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Hi! I'm Saskia, I am principally a street theatre performer, puppeteer and tap dance/lindy hop teacher and I live part time with my 18 year old daughter Dixie Lu. Next door lives a lovely French young couple with their 3 year old girl . Other lovely folk are coming and going at various times, meaning that this can be a dynamic place sometimes.
We live not far from Montbrun Bocage. This village and surroundings are a bit like living in community ,as we help each other, and there are always get togethers, little concerts, etc., to meet interesting people from all over the world .
We're in the process of creating a (semi!) self sufficient space that will integrate a creation studio, a workshop space for different classes/retreats , and various accommodations with vegetable growing and some keeping of animals (at the moment we have 4 cats and 2 donkeys!). The land is 4 hectare wild woodland and 1 hectare sloping prairie.
The help that needs to be doing is mainly building projects (traditional and non traditional methods), and woodland work (clearing, wood collection, building steps, walkways, cabins). It's more or less all outdoor work. Anyone with building / carpentry experience, or with permaculture knowledge would be especially welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Outdoor activities
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Events & social
Pets
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Farming
Van life
Self development
Art & design
DIY & crafts
Music
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Dancing
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love to exchange skills! You will be in a beautiful surrounding, in full nature in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, get to know the donkeys, experience how to live in a community (meaning, around the local village) with a local artisan market, lovely people who like to live off grid, enjoy a basic life style...
Help
We always need help with general diy (some strimming, veg garden chores, woodland etc), up keeping the buildings, chopping and splitting wood, some computer tasks, and building various wooden structures.
The help is varied and seasonal, and always (usually!) fun.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be a lovely 1960's caravan for 2 with a little terrace ,all private at the end of the garden. If that's all full there is also small bell tent available. There's an open kitchen at the end of the barn fully equipped , 2 toilets and a shower.
All the accommodation is warm, dry, and cosy!
What else ...
Where we are is kind of remote, would be good to have a vehicle but definitelly not crucial.
The project is happening as it unfolds, i.e. it's improvised! We live near the village of Montbrun Bocage which is a kind of Shangri-La, there is a wonderful market on Sundays and lots of great characters live in the area, including Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Japanese and Thai speakers.
We are vegetarian, therefore all meals will be meat free.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There's a big nice place with electricity available
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 321748924251
Feedback (35)
11 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly) for host
We had an amazing time with Saskia! What a wonderful energy. There is a special calmness to this place that's hard to describe!
We had a perfect van spot, woke up with the sun rise and sometimes wild deers scavenging by the van...
À memorable experience. Saskia's cooking was so comforting and it really felt like a home home.
It was a great… read more
We had a perfect van spot, woke up with the sun rise and sometimes wild deers scavenging by the van...
À memorable experience. Saskia's cooking was so comforting and it really felt like a home home.
It was a great… read more
16 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly)
This feedback comes a bit late ( sorry guys!But you know me...caught up in many projects) . Adrien and Kelly were a great help , and it was pretty hard work at mine at that time! They did various tasks, and took every task seriously. I would say Kelly was the hands on physical worker, while Adrien was more of the brain type of worker who came up… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Antje)
Antje was absolutely amazing! Very hard working, handy, interested and interesting, curious and eager to learn; She helped with so many varieties of jobs, some of it really hard work , always with a lot of energy and positivity! She was exceptionally staying with me in my house as the other accommodation was already occupied, and it was a real… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host
You want to meet a dedicated, hard working and really fun woman (and cuddly cats two donkeys)? You found the right page.
Ohh, where to start?
Saskia‘s place is as joyful, exeptional and creative as herself. Even after weeks you will discover new details of the dedicated work she put in every area. I had the luck of staying in an old… read more
Ohh, where to start?
Saskia‘s place is as joyful, exeptional and creative as herself. Even after weeks you will discover new details of the dedicated work she put in every area. I had the luck of staying in an old… read more
30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)
Mara was probably one of the most hardworking volunteers I’ve had ! She’s very independent and hands on, she’s clever in finding solutions and likes to finish a project , which meant she went passed her work hours if needed.
