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Beatriz is a spontaneous and enthusiastic person. She stayed at our place for a few weeks and brought a very positive energy.
She is kind, respectful and feel genuinely happy to help others. She rapidly became part of the family, showing a great capability to adapt, observe and evolve in a new environment with grace and ease.
She helped in the
… read more kitchen, cooking delicious meals, and was available to give a hand with anything regarding housekeeping, gardening and was a great source of insight.
Thank you Beatriz for your presence.
My experience here was one of those to be remembered.
I had such quality time while being there. Quentin and his father were so nice and easy going. I had time to relax and get aquatinted with meditation.
The town is small and very peaceful as well as their place, the renovated old sanctuary. We were just three of us volunteers at the time and
… read more that gave us the place to relate to each other very well. We shared all meals like a family as well as the time spending in the kitchen. We also got a lot of free time to walk to the river or just read in the garden.
By the end of it I had the feeling of having had acquired at a certain level, the ability to put my mind at rest although it was quite a challenge at the begging.
I very much recommend their place for those who seek some peace and insight time.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Laura)
Thank you Laura for your presence.
Laura came at our place with peacefulness and a genuine intention to be helpful. She took care of the afternoon Yin yoga class, helping our students to quieten their mind and learn to be at ease with themselves.
She made her way progressively through different other duties related to the house daily routines,
… read more cleaning, cooking and general organisation.
Her help was very appreciated and done with care and kindness.
Thank you !
Vom Workawayer (Laura) für Host
I had the chance to volunteer here, a beautiful and calming place in a small town in the South of France. I helped out in the kitchen, did some household chores and I taught the afternoon yoga classes. There was a fair balance between work and personal time. During the retreat Quentin was very kind and checked in regularly with us how everything
… read more was going.
The volunteers could also attend the daily meditation sessions and (it depends on the cooking schedule) some yoga classes. The combination of going inwards during these practices and helping out was a humbling experience (in the positive sense of the word ;) ). I learned a lot about myself and my proper functioning. The yoga teaching was also a beautiful opportunity for me to work daily with the same group, to grow as a teacher and to sink deeper in the practice with the group day after day.
I really liked the set up of the retreat. It was a non commercial retreat which shows that Quentin is also living according the ancient yogic and vipassana philosophy. During the retreat the main goal was going inwards, finding serenity and learning about the ancient traditions.
Quentin and Médéric were great hosts. They are warm hearted and nice people. Before and after the retreat we shared breakfast and dinner together. We had great conversations and a great time.
I left more connected to myself, to my body and with a clearer mind.
Thank you very much for this rich experience!
Vom Workawayer (Agathe) für Host
I'd like to start simply by saying thank you. Thank you Quentin, for your welcome, your patience and your kindness throughout my stay. Thank you for your remedies to get me back on my feet quickly! 😉
The experience in the old temple is truly authentic. Quentin's teachings are precious and it's a great opportunity to be able to follow them
… read more alongside daily tasks. The work required was enjoyable and well explained.
I heartily recommend this place! 🫶🏼Vom Host für Workawayer (Agathe)
Agathe, your presence is greatly missed here, and we genuinely and deeply appreciate all the help you provided. You were an amazing cook and took great care of our guests. Your attention to detail, along with your ability to keep the space tidy, clean, and welcoming, allowed us all to experience peace of mind. You easily adapt, you're always eager
… read more to help, and you're open-minded. You truly left an amazing impression on us.
Wishing you the best of luck, and may you always be happy.Feedback
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Beatriz is a spontaneous and enthusiastic person. She stayed at our place for a few weeks and brought a very positive energy.
She is kind, respectful and feel genuinely happy to help others. She rapidly became part of the family, showing a great capability to adapt, observe and evolve in a new environment with grace and ease.
She helped in the
… read more kitchen, cooking delicious meals, and was available to give a hand with anything regarding housekeeping, gardening and was a great source of insight.
Thank you Beatriz for your presence.
My experience here was one of those to be remembered.
I had such quality time while being there. Quentin and his father were so nice and easy going. I had time to relax and get aquatinted with meditation.
The town is small and very peaceful as well as their place, the renovated old sanctuary. We were just three of us volunteers at the time and
… read more that gave us the place to relate to each other very well. We shared all meals like a family as well as the time spending in the kitchen. We also got a lot of free time to walk to the river or just read in the garden.
By the end of it I had the feeling of having had acquired at a certain level, the ability to put my mind at rest although it was quite a challenge at the begging.
I very much recommend their place for those who seek some peace and insight time.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Laura)
Thank you Laura for your presence.
