A farm from scratch, a permaculture garden and lots of fun in Soumans, Limousin, France :)

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, it's challenging to summarize a project in a few lines, but not impossible.

    We are in search of a new way of life, at the crossroads of sustainability, new technologies or techniques, and Western living. We aim to bring together the best of the past and the present in one place to find a new path, a way of living that has a lesser impact on our environment.

    To move in this direction, we strive to be as self-sufficient as possible. We generate our own energy (solar), have our own water source, and maintain a large vegetable garden to sustain ourselves.

    However, there are still many things missing to fully realize our project. The economic aspect is very present in Western society, and we still need to generate some income. Therefore, we plan to create a bit of tourism at our living place. We have decided to renovate our yurt to accommodate people, with the first beneficiaries being those who come to help us. We are also working on the long-term construction of our straw-clay house. Currently, we need to finish the foundations and create pillars with raw earth. We also have a cool little cabin for our ponies, with some finishing touches needed, along with maintaining the vegetable garden and renovating the greenhouse, and so on.

    As you've understood, any help will be greatly appreciated! 😊

    Bonjour, il est difficile de résumer un projet, en quelques ligne, mais pas impossible.
    Nous somme a la recherche d'un nouveau mode de vie, a la frontière entre la décroissance, les nouvelles technologies ou techniques, et la vie occidentale. Nous voulons réunir le meilleur d'hier et d'aujourd'hui dans un même lieu, afin de trouver une nouvelle voie, une façon de vivre qui impact moins notre environnement.

    Pour aller dans ce sens, nous cherchons à être le plus autonome possible. Nous produisons notre énergie (solaire), nous avons notre propre source d'eau, et nous avons un grand jardin potager pour nous nourrir.

    Il nous manque cependant encore beaucoup de chose pour réalisé totalement notre projet, l'aspect économique est très présent dans la société occidentale, et nous devons tout de même générer quelques revenus, nous souhaiterions donc crée un peut de tourisme sur notre lieu de vie, et nous avons décider de retaper notre yourte pour recevoir les gens. Mais les premier bénéficiaires serons les personnes qui viendrons nous aider ;). Nous avons également au long court la construction de notre maison en terre-paille, pour le moment il nous reste à finir les fondations et crée des pilier en terre crue. Nous avons aussi une petite cabane trop cool pour nos poneys, avec des petits truc a finir et entretenir le potager, et retaper la serre véranda etc.

    Vous l'avez compris, toute aide sera la bienvenue ! 😊

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    During your stay with us, you can work with animals, learn gardening (or share your techniques with us), and, of course, help renovate a yurt.

    We would like to create a dedicated space for participants on the property, complete with sanitary facilities, various accommodations, and a barbecue ;)

    So come join us and lend a hand! ;)

    Lors de votre séjour chez nous, vous pourrez travailler avec les animaux, apprendre à jardiner (ou nous apprendre vos techniques), et bien sûr retaper une yourte.

    Nous aimerions crée sur le terrain un lieux dédier au participants, avec sanitaires, habitations variés, et barbecue ;)

    Alors venez vites nous aidé ! ;)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Caravan, camping.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.

Host ref number: 589771869662

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