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Welcome to the Beautiful Dordogne Valley, South-Western France
One of the most picturesque regions of France, the Dordogne Valley is the perfect place to experience rural life in the French countryside.
Here, I can offer a unique opportunity for cultural immersion — a chance to live the French way of life while enjoying nature, gardening, and creative projects.
I speak both French and English in the house, and I encourage you to practice every day. At the moment, I’m planting lavender gardens and preparing the vegetable patch for autumn. There are always fun creative projects on the go — building a chicken shed from recycled timber, making bird boxes for the winter, and making metal garden sculpture from old carriage wheels .
About Me
Hello, my name is Gabrielle.
I’m Australian and have been living in France for 10 years. I moved to the countryside for a peaceful life, for my love of gardening, and the joy of renovating old houses.
I live on my own and welcome helpers nearly all year round.
Hosting has brought me so much joy over the years — I love meeting new people, learning from them, and sharing my home and lifestyle. For me, it’s not just about getting help, but also enjoying the company, cultural exchange, and friendships that come with it.
What You Can Expect
Daily opportunities to practice French with me, my friends, and locals.
Trips to local markets, castles, and towns (perfect for practicing language and tasting regional foods).
Beautiful landscapes, ideal for hiking, photography, and relaxing walks.
Hands-on experiences: gardening, DIY projects, cooking, and more.
I also have French practice books available for those who want structured learning alongside conversation.
I Look Forward to Welcoming You!
If you love nature, culture, languages, and sharing good company, I’m sure we will have a great time together. Come and enjoy the Dordogne — one of the most beautiful and inspiring parts of France.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Animals
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Gardening
Plant care
History
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Mountain
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Beautiful country side and villages .. The region has many medieval Historical castles and Villages .lots of tourist sites to visit castles and gardens and pre historic Cave sites in the Dordogne valley .
Visit famous prehistoric site at Lascaux . market towns. Learn French language. Ive got. a whole course of books to follow learning about gardening .permaculture vegetables Gardening.
Help
I am now looking for helpers from end September to November gardening planting weeding mulching cleaning out vegetables Garden, help building a chicken coup and bird boxes for winter
You will need to enjoy the outdoors.
Helpers must be neat and clean and helpful in all activities including cooking and washing up and keep the house clean and tidy.
Pleasant attitude and sociable .
Out doors "type" of people and those who are a bit fit and have done some physical tasks are more suitable . Most of the tasks are simple enough. and i can teach you many skills..read the reviews we have had a lot of fun helpers here.
..Bring some work shoes Work Gloves and old clothes as we get dirty .. and sometimes paint on them as well.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I speak French. German and English
Accommodation
A Private room with private shower toilet or shared if you come as couple or friends. Comfortable all included We have a small Gite nice wooden Chalet style a nice pool as well as river to canoe.
During the week and days you work we share cooking meals and cleaning up. We enjoy lots of good hearty Simple foods & many vegetarian style foods. Breakfast is simple coffee tea. Toasts you have at your own leisure before work commences. then lunch and dinner provided.....
On weekends you have time for yourselves . we often go to markets if they are on but , ..the time is yours to discover the region. Canoeing Hiking great for photography .
What else ...
I Can pick up from Gourdon train station on Paris to Toulouse line and Sarlat-la-Canéda train stations on the Bordeaux. To SARLAT station
contact for more help and best suggestions to getting here .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Its possible to be flexible to allow your on line work commitments we have good WIFI through out the property
Space for parking camper vans
we have a lot of suitable space for a camper van ....
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 458797845317
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4 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukáš)
Lucas came with a great attitude to learn. Lots. Of new things. As he helped us . He is a very good worker and happy to try anything he painting cleaning gardening great dog walker every day. Thank you for your help and I highly recommend to welcome Lucas into your home he is very good kind young man
Best wishes travel safe always. Gabrielle
Best wishes travel safe always. Gabrielle
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lukáš) for host
My first Workaway experience was with Gabrielle and I really enjoyed it. I stayed for 4 weeks. I learned a lot about gardening, construction, building and painting! Many things I was doing for the first time, Gabrielle explained everything, she was patient and she was working with us as well. The food was always amazing and Gabrielle was willing… read more
1 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eren beksal)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)
Luke came to help us out. in the autumn doing lots of outdoors work digging trenches. rolling up the walnuts .. he was lucky as we had such warm weather so he regularly set off on foot to discover the valley
He told us he wasn't used to doing too much physical work., but truly he was a great helper and finished many jobs for us . It was an… read more
He told us he wasn't used to doing too much physical work., but truly he was a great helper and finished many jobs for us . It was an… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I had a fantastic time with Gabi and her daughter Becky... and of course the dogs Sydney and Mimi! They live in a beautiful setting. I explored the area by foot and found lots of lovely places to visit. I especially recommend going for a swim in the nearby stream! if you have a car then you will have much more options of places to go.
