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My stay was unfortunately very short and it took only a day for me to realize it was going to be too short! I felt incredibly welcome by Janet, Felix and Caroline (another workawayer). The organic food, fresh out of the garden was amazing and the house very charming. The work was always managable and flexible. I really enjoyed my stay and am
… read more looking forward to coming back :)
Vom Workawayer (Neil & Renee) für Host
My wife and I stayed with Janet for 3 and a half weeks over Christmas and New Year. She is an incredible host and we quickly felt like we were part of the family. We had a wide variety of tasks which included painting, gardening, chainsawing, cooking, landscaping etc. We often worked with her son Felix who is a great guy and lots of fun. He is a
… read more master tractor driver.
Our accommodation was charming and super comfortable. The food was wonderful and plentiful.
Janet is a very sociable person and we were included in her circle of friends and village events.
Staying with Janet and Felix was a fantastic experience and a lot of fun.We highly recommend this Workaway!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Hannah) für Host
I cannot gush enough about my stay with Janet and Felix, it was so so wonderful! I felt instantly at home and clicked so well with Janet, I felt like I'd known her for years, she made me feel so welcome and comfortable, which was lovley after a few months of travelling. Janet has a wealth of knowledge and has lived a very full life, she taught me
… read more so much from painting, antiquing, gardening, horsemanship, horseriding and animal care, building stone walls, cooking and wood chopping.
Janet and Felix have a beautiful manor house which is full of history and love, their pets really add to the cosiness (and entertainment) of the place. They know so much about the local area and shared their knowlege with me, I was also convinced to do a cold water swim, with Janet and her friends, who were welcoming and inclusive with all sorts of social activites. There was a local service in town on rememberance day which was a nice cultural expereince, and we had a few soirees and outings to antique road shows and nearby towns - there's always so much happening in this vibrant, loving place, I can't reccommend enough and I feel like I will be back one day for sure!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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My stay was unfortunately very short and it took only a day for me to realize it was going to be too short! I felt incredibly welcome by Janet, Felix and Caroline (another workawayer). The organic food, fresh out of the garden was amazing and the house very charming. The work was always managable and flexible. I really enjoyed my stay and am
… read more looking forward to coming back :)
Vom Workawayer (Neil & Renee) für Host
My wife and I stayed with Janet for 3 and a half weeks over Christmas and New Year. She is an incredible host and we quickly felt like we were part of the family. We had a wide variety of tasks which included painting, gardening, chainsawing, cooking, landscaping etc. We often worked with her son Felix who is a great guy and lots of fun. He is a
… read more master tractor driver.
Our accommodation was charming and super comfortable. The food was wonderful and plentiful.
Janet is a very sociable person and we were included in her circle of friends and village events.
Staying with Janet and Felix was a fantastic experience and a lot of fun.We highly recommend this Workaway!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Hannah) für Host
I cannot gush enough about my stay with Janet and Felix, it was so so wonderful! I felt instantly at home and clicked so well with Janet, I felt like I'd known her for years, she made me feel so welcome and comfortable, which was lovley after a few months of travelling. Janet has a wealth of knowledge and has lived a very full life, she taught me
… read more so much from painting, antiquing, gardening, horsemanship, horseriding and animal care, building stone walls, cooking and wood chopping.
