational skills. The most impressive project was after we had just downsized our main residence and moved all the residuals which created a mountain of stuff to triage for 1)Keep, 2)Donate,… read more
(Excelente)
30 nov 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Joy)
Like her name says it all, Joy was an absolute joy to have as a team member. She was always interested, involved, and not only committed, but she also made sure every project she was involved, it was finished completely and of great quality!
Here, as this was the fall and change of season, we worked on so many various projects which involved her… read more
Here, as this was the fall and change of season, we worked on so many various projects which involved her… read more
(Excelente)
29 nov 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Joy) para el anfitrión
Well, where should I start?
This was my first workaway in north america, and I'm so glad it was!
I left the resort about a month ago and only my bad internet connection made me take so long to leving a feedback.
To make it short: I had an absolute great time!
If I didn't had to leave for my next trip, I'd probably still be there, haha.
Alain is… read more
This was my first workaway in north america, and I'm so glad it was!
I left the resort about a month ago and only my bad internet connection made me take so long to leving a feedback.
To make it short: I had an absolute great time!
If I didn't had to leave for my next trip, I'd probably still be there, haha.
Alain is… read more
11 nov 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vladyslav )
Vlad had a great presence in our Team!. He was able to make sure every project would run smoothly and at the end of the day was still able to prepare from a side-dish to a full meal always Nutritious and Delicious and full of Energy!
Vlad is a Handyman with Project Management skills. He has well integrated these two complimentary skills and we… read more
Vlad is a Handyman with Project Management skills. He has well integrated these two complimentary skills and we… read more
(Excelente)
11 nov 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Vladyslav ) para el anfitrión
What an amazing place to be!!! I came here in August 2022. My plan was to stay here for a little over a month but ended up staying over 3 month 🙂 Alain (the owner) picked me up in downtown (Ottawa) and brought me to the resort, I immediately felt welcomed like a family member! The resort is located in a small town (approx 50 minutes from Ottawa) ,… read more
14 sept 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hong & Rodney)
We had the joy of hosting Hong, Rodney and their three lovely children. It was great because we had a children playground on site which needed major attention in terms of landscaping, panting and overall embellishing and they did the whole project as a family. You should have seen the results, they seriously took ownership and made amazing… read more
(Excelente)
29 jun 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Ellen) para el anfitrión
Such a great time at the Lac Sainte Marie! I learned a lot there and will never forget the beauty of the place, the interesting projects we had, the good food, good conversations with Alain, his calmness, wisdom, always sharing something with a good humor. The Resort team is great. The place became more and more beautiful and Alain is always… read more
22 jun 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ellen)
Ellen was a great addition to the team. She always works with a super great smile and she is very effective in getting the work done as well as being interesting in our conversations. It was more than appreciated all the great work that you did with us and your super great attention to details and super clean
Thank you so much for being part of… read more
Thank you so much for being part of… read more
(Excelente)
13 mar 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Bryan) para el anfitrión
I stayed just over a month with Alain and Diane and had an excellent time throughout. I would happily recommend working with them.
Because of COVID (and the time when I came), there was not very much work at the Resort, and I instead helped them with renovations to their homes - the house where they were living, and the apartments they were… read more
Because of COVID (and the time when I came), there was not very much work at the Resort, and I instead helped them with renovations to their homes - the house where they were living, and the apartments they were… read more
24 abr 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Claudio) para el anfitrión
I had a great experience here. I stayed for a period of 3 weeks. Because covid restrictions, the resort and all the activities were much reduced but there's always something to do around, if you are interested in gardening, fish (there's about 6 fish tanks you will have to take care) and maintenance, it's definitely a nice place to stay. I also… read more
15 jul 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ellie)
It was a real great experience to have Ellie with us at the Resort. During the unfortunate confinement, we had the luxury of having Ellie confined with us during the 3 months of the pandemic and that was the best thing that could have happened to us. She is very energetic, organized and independent and was able to perform at a high level with… read more
(Excelente)
13 jul 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Ellie) para el anfitrión
My time at the resort was full of interesting activities and life lessons. Due to the pandemic things were were slightly different to usual e.g. as there weren't any guests, we didn't need to do any housekeeping, but I was kept very busy mostly weeding/planting/maintaining the resorts multiple gardens. Alain is such a lovely human, he kept us all… read more
13 jul 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Victoriaallsop)
We had the luxury of having Victoria & Camille confined at our Resort during the 3 months of the pandemic and that was the best thing that could have happen to us. They brought our Instagram account to another level and now we are on the map thanks to their great help. Plus, their skills in the garden also surpassed our expectation. Thank you so… read more
(Excelente)
12 jul 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Victoriaallsop) para el anfitrión
Experience during the quarantine, awesome!
