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I am a Dutch woman of 73 years painter and sculpture (documentary filmmaker before) and moved to France after my retirement to an old farmers house on the countryside in the middle of France.
I have a lot of energy and I like to be busy with creative projects, both in the house and in the garden. I changed the interior and exterior areas and I made a studio, where I spend a lot of time painting.
I have a grown-up son and daughter. They live respectively in Sweden and the Netherlands.
I speak Dutch, Swedish (lived 7 years in Sweden), English and French and understand Danish (lived 3 years in Denmark) and Norwegian.
I only ever offer initially up to a two weeks stay with the possible option of extending the time if both host and helpers are happy with each other.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is an inspiring place for creative people (there is space to draw, paint, make sculpture, to write and to make music) and for people who likes nature (who wants to cycle, walk).
I gave drawing lessons and did some sculpture so probably I can give creative people some advice in drawing or sculpture.
I am also interested in all kind of ecological projects so if there are people who like to experiment with eco-projects I hopefully can offer space to do so.
Help
Masonry :
I search for persons who have the knowledge of masonry and are able to build some stone walls with natural stones in the garden and to do other masonry tasks.
Carpentry :
There is all kinds of carpentry tasks to do, the most is inside the house.
Gardening:
There are all kind of gardening tasks. I have a biological vegetable garden, so if anybody is interested in ecological gardening he/she is welcome.
Cooking:
If there are more then two workawayers here.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Danish: Intermediate
Swedish: Intermediate
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Depending on the time and number of persons I can offer three bedrooms and an own bathroom. It is in a separate part of the house, so there is enough privacy.
I have a very nice dog who likes to play with other dogs, a cat, a rooster and two chickens.
What else ...
The house is in the Indre in the middle of France in a quiet surrounding with a lot of varied nature (forest, meadows, lakes and nice little typical French villages). It is located in the triangle of Châteauroux, La Châtre and Argenton. It is not too far from Paris (two hours by train). There is possibility to visit cinema's, concerts and theatre within 30 km.
It is a pre if he/she has an own car.
As for the food: I am not a strict vegetarian but eat little meat, but if necessary I can cook vegetarian.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
One dog or cat
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 112995279948
Feedback (22)
24 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Linda & Robin) for host
We had 10 lovely days in Leisbeth's home having the gite to ourselves. the countryside is beautiful though remote. We helped in the garden and some small indoor jobs and painting. We sometimes shared evening meals and lunch. We enjoyed walking Flo most days too.
31 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)
Joanna is a nice and active person with tremendous energy. She always wanted to keep working until something was done. She works independent and has a good eye for technique and was a good assistant to the carpenter even though it was way past her hours. Through her input things have been accomplished that otherwise have been rather difficult.… read more
(Excellent
)
31 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
Liesbeth has a large garden and a big house so she always had loads of projects and maintenance for me to work on. Because there are many things to work on, it’s great that she can help organize things to fit the weather and a workawayer’s capabilities.
She will be by your side providing direction and communication on how she will like all things… read more
She will be by your side providing direction and communication on how she will like all things… read more
21 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Slimane) for host
j’ai passé 2 semaines chez Liebeth, c est une femme qui sait ce qu elle veut, elle sera toujours à vos côtés pour vous expliquer ce qui à faire et comment le faire. Elle est très gentille mais vous devez écouter ses directives.
Elle vous laisse cuisiner vos repas tout les jours.
La télévision et la piscine ne sont pas accessible quand le gîte est… read more
Elle vous laisse cuisiner vos repas tout les jours.
La télévision et la piscine ne sont pas accessible quand le gîte est… read more
18 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Slimane)
Slimane worked very hard and good. Amongst other things he put textile under the gravel against weed and the path has never looked that good before.
He likes to have people around and is social and he likes to cook and eat.
Thank you Slimane and maybe until September if the gîte is free.
He likes to have people around and is social and he likes to cook and eat.
Thank you Slimane and maybe until September if the gîte is free.
(Excellent
)
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24 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Linda & Robin) for host
We had 10 lovely days in Leisbeth's home having the gite to ourselves. the countryside is beautiful though remote. We helped in the garden and some small indoor jobs and painting. We sometimes shared evening meals and lunch. We enjoyed walking Flo most days too.
31 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)
Joanna is a nice and active person with tremendous energy. She always wanted to keep working until something was done. She works independent and has a good eye for technique and was a good assistant to the carpenter even though it was way past her hours. Through her input things have been accomplished that otherwise have been rather difficult.… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
Liesbeth has a large garden and a big house so she always had loads of projects and maintenance for me to work on. Because there are many things to work on, it’s great that she can help organize things to fit the weather and a workawayer’s capabilities.
