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I'm Zoë, hosting for over 15 years and happy to help you enjoy the dynamism of Workaway! Ready to welcome you and share a bit of Normandy life. I ask for your help around the house, kitchen garden and with créative projects but you will not be asked to help with tasks related directly to the microfarm business because thats how workaway wants me to word this!
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
House sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about creating edible landscapes and enjoy their delicous produce. Take some time to continue designing your life using the principles of permaculture and reflect on how they are used here. Get inspired by the historical wealth of the region and its natural beauty.
Help
Mostly garden help required with lots of small creative projects on the go. Monday thru Thursday 5hrs per day, Friday morning is for a house clean leaving you free to discover the area or relax during the weekends. Bring your own gloves, a song, a recipe from your homeland and a great big smile - we'll have an awesome time!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
A room in the house, a cosy cloud caravan or pitch a tent or a hamac in the garden!
What else ...
Please let us know if you have any special needs, dietary or otherwise. We are 300m from the centre of the town of Avranches so all amenities and transport is very accessible. Safe journeying!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Can possibly accept pets
1 dog or cat or donkey!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 469578328213
Feedback (25)
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Analaura)
This sister is going places! Analauras openess was remarkable and our exchange was truly enriching. Observant and with time, confidently interactive - helping with harvesting, cooking incredible chilean food, redecorating one of the helpers rooms, my 50th birthday party... the list goes on and with every activity or task we took great pleasure in… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Maya is brimming with energy and passion. Quickly integrating into the team onsite and the local community, she is a gem who is thoroughly cherished here! Stimulating ideas, spontaneous dance offs and riotous laughter she has a very balanced approach to life and great at sharing her experiences. Happy in the garden and very effective, Maya was a… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
In July I spent two beautiful weeks with Zoe and Julian. It was my first time in France and now all I want to do is... come back!!!! Zoe welcomed me with open heart and as soon as I entered the farm I felt like in my soul garden.
This place has an interesting effect on you. If you're open to it, you'll grow mentally, spiritually and you have an… read more
This place has an interesting effect on you. If you're open to it, you'll grow mentally, spiritually and you have an… read more
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Barely surviving on expectation and blame. No other references for ALL his experience - telling!
(Negative
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1 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
I arrived late afternoon and learned that the two other workawayers who were supposed to be with me, had left earlier, each one for personal reasons - I was then to be the only workawayer to work with Zoe, which was a problem for me, as the profile pictures and text and vibe clearly reflect a community, collective experience. I went and told Zoe… read more
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(4.7)
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(4.7)
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(4.7)
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Analaura)
This sister is going places! Analauras openess was remarkable and our exchange was truly enriching. Observant and with time, confidently interactive - helping with harvesting, cooking incredible chilean food, redecorating one of the helpers rooms, my 50th birthday party... the list goes on and with every activity or task we took great pleasure in… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Maya is brimming with energy and passion. Quickly integrating into the team onsite and the local community, she is a gem who is thoroughly cherished here! Stimulating ideas, spontaneous dance offs and riotous laughter she has a very balanced approach to life and great at sharing her experiences. Happy in the garden and very effective, Maya was a… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
In July I spent two beautiful weeks with Zoe and Julian. It was my first time in France and now all I want to do is... come back!!!! Zoe welcomed me with open heart and as soon as I entered the farm I felt like in my soul garden.
This place has an interesting effect on you. If you're open to it, you'll grow mentally, spiritually and you have an… read more
This place has an interesting effect on you. If you're open to it, you'll grow mentally, spiritually and you have an… read more
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Barely surviving on expectation and blame. No other references for ALL his experience - telling!