We finally stayed two months, we saw Alain in visio during 1 month and we were in a hurry to meet him. Simply unforgettable, so many things to do, a real freedom in our work.
Alain is such a welcoming person, we fished together, play poker and share moments around a fire.
Concerning the work, we… read more
We finally stayed two months, we saw Alain in visio during 1 month and we were in a hurry to meet him. Simply unforgettable, so many things to do, a real freedom in our work.
Alain is such a welcoming person, we fished together, play poker and share moments around a fire.
Concerning the work, we… read more
17 ene 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Estelle & Minno) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Alain for a month in Summer '19, it was an amazing stay. Alain is so generous with resources, we got to go boating, use the ski doo, kayaks, canoes, go camping on the island. He took us out fishing and boating and taught us about the land and history of his resort. There wasn't much to do in the town, but the amount of activity on… read more
3 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Prabesh & Irada)
Prabesh was a great Team Player always making sure to be helping the group with the most pressing priority for which he showed a lot of flexibility and was able to excell at gardening work and at cleaning the hotel after a client departure, and always with a smile He is really amazing with technology and really helped us with our web site.
Thank… read more
Thank… read more
(Excelente)
25 ago 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Prabesh & Irada) para el anfitrión
I spent 10 days and could make a small contribution for gardening and resort projects. The host, Alain has so many things to offer to his volunteers. His simple but wonderful ideas impressed me a lot. You probably can’t believe volunteers from different backgrounds, countries and languages how quickly can be adjusted in a happy family. I am sure,… read more
22 sept 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jürke Torben) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Alain for one month in the summer and had an unbelievable first Workaway experience.
There are many different tasks you can do around the resort such as gardening, building or fixing up things or just cleaning the resort. All the tasks might get boring at times but it is such a rewarding feeling to see what you have done and Alain… read more
There are many different tasks you can do around the resort such as gardening, building or fixing up things or just cleaning the resort. All the tasks might get boring at times but it is such a rewarding feeling to see what you have done and Alain… read more
2 sept 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Christian-olivier) para el anfitrión
This was a good experience...The place is pretty,the work can be hard,but Alain is a generous man.Is good if you wan meet other workaway volunteer.Some hard days and many days more ligth and many party.Ce fut une belle experience,des fois du travail dur physiquement,mais aussi des récompense des fête le soir Alain sait ce montré généreux.
13 ago 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Alix & Elisa) para el anfitrión
The time at Alain’s was one of the best weeks we ever had. The work was very fair ! Alain also took care that we had the most fun in our free time and that there was a great family-like environment between all of the workawayers and also with him. He really is a great host. Very open, generous and just wants the best for each of his workers. We… read more
22 jun 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Sara) para el anfitrión
Thank you Alain for everything. I had the best time in your resort. It was pleasure to work together on new strategy and preparing event for press. So much fun, quality time, talks and good vibes. It was pleasure to meet you and spend time in your place.
10 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (igorguerreiro) para el anfitrión
Stay in Lac Ste Marie was a great experience! Alain is easy going and helpful, besides that he provides everything that you need. The activities that we did was fine (we hope that we helped you Alain!) We had a great time with him and the other workawayers! You can enjoy a lot all the area and make new friends. We appreciated a lot everything that… read more
5 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Kostas) para el anfitrión
Alain is giving a Great effort to make the "Resort Decelles" profitable. His vission is to set that Resort for travelers and give them the chance to enjoy the "Lac Saint Marie" on the summer and the snow ski mountain "Saint Marie", in the winter. I really hope he will succeed to that with the workawayer's help.
Alain allways have a smile. He will… read more
Alain allways have a smile. He will… read more
16 feb 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Olive ) para el anfitrión
I’ve stay with Alain for one and half month. I really had a good here. Alain is a nice host and always do his best to take care of workawayers. We work, cook and have party together. I like we have different type of work to do. We always learn something new from each other!
Alain, thank you so much for everything, really enjoyed all the time we… read more
Alain, thank you so much for everything, really enjoyed all the time we… read more
26 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maxime)
J'ai bien aimé le séjour avec Maxime. Il est très sympathique et en même temps bien impliqué pour m'aider dans tout du ménage à la comptabilité ... en causant et en observant, on on a pu revisiter tous les processus pour les rendre meilleurs.
