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We produce most of our own consumption of vegetable, cheese and meat (10 sheep, 5 goats, hens, rabbits, turkeys) in a small farm in a nice countryside of Brittany, between Rennes and Nantes, 1 hour drive to sea. We can provide advice and formation in organic gardening and livestock breeding, bread and cheese making, language teaching etc. We try to enjoy life without taking us too seriously! I am an environmental scientist and my wife is a painter, we are interested in exchanging views and stories on many subjects. We also have a piano in want of players. We have a long experience of hosting all kind of people : students, helpers, friends...This is, most of the time, delightful, and when it's not, it teaches you something and makes good stories to tell!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can teach the basics (may be a little more...) of organic gardening, bread and cheese making, livestock breeding, self construction...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help in gardening (weeding, pruning, trimming, soil preparation...) , animal care, small constructions, general maintenance of the house and tools; help in household...we are very flexible with the time and organisation of the help, but we need persons who do really helps. We sometimes also take helpers to take care of the house and animals when we are away.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Different possibilities of accomodation, depending on the season (one bedroom with private bathroom, some other beds here and there, many nice places to put a tent, and always good food!)
What else ...
We prefer not to host people with very strict dietary requirements. We eat meat. Vegetarians are very welcome (actually we often cook without meat) but hosting vegans and people with multiple food allergies or intolerance is just too complicated in terms of day to day organization. Sorry about that.
We also prefer persons who speak at least a little bit of french to be able to integrate our grandson in the conversations.
We like persons who have a little gardening-experience.
We have bicycles.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 567496469377
Feedback (53)
14 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleanorpower)
Eleanor spent two week with us. She is a quiet and very responsable person. She describes herself as a slow worker but she became more and more efficient and appreciated hard work. She planted hundreds of onions and many, many little plants, and I was glad to find such a careful person. She is also able to push heavy wheelbarrows.
Eleanor has a… read more
Eleanor has a… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rose)
Wonderful Rose. She spent one month with us and accomplished an incredible amount of work with her friend Rob. Chainsaw, brush cutter, spade, it would have taken us months to get there. And, on top of that, Rose is always friendly, smiling and positiv.
A beautiful experience.
A beautiful experience.
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Patrick and Anna are lovely and positive person. I've spend one month with them... working, speaking and laughing. They are people of great human depth and great culture, open to the others and to the life. I love them.
4 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea stayed one month with us. We had a wonderful time.
He is very kind and openminded person who tells about his life and takes the time to listen to you. Lots of intense talks and lots of laughter.
Andrea is also a skilled DIY worker. He is patient, dextrous and meticulous. He repaired and rebuilt all our bamboo garden-gates and gave a new… read more
He is very kind and openminded person who tells about his life and takes the time to listen to you. Lots of intense talks and lots of laughter.
Andrea is also a skilled DIY worker. He is patient, dextrous and meticulous. He repaired and rebuilt all our bamboo garden-gates and gave a new… read more
(Excellent
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14 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleanorpower)
Eleanor spent two week with us. She is a quiet and very responsable person. She describes herself as a slow worker but she became more and more efficient and appreciated hard work. She planted hundreds of onions and many, many little plants, and I was glad to find such a careful person. She is also able to push heavy wheelbarrows.
Eleanor has a… read more
Eleanor has a… read more
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rose)
Wonderful Rose. She spent one month with us and accomplished an incredible amount of work with her friend Rob. Chainsaw, brush cutter, spade, it would have taken us months to get there. And, on top of that, Rose is always friendly, smiling and positiv.
A beautiful experience.
A beautiful experience.
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Patrick and Anna are lovely and positive person. I've spend one month with them... working, speaking and laughing. They are people of great human depth and great culture, open to the others and to the life. I love them.
4 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea stayed one month with us. We had a wonderful time.
He is very kind and openminded person who tells about his life and takes the time to listen to you. Lots of intense talks and lots of laughter.
Andrea is also a skilled DIY worker. He is patient, dextrous and meticulous. He repaired and rebuilt all our bamboo garden-gates and gave a new… read more
He is very kind and openminded person who tells about his life and takes the time to listen to you. Lots of intense talks and lots of laughter.