She was here together with another workawayer (Spiros) and they worked well together, which meant that I had some time for… read more
She was here together with another workawayer (Spiros) and they worked well together, which meant that I had some time for… read more
(Excellent
)
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11 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly) for host
We had an amazing time with Saskia! What a wonderful energy. There is a special calmness to this place that's hard to describe!
We had a perfect van spot, woke up with the sun rise and sometimes wild deers scavenging by the van...
À memorable experience. Saskia's cooking was so comforting and it really felt like a home home.
It was a great… read more
We had a perfect van spot, woke up with the sun rise and sometimes wild deers scavenging by the van...
À memorable experience. Saskia's cooking was so comforting and it really felt like a home home.
It was a great… read more
16 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly)
This feedback comes a bit late ( sorry guys!But you know me...caught up in many projects) . Adrien and Kelly were a great help , and it was pretty hard work at mine at that time! They did various tasks, and took every task seriously. I would say Kelly was the hands on physical worker, while Adrien was more of the brain type of worker who came up… read more
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Antje)
Antje was absolutely amazing! Very hard working, handy, interested and interesting, curious and eager to learn; She helped with so many varieties of jobs, some of it really hard work , always with a lot of energy and positivity! She was exceptionally staying with me in my house as the other accommodation was already occupied, and it was a real… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host
You want to meet a dedicated, hard working and really fun woman (and cuddly cats two donkeys)? You found the right page.
Ohh, where to start?
Saskia‘s place is as joyful, exeptional and creative as herself. Even after weeks you will discover new details of the dedicated work she put in every area. I had the luck of staying in an old… read more
Ohh, where to start?
Saskia‘s place is as joyful, exeptional and creative as herself. Even after weeks you will discover new details of the dedicated work she put in every area. I had the luck of staying in an old… read more
30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)
Mara was probably one of the most hardworking volunteers I’ve had ! She’s very independent and hands on, she’s clever in finding solutions and likes to finish a project , which meant she went passed her work hours if needed.
She was here together with another workawayer (Spiros) and they worked well together, which meant that I had some time for… read more
She was here together with another workawayer (Spiros) and they worked well together, which meant that I had some time for… read more
(Excellent)
26 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Spyridon)
Spiros stayed for almost 2 weeks and was great to have around. He's a curious and interested person, he likes to learn and know a lot of stuff and has many questions;) He helped with many different tasks ,always with enthusiasm!
I had another workawayer (Mara) here at the same time and they worked well together. I sometimes had to do other things… read more
I had another workawayer (Mara) here at the same time and they worked well together. I sometimes had to do other things… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Spyridon) for host
It was my first and very nice experience in Saskia's very beautiful and full of nature place! Saskia is a happy and energetic person and we could talk about everything together(good and honest communication)! We accomplished a lot of different projects that they have to be done on the field and I liked the variety of the tasks! The accommodation… read more
3 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Franka)
What a pleasure to have hosted Franka. She's easy going, interesting, curious and very "adult" for her young age! She worked hard and precise , and was happy to learn and do any proposed job, sometimes very physical. We had some nice talks, and she came along to all the events I proposed. She also got on very well with everyone, especially my… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Franka) for host
These two weeks have just been amazing! As soon as I arrived here I was thrown into the beautiful community life of Montbrun-Bocage, with loads of events going on and lovely people. Saskia, who is such a welcoming, funny and creative person, made me feel at home straight away and let me be part of her busy, and never boring life.
The work we did… read more
The work we did… read more
20 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lola) for host
At Saskia's place it feels more like being at home than doing a Workaway. She has a lot of different ideas and always a variety of projects going on. So it never becomes boring and you can make different experiences like building stairs, renovating and taking care of the animals as well as the vegetable plants.
It was my first Workaway… read more
It was my first Workaway… read more
9 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lola)
Lola is such a pleasure to have around, she has a great personality! Open, curious, positive, and willing to help in any way. She's done some great work , and has creative ideas and solutions. She build stairs, helped with gardening, fixing a shower, fixing signs ....all done with enthusiasm and nothing is too challenging for her:)
I just love… read more
I just love… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
This was my first workaway 'assignment'! and it was a great place to land...
