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24 Oct 2025
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In the Minervois midway between the beautiful cities of Narbonne and Carcassonne close by the Canal du Midi. Black Mountains to the north, Pyrenees to the south, beautiful beaches to the East, there really is so much to do here. I bought a bakery and am turning it into a craft brewery, with little help from the dog and two cats. That keeps me really busy so the gardening and building renovations (mainly just painting and decorating actually) are getting neglected. Also, lots of my customers speak English so my French isn't improving. If you can help out with any of these, or want to learn how to brew, this is a wonderful place to be! Lac de Jouarres, (swim/kayak/sunbathe) 15 minute walk. Minerve - ancient fortified capital and amazing geology 60 minute cycle. Mediaeval Carcassonne 22 minutes (1€) by train. Roman (and modern) Narbonne 13 minutes (1€) by train. Canal du Midi - 5 minute walk. Homps has 8 restaurants and a supermarket open 7 days a week! Olonzac has restaurants, shops, bars and a weekly market
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Architecture
Art & design
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
History
Languages
Music
Performing arts
Culture
Events & social
Pets
Sustainability
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I'm happy to help with your English. This region is packed with history and natural beauty. There may be opportunity to learn about beer making.
Help
The garden is getting neglected and I could do with some help with cleaning, painting and decorating. Also I really need help and encouragement with my French!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I need practice (and help?) to improve my French.
Accommodation
You'll have your own bedroom and be the only user of the family bathroom unless there are other guests. The living space is a big open plan kitchen/dining/living room with a big terrace and there's a big garden if you need more space!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Let me know about your van, I'll measure the space!
Can possibly accept pets
Let me know about your pet(s) and their requirements
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Spirou
Zsuzi
Host ref number: 566223373999
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Feedback (13)
6 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Chiara & Javier) for host
Our two weeks with Andrew were our first Workaway experience, and we couldn’t have chosen better. Andrew is a very welcoming host. He always tries to make you feel comfortable, and he certainly achieves this with his dishes, his interesting conversations, and, of course, his amazing handcrafted beer! The region is wonderful, with vineyards all… read more
1 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara & Javier)
Chiara and Javier are a lovely, happy, hard-working couple. This was their first Workaway experience. They brought their own skills and experience and were keen to learn and try new things. It was a pleasure to host them. If you hear from them, say yes !
(Excellent
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31 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Esme)
Esme was a hard working, erudite and fun guest for just two weeks. Her first workaway experience but a "natural". She was happy to try any task, but mowing was her favourite ! I hope that she continues to travel as a Workawayer
(Excellent
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11 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Delphine) for host
I had a great time staying with Andrew! Super welcoming and chill host – made me feel at home and comfortable right from the start. I really enjoyed his British humour. I stayed for two weeks but honestly, I could have stayed longer. We had some great chats –and I loved the chat Spirou :)
Suzy the dog almost adopted me… just needed a few more… read more
Suzy the dog almost adopted me… just needed a few more… read more
8 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Delphine)
I had the pleasure of hosting Delphine for two weeks in June, and she was an absolute delight to have around. From the moment she arrived, she jumped into every task with enthusiasm and a great work ethic. She was always willing to try new things, no matter the challenge, and approached everything with a positive attitude and a willingness to… read more
(Excellent
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6 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Chiara & Javier) for host
Our two weeks with Andrew were our first Workaway experience, and we couldn’t have chosen better. Andrew is a very welcoming host. He always tries to make you feel comfortable, and he certainly achieves this with his dishes, his interesting conversations, and, of course, his amazing handcrafted beer! The region is wonderful, with vineyards all… read more
1 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara & Javier)
Chiara and Javier are a lovely, happy, hard-working couple. This was their first Workaway experience. They brought their own skills and experience and were keen to learn and try new things. It was a pleasure to host them. If you hear from them, say yes !