Janet and Felix have a beautiful manor house which is full of history and love, their pets really add to the cosiness (and entertainment) of the place. They know so much about the local area and shared their knowlege with me, I was also convinced to do a cold water swim, with Janet and her friends, who were welcoming and inclusive with all sorts of social activites. There was a local service in town on rememberance day which was a nice cultural expereince, and we had a few soirees and outings to antique road shows and nearby towns - there's always so much happening in this vibrant, loving place, I can't reccommend enough and I feel like I will be back one day for sure!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Leannan & Jacob ) für Host
We had the best week staying with Janet and Felix! The work was very fair and fun, we did mostly tree/hedge trimming and some cleaning. Janet is very knowledgeable in a lot of areas and taught us heaps of new skills which we are so grateful for! She always made sure we were comfortable with whatever we were doing and reminded us to take coffee
… read more breaks. Felix is also so funny and very knowledgable when it came to gardening, machinery and farming. When we weren't working there was always something fun to do and heaps of little towns in the area to explore. We went swimming / paddle boarding at the lake with a bunch of Janet's friends, her best friend Yvonne owns the local pub which is only a short walk away, one of the cats had just had kittens so we loved looking after and playing with them, and Scooby and Brooke the two dogs who are such characters and so friendly. We could not fault our stay one bit. We would have loved to have stayed longer but had other plans already booked... but we already know we want to come back, hopefully one day soon!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Briar) für Host
I was supposed to stay with the lovely Janet and Felix for 2 weeks but I ended up extending my stay because I was having such a lovely time and wasn't ready to say goodbye. I did lots of gardening (she has an AMAZING garden!!!) and spent time with their 2 gorgeous dogs. Montemboeuf itself is a quaint little town and Janet is a social butterfly so
… read more there's always something social to do if you feel like it. From daily swims, to bar visits (her bestie owns the bar down the road), to BBQs with friends and their families. The workload is very fair and Janet is good at finding tasks that are suited to people's specific strengths/preferences. The accomodation is CLASS! And not to mention the fooooood! Veggies straight from the garden paired with all sorts of decadent meals. You definitely won't go hungry here! Can't recommend this place enough!! Until next time x
Vom Workawayer (Ezra) für Host
I had a really nice time at Janet's place for the week I stayed there :). It was a great place to relax and the amount of work was reasonable and enjoyable. I Enjoyed being back in a garden again and the property and atmosphere are beautiful. Janet liked to assist me to see more of the area and gave me suggestions and helped with transport despite
… read more having a busy schedule. So yeah I had a nice time and I recommend it!
Vom Workawayer (Sophie) für Host
I spent an amazing 3 weeks staying with Janet and Felix. They made me feel very welcome and right at home straight away, both are very kind and funny. This was a great first Workaway!
Janet got me to look after the Garden which was so much fun, weeding, planting and rotervating! Couldn't have been happier out in the garden in the French
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Our days were very busy in the best way, going for early morning swims at the nearby lake, gardening in the morning and there's plenty of afternoon activities in Montembœuf! We went line dancing, took part in a gym class which helped with my French, played with the horses and donkeys and visited Janet's friends who were all so lovely.
It was a great experience and I had the chance to meet some amazing people, including other Workaways in the village. We had a few evenings full of good food, good wine and good craic!
Janet was also very flexible with work, if I wanted a day out somewhere I could work extra hours other days to make up for it and when the weather was really nice (27 degrees) we all had a day off and went down to the lake for the afternoon!
I can't forget the lovely meals Janet prepared for us too, usually thrown together and made up if what was in the fridge but absolutely delicious and the veg was straight from garden to table!
One of the cats gave birth towards the end of my stay so I also got to look after kittens which was amazing too!
Thank you to Janet and Felix for having me and being so great!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Kieran) für Host
I abbbbsolutely loved my 3 weeks here in Montembœuf. Janet made me feel welcome straight away, and wasted no time in introducing me to other workaways, her son Felix, and her friends like Yvonne (who you will certainly meet, and go for 7am swims at the lake with). You will have your own quiet, peaceful bedroom with a window overlooking the
… read more gorgeous green backyard. You will also be swarmed with love from the 2 dogs, Scuby and Brooke, who you will fall in love with straight away.
I can also safely say that you will be very well fed while here! Eating breakfast/lunch/dinner by the fireplace every day was always a hearty experience with delicious home cooked food.
You'll have an extremely satisfying balance of work and free time, with the work being very learned property maintenance tasks. Janet prepared me for being an amazing husband in the future and would help me in ensuring I do jobs to a good standard (husband training as we called it). While I was there, I did a few days of painting, a bit of hedge trimming, some rotorvating, and other miscellaneous tasks.
