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🟠 Soonest availabilities:
• Anytime from now for at least one month !
• We also organize "intense weeks" :
🔹 JULY : from 20th til 27th of July
🔸 AUGUST : from 3rd til 10th of August.
🟢 Mondays or Tuesdays work out best for us in terms of arrival days.
🟣 Long-term volunteers (several months) very welcome!
🚭 The ecovillage is a non-smoker area and we don't welcome cats or dogs (not to bother wildlife already thriving here).
🔵 Who are we :
I am Florane, taking care of this workaway profile.
7 permanent residents are living here for now : Jean-Marc, Gaëtan & Claire, the Flos (Florane and Florian) and their daughters Gaïa (6) and Yin (2). Little by little some other people or families are settling!
A dozen chickens also live here, as well as all the wildlife thriving around!
🔴 The project :
The place was bought in spring 2023 and is now being transformed into an ecovillage. There are 45 hectares of forest and green grazing lands, we can see the Pyrennees mountain from up the hill, there's a big pond where we can hear the frogs and the ducks... Several houses are already built and need to be renovated. The goal is to create :
🏘️ A living area - several families are in the process of joining the project to become residents ! That's our first step : renovating the houses so that people can live here and bring their energy into the project.
🌱 A permaculture collective farm (in the long run): vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, algeas, nuts, honey, maybe cheese. Our goal is to create a resilient farm, with several farmers, that can provide food for the residents and nearby villages.
🚸 A place to learn and share : hosting retreats, workshops, trainings, children camps, conferences, even festivals one day!
💧 Hosting :
This is still the very begining of our project. Volunteers are fully part of this project : you're like a small water drop, and one day a wonderful river will flow, thanks to all of you. We need YOU to keep this project alive ! We really want to create here the atmosphere we had so many times during our travels, when we were volunteers : a group of people from many different places doing projects together and creating something wonderful !
We welcome: motivated and enthusiastic people ! Eager to learn and who are happy to work. Responsibility is also very important : we'd like you to be able to wash your dishes without us asking for it, not to wait until the compost toilets overflow to empty it in the compost bins, who are able to use a broom when the floor is dirty... We can't welcome phones-addicts. And responsibility towards emotions also : I am responsible of how I feel.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Adventure sports
Mountain
Camping
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Architecture
Animals
DIY & crafts
History
Plant care
Music
Art & design
Books
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Astronomy
Hitchhiking
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
✔ We offer :
• A chance to learn more about carpentry and building wooden houses, as a carpenter lives here.
• Shared meals !
• Moments of relaxation, going to swim in the huge lake nearby (in summer!) or in the river,
• An amazing place to meditate (or sing or dance or just walk!) in the forest...
• Deep conversations (and not deep also!) about our dreams, our pasts, sharing visions of the world...
• Learning about ecovillages thanks to our knowledge and experience.
• And about other interesting subjects, thanks to our library, but unfortunately the books are almost all in French ;)
During our time off, we go to the lake to swim, we rockclimb, we hike... Or just enjoying free time in such an amazing nature!
Please do not contact us here if you're interested in joining as a resident. The volunteer status and "maybe future resident" process is not the same. If you want to join us as a resident, I'm sure you'll find our website ;)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
What's on the menu at the moment : details when you contact us ;)
▶️ We need someone who can take care of the cooking and cleaning of the shared house, as well as taking care of Yin, our almost-2-year-old baby a bit during the day!
For now, we don't need help in the garden as it... Doesn't exist yet ! We didn't have time to start.
Daily tasks are basically:
🍽 Cooking for the volunteers,
🧹 Leaving a clean and tidy kitchen after meals,
🪵 Bring some firewood in the house if it's cold,
🚽 Empty your compost toilets...
So : we're looking for motivated, enthusiastic volunteers, also creative because we value that a lot :). And... Who can cook for several people. Yeah I know, we're looking for the perfect volunteers 😁 !
We receive a lot of messages, especially in spring and summer, so I need to be sure you read our profile before contacting us : please copy "montbelarbre ecovillage" in the title of your message.
👷🏼 We provide everything for safety : safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, masks, old t-shirts for painting or dirty stuff...
🎨 Our way is giving a lot of freedom for volunteers:
After two weeks you can have a "creative project", for example going around the place and say : "hey, I have skills to draw something beautiful in your living room, are you okay to buy some paint for me?" or "oh, this tree is so beautiful, can I build some benches to put around it?". Someone made a furniture to hold all the spices jar in the kitchen, another draw the map of the whole place... To leave a small piece of you here 🥰
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
🛖 Accommodation :
In the main house, we have 2 bedrooms with two single beds each, and another bedroom with two bunk beds. Compost toilets and shared bathroom with other volunteers.