Gabi has… read more
Gabi has… read more
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4 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukáš)
Lucas came with a great attitude to learn. Lots. Of new things. As he helped us . He is a very good worker and happy to try anything he painting cleaning gardening great dog walker every day. Thank you for your help and I highly recommend to welcome Lucas into your home he is very good kind young man
Best wishes travel safe always. Gabrielle
Best wishes travel safe always. Gabrielle
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lukáš) for host
My first Workaway experience was with Gabrielle and I really enjoyed it. I stayed for 4 weeks. I learned a lot about gardening, construction, building and painting! Many things I was doing for the first time, Gabrielle explained everything, she was patient and she was working with us as well. The food was always amazing and Gabrielle was willing… read more
1 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eren beksal)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)
Luke came to help us out. in the autumn doing lots of outdoors work digging trenches. rolling up the walnuts .. he was lucky as we had such warm weather so he regularly set off on foot to discover the valley
He told us he wasn't used to doing too much physical work., but truly he was a great helper and finished many jobs for us . It was an… read more
He told us he wasn't used to doing too much physical work., but truly he was a great helper and finished many jobs for us . It was an… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I had a fantastic time with Gabi and her daughter Becky... and of course the dogs Sydney and Mimi! They live in a beautiful setting. I explored the area by foot and found lots of lovely places to visit. I especially recommend going for a swim in the nearby stream! if you have a car then you will have much more options of places to go.
Gabi has… read more
Gabi has… read more
19 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host
Well...we could say soooo much about those marvelous 3 weeks spending in Dordogne ! Gabi, her daughter Becky, their two dogs and their friends let us felt at home immediately ! The place is sooooo beautiful and just near many stunning places like Domme, Castelnaud castle, La Roque Gajeac, etc.
Our accomodation was more than great, surrounded by… read more
Our accomodation was more than great, surrounded by… read more
13 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)
Louise and her friend Camilla came to stay last minute. and it was their first Workaway. experience .... These girls are such a pleasure to have around. so helpful and never a problems. they helped at my firiends house to strip off old wallpaper and paint and. to pull out weeds in the vege garden as well as clean out old sheds ..They cooked us.… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katsia) for host
I stayed with Gabrielle and Becky for two weeks in Domme, Dordogne, and felt here like home. Very hospitable and friendly family, open-minded, curious for everything new and business-oriented. I also recommend to meet Gabrielle if you're interested in construction and running hospitality business - she is very energetic and experienced in the… read more
19 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katsia)
Kasia came to help out. last minute and she. was great. helping us. at the houses. during 40 oC. heatwave was very hot work and tiring. but she helped with all tasks. Thank you. Kasia. Good safe travels.
(Very good)
17 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emiliano) for host
It was my first experience in Workaway and it was beyond every expectation. I was extremally lucky to have Gabrielle as my first hostess!
She was attentive and patient to explain me the work. I could learn with her how to construct shades, fences, gardens, vegetable gardens and walls. Besides I worked with painting and organization.
The schedule… read more
She was attentive and patient to explain me the work. I could learn with her how to construct shades, fences, gardens, vegetable gardens and walls. Besides I worked with painting and organization.
The schedule… read more
6 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
Even though Izabella has written below a feedback encompasing all that I also wished to say, my stay at Gabi was too good not to offer a 5 star feedback. Thank you for the experience Gabi! I wish you all, all the best and look forward to meeting you again!
1 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Izabella)
Isabella came to me after a few conversations as she was a little worried about her Workaway experience. I am so glad that she decided to come and help out even though she really had little experience. she was so determined just to do everything and learn new skills... I am glad to hear that she gained so much more confidence in doing physical… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Izabella) for host
I've spent one wonderful month at Gabi's and I can hardly imagine a better workaway experience.