Andrea is also a skilled DIY worker. He is patient, dextrous and meticulous. He repaired and rebuilt all our bamboo garden-gates and gave a new… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ricarda) for host
My time with Patrick and Anna was great. I learned so much about gardening and food self-sufficiency and we got to have some nice conversations about many different things. We always worked in the garden, for example I planted tomatoes and we prepared the soil for planting. The work is very physical but rewarding because you can see how the plants… read more
28 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricarda)
Ricarda stayed more than a month with us.
She is a quiet girl who workes extremely well and is very organised.
She loves gardening and you can feel her interest in work. Great.
In the house, she took immediately the responsability for the every-day-tasks.
Very friendly, very independant, she was a wonderfull help and company for us.
Thank you,… read more
She is a quiet girl who workes extremely well and is very organised.
She loves gardening and you can feel her interest in work. Great.
In the house, she took immediately the responsability for the every-day-tasks.
Very friendly, very independant, she was a wonderfull help and company for us.
Thank you,… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
I spent 6 very enjoyable weeks at Patrick and Anna's. As everyone else who stayed there before me already said, Patrick and Anna are very welcoming, caring and knowledgeable people, happy to share everything they know.
Work is quite varied (weeding, pruning hedges, trimming shrubs, stacking firewood, cutting brambles, fixing sheep fences..) and… read more
Work is quite varied (weeding, pruning hedges, trimming shrubs, stacking firewood, cutting brambles, fixing sheep fences..) and… read more
30 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion stayed with us during six weeks, September and October.
She is an extraordinary person, who mesures the work that is to be done and who loves to go to the end of a task. Weeding, pruning, carrying wood, cutting brambles and other hard jobs seem not to disturb her, she just carries on. You can trust her with all animal-care, she will not sit… read more
She is an extraordinary person, who mesures the work that is to be done and who loves to go to the end of a task. Weeding, pruning, carrying wood, cutting brambles and other hard jobs seem not to disturb her, she just carries on. You can trust her with all animal-care, she will not sit… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Nora and Peter stayed with us during five days. They are a friendly and relaxed couple who arrived rather in a vacation mood. It was warm and dry here, and there was a lot of work to save the vegetables from drying. When I told Peter in a quite moody way, that we don't have time for esthetic perfectionism because they spent hours pruning one… read more
(Neutral)
7 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Miguel spent three weeks in May with us.
He is a calm and very gentle man. He did all kind of jobs here, constructed stairs in the garden, painted furnitures, did some weeding and a lot of other works. He works very well, with this same calm, and he sees by himself what work is to be done.
He was very friendly with our grandson and we had nice… read more
He is a calm and very gentle man. He did all kind of jobs here, constructed stairs in the garden, painted furnitures, did some weeding and a lot of other works. He works very well, with this same calm, and he sees by himself what work is to be done.
He was very friendly with our grandson and we had nice… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
I was in Anna and Patrick’s home for three weeks, and the experience couldn’t have been better.
The place is really beautiful. The house consists of different stone buildings that they united and restored over the years. I had my own space, very comfortable and well-equipped. In the back of the house there is a slopping ground. It starts with a… read more
The place is really beautiful. The house consists of different stone buildings that they united and restored over the years. I had my own space, very comfortable and well-equipped. In the back of the house there is a slopping ground. It starts with a… read more
2 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Liam)
During the three weeks that Liam spent with us we were impressed by his discipline.
He gets up early every morning, sees the things that are to be done in the kitchen, so that when I arrived from my early work, everything was already tidy! Great experience.
His french is nice and improved in these weeks.He learnes quickly in the garden, likes… read more
He gets up early every morning, sees the things that are to be done in the kitchen, so that when I arrived from my early work, everything was already tidy! Great experience.
His french is nice and improved in these weeks.He learnes quickly in the garden, likes… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Liam) for host
The three weeks which I spent with Anna & Patrick passed very fast!
