Tibetan Buddhist meditation retreat centre in the French Pyrénées, France
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Vom Workawayer (Kim) für Host
This was my first experience with workaway and I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out! I experienced the retreat centre both at full capacity and when it was quiet, which I'm very grateful for. In the first 2 weeks a busy seminar and a retreat took place and there were many people visiting. This was a great time, meeting so many lovely
… read more people, going to very interesting teachings and working in the kitchen with a professional cook. It was so much fun! The other 2 weeks the house was very quiet, which I really enjoyed after all the business. There was more time to be alone, go for walks and enjoy the incredible surroundings and go on some day trips to nearby villages. The people are very welcoming, flexible and generous. They really make everyone feel at home and include you in every way they can. If you are interested in Buddhism, have a love nature or hiking and being surrounded by like minded people I would highly recommend this beautiful and special place.
Vom Workawayer (Peter) für Host
It has been wonderfull to stay in this place. The people are very nice and open, had some great talks, also with the other workawayers I've met there. I enjoyed getting to know the Buddhist vision on the world a bit and it was great to explore the beautiful nature around there. When I left after 6 weeks I definitely was more relaxed and deeper
… read more connected to myself than I was before. I'm already looking forward to visit the people and the place again whenever I'm in that area.
Very grateful that I cross paths with so many beautiful people there.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tabatha)
Tabatha helped out in our center over several weeks and was spreading lots of positive energy and integrated very well
We shared lots of good moments together and she fulfilled all tasks very well
I would describe her as a very smart and open person and wish her lots of good experiences in the other hosts
Vom Workawayer (Tabatha) für Host
I enjoyed a beautiful time, great people, soothing atmosphere and the best part is the abundant nature it is surrounded by. The mountains, early morning orange, red and yellow sunrises and clear air that allows you to see all the way out to the Mediterranean Sea.
The work is flexible and fair and you are given plenty of autonomy to complete any
… read more tasks which I really appreciated.
Ana was so warm and welcoming and made my time there as a volunteer a dream!
If you appreciate Nature, mountains, peace and quiet and beautiful Buddhist practices then I highly recommend this place. Hopefully see you again in the future.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Kim) für Host
This was my first experience with workaway and I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out! I experienced the retreat centre both at full capacity and when it was quiet, which I'm very grateful for. In the first 2 weeks a busy seminar and a retreat took place and there were many people visiting. This was a great time, meeting so many lovely
… read more people, going to very interesting teachings and working in the kitchen with a professional cook. It was so much fun! The other 2 weeks the house was very quiet, which I really enjoyed after all the business. There was more time to be alone, go for walks and enjoy the incredible surroundings and go on some day trips to nearby villages. The people are very welcoming, flexible and generous. They really make everyone feel at home and include you in every way they can. If you are interested in Buddhism, have a love nature or hiking and being surrounded by like minded people I would highly recommend this beautiful and special place.
Vom Workawayer (Peter) für Host
It has been wonderfull to stay in this place. The people are very nice and open, had some great talks, also with the other workawayers I've met there. I enjoyed getting to know the Buddhist vision on the world a bit and it was great to explore the beautiful nature around there. When I left after 6 weeks I definitely was more relaxed and deeper
… read more connected to myself than I was before. I'm already looking forward to visit the people and the place again whenever I'm in that area.
Very grateful that I cross paths with so many beautiful people there.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tabatha)
Tabatha helped out in our center over several weeks and was spreading lots of positive energy and integrated very well
We shared lots of good moments together and she fulfilled all tasks very well
I would describe her as a very smart and open person and wish her lots of good experiences in the other hosts
Vom Workawayer (Tabatha) für Host
I enjoyed a beautiful time, great people, soothing atmosphere and the best part is the abundant nature it is surrounded by. The mountains, early morning orange, red and yellow sunrises and clear air that allows you to see all the way out to the Mediterranean Sea.
The work is flexible and fair and you are given plenty of autonomy to complete any
… read more tasks which I really appreciated.
Ana was so warm and welcoming and made my time there as a volunteer a dream!
If you appreciate Nature, mountains, peace and quiet and beautiful Buddhist practices then I highly recommend this place. Hopefully see you again in the future.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Noemi) für Host
July 2018 - April 2019
Out of many Workaway experiences, this was the best and my favorite one. I have grown a lot as a person by living there, participating in meditation and Buddhist practices. I was happy to meet people who are joyful, peaceful, disciplined, wise and we had so many interesting conversations.