(Negative)
1 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
I arrived late afternoon and learned that the two other workawayers who were supposed to be with me, had left earlier, each one for personal reasons - I was then to be the only workawayer to work with Zoe, which was a problem for me, as the profile pictures and text and vibe clearly reflect a community, collective experience. I went and told Zoe… read more
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lenas visit, followed by another visit later in the year, was an enriching and deeply moving experience. We have a lot in common and she is a bastion of energy, intent, warmth and compassion. Very capable and self motivated, she took on all sorts of varied tasks mostly in the garden where she was in heaven and it showed! Putting our hands in the… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Brooke)
Brooke is a gem and highly motivated. Cycling around the country on her own between studies, she is independant, resourceful, fun and knoweldgeable, ready to put her hand to anything and picking things up quickly along the way. Autonomous, yet a fun part of the team, Brooke (Bubu) was easy to welcome and hard to say goodbye to. Thanks Brooke,… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (AaronK04)
Aaron has a lot to offer, intelligent, present, observant and ready to step in to the unknown! He was very brave as he arrived on the busiest weekend of the year here and jumped right in whether helping with the garden, cooking a meal for the homecrew, welcoming visitors and friends or offering up his unique perspective for consideration.… read more
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (AaronK04) for host
As this was my first Workaway experience, I was excited to see what it would be like. To be honest, it can feel a little overwhelming at first, but Zoe and Julian made these two summer weeks a great introduction to French culture. I finally had the chance to really "live in the moment" - something that is often hard to achieve, but here it came… read more
1 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sixten) for host
Beautiful place, beautiful people, beautiful ideas.
I hade a great time staying with Zoe and Julian. Truly inspiring.
Thank you for everything <3
I hade a great time staying with Zoe and Julian. Truly inspiring.
Thank you for everything <3
31 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sixten)
Oh I can't believe it took me soooo long too write about someone soooo nice.... coz Sixten is à beautiful soûl with à multitude of talents! Helping comes naturally as does self care and personal best... Im lucky, another truly inspiring traveller choosing our door for more mutually fulfilling exchange. Hope all well, gros bisouz de nous xx
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Siri Stoklund) for host
What a start! I went to the Farm for my first ever WorkAway, and have had an absolutely amazing month there. The garden truly has magic, as do the people and animals who all have a part to play in this permaculture paradise.
Zoë makes sure you get to do a variety of tasks, so the days are always varied and you get to literally put your hands into… read more
Zoë makes sure you get to do a variety of tasks, so the days are always varied and you get to literally put your hands into… read more
26 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Siri Stoklund)
Siri is wise beyond her years and this is reflected in not only her humour but her skill and adaptability. Ready to turn her hand at any of the projects onsite, her meticulous nature meant that everything was done to à more than satisfactory level. A team player though perfectly indépendant Siri is à joyful, capable and valued helper. Highly… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuen Shun & Cho Lok)
An inspirational couplé out to discover as many tools as possible to bring home to Hong Kong and put them to good use preserving their cultural héritage. Such à noble journey and such chevaliers of the heart. Plenty of good energy put to every task, plenty of good recipes, plenty of good laughs. I look forward to hearing about what comes next.… read more
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host
Zoe was kind enough to take me in for the week on short notice, and I couldn't have been more thrilled to arrive at her wonderful site, bursting with beautiful plants and beautiful beings. I stayed in the cloud caravan and had the most peaceful and comfortable time in there.
Zoe has hugely extensive knowledge on everything planty and it was so… read more
Zoe has hugely extensive knowledge on everything planty and it was so… read more
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Susannah) for host
The farm is run and surrounded by wonderful, open and supportive people! I had an amazing time helping out and getting to be a part of their paradise on earth.
Very fair and accurate to the profile, and open communication and feedback is encouraged by Zoe, I felt very safe and welcome in their home, and comfortable with my workload/ boundaries.… read more
Very fair and accurate to the profile, and open communication and feedback is encouraged by Zoe, I felt very safe and welcome in their home, and comfortable with my workload/ boundaries.… read more
18 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Moritz Alexander) for host
I stayed at the farm for over 6 weeks and it has been an amazing time. The location and the versatile work in the beautiful garden were already great, but what let me stay for 3 more weeks than initially planned were the people and community. I got introduced to many great friends and family members of Zoe´s and over time got to witness more and… read more
26 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bob) for host
Hey Zoe and Lucien,
You have been one of my best and most interesting weeks of 2022. I am so happy I came to visit and help you guys.
From the first moment, you opened your place, animals, and all of your friends for me. I found this super warm.
The chats, work, and time we spent together did me really well. I loved feeding the animals in the… read more
You have been one of my best and most interesting weeks of 2022. I am so happy I came to visit and help you guys.
From the first moment, you opened your place, animals, and all of your friends for me. I found this super warm.
The chats, work, and time we spent together did me really well. I loved feeding the animals in the… read more
28 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bob)
Bobs beautiful inside and out! Consciously participating all of the time and generous enough to take on the whole place to give us a few days out! Living from the heart and spreading love - thanks Bob
(Excellent)
17 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie)
Hi Lucie - thankyou for your wonderful feedback, I am so happy that you got to imbibe yourself with the Power of the Farm and you really did put in a lot of effort - more than was asked for and with real care. It was just lovely to see you so happy in the garden and willing to get to know all the plants - so great thanks from all of us, plants… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host
I feel sincerely lucky and grateful about my stay at Zoe's. Her place is a joyful living ecosystem for humans, animals and plants who meet beautifully. There is so much to learn and to do about botanic, gardening, farming! This farm is an unusual story and such an inspiring project for those wandering for an alternative way of living. Zoe is this… read more
23 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eva & Sigurd) for host
Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home, Zoe and Julien!
I have grown and learnt so much about myself, plants and life from spending these 3 weeks at the farm. The place is truly a little paradise, and the entire lifestyle and atmosphere has inspired me so much.
Zoe and Julien spread so much love to the people, animals and plants… read more
I have grown and learnt so much about myself, plants and life from spending these 3 weeks at the farm. The place is truly a little paradise, and the entire lifestyle and atmosphere has inspired me so much.
Zoe and Julien spread so much love to the people, animals and plants… read more
3 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Trevor)
Alright Treasure!
A joy to have around, high energy and very willing to put his hand to anything. Thankyou for all your efforts and of course your world famous kettlecorn!!!
Good luck out there - bisou bisou
A joy to have around, high energy and very willing to put his hand to anything. Thankyou for all your efforts and of course your world famous kettlecorn!!!
Good luck out there - bisou bisou
(Very good)
10 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Trevor) for host
I stayed with Zoe for over a month and was able to do so much! She has created an amazing space that enables not only the local community but people from all over Europe and the world to really create something amazing. I did a lot of varied and exciting work, got to sleep in an amazing tent, ate and cooked wonderful food from the garden, and… read more
3 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
What a sweety! Ready for pretty much anything, on a real adventure and hungry to learn so invite her in - thankyou Rachel - good luck with 'la suite'
Bisouz de nous tous
Bisouz de nous tous
(Very good)
7 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
This Workaway was an absolute joy! From the first day, I felt welcomed by Zoe, Julien, and their many friends and family who are never far away. There is a great community around the farm so it’s possible to meet many interesting people from the area. Zoe and Julien are so kind; I really appreciated their help planning trips around the area and… read more
3 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoé & Takuto)
PowerTeam - if you have the joyous luck to be contacted by this fab couple, open your door!
Quick to learn, high energy and fun to be with - thankyou both for all your efforts - we sooooo look forward to discovering your garden once you find it!! xx
Quick to learn, high energy and fun to be with - thankyou both for all your efforts - we sooooo look forward to discovering your garden once you find it!! xx
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
Hi Zoe and Julien,
Although short, it was a wonderful week on your farm in Avranches. For my first Workaway experience it was ideal. I loved the variety of tasks and got to see how harmoniously a permaculture garden functions. Zoe has worked very hard to create something amazing here. Julien and Zoe are AMAZING cooks , so big ups there!
I had a… read more
Although short, it was a wonderful week on your farm in Avranches. For my first Workaway experience it was ideal. I loved the variety of tasks and got to see how harmoniously a permaculture garden functions. Zoe has worked very hard to create something amazing here. Julien and Zoe are AMAZING cooks , so big ups there!
I had a… read more
9 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Albeit short, Miriams stay was energising for us all. Her buoyancy, enthusiasm and adaptability meant we were able to cover a multitude of tasks throughout the week. This helped her to get a real taste of everything and I got another few steps ahead in a lot of areas - fun, simple, easy! Kindest thanks to you Miriam
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie)
With every day that passed and every 'more delicious than the last' vegan cake that Amelie baked you could see/hear/feel her growing and it was a joy - really applied herself in the garden and we managed to get around alot of subjects/areas during her short stay that were useful to us both. When everyone feels mutually enriched - thats when you… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
I am still overwhelmed by all the things I experienced the past 10 days at Zoe´s. It is incredible how much can happen in less than two weeks. I didn't just learned a lot about plants, how to treat or eat them right :). It's the people that are special about this place. All the people I have met there gave me so many ideas about how to live, that… read more
9 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Amélie)
Amelie is smart, capable and open-minded. Ready for pretty much any of the varied tasks at hand, she got into the thick of it with a smile on her face and made it very easy to welcome her in to our home. Wishing you luck in Norway - hope you find 'free food for all' solutions - thanks for your presence
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Paula is a very competent all rounder and was fun to be around. Her friendly spirit and very caring nature meant she was a very conscious and observant member of the team whilst she was here - autonomous too when needed and always a fantatsic smile, a song, a laugh. Only to be recommended - warmest hugs from us all
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host
I spent two weeks at the farm this summer and had an amazing time; Zoe made me feel at home and gave lots of encouragement about my work. She has an incredible energy that's quite contagious - local journalist and TV crew visited while I was there! I enjoyed my jobs: weeding and pruning, helping in the kitchen and on the campsite; Zoe also has a… read more
25 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Priyanka)
Pri you are simply a pleasure and your enthusiasm for whatever was at hand was just perfect. I know it was a short stay but I'm so pleased with everything that we managed to do and all you managed to discover - enriching for us both - we will see you again. Warmest of hugs from us all xx
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Priyanka) for host
Im so blown away by my experience! I had a varied number of tasks from clearing a patch of ground, painting the greenhouse and working on the poster here campaign all of which was smooth sailing. Im amazed at the warmth and hospitality at the farm, thank you so much Zoe for having me there! For also taking the time to patiently explain to me… read more
22 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Saskia)
Saskia you are a treat - educated and hands on, observant and interested, funny and kind - thankyou for all your input, energy and generosity. You are only to be recommended! Hugs n thanks from us all
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hela) for host
Chère Zoe,
Cher Ange,
Chère princesse,
Chère belle âme,
Tellement je t'aime.
Je suis restée chez Zoe 2 semaines durant le mois de mai 2019. C'était l'une des meilleures expériences de ma vie. Une vie simple, pleine de bonheur, de convivialité, de chaleur, de sensibilité humaine, de partage, d'entraide, d'amour, de sincérité et de… read more
Cher Ange,
Chère princesse,
Chère belle âme,
Tellement je t'aime.
Je suis restée chez Zoe 2 semaines durant le mois de mai 2019. C'était l'une des meilleures expériences de ma vie. Une vie simple, pleine de bonheur, de convivialité, de chaleur, de sensibilité humaine, de partage, d'entraide, d'amour, de sincérité et de… read more
4 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hela)
Joy and smarts - this lady is on it so open your door! Thanks n love x
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rabie)
Easygoing, joyful and full of grace - Nicholas and Rabie are tenacious helpers with infectious laughter - open your door! Love n thanks
(Very good)
4 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Easygoing, joyful and full of grace - Nicholas and Rabie are tenacious helpers with infectious laughter - open your door! Love n thanks
(Very good)
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isa & Insa)
You ladies rock! Talk about jumping out of your comfort zone - you were up for trying all of it and you did it all so well. You both really helped get some velocity going in the garden and were meticulous with everthing you did be it the wall clearing, the pond masonry, the cleaning and sorting! You made great Danish food - made us laugh - you… read more
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isa & Insa) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it could't have been better! Zoe and her family are absolutely lovely people, who makes you feel at home the second you step into their house. The work was really interesting and we learned a lot of new things about permaculture, the varieties of plants and how to use them in the best way possible.… read more
30 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Thank you for this lovely message, warm hugs back. Zoe, I really appreciated the fun company and your attentiveness to me and how you could make my time more worthwile like surfing (or try to haha), introducing me to other people and taking me to places. The work was varied enough and I felt like i had plenty options to choose things I enjoyed,… read more
29 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Thanks for being the first fab helper of the year - you were a great help in the garden and a wonderful person to be around - a very experienced workawayer! Warm hugs from us all x
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lita & Ryan) for host
Zoe was an amazing person to Workaway with. She has so much knowlege about nature & is always willing to answer questions along the way. A super community-orriented person, family, and friends. Definetly more of what the world needs.
Thank you for everything Zoe <3
Thank you for everything Zoe <3
9 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lita & Ryan)
Just the cutest newlyweds - genuine, sharing, thoughtful and very in love! The most wonderful energy to have onsite - safe journeying, thanks and hugs to you both xx
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Premysl) for host
I spent three weeks at Zoes house trying to repair, what was already waiting for me for years. I really enjoy the time being together with Zoe and Julien. They are very nice people with open heart. I felt Zoe like my sister. And I don´t have many sisters like this. Thanks
7 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sofía & Martin) for host
It was our first Workaway experience and it was awesome! Shared with Zoe and family really great moments! We worked and learned so many things, and in a very friendly enviroment. Zoe's project is a lovely one and very motivating. The farm, the forest garden, the animals and humans in this place are just lovely! Thank Zoe, Julian and Charly! You… read more
13 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (SEBASTIEN)
Je ne peux pas faire plus que 5 étoiles????? Si vous avez l'opportunité de rencontrer et partager avec Seb et JP vous êtes véritablement gâter!!! It was like having my brother onsite - capable, autonomous, fun and very talented - thanks Seb for adding so much to paradise! Hugs n hairballs xxx
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (SEBASTIEN) for host
Amazing!!!!
J'ai passé deux semaines magnifiques en votre compagnie les amis.
Votre petite ferme est un vrai oasis avec une vue imprenable sur le mont Saint Michel.
Zoé ta salade est vraiment POWER!!
Première fois que je mangeais des fleurs!!
Les mots me manquent pour résumer cette expérience et pour vous remercier.
Vous resterez graver dans ma… read more
J'ai passé deux semaines magnifiques en votre compagnie les amis.
Votre petite ferme est un vrai oasis avec une vue imprenable sur le mont Saint Michel.
Zoé ta salade est vraiment POWER!!
Première fois que je mangeais des fleurs!!
Les mots me manquent pour résumer cette expérience et pour vous remercier.
Vous resterez graver dans ma… read more
22 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
First of all, thanks again for having me for this short time Zoe :) I really enjoyed staying at your Power-Salad Garden/Paradise! You have so many exciting things planned for your place and a great vision for the future, that really inspired me a lot. I can't wait for the book to be published ;)
All the best and until next time!
All the best and until next time!
18 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
Nicole, although your stay was short it was lovely to have you here for a week - Full on June fruit picking wouldnt have been the same without you! Was lovely to have a team of very capable, creative and enthusiastic women onsite - thanks for your help
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fenna)
Fenna - youre a joy! Easygoing, enthusiastic and caring - thankyou for taking some time with us. P.S. The cats miss you! x
(Excellent)