It was my first workaway-experience and I really enjoyed it!
I felt very welcomed in Anna & Patrick's house which is full of cozyness and three pets who want do be stroked :) .
Anna & Patrick are very interesting and passionate people with many projects in their lives.
During… read more
It was my first workaway-experience and I really enjoyed it!
I felt very welcomed in Anna & Patrick's house which is full of cozyness and three pets who want do be stroked :) .
Anna & Patrick are very interesting and passionate people with many projects in their lives.
During… read more
9 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
The month Elena spent with us was incredibly easy. She is always friendly, and positive.
She worked alone or with me, mostly in the garden where she is very skillfull and strong. She can see what is to be done in the house, you do not even have to tell her. She always helped automatically.
Also, she has got a great independence, you don't have to… read more
She worked alone or with me, mostly in the garden where she is very skillfull and strong. She can see what is to be done in the house, you do not even have to tell her. She always helped automatically.
Also, she has got a great independence, you don't have to… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
Spending a month at the house of Anna and Patrick was my first Workaway experience and I can only agree with all others that it is really the best choice to start your journey. Anna and Patrick are such interesting and caring people who created a paradise in their home where you can feel peaceful and relaxed surrounded by nature and animals. It is… read more
16 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nora)
When Nora was in our house, I needed a lot of help. She was very shy when she arrived here. It was so beautiful to watch how she opened up and grew more confindent in herself.
She learned to milk and take care of goats and sheep, worked in the garden and helped in the kitchen. She worked a lot and enjoyed life here.
You can absolutely count on… read more
She learned to milk and take care of goats and sheep, worked in the garden and helped in the kitchen. She worked a lot and enjoyed life here.
You can absolutely count on… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nora) for host
IN SHORT:
As this was my first workaway experience, I was a bit nervous before I left and didn’t exactly know what to expect. But there was no need fort hat as I truly could not have asked for a better experience. I stayed with Anna and Patrick for a little over a month from the beginning of May to the beginning of June and had a great stay!… read more
As this was my first workaway experience, I was a bit nervous before I left and didn’t exactly know what to expect. But there was no need fort hat as I truly could not have asked for a better experience. I stayed with Anna and Patrick for a little over a month from the beginning of May to the beginning of June and had a great stay!… read more
16 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nalan)
Nalan stayed with us during hot summer days. She learned a lot about gardening, picking and conservation of vegetables in the heat. She helped me an awful lot in the kitchen, always very friendly and positiv. She would find the jobs by herself. She was extremely patient with our grandchild.
I loved to talk to her, she told me her family-story and… read more
I loved to talk to her, she told me her family-story and… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nalan) for host
Well, where to begin! I stayed with Anna, Patrick, and Nahim for about two weeks and I wished I could stay longer. I had doubts going into it as it was my first workaway experience but I felt welcomed and safe on the very first day. I worked 3 hours/5 days a week, and Anna was very flexible about when I chose to work if I wanted to travel around… read more
12 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hampus) for host
I spent three weeks with Anna and Patrick and loved the experience. They are lovely people and extremely generous hosts. The work was varied and adapted to the conditions of the day. In the evenings, the dinners would often go long as we spoke for hours discussing this and that. They made me feel at home from the very first day. Thank you Anna and… read more
11 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hampus)
Hampus is a very efficiant worker and a beautiful person. He stayed with us for something like three weeks. We enjoyed his his perfect french, his sense of humour, and his way to be always positiv.
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ann-Sophie) for host
I stayed with Anna and Patrick for a month in January, and it was an amazing experience. I felt very welcomed from the second I arrived there. They are incredibly friendly, warm-hearted and positive people, and always open to answer questions with a lot of patience. Their grandson was adorable and so were their animals (especially the dog!). The… read more
16 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Enja) for host
I've spent almost one month at Anna and Patricks place in Bretagne and it was a really nice time! Anna and Patrick are kind, open minded people who make you feel at home the moment you arrive there. They cook amazing food with their own cheese and vegetables, I also learned to make Quiche and I was eating so much delicious apple cake. The work is… read more
31 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza)
I have not met Tereza.
