Help create a sustainable sanctuary of wellness, music and organic gardening near Paris, France

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  Description

  Hello, Workawayers!
  
  We’re a multicultural family (Franco-Indian couple) with a love for creativity, sustainability, and meaningful connections. Cécile works in a bank. A passionate music enthusiast, she loves to play and create music, and you’ll often find her experimenting with instruments or jamming in her free time.
  Nishant works in e-commerce. He enjoys spending time outdoors, creating and fixing things, practicing yoga (when time allows) and Ayurvedic cooking. His love for wellness and nature is reflected in his way of life.
  Together, we share a passion for low impact travelling though our cycling trips, workaways and embracing a low-carbon, non-touristic approach to travel. Having been Workawayers ourselves, we value cultural exchange and the sense of community that these experiences bring. Now, it’s our turn to give back by inviting others to join us in our projects.
  
  We recently moved to a new home (in Conflans Sainte Honorine about 30km from centre Paris) where the main living spaces are ready, but the real adventure is just beginning. We're inviting enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking people to join us on this journey of transforming our home into a sanctuary of well-being. Together, we aim to build a sustainable and welcoming space focused on organic farming, permaculture practices, and shared experiences.It is a family home where we would like to continue hosting the workawayers and bicyclers.
  
  Our cozy home includes our friendly dog Vadoo, who will surely add joy to your stay :)
  
  Our Vision
  We see our home as a place to grow organic herbs, vegetables, and fruits while practicing sustainable and permaculture techniques with an emphasis on personal well being. Your help will be key in shaping this vision and building a self-sufficient, eco-friendly & creative environment.
  
  Projects You Can Join
  Winter Focus:
  Indoors and prep tasks for the growing season.
  Activities will include:
  Painting and renovating a room for the future workawayers (including removing the old floor and adding a new one).
  If experienced, assistance in building a new bathroom is an option.
  Preparing the garden for summer planting.
  Side projects: weeding, creating compost, cutting hay, painting tasks here & there and spending some time with the dog ! :)
  Setting up the basement as a cozy space for small gatherings, music sessions, and get-togethers.
  
  Spring / Summer Focus:
  Time to head outdoors! Activities will include:
  Starting a vegetable , herbs and fruit garden.
  Removing unneeded shrubs and planting trees.
  Continuing garden maintenance to support a productive growing season.
  In the future, we want our place plan to build a wood fired sauna and outdoor shower, which will be a relaxing addition for both travelers and for us.
  
  We cook or provide food (mostly vegetarian) and expect you to take part in the every day life of the house (taking turns to cook, clean etc.)
  
  Our long-term goal is to create a space that goes beyond our family—a community hub where creativity, sustainability, and wellness converge. Here’s what we envision:
  • Gardening Projects: Expanding our gardens to grow a variety of organic produce, herbs, and fruits while exploring permaculture practices.
  • Wellness Initiatives: Hosting yoga sessions, wellness workshops, and Ayurvedic cooking classes to promote a holistic lifestyle.
  • Music Gatherings: Turning our basement into a lively music space for jams, workshops, and concerts.
  • Cycling Community: Building a network for bicycle enthusiasts, organizing eco-friendly trips, and encouraging sustainable travel.
  • Collaborative Living: Providing spaces for travelers (Workawayers, bicyclers) and locals to share skills, stories, and experiences.
  
  What You Can Expect :
  A warm, family-oriented atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.
  Time spent with our lovable dog, who loves attention and outdoor fun.
  A mix of structured tasks and creative freedom to contribute your skills and ideas.
  The chance to connect over shared meals, music, and cultural / language exchange in a semi city setting.
  Delicious meals—maybe if you want learn how to cook some Indian Ayurvedic dishes!
  In free time, exploration in the areas around Conflans Sainte Honorine and Paris (which is around 40 minutes with a direct train). If you'd like to join us as a workawayer,please start your message with "Namaste"when you are writting to us. We do not own a car but the train station is reachable by foot (around 15min) and we can lend you a bicycle to explore the region.
  
  We welcome people of all skill levels. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a gardening aficionado, or simply curious about sustainable living, we’d love to host you. Let’s create something amazing together!
  
  Drop us a message if this sounds like your kind of adventure—we can’t wait to hear from you! 🌱✨

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Self development

  

  Sustainability

  

  Technology

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Camping

  

  Mountain

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Culinary practice exchange (Indian & French food) , Lanuage exchange (French, English, German, Hindi) , Yoga and meditation, music, local events and museums, brewing, baking

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  Help

  Gardening, renovation, painting, creativity, language exchange, learning cuisines from different cultures, woodwork.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  We live in a small cozy home, currently we are offering a small room where we can host 2 people at the same time. The bathroom, toilet and kitchen will be shared with the family.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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