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Description
Hello!
We are a family Mathieu, Silvia and our little baby (some months) . We've found our peaceful spot of nature in a small village called Montcléra. Our project is to build a bioclimatic house, wich will be realised with natural materials like woodframes, strawbales and earth plaster.
About us:
Mathieu is a wood builder . Currently he left his job to dedicate himself completely to build our house.
Silvia worked like architect but she take a break for the moment.
About the project:
Currently we are doing the inside finishing
We require people who have already experienced woofing, eco-farming, do-it-yourself, construction to bring solid bases to the project.
We work from monday to friday.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is a good opportunity to learn about eco-construction, theoretical and practical, since we both have a lot of knowledge to share. In addition to learn about eco-building techniques, you will share our daily life, our permaculture garden. We did a lot of volunteer experiences in the past around the word and we like to meet new people and other cultures!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Depending on when you arrive... The next few months will be dedicated to: buildind the wood walls of first floor, the roof (insulation, wood frame, roof tiles), strawbale insulation and earth plaster in the wall.
You are welcome to stay with us if you have already had experiences in ecological building or if you are curious about that and you want to learn more!
We prefer you stay with us minimum for a full week.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Camping on site, hot shower and dry toilet. We live on the site in a mobile home and you will have a shared room available with kitchen.
If you wish to bring your truck or your tent or hammock there is a lot of place! Also plan your sleeping bags and pillows. ;)
We provide to all the meals (local and organic food) during the week. On week-ends mostly of the time you will have to cook by yourself...
What else ...
During the free time you can visit the typical surrounding villages, take walks in the woods, or swim in a lake 2km from us.
We can loan you bikes to go around or hitchhiking works quite well to go further!
The nearest big city with flights and trains links is Toulouse( 1 hour and half). If coming by public transport the easiest way to arrive is by train to Degagnac, Gourdon or Villefranche du Perigord where we can come and pick you up. Also Blablacar (a car sharing website) works very well in France and is often a cheaper and more convenient way to travel.
We have a phyto-purification system to treat waste water so we ask you to bring only biodegradeable soap and tooth paste !
Bring also:
loose clothes wich you don't mind getting dirty during the work,
construction shoes (or if you don't have trekking shoes is ok) ,
hat, sunglasses, sun protection cream
flash light
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Mat et Silvia sont avant tout deux personnes en or. Gentillesse, patience, curiosité, sérénité, humour, etc... tous les ingrédients sont là pour un séjour parfait et tout cela dans un cadre naturel calme et magnifique.
Rajouter à cela une connaissance technique… read more
Crossing ours paths was a chance ! She brings on our project happiness, laughs and passion.
To meet Steff will mean have a great workmate, a mate of laugher and a great person. She is really motivated on what she do and really phisically strong.
She works with a big positive attitude even if the work was a bit… read more
They are easygoing, hardworkers, autonomous and mostly they have scout attitude ;)
We spend an amazing week of work, laughing, speaking spanish !
We hope to see them next year to eat one more time tomate frito !!
Feedback
Mat et Silvia sont avant tout deux personnes en or. Gentillesse, patience, curiosité, sérénité, humour, etc... tous les ingrédients sont là pour un séjour parfait et tout cela dans un cadre naturel calme et magnifique.
Rajouter à cela une connaissance technique… read more
Crossing ours paths was a chance ! She brings on our project happiness, laughs and passion.
To meet Steff will mean have a great workmate, a mate of laugher and a great person. She is really motivated on what she do and really phisically strong.
She works with a big positive attitude even if the work was a bit… read more
They are easygoing, hardworkers, autonomous and mostly they have scout attitude ;)
We spend an amazing week of work, laughing, speaking spanish !
We hope to see them next year to eat one more time tomate frito !!