She agreed to come here, I gave her all the informations how to get here. After that, no news, and when I joined her, she told me that she had forgotten to inform me that she wouldn't come.
She agreed to come here, I gave her all the informations how to get here. After that, no news, and when I joined her, she told me that she had forgotten to inform me that she wouldn't come.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
4 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena was with us in early spring. She is positiv, full of humour, very intelligent and very independant.
She is a hard worker who wouldn't stop before having finished a task and she is not afraid of any work. She is interested in what you do, she learned to make bread and to milk, she is a good cook and a pleasant company. We enjoyed yhe time with… read more
She is a hard worker who wouldn't stop before having finished a task and she is not afraid of any work. She is interested in what you do, she learned to make bread and to milk, she is a good cook and a pleasant company. We enjoyed yhe time with… read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
04/08/2021
Paul stayed with us this spring. He helped us to prepare the vegetable-garden. He is a good, strong worker, a very nice person and absolutely perfect with children. Our grandson still talks about him.
Paul stayed with us this spring. He helped us to prepare the vegetable-garden. He is a good, strong worker, a very nice person and absolutely perfect with children. Our grandson still talks about him.
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mia)
Mia is very mature and she has got a lot of humour. She worked in the vegetable-garden, where she has got a lot of knowledge. She is a good worker, a very nice person and great with children.
(Excellent)
23 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Patrick and Anna in their beautiful home in Brittany, France. From the beginning on, Anna and Patrick were very helpful with planning my trip to their farm and were always available to answer any questions I had.
Once I arrived I felt at home very quickly. They have a beautiful garden and a many animals. You… read more
Once I arrived I felt at home very quickly. They have a beautiful garden and a many animals. You… read more
3 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Kateřina) for host
My stay at Anna and Patrick's place met my expectations 100%. I spent two weeks there and could recharge my batteries in a quiet countryside in exchange for a little help. Their account describes the work accurately, it's diverse, sometimes harder, sometimes easier. I helped to feed the animals, do some gardening and a bit of kitchen cleaning. I… read more
6 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host
Anna and Patrick were my first Workaway hosts, and all I can say is wow! Their welcome was genuine and to the point, with a brief introduction to their way of life and what is expected regarding the work (very flexible indeed with the nature and timing of the tasks). Patrick and Anna will let you live your life, so don't expect to be babysat or… read more
6 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Adélaïde) for host
I spent one very great month at Patrick & Anna's, their home is cheerful and peacefull. I learnt a lot, really enjoyed tchating with them, about everything, the long walks with Itcho, the lovely dog, cuddling the cats. I loved taking care of all the animals and see the little goats and the chickens growing up every day, learn how to take care of… read more
6 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Adélaïde)
Adelaïde spent one month in our little farm. She is a very serious worker, you can leave her any animal to take care off. She will never forget or obmit. She worked a lot in the vegetable garden, too. And she has got a wonderful contact with children. We had a very good time with her and loved her great humour.
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor & Fanny)
Fanny stayed with us this early spring, February 2021. She is interested in everything she can learn in a farm. She finally made the bread by herself, learned a lot about cheesemaking and animal care. She is a tough worker. But the most important is her positive way. She is friendly, a lovely person full of light.
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kathrin) for host
What can I say!
I spent 3 weeks with Anna and Patrick in July and really felt like a family member. They realized a little paradise in Brittany. There is a big garden, which is very nice with a lot of flowers. Perfect to relax or read a book. And then, there is a very big vegetable garden. Anna has a lot of experience with permacultur and is… read more
I spent 3 weeks with Anna and Patrick in July and really felt like a family member. They realized a little paradise in Brittany. There is a big garden, which is very nice with a lot of flowers. Perfect to relax or read a book. And then, there is a very big vegetable garden. Anna has a lot of experience with permacultur and is… read more
4 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Elsa) for host
We spent two and a half weeks at Patrick's and Anna's place. The communication to prepare our stay was easy and clear. They've got a lovely place in the nature and especially the stars were amazing. We loved to went out with the goats for a walk and it was great to see how they got use to us. The food was delicious, we made cakes, bread in the big… read more
27 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bella Rando & Castellvell Isern) for host
Nous avons passé deux semaines fantàstics avec Anna, Patrick et sa famille. Ils ont été vraiment très accuillants. C’est tres facile d’ètre a l’aise avec eux, ils nous ont fait sentir comme de la famille.Nous avons eu de bones conversations et de très bon manger.