I’ll never forget the delicious
… read more vegetarian dishes and the talented cooks. I learned a lot by observing how people cook from cultures all over the world, which improved my skills tremendously.
Nature is abundant and gorgeous here and the Mediterranean Sea is not far. Perpignan, Argeles-sur-Mer and Colliure are great places to visit nearby.
If you are looking to improve your skills, grow as a person and meet genuine people, visit here Pyrénées ! :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Noemi)
Noemi is a very nice and humble person with Lots of hidden skills
She helped out in our center for msny month in all different areas like kitchen garden and small construction
She integrated well in our daily life and is also quite funny joyful and not complaining
I wish her all the best in all places she stays
Vom Workawayer (Nyima) für Host
My stay was my very first workaway. My dog and i stayed for almost 4 weeks with the team. i had lovely conversations, met a lot of nice people and developed a lot of new skills. i learned how to bake croissants and franzbrötchen. another volunteer got me closer to some carpentry work which i really enjoyed! I prepared a lot of breakfast and baked
… read more many cakes. the food was amazing. all of the volunteers who cooked had amazing cooking skills. the nature is wonderful. i never stayed in the mountains for such a long time and now i do highly recommend it. Yuna and i stayed in a beautiful tipi on a plattform in the forest. We got a comfy matress and a warm blanket. we met a lot of cows in and around since they lost their way 🌞
i'm looking forward to visit again ♥️Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lorenzo)
Lorenzo is really a great person with lot of energy joy and good humor
Also an enthusiastic worker who is very efficient and well integrating in community
He helped out for some time mainly on construction and it was a pleasure to spent time with him
He can come anytime back
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alexander)
Alex and his girlfriend Marie helped out in our center for a couple of weeks and integrated well and enjoyed their tasks
They came as helpers during our retreat and we experienced them as very friendly and open persons
We wish them many nuce places to stay and hope to see them again
Vom Workawayer (Kathryn) für Host
I am leaving this review several months after my stay, though the memories remain fresh as the mountain air up there!
Where to begin?!
This was my first ever WorkAway experience and perhaps also one of BEST and most cherished experiences of the year, maybe even the decade! I was welcomed warmly by the whole family and this warmth continued
… read more throughout my entire month-long stay.
My days were glorious. I slept in one of the tiny houses, waking up to sweeping views of the mountains and the sounds of birds and insects a buzz. I also had a room in the main house which i used when it was just too darn hot out. This was exceptional because post-COVID, the house wasn't as full as it usually is.
I was responsible for the garden but I was my own boss, picking up tips and a helping hand from other guests as well as long-term residents. I also visited the neighboring farm to learn about their methods of permaculture and to chat with their WorkAway volunteer. Everybody is very independent and doing their own thing, but if you want to ask for advice or help, there is always somebody who will humor you or take you under their wing. There were also so many moments of hilarity at the lunch table -- Lunch was the moment when we all gathered to eat together. Every day there was sumptuous food prepared by our rotating kitchen staff (I, too, volunteered to cook / clean up the kitchen a couple hours a week). You will NEVER go hungry, that's for sure! There is breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner every day :)
I mostly spent my time checking on the plants, watering them, repairing the irrigation system, planting crops for fall harvest, weeding (weeding, weeding, weeding!), sampling the fresh produce, bringing up the harvest to the kitchen crew everyday, checking that everything was running smoothly and the plants stayed happy and healthy! OH, and making gallons of water kefir for everybody's bellies! :)
I also built a rock wall, did some small DIY projects, found all kinds of funny trinkets in the dozens of shops/garages/storage/houses/attics/abandoned ruins. Every day was a treasure hunt!
Because I arrived after quarantine had lifted, the center was opening back up and I was even there for their first yoga retreat since lock-down. I was generously welcomed to attend the retreat and learn a wealth of knowledge from the visiting teacher about Yantra Yoga.
The location couldn't be more ideal. You are perched up on the mountain with stunning views, you can see the Mediterranean on a clear day. Behind you, you've got the Peak Canigo, a famous mountain that is the first to get snow ( I saw it on my very last day in August). There are loads of hiking trails all around and everyone you meet is friendly and helpful. I also don't think I've ever eaten so many blackberries in my life!