Laura came at our place with peacefulness and a genuine intention to be helpful. She took care of the afternoon Yin yoga class, helping our students to quieten their mind and learn to be at ease with themselves.
She made her way progressively through different other duties related to the house daily routines,
… read more cleaning, cooking and general organisation.
Her help was very appreciated and done with care and kindness.
Thank you !
Vom Workawayer (Laura) für Host
I had the chance to volunteer here, a beautiful and calming place in a small town in the South of France. I helped out in the kitchen, did some household chores and I taught the afternoon yoga classes. There was a fair balance between work and personal time. During the retreat Quentin was very kind and checked in regularly with us how everything
… read more was going.
The volunteers could also attend the daily meditation sessions and (it depends on the cooking schedule) some yoga classes. The combination of going inwards during these practices and helping out was a humbling experience (in the positive sense of the word ;) ). I learned a lot about myself and my proper functioning. The yoga teaching was also a beautiful opportunity for me to work daily with the same group, to grow as a teacher and to sink deeper in the practice with the group day after day.
I really liked the set up of the retreat. It was a non commercial retreat which shows that Quentin is also living according the ancient yogic and vipassana philosophy. During the retreat the main goal was going inwards, finding serenity and learning about the ancient traditions.
Quentin and Médéric were great hosts. They are warm hearted and nice people. Before and after the retreat we shared breakfast and dinner together. We had great conversations and a great time.
I left more connected to myself, to my body and with a clearer mind.
Thank you very much for this rich experience!
Vom Workawayer (Agathe) für Host
I'd like to start simply by saying thank you. Thank you Quentin, for your welcome, your patience and your kindness throughout my stay. Thank you for your remedies to get me back on my feet quickly! 😉
The experience in the old temple is truly authentic. Quentin's teachings are precious and it's a great opportunity to be able to follow them
… read more alongside daily tasks. The work required was enjoyable and well explained.
I heartily recommend this place! 🫶🏼Vom Host für Workawayer (Agathe)
Agathe, your presence is greatly missed here, and we genuinely and deeply appreciate all the help you provided. You were an amazing cook and took great care of our guests. Your attention to detail, along with your ability to keep the space tidy, clean, and welcoming, allowed us all to experience peace of mind. You easily adapt, you're always eager
… read more to help, and you're open-minded. You truly left an amazing impression on us.
Wishing you the best of luck, and may you always be happy.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ewa)
It was very nice to have Ewa as a volunteer at our place. She helped carefully in the kitchen, gave deep and relaxing yoga classes to our students. She is very keen to give a hand and takes initiatives. Thank you so much Ewa for your presence and sharing inspiring and mindful moments. We wish you all the best in the present and the
… read more future.
Namasté,
Quentin
Dear Irene,
It was an absolute pleasure to have you within our team this summer. You brought genuine enthusiasm, light and laughter to the place. With a light heart you involved yourself with care and kindness into the different duties. You easily became part of the house, as if you had been here for many months, your presence was very useful in
… read more terms of help and not only for us, you inspired other volunteers to move with ease and mindfulness.
Thank you very much for all your insights ans don’t hesitate to come visit us again !
May you be happy.
Quentin
Vom Workawayer (Mariza ) für Host
I enjoyed my stay here and had the opportunity to teach yoga which was great since I recently completed my Teacher Training.
Quentin was very well organised and it is clearly assigned daily who does what and when. Plenty of time to rest and relax and of course to join the meditation, yoga and yoga philosophy lectures.
It is handy if you
… read more understand and speak French so you can fully immersed in the retreat when guests are only French speakers, but dont let this stop you. You will still feel / experience the energy in this retreat if you are open to it. I was lucky to be present in the 1st week already where the classes were held in English so I had already an idea about the classes when the new group/guests arrived who were native speakers. Quentin ( the host) is always happy to share his knowledge so you dont feel like you are missing out.
Some practical tips:
1) there is no WI-FI here ( if you are a digital nomad you have to rely on your own data during your entire stay. I stayed for almost 3 wks and almost used up my data and didn't manage to do what I wanted to do for my own work)
2) You will share your room with other volunteers ( gender specified)
3) No cafés in the area to entertain yourself outside the temple.
4) Ask for full schedule of the retreat before committing and have chat /call with Quentin so you can both manage expectation
5) Bring mosquito repellent
Other than that this oasis is a place to rest and rejuvenate be with your self again. The people I met, the guests, fellow volunteers and hosts were all amazing.
Thank you Quentin and Mederique for welcoming me in your lovely home.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Mariza )
Mariza stayed with us for about 3 weeks and her presence was absolutely amazing. She was teaching yoga and helping in the preparation of the food. She is calm, mindful and always keen to help and serve for the benefits of the group. Her help and advices where coming from a deep place and she doesn't hesitate to take initiatives.
