A bearded man stands confidently on a gravel path outside a house with a glass-enclosed balcony and green railing, surrounded by greenery and trees.
An old white camper van is parked in dense, overgrown foliage, partially hidden by green and brown plants, surrounded by trees under a wire above.
A bearded man wearing glasses, gloves, and outdoor clothing is kneeling on the ground, surrounded by young plants, working in a field near a wooded area.
A rustic open barn with a red tin roof stands beside a parked car. Tarps and piles of straw or hay cover the grassy ground, suggesting farmwork.
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Help me with edible garden and share travel stories in Saint-Pierre-le-Bost, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, my name is Benoît and I am 45 years old. I have been living in Creuse for four years now and I bought a farmhouse with the aim of creating a place to live and welcome people.
    I am passionate about eco-construction, meditation, Qi Gong and forest gardens.

    I have travelled extensively in the past. I have lived in collective living spaces and communities and travelled for a year in New Zealand. In that country, I spent most of my time wwoofing. Having had an incredible experience with wonderful hosts and many wwoofers from all over the world, I am really happy to be able to welcome people in turn.

    I love passing on my skills and knowledge. I am quite curious and enjoy discussing our differences and what brings us together.

    My activities mainly consist of building my eco-friendly house. I am currently building a brick masonry heater and installing wood wool insulation and wood panelling on the interior walls.
    I am also creating an edible forest, which takes up a lot of my time.

    I practise meditation and Qi Gong a lot and am happy to share these teachings.
    I really enjoy board games and have a good collection of them. I am also a fan of comic books.

    I used to do a lot of hiking and climbing, but less so now due to health issues.

    I really enjoy cooking and sharing meals with my visitors.

    During the summer, it will be possible to go swimming from time to time in a nearby lake. Otherwise, the area is ideal for walking or cycling. I have two bicycles that I can make available.

    Bonjour, je m'appelle Benoît et j'ai 45 ans. Je vis en Creuse depuis 4 ans maintenant et j'ai acheté un corps de ferme dans le but de créer un lieu de vie et d'accueil.
    Je suis passionné par l'éco-construction, la méditation et le Qi Gong et par les forêts-jardins.

    J'ai beaucoup voyagé dans le passé. J'ai vécu dans des lieux de vie collectif et des communautés et j'ai voyagé pendant un an en Nouvelle-Zélande. Dans ce pays, j'ai fait du wwoofing la plupart du temps. Ayant eu une expérience incroyable avec des supers hôtes et de nombreux wwoofers de tous les pays, je suis vraiment heureux à l'idée de pouvoir accueillir à mon tour.

    J'adore transmettre mes compétences et savoir-faire. Je suis plutôt curieux et j'aime échanger sur nos différences et ce qui nous rapproche.

    Mes activités consistent essentiellement à construire ma maison en éco-construction. Je fais actuellement un poêle de masse en briques et de l'isolation en laine de bois et des parements en bois sur les murs intérieurs.
    Je fais une forêt commestible aussi qui me prend beaucoup de temps.

    Je pratique beaucoup la méditation et le Qi Gong et partagent volontiers ces enseignements.
    J'aime beaucoup les jeux de sociétés et j'en ai une bonne collection. Je suis un fan de BD également.

    Je pratiquais beaucoup la randonnée et l'escalade. Moins à présent à cause de problèmes de santé.

    J'aime beaucoup cuisiner et partager cela avec mes visiteurs.

    Durant l'été, il sera possible d'aller se baigner de temps en temps dans un lac à proximité. Sinon le coin est idéal pour se ballader à pieds ou à vélo. J'ai 2 vélos que je peux mettre à disposition.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Charity work
    Books
    Plant care
    Carpentry
    Gardening
    History
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Camping
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cycling trips and exploring the region
    Chatting and meeting up with my friends

    Ballade en vélo et découverte de la région
    Echanges et rencontres avec mes amis

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    General maintenance in the house, small DIY
    Assist with gardening (planting trees, maintenance, pruning, etc.)
    Cleaning and cooking, ensure daily life

    Aider aux travaux d'entretien et de réparation de la maison
    Aider au jardin (plantation d'arbres, entretien, taille, etc.)
    Nettoyer et cuisiner, assurer le quotidien

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I enjoy speaking English and I need to practise it so that I don't lose my fluency. J'aime parler en anglais et j'ai besoin de le pratiquer pour ne pas perdre son usage.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is available in tents, caravans or rooms.

    L'hébergement peut se faire en tente, en caravane ou en chambre.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I can pick you up from nearby major towns (Montluçon, Guéret, La Châtre).

    I will provide 3 meals a day in exchange for up to 25 hours a week of help (with 2 full days off). Meals will mostly be taken together, but some may be taken separately. I expect you to help with cooking, washing up and clearing the table, and more generally with the day-to-day running of the place.

    Possibilité de venir vous chercher dans les grandes villes proches (Montluçon, Guéret, La Châtre)

    Je fournirai 3 repas par jour en échange d'une aide pouvant aller jusqu'à 25 heures par semaine (avec 2 jours complets de congé). Les repas seront principalement pris ensemble, mais certains pourront être pris séparément. Je m'attends à ce que vous aidiez à cuisiner, à faire la vaisselle et à débarrasser la table, et plus généralement à l'entretien quotidien de la maison.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 226438262954

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An old white camper van is parked in dense, overgrown foliage, partially hidden by green and brown plants, surrounded by trees under a wire above.
A bearded man wearing glasses, gloves, and outdoor clothing is kneeling on the ground, surrounded by young plants, working in a field near a wooded area.
A rustic open barn with a red tin roof stands beside a parked car. Tarps and piles of straw or hay cover the grassy ground, suggesting farmwork.
A bearded man stands confidently on a gravel path outside a house with a glass-enclosed balcony and green railing, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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