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15 Apr 2024
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Bonjour à toi, voyageur, voyageuses
My name is Franck. I am now living in the small village of Schalkendorf since 2015.
I decided to settle back in the countryside after having been studying In Paris and working in 3 capitals in Europe I've seen the crazyness after 10 years of intense work in global software company and I decided to leave my job and Paris when I was 32, to travel the world and experiment the real savor of life. After that, I decided to launch a project of living more close to nature, applying permaculture principel, having my garden, doing my juice... I acquired an old traditional alsacian farm in the region where I am born and where my family and friends are and renovate it since step by step while enjoying life and doind other side projects
I believe in human creativity and kindness and believe more in action than in long talks. I apply I try to apply nonviolent communication, a process for supporting partnership and resolving conflict within people, in relationships, and in society. It was he developed by Marshall Bertram Rosenberg (October 6, 1934 – February 7, 2015) was an American psychologist, mediator, author and teacher.
The farm aims to launch different activities:
- Co living
- Eco tourism
- Artisanal activities
- Permaculture gardening
I live here with my daughter Océane who is 4 years old (part time), my cat ,chickens and friends coming to visit.
We have a nice garden
I have a big space where I can host till 4 people with a common kitchen, a separate bathroom and a living room. It is not a 4 stars hotel but there is what is needed. There are dry toilets and a common chill out zone with laptop and couch...
My goal is to have a win win relationship with the volunteers and you to enjoy a way of living more in autonomy, acquiring skills, and being more close to nature. We work usually 4 days a week, 6 hours a day.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will be happy to talk with you to discuss your travel project and your objectives.
Kind regards,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have always different people around and we take volunteers in our daily life. We have all been traveling and we speak different languages. We have experienced the same as volunteer so we try to offer the best stay possible.
Being a volunteer is being part of our daily life.
Help
We are at the moment renovating different parts of the farm, everything in an ecological and DIY mode.
We need help as well for the cooking and to maintain the large garden.
I need help in wood working
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
We do have 3 private rooms, a dorm, and tent if needed... It is pretty basic but we have everything meeded. Maybe just bring your sleeping bag
In autumn and winter, we can heat the kitchen and the living room but not the sleeping room. I have lots of blankets if necessary.
What else ...
We can provide bikes
We have nice places to relax and play
The village is really in the nature, laid back and good to decompress
We are at 25 minutes from Strasbourg by train (our train station is Obermodern)
We do have internet access
You can smoke in dedicated areas
We have different animals
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, sure. There is internet and a desk to work. I've had a lot of people having a side activity to manage and this in not unappropriate
Space for parking camper vans
It I possible to stay near the farm and shower and eat there. I have aswell rooms if required
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, I love animals
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 6 hours a day, 4 days a week (max 24 hours/week)
Feedback (12)
Usually, Franck is also willing to share his knowledge with me… read more
Franck was a very generous host when it came to knowledge and materials. I really enjoyed learning about his project and he was extremely kind to explain certain aspects I took interest… read more
Franck is a cool and friendly person and well organised.
He had also other workawayers staying and managed to form a very nice group atmosphere.
The surrounding villages and landscape are nice and I had… read more
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Usually, Franck is also willing to share his knowledge with me… read more
Franck was a very generous host when it came to knowledge and materials. I really enjoyed learning about his project and he was extremely kind to explain certain aspects I took interest… read more
Franck is a cool and friendly person and well organised.
He had also other workawayers staying and managed to form a very nice group atmosphere.
The surrounding villages and landscape are nice and I had… read more
He is always available and took time to discover a bit the region and… read more
Wish you the best… read more
Franck is very kind and has great sense of humor, a lot of energy and the… read more
I really recommend them.
I was working in the garden, taking care of the animals,… read more
I had allot of fun helping with the garden, food truck, and eco friendly buidling projects. The farm is a great place to get away from city life. I came in search of friends and left with family. It was such a great experiance I cant wait until our paths cross again.
He stayed with us for only 10 days but give us some good help and was able to manage a task from the begining to the end.
We will welcome him again whenever.
He was really helpfull while here and he was managing a lot of very tough missions around the house renovation, the garden and many other little things we had to deal with at the farm. Moreover, he is a great cook.
I would… read more
