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Please check flights and ferry prices before contacting us. We are a very busy family with young kids plus this project and I don’t have time for people to say i want to come, respond to message and then cancel because they didn’t check the prices. It’s honestly quite frustrating because we’ve had several cancellations for this reason and then we don’t have help when we need and I say no to other people because I try to do first come first served.
Hey there! We are Thibaut (French architect and photographer ) and Jelena (Canadian, Croatian circular economy PhD student) and with our two kids: Ayla 1 year old Oscar 3 years, we are starting to work on our eco sanctuary in the heart of the Corsican mountains. We have 7,000m2 of property where we’re going to build our future home, two tiny houses for tourists, a natural swimming pool etc. We are really excited to host people that are willing to get their hands dirty, learn with us as we experiment and try things in our space. We urgently need help to develop the syntropic forest garden system: helping to start seeds, plant, mulch, pruning, etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak fluent French, English at home and Jelena also speaks Croatian. We have a car that you can use to travel around the region to go to incredible hiking in your spare time. The beach is a 45 minute drive. We are passionate about cooking (omnivore), eco constriction, photography and just living a more simple life in nature with our family
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
First we really need to set up the syntropic system so we need to bring the compost, mulch, plant seeds, plant trees etc. Basically help kick start our organic garden oasis! also some help with our kids when necessary
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Croatian: FluentThis 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
You will have your own private bedroom in the house we live in. The kitchen and bathroom is shared by everyone. We need the kitchen bathroom free in the morning from 7:30-8.30 in the morning to get the kids ready because it's always a bit of a rush in the morning but other than that it's free whenever!
What else ...
The famous Tavignanu and Restoniva valleys are a 20 minute drive. Tons of other hiking paths in and around our village. A small town with swimming pool, rock climbing gym, restaurants and shops is 15 minute drive from the house and the sea is 45 minute drive
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fibre optic internet
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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The work we did was mainly at the building site were we would drill, hammer, measure and re-measure, cut planks, climb, but also discuss about architecture, listen to music and… read more
We were very fortunate to host the wonderful dynamic duo the past month. They were so incredibly helpful and motivated on the job site as well as hanging with the kids at home. Thank you so much for all of the love and attention you showed them. We know there were challenging moments with… read more
Belle maison et le village, peut-être un peu isolé mais avec la voiture qu’ils mettent gentilment à disposition, il est facile de visiter Corte et ses environs avec des paysages montagneux magnifiques!
Pas trop dur et vraiment très intéressant le travail sur… read more
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The work we did was mainly at the building site were we would drill, hammer, measure and re-measure, cut planks, climb, but also discuss about architecture, listen to music and… read more
We were very fortunate to host the wonderful dynamic duo the past month. They were so incredibly helpful and motivated on the job site as well as hanging with the kids at home. Thank you so much for all of the love and attention you showed them. We know there were challenging moments with… read more
Belle maison et le village, peut-être un peu isolé mais avec la voiture qu’ils mettent gentilment à disposition, il est facile de visiter Corte et ses environs avec des paysages montagneux magnifiques!
Pas trop dur et vraiment très intéressant le travail sur… read more
The work on the property is very fulfilling, because they totally trusted us with working… read more
They are conscientious and nice people, their proyect is very interesting and I want to come back to help them for a longer time. I will come back! By the way, I fell in love with your children! Ayla and Oski,… read more