Lastly, I was given permission to leave my big suitcase full of stuff while I went off and backpacked for a few weeks which was generous and has helped me massively in being more mobile on my travels.
I hope to be back one day <3Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Janet was such a lovely host. Her home was beautiful to stay at in the french countryside. She made me feel right at home and I was always invited to dinners and outings with her friends. She went above and beyond to make her home feel like my home and was always so thoughtful. If you have time to stay with Janet, it is a must do, as it is an
… read more experience you will never forget.
Vom Workawayer (Rowan & Tayler) für Host
Such an amazing 2 weeks with Janet & Felix!
From the moment we stepped through the door, we were made to feel completely at home! Janet was fantastic at finding jobs around the property that would fit our skills, and was more than happy to let us try new things!
Food was incredible and we really felt part of the family, and nights laughing with
… read more friends from the town will stay in our memories for a long while! I'm really thankful that Janet was happy for me to do my personal digital work alongside working around the property, and overall we couldn't have asked for a better workaway to kick off our trip around Europe (and Taylers first one ever!).
I'd strongly recommend workawayers heading towards the town consider stopping by and helping out, I promise you wont be disappointed!
Thanks again Janet & Felix (and Scooby/Brooke/Cat1 & Cat2!) for a wonderful stay, and we really do hope to head back in the future.
Rowan & TaylerDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Helena & Jacob) für Host
Amazing! we planned on staying with Jan for 2-3 weeks as it was our first work-away experience, and ended up being there for roughly 2 months, we just couldn't get enough. Jan and Felix were excellent hosts and the work they had us doing was fulfilling and rewarding! lots of time spent in the garden planting winter vegetables as well as plenty of
… read more time spent renovating the back room and a few other DIY jobs in between. Jans network in Montembouef meant that we always had something to do, be it dinner parties, visiting the local pub run by Jans friend Yvonne, or even hot air ballooning if you're lucky! We couldn't recommend Jan more for a first-time work away, Jan and Felix are very accommodating and really helped us figure out what the next stage of our journey was going to look like. thanks again Jan and Felix, we couldn't have asked for better hosts and we hope to see you again very very soon!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Adam) für Host
This was my first workaway experience and I honestly could not have asked for a better one! It was an absolute pleasure to stay with Janet and Felix in their beautiful house, and I had so much fun I had a hard time not pushing back my flight back home. Janet and Felix are such kind hosts, they made me feel right at home from the moment I got
… read more there. They are funny, kind, and are always happy to answer whatever question I had. I really appreciated how Janet made sure I got to learn new skills and leave with more knowledge and experiences than when I came. I also loved being included in all the social events around with Janet and her friends, especially Yvonne and her workawayers. Every day I got to work on a new project, which kept things interesting and exciting. Its been only a few weeks since I left but I already miss Janet, Felix, and the many friends I made during my time, and I really hope I can go back and spend more time!
And in terms of logistics- my room was awesome- I loved the window to the garden, the house was clean, the food was always incredible and I never felt hungry, getting to the house was easy with a train from Bordeaux to Angouleme, and the wifi was fast so if I needed I could get work done.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Neil and Leilani are a wonderful couple, full of enthusiasm, energy and good humour. They are totally reliable and trustworthy - great people to have around.They helped so much inside the house and in the garden .There was such a lot to do ,gardening ,terracing with decking ,stone walls general maintenance the jobs were endless .
Great company I
… read more really hope they will come back and visit soon .
Thank you so much
Janet and Felix
We had a great time staying with Janet and Felix at thd end of the summer.
We worked mainly in the garden and we're able to finish off some projects, like the decking, which has been left for some time.
We were extremely well fed and impressed with the way Janet likes include her guests in social activities.
There are often other workawayers
… read more staying in the nearby village so there is chance to socialise with like minded travellers.
Janet and Felix were great hosts and it was a pleasure to help them.