Le travail était tres agreable taillant des arbres sur les bords d’un etang et quand… read more
Le travail était tres agreable taillant des arbres sur les bords d’un etang et quand… read more
19 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
First of all, sorry for the late feedback, Anna and Patrick! A lot of good stuff happened since we left your house! :))
Regarding our experience at Anna and Patrick's home was trully satisfying. We stayed at their house for a month and a half and being our first workway, we couldn't be luckier for many reasons. From the very first day we contacted… read more
Regarding our experience at Anna and Patrick's home was trully satisfying. We stayed at their house for a month and a half and being our first workway, we couldn't be luckier for many reasons. From the very first day we contacted… read more
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
Anna and Patrick were one of the best hosts I stayed with during my ten months of travelling! They made me feel like a member of their family from the minute I arrived at their house. Originally, I only wanted to stay for about three weeks but ended up going back after visiting a friend in France because I loved it so much, and I am sure I will… read more
26 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jess) for host
This place is a beautiful quiet paradise. I didn’t often feel very welcomed by Anna, there were many misunderstandings and I felt like she treated me differently from the other workawayers, often quite harsh and sometimes ignoring me completely. She sometimes expected me to know things without her telling me. I felt very nervous around her because… read more
5 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Basile & Lucie) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Anna and Patrick. They have a long experience in hosting people and it's amazing to sense how fast they make you feel at home at their place. Indeed the discussions are fascinating and they have plenty to share!
Over the years they have turned a simple field into a wonderful place where animals, veggies, fruits… read more
Over the years they have turned a simple field into a wonderful place where animals, veggies, fruits… read more
2 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I had a great time with Anna and Patrick! They are wonderful people and I enjoyed my two weeks with them very much. The food was delicious, their place is just beautiful and I learned a lot of new things (especially the cheese making was so interesting!). My jobs were very varied and Anna also took me to Rennes a few times so I had the opportunity… read more
20 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Karl) for host
Unfortunaly, I spent only 2 weeks there. Anna, Patrick and their family are really nice people and accept the other as they are. I'm not a expert but I've seen some technics how to make breed and goat cheese. The dog is lovely and a bit crazy. For sure, it was my best workaway and I'll be back.
8 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maryelin) for host
J'ai passé trois semaines géniaux dans la maison de Anna et Patrick; c'était une grande expérience de vie. J'ai appris beaucoup de beaucoup de choses, mais apprendre à traire une belle chèvre pour faire du fromage, c'était le meilleur. Aussi, garder le jardin et ramasser une variété des légumes et des fruits. J’espère retourner bientôt. ;-)
17 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
14 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
Staying at Patrik and Anna's home was absolutely lovely in every way imaginable!! Their entire family works very hard -- and everything they do is done with love!! The food was also incredible... I learned a lot about making desert! I hope I can return sometime in the next couple of years!! Their way of life is very inspiring... not to mention… read more
13 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
I stayed one month with this awesome family and I can just say I loved it. Their home is such a nice, peaceful and inspiring place and I really felt like a part of the family. There were a lot of friends, visitors and workers coming and leaving during my stay, so I've got to know a lot of different and awesome people, which I really enjoyed. The… read more
8 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellie)
It was really nice to host Ellie. Although she had no experience of working in the countryside, she is quite fit and strong and accepted to take on all sorts of heavy or dirty works and was very efficient.
She is really an easy going and pleasant host, quite independent. A very nice person that we strongly recommend!
She is really an easy going and pleasant host, quite independent. A very nice person that we strongly recommend!
