Help with gardening in a beautiful historical home located in Verteillac, France

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  Description

  Help Wanted: Help from an experienced gardener for a Creative Retreat in Southwest France
  Dates: Last week of August – early October | Duration: 2–4 weeks
  For the past 14 years, we have proudly hosted celebrated residential creative workshops at our venue in the beautiful French countryside. This summer, we are supporting two small, non-profit musical events designed to showcase and promote talented young musicians. We are looking for one or two enthusiastic helpers with some gardening experience to join us for 2 to 4 weeks. Your main focus will be our extensive gardens: clearing, weeding, pruning, and helping us get the outdoor spaces looking their best for our events and workshops.
  
  We offer: Comfortable self-catering accommodation in our venue and the occasional meal, plus 12€ per hour for 15/20 hours a week work.
  
  Who we are looking for: Someone friendly, flexible, and happy to be part of a small, welcoming team, able to commit for at least 2 weeks, but hopefully longer. Obviously someone who enjoys working outdoors, whatever the weather and has experience gardening and closing down a garden for the winter.
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to combine meaningful, hands-on work with the chance to experience a lively, artistic environment in a stunning part of France.
  
  If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Videography

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Events & social

  

  Gardening

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Performing arts

  

  History

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our gardens were planted by us and are now full of rare and unusual plants. We are situated in the very heart of the Dordogne with many historic towns and villages with their beautiful and lively markets, music and traditions. Our closest village, Verteillac - about a 15 min walk from us - is the liveliest in the area with several cafes, a boulangerie, post office and general store. Driving license and own car recommended if you want to get to know the area as there is no public transport. Bicycles available.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  General gardening work - would suit someone with gardening experience / plant knowledge

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Own bedroom and bathroom; use of kitchen. Use of pool when open.

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  What else ...

  Beautiful, celebrated venue in S W France full of history. Swimming pool, bicycles and all mod cons. Opportunity to visit local historic sites, go rock climbing, trekking, relax in the gardens or go for long walks. We often have have family or guests staying.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have internet connection throughout the property

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of parking for a caravan or camper van

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Depending on the size, nature and sociability of the dog.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Daisy

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