The sun rises behind dark hills, casting a golden glow over mist-covered valleys and leafless trees, painting the sky with warm orange and soft yellow hues.
Two people relax at a table under a large umbrella, outside a colorful rustic house, surrounded by greenery and blooming tree, enjoying a sunny day together.
A small, shaggy brown pony grazes on a green grassy lawn in front of a charming rustic house with orange walls and a palm tree nearby.
Two donkeys stand in a grassy field at sunset, with vibrant skies and mountains in the distance, creating a peaceful and picturesque rural scene.
A sunny garden with green grass, various trees, and bushes. Wooden pallets and mulch beds are scattered, with young plants growing in the foreground. Peaceful atmosphere.
This image shows the interior of a greenhouse with green shade netting overhead, diverse plants growing in rows, and sunlight filtering through the structure. Gardening supplies are visible.
This image shows a thriving vegetable garden with various plants and flowers. Large trees provide shade, and gardening tools and supplies are scattered around in the background.
The image shows three cats, two with light-colored fur and one with dark-colored fur, sitting on a couch, with the cat on the left looking at the camera.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a field of green grass, a small pond, and a tree, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.
The image shows a group of horses grazing in a field, with a few trees and a fence visible in the background. The horses are surrounded by a grassy area.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a hammock, a table, and a bench, surrounded by trees and greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
A person stands by a roaring campfire at night, sparks flying upward. A rustic table in the foreground holds food, drinks, and a lantern, creating ambiance.
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Enjoy life in the heart of the Ariège and join us at our small place, in the Pyrenees, France

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    Hi there !
    We are a small french-dutch couple: Eric (60, Fr) and Sascha (52, NL). Until recently we shared the house with Simon (18, Fr-NL) and Eric's mother (99, Fr) and lived happily together.
    We have 3 cats, 2 donkeys and 3 icelandic horses, one of them quite old: 37 ! We hope to extending our animal-family with a few chicken and maybe some goats (cheese!) one day, but probably only if we find a couple (or single person) with a similar or compatible project so we can share the work and harvests, on a long term.

    Our farm with organic fruit orchard, quite a big vegetable garden and greenhouse is situated in the middle of 6 hectares of pastures and forest, just near the village of La Bastide de Sérou in the Ariège (Pyrenees). Even though we are close to the village, the site is very quiet with a nice view all around the house.

    We feel concerned about the environment and make our choices for materials and gardening as much as possible in accordance. Our meals are simple, nourishing and mostly vegetarian and organic.

    We have always lots of things to do; sometimes we work hard and often all day long. We really appreciate workawayers being interested in our daily life and having a dynamic and independent attitude as well for the work as for the daily shared housework (helping around the meals (set the table, doing dishes, or cooking), and cleaning of common spaces). We expect you to be independent for your spare time and when we're not around. For a complete integration and a real immersion we ask a minimum stay of 2 weeks.

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    Bonjour!
    Nous sommes une petite famille franco-néerlandaise: Eric (60, Fr) Sascha (52, NL).
    Jusqu'à récemment, Simon (18, Fr-NL) et la mère d'Eric (99, Fr) vivaient avec nous en famille.
    Nous avons 3 chats, 2 ânes et 3 chevaux islandais, dont un papy de 37 ans. Nous espérons agrandir notre famille animale avec des poules et quelques chèvres (fromage!) dans quelque temps, mais probablement seulement si nous trouvons un couple ou personne seule avec un projet agricole similaire ou compatible.

    Notre ferme, avec verger et
    un assez grand potager bio avec serre, est situé au milieu de 6 hectares de prairie et de bois, juste à côté (5 min) du village de La Bastide de Sérou en Ariège (Pyrénées). Malgré la proximité avec le village, nous sommes au calme avec une belle vue tout autour de la maison.

    Nous nous sentons concernés par l'écologie et faisons les choix de matériaux et jardinage en fonction tant que possible. Nos repas sont simples, nourrissants et le plus souvent végétariens et bio.

    Nous avons toujours des choses à faire, et travaillons parfois dur et souvent toute la journée. Nous nous réjouissons de workawayers qui sont intéressés dans notre vie quotidienne et avec une attitude dynamique et autonome quant au travail, ainsi qu'aux tâches de la vie collective (aide autour des repas (mettre la table, faire la vaisselle, ou cuisine), et l'entretien des espaces communs). Pendant les temps libres nous attendons des workers qu'ils soient indépendants pour leurs activités. Pour une bonne intégration et complète immersion, nous demandons un séjour de minimum 2 semaines.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Here you can:
    - Share our family all day life, as a member,
    - Participate on eventual outings at friends,
    - Have a walk at the Thursday morning local market with many local and organic products,
    - Exchange about renovating technics, gardening (organic/dynamic/permaculture).
    - Receive help for learning french, dutch or english.
    - Enjoy the presence of the cats, donkeys and horses who are always willing to cuddle!