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and I could not have been luckier. I spent 4 weeks with Anna and Patrick and they made me feel right at home and I was always so well looked after. The work was nice and varied, and working outside in their beautiful garden and seeing the progress was really satisfying. I have fallen in love with so many of… read more
6 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host
I could not have asked for a better workaway experience to wrap up my time in France. Patrick and Anna are amazing open-minded people who care deeply about their family and other people, workawayers included :) They have inspired me with their way of life and love for each other. I will never forget the two weeks I spent there.
Their farm is just… read more
Their farm is just… read more
17 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Lumir was really an exceptional workawayer! He did a lot of work in a small house we are renovating: carpentry, plaster boarding, putting a parquet floor, etc, with a lot of dedication, carefullness and efficiency. He also work in the garden when required. He was very autonomous, but also asked the right questions to avoid misunderstanding. In… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I spent a wonderful time here. I was taken totally in the family and felt fully integrated. The work in the beautiful garden, with animals or the interior work was exciting and satisfying. We had relaxed to deep conversations, laughed a lot, exchanged ideas and opinions. I had the opportunity to meet some of Anna and Patrick's friends, to … read more
16 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christoph_Nicole) for host
We enjoyed our stay at Anna's and Patrick's place very much, it was a pleasure to volunteer in their beautiful garden! The volunteering tasks were varied and Anna always wanted to be sure that we felt comfortable with the tasks.
Anna and Patrick are sympathetic and cheerful hosts with a lot of energy and it is enriching to see how they live. We… read more
Anna and Patrick are sympathetic and cheerful hosts with a lot of energy and it is enriching to see how they live. We… read more
17 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host
First of all I would like to apologize for my delayed answer! Patrick and Anna are just wonderful people and great hosts to stay with. I spent roughly 10 days at their place and had far one of my best workaway experiences! I very much enjoyed my work in the garden. I worked around 4-5 hours/day. Mostly in the morning until lunch time. Afterwards I… read more
6 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (AmirSharify)
Having Amir at home was delightful. He is a good worker, careful and patient, and was ready to all kind of work : ploughing, weeding, put insolation on walls, help to clean the house, etc. But, most importantly, he is a very pleasant and interesting guest. He introduced us to many aspects of iranian culture and way of life, far from the… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (AmirSharify) for host
I have spent ten amazing days with Anne and Patrick. A wonderful couple living in exceptionally charming countryside house. Working for them was enjoyable and fun. The work time was clear and the tasks were not difficult to perform. Moreover, we had amazing conversations on everything and also eat great food. What else should I add?!, everything… read more
6 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I had a great time staying with Anna and Patrick and will definitely be back to visit again.
I spent four weeks there and the time passed really quickly.
The work varied and was very rewarding and rather relaxing than hard.
They have got a great garden with animals and the countryside is a great place, especially Anna´s and Patrick's house, to… read more
I spent four weeks there and the time passed really quickly.
The work varied and was very rewarding and rather relaxing than hard.
They have got a great garden with animals and the countryside is a great place, especially Anna´s and Patrick's house, to… read more
2 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anne-Bibi) for host
Thank you Anna, Patrick and Delphine for the three wonderful weeks I spend with you. With only three hours of work per day, several visits to the cost and to musea and with everybody always in a good mood, it felt more like a holiday then a workaway! I learned a lot: about gardening, cooking and life!
The meals were delicious (almost everything… read more
The meals were delicious (almost everything… read more
10 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (THEODORA & Alexandros)
Thanks Theodora for this kind feed back. We were really happy of Theodora's stay at home. She is a very nice and interesting person, and we had fascinating discussions together. She is also a very good worker, taking the best care of the garden and the animals. You can tell it by the fact that we had very good harvests in the garden last year!… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (THEODORA & Alexandros) for host
It is more than a year that i visited Anna and Patrick like workaway, and i ask excuse me that i didn' t write for them a feedback!! Because they are very very nice people. I passed 20 days of my life (March 2014) in their lovely house and really for me were "peaceful days" in my heart! I worked in the garden, i planted potatoes, tomatoes,… read more
12 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ruth ) for host
Patrick, the man who knows everything and Anna, the great artist, thank you so much for welcoming me at your lovely farm! I really enjoyed my time with you. You showed me la belle vie in Brittany. You are wonderful hosts: Your meals are just amazing, you are warm and happy people and the work you give your workawayers is pleasant. We shared good… read more
1 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)
We hosted Steve for a few weeks and it was really a pleasure.
he is a very hard and skillfull worker, who came with all his tools and made a great job here.
he was very dedicated in learning French and made big progress during his stay.
he is very kind, with a very good sense of humour.
thanks for all Steve, and good luck!