She will be by your side providing direction and communication on how she will like all things… read more
She will be by your side providing direction and communication on how she will like all things… read more
21 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Slimane) for host
j’ai passé 2 semaines chez Liebeth, c est une femme qui sait ce qu elle veut, elle sera toujours à vos côtés pour vous expliquer ce qui à faire et comment le faire. Elle est très gentille mais vous devez écouter ses directives.
Elle vous laisse cuisiner vos repas tout les jours.
La télévision et la piscine ne sont pas accessible quand le gîte est… read more
Elle vous laisse cuisiner vos repas tout les jours.
La télévision et la piscine ne sont pas accessible quand le gîte est… read more
18 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Slimane)
Slimane worked very hard and good. Amongst other things he put textile under the gravel against weed and the path has never looked that good before.
He likes to have people around and is social and he likes to cook and eat.
Thank you Slimane and maybe until September if the gîte is free.
He likes to have people around and is social and he likes to cook and eat.
Thank you Slimane and maybe until September if the gîte is free.
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I found plenty of varied and interesting jobs to do on work days, including occasional digging of paths to keep fit. Hiking the beautiful surrounding countryside on days off with randone walks in all directions. The area is very pleasant. I stayed in a very beautiful gîte all to myself and sometimes with another worker from Bratislava. I felt well… read more
21 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Thanks to people like Christian I can continue with my project and a lot of things which caused me problems are solved !! Christian stayed 5 weeks so he was able to do a lot, amongst other things he finished digging the paths in the vegetable garden, he unblocked a drain, he cut plasterboards, deplaced cables for the television and so on… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
Franziska is a very social and nice person. She has a good esthetic taste and it was a pleasure for me to discuss how the new bathroom has to look. It was a pitty that she only could stay a short time and I really look forward to the time that she will come again because I think that we can discuss a lot more things. Thanks so much Franziska and… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
I really liked to stay at Liesbeth place; what a great taste she has renovating her house and gîte, being flexible to the skills that workawayers bring and adjusting the tasks accordingly. I helped in the garden, was able to discuss with Lisbeth style things about the looks of the new bathroom, did this and that and had plenty of time walking with… read more
12 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Henriksweden) for host
You are such a speciell lady, i almost immediately liked you and thought that your house and your companions (Flo, my favourite dog, and the very social hen Agda, and the others) were really wonderfull. Yeah we worked alot but there was always time for a coffe and a talk. Liesbeth also took me to some dinner partys whish i liked very much. Im… read more
8 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Henriksweden)
Henrik is a real good and sympathetic workawayer and a very social person. I had odd jobs, like replacing tiles around a pool (which is not a pleasant work in this heat, even if it is in the shadow or under a parasol) but he did this work with attention and patience. He also did a lot of other work and even in the weekend and it was always a… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter is a very kind and creative young man. Unfortunately he got a problem with his wrist one of the first days that he was here and he had to leave earlier, but until then he continued to do some light work such as sorting apples and light cleaning work which he mostly could do with his left hand. Before he got this problem he made nice steps of… read more
(Very good)
14 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
Lisbeth is a great host and a very kind person. She is always up for interesting debate and discussion on any topic of interest. She is fair, and never asks you to do too much work.
Her beautiful house and garden made me feel like a kid on a summer adventure.
Her house is huge, so you will have plenty of space to yourself, and Lisbeth is most… read more
Her beautiful house and garden made me feel like a kid on a summer adventure.
Her house is huge, so you will have plenty of space to yourself, and Lisbeth is most… read more
11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
Liesbeth is a very nice lady and has a beautiful house, which is done with quality and style. It's a great place to stay as the, shower, bedroom, kitchen and living room is private. Liesbeth has a lot of artistic talent and ideas and I always found the projects interesting. Her dog and cat are very friendly, but her chickens are a bit… read more
4 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
How fortunate I am. On the top of my list I had huge jobs as to make a terrace (see the photo on my site) an to inject the walls against humidity. John stayed 5 weeks and did both and on top of that he renovated my shower floor and did some plumbing work. He works autonomous and is patient and very kind. I really recommend him to any other host,… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (William)
William stayed here only for a 9 days and we had a real nice time. William is a very kind and intelligent person. He helped me in the garden, cleaned a shed from heavy stuff and cooked wonderful meals, I enjoyed special his 'Danske kringle'. For me it was especially nice to hear some Danish again (after more then 40 years) and even speak it a… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sergio ) for host
I had a unique and special experience here. She made me feel as if i was at home and i felt as if i was visiting a good friend of mine. I appreciate the experience deeply in many ways.