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Esme)
Esme was a hard working, erudite and fun guest for just two weeks. Her first workaway experience but a "natural". She was happy to try any task, but mowing was her favourite ! I hope that she continues to travel as a Workawayer
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Delphine) for host
I had a great time staying with Andrew! Super welcoming and chill host – made me feel at home and comfortable right from the start. I really enjoyed his British humour. I stayed for two weeks but honestly, I could have stayed longer. We had some great chats –and I loved the chat Spirou :)
Suzy the dog almost adopted me… just needed a few more… read more
Suzy the dog almost adopted me… just needed a few more… read more
8 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Delphine)
I had the pleasure of hosting Delphine for two weeks in June, and she was an absolute delight to have around. From the moment she arrived, she jumped into every task with enthusiasm and a great work ethic. She was always willing to try new things, no matter the challenge, and approached everything with a positive attitude and a willingness to… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Helena & Marie-Alix) for host
We spent an amazing time at Andrew's place! Even though we only stayed for a week, we could help him a lot since he gave us the freedom to independently take on the projects we were comfortable with. He showed us around his brewery, has many fun stories to tell and he is super generous and kind.
Thank you again Andrew for the nice evenings, your… read more
Thank you again Andrew for the nice evenings, your… read more
5 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva was a lovely, hardworking guest. In just over two weeks with a little instruction and assistance she achieved so much ! She's keen and quick to learn new skills, and happy to apply them diligently and independently. And as a bonus I learned so much about Mauritius :) Thank you Eva, I hope that you find a host with horses !
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura is an fabulous workawayer. She only stayed for a couple of weeks but was lovely company and a great help, even cleaning the oven while she was house and pet sitting for a weekend ! If you're lucky enough to hear from her just say yes !
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Andrew is an amazing host! I really enjoyed my stay there, he's very talkative and you can learn a lot from him and his brewery project! I got the chance to see the whole process and also go to the events where the beer is served, the locals and the towns nearby are great! hoping we can meet again anytime soon!
31 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host
I spent a splendid three weeks at Andrew's in June and July! Andrew was such a welcoming host, feeding and refreshing me generously, inviting me on various diversions, and telling great stories about the area, the life of a brewer and much more. Tasks were manifold: taming the garden, household maintenance, canning beer, manning the taps at an… read more
2 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicja)
Alicja stayed for less than two weeks but she did an amazing amount of work! Cleaning, sorting, planting and chopping wood all the while being her sunny, happy, helpful self. If you're lucky enough to hear from her, just say yes (especially if you're near a beach with warm clear water)
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kelsey) for host
I spent a month at Andrew's and had a really awesome experience. Andrew himself is very kind and easy to talk to (and a good cook). In the area there are many cities to visit, the canal to bike along, and places to go to by train for a good price. I felt very welcome and comfortable in his home and appreciated this after being on the go for 2… read more
22 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey)
Kelsey is a hard-working and easy guest to host. She stayed for a month and helped out at many summer markets and events, using her service skills in french, Spanish and Italian ! She also cleaned, painted and organized in the brewery and the house. If you want interesting, informed and engaging conversation she's there, if not she's happy to… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara was a kind, diligent and hardworking guest for the three weeks that she stayed. She puts her heart into whatever there is to do and is always willing to learn new skills. If she contacts you don't hesitate to host her ! Thank you Sara
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherinekerry)
This was Catherine’s first experience as a workawayer and she took to everything with an open mind and a willing heart. Mountains of gardening didn’t deter her, she still had the energy to explore the local area and residents. As a brewer it was very interesting to learn from her knowledge and experience of yeasts and microbes. I see that she has… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Catherinekerry) for host
This was my first WA experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Labelled a few cans of Andrews delicious beers,cleaned the brewery, made ginger beer, did a bit of DIY, and mulched tree cuttings. Andrew is a kind n generous host,a good cook n I learned a lot about the brewing process as well as beer quizes n cards😊
Unfortunately there was insufficient… read more
Unfortunately there was insufficient… read more
4 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ann)
Anne is good company and was a willing, hardworking help with all the work we did in the garden and brewery – including making molehills out of mountains and beer from ginger ! She’s a very unassuming guest, a demon card player but easy to host. With her friend she got to explore the local area, meet the residents and make good use of her French.
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ann) for host
Andrew gave us a great welcome with delicious raclette and a glass of his Fox Hat beer. He is very hospitable, we had delicious food and great chays followed by the infamous beer quiz and cards. We made ginger beer and lòok forward to hearing how it turns out.!! We also did some gatdening, diy and cleaning. Practiced french with locals. Homps is a… read more
4 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)
Mara is hardworking and willing to learn new things. She is very pleasant company and has a lot of travel experience. While she was here she happily helped with gardening and chores but mainly was invaluable in helping to set up (including building the stage) and host an evening concert. Would I host her again ? She’s already been back !