Gabi is one of the most fair and self-disciplined people you will meet. She is a skilled builder, an amazing chef, but most importantly, a leader. She was very clear about what needed to be done, always made sure the tasks were understood and… read more
Gabi is one of the most fair and self-disciplined people you will meet. She is a skilled builder, an amazing chef, but most importantly, a leader. She was very clear about what needed to be done, always made sure the tasks were understood and… read more
23 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Emil)
Emil arrived from Germany with lots of enthusiasm and was a great helper in Garden and building come out door furniture for summer . Unfortunately he was only here 2 short weeks we did not have such good weather as it rained nearly every day but we got quite a lot done .. Thanks for your hard work and Thanks for the marzipan .. Come back some time… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Emil) for host
I stayed 2 weeks at Gabis place and it was a great experience.
Gabrielle is very welcoming and will help you with everything that you might need.
The amount of work was very fair scheduled and I worked on a big variety of projects.
We always had coffee and lunch break together, and I really enjoyed having a little chat.
Gabi knows really much… read more
Gabrielle is very welcoming and will help you with everything that you might need.
The amount of work was very fair scheduled and I worked on a big variety of projects.
We always had coffee and lunch break together, and I really enjoyed having a little chat.
Gabi knows really much… read more
18 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan)
It was the first workaway experience for Juan and Mirian, although both had done volunteer work before so they both had a good understanding about how the workaway ideal works . They both had little experience in many things but It only took a few days and they had both settled in to a good routine , at first unsure with all the routine and work… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Juan) for host
Miriam and I have spent one moth and a half at Gabrielle's place, it was our fisrt experience in WorkAway and it couldn't have been better.
We worked in differents fields and Gabrielle was always very clear about what she wanted, also the work time passed very fast and we never got bored because there were a lot of variety in the tasks to do, we… read more
We worked in differents fields and Gabrielle was always very clear about what she wanted, also the work time passed very fast and we never got bored because there were a lot of variety in the tasks to do, we… read more
26 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurence)
It was a first Workaway experience for Laurence and I enjoyed my time with her . She worked on project unfamiliar to her but. Did a beautiful job and learnt new skills . She fired in to our little group of Workaway helpers and made beautiful yummy deserts for us all to enjoy each evening .., dinner times were great fun conversations had by all of… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Laurence) for host
Gabrielle is an oustanding lady with whom it can only be worth to share some time with.
Knowledgeable in many fields, one of her greater quality could still be her Fairness ...
I had a great and enjoyable moment at her place as my first WA expérience, got to meet other sweet WA fellows as well as her best friend Patrick who does so much great work… read more
Knowledgeable in many fields, one of her greater quality could still be her Fairness ...
I had a great and enjoyable moment at her place as my first WA expérience, got to meet other sweet WA fellows as well as her best friend Patrick who does so much great work… read more
6 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Vaios) for host
I spent three productive months with Gabrielle and I really enjoyed my time there!
She made me feel welcomed from the first moment and made me part of the family. She is an excellent host with a lot of knowledge on building and decorating and is also an amazing chef.
Regarding the work, Gabrielle is always there working with you and never give… read more
She made me feel welcomed from the first moment and made me part of the family. She is an excellent host with a lot of knowledge on building and decorating and is also an amazing chef.
Regarding the work, Gabrielle is always there working with you and never give… read more
4 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Vaios)
During the Covid lockdown I was so very lucky to have Vaios come and volunteer to help me and to finish many renovations and projects before winter set in ..I cannot more highly recommend To any one, Vaios as being one of my most exceptional Workaway helpers, and I have had many over the years .
There was nothing too difficult for him he took on… read more
There was nothing too difficult for him he took on… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kérian) for host
Maria and I were hosted at Gabi's house for 2 weeks and it was excellent! The accommodation is very comfortable and as a bonus we got great tips on building and cooking. I recommend people to read well the host description: Gabriela is an energetic person and so is the work, but no worries, no professional competencies are required to do it!… read more
18 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rodolfo)
I accepted to host Rodolfo to come last minute after other workaways changed plans. And I was very lucky to get such a hard working young guy. He was always willing to help out as we were behind in chores on the property like moving stones from a paddock and pulling weeds off old walls, clean out old wood shed , he did a great job even spent the… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rodolfo) for host
Feel glad if Gabrielle chooses you to be her helper for the time. I know she receives lots of request and I ended up there by last minute. The cultural exchange was incredible. We worked, we ate together and we talked a lot. She has lots of experience in different business and life in general if that makes sense. We had lots in common to talk… read more
1 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sai sandeep)
Sandeep arrived a day late and we were worried and also thought he didn’t turn up but 2 days later he did and we were pleased to have him come and help. Especially as he had been robbed along his journey to us
He is a good hard worker. He does not have too many skills but each day he helped with moving stones from a field and painting pulling out… read more
He is a good hard worker. He does not have too many skills but each day he helped with moving stones from a field and painting pulling out… read more
(Very good)
17 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara & Alessandro)
Clara is a fantastic work away helper. From the day she arrived she was 100+ helping out doing so many different things for me .she loves to help cooking each day and doing the garden lots of painting . And she helped clean the gites and rooms for guests .. we also spent time visiting the villages and towns and she looked after everything while I… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Alessandro) for host
I'm so happy of this experience, helping Gabi and living with her went beyond every expectation!
