Découvrez notre mode de vie durable et venez nous aider avec les animaux, le potager et le verger, Pays de la Loire, France

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  Description

  We are a retired couple trying to live a simple, reasonably self sufficient way of life.
  This is a great place to start a retreat, rethink and readjust to a different way of life. You can be alone and not lonely and learn how to leave a lot of what we take for granted in the modern world behind.
  We have created an eco friendly small holding and renovated a French farmhouse with two and a half hectares of land. We keep sheep,& chickens ,and a dog.
  Although the property and surrounding land has been worked on for the 20 + years we have been living here it needs ongoing care, nature moves on and overgrown trees and shrubs need pruning or taking out.
  At this time of year , early spring, we are planting the plants we have raised from seed. In the autumn we will be clearing, cleaning and mulching in the gardens. There is weeding and division of plants and taking cuttings We stack and bring wood into the barn for winter.
  In the vegetable beds and fruit garden we prepare for the next year and preserve and make jam.
  We have a well stocked art room which helpers are welcome to share.
  Helpers who want to improve their English language skills are welcome as we speak English together.
  We have bikes for time off but bring your own helmet if you wish, the area is great for walking and you could join local walking groups.
  We are situated in a very small village of less than 200 citizens in the Mayenne département.
  The surrounding area is very peaceful , mainly farms and countryside with several small villages. It is well situated for visits to Le Mans, Paris, Rennes , Nantes and ferry ports to GB.
  We want people who want to experience a peaceful and simple way of life , To share with us how to work the land , the gardens ,orchards and looking after a few animals.
  We try and prepare and preserve as much of our own food as we can and are happy to pass on these skills.
  We have worked organically for 30 years here and over the last decade we have increasingly tried to use organic and permaculture methods. We recycle and reuse as much as we can and we’d love you to join us and hope we can share and learn from each other.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Compagnie pour pers. âgée

  Jardinage

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Livres

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Jardinage

  

  Nature
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We have found that helpers have enriched our lifestyle and we hope we have added to their ongoing experiences.
  We speak mainly English, but are fully immersed in our French lifestyle and language.
  You can join our painting class or cycle, walk or canoe on our two small lakes.
  There are many historical towns, sites ,museums in the area.
  The peaceful countryside is great for birdwatching, cycling or walks to enjoy the flora and fauna.
  Don’t expect shopping or clubbing in this venue or even cafe life unless you cycle to it or get a booking on the rural bus , maybe discover who you are without all the add ons,
  Discover a real alternative to fast living and the raz-a-ma-taz of modern day life.

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  Aide

  We want people who are willing to help at growing produce organically and
  are willing to participate and embrace a simple lifestyle. We are looking for people who don't mind getting their hands and boots dirty.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Italien: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  We offer you your own bedroom with a toilet and ensuite tiny bath and your own space attached to make tea or coffee.
  We provide sheets, towels and a selection of work clothes, boots and gloves if needed.
  We love to cook and can provide good meals for meat eaters, vegan, vegetarian and other religious specific diets. We eat as a family.
  Much of our food is home grown.
  Meals are served and shared together except breakfast which is provided but you serve and cook ,if needed, by yourself.

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  Autres infos...

  We can pick up from EVRON and MAYENNE .
  Public transport close by is practically non existant , so we can pick you up at the nearest station which is Evron. There is a local community bus and bikes are available here on site. Workawayers are welcome to get a lift with us anytime we go out. Many helpers use BLABLA car or partial Ouibus or Flixbus to get to Le Mans and then the TER train to Evron. If you have your own transport it’s possible to have a couple of days off on long stays to visit places of interest further away, Paris or M’ont St Michel, Nantes or Rennes for example.
  Lots of local historical sites/ museums. Best Roman museum ,Jublains.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have had people who have continued with their online jobs part time providing the time difference is compatible and the employer adaptable.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Fields and a gravelled hard standing. Washroom and toilet in the house although it would be easier if you have your own toilet.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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