🥘 Food :
Organic only. It's important for us ! We provide basic vegetarian food but we don't provide things like coffee, chocolate, peanut butter,... If you need something more, there's a small supermarket not so far, we can lend a bicycle.
We are not vegan nor vegetarian, so we sometimes cook meat for ourselves : just saying, in case that's a problem for you.
🪥 Ecological products :
Please bring ecological soap, schampoo, toothpaste, deodorant... That's important for us also. We have a "less and less plastic waste" and "buy organic/local" policy here.
We provide the washing machine liquid.
What else ...
📶 There's no phone reception here. We put WiFi 4 hours per day, during time off. If you need more, you can walk 5mn from the main house, and there is reception !
🚆 To come here by public transport :
• From Toulouse, there's a 1h train to Pamiers and then a 45mn bus to Aigues-Vives.
• From Carcassonne, there's a 1h train to Limoux and then a 45mn bus to Chalabre.
👍🏼 Hitchhiking is very common in this area, a lot of volunteers managed to reach the ecovillage this way !
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 121934479154
Feedback (36)
13 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mikey (Michael)) for host
I had a lovely month staying here!
I got to learn lots about construction and carpentry, as Gaëtan was very generous with his knowledge while we worked.
Outside of work hours, it was a relaxing and wholesome experience, nice evenings and weekends spent together with volunteers and residents :)
Everyone living here is great, it was easy to live… read more
I got to learn lots about construction and carpentry, as Gaëtan was very generous with his knowledge while we worked.
Outside of work hours, it was a relaxing and wholesome experience, nice evenings and weekends spent together with volunteers and residents :)
Everyone living here is great, it was easy to live… read more
8 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikey (Michael))
Mikey is... One of the most amazing volunteers we've had!! We actually would have like him to stay forever 😁 But he'll carry on travelling and will probably contact other hosts, who will definitely have to welcome him without any hesitation!
Thanks Mikey, lots of love and we truly hope to share time with you again 💚💙❤️
Thanks Mikey, lots of love and we truly hope to share time with you again 💚💙❤️
(Excellent
)
10 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Minh Trang)
It was great to host Trang in our ecovillage ! She's curious, loves to cook and share experiences !
We're thinking about you everytime we eat fermented cabbage we're preparing now 🥰
We're thinking about you everytime we eat fermented cabbage we're preparing now 🥰
(Excellent
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24 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Imme) for host
I had a great time, I stayed for almost four weeks and it was great to see the progress we made with the wooden houses during this time. I learned a lot about carpentry and handling tools, thanks a lot to Gaetan who explained everything very patiently! It was nice to be part of the community for a while :)
10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Imme)
We hosted Imme for one month and it was very very good! She's a social and funny (with a Dutch humor, "ah ah ah" 😄) person, eager to learn and involved in the work she's doing! We really appreciated, and also the climbing sessions we did together 💪
(Excellent
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13 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mikey (Michael)) for host
I had a lovely month staying here!
I got to learn lots about construction and carpentry, as Gaëtan was very generous with his knowledge while we worked.
Outside of work hours, it was a relaxing and wholesome experience, nice evenings and weekends spent together with volunteers and residents :)
Everyone living here is great, it was easy to live… read more
I got to learn lots about construction and carpentry, as Gaëtan was very generous with his knowledge while we worked.
Outside of work hours, it was a relaxing and wholesome experience, nice evenings and weekends spent together with volunteers and residents :)
Everyone living here is great, it was easy to live… read more
8 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikey (Michael))
Mikey is... One of the most amazing volunteers we've had!! We actually would have like him to stay forever 😁 But he'll carry on travelling and will probably contact other hosts, who will definitely have to welcome him without any hesitation!
Thanks Mikey, lots of love and we truly hope to share time with you again 💚💙❤️
Thanks Mikey, lots of love and we truly hope to share time with you again 💚💙❤️
(Excellent)
10 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Minh Trang)
It was great to host Trang in our ecovillage ! She's curious, loves to cook and share experiences !