She is such a welcoming person, she made me feel at ease from the moment she picked me up at the train station. Living with her is easy and natural because she's very easy going and positive, she's been able to make me smile (or laugh) every single… read more
She is such a welcoming person, she made me feel at ease from the moment she picked me up at the train station. Living with her is easy and natural because she's very easy going and positive, she's been able to make me smile (or laugh) every single… read more
3 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bridget)
Bridget was just a wonderful lady to have around and so helpful nothing was a problem and she always worked until the job was done .. She can just about put her hand to anything Gardening moving rocks planting weeding and a fabulous painter
Bridget is great company as well lots to chat about and help cooking and cleaning. ..... I’m looking… read more
Bridget is great company as well lots to chat about and help cooking and cleaning. ..... I’m looking… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bridget) for host
This was a great Workaway and Gabrielle is a wonderful host, you will certainly be well fed too.
My accommodation was very comfortable. The location is really pretty in the countryside.
The work was varied and I enjoyed it all. I painted the gîte, did cleaning, gardening and building renovation work.
Gabrielle guided me about what to see and… read more
My accommodation was very comfortable. The location is really pretty in the countryside.
The work was varied and I enjoyed it all. I painted the gîte, did cleaning, gardening and building renovation work.
Gabrielle guided me about what to see and… read more
10 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael & Raquel)
You have to be brave to travel in europe with only little language ability and not to speak english ... But Both Rafael & Raquel did really well with some good conversation they enjoyed themselves riding bikes around the area and they were good workers doing lots of gardening and digging moving rocks and sand and never a problem ......
They helped… read more
They helped… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rafael & Raquel) for host
We stayed at Gabrielle's house for two weeks. The place is amazing and very peaceful. We help with the construction of a vegetable garden, the garden, the painting and the renovation of the house. we can get to know the neighboring villages, Gabrielle gave us several tips. She is a very good cook. She had several very delicious dinners. We had the… read more
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
(Negative)
19 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
This was my first workaway experience ,which I enjoyed tremendously.
I was fortunate to spend 5 weeks staying on the estate and working on Gabrielle's cottage.
Gabrielle is an excellent host and superb chef , seemingly able to throw a tasty meal together in a matter of minutes.She also passed on really useful advice on different departments and… read more
I was fortunate to spend 5 weeks staying on the estate and working on Gabrielle's cottage.
Gabrielle is an excellent host and superb chef , seemingly able to throw a tasty meal together in a matter of minutes.She also passed on really useful advice on different departments and… read more
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mackenzie)
Absolute wonderful young woman , well travelled with a great attitude
Mackenzie just joined in with everything helping all day long getting things done and organized and playing with our new puppies she is an absolute delightful person to have a round and a lot of fun
Thank you Mackenzie highly recommended and come back to visit another time you… read more
Mackenzie just joined in with everything helping all day long getting things done and organized and playing with our new puppies she is an absolute delightful person to have a round and a lot of fun
Thank you Mackenzie highly recommended and come back to visit another time you… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Okay, let's start. Gabrielle has been a wonderful host.
Because this was my first experience with workaway, I fear she raised the bar really high for all upcoming host.
She treated me with pure friendliness and kindness.
Shes open minded relaxed, caring and easy-going human being. She took her time to teach new skills and working with her was… read more
Because this was my first experience with workaway, I fear she raised the bar really high for all upcoming host.
She treated me with pure friendliness and kindness.