Séjour très agréable et profiltable pour nous deux et collectivement pour tout le groupe. Ben le fun! et… read more
Séjour très agréable et profiltable pour nous deux et collectivement pour tout le groupe. Ben le fun! et… read more
(Excelente)
16 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Maxime) para el anfitrión
Encore un tout grand merci à toi, Alain, pour ton accueil, ta gentillesse et tous les chouettes moments passés ensemble.
Je suis resté un mois (mi-novembre à mi-décembre) et mon travail là-bas était très varié (nettoyage, réparation, travail sur le site web, sur Facebook, sur la comptabilité).
Pour Alain, notre bien-être passe avant tout, on se… read more
Je suis resté un mois (mi-novembre à mi-décembre) et mon travail là-bas était très varié (nettoyage, réparation, travail sur le site web, sur Facebook, sur la comptabilité).
Pour Alain, notre bien-être passe avant tout, on se… read more
19 ene 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Lindsey) para el anfitrión
I really really loved my stay with Alain in Lac-Saint-Marie! This was my first Workaway experience so I was nervous going in,but that went away as soon as I arrived! He is very welcoming & open, and truly cares about the projects he works on. I got so much out of this experience and left with a little more knowledge and friends. I hope to return… read more
13 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vladimir)
Vlad has worked at our Resort and helped with cleaning after each client departure, also helped with installation of new curtains, diagnostic of hot tub issues, etc. Thank you so much Vlad for all your help and I really want to also emphasize his knowledge about plants and even in winter, we were able to research and design a great herb garden ...… read more
(Excelente)
17 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Johanna) para el anfitrión
I have spend three weeks in Lac-Sainte-Marie. Alains resort is a very nice place, and I even got the chance to stay in the resort for two weeks. The view on to the lake and the mountains is incredible.
Alain was a great host, we would go groceries shopping twice a week and he would buy whatever me and the other workawayers needed. The work was not… read more
Alain was a great host, we would go groceries shopping twice a week and he would buy whatever me and the other workawayers needed. The work was not… read more
22 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Elise) para el anfitrión
Mon expérience au Resort était superbe! Alain est un hôte très gentil et attentionné! Il mange avec nous le soir, il propose des activités, nous laisse utilisé les kayaks quand on veut et répondra certainement à vos besoins! L'endroit est calme avec une très jolie vue sur le lac et j'y ai fais de très belles rencontres!
19 oct 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elise)
Elise and her friend Lara were at the Resort for a couple of weeks in the busiest of the season as we had our most productive organic harvest year. They helped us with everything that was needed and they were great cooks and so pleasant in everything they were doing. It was really great having both because we were able to joke around and have fun… read more
(Excelente)
11 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Franziska) para el anfitrión
I spend a month and a a half helping out at the resort and I had a wonderful time there. Alain is a great host providing you wih whatever you might need and he even took me and the other workaways out fishing, golfing and to trips into Ottawa.
And when you stay in Lac Sainte Marie there are nice things to do too. The Resort is situated right by… read more
And when you stay in Lac Sainte Marie there are nice things to do too. The Resort is situated right by… read more
19 oct 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Franziska)
Franzi was at the Resort for about a month and a half with us. And what a great period of accomplishment it was collecting our own seeds for next year, harvesting loads of tomatoes, pumpkin, apples, in the busiest of the season as we had our most productive organic harvest year.
It was very pleasant working with Franzi alone or in a group as we… read more
It was very pleasant working with Franzi alone or in a group as we… read more
(Excelente)
30 oct 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Martin) para el anfitrión
Alain is the best host you can expect for a Workaway experience: The tasks he proposes are various and interesting from gardening, building, cleaning and cooking.
Alain has also pleinty of interesting experiences and stories to tell about nature, life in Canada, business, LIFE.
To conclude, he is pleasant, convenient, and he likes sharing with… read more
Alain has also pleinty of interesting experiences and stories to tell about nature, life in Canada, business, LIFE.
To conclude, he is pleasant, convenient, and he likes sharing with… read more
19 oct 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Martin)
Martin was at the Resort for about a month with us. And what a great month of accomplishment it was repairing things, building a Cold Frame, harvesting loads of tomatoes, pumpkin, apples, in the busiest of the season as we had our most productive organic harvest year.