We're thinking about you everytime we eat fermented cabbage we're preparing now 🥰
We're thinking about you everytime we eat fermented cabbage we're preparing now 🥰
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Imme) for host
I had a great time, I stayed for almost four weeks and it was great to see the progress we made with the wooden houses during this time. I learned a lot about carpentry and handling tools, thanks a lot to Gaetan who explained everything very patiently! It was nice to be part of the community for a while :)
10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Imme)
We hosted Imme for one month and it was very very good! She's a social and funny (with a Dutch humor, "ah ah ah" 😄) person, eager to learn and involved in the work she's doing! We really appreciated, and also the climbing sessions we did together 💪
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Olly) for host
My time here was wonderful and full of laughter. The Flos are extremely hard working people with a great sense of humour, they made me feel like I was part of the family. Time spent sitting by the fire in the evenings, getting to know their children and going climbing with them are just some of the things that made me feel so welcome. Gaetan and… read more
17 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Olly)
We had an amazing time with Olly here. He's part of our family now! Only 19 but so mature! And most of all : very funny. And interesting. And likes to work well. So... You should definitely host him !
We miss you Olly! ❤️
Flo, Flo, Yin, Gaïa, Jean-Marc, Claire, Gaëtan.
We miss you Olly! ❤️
Flo, Flo, Yin, Gaïa, Jean-Marc, Claire, Gaëtan.
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Totally agree with the previous feedbacks : we had a very, very good experience with Ben. He's funny, enthusiastic, motivated, and interested in what he does! So, if he chooses you as a host, just say : "top à la vachette !" 😄
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Loes)
We hosted Daniel and we don't regret it 😀 A very nice person, and funny and motivated. Thank you so much 🥰
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jan Philip) for host
I'm so glad I came here. I felt welcomed from the beginning and I got to know so many nice people, both from the ecovillage and fellow volunteers.
The Flo's are such optimistic and enthusiastic people, I definitely took some of their spirit with me. Also I learned lots of interesting techniques from Gaëton which I'm very grateful for.
The whole… read more
The Flo's are such optimistic and enthusiastic people, I definitely took some of their spirit with me. Also I learned lots of interesting techniques from Gaëton which I'm very grateful for.
The whole… read more
22 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan Philip)
We had an amazing time with JP ! We all miss him a lot !
He's very sweet and respectful, and funny! Always wants to improve the processes of how we do things, to be more efficient.
We totally recommend him as a volunteer/worker/housemate : say yes to him without hesitation! ;)
He's very sweet and respectful, and funny! Always wants to improve the processes of how we do things, to be more efficient.
We totally recommend him as a volunteer/worker/housemate : say yes to him without hesitation! ;)
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
We hosted Fiona to help us in the house and with our 1,5 yo baby! It was amazing, such a great help and a great presence. Our baby loves her, our other daughter too and... All the adults around also ;)
Thank you so much for everything Fiona ❤️
Thank you so much for everything Fiona ❤️
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host
The Flo's, as well as Gaetan, Claire and Jean Marc are welcoming, kind and open hearted. I learned alot about carpentry, and the Flo's shared alot of useful and interesting info on their process of starting an ecovillage. Although I wasn't able to speak as much french as I would have liked given most of the volunteers spoke english, the Flo's were… read more
11 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)
Aaaah, Sean! He's among the best ones we hosted so far, for sure ! A peaceful and rooted energy, great moments of laughter around nice meals... We enjoyed a lot having him with us, and thank you so much for everything. We hope our ways will cross again :D
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Spyridon)
Ah Spiros! We all miss you a lot! We had a very good time with you. Laughing, talking, debating, working!
We fully recommend Spiros as a volunteer !
See you next time 😀💚
We fully recommend Spiros as a volunteer !
See you next time 😀💚
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Spyridon) for host
I had a very beautiful and memorable experience at this new community! The residents made me feel very comfortable at the place from the first days!
With the Flos(Florian and Florian!) we had a lot of interesting conversations about deep and no deep topics and they were happy to answer to all of the (few..😋) questions that I had!
The project is… read more
With the Flos(Florian and Florian!) we had a lot of interesting conversations about deep and no deep topics and they were happy to answer to all of the (few..😋) questions that I had!
The project is… read more
19 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jules) for host
Un petite vallée en Ariège aux portes des Pyrénées, c'est ici que prend place le projet des 2 Flo qui œuvrent chaque jour afin de créer leur projet d'éco-lieu. C'était un plaisir d'ajouter ma pierre (où devrais-je dire ma planche) à l'édifice en aidant Gaëtan et Jean-Marc à construire ces chalets. Une belle expérience de travail et d'ouverture… read more
18 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jules)
Jules est doux. Jules est frais. Et Jules est vachement pratique ! (bon, faut la ref' Tic Tac hein)
Nan plus sérieusement, c'était top, tip top. Le courant est super bien passé, on a bien ri, on a bien taffé, on a bien joué, on ne pouvait rêver mieux pour clôturer l'accueil de volontaires en 2024 😀
Merci Jules! ❤️
Nan plus sérieusement, c'était top, tip top. Le courant est super bien passé, on a bien ri, on a bien taffé, on a bien joué, on ne pouvait rêver mieux pour clôturer l'accueil de volontaires en 2024 😀
Merci Jules! ❤️
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mateo) for host
I spent a beautiful around 4 weeks in this ecovillage, working with other volunteers on the construction of wooden houses under the supervision of the great Gaetan, he really knows what he´s doing.
