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Are you ready for an unforgettable experience this July? We’re inviting people to join us for a hands-on opportunity to learn natural building to encourage community engagement and skill sharing. It has been my dream to learn about sustainable building and so I am enjoying finding people to come and help inspire my local community too.
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🌿✨ We are seeking nature-loving souls to come and help us on the land we are stewarding! ✨🌿
In our vibrant mid-forties, we extend a warm invitation to immerse yourselves in a world of kindness and creativity on our picturesque property. Imagine falling asleep beneath a starlit sky, exploring flourishing woodlands brimming with wildlife by day, and gathering for music and fireside chats by night.
We are a friendly, fun-loving trio deeply connected to our home, eager to share its wonders with kindred spirits. Our sanctuary is nestled along the Saint-Jacques Compostelle GR652 route and is a part of a Natura 2000 site, home to rare and protected species.
As we embark on a new chapter starting a family, we seek helping hands to nurture and care for this cherished land. We are looking for individuals who embrace outdoor living, have a passion for nature, are adept with animals and children, possess gardening skills, and have experience in land maintenance and eco projects.
We offer comfortable accommodation in a cozy caravan near the woodlands, bell tent or attic dorm complete with electricity & WiFi. You'll have access to an outdoor bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, your own food garden, a wild spa, a roundhouse, and a chill-out space in an open barn. Additionally, bills are included in this arrangement.
Come, join us in weaving a tapestry of shared experiences, growth, and harmony with the land. Your adventure beckons at our doorstep – let's cultivate magic together! 🌟🍃
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
House sitting
Interests
Van life
Charity work
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Pets
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Culture
Self development
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Languages
Gardening
Writing
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Astronomy
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Mountain
Dancing
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our place is nestled amongst beautiful woodland, on the famous world heritage pilgrimage Camino de Santiago’s French route Saint-Jaques. Located in the wine growing region of Bordeaux and close to many charming medieval Bastides. Penne-d’Agenais itself is on the river Lot, a medieval town, whose castle was fortified by Richard the Lionheart. There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, including wild swimming, caves, walks and artisan markets. An immersive experience, particularly visiting the artisan markets and the local vineyards. There is also a cultural and language school in the nearby town of Villeneuve-sur-Lot.
Minimum stay of one week - You'll enjoy good company, round a fire entertainment, three tasty meat/veg/vegan meals a day, opportunities to explore the natura 2000 reserve teeming with rare and protected species on the prairies and in the forest; the beautiful medieval villages, wild swimming in rivers and lakes, local organic vineyards, comfortable accommodation; free WiFi; learning massage techniques, permaculture design, nature connection (8 shields model), yoga, woodcraft; outdoor 4k cinema, access to musical instruments, art materials, sewing machine & many books on permaculture & nature connection; film nights, woodland walks, rest and relaxation amongst wildlife.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need at least six people throughout July and August this year.
We need help with:
Gardening - designing a rocky garden, tidying it up, mowing the lawn, strimming, planting and harvesting, maintaining the polytunnel. pruning
Tidying up rocks, chopping and organising wood piles for winter
Organising spaces in the house and land.
Learning how to build a wall made of earth bags, glass bottle wall and lime render
Making small steps
Putting a fences up around the two gardens to protect my toddler from wandering
Painting one of the caravans
Please note we have one cat who is quite a nervous creatures but keep themselves to themselves. We also have an adorable Australian border collie.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Niki is learning French and Toby already speaks French fluently.
Accommodation
Caravan, Yurt, Bell Tent, Attic Room.
What else ...
Nearest train station is Penne
Nearest large town is Agen
Nearest beaux villages with restaurants, artisan shops and tourist sites are Penne d’Agenais and Pujols
Nearest taxi is Saint Sylvestre
Nearest hospital is Villeneuve sur lot
Nearest organic supermarket Villleneuve sur lot
Nearest supermarket Saint Sylvestre
Close to the river Lot.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digtial nomads welcome
Space for parking camper vans
Space for campervans
Can possibly accept pets
Only if they are trained with chickens as they roam freely on the land
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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first let us say, that we are soooo sorry, that we didn´t write a feedback sooner. Life was just so full. But, after all thes months we are still thinking & feeling very kindly & with a warm feeling of you both & your lovely place, your generosity, your openness & the time we stayed on your land & in your house with you. And yes… read more
Thank you for the the experience of these 3 weeks + we had at your lovely place. It had been a wonderful time which we enjoyed from the first day on! We're very grateful for your hospitality, for your openess and felt very welcomed in your place. The loose arrangement we had was perfect, work and spare time well balanced,… read more
Creo que pude mejorar mí inglés y me siento más confiado para hablarlo gracias a… read more