Saskia lives in a beautiful part of the world and her place is lovely... I stayed in the caravan which was incredibly cosy and super quiet; especially when accompanied by Tigey, one of the resident cats :)
Saskia made me feel at home instantly, and the food she cooked… read more
Saskia lives in a beautiful part of the world and her place is lovely... I stayed in the caravan which was incredibly cosy and super quiet; especially when accompanied by Tigey, one of the resident cats :)
Saskia made me feel at home instantly, and the food she cooked… read more
9 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)
Jamie was not only a great help, but also a very interesting and lovely person, with a good sense of humour:)
He mainly helped with building tasks and had some good ideas, and did the work with care. It was a pleasure to have him around.
He mainly helped with building tasks and had some good ideas, and did the work with care. It was a pleasure to have him around.
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (FabioandMaria) for host
We stayed with Saskia for just one week, during which we helped her clean up and refresh her workshop. We worked well together and we had very nice conversations. We always ate lunch together but we were mostly independant for dinner, which gave us a chance to enjoy some chill time alone in the cosy caravan. We were so positively surprised by the… read more
9 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Noé)
Noé and Camille were a fantastic help ,they are both very efficient and dynamic and did the tasks fast and good!
The tasks were almost all outdoors, and were mainly strimming, building stairs, clearing areas from nettles and brambles....not the greatest tasks but they did them without any complaint :) I had to go away for a few days for work, and… read more
The tasks were almost all outdoors, and were mainly strimming, building stairs, clearing areas from nettles and brambles....not the greatest tasks but they did them without any complaint :) I had to go away for a few days for work, and… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Noé) for host
We had a super nice time on Saskia's place.
She is a very welcoming host, and the place is great to have a peaceful time.
Merci pour l'accueil, et à une prochaine j'espère !
Noé & Cami
She is a very welcoming host, and the place is great to have a peaceful time.
Merci pour l'accueil, et à une prochaine j'espère !
Noé & Cami
12 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Clara was a fantastic bundle energy! A great worker, no task was to difficult and from day one I knew she was perfect for here, enthusiastic and hard working. She's fun and creative, knows a lot and has a real travel spirit with no fear for adventures. It was great to listen to her stories and share time together. I hope to see her again and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mateo) for host
I spent a little over a month in this place and it was a beautiful experience.
Saskia is a very attentive and caring person, and above all creative. She has an admirable push to create projects and carry them out and it was very nice to be able to participate in some of those projects.
I did several jobs, especially carpentry, helping to finish… read more
Saskia is a very attentive and caring person, and above all creative. She has an admirable push to create projects and carry them out and it was very nice to be able to participate in some of those projects.
I did several jobs, especially carpentry, helping to finish… read more
19 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mateo)
Mateo was here for just over a month and it’s been amazing to have had him here! After a few days I realised that he is a proper and talented wood worker, and gave him more this sort of tasks. He has built a new terrace for the caravan, a compost toilet ( both with wood from pallets) cupboards , a kitchen, a table, a roof for a bus, he has fixed… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Shadfi) for host
I was only here a week but I really enjoyed it, it's such a sweet place! It's so peaceful, surrounded by forest and the little caravan is so cute! The work was nicely organized and good fun, i learned how to build walls out of glass bottles and did some strimming. Saskia's cooking was always delicious, as were her special decaf coffees! But most… read more
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host
Just from the beginning I have realised I was going to deal and co exist with such a lovely, kind and respectful family. Was a real a pleasure to make workaway with Saskia, not only because she is clear about the task to do but also because she is really funny and has really good vibes. She is genuine and honest, giving all you need to make you… read more
17 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo)
Rodrigo was a pleasure to have around, no work was too hard for him , and he is open and curious to learn.
He helped with various tasks, splitting wood, digging trenches, strimming, painting,...
He's very helpful, works hard, and did everything with a smile. He's a very nice person and has a good sense of humour.
He can come back anytime!
He helped with various tasks, splitting wood, digging trenches, strimming, painting,...