Vom Workawayer (joshglen98) für Host
This was my first workaway and I had such a great time with Janet and Felix! They were so welcoming, accommodating and you feel at home straight away! During my 2 week stay I had several tasks from planting, picking veg, cooking, tile restoration and learning how to professionally clean. The whole time Janet made sure I was happy with the tasks,
… read more and making sure I was taking breaks. There was always something fun planned on the days off / evenings, and I was able to meet other workawayers staying at Janet’s, or from Janet’s friend Yvonne’ a neighbouring host. I also enjoyed going shopping with Janet for food / supplies, and having a laugh over a cuppa. Thanks for everything, and I’d love to come back one day!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Juna) für Host
I enjoyed my experience so much, that I extended my stay at Janets from 4 to 10 weeks (may-july)! My main jobs were: taking care of the veggie garden and caring for the horses, but I also did a lot of other different jobs. At Janets, there is work for everyone, it is really versatile!
In the vegetable garden I learned to: plant seeds, plant
… read more seedlings, supporting plant growth, plant and vegetable bed maintenance, weeding, as well as harvesting of many different vegetables and fruits. There was also a lot of DIY to tackle in the veggie garden, from building an "anti-rabbit-fence" to building growth supports for the tomatoes from scratch! I learned so so much about gardening and it was an amazing feeling, being able to harvest what I planted myself 10 weeks ago.
My horsy jobs mainly consisted of taking care of Marly, a horse that needed a bit of retraining and attention. When Janet feels like you are skilled enough around horses, she betrusts you to care for them yourself and it was absolutely amazing! I am so grateful that I was able to work with Marly and to learn so much from him! I did many different kinds of ground work with him, liberty training, trailer loading, we went for walks or rides in the field or outside of the property. It felt like having your own horse, and in these 10 weeks I stayed with Janet, Marly and I were able to form a bond, we reached a lot of goals together, I learned so much from him and we just had the best time together! I was also lucky to take another horse, Smurf, on rides around the forest by myself! Furthermore, it was my task to regularly check on the horses wellbeing, like checking their water and controlling their grass intake, as well as feed them hay and just regular health check-ups, which I all really enjoyed!
But I also did many other jobs: I voluntarily did a lot of indoor and outdoor cleaning, which I really enjoyed. I learned how to wax and polish old wooden floors, how to plaster holes in the walls and how to sand and paint windows, window frames and shutters. In my last few days I also learned how to use the strimmer to cut the grass around the property and it was a lot of fun and really satisfying!
But what I enjoyed the most was that Janet and Felix make you feel welcomed and at home, the second you arrive, bevause they are so talkactive, honest, open and friendly. You immediately feel like part of the family, I had a lot of nice and long conversations with Janet over a cup of tea, sat at the kitchen table! Everything just feels really nice, uncomplicated and open! We often had a lot of people over for dinner or went to someones house, I was able to cook a lot of the time which I really enjoyed! I got to meet sooo many nice people, friendships formed and I made a lot of wonderful memories!
My freetime I either spent on the property (because it is so beautiful!!!), visiting places or meeting up with other workaways staying at Yvonnes (Janets best friend, she also lives in Montemboeuf and hosts workaways)! Janet was really generous and treats her workaways really nicely. We had picnics at the lake, went kajaking or just all met up every tuesday having really nice dinner together with Yvonne and her workaways.
These 10 weeks were an absolut blast, I learned so much and made soooo many amazing memories! I will definetly come back as soon as possible, Janets just the best!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
It was a Workaway with great pleasure for us and our dog Luke. From the moment we arrived, Janet made us feel so welcome and ensured that we had a variety of tasks to choose from. Whether it was construction, garden work, or even working with horses, there was always something interesting to do. One of the highlights was cooking together, always
… read more with the fresh vegetables from the garden - it truly felt like a big family. Throughout our week-long stay, we had the opportunity to engage in cultural exchange, also with the friends of Janet and there was lots of laughs every time. It was an enriching experience. Thank you, Ellen, Matthias and Luke
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hadassah Mishael & Bethany)
Dassah and Betisty are an amazing duo ! they stayed with me in April for 2 weeks .