Shes open minded relaxed, caring and easy-going human being. She took her time to teach new skills and working with her was… read more
30 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was a great help to me when he came for 3 weeks . He patiently learnt to plaster walls ... some days he wore more than was on walls but very quickly learnt how to do it and helped me finish off my loft which was a dificault job with lots of exposed beams to work around and sculpt
He also spent 2 days sanding the ceilings and walls
Good… read more
He also spent 2 days sanding the ceilings and walls
Good… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
From 25/04/18 to 08/05/18.
Sorry Gabrielle for my late feedback :)
This workaway was my first one and I really liked this experience.
Gabrielle is really welcoming and a good cooker.
The work was really varied like feeding dogs and chickens, painting, weeding, planting trees...
In week-ends we spent some times in Sarlat to see the market, I… read more
Sorry Gabrielle for my late feedback :)
This workaway was my first one and I really liked this experience.
Gabrielle is really welcoming and a good cooker.
The work was really varied like feeding dogs and chickens, painting, weeding, planting trees...
In week-ends we spent some times in Sarlat to see the market, I… read more
10 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Eric was a great work away helper. he did a lot gardening weeding some painting and planting new plants for us ..
He is also a very social able person and got on well with all of the other guests and work away helpers . Thanks Eric for all your hard work. Highly recommended and good luck with you travels .
He is also a very social able person and got on well with all of the other guests and work away helpers . Thanks Eric for all your hard work. Highly recommended and good luck with you travels .
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Giusi)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
21 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
This was my second trip to Gabbys, helping to restore her old house in Domme, I found the work varied and very interesting, replacing roof beams, framing, lime mortar pointing and tiling, anyone who goes will find her will find her a great host, not afraid to get stuck in and get the work done, the food was excellent as Gabby is a trained chef,… read more
19 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte came for 2 weeks to help prepare our holiday houses and do lots of gardening and painting ... She did a great job with out any problems and she joined in the daily activities looking after the dogs and took advantage to enjoy the beautiful area going running each day ...... was good company .. and would highly recommend her to other… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I had a fantastic time here and made new friends. The food was always excellent. I was sad to leave the place and would come back in a heartbeat.
6 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)
Jack was a great helper. and an enjoyable person to have around ..he came with little experience in renovating and building but after a month he left us with many new skills and experiences and is able to help out with just about anything ...He worked very hard at things that he was not accustomed to and with out any complaints ...Thank you Jack… read more
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
I had amazing stay with Gabrielle for a month. The work was fair and we did a variety of jobs. She has amazing knowledge of the local area so if i needed any suggestions on where to visit then she would be able to give me plenty of options. I didn't have any experience working on renovating a house but she was patient and didn't get annoyed if i… read more
3 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rosa) for host
I had a great time at Gabrielles home. The region she lives in is absolutely lovely and very worth visiting. There are many castles and markets and it's perfect to explore the region by bicycle. I could learn many new skills like concreting and sanding when helping with the renovation of her house which was a new and interesting experience for me.… read more
22 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Craig)
Holly and Craig were good company and great helpers. Unfortunately they stayed just a week but we really got quite a lot done. And I appreciated their help .....They both have a great attitude as they set off on their trip around Europe in their camper van . Thanks For all your help and happy travels .... I would highly recommend them to any… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Craig) for host
We had a fantastic time working with Gabby. We were only there for a week but could have easily stayed much longer. The accommodation and the food were both excellent, but our highlight was just getting to know Gabby and the other Workawayers. Hopefully we'll keep in touch (Craig wants a photo of his fireplace when it's all finished!)
28 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kailey & Daniel )
Kailey and Daniel were a great team with lots and Lots of Energy .... They both helped renovating cleaning plaster of old stone walls and did a great job putting up plaster board in the loft that had 200 year old crooked and bent beams but was no trouble as Daniel had great vision how to do the job ...thanks Daniel it all looks wonderful ....… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Josh & Britta) for host
We have a fabulous time with Gabrielle at this beautiful property in the Dordogne. We wish we would have stayed longer. The work was varied and manageable. The hours are very structured so allows you to make plans around that. There are some beautiful towns nearby that we rode bikes to and thoroughly enjoyed the area. Would highly recommend this… read more
26 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh & Britta)
It was only a short stay.... unfortunately . for us .... as they were great workers and good company both Josh and Britta were really good workdays....Nothing was too difficult ...they joined in and cooked great meals and special pancakes thanks Josh.... wish you both well happy travels Highly recommended .....and welcome back anytime ....
