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WE ARE ASWELL LOOKING FOR LONG TERM HELPERS, TO SHARE OUR PLACE AND LIVE WITH
ON A STABLE LONG TERM BASIS :)
Hello everyone !
We are a enthousiastic Dutch vegetarian ecological family with 7 happy young homeschooled children.
Our house, which is alongside a beautifull river with natural swimming pools , is some 10 km away from the nearest village. There are 60 hectares of land stretching way up into the wild mountains.
We have many animals; horses, donkeys, chickens, cats, dogs, goats.....
We make organic bread and jams, and live a life of simplicity.
We like to share our life and work with enthousiastic people willing to be involved and to share.
Our day rythm is ruled by weather, enthousiasm, mood,.. and work is more popping up than planned, so we're not counting hours (and weekdays don't exist here).
People who want to experience a completely different way of life, far away from society are very welcome!
We enjoy the cultural exchange !!
We have a small horsefarm, with beautiful mérens horses, a pyrenean mountain breed, a very small camping a la Ferme and some Gîtes for rent in july and August, a big vegetable garden, lots of land to maintain, wood to cut, animals to take care of, an old big mas to restaurate, and many many dreams.....
(The work that's needed to be done is depending on the seasons.. ;) )
We appreciate some help with renovation projects, helping in the fields and garden, and taking care of the animals!
Socialising with our children (aged 5-10-12-14-16-19-19).
They are easy going and really apreciate your presence !
No help will be asked with our business or in spaces used by paying guests.
We have communal meals.
We are looking forward to meet you !!
WE ARE ASWELL LOOKING FOR LONG TERM HELPERS, TO SHARE OUR PLACE AND LIVE WITH
ON A STABLE LONG TERM BASIS! :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will stay with a Dutch family with 7 children, on a fantastic isolated spot in the Pyrenean mountains. During a part of the year you will meet other people from all different parts ot the world
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Maintenance, building and technical help is always really welcome!!
Its great if you can work with a strimming machine....
We appreciate help with the land, fruit pruning and harvesting and strimming and weeding in the vegetable garden.
In the summer (july, august) we have 15 nice familys comming for holiday to our place, helping us to provide a great communual athmosfere for them is very welcome!
Playing a musical instrument together with the children aswell....
We give priority to long term volunteers with a minimum of one month.
No help will be asked with our business or in spaces used by paying guests.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: 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
Attic and tents in the summer. In the winter in the house......
What else ...
The farm is situated in a wild mountainous valley so spare time can be spent walking, swimming and enjoying the nature.
You might get a hike to a string of nice villages in the valley. Ceret is a beautiful market place well worth a visit especially on saterdays.
We can pick people up in Amélie les Bains, our nearest village, which can be arrived at by train (to Perpignan) and then bus.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
we ask helping people to be involved and flexibel - free time in consultation (maximum 25 hours a week)
Feedback (10)
I feel very honoured that they put a lot of trust into me regarding their farm and animals and that their place is completely stunning!
If you want to be surrounded by nature and great hikes, that's the place for you.
I learned some… read more
Victor has been with us for a month with a girlfriend.
Victor gives everything he has to give, and that is wonderfull! He is very polite, correct and respectful, so is his girlfriend. Very friendly and they put really effort in letting a warm personal contact grow, building up a connection. He… read more
And i can say that is one on the most fullfiling Time i ever had!
The Amazing mix of Nature, sharing family and outside work makes in a special place. At least it is the experience i had.
For those who think to join them i just have one advice: "Be open" it will maybe not what you… read more
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I feel very honoured that they put a lot of trust into me regarding their farm and animals and that their place is completely stunning!
If you want to be surrounded by nature and great hikes, that's the place for you.
I learned some… read more
Victor has been with us for a month with a girlfriend.
Victor gives everything he has to give, and that is wonderfull! He is very polite, correct and respectful, so is his girlfriend. Very friendly and they put really effort in letting a warm personal contact grow, building up a connection. He… read more
And i can say that is one on the most fullfiling Time i ever had!
The Amazing mix of Nature, sharing family and outside work makes in a special place. At least it is the experience i had.
For those who think to join them i just have one advice: "Be open" it will maybe not what you… read more
Thank you Frauke and Johan and your lovely family for this wonderfull time at your place in this peaceful valley. I felt very welcomed in your tribe and I was from the first day a part of it.
Thank you Frauke for your open and clear communication. It was really interesting for me that I could bring my knowledge and… read more
This was my first experience working abroad, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I spent around 3 months with this lovely family at this amazing place. I was there in autumn time, and therefore the tasks and help was a little bit different from summertime, if you plan on going at that time. But nevertheless… read more
The family was super, as well as the weather! I know that I chose the wrong time of the year, that I arrived during high season with a lot of work that I’m unfamiliar with or bad at... I guess we both had different expectations of each other.
But they lie on their profile regarding work hours. Not 25h/week, more like… read more
For sure I will back soon!