They are great fun and a pleasure to spend time with .
Completed every job with speed and enthusiasm ,often using their initiative and creative ideas .
Wishing them all the best and hoping they will return .
Janet
Janet
Vom Workawayer (Hadassah Mishael & Bethany) für Host
This was our first workaway and Janet & her son Felix made this the best first experience we could have asked for!
We were there for about 10 days. Janet was friendly, welcoming and made us feel like we had a home away from home. We were there at the same time as 2 other Spanish workawayers - Julio & Celia & the 6 of us had such a fun time
… read more together & shared so many good laughs over delicious dinners.
Janet was really helpful - picking us up from Angouleme, suggesting places to visit and how we could get there during our time off. The communication throughout our whole stay was great.
Janet gave us a good variety of tasks and often switched them up to keep the work interesting. Our work involved gardening, pruning, weeding, and trimming. We also cleaned/reorganised the front entrance side of the house, helped repair some broken pottery, and did some paint scraping & painting.
Everywork day Janet stopped us from our work for morning tea - pain au Chocolat with coffee was just the best! We shared the cooking for dinner between Janet, ourselves and Julio & Celia. Dinner was a mix of French, Spanish and New Zealand cooking - we all got to try something new!
Thanks so much for opening your home to us Janet and Felix - we had an amazing time & hope that we can visit you again later in our travels!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Paula) für Host
Janet is a wonderful person and I had so much fun staying two weeks with her. The food was wonderful, the house is beautiful and the animals are great. During my stay I got to plant a bunch of potatoes and some trees, cut some grass and wax and polish floors when the weather was bad. The work could sometimes be physically demanding but never too
… read more much and Janet always made sure everything was ok and that I was comfortable with the work.
During my free time I got to hang out with some other workawayers (one staying with janet and three staying with another host in town) as well as many of Janets friends around the village, mostly british but also a few french. Janet is social and there is always something going on. Sometimes Janet would be able to lend me her van and I could drive somewhere to go on walks with the lovely Brooke (Janet's collie) or explore nearlying villages. She even taught me about and let me help with the horses a little bit, which I had shown some interest in but that I had no prior experience doing.
Thank you so much Janet, see you soon!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Paula)
Paula ,is a wonderful young lady and very mature for her age .While staying with me in April she has been dynamique ,motivated and very professional .Paula is a pleasure to have around .She has worked in the green houses and garden .On rainy days has helped in the house and with the animals .
I would highly recommend her to a new host .
when she
… read more leaves she will be missed and welcomed back anytime .
Janet
Vom Host für Workawayer (Peter)
Peter stayed with us for 2 weeks I would highly recommend him to any future hosts .Peter is fun to be with and very keen to learn new skills he worked well and completed each job he was given .
We wish him luck and hope he will come back and visit us some day .
Thank you Peter for all your help you are a star !
Vom Workawayer (Peter) für Host
I spent 2 really enjoyable weeks with Janet and her son Felix. This was my first workaway and it was brilliant. Janet and Felix are lovely people and made me feel at home during my stay. My room in the large house was super comfortable and the work I did was really varied. Janet recommended many places for me to visit in the region during my time
… read more off. We often spent the evenings with Janet’s friends who live in the local village which was always really fun!
Thank you for everything, I hope to see you soon!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Carolin)
Carolin ,is a wonderful young lady .While staying with me she has been dynamique ,motivated and very professional .Carolin is a pleasure to have around .She has worked in the green houses and garden .On rainy days has helped in the house and made some delicious meals too .
I would highly recommend her to a new host .
She will be missed and
… read more welcomed back anytime .