The atmosphere is very familiar and they really make you feel part of that family. We shared meals, chats and games, and I always felt welcome. I can… read more
The atmosphere is very familiar and they really make you feel part of that family. We shared meals, chats and games, and I always felt welcome. I can… read more
30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mateo)
I only have one thing to say : if Mateo wants to volunteer at your place, say YES !
All the other feedbacks already tell how amazing he is ;)
All the other feedbacks already tell how amazing he is ;)
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sagi) for host
I worked on building wooden houses in an ecological community in southern France with Floan, Florian, and their family, including their two adorable daughters. They welcomed us warmly and treated us like family. During my stay, I had a small motorcycle accident, which required a lot of help from them. Without hesitation, they immediately came to… read more
8 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sagi)
Sagiiii! We had so much fun with him ! This guy is amazing, very respectful, and hardworking !
He also helped us a lot by making photos (Sagi is a photographer) and videos of the place, with a camera but also with a drone !
See you again soon ;)
He also helped us a lot by making photos (Sagi is a photographer) and videos of the place, with a camera but also with a drone !
See you again soon ;)
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Salma) for host
there's so much to say that it's hard to put into words! what a special place led by such special people. my time at Montbel Arbe was grounding and restorative, and the work i got to do taught so much about the beauty of building things from the ground up. every day was a different task, which really allowed for me to learn a lot about different… read more
3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Salma)
My frrrriend! So happy our life paths met. If Salma wants to volunteer at your place, you should say yes! She's so lively, funny, and helping around all the time. But we would prefer that she comes back here ;)
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)
We welcomed Élise and 10 (yes, 10!) of her friends over a weekend! Her request was quite spontaneous and we were wise enough to say yes : it was an amazing experience ! We had a lot of fun, we worked hard, we planted trees... They helped us a lot.
Thank you 💚
Thank you 💚
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Klara) for host
I have no idea why this place wrote in my feedback that it seemed like I had no motivation to work for them, efter I had been working full days for them every day I was there.
Because I after a while didn't want to lift the heavy sanding machine anymore with one hand, since it started to hurt?
Because I did "run away from the workplace" to the… read more
Because I after a while didn't want to lift the heavy sanding machine anymore with one hand, since it started to hurt?
Because I did "run away from the workplace" to the… read more
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Klara)
We discovered this morning that Klara left, 10 days before she said she would, without saying it to any residents.
We woud say that communication is not easy with her, and working-wise, all the residents were really wondering if she had any motivation to be here and help us, because she wasn't showing any. For these reasons, we don't recommend her… read more
We woud say that communication is not easy with her, and working-wise, all the residents were really wondering if she had any motivation to be here and help us, because she wasn't showing any. For these reasons, we don't recommend her… read more
(Neutral)
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alexa) for host
I am grateful for the wonderful time I had in the Ecovillage. The place is filled with warm-hearted, amazing, joy-spreading people and surrounded by incredibly beautiful nature!
Work: I stayed for 3 weeks, the tasks at that time were mostly related to carpentry and were introduced by Gaeton, who always has a smile on his face and makes you enjoy… read more
Work: I stayed for 3 weeks, the tasks at that time were mostly related to carpentry and were introduced by Gaeton, who always has a smile on his face and makes you enjoy… read more
4 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexa)
Alexa is a real gem❤️
She is such a kind, caring and sensitive person, very attuned to all the people around her.
She has a very proactive approach and is very dedicated in everything she does.
She is also a very good cook (:
We have enjoyed so much all the interesting conversations we had with her and are looking forward to having the pleasure of… read more
She is such a kind, caring and sensitive person, very attuned to all the people around her.
She has a very proactive approach and is very dedicated in everything she does.
She is also a very good cook (:
We have enjoyed so much all the interesting conversations we had with her and are looking forward to having the pleasure of… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Verity) for host
thank you all to the lovely residents at Montbel ~ had a great time experiencing what they was building there , best of luck on your journey , all my love x
9 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Verity)
Verity is amazing! We had a great time with her, working together and having fun together ! Hope she'll be back one day 🥰 We totally recommend her as a volunteer :)
From all the residents!
From all the residents!