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna is, literally, a team leader ! Always willing and interested to learn new things with enthusiasm. While she was here she happily helped with gardening and chores but mainly was invaluable in helping to set up (including building the stage) and host an evening concert. I hope that she gets the opportunity to visit again.
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
So lucky I got to experience my first Workaway in Homps! During my 3 weeks, I completed projects around the brewery, set up an event at the brewery, built a stage, explored the beautiful Minervois area, and got to try great beer with two amazing fellow workawayers. Andrew is an very generous host, and is very willing to share his knowledge of… read more
11 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Blake)
Danny and Blake are delightful, enthusiastic, intelligent, kind and helpful - a pleasure to host.
They were willing to help with anything asked of them (a wide variety as we were hosting a concert and art exhibition).
Blake's French is excellent, as is his knowledge of French history and culture. Danny didn't have a chance here to use is… read more
They were willing to help with anything asked of them (a wide variety as we were hosting a concert and art exhibition).
Blake's French is excellent, as is his knowledge of French history and culture. Danny didn't have a chance here to use is… read more
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Blake) for host
We had a great time with Andrew for almost 2 weeks. We helped him prepare for his fete with a Dutch blues band, food truck, and lots of beer. The work was very reasonable and Andrew was generous with great food and our time. We had a hard time leaving Pixie, the cat. The sweetest cat we've ever met!
One of the best parts was Minerve! It was the… read more
One of the best parts was Minerve! It was the… read more
11 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Barend)
It was a pleasure to host Barend. He has an incredible number of skills and is always ready to learn new ones. He was a very helpful and companionable guest and very easy to host: he arrived, and slept, in his own van that comes complete with tools and equipment for any situation. He is very capable and motivated (I would only mention something… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Barend) for host
Had a great time staying doing a workaway with Andrew.
I got to experience and do many things, learnt and tasted a lot about beer and brewing, got to go along to various french markets and festivals.
Overall a wonderful stay and workaway, where I was taken very well care of!
I got to experience and do many things, learnt and tasted a lot about beer and brewing, got to go along to various french markets and festivals.
Overall a wonderful stay and workaway, where I was taken very well care of!
9 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavia & Andreia)
Flavia and Andreia are a very helpful, creative, and diligent pair of travellers. While they were here they helped out at events and markets but they also took time to learn and understand the brewing process so that they could create some fabulous original graphics to display in the brewery. It was a pleasure to host them and they are welcome to… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Flavia & Andreia) for host
We really enjoyed the experience we had with Andrew for two weeks. Andrew is a very polite, friendly and easy going person. We participate in different types of activities, such as events, help with social media, making illustrations, and also learn about a full process of making craft beer (very interesting). We also were very happy to suggest… read more
16 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Valerie) for host
Andrew is a open minded and easy going person. He has a passion for brewing beer and it was such an amazing beer experience for me. He showed me how to brew and I also could try all the differnt fantastic kinds of beers.
The work Was very diverse..
painting furnitures, helping at the Market, and some cleaning stuff around the House.
It was a… read more
The work Was very diverse..
painting furnitures, helping at the Market, and some cleaning stuff around the House.
It was a… read more
16 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie)
Why has nobody left any feedback for Valerie since 2013? She's done a lot of traveling since then. I think the other hosts must be still pinching themselves in disbelief at such a delightful and hardworking Workawayer. Valerie was only here for a week but she happily and willingly completed a wide variety of tasks. If she asks to come to stay with… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Undeterred by Covid travel complications Katharina came here for two weeks in July 2021. She is very kind and thoughtful. She helped out with many tasks including staging an event and at a market. I’m not sure that she used her psychology training but if you have a process that you think could be more efficient, ask her!
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudette)
Claudette could serve as an ambassador for the workaway program!
There was nothing that she wasn’t willing to try, with enthusiasm, good humour (and great patience with my poor French) and if she didn’t have a task to hand she’d find one!
As my first workawayer her experience was invaluable in my learning how to be a good host.
I can confirm the… read more
There was nothing that she wasn’t willing to try, with enthusiasm, good humour (and great patience with my poor French) and if she didn’t have a task to hand she’d find one!
As my first workawayer her experience was invaluable in my learning how to be a good host.
I can confirm the… read more
(Excellent)