Janet
Vom Workawayer (Carolin) für Host
I am having a great time here, it feels like I am part of the family. Janet showed me some chores around the house that I can do, planting vegetables, weeding, sowing seeds and much more. In the evenings I cook from time to time and Felix Janet's son and Janet are happy. Janet is a funny woman and cares about everything and everyone she gives a
… read more lot for her farm and for her people. She works a lot and cares lovingly for her horses. Among other things, two dogs live here with whom it is a lot of fun to play. Please take care of your shoes or they will be stolen by the dog haha! The house is very big and there is always something to do. Janet collects a lot of antiques, her decorating style is very great!
I am grateful to be here and look forward to spending more time with Janet and Felix. They are wonderful people.
Thank you for everything! I will definitely be back :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Celia & Julio) für Host
We spent two amazing weeks at Janet's house.
She is very kind and very nice.
During our stay we lived with Janet, her son Felix and other workaway people (Dass, Bethany and Peter), which made our experience more fruitful because we had a lot of fun and learned a lot from everyone. We also met a lot of Janet's friends who were very nice to us and
… read more we had a great time with them.
We can't forget Scooby, Sigui and Broke, Janet and Felix's three dogs, with whom we had a lot of fun.
The work at Janet's house was very varied: we worked in the garden, painted the inside of the house or did whatever else was needed. During the work days we always stopped for a few minutes and Janet offered us pain au chocolat and coffee.
We were also able to visit many places and Janet recommended hiking trails in the area with beautiful scenery.
All in all it was a wonderful experience.
Thank you very much for everything Janet and Felix. We hope to see you again sometime.
Julio and CeliaDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Marco & Mari Ann) für Host
Janet, Tom and Felix were great hosts and immediately made us feel like home. The work was different each day and we learnt a lot! I (Mari Ann) got to even do what I love the most in this world – paint (decorating the living room and adding details to an old compost toilet). I (Marco) got challenged in various tasks, including the building of a
… read more terrace and stone wall – a more hands-on perspective compared to my architectural studies. Both Janet and Tom are wonderful cooks, dinners were always full of joy and lively conversations. Our accommodation was also wonderful with a private bathroom, large bed and a lovely view to the garden. We also saw quite a lot of the nice villages and forests surrounding their home. Janet taught us both a lot about the natural horsemanship, an approach that neither of us had heard of before and now we couldn’t go back to the traditional ways of handling horses. All of her horses were beautiful with very distinct characters. We thank the family so much for the experience and wish them all the best.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Emma) für Host
I have just returned after spending two fantastic weeks with Janet, Tom and Felix. This was my first Workaway and I couldn't have chosen better hosts! I very quickly became part of the family, Janet helped to ensure I made the most of my experience by showing me around some local towns and helping me to get to know the area and understand the
… read more French culture. I was also encouraged to explore the area, including cycling into town to get some bread and taking the dog, Brooke for a walk both of which I loved!
The jobs were all very rewarding, we planted some trees and established a new hedge in the garden, alongside preparing and planting vegetables in their amazing garden! Tom has very good knowledge of horticulture and I have learnt a lot from him about growing and maintaining plants and vegetables!
The horses are all so lovely (even though Marley can have his moments!). It is clear Janet has spent a lot of time establishing a bond with them and I learned a lot about Natural Horsemanship during my time here including how to lunge in a round pen and ride with one rein!
We visited some beautiful local Châteaux and one weekend went antiques shopping which was very interesting learning what makes for a good antique! Once I was a little more confident with speaking some French I got the bus into the nearest city, which was Angoulême and explored the city visiting the museum, having lunch out and doing some shopping before getting the bus home.
I can't thank Janet and her family enough for this experience, it was an amazing opportunity and I really hope to return soon!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Rebecca) für Host
Jan and Tom were the absolute best hosts! I learned so much about antiques and the French lifestyle. Going to car boots and auctions was great fun and I got to go see the shops in the village and the town lots of times. There is so much history in this region that Tom and Jan are always willing to tell you stories about. I felt like I was part of
… read more the family and enjoyed the family meals as well as the dinners with friends.
