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Valérie and I, Olivier, are living at the end of an isolated tiny valley at the heart of the Natural Park of Baronnies Provençales. We have bought an house here that we wish to open as a welcoming and ecological area to host campers and travellers in a part of the building transformed in an independant cottage.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Valérie and I speak English fluently and Spanish (for Valérie only). We both have travelled extensively (Asia, South America, Ethiopia, etc.), and love to meet people. We both have for example a profile on CS for more than 15 years... We enjoy Workaway also because we believe that
In addition to cultural exchange about our life in our country or in other countries where we have lived, this mission will be an opportunity to learn about phyto-purification, rainwater harvesting or other installation we plan.Help
We are looking for good wills to help us in our outdoor works. For year 2023, it would mostly be support to finish our rainwater harvesting installation, the building of an outdoor kitchen, dry toilet and shower. We are also looking for general support in gardening.
Those missions are not very demanding physically, but remain manual work. The major part of the work will occur outside. No skill is required in terms of design of such installations, but a strong taste for do-it-yourself work is an asset in order to enjoy truly such a mission!
Finally, those missions will be mostly performed in pair with Olivier and/or Valérie: you won't feel lonely or disoriented on what to do, and moreover we would enjoy the rewarding pleasure that joint work can provide as a type of exchange.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We love to practice English (both) and Spanish (Valérie). ... mais nous n'avons rien contre parler aussi dans notre bon vieux français natal ! :)Accommodation
A bed in our host room. If we have several workawayers, we may also propose to some to pitch a tent close to the river (or use of of our tents).
Meals will be prepared and taken together.What else ...
Many opportunities for trekking and cycling are possible around.
There are few options for transportation, and it is advise to use carpooling and cycling in addition to public transport.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Valérie and I are both already working remotely from home. We could provide an independant room for a digital nomad to as well from our home.
Space for parking camper vans
The parking space is large enough to accept any size of campervan.
Can possibly accept pets
Valérie and I have already two cats home. We are open to accept pets, but they will have to remain outside the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
15 hours per week, mostly on week-end
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I had an excellent time, and I miss not only their company but the incredible beauty of the land and the surrounding region.
I hope to meet them again some day!
Sympathique, curieux, avec plein d'expériences différentes, ouvert d'esprit, drôle... il nous a en plus donné un coup de main utile dans une période de rush sur nos travaux. Valérie et moi avons passé de très belles… read more
Let's start with secondary importance matter: he is a very engaged, skilled and motivated support for DIY eco-projects you may have! In two days, he has provided a very valuable support to our phyto-purification installation. THANKS!
But even more important: he is quite an uncategorisable human… read more
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I had an excellent time, and I miss not only their company but the incredible beauty of the land and the surrounding region.
I hope to meet them again some day!
Sympathique, curieux, avec plein d'expériences différentes, ouvert d'esprit, drôle... il nous a en plus donné un coup de main utile dans une période de rush sur nos travaux. Valérie et moi avons passé de très belles… read more
Let's start with secondary importance matter: he is a very engaged, skilled and motivated support for DIY eco-projects you may have! In two days, he has provided a very valuable support to our phyto-purification installation. THANKS!
But even more important: he is quite an uncategorisable human… read more