He's very helpful, works hard, and did everything with a smile. He's a very nice person and has a good sense of humour.
He can come back anytime!
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host
It's a bit strange to write feedback about people who've become dear friends and about a place that feels like home, but the three weeks spent with Saskia and Dixie-Lu were so precious! My daily duties were varied; preserving apples, cleaning out the swimming pool, painting doors and signs, a lot of gardening and prepping beds for the winter… read more
20 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)
Sophia stayed with us for 3 weeks, and it was such a delight to have her here! She is amazingly independent and wise for her young age, and she helped with lot's of different jobs. All jobs she did independently and with knowledge, from gardening to painting signs to saving my computer!
She's super helpful, a great cook, positive and fun and a… read more
She's super helpful, a great cook, positive and fun and a… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Benoit)
Benoit is a very nice guy with a great work ethic. He did fantastic work for me and was very independent .
He's very skilled , he knows a lot , and helped mainly with electrics , but also some outdoor hard work and splitting wood (he's a strong guy;)
We had some interesting talks as well, it was a pleasure to have him around. He could only stay… read more
He's very skilled , he knows a lot , and helped mainly with electrics , but also some outdoor hard work and splitting wood (he's a strong guy;)
We had some interesting talks as well, it was a pleasure to have him around. He could only stay… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Benoit) for host
I had a great time with Saskia, she's a lovely and creative person!
The place is very quiet and beautiful.
There is many very nice people around.
I definitely recommend this place for people who love nature and like creativity.
I already think about going back!
Merci beaucoup :)
Benoît
The place is very quiet and beautiful.
There is many very nice people around.
I definitely recommend this place for people who love nature and like creativity.
I already think about going back!
Merci beaucoup :)
Benoît
20 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Käthe)
Käthe and Elias where nice to have around, Elias did a lot of heavy outdoor work, and was fast and skilled at it.
They both worked hard and with enthousiasm, and they were eager to learn. Good luck in Spain guys!
They both worked hard and with enthousiasm, and they were eager to learn. Good luck in Spain guys!
(Very good)
12 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Käthe) for host
What a great time!
Thank you, Saskia for having us at your beautiful home!
This was our first host experience we had and it couldn't be better. Saskia was really kind, open minded and careful. When we arrived it felt like a safe place for us. From the first moment we knew that's a place, we like to stay! And it has been confirmed!
We had nice… read more
Thank you, Saskia for having us at your beautiful home!
This was our first host experience we had and it couldn't be better. Saskia was really kind, open minded and careful. When we arrived it felt like a safe place for us. From the first moment we knew that's a place, we like to stay! And it has been confirmed!
We had nice… read more
12 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anatole) for host
Je suis resté plusieurs semaines chez Saskia en début d'année, tout est parfait chez elle !! La famille, les ami-e-s, le lieu et les échanges. Nous avons fait pas mal d'entretien en tout genre et des améliorations. Pour un premier host c'était top top ! Merci pour tout et au plaisir d'une nouvelle rencontre.
28 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Étienne )
Ettiene was super helpful, had knowledge and was interested in general. He helped with building a shed, preparing the veggie garden for winter, picking figs, and many other jobs around the house. He is an interesting person and we had some really nice talks. It was great to have him around! Always welcome;)
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska & Gabriela)
Gabi and Franzi where great! They helped out with so many jobs , both handy they tackled each job with enthousiasm.
From hardcore strimming in the sun, weeding the veggie garden, painting the dance hall and workshop....
Once well explained they worked individual ,I could trust them to do the job well. We also had some nice talks and as time passed… read more
From hardcore strimming in the sun, weeding the veggie garden, painting the dance hall and workshop....
Once well explained they worked individual ,I could trust them to do the job well. We also had some nice talks and as time passed… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Franziska & Gabriela) for host
we had an amazing time with Saskia! it was a very enriching experience, no unnecessary distractions, no noise, we have been genuinely at peace while helping Saskia with gardening, painting and general maintenance of her stunning home. we got to stay in her retro London double-decker bus which was such a memorable experience! enjoying her homemade… read more
29 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aude) for host
With Antoine, we stayed for three weeks at Saskia's and Dixie's between February and March 2020.
