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Permaculture, wellness and more for sensitive and queer beings in Chatain, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    this is a micro farm where permaculture and wellness are the heart of the project. It follows a queer ecology, permaqueer model that is based on intuition, inclusion and diversity. It is open to sensitive and queer beings.

    this is run as a registered non-profit association where everyone contributes to its existence, energy, present and future in many varied ways.

    Core values are inspired by ecology coherence and yoga, without any dogma or preaching, aiming to promote personal experience through intuition and a gentle natural lifestyle.

    It's a vegetarian, alcohol and tobacco free space.

    At some moments it is a non mixity space for naturist men and at other moments it is a mixity space for all sensitive and queer beings.
    Even though nudity is widely tolerated it is never imposed on anyone.

    A number of retreats are organized throughout the year, the themes are yoga, massage, meditation, fasting, permaculture. The non dualistic philosophies of the tantras with a focus on intuition and connection to nature greatly inspire the workshops, retreats and the lifestyle

    Daily activities include upkeep and maintenance, gardening, cooking, housework, DIY, artistic and relaxation. There are also some rituals and festive moments during the retreats and these can also be improvised at any other moment.

    Help comes in many ways, life at the Farm is pretty laid back and based on co-creativity, caring and sharing.

    this is not always open to workaway profiles this depends on projects being carried out and the activities taking part at the farm and availability. You are invited to checkout the website and make a proposal that will be coherent with the farm's calendar and share what you can bring to the farm and project.

    It is essential to have some ability to garden, cook and DIY skills and to go ahead with activities in an independent and intuitive way.

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    - est une micro-ferme où la permaculture et le bien-être sont au cœur du projet. Elle suit un modèle d'écologie queer, permaqueer, basé sur l'intuition, l'inclusion et la diversité. Elle est ouverte aux êtres sensibles et queer.

    - est gérée comme une association à but non lucratif enregistrée où chacun contribue à son existence, son énergie, son présent et son avenir de multiples façons.

    Les valeurs fondamentales sont inspirées de l'écologie, de la cohérence et du yoga, sans dogme ni prêche, visant à promouvoir l'expérience personnelle à travers l'intuition, un mode de vie doux et naturel.

    C'est un espace végétarien, sans alcool ni tabac.

    A certains moments, c'est un espace de non mixité pour les hommes naturistes et à d'autres moments, c'est un espace de mixité pour tous les êtres sensibles et queer.
    Bien que la nudité soit largement tolérée ,, elle n'est jamais imposée à quiconque.

    Un certain nombre de stages et retraites sont organisées - tout au long de l'année, sur les thèmes du yoga, des massages, de la méditation, du jeûne et de la permaculture... Les philosophies non dualistes des tantras, qui mettent l'accent sur l'intuition et la connexion à la nature, inspirent grandement les ateliers, les retraites et le mode de vie

    Les activités quotidiennes comprennent l'entretien et la maintenance, le jardinage, la cuisine, le ménage, le bricolage, les activités artistiques et la relaxation. Il y a aussi des rituels et des moments festifs pendant les retraites et ceux-ci peuvent aussi être improvisés à tout autre moment.

    La vie à la Ferme est plutôt décontractée et basée sur la co-créativité, l'attention et le partage.

    - n'est pas toujours ouverte aux profils de workaway, cela dépend des projets en cours, des activités qui s'y déroulent et de la disponibilité. Tu es invité.e à consulter le site web et à faire une proposition qui sera cohérente avec le calendrier de la ferme et à partager ce que tu peux apporter à la ferme et au projet.

    Il est essentiel de savoir jardiner, cuisiner et bricoler, et d'entreprendre des activités de manière indépendante et intuitive.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The project is to offer a space to learn from each other in the rural setting of a permaculture vegetable farm. It is a Gay and Queer space outside of the standard "hetero normative" model of society.
    The key values being tolerance, care of self an others and non violence. These aspects can be truly appeasing and liberating on a moral and social level for all visitors and participants in the project. The fact that the space is free of addictive substances, mainly tobacco and alcohol make it a safe place for many and a detox opportunity for others. Yoga, meditation, quietness are valued and promoted. Fun and festivities, magical moments are also part of the experience.

    Le projet est d'offrir un espace pour apprendre les uns des autres dans le cadre rural d'une ferme maraîchère en permaculture.
    C'est aussi un lieu Gay and Queer en dehors du modèle «hétéro normatif» de la société.
    Les valeurs clés sont la tolérance, le soin de soi et des autres ainsi que la non-violence. Ces aspects peuvent être vraiment apaisants et libérateurs sur le plan moral et social pour tous les visiteurs et participants au projet. Le fait que l'espace soit exempt de substances addictives, principalement du tabac et de l'alcool, en fait un endroit agréable pour beaucoup et une opportunité de désintoxication pour d'autres. Le yoga, la méditation, la tranquillité sont valorisés et encouragés. Le fun et les moments festifs, féerique et magiques sont aussi de la partie

  • Help

    Help

    It's up to you to share ou skills and ability to participate and take an active part in the community life . Intuition, independent working abilities are cherished. Cooking, gardening, DIY, building skills are greatly privileged.
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    C'est à toide partager tes compétences et tes capacités à participer et à prendre une part active à la vie en communauté . L'intuition, les capacités de travail en autonomie sont appréciées. Les compétences en matière de cuisine, de jardinage, de bricolage et de construction sont privilégiées.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Dormitory room and spaces, camping in the prairie. Outdoor shower in a green house with hot water, dry toilet.
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    Dortoir et espaces de couchage collectifs, camping dans la prairie. Douche extérieure dans une serre avec eau chaude, toilettes sèches.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    La charente se trouve à 600m en contrebas, beaucoup de forets et de balades sont disponibles. Les gares de Ruffec et de Saint Saviol se trouvent à 20km du lieu. Une contribution 'essence' sera bienvenue pour la personne qui fait les 'pick ups' et 'drop off'.

    The Charente is 600m below, many forests and walks are available. The Ruffec and Saint Saviol train stations are located 20km from the place. A 'petrol' contribution will be welcome for the person doing the 'pick ups' and 'drop off'.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 547526261684

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The image depicts a rustic kitchen with stone walls, a wooden table, and chairs, featuring a checkered floor and a doorway leading to a patio area.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a rustic red brick building, trees, and a pile of metal debris in the foreground, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a vibrant crocheted blanket in a lush grassy area, with a rustic building and colorful flags in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a dimly lit room with two beds, a stone wall, and a window, featuring a mix of white and patterned bedding, and a few items scattered on the bed.

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