The image depicts a wooden house with a green roof, situated on a hillside amidst lush vegetation, featuring a rainwater collection system and a serene natural backdrop.
A man is climbing a tree with a treehouse in the background, set against a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a cluttered outdoor area with various items, including a green gas tank, a stove, and a tree, set against a wooden structure and a blue sky.
The image depicts a wooden house with a balcony and a metal staircase, situated on a hillside amidst lush greenery and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, wooden walls, and a large window offering a scenic view of trees and mountains outside.
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Help with a permaculture concept garden project in Marquesas island, French Polynesia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, my name is Stephanie. I am 62 years old and have lived in the Marquesas island for over thirty years. I take advantage of my retirement to build my wooden house and create a garden (permaculture concept).
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    Bonjour, je m'appelle Stéphanie. J'ai 62 ans et vie aux Marquises depuis plus de trente ans. Je profite de ma retraite pour construire ma maison en bois et créer un jardin ( concept permaculture).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Visit of the island of Nuku Hiva by car and hiking, discovery of the Marquesan culture, its culinary and artisanal practices. Visit of the island of Nuku Hiva by car and hiking, discovery of the Marquesan culture, its culinary and artisanal practices.
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    Visite de l'ile de Nuku Hiva en voiture et en randonnée, découverte de la culture Marquisienne, de ses pratiques culinaire et artisanale.


    Visit of the island of Nuku Hiva by car and hiking, discovery of the Marquesan culture, its culinary and artisanal practices.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for resourceful people. The work can be very varied, ranging from gardening (clearing brush, planting, maintaining in a permaculture concept...), to the construction of stone walls, and various works (DIY, carpentry, masonry, electricity,...) .
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    Je cherche des personnes débrouillardes. Les travaux peuvent être très variés allant du jardinage ( débroussailler, planter, entretenir dans un concept de permaculture...), à la construction de mur de pierres, et de travaux divers ( bricolage, menuiserie, maçonnerie, électricité, ...).

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The house is located 15 minutes walk from the center of the village; Being under construction on a sloping ground, access can be difficult. The living conditions are rudimentary: The kitchen, the shower and the toilets are outside (dry toilets). A bungalow of 16 m2 will possibly be shared with another person. I am a vegetarian and do not have a refrigerator, my food is very simple and local. I could prepare one meal a day and leave the kitchen to you on your own the rest of the time.
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    La maison est située à 15 minutes à pied du centre du village. Etant en cours de construction sur un terrain en pente, l'accès peut être difficile. Les conditions de vie sont rudimentaires: La cuisine, la douche et les toilettes sont à l'extérieure ( toilettes sèches) . Un bungalow de 16 m2 sera à partager éventuellement avec une autre personne. Je suis végétarienne et n'ayant pas de réfrigérateur, mon alimentation est très simple et locale. Je pourrais préparer un repas par jour et vous laisse la cuisine en autonomie le reste du temps.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can go to the sea, enjoy two kayaks, hike in the mountains, horseback riding, cycling, diving... It is possible to rent a car, electric bikes or go hiking. hitchhiking. I lead a peaceful life, practice yoga, Qi gong and am very close to nature. I have two female dogs and a cat.
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    Vous pourrez aller à la mer, profitez de deux kayaks, faire des randonnées dans la montagne, de l'équitation, du vélo, de la plongée...Il est possible de louer une voiture, des vélos électriques ou de faire de l'auto stop. Je mène une vie paisible, pratique le yoga, le Qi gong et suis très proche de la nature. J'ai deux chiennes et une chatte.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 165765148692

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The image depicts a wooden house with a green roof, situated on a hillside amidst lush vegetation, featuring a rainwater collection system and a serene natural backdrop.
A man is climbing a tree with a treehouse in the background, set against a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a cluttered outdoor area with various items, including a green gas tank, a stove, and a tree, set against a wooden structure and a blue sky.
The image depicts a wooden house with a balcony and a metal staircase, situated on a hillside amidst lush greenery and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, wooden walls, and a large window offering a scenic view of trees and mountains outside.

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