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Description
Lost in the middle of 14 000 ha of forest, we live and run a non profit association who promote autonomy and also a small campsite.
Being volunteers ourselves for a few years around the world, we're also happy to host.
Christophe is chef cuisine by profession and he also got experience in eco construction (working in this field for a few years). He has two boys (9 and 11 years old) who live part time with us.
Liz joined Christophe in 2021. She is a social worker, Chinese energetic therapist and artist.
Stunning scenery, friendly and relaxing atmosphere, originality, home-made, permaculture, conviviality are just a few key-words...
PARTICULARITY for helpers who want to learn by doing :
If you stay minimum one month and have few basic using tools : development of low tech technology project
(We choose together a low technology project depending on the need and your abilities, the length of your stay, time I have to share my knowledge and we design and create your own project which makes sense for you, volunteers, customers, kids, ...)
Helpers are invited to join the family life
The type of jobs changes during the season, ranging from gardening, wood stacking, maintaining the garden run in permaculture way, help in the kitchen, taking care of animals, construction or little low tech project developpment. We ask for a minimum stay of two weeks.
We look forward to hear from you.
Liz & Christophe
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
learning skills in eco building, gardening, preserving food and cooking, low tech technology, permaculture, animal caring, wood working.
Christophe has been a helper for years around the world and hosts volonteers since 2004 (other website) working on many other projects, mainly ecobuilding.
Help
No special need required, just an interested in this type of lifestyle.
If you're interested in ecobuilding, strawbale houses, permaculture, work and live on a site project, low tech technology tools, art and wood working, gardening, self sufficiency, ...
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
separate bedroom or caravan.
We are flexitarian, not vegetarian but we can easily cater for vegetarians.
What else ...
visit of the oldest glass factory of France, lolly factory, blueberry picking, second tallest giant sequoia of France 200 m from home, beautiful surounding for hikes, bike at your disposal, ...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
with prior notice and agreement.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (17)
Christophe has been the best workaday host so far. Had a great few laughs with him and learned a lot. Also a great boss to work under. Not your average french boss with a top down approach, but let's you decide yourself what you wanna do and feeling… read more
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Christophe has been the best workaday host so far. Had a great few laughs with him and learned a lot. Also a great boss to work under. Not your average french boss with a top down approach, but let's you decide yourself what you wanna do and feeling… read more
The camping itself is perfectly located in a beautiful Vosges forest in a remote area, with outdoor activities for all nature lovers (stargazing at night, cycling, hiking, taking a bath in the river, chilling, visiting and self-picking in a… read more
Thanks Christophe and thanks Liz, à la prochaine foi!
If you want to have a natural and eco rural experience… read more
It was our first workaway and all the time we spent there was totally worth it, a really cool and different way of lifestyle full of gratificant and learning jobs. We will miss working in the kitchen… read more
Christophe is full of knowledge and you can learn a lot with him.
Liz is sooo kind, I really enjoy our conversation and cleaning time together.
Thank you so much for this time and for trusting me. 🙏
See you again with pleasure !
All the best
I highly recommend him.
I definitively recommand him.
Christophe is a person who will try to find a practical solution to any problem, highly creative and very effective on what he is doing (whatever it is). He has done an impressive job with his campsite.
The food was always the best!
We… read more
The Host Christophe is really nice and welcoming, the exchanges are profond, funny and interesting.
The place is wonderful, full of creativity and… read more
Merci Guillaume et bonne… read more
If you enjoy being… read more
My sons 8 and 6 years old also enjoy their presence.
We have a great time together and I definitely recommend them.
Good time together with nice people.
Christophe
Nous sommes restés chez Christophe 1 mois et demi, et c'est comme si il ne s'était passé qu'une semaine. Christophe nous a appris énormément de choses sur de multiples sujets. Je reviendrai dans ce magnifique cadre qu'est la carrière du verbamont !