We had a great time there. We helped Saskia with the garden -diverse tasks- and some eco-building. We had two days of "chantier participatif" with her friends, to help put "enduit-terre' in her barn, that was super fun and we learnt some nice… read more
We had a great time there. We helped Saskia with the garden -diverse tasks- and some eco-building. We had two days of "chantier participatif" with her friends, to help put "enduit-terre' in her barn, that was super fun and we learnt some nice… read more
26 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Aude)
Aude and Antoine where great! Very respectful, interesting and helpful. They did a great job with all the tasks they were given, and they were very nice to have around. The tasks weren't alway that interesting for them ,and I was often busy with other things, but they were super independent, and helped out and cared for the animals and fed my… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Enzo & Gisel)
Enzo & Gisel where really extraordinary!!! Such amazing beautiful people! They worked really hard, never complained about any job, they are both skilled, very easy going, smart, interesting and lot's of fun! They definitely brought a spark with them. We all adored them and we hope to see them again very soon. We feel like they are part of our… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Enzo & Gisel) for host
What to say about our friend Saskia! She is very funny and welcoming!
The idea was to go for a month and we ended up staying with her for three wonderful months!
With Sas and the genius of Dixie Lu we spent very beautiful moments during lunch, work mornings with coffee breaks and on weekends in the markets of Montbrun-Bocage, Saint Giron or Les… read more
The idea was to go for a month and we ended up staying with her for three wonderful months!
With Sas and the genius of Dixie Lu we spent very beautiful moments during lunch, work mornings with coffee breaks and on weekends in the markets of Montbrun-Bocage, Saint Giron or Les… read more
1 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Claire)
Tom and Claire where just fantastic! They stayed for 3 weeks and we all loved their personalities and company.
I gave them varied work, some not always that interesting for them but they did every job with enthousiasm . They were very helpful, both hard workers, skilful and did all jobs with precision.
When they got really into a job /project… read more
I gave them varied work, some not always that interesting for them but they did every job with enthousiasm . They were very helpful, both hard workers, skilful and did all jobs with precision.
When they got really into a job /project… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Andre) for host
Saskia’s place is absolutely magical!!! The area offers beautiful walks in the woods, stunning views.... really fantastic! I had the chance to stay 2 weeks in the little caravan, facing the mountains and the woods, really great! Within the community lives 2 couples, brits and French, absolutely lovely and welcoming.
Work wise I arrived at the end… read more
Work wise I arrived at the end… read more
19 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis & Téo)
Téo and Timoté where great workers, great guys and a pleasure to have here!They did loads of outdoor work (building and gardening),knew what they were doing , where very hands on, and overall great company!
We would love to see you again (Actually ,Mat and i need some help for November to start with the barn... hint?)
We would love to see you again (Actually ,Mat and i need some help for November to start with the barn... hint?)
(Excellent)
14 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chikara) for host
We spent two weeks in February at Saskia's. She was a very accommodating host and let us sleep in her retro 60's caravan, which was really cool. It was a welcomed change from sleeping in our own tiny camper van and it gave us that extra space to to stretch out. The place had absolutely stunning views of the Pyrenees with many amusing cats, and two… read more
14 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chikara)
Chikara and Sally were such a hard workers! They were respectful, interesting, fun, and they did an amazing job around the place! The work wasn't always that interesting for them as they were keen to learn, it was the end of winter so a lot of clearing and maintenance to do, but they never complained and were a great help.
Thank you guys and i… read more
Thank you guys and i… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Phillip) for host
This might be one of the best workaway experiences I have had so far. Saskia and Dixie-lu are two of my most favourite new people I've met and we were warmly welcomed into her house.
There is always fun work to do around the grounds and Saskia has millions of brilliant ideas to make the place better. We had lots of fun feeding and caring for… read more
There is always fun work to do around the grounds and Saskia has millions of brilliant ideas to make the place better. We had lots of fun feeding and caring for… read more
24 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Emily and Phil were great, they worked hard, and are lovely people! Emily is very creative and played accordion with my daughter, having good ideas and the right spirit, and Phil was very helpful and energetic, just what we needed. Unfortunately they had to leave unexpectedly because of some bad news, but they are always welcome!