The horses are absolute sweethearts, Brooke and I became fast friends, and the donkeys are the cutest little things ever. The cat was a funny little thing, always finding ways to sneak into the house. It was always fun doing something outside because the animals made sure that we did it together. Often times when checking on the donkeys, horses, or even mushrooming in the donkey park, Brook and the cat would come along. Blue is a handsome boy and Jan takes wonderful care of him. He always asks for just a little more when you give him attention. Smurf is a big baby and makes some of the funniest expressions. He was fun to ride and has such a beautiful jog. Now Marley is something else. He's a big one for testing you and trying to push the boundaries. Lucky for me that I actually love that kind of personality in a horse. After a few round pennings and rides, he was great fun under saddle and developed a lovely canter.
Going on almost daily hacks with Jan was so much fun and I especially loved that Brooke was always along with us. Marley and Smurf are such good boys and make the rides interesting with their little quirks. I especially loved my last ride where we went through a village and a few hamlets on a 4 or 5 hour ride.
I miss the beautiful house, Jan's amazing cooking, and Tom's funny stories. I just might have to visit again!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Rachel) für Host
Janet and Tom helped me to understand just how amazing workaway can be. They fully enter the sprit of exchange and warmly welcome you into their beautiful home. Accommodation was clean and lovely and there are plenty of opportunities to meet local people as J and T have lots of French friends that drop by. Vegetarianism was graciously catered for,
… read more horses were lovely with opportunity to learn more about western riding and natural horsemanship. Janet also helped teach me about barefoot hoof trimming and Tom is a brilliant gardener and antiques expert. Lots of laughs and plenty to learn about antiques, horses, gardening, photography etc. Big effort made to help you have fun including swimming together in the lake and going for a bike ride.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Vera) für Host
Fabulous! I felt pretty much like a part of the family and not like "that workaway". I appreciated especially the atmosphere in the house, not feeling like someone who is there to work (even if it is true :)) . We often worked together. In the house, in the garden and with horses which gave me lots of opportunities to talk and hear English and
… read more live the cultural exchange. I enjoyed dinners with Tom's and Janet's friends. This was a lucky bet for me and I tried and learned many many things. My room was comfy with own bathroom. Briefly TOP, hopefully coming again!! :)) Thank you!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Lucie) für Host
I spent two amazing weeks with Janet and her family. As my main purpose was to practise French and to discover French culture, Janet did her best to speak French with me (despite all the family is English), to show me the surroundings and the everyday life. I was in contact with French people as well because the family has lots of friends in the
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I liked the work I was doing in the farm, I worked in the beautiful ancient house and in the garden. I also had enough time to visit interesting places, ride a bike or learn to ride a horse.
I felt like a part of the family and really enjoyed the time there. I would highly recommend this workaway. Hope to come back next summer. :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Katerina) für Host
I spent the most amazing three weeks with Janet and her family and friends (animals included). Everyone was lovely, talkative, and they really made me feel like a part of the family. I have learnt a lot about working with young horses, working around the house and garden, and also about the day-to-day life in the French countryside. The village
… read more and its environment are breathtaking; beautiful sceneries ideal for horse riding or going for a walk. I had the opportunity to meet the locals and experience some of the traditional festivities which was exciting. I absolutely recommend visiting Janet, Tom, Felix, and the animals to everyone who loves nature, history, great food, who is willing to learn, and who enjoys spending evenings talking to lovely people while playing fetch with the most amazing dog in the world. I couldn't have wished for a better first workaway experience.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Frankreich
Wenn du KEIN EU-BÜRGER bist und Frankreich besuchen möchtest, um dort zu arbeiten, zu studieren oder als Volunteer tätig zu sein, BRAUCHST DU DAS ENTSPRECHENDE VISUM. Um mehr darüber zu erfahren, solltest du dich VOR DEINER ABREISE von zu Hause an die Botschaft in deinem Land wenden.
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
