Frankreich
Bisher 740 mal gespeichert
***UPDATE - WE ARE NOT TAKING ON ANY MORE VOLUNTEERS OVER WINTER 2019/2020. THANKS AND PLEASE CHECK IN WITH US NEXT YEAR FOR OUR WORK IN SPRING***
Calling inspired and meticulous volunteers to help bring to life a vision of a truly sacred retreat space in the heart and deep calm of the southwest France. Our 17th century ‘maison de maître’ home and land holds ancient history, the El Camino trail running close to the property’s parameter.
The house has a special energy and asks that a labour of love be instilled to cultivate this space into an oasis of higher living and learning, deep rejuvenation and sanctuary, thriving life and joy. Let us work all together to restore this ancient manor to its original splendour. We aim to open the space as a spiritual retreat centre (including yoga, energy healing, rejuvenation, music, etc…) and special events location from 2020.
Seeking creative, motivated, respectful and environmentally conscious skilled and willing-to-learn volunteers for the following tasks:
-Painting/Decorating & general building/carpentry (woodworking)
-Landscaping/ Biodynamic garden creation
-Tiling
-Land clearing, old unused barn clearing
-Sewing bedroom curtains (must be experienced seamstress)
-General house upkeep duties (incl. deep cleans)
-General duties of clearing rooms, preparing for house renovations, etc etc etc…
-Fine artists, furniture restoration
In exchange for 4-5 hours of help a day you will be given free accommodation in the grand manor and full board, all meals, outings, bonfire nights in the summer evenings, swimming in the light of the moon or the heat of the sun in our swimming pool, exploring the surrounding medieval towns and sites... You will be within reasonable driving distance (or catch the train) to the bohemian city of Bordeaux, a short sprint to Monségur for its acclaimed summer jazz festivals and within very doable driving distance to the Pyrenees for breathtaking mountain hiking experiences. There are rivers to kayak and canoe in and so much natural life and adventure to purely enjoy. The permanent residents of the house are Katie and Kévin, an English and French couple who speak both languages (somewhat!) so there is lots of opportunity to practice your French here as well as out and about in the local villages.
Communal eating is a big part of the experience. We are a mainly vegetarian/vegan household, but will make allowances for all dietary needs within reason.
We would love for you to be a part of this magical endeavour. We will need Skype or Facetime to have a chat and make plans before your arrival. Couples, friends and individuals welcome. Learn, develop and share skills. Bring your artistic powers and tools (music, writing, photography, sculpture, etc.) and engage in the magic of creation.
Gartenarbeit
Bauarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Kochen/einkaufen
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Hausarbeiten
Sprachen praktizieren
Hilfe bei Kunstprojekten
Hilfe mit Computer / Internet
It's a lovely environment for making new friends while learning a new language, new skills, developing existing ones or may be you have just qualified and need work experience. There are a wide variety of jobs needing doing so the work will be interesting and varied. When it comes to the work, we are a mix of professionals and learners so all skill levels are welcome and we encourage getting involved and giving things a try!
Skills required include
Building work
Painting and decorating
Plumbing/ Eco heating expert
Landscape/ Gardening / Sustainable Farming/permaculture
Cleaning (general household and deep cleans)
Carpentry (Bookshelves, shutters etc)
Seamstress/Seamster
Healing/Light Workers
English: Fließend
French: Fließend
There will be an option of shared and single accommodation in the main house. Couples/friends/individuals welcome.
In your free time explore the beautiful French countryside, local markets, walk or cycle through the local vineyards, canoe on the Canal du Midi (10 minutes away) Enjoy the winter evenings around the fire and in the summer months there is also free use of the secluded pool and outdoor kitchen and BBQ with stunning views. We want to create a beautiful positive energy for the house with a community feel. if you are an artist, musician, writer, photographer, yoga teacher, singer, masseuse etc please feel free to bring your instruments/skills with you and share your creativity with the rest of the group! In the evening winter months we have a beautiful fire where we can play music, chat and chill. There will also be quiet areas if people want to read, paint, or just have some time to themselves. This is a place to feel at home, work as well as have fun, relax and take time out for yourself while learning new skills and experiencing a new culture and area.
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
mehr als zwei
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