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Zachary) for host
Monbelarbre is a beautiful place filled with many beautiful people. Their vision is to live in harmony with the land and in community with each other, and they are taking very mindful steps to accomplish these things. We're definitely looking forward to watching the project evolve! All the residents are so friendly and lovely to talk to; special… read more
18 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host
I had an amazing time during my stay. I had the opportunity to learn a lot about carpintery and sustainable living, and besides that I had an amazing time with both the hosts, residents, and other volunteers. The place is beautiful, and the atmosphere here is very welcoming and cozy. Would definitely recommend coming here :)
13 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Angela is amazing! Always a philosophical topic to talk about, and she left here with another nice game to play, around a nice fire at night :) All the residents here totally recommend you to host her !
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Bea & Francesca)
Oh Bea & Fran!
Two awesome women. If they picked your profile, don't hesitate to host them : laughing hard and working hard guaranteed!! As well as very interesting conversation.
Thanks a lot for your help and we all hope to see you again 💙
Two awesome women. If they picked your profile, don't hesitate to host them : laughing hard and working hard guaranteed!! As well as very interesting conversation.
Thanks a lot for your help and we all hope to see you again 💙
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Bea & Francesca) for host
We had an incredible time at this work away. The work was hugely varied and interesting- mostly constructing small wooden houses whilst we were there. We learnt a lot. Giatan (the carpenter) really knows what he's doing. The project is well organised and they provide safety equipment.
The accommodation when we stayed was a big dormitory with… read more
The accommodation when we stayed was a big dormitory with… read more
16 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
It was a great pleasure to host Fanny 😀 Always a smile on her face, and a guitar in her hands (not while working though!)! Also sharing yoga classes and good meals! Thanks a lot for all your help! 💚
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
The Flos bring such a good energy and it’s felt all around their place. I got to be part of a special group of about 11 volunteers. We had so many laughs and there were always events like art, music, exercise, deep conversation, and cooking going on between the group.
The work was led by Gaeton, he is the best work manager I’ve ever experienced.… read more
The work was led by Gaeton, he is the best work manager I’ve ever experienced.… read more
29 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
We had an amazing time with John! He's caring, always in a good mood, fitting so well in a group, as well as working hard, and a lot more qualities :D Thank you so much, we'll miss you dear! 💚
From all the residents :)
From all the residents :)
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
Montbelarbre is definetely a place you would like to experience as a volunteeer.
I had the chance to be part of the big group of people who stayed during August and everything was perfect. It's hard to believe but everyone was so kind and concerned about the others. All the residents of the place really cared about the volunteers and they did… read more
I had the chance to be part of the big group of people who stayed during August and everything was perfect. It's hard to believe but everyone was so kind and concerned about the others. All the residents of the place really cared about the volunteers and they did… read more
26 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
We had such a good time with Paolo! Apart from knowing lots of things about construction/woodwork, he's a funny and smart person, with a lot of respect for others. Thank you so much for everything! Hope there will be a second time 😀
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre-Henri )
"Pierre-Henri!" (with a strong English accent please!). This guy is amazing. Just say yes without further thinking if he wants to volunteer with you. We actually asked him if he could stay full time! Ahah. But, fortunately for you who's reading this feedback, he decided to travel, so he might be joining your project, and you'll be lucky to have… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lohan)
Lohan is an amazing person! I enjoyed so much hear his laugh in the volunteers' house : this guy is always in a good mood, always offering to help, and with good conversations! Thanks for all the help and energy you brought to the place :D
See you soon another time!
Flo and all the residents
See you soon another time!
Flo and all the residents
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lohan) for host
I had the best time during my 3 week stay. It's a peaceful place where you can enjoy nature, wildlife and stars at night. The residents and volunteers were all very friendly and made this experience even more special for me.
The working environment was very professional and the tasks diverse. Even though sometimes it can be demanding I didn't… read more
The working environment was very professional and the tasks diverse. Even though sometimes it can be demanding I didn't… read more
6 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Enki)
It was great to have Enki among us during 3 weeks! He was part of this amazing group of volunteers we had, and each of them was necessary to the group ! Enki is very sweet and caring, funny and... asking the proper questions ;)
We do all hope you'll come back one day! :D
Flo and all the inhabitants
We do all hope you'll come back one day! :D
Flo and all the inhabitants
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pietro Paolo) for host
I spent three weeks in montbelarbre and I start saying that it was an experience that I definetely recommend. I had the privilege to be part of a respectful and lovable group of volunteers and residents and I can't be more grateful.
The residents contributed in different ways with their unique story, character, interests and activities to make us… read more
The residents contributed in different ways with their unique story, character, interests and activities to make us… read more
28 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pietro Paolo)
Pietro is a ray of sunshine and we were so blessed to have him shine his beautiful energy the whole time he stayed with us.