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (TIPHAINE33) for host
We enjoyed the time we spent here with Gabrielle. Varied tasks, fair work hours, and fun ! Gabrielle is a great host, always cooking amazing food, taking care of us. On our days off, she took us on the markets, in beautifull villages, garage sales, etc. Thank you again Gabrielle, wish you the best !
15 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (TIPHAINE33)
Tiphaine and Damien were great helpers when they came to stay with us for about a month ....no job was too difficult lots of gardening and renovating and trimming trees around the property.... & Tiphaine cooks delicious vegetarian food ....would highly recommend ...happy travels and welcome back anytime ...thank you.
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sydney)
Sydney was a perfect Workaway helper ...she has a lovely bright and smiley attitude ...nothing was too difficult for her ...she worked with us for a few weeks gardening , looking after swimming pools , renovating and cleaning .....she was also fantastic with looking after the 7 puppies and other animals at the property..& cleaning out the barns .… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan's stay with us was definetly too short he arrived with a big smile and a can do attitude ..nothing was ever too difficault for him. he was an absolute delight to have around ... mowing lawns cleaning pools pulling out weeds , painting shutters.... and playing with the puppies.. highly recommended and welcome back any time and we wish you… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
My time at Chateu Caudon was fantastic and everything I hoped from Workaway. The setting is fantastic and Gabrielle is a truly amazing and dedicated person who has the best attitude and a real desire to show workawayers the best of the region. A great attitude and atmosphere exists and clear instructions and guidance make the working element… read more
3 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (mp2017)
5 star rating for Paulo and Mary ....absolutely lovely couple who worked tirelessly during their time with us ....help with the spring time gardening pruning. Weeding cutting trimming and more weeding ....painted the barn doors and shutters..helped with the concrete construction of a huge terrace picked up stones moved them here and then… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (mp2017) for host
we passed 10 weeks (almost too short) here and we enjoyed it all.
dordogne is very beautiful and the property likewise.
the people we met here were all great, friendly, thoughtful, interesting and generous (including the others guests/workawayers).
we worked with gabby (a very resourceful and skillfull and "courageous" person) our host, and with… read more
dordogne is very beautiful and the property likewise.
the people we met here were all great, friendly, thoughtful, interesting and generous (including the others guests/workawayers).
we worked with gabby (a very resourceful and skillfull and "courageous" person) our host, and with… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea came to help us out for a week and was very helpful getting lots of small jobs completed ..cleaning out the old barns & painting and digging up the vege patch ....Thank you Andea and we wish him well in his travels .....
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host
Thanks to Gaby and everyone around, including the 3 dogs, i had a great time in a beautiful region. The work is physical (nothing too hard) but the tasks varied a lot (mostly outside: weeding, planting, cutting bushes, remove stones, painting etc) so there is no time to get bored!
I felt home from the beginning, i enjoyed the meal time with… read more
I felt home from the beginning, i enjoyed the meal time with… read more
16 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
Emilie was an absolute lovely lady and such a great help . She has great energy right from the moment she arrived untill she left us .we were able to get lots of jobs done painting gardening weeding moving hay it was never a problem for her happily joining in all the activities .Emilie requested to us if she could bring her small dog with her… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mike) for host
Thanks to all, especially Gabrielle, who was a great host, with clear instructions, a varied set of tasks and heaps of knowledge about the area and the building trade. I had a fantastic time, learnt many new skills (including using a washing machine!) and discovered a beautiful part of France. With the autumn colours of the trees, the honey… read more
29 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike)
It was a pleasure to host mike A very hard working and consciencious guy....and taking on new tasks for the first time ... he proved to be a great help doing all sorts of jobs around the property ..and a 5 star leaf raker.....welcome back anytime and highly recommended Work- away helper .Best wishes on your travels ...
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mason)
Mason absolutely deserves an excellent recommendation actually it should be 5 stars . As our first Workaway guest he was an absolute gem . He stayed just a week arriving after the harvest in Bordeaux ,and we wished he could have stayed with us longer. He is a hard working and conscientious young guy. Extremely polite and ever so helpful nothing… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mason) for host
I count myself as being very lucky for being able to spend a week with Gabrielle and Gerald his family in the Dordogne as their first WorkAway helper this autumn (and regret not being able to stay longer still!).
The tasks varied between some painting, feeding three very nice dogs and a billy goat (who mows the lawns) on the beautiful estate of… read more
The tasks varied between some painting, feeding three very nice dogs and a billy goat (who mows the lawns) on the beautiful estate of… read more