Thank you so much
… read more !
Vom Host für Workawayer (Eden)
Eden is a very unique human being.
She imediately feels confortable with the new place and the culture she is visiting. She shows interest and carry with her a luminous and loving energy. She doesn't only help around, she takes initiatives and inspire others to do their best with all the different tasks. She brought a lot to our place and to our
… read more team. She was helping in the maintaining of the house, cooking delicious meals with mindfulness, helping maintaining the place clean and tidy as if it was her own place.
She is a talented artist and helped us taking pictures and videos for our communication campains. Just because she loves it and does it passionately from the heart.
Eden easily talks about the things that have to be said and inspire everyone to talk with truthfulness and respect.
Thank you so much Eden, take very good care of you and see you soon hopefully.
Vom Workawayer (Eden) für Host
This was my second Workaway experience, and it was absolutely amazing!
Quentin and Mederiek (Quentin's father) were amazing hosts, and I had a beautiful two weeks in the temple.
About my experience:
My time in the temple was a special experience for me. I decided to do this Workaway because I wanted to learn to be more present and to take a
… read more break from my busy university life. And I can tell you, this was the right place too go. Quentin allowed all the volunteers to also participate in the retreat during their time off, and this was great. I was a relative beginner at yoga and meditation. The yoga lessons, meditation sessions, and lectures that Quentin taught during the retreat gave me a good, solid base for a stronger at-home practice and a deeper understanding of the meaning behind yoga. Sometimes the meditation was a bit challenging, but it was so worth it! I managed to experience a few moments of intense peace during these two weeks, and I'm so grateful for this.
During the time in between the retreats, there was also time for fun and team building. We had dinner together every night and would play cards and share stories. And besides all the seriousness, there was also a lot of laughter in the team, which was lovely. Every volunteer was appreciated for their qualities, and there was a space to be together but also space to be apart during the day and enjoy your alone time.
During the retreat, the vibe of the team was more concentrated and serious, and everyone did their best to create a good experience for the guests.
About the hosts:
Quentin and Mederiek were excellent hosts. They made sure everyone was comfortable. I felt very welcome and appreciated by them during my stay. During the retreat, we would have a short 'staff meeting' after the last meditation session so that all the volunteers had a moment to voice any questions, discomforts, or any other comments. During our dinners together, I also got to know Quentin and Mederiek on a personal level, and they are both wonderful people. I have a warm place for both of them in my heart.
About the accommodation:
The house is beautiful! It has a wonderful peaceful atmosphere and a lot of nice places to relax and unwind. I fell in love with the garden and the hammocks. Mederiek has his own fruits and vegetables garden as well, so if you are lucky and you come in the right season, you will be able to enjoy some nice, fresh, self-grown fruits and vegetables.
As a volunteer, you stay on the same floor of the house where the guests sleep. I shared a room with two other volunteers. The room is simple and has everything you need: a nice bed, a nightstand, and a closet for clothes. All guests and volunteers share three bathrooms—two upstairs and one downstairs.
About the help:
My task as a volunteer was to help cook during the retreat week and to help clean up in between retreat weeks. I also took some new photos for the website of the temple. The working hours were fair and organized clearly. There was a good schedule, so it was clear what everyone's tasks were for the day. Every volunteer helped about 2 to 3 hours per day during the retreat, and before or after your shift, you had the chance to participate in the Yoga retreat yourself. In between retreats, there was less work to do, so we all had a bit more time off to relax and read or take a walk, etc.
Overall, I experienced this Workaway to be super well-organized. There was a clear cookbook with all the instructions that you needed to follow in order to cook the meals during the retreat. While cooking, I was surprised every time by how good of a meal you can make with such simple ingredients.
To sum it up: if you are also looking for a place to learn more about meditation and yoga, work as a volunteer in a nice team, meet great people, and are willing to surrender yourself to the lessons the meditation and yoga practice will give you. I one hundred percent recommend this Workaway.
Lots of love and a big hug,
We stay in contact ,
Eden
Vom Host für Workawayer (Chloe)
It was lovely to have Chloe staying with us at our place. She is a very kind and joyful person. Her desire to help and serve was very apreciated and her work was always done with care and mindulness.
She is an open minded person and bring a light hearted energy to the group.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Annabelle)
It was lovely to have Annabelle staying with us at our place. She is a very kind and joyful person. Her desire to help and serve was very apreciated and her work was always done with care and mindulness.
She is an open minded person and bring a light hearted energy to the group.
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