He is such a beautiful person, always trying to help out, curious about everything, really funny, hard-working, very sensitive, caring and generous.
We all had an wonderful time with Pietro and wish him all the best on his… read more
He is such a beautiful person, always trying to help out, curious about everything, really funny, hard-working, very sensitive, caring and generous.
We all had an wonderful time with Pietro and wish him all the best on his… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
This was my 3rd workaway. It was a new experience living in hostel like house, and the environment is a very quiet valley, close to a beautiful lake. The lack of external connection and communication is nice at times, but stressful at other times. I think that it's more for people that want to disconnect from the world.
However I love the vision… read more
However I love the vision… read more
21 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
We had a very good experience with Jonathan! He's a funny guy, and when he says that he loves to chop wood : that is true!
He was working all his free time to finish to chop our huge pile of wood. We're so grateful for that 🤎.
As far as I understood, one of the reasons Jon left earlier than planned was because we don't have internet all the time… read more
He was working all his free time to finish to chop our huge pile of wood. We're so grateful for that 🤎.
As far as I understood, one of the reasons Jon left earlier than planned was because we don't have internet all the time… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
We had a really good surprise by hosting Alex. Usually we don't host 18 year old volunteers. But Alex is not an average 18yo! A very sensitive person, that we had the chance to know better bit by bit during his stay of one month among us 😀 Thanks again for the karaokes, the flower crowns... On top of the help you gave us of course!
PS: and he's a… read more
PS: and he's a… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
We enjoyed a lot having Ian around! Very active, a lot of stories to tell, and also shared silence moments (which are nice also in such a noisy place as ours for now 😅). Thank you so much for all your help and your calm energy.
Big hug from Nat, Tom, Flo, Flo, Claire and Gaëtan! (And the children)
Big hug from Nat, Tom, Flo, Flo, Claire and Gaëtan! (And the children)
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
Wow! - I've just spent a wonderful 4 weeks here. I wish I could have stayed longer to remain involved with the house building and the many other projects , plus everyone here!
The peace, quiet and energy are tireless - big thanks to The Flo's for creating the atmosphere and sharing this wonderful place and to Alll of the Residents for being so… read more
The peace, quiet and energy are tireless - big thanks to The Flo's for creating the atmosphere and sharing this wonderful place and to Alll of the Residents for being so… read more
23 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Esther) for host
My stay here was my very first Workaway, and I couldn't have wished for a better one! Flo and the other residents are the sweetest people. Even though they were very busy (and got ill), they found the time to check in with me and the other volunteers every now and new, and they made us feel very welcome and at home.
The work was fun and varied:… read more
The work was fun and varied:… read more
17 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Esther)
Esther stayed for one month with us, and it was great! We really enjoyed her presence, even though we were so busy that we felt we didn't share enough with her. So, there's only one solution: she has to come back 😄
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Klaartje)
Klaartje is the volunteer who's been staying the longest (for now) at the ecovillage. We really enjoyed her being around. She's funny, smart, good cook and hardworking. She's the perfect volunteer 🤪
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Becky)
Becky and Woody came as volunteers for one month here.
They stayed only 5 days, half of them were days off. After lunch the 5th day, they came and told us they were leaving immediately.
Usually, and even more in an ecovillage, we talk about the problem to try to improve the situation, and meet again frequently to share if the problem is… read more
They stayed only 5 days, half of them were days off. After lunch the 5th day, they came and told us they were leaving immediately.
Usually, and even more in an ecovillage, we talk about the problem to try to improve the situation, and meet again frequently to share if the problem is… read more
(Negative)
23 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host
Proudly, as I write this, I'm currently the volunteer who has stayed the longest here. So if there's anyone's review that tells it how it is, it should (hopefully) be mine.
It was very nice. I will go beyond. It was extremely nice. It was probably one of the nicest places I've have the chance of seeing/living in. The people also fit well into… read more
It was very nice. I will go beyond. It was extremely nice. It was probably one of the nicest places I've have the chance of seeing/living in. The people also fit well into… read more
21 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Olly is amazing.
Okay, you'll probably need a few days to get used to his Geordie accent, but then you'll laugh a lot. You'll won't be disappointed with him working, unless you give him potatoes to peel (you can, if you're not in a hurry. Ahah! But I'm sure he'll improve soon).
This guy is funny, very autonomous, motivated to learn new things, not… read more
Okay, you'll probably need a few days to get used to his Geordie accent, but then you'll laugh a lot. You'll won't be disappointed with him working, unless you give him potatoes to peel (you can, if you're not in a hurry. Ahah! But I'm sure he'll improve soon).