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Bernardo) for host
Ben is a very generous and kind (and funny!) Person. He shared with us his wisdom of life. His guided meditation practice was transformative! He and his family has an incredible creative energy that is very inspiring.
The work atmosphere was harmonious and happy. His beautiful land surrounded by green was a motivation in itself to help in the… read more
The work atmosphere was harmonious and happy. His beautiful land surrounded by green was a motivation in itself to help in the… read more
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was such a joy to have around the place and was really helpful and hard working. She was here as part of a group of 6 workawayers and was fantastic in the team. I cannot recommend Lisa highly enough!
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
The 10 days at Ben's were an amazing time. I just loved the atmosphere, the good vegetarian food, the steps we build in the woods, the chestnuts, walnuts and figues from his trees, the sunday market, the vegetarian food, foraging, the concert at the local venue, the outdoor communal kitchen with the fireplace, the good stories,...
Work was… read more
Work was… read more
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime)
Maxime is a great guy and was a brilliant Workawayer - fun, social, hard working and good company. He was here at the same time as 5 other Workawayers and was a great team player. Love you Max, come back any time! X
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Maxime) for host
We spent an amazing week living thé dream with Ben, Dave, Neil Saskhia and Dixie Lu. If your are thinking of doing a workaway here think no Moore if : you like awsome people, late night fires, forging plants with awsome guide, méditations, vegetarian food, living in a british circus converged bus, outdoors activities, learning to embelish a… read more
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Janine)
Janine stayed with us for 10 days and was a truly awesome guest: she cooked, built steps, chopped wood etc…. and built me a website in one and a half hours!! She was here as part of a team of 6 workawayers and was a great addition to the group - sociable, fun, and supportive. I cannot recommend her as a Workawayer highly enough. X
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host
Was privileged to be part of Ben's first mindfulness workshop for an amazing 10 days in the Pyrenees. Ben and the crew are incredibly warm, welcoming and a lot of fun to be around. The work was really interesting and Ben took great care of the volunteers - ensuring that we had variety in our work, opportunity to learn new skills, and were well fed… read more
16 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Corinne) for host
This workaway experience was extraordinary, full of enchantment, learning, and community sharing. It was only 10 days long but action-packed! The work was fun and varied: I joined our intrepid team of volunteers on a variety of tasks including wood gathering, and trail/stair-building, then translated Ben's website.The accommodation was great -… read more
26 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Mórna)
Morna is FAB; helpful, funny, kind, intuitive.
Come back anytime Morna!
Xxx
Come back anytime Morna!
Xxx
(Excellent)
21 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Having Marta to stay here was a pure pleasure, and she did everything we asked of her with a smile on her face. She's incredibly mature and personable and Dixie Lu our daughter loved her, and still talks about her! Bonne continuation Marta and come back soon! XXX
(Very good)
15 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
It was really a nice experience for me to stay in this place! Saskia and Ben always let me feel confortable, like at home, starting from my accomodation that was a wonderful wagon with a lot of privacy! They tried to let me do different jobs, so sometimes we worked in the garden, sometimes a bit with the wood... a bit of a lovely hard work… read more
25 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Constanza) for host
Muchas Gracias!!! It was a great experience being at this magical place! I left full of inspiration and wanting to come back, definitely! The work was varied, we got to chose the tasks if we got to tired of one, there was lots of flexibility and the place where I stayed was great and cosy, amazing views (sunrise and sunset). Dixie Lu is a special… read more
24 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Constanza)
Having Constanza to stay here was pure joy. She cooked, hung out with our 6 year old daughter (who loved her), she worked, she was fun, respectful and just great to have around the place. I cannot recommend Constanza highly enough. She will always be welcome back, anytime!