Patrick and Anna
he is a very hard and skillfull worker, who came with all his tools and made a great job here.
he was very dedicated in learning French and made big progress during his stay.
he is very kind, with a very good sense of humour.
thanks for all Steve, and good luck!
Patrick and Anna
(Excellent)
22 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Steven) for host
Merci pour tous ton assistance avec mon pauvre francais, les excursions, la visite a l'exposition interessant, les repas delicieuses toujours (beaucoup de fromage!), les animaux polyvalants, la tranquilite, rencontrant tes amis....... Quel beau endroit! A bientot
23 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Baran) for host
I spent four weeks in Patrick and Anna's home and everything about it was incredible. Working on their little organic farm was great fun, their house is beautiful, the food they cook is unparalleled and their attitudes, lifestyle and conversation are all magical. I could go on for pages about how happy staying with them made me, and if you get the… read more
18 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Chelsea) for host
This was my first Workaway and remains one of my favorites! Working on Patrick and Anna's farm was simply a dream. They are making it happen with their charming self-sustaining farm. I loved taking care of the sheep, bunnies, donkey's, chickens, and going for walks with their adorable dog! Making flower arrangements from the garden was a… read more
23 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (ESMERALDA & JOSE)
Sorry Esmeralda, I overlooked your feedback! Esmeralda and Jose were very nice and pleasant guests, and very helpful workers too. The work we gave them was not always easy and pleasant (e.g. fixing the fences and clear of brambles the surroundings of the pastures) but they did it effectively. We had really very interesting conversations on all… read more
(Very good)
3 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (ESMERALDA & JOSE) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it couldn´t have been better. We would highly recommended it to other! Any feedback couldn´t express all the wonderful things we felt and did during the time we spent with this fabulous family.
Work was very well planned and interesting, and we enjoyed lots of delicious homemade food. You always feel… read more
Work was very well planned and interesting, and we enjoyed lots of delicious homemade food. You always feel… read more
23 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Wiebke)
It was a delight to have Wiebke at home, and a pity that her stay was so short. She is always positive and energetic, efficient and autonomous. We were really impressed by her cooking and baking, full of creativity and always delicious. Thanks to that and her good mood, meals were full of joy, which is not incompatible with very interesting… read more
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Wiebke) for host
It was my first workaway-experience and it was awesome! Anna and Patrick are so friendly, humorous and helpful. The house and the garden are so cosy. I really enjoyed the work in the garden and especially the cooking with the earned vegetables and fruits!
I will come back! Thanks for everything! :)
Wiebke
I will come back! Thanks for everything! :)
Wiebke
23 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mimo95)
Milena was just the perfect workawayer. She was hard working and the work was always perfectly done. She enjoys working in the garden and was always asking for more to do. She is very open minded and keen to learn. She is really highly skilled at handling all sorts of animals (except spiders ;) ), being both full of love, patience and respect for… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mimo95) for host
Thank you, thank you and thank you so much for these unforgettable 6 weeks! You two are such great people- so welcoming and happy, always positively thinking, extremely patient and simply the best hosts ever. It felt like home from the first day on and the fact that you trusted me enough to leave me alone for a weekend was another reason why I… read more
13 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Michael was a wonderful guest! he is a very good worker, quiet and conscientious. He was very helpful and autonomous in the garden, but he also helped spontaneously in the household. He is also a very nice and interesting guy, neither noisy nor intrusive, it was really pleasant to chat with him at meal time.