This guy is funny, very autonomous, motivated to learn new things, not… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Baptiste)
We had an amazing experience with Baptiste. He is funny (very important), very autonomous (oh you won't need to pick him up, this guy is a hitchhiking expert!), is interested in many things, and is motivated to work hard!
We're quite happy he wants to come back in a few months 😀
So yes, we all recommend Baptiste!
We're quite happy he wants to come back in a few months 😀
So yes, we all recommend Baptiste!
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Baptiste) for host
I stayed here for 4 weeks and it was probably one of the best experience I had through Workaway!
I had a lot of very interesting conversations with the Flos, about their previous trips or about their very ambitious ecovillage project. They are very inspiring, this motivated me a lot for helping them!
We also cooked very good food and laughed a… read more
I had a lot of very interesting conversations with the Flos, about their previous trips or about their very ambitious ecovillage project. They are very inspiring, this motivated me a lot for helping them!
We also cooked very good food and laughed a… read more
21 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marjon & Eke) for host
Cher amis, we had such a memorable experience staying at your adventurous piece of land. It was special to be with your family in the first weeks of Yins life on earth and to have a little insight in your perspective on life.
The Flo's are very inspiring and dedicated beings, willing to share their experiences and knowledge about permaculture,… read more
The Flo's are very inspiring and dedicated beings, willing to share their experiences and knowledge about permaculture,… read more
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marjon & Eke)
It was amazing to have Marjon, Eke and their little boy Kyan at home to help us. They are very autonomous, good at cooking delicious meals (very important!), not good at speaking French ahahah, we had a lot of fun with them ! We even asked them to stay and live here but they refused :p So, yes, of course I recommend them as volunteers!
Many thanks… read more
Many thanks… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
L'accueil de Florian et Florane était si doux, et celui de toute personne qui vient sur le lieu l'est tout autant. Je me suis sentie dans un environnement très bienveillant, ou chacun.e souhaite l'épanouissement de l'autre, souhaite partager, prends soin de soi, et du lieu.
J'ai eu l'occasion de suivre presque toutes les étapes et procédures… read more
J'ai eu l'occasion de suivre presque toutes les étapes et procédures… read more
31 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma won the prize of the best volunteer we had here so far! So, of course I recommend her (but I'd prefer she comes back here, ahah!)
Joyful, autonomous, she can do a lot... We had fun and loved her presence here. Thank you again so much for all you did here :D
Joyful, autonomous, she can do a lot... We had fun and loved her presence here. Thank you again so much for all you did here :D
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuval)
Yuval is a special man. At first, you'll probably think "oh man, what did I do to accept him here?!" like I did. After a few days, you'll get used to his crazyness, and you won't want him to leave ! Thank you so much for your energy Yuval, it was awesome to meet you. Hope our roads will cross again :)
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Yuval) for host
My stay with the Flo's was amazing! I was there for a little bit over 3 weeks and I'm sure I'll come back at some point. The place is beautiful, nature is all around. The Flo's were super welcoming, took care of all my needs and always made sure I am comfortable, healthy and happy. The work is very meaningful and fun, but also very chill and… read more
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Madeline)
Madeline, oh Madeline, we're so grateful our ways crossed! Madeline is a happy and awesome woman. She can do a lot, and laugh a lot, and create wonderful things :) We go on your benches everytime we can :D
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Madeline) for host
The Flo’s are two amazing souls who are building a beautiful project. Every moment living with them was filled with joy, laughter, kindness, interesting stories,…
It felt so good to disconnect while really reconnecting to nature and amazing people. The Flo’s are so happy to share and teach their knowledge and really take the time to do so.
The… read more
It felt so good to disconnect while really reconnecting to nature and amazing people. The Flo’s are so happy to share and teach their knowledge and really take the time to do so.
The… read more
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rut)
We had a lot of fun with Rut, thanks so much for being here and putting your awesome energy in the project. We do hope you can come back one day, we're not so far so that would be possible :D
Rut seems always in a good mood, she's funny, smart and... very important: great at cooking! Autonomous and eager to do whatever needs to be done, well,… read more
Rut seems always in a good mood, she's funny, smart and... very important: great at cooking! Autonomous and eager to do whatever needs to be done, well,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
Ah, MAX! This guy is amazing, skilled, funny, smart and cool, handsome and... well, that's already a lot ahah. So, yeah, we totally recommend him as a volunteer! And if you want to find a place to live one day, it will always welcome you dude!
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
Very unique and exciting project and it was really nice to be there at the beginning. There is so much potential and a lot of heart and soul going into making it come alive.