Liesbeth is working on building a place for artist to get inspired which I find that to be a very noble cause. I found tranquility and privacy which helped me… read more
Liesbeth is working on building a place for artist to get inspired which I find that to be a very noble cause. I found tranquility and privacy which helped me… read more
1 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio )
Sergio was a special workawayer for me. I felt a lot of affinity with him and in the short time he was here I felt a warm friendship. And yes...he did amazing good work as well, he built a doghouse, made paths in the vegetable garden, cleaned a ruin wall from ivy, cooked nice meals and drove me to Limoges and all that in10 days! He also makes… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Francis) for host
We had a very busy work stay with Liesbeth as she was under pressure to get some work finished. This didn't stop us enjoying some relaxing times together walking with Flo, buying new chickens at the local market and also enjoying each others cooking. We were only able to stay for ten days due to other commitments but in that time we cleaned… read more
4 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Francis)
When Fran and Melanie were here I had to accomplish a lot in a short time. They were fantastic! They worked more then the agreed hours and everything looks much better then when they arrived. They helped taking off old plaster from beams and wall, fetched stones, made a foundation with cement for a low wall, cleaned, mawed, etc. etc. Thanks so… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hella & Csaba) for host
Liesbeth is a very nice and interesting person. She was really kind to us. We learned about her life which sounded really exciting. Liesbeth recommended super nice places to us which we could visit in our free time. There was a lot of toys and things for the kids to do. They loved Flo, the dog. She was very flexible with the hours and appreciated… read more
23 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hella & Csaba)
Hella and Scaba helped me a lot. It was a pleasure to have them here. The whole family! Hella cooked and prepared the vegetable garden and Scaba helped me with a lot of technical things (and the little Scabi gave him a hand). Robin took care of the chickens and the little Luca is a nice quiet little girl. Real nice children!
But the most… read more
But the most… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cyril) for host
8 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cyril)
Cyril is a very nice person and very professional. He did a great job plastering my studio in which I soon can start to make new paintings. I am so grateful! I feel a bit sorry that I had too many other things to do in the short time that he was here. I missed a lot of nice stories and glasses of wine I can imagine.
I wish you all the best with… read more
I wish you all the best with… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gary) for host
We stayed with Liesbeth for three weeks and really enjoyed our stay, Liesbeth was a very welcoming host and made really tasty meals. She was also so flexible with workaway hours and was extremely appreciative of everything we did for her, we just wished we could have done more in the time we were there, as there is still so much work to do. The… read more
8 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gary)
Thara and Gary have been at my place during three weeks and accomplished a lot of work.
Gary put plaster board on a ceiling in between beams and made a hole in a thick stone wall (which was a heavy job!) and put a window on place. Thara made delicious Thaï meals and did cleaning work. We had pleasant meals and evenings with games together.
Thank… read more
Gary put plaster board on a ceiling in between beams and made a hole in a thick stone wall (which was a heavy job!) and put a window on place. Thara made delicious Thaï meals and did cleaning work. We had pleasant meals and evenings with games together.
Thank… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Teppo) for host
I stayed 3 weeks with Liesbeths and had great time. Accommodation was good and food too, lovely house and wonderfull garden to work at. And beautiful country side and intresting cities all over the palece.
8 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Teppo)
I agree with what the former host wrote about Teppo. In fact, I can say the same thing. He knows a lot about gardens and especially about trees.
He pruned my trees, de-planted and planted plants and small trees and last but not least he made a magnificent compost place with a low fence of willow branches. And because of his information and our… read more
He pruned my trees, de-planted and planted plants and small trees and last but not least he made a magnificent compost place with a low fence of willow branches. And because of his information and our… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana Paula)
I had a very good time with Ana Paula. She is a very nice and intelligent woman. We had nice conversations. She spend a lot of time to make a professional technical design for a roof for an outdoor space. Besides that she cooked and we had good dinners together.
Thank you so much Ana Paula! I really hope we will meet again and speak again about a… read more
Thank you so much Ana Paula! I really hope we will meet again and speak again about a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ana Paula) for host
My experience at Liesbeth’s house was very profound and important to me. I stayed 10 days on her very charming house at Tranzault region in the middle of France. I could learn about here self sufficient garden and I could cook everyday for lunch and dinner with vegetables from it. She has also 2 chikens thar give the eggs we needs, so her house is… read more
17 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Damian & Irma)
When Damian and Irma arrived at my place they were already highly recommended by their previous host. And how right they were!! Irma is the kind of woman anyone would like to have around, as a guest and to help out. We worked very well together on templates for a ceiling and she is always motivated to get started and does not stop until things are… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marijke)
I had a nice time with Marijke. She did a lot for me and she loved visiting museums and cultural places. Unfortunately there are not too many terraces in the neighborhood and if there were it was too hot, but this place gave anyhow some other experiences. I hope that everything will go very well for you Marijke and thanks again! Liesbeth
(Very good)
10 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marijke) for host
Being my first experience as a workawayer I enjoyed very much my stay with Liesbeth.