    We bake our bread, make yoghurt, kefir (fruit), chutneys, pickles,... you are welcome to assist !
    We like making music (piano, guitar, singing, "contre-bassine").

    We live on the foothill of the Pyrenees in the Ariège with a nice view on the mountains. Many possibilities for walking and biking tours (we can lend you a bike). The 'Voie Verte' (almost flat biking path) between Saint Girons and Foix passes through our village.
    20 Minutes' drive from Le Mas d'Azil with it's fabulous cave;
    20 minutes' drive from Foix with its fortress castle;
    30 minutes' drive from Saint Girons with its very nice and special Saturday morning market.
    Hitch-hiking is very common and easy in this area.

    Ici vous pourrez:
    - Faire partie de notre quotidien en faisant partie de la famille,
    - Participer à d'éventuelles sorties (événements ou chez des amis)
    - Faire une virée au marché du village, avec des produits locaux et bio (le jeudi matin),
    - Échanger avec nous à propos des techniques de rénovation, jardinage (bio/dynamique/permaculture),
    - Recevoir de l'aide pour apprendre le français, le néerlandais ou l'anglais,
    - Profiter de la présence de nos chats, ânes et chevaux, toujours prêts à accueillir des câlins.
    Nous faisons le pain, le yaourt, du kéfir, des chutneys, pickles et autres conserves... bienvenu si tu veux apprendre!
    Nous aimons faire de la musique (piano, guitare, chant, contre-bassine).

    Nous habitons dans le piémont des Pyrénées Ariégeoises avec vue sur la montagne. Il y a des balades à pied ou en vélo (nous pouvons prêter un vélo) à faire. La 'voie verte' entre Foix et Saint Girons traverse notre village.
    Nous nous trouvons (en voiture) à
    - 20 minutes du Mas d'Azil avec sa magnifique grotte (et souffleur de verre, 'Affabuloscope',..);
    - 20 minutes de Foix avec son château fort;
    - 30 minutes de Saint Girons son marché spécial et fort en ambiance (Samedi matin)
    Faire de auto-stop est très commun et facile par ici.

  • Help

    Help

    For this summer we are looking for a responsible, mature person with some experience in gardening and with horses or donkeys, to help us with:
    - maintenance of the vegetable garden (watering, harvesting, planting, weeding,...)
    - maintenance of the land (bushmowing, check on fences)
    - taking care of the horses and donkeys, muck out
    And always a variety of other possibilities !

    We're also looking for a house sitting: discover what it's like to run a small farm for a few days (2 to 4) on your own !

    Please be aware that summer can be very hot and therefore the best working time is in the morning.

    We prefer french-speaking or willing to learn french workawayers (but is not a no-go).

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    Pour cet été, nous recherchons une personne responsable et mature avec un minimum d'expérience dans le jardinage et avec des chevaux ou des ânes, pour nous aider avec :
    - l'entretien d'un grand potager (arrosage, récolte, plantation, désherbage, ...)
    - l'entretien du terrain (débroussaillage, entretien clôtures)
    - prendre soin des chevaux et des ânes, ramasser le crottin

    Nous cherchons aussi un gardiennage de maison (et animaux et plantes): découvrez ce que c’est que de gérer une petite ferme pendant quelques jours (2 à 4) par vous-même !

    Comme l’été peut être très chaud ici, le meilleur moment pour travailler est souvent le matin 😎

    Nous préférons une personne parlant le français ou motivée pour l'apprendre.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Accomodation in a private "chalet" bedroom (with wash basin) attached to the house. Private bathroom at 20m in another building.

    Possibility to have your independence for the cooking/kitchen depending on the period of your stay.


    Hébergement dans une chambre 'chalet' (avec lavabo) privée, attachée à la maison. Salle d'eau privée à 20m, dans un autre bâtiment.

    Possibilité de d'avoir son indépendance au niveau de la cuisine en fonction de la période.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Les chiens ne sont pas admis...

    Dogs are not accepted...

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The sun rises behind dark hills, casting a golden glow over mist-covered valleys and leafless trees, painting the sky with warm orange and soft yellow hues.
Two people relax at a table under a large umbrella, outside a colorful rustic house, surrounded by greenery and blooming tree, enjoying a sunny day together.
This image shows the interior of a greenhouse with green shade netting overhead, diverse plants growing in rows, and sunlight filtering through the structure. Gardening supplies are visible.

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