We did various tasks including carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, painting, cooking, gardening (although the garden doesn’t really exist yet, the work is creating spaces… read more
We did various tasks including carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, painting, cooking, gardening (although the garden doesn’t really exist yet, the work is creating spaces… read more
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleth)
Aleth was a bomb of energy here, it was amazing to have her to help with our project! Thank you very much !
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (An)
Dear An, the swing you built for the place is still used by amazing people. We'll remember you everytime we see it !
I totally recommend you as a volunteer, An is awesome!
I totally recommend you as a volunteer, An is awesome!
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (An) for host
I had the joy of staying with the Flos & Gaïa for one month, and it was an incredible experience. They were super welcoming and so accomodating to all our needs. I learnt so much and engaged in a variety of different tasks, including building a composter and a swing, picking blackberries, stripping walls, painting walls, cooking, clearing brambles… read more
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)
Nathalie is an amazing woman, hardworking for any type of work and very autonomous. We loved to have you here, thank you so much for your help with our project :D See you around!
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Ah, we had a lot of fun with Luca, thanks so much for being here and help, put your energy in our project ! I really recommend Luca as a volunteer and we hoooope he can come back to make another tortilla :D (we bought some pans, ahah)
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Catherine ! You're so sweet and funny and of course, so good at painting ! If you need to have a huge piece of art in your living room, please ask her and she'll be more than happy to do it :D
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Oh, Gabriel ! You're such a sweet man. I do recommand him as a volunteer :) And not only for his great skills for video-making ! Thank you again very much for coming here and we'll meet again for sure !
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luna)
Luna is a very pleasant person to be with ! Nice conversations, laughing about a lot of things, and eager to learn stuff ! We were happy that you were here helping us, thank you again :D
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rosemary) for host
I loved staying with Flo&Flo and Gaia :) the place is absolutely stunning. Not only are the grounds full of amazing flowers and butterflies and birds, the surrounding area (i.e. the lake) is beautiful too. It was a shame for me that no other volunteers have started but the vision to have more volunteers is wonderful, I think things will really… read more
27 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amelia) for host
I had the pleasure of spending some time at this magical place in July with the Flos, Gaïa, Jean-Marc and a group of volunteers from all over.
The work was varied, sometimes physical, but always rewarding! While I was there I spent a few days stripping and painting some bedrooms, another day building furniture for the new rooms, a morning… read more
The work was varied, sometimes physical, but always rewarding! While I was there I spent a few days stripping and painting some bedrooms, another day building furniture for the new rooms, a morning… read more
22 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Fanny ) for host
I had great Time in Montbel with the Flos ! Its a nice little family, they will listen to you and laugh with you :) many good memories !!
Thé place also is great with lots of nature around and even a big pond !! You Can go by walk to the big lake of Montbel and a little cute village isalso not far away.
Several volounteers are hosted at the… read more
Thé place also is great with lots of nature around and even a big pond !! You Can go by walk to the big lake of Montbel and a little cute village isalso not far away.
Several volounteers are hosted at the… read more
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny )
Fanny is really a nice, kind and hardworking woman, we had a great experience with her here!
We hope you'll come back one day :D
See you around!
The Flos
We hope you'll come back one day :D
See you around!
The Flos
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ires) for host
I don't even know where to start... The Flo's are truly amazing!!
They have a clear vision on what they want the place to become, but are very open to what everyone brings to the place. You're free to walk around and come with your own suggestions to make the place a better place. The Flo's will support you with love, trust, the right tools,… read more
They have a clear vision on what they want the place to become, but are very open to what everyone brings to the place. You're free to walk around and come with your own suggestions to make the place a better place. The Flo's will support you with love, trust, the right tools,… read more
5 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I had such a great time at Florane and Florian’s place, getting their house and garden ready to become an ecovillage. It’s such a cool project to be part of and I admire their commitment and vision for creating a more sustainable and warm-hearted way of living.
I was so grateful to them both for how they supported us as volunteers - lots of… read more
I was so grateful to them both for how they supported us as volunteers - lots of… read more
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andy is really an enthusiastic person and always up for everything ! Well, except some mornings where we went to bed quite late ;) ahah. She's amazing :)
See you around, maybe back here, we both hope :D
The Flos :)
See you around, maybe back here, we both hope :D
The Flos :)
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Warre)
Warre is a very kind and great guy! He loves to cook and we took advantage of this skill !! He also loves to laugh and we really enjoyed hearing his laugh all around the place. He was our second volunteer and we hope you could come back one daaaay :) See you around :)
The Flos
The Flos
(Excellent)