She lives in a beautiful house with a great garden surrounded by the lovely French countryside.
There were all kinds of works to do, I helped making a terrasse, keeping the garden clean of weed and did some jobs inside the house. Making curtains, cooking and other… read more
She lives in a beautiful house with a great garden surrounded by the lovely French countryside.
There were all kinds of works to do, I helped making a terrasse, keeping the garden clean of weed and did some jobs inside the house. Making curtains, cooking and other… read more
20 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Fabio & Ambra) for host
We had good time with Liesbeth, we worked for Her and She was kind with us asking all time if we had problems to work when was too hot. She also gave us a lot space. Sometimes we Walked in a forest with Her dog flow and we had a Great time there and also learn somenthing new about lime and stones
18 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio & Ambra)
Thank you so much for all your hard work and company that you gave me during the five weeks you were here. Ambra and Fabio are a very independent couple and are able to work on their own. Fabio has leveled a huge terrace in an exhausting temperature, filled the joints in a ruin terrace, fixed a wall with natural stones and worked in the garden… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
liesbeth and her charming countryhouse was my first workaway-experience and it could not have been better!! there was plenty of different kind of works I could choose to do, mostly in the big and beautiful garden, but also with shopping on the nearby markets and preparing simple meals, which I love to do.
Iam coming back to see it grow!! love… read more
Iam coming back to see it grow!! love… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea is a real good workawayer and is very independent.
She did a lot of good work in the garden and made delicious meals. We had among others a tapa evening which she all organized and we had enough to invite my neighbors. I was a guest in my own house and learned how to make tapas.
It could not have been better. Thank you Andrea!
She did a lot of good work in the garden and made delicious meals. We had among others a tapa evening which she all organized and we had enough to invite my neighbors. I was a guest in my own house and learned how to make tapas.
It could not have been better. Thank you Andrea!
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
A French helper in France with a so nice host, Liesbeth. These two weeks was a wonderful time for me with different jobs but more electricity, my job during 42 year. I really appreciated all these days with Liesbeth, so many talks about different subjects, I met some of her friends from America, Netherlands, France and we really shared a lot all… read more
25 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
I cannot say enough how grateful I am with the help and support from Marc.
Marc, you know that you are always welcome to tell your adventures and I wish you so many nice travels and I hope that you will meet many interesting people.
Good luck and see you again! Liesbeth
Marc, you know that you are always welcome to tell your adventures and I wish you so many nice travels and I hope that you will meet many interesting people.
Good luck and see you again! Liesbeth
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Soozbootz) for host
It was lovely to spend time helping Liesbeth with her various gardening projects. She is a woman of vision and knows exactly what she wants to achieve with her plans for her home and garden, and she gives clear instructions for the work that needs to be done to reach those goals. Liesbeth's charming home is situated in a peaceful, unspoilt area… read more
19 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Soozbootz)
It was a pleasure to have Sue here for three weeks. She is a good gardener and worked very hard.
She trimmed the hedges, sawed wood, pruned trees and roses and last but not least she helped to clear very heavy stuff from the land in order to make a vegetable garden for the coming year (see photo). Without her I would not have been able to… read more
She trimmed the hedges, sawed wood, pruned trees and roses and last but not least she helped to clear very heavy stuff from the land in order to make a vegetable garden for the coming year (see photo). Without her I would not have been able to… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jo & Steve) for host
We spent 2 wonderful weeks with Liesbeth & flo. Liesbeths house is a fantastic place lots of work is needed but liesbeth is an amazing host providing excellent food & fantastic company. Our work consisted mainly of painting & clearing the weeds from the ruins liesbeth is very fair on the amount of work expected & is so grateful for everything you… read more
3 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jo & Steve)
It was a pleasure to have Jo and Steve to stay with me. They are nice and happy and independant people and very precise an capable volunteers.
I would recommend them to any other hosts. They have helped me on several projects in the house and garden and I am very grateful to them. Thank you once again!
I would recommend them to any other hosts. They have helped me on several projects in the house and garden and I am very grateful to them. Thank you once again!
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Annelike)
Not only was Annelike a very good cook, she was friendly and relaxed and I enjoyed it to have her in my house. We made nice walks and had good talks. She helped where it was needed. I hope that we can keep in touch. Thank you Annelike, I hope to see you soon again!
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Annelike) for host
I stayed with Liesbeth for 9 days and had a wonderful time. Liesbeth is very hospitable, facilitating for example by borrowing a bike for me to explore the beautiful, quiet area. The work was varying, there's a lot to do in the garden as well as inside. I enjoyed our pleasant conversations, our walks (and my own walks with flo the dog) and having… read more