But most important of all : the people there. Never have I found such a tribe of diverse individuals from all walks of life who are so intriguing, wise, funny, big-hearted, and curious about this world. There wasn't a day that went by that I didn't find myself deep in conversation with somebody different at lunch time. Ani, who is the buddhist nun living there for a 3-year residency, helped me understand the many complex (and simple) facets of Buddhism. I was always welcome to attend Puja and did my best to participate in the group activities as I became more and more interested in Buddhist practices.
You don't need to worry about bringing much to go here. Just comfortable clothes for both warm, hot, wet and dry weather. Bedding and all the rest they provide. You'll need to bring your own toiletries. If you're there in the summer, a good hat, sunscreen, and maybe raingear too.
It was heart-wrenching to have to leave, I hope to return one day very soon!
So much gratitude to everyone there who impacted my life in ways I am only now just beginning to understand.
à bientôt, j'espère !!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Anja) für Host
This place changed me... in a positive way
First this :
Wow, what a special and beautiful place, surrounded by mountains, stunning views, wonderful sunrises and protected by the sacred mountain of Canigou with its enchanting white top ... so, if you have a day off you can make beautiful walks and enjoy nature
The people are also great,
… read more warm-hearted, very friendly, easy going and always willing to answer your questions
What I also really appreciated was that I was given the opportunity to attend the Puja, a Buddhist ritual, every day. I didn't understand much of it then, but it was so good for me to be part of it and to be in that energy. I have learned to focus on my breathing and to sit upright, therefore my posture has improved and I am calmer inside, so: thank you, thank you, thank you
During my stay Choke Nima Rinpoche, the founder of the Gombe's and a great Tibetan Buddhist teacher visited the place to give teachings. They welcomed me to join in which was a great honor
What I really experienced here is that when you do something, do it from your heart, with compassion and for the benefit of all...
Example: I have cleaned the path that runs from the center to the houses below, a 10-minute walk. I have removed all leaves, branches and stones. It was nice to make the path more accessible, safer and more beautiful for everbody ... I felt grateful that I could do this. And with this intention, with this compassion, the work does not feel like work, you're just in a flow, enjoying it and feeling fullfilled...
Dear Gombe... thanks for everything, wish you all the best and maybe our paths will cross again... I'll always remember this life changing experienceDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Denise & Sebastian) für Host
This has been one of the most unique experiences we enjoyed. We felt welcomed as part of a family.
From the moment Eudald picked us up in Perpignan we knew this experience was going to be great, we went shopping with him and his sweet dog Ter, and we enjoyed some Mate on the road. Then we had about an hour ride until we arrived , which is located
… read more in a very beautiful and remote place in the Pyrenees.
This has a really special vibe, everyone is really kind. They have at least two pujas/meditation each day, if you're interested in Bhuddism but you're just a newbie as we are, this is a great place to learn. They also have meditation for begginers, and they welcome people of the nearby towns to join. There are lots of interesting books that you can read in your free time. In addition to that you can go hiking almost every day, the weather is beautiful. Also is nice to be in such a remote place, you won't need money at all as everything is provided. This it's a very international and open-minded community.
Regarding the work: Sebastian was needed as an architect in order to help with some plans. Denise helped cleaning the house 5h a day. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner together as a family. We felt as home and we'll defenetly come back soon. Thank you all!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Denise & Sebastian)
Denise and Sebastian helped out in our place for a few weeks and they were really a big gift.
Very good hearted and smart and always willing to help.
Very diligent and skillfull.
I hope we see each other again and wish them just the best
Vom Host für Workawayer (Calum)
Calum was here for about 6 weeks in authem 2019 and it was a big pleasure to have him here.
He is an easy going very smart person and also responsible with a very good sense of humor.
He managed all the tasks he had to do and connected very fast to the place and team here. And now he loves Hügelkultur😊
We hope to see him soon again abd wish him
… read more all the best on his journey
Vom Workawayer (Calum) für Host
Wow wow wow I had an excellent experience here!
I stayed for just over a month and did a variety of tasks from cooking, cleaning but mainly outdoor work such as cleaning vegetation, Higelkulture, planting trees, making steps etc. Group meditations are in the morning and evening and are completely optional.
The surroundings are beautiful and the
… read more pace of life very slow so I found this place useful for some personal meditation practise and to just get away from the busy world generally. There are some good hikes very close by and the centre is surrounded by glorious rolling mountains.