we really hope to see you again… read more
we really hope to see you again… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I stayed with Anna and Patrick for a few weeks at the end of August this year. I had an absolutely fantastic time here and I was sad when I had to leave to come back home. The house and gardens are really lovely, as is the local area and the work is enjoyable too. This is a great place to come if you are looking to practice your French as they are… read more
13 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Amandasue) for host
This was our first ever Workaway experience, and it couldn't have been better. We wouldn't trade it for the world. The work was meaningful, satisfying and diverse and the food was always mouthwateringly delicious! Best of all, we felt so welcome and at home with Patrick and Anna and their niece, who were so warm, kind and willing to share. The… read more
2 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandasue)
Sue Jean and Amanda are really very nice, always positive, in a good mood, and interested. They can work very hard and learn quickly. It was really interesting to listen to her talking about their countries. thank you very much for coming!
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host
What a wonderful time we had with Anna and Patrick! They are such a lovely, inspiring couple and we feel so lucky to have stayed with them. The work was really fun and varied too, always another exciting project to start! We think of you often, thank you for the best first workaway experience we could have hoped for!
2 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)
Lily and her friend Tony were here for some weeks and we enjoyed it. they are very good at working with textiles, painting, etc., but they have also spend hours on working hard in the mud of the garden in winter. During their stay, the house was full of laughter, but at the same time they are very mature and we had also very interesting talks.… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Lily and her friend Tony were here for some weeks and we enjoyed it. they are very good at working with textiles, painting, etc., but they have also spent hours on working hard in the mud of the garden in winter. During their stay, the house was full of laughter, but at the same time they are very mature and we had also very interesting talks.… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Minime)
It was really wonderful to meet Tiina and Virpi! they are diligent and serious workers, enjoying every minute of it. They are really trustworthy and reliable. On top of that, they are so nice and interesting individuals! We spent hours talking, and this is the kind of moment when you realise how lucky we are to be hosts, with so many nice people… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Minime) for host
Me and my friend spent two wonderful weeks in Anna and Patrick's farm. What a great experience in a great environment. The work was varied and meaningful and we were guided very well. Huge thanks for that they trust me even I had so little experiences with animals! Greetings (and thanks) to animals too. Most important thing in that time I spent in… read more
18 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host
I had the most wonderful time here. Such a beautiful place and so kind, including and caring people. The work was nice, felt like I did something with purpose. I learned so much while staying here, about gardening and animals but most important about life. You have inspired me in so many ways, and I’ve learned things I’m taking with me futher in… read more
14 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Ida)
Ida spent a whole month in our house, helping in gardening, painting, etc. It was her first experience as a workawayer. We really enjoyed having her. although she had no experience, she learned very quickly, worked hard and carefully. She is a VERY quite person: she does not talk much, but when she does it is always interesting, witty or just… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
oh, thank you Patrick and Anna! It was heartwarming to stay with you for a while. I like your garden, the donkeys (!) and maybe most of all, to see you live so happy together. This fact brings a delicate lightness in the whole atmosphere of your place, and for me, it gave me an extra impulse to live in the present and enjoy life the way it is. I… read more
13 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
Christine was a very nice, interesting and helpful guest.
she worked hard and skillfully, she got on very well with all the people here, and we enjoyed her way of being her, kind, interested and reflective.
she worked hard and skillfully, she got on very well with all the people here, and we enjoyed her way of being her, kind, interested and reflective.
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Mario) for host
I've passed 10 awesome days with Durand's family and the other workawayers.
Youri (the son) it's amazing, very smart, very helpfull, we talked a lot about many things, he has a lot a things and experience to share and to talk about.
The work was not hard, I really enjoyed even becouse I stayed with other very good workawayers :)
The place is… read more
Youri (the son) it's amazing, very smart, very helpfull, we talked a lot about many things, he has a lot a things and experience to share and to talk about.
The work was not hard, I really enjoyed even becouse I stayed with other very good workawayers :)
The place is… read more
9 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (SamHamelin)
Samantha spent some time here, helping in the garden (weeding, sowing, planting...). She was friendