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Description
March 2026 projects
planning to do a big push to finish the house, I need help with...
In the House
- building bookcases and window seats from recovered wood
- finishing painting and kitting out bedroom & bathrooms
- painting shutters and doors
- fixing my old but still good Apple Mac Tower
In the Garden
- planting and organising the small east garden to make it a perfect lunch location for us
- sowing seeds & managing cuttings for the larger flower & veg gardens
- prepping the veg garden
- prepping the flower beds
- renovating garden furniture
In General:
I am renovating a house in France in the Lot department, I do most things myself. My two hectares is being converted into a flower garden, vegetable garden, woodland area etc. I have two cats, and some chickens. In the summer we are fairly self-sufficient. The weather is glorious and the relaxed attitudes here is lovely. There is much to do so I am looking for volunteers that can help.
I enjoy people with open minds, independent, and with initiative. Read on to find out more...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Events & social
Art & design
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Performing arts
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am in lovely rural France, the wildlife here is fab so if you like open space and nature this is perfect. I am doing so much stuff there is lots to learn so this should be a benefit to both to me and you. Being English I speak English at home, but we are surrounded by French locals so you can improve both launguages. I am a good cook and love all types of cuisine so you will eat well.
Help
HELPING
Always need help with the vegetable garden and creating the flower garden. I am especially interested in connecting with volunteers that have horticultural knowledge so that I can also improve my knowledge.
Good DIYer? Lots of tasks including helping me:
I have an idea to turn the south field into a garden or a food forest. If you have some ideas and want to contribute let me know.
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ABOUT YOU
I need volunteers as funds are limited but I do not regard my volunteers as 'slaves' I try to match the help and hours with what is acceptable and interesting to them.
I would love someone that is interested in food and drink.
One person or a couple, any age, I love people with experience and stories to tell so that usually means late 20's plus, but I am open to all ideas. I am omniverous but don't eat meat that often so am very happy being vegetarian, I am passionate about good food.
I am also interested in a permaculture and-or food forest partner.
Everything is negotiable. I prefer someone looking for a longer stay - usually I suggest a trial for two weeks and then continue after if we are all happy.
The hours are negotiable and unique to each arrangement. Generally, people do tasks 4-5 hours daily and not at weekends - or at least a lazy Sunday. In the hot weather, doing tasks first thing in the morning is best, especially if we are outside, then lunch and a pause, and possibly another session later in the day. So much depends on the weather and your own preferences so we generally work it out and it is likely about 20 hours a week - some people I can't stop so they do more, but I don't expect that.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I want to improve my French, I love language and get so frustrated that I can't always say what i really want to. I can help with English spoken and written - also all sorts of computer-related stuff
Accommodation
The house is not finished but perfectly liveable. You will have your own space with a good double bed, mattress and linen and an adjacent loo; I can also accommodate a camper van or similar if that is your preference.
I prepare lunch and dinner for my volunteers, you do as you wish for breakfast - there is always homemade bread, jams and marmalades plus other things in the fridge, cake and biscuit tins.
What else ...
As we are rural there are all the outdoor activities such as walking, birdwatching, riding, cycling etc. We are also very close to the Lot river where you can swim, fish, and canoe. And, of course, there are the vineyards. There are fantastic markets here and a lot of medieval history and architecture. There is a ceramicist who gives classes just up the road. You are welcome to borrow a bicycle.
We are about 40 minutes from Cahors, just over an hour from Bergerac, 2ish hours from Toulouse, and Bordeaux is 3 and a bit hours away.
A little more about me: I realised that hosts aren't really asked to describe themselves so you, as a volunteer, have no idea about my personality or interests, other than how I present this profile, so I have added this section so you get an idea about who I am as a person.
I am energetic, creative and gregarious (mostly). In my working life, I was a freelance business analyst & change consultant. I also had a tango school for 20 years where I taught, had visiting teachers, exhibitions, parties, and latterly other disciplines such as swing, yoga, pilates etc. I am a generalist and can turn my hand to most things. I have almost every tool and equipment needed for most things from kitchen to garden to building to sewing. I love the arts and nature, music and games, reading and gardening. I find I am drawn to creative people, but enjoy any open-minded, free-ranging conversation with anyone. I am a pacifist, I don't like tobacco (but you can choose how you kill yourself!) or the nuclear industry. I am green and try to do everything organic.
So, I am a little bit of everything, and I look forward to meeting you and sharing a little of our journey together.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have satellite internet & wifi that excellent, but the phone signal here is somewhat inconsistent so calls can be frustrating unless you use internet and wifi.
Space for parking camper vans
Can accommodate anything you are likely to have, power no problem. Despite still being in renovation mode there are good water and loo facilities, and washing machine.
Can possibly accept pets
Can accommodate a horse in the south field. A cat or dog is possible providing they are good with chickens and my three cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
The Chickens
I have a small toupe of Hamborgs and Barnevelders. They are very amusing and lay beautiful eggs
Lilli
Picallili has a big personality, very independent she is very loyal to me. She chooses if, and when, she speaks to others. She doesn't like dogs! (on the right)
Filou
A charming boy, not intelligent but very loving. He tolerates dogs. (on the left)
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Sputnik absolutely adored her — he bonded with Liz straight… read more
Liz is an incredible host and a wonderful person. My accommodations were lovely and comfortable, and Liz is an excellent cook (especially her Indian food). I spent most of my time helping out in the garden and around the yard; the work was reasonable, tailored to… read more
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Sputnik absolutely adored her — he bonded with Liz straight… read more
Liz is an incredible host and a wonderful person. My accommodations were lovely and comfortable, and Liz is an excellent cook (especially her Indian food). I spent most of my time helping out in the garden and around the yard; the work was reasonable, tailored to… read more
Liz is pro active in seeking out Workaway profiles ,
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I was very glad to visit you!!
And I am truly grateful for this amazing journey that continues to unfold for me. Thanks to your attention to detail and your desire to share your knowledge, I am reconsidering my attitude towards many things. This is especially true when it comes to eating))
And I also love your desserts ♡
My journey, like… read more
on arrival (late at night) liz was very welcoming an even cooked us a meal.
liz is a fantastic cook,we enjoyed every meal
very patient an understanding an a pleasure to be around.
liz has amazing storys of her life an her future plans are inspiring.
if you are lucky enough to work here then u have hit the… read more
This couple are talented, good fun, responsible and respectful. They arrived for two weeks and stayed for four, they know how to do all sorts of things related to renovation and decoration. Marine is a champion painter, while she taped and stirred and brushed and rolled Willie cleaned the pointing in the chimney… read more
The work he did included… read more
Firstly there's the work which is interesting and varied - lot's of fun projects . Then there's the area itself: lovely rolling tree-covered hills, hiding ' blink and you'll miss them' villages started… read more
He did some work digging in the garden.