I found the team to be warm hearted, kind and considerate, I was sad to leave this place and I hope to come back.
Thank you for letting me volunteer here for a month and I wish you all the best for the future xxxxxDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah was helping out in our center for a couple of weeks in household and kitchen and she was doing very well.
She has a very sunny charakter and is very responsible.
We wish her a very very nice journey and hope to see her again.
Many thanks Sarah
It was a pleasure to have you here😊
Vom Workawayer (Sarah) für Host
What a wonderful experience it has been! There is so much love at this place that it almost felt like coming home when I arrived. Everybody is very kind and easy-going. The surroundings are stunning and the view from the property is breathtaking! If you are lucky and get a room inside of the house, you will even see the rising sun from your
… read more balcony - what a way to wake up. Regarding the work: The place is still in the making so there are lots of things to do and lots of projects to start, so you can really see what fits you and what you would like to do and the working hours are very flexible.
If you are looking for a quiet place to calm down with amazing people and really nice energy - this is the place to be!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Kata helped out in our center this summertime and it was a pleasure to have her in our community because she was very interested in our life and she looooves cleaning.
She is a very smart and open hearted person with lots of talents and an amazing dancer.
We hope to see her again.
Whenever you meet her give her please a big big hug from us
Vom Workawayer (Sybille) für Host
Thank you, People - I miss you too! This truly is a peaceful and loving place - filled with kindness and laughter. Warm-hearted, open-minded people from all over the world, a variety of satisfying tasks to be done, excellent food and - last but not least - beautiful nature. What more do you want? I felt very much appreciated and at home. Merci
… read more beaucoup et à bientôt!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sybille)
Sybille helped out in our center over the summertime and was definitely a great help with open fresh mind and very honest.
Well organized and always up for goid solutions.
We miss her and wish zi see her again
Nicolai helped out in our buddhist center Pyrenees in summertime 2019 and we will miss him extremely because he is really an excellent, open hearted, fresh minded, very present and humoristic person with a lot of skills.
We are still impressed how he integrated and left his footprint in the hole area of this land.
He was much more then a helping
… read more hand and he is a very unique Charakter who fast finds solutions.
Please tell him many many greetings from us and treat him well or you are in trouble with me:blush:
This Buddhist Centre is a marvellous place. The Universe has everything a WorkAwayer may seek – caring, attentive and grateful hosts, quiet, peaceful and secure home, incredible mountain views and fresh air to match, surprising food cooked by daring enthusiasts, people from all over the world and of all spiritual paths, and, of course, rewarding
… read more work to beautify this home.
And it takes time and effort to see the real treasure through the nice and attractive socialising, laughter and hiking. This is the place to BE. Just exist among mountains, stars, terraces and mists. Be here and now, be accepted and accept. That is what I learnt, and what I am grateful for. That is what I keep and share. Thank you, I feel you.
Vom Workawayer (Anastasia Elizabeth) für Host
I volunteered for a month in August 2018.
Everyone was so welcoming even though I had no experience or knowledge in Buddhism prior my visit. I was welcomed but not pressured to participate in Puja and various other ceremonies involved in the retreat.
The food was DELICIOUS and the work was very rewarding. On my days off I packed some lunch and
… read more went hiking up the mountains (The views are insane!) and I also went to the beach with a friend I made with at the retreat.
I met so many beautiful people whom I'll never forget and I am so grateful for my experience as a whole.
I highly recommend visiting and volunteering at the Retreat Centre. You'll be treated like a family member there, you'll learn so much about Buddhism and you'll be surrounded by nature with plenty of time to meditate.
Thank you for everything! <3Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sophia)
Thank you Sophia for coming to help us. Everyone found you very nice and helpful. All the best and would be great to host you again soon. :)
Vom Workawayer (Sophia) für Host
This place is so lovely! I was the very first workawayer to help this new place to be even nicer. The people are welcoming and totally accept people from all religions and cultures. But it really is a quiet place, no shops vor Clubs vor Cafés, but beautiful surroundings where i had a walk every day. No industrial sounds, only sounds oft nature.
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When there is a Seminar you meet many intresting and Kind people from all around the world and of course learn something about buddhism. I stayed four weeks, which was very nice because I could really see some progress in the building and general structure, and also in the nature from summer to autum. Im looking forward to see this place again next summer :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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