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean-Baptiste & Diana)
I think JB was possibly the best Workaway experience we've had. He is respectful, fun, good natured, and he knows how to work. He just kind of got on with stuff - sometimes I worked with him, and sometimes he was fine to work on his own. If you ever want to come back JB, you know where we are! MERCI! X
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Baptiste & Diana) for host
I spent 10 great days at Ben's. I slept in the double decker bus, went to markets, to concerts, met interesting people. For sure I am gonna come back to play ping pong, help to finish enhancement of the house and learn some prestidigitation.
I want to succeed in the making of the Clafoutis aux figues as well!
Thanks to Ben and Dixie Lu for their… read more
I want to succeed in the making of the Clafoutis aux figues as well!
Thanks to Ben and Dixie Lu for their… read more
10 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sunil) for host
Had a great time with Ben, Saskia and Dixie-Lu. Really genuine, kind people willing to share willing to share their lives with me. Felt really looked after. Got stuff done, but it felt like fun. Enjoyed meditating and playing ping-pong. A really rich positive experience. Thank-you :-)
7 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sunil)
Sunil is an utter diamond - lovely man and great carpenter. In fact he should come back here now! We spent a fantastic 3 weeks together and he definitely left as a friend.
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (michaelclark) for host
We had an amazing time house sitting and couldn't have been welcomed more by the Ben and Saskia's friends. The area is beautiful and would go back in an instant. BIG shout out to Dixie Lou, an absolute sweetie. Thanks for a great summer. Alice and Mikey X
16 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (michaelclark)
This feedback is late!! But these guys house sat our place in the summer and were fantastic, we left of 2/3 weeks and returned to find loads of work done, the house clean, the cats fed etc... COME BACK ANY TIME ALICE AND MICHAEL!!
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Eirik) for host
these guys have a really cool way of seeing life. how one should and can live.
we had a really good time staying in their lovely wagon. lots of different jobs, making steps, preparing the potager, putting on the new roof for the old barn (that was really fun) and so on. they're very passionate people, always doing something, making stuff happen,… read more
we had a really good time staying in their lovely wagon. lots of different jobs, making steps, preparing the potager, putting on the new roof for the old barn (that was really fun) and so on. they're very passionate people, always doing something, making stuff happen,… read more
1 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Eirik)
Eirik and Ida stayed with us for about 3 weeks and they were fantastic guests; helped with various jobs, cooked (lots!), got involved in the local community in various ways, hung out with Dixie Lu our daughter.. they're both really down to earth people who are interested in loads of stuff. Always welcome!!
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2013
Left by Workawayer (Meredith164) for host
I had such a wonderful 10 days with Ben, Saskia and Dixie Lu! I helped Ben paint a caravan, lent Saskia a hand with her delicious patte, and edited a video of one of their performances. I also got to hang out with the coolest six-year-old in the world, get to know Montbrun Bocage and some of the locals, and stay in their cozy cabin in the woods… read more
14 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Meredith164)
Was great to have Meredith around the place. She was fantastic with our daughter Dixie Lu and was generally really helpful. She helped out with various jobs we had going on around the place and ended up editing a couple of films for us which was an utter bonus. Come back Meredith!! X
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (alexandzara) for host
This was a miscommunication which has now being resolved, we have had extremely limited internet due to being in a very rural location. We did write expressing our interest to visit but never made a commitment or set a firm date. Looks like a fun interesting family and I wish them all the best!
14 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (alexandzara)
This couple wierdly enough made contact, arranged to come and stay, and then completely cut contact. Twas not really a problem but I reckon the common courtesy would have been to let me know.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
14 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (cambk11)
Carrie was a joy to have a round and slotted into our family life completely unobtrusively. She helped out in various ways and was up for learning and experiencing anything we threw at her. Our daughter Dixie Lu adored her. She ended up staying with us for 3 weeks and it passed by really quickly. Carrie would always be welcome back here.
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2013
Left by Workawayer (cambk11) for host
Ben, Saskia and Dixie Lu hosted me for the first three weeks of December. My time with them was so wonderful. They're creating a living community from the ground up, so it was great to have a chance to see the project in its first stages and hear about their vision for this beautiful place. The work I did was varied and interesting, the… read more
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