It was very pleasant working with Martin alone or in group as we had a number… read more
It was very pleasant working with Martin alone or in group as we had a number… read more
(Excelente)
19 oct 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lara)
Elise and her friend Lara were at the Resort for a couple of weeks in the busiest of the season as we had our most productive organic harvest year. They helped us with everything that was needed and they were great cooks and so pleasant in everything they were doing. It was really great having both because we were able to joke around and have fun… read more
(Excelente)
29 sept 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (JOOHO) para el anfitrión
It was lucky that I spent my time with Alain for my first workaway I stayed Alain’s place where is located in Lac-Sainte-Marie for just over two weeks. For the starting phase, I had gardening, after then he found I have a better ability. Since then I was mostly assigned repairing and tuning up computers. Not only computers, but I also finished… read more
29 ago 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (JOOHO)
Jooho stay with us was very pleasant with me the host and with all the other workawayers. He also treated us to a gourmet meal with a recipe from his native country when we were rotating lead role for the supper
He was great company and was also very useful helping us with the manual labor of organic gardening and also helping tune up the… read more
He was great company and was also very useful helping us with the manual labor of organic gardening and also helping tune up the… read more
(Excelente)
15 sept 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Daniela) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Alain for a month a was such a wonderful experience. Alain is just an angel trying to change the world one garden ag the time. His resort is a beautiful place and all the gardens are just magical. For me harvesting my own food is just heaven. He is a great host and anyone able to help him with his dream resort will be amazed by all… read more
4 sept 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Cameron & Rachell) para el anfitrión
Thank you so much for a fantastic time! Alain is a very kind, generous, funny, and passionate host. We started our work with gardening and weeding mostly in preparation for a horticultural event. Following this, we spent some time cleaning and repairing one of the condos. We were lucky enough to have access to boats and canoes whenever available.… read more
29 ago 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Cameron & Rachell)
What a great time we had with Rachel and Cameron at our Resort. They are a lovely Australian couple who stayed at our Resort for just under one week in August 2018. They complemented each other so very well as a couple when it came to embellishing an entire condo or to make a work of art in a tree in the garden. We had a very productive and at the… read more
(Excelente)
30 ago 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Audrey)
Je suis certain que Audrey gagnerait le premier prix pour le plus grand sourire. Nous avions définitivement des défis avec des échéanciers pour embellir les jardins pour une visite importante (après le départ d'Audrey) et nous n'avons eu que des compliments pour la beauté des jardins. Un gros merci a Audrey pour son travail impécable, toujours… read more
(Excelente)
8 ago 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Audrey) para el anfitrión
Une semaine dans un lieu très beau et qui demande beaucoup d'attention ( le jardin et le désherbage) trop court mais de très bons souvenirs. Merci Alain
29 ago 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stéphanie)
Stéphanie et Brice sont un charmant couple Français qui est resté a notre Resort pendant un peu moins de deux semaines en aout 2018. Ce fut un séjour très productif et en même temps très plaisant. Voyez-vous, nous avions de prévu, la rencontre annuelle des membres de l'Association horticole avec naturellement, leur visite de tous les jardins sur… read more
(Excelente)
20 ago 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Stéphanie) para el anfitrión
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Merci à Alain pour sa gentillesse et son hospitalité !C'était vraiment sympa ! Il nous a accueilli 10 jours dans son domaine au Lac Sainte Marie.
Nous avons fait surtout du désherbage pendant notre séjour, deux jours de ménage et un peu d'ordinateur/internet (photos du domaine, retouche de photos, montages photos avec Photoshop,… read more
Merci à Alain pour sa gentillesse et son hospitalité !C'était vraiment sympa ! Il nous a accueilli 10 jours dans son domaine au Lac Sainte Marie.
Nous avons fait surtout du désherbage pendant notre séjour, deux jours de ménage et un peu d'ordinateur/internet (photos du domaine, retouche de photos, montages photos avec Photoshop,… read more
22 jul 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Jannik & Justin) para el anfitrión
My brother and me stayed approximately two weeks with Alain and enjoyed every minute. Besides resort he also owns a few cottages at beautiful Lac St. Marie in which we stayed during our time. We both appreciated working in Alain's gardens or on one of his many great project ideas (:
The work was never too much and working outside let the time… read more
The work was never too much and working outside let the time… read more
19 jul 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jannik & Justin)
Jannik & Justin spent two weeks at our Resort in July 2018. We had a superb time together. We not only accomplished a lot of projects together, got them done most effectively but more importantly, they were very pleasant to work with and very resourceful in helping us with renovation, gardening, fixing, finding solutions for various issues to make… read more
(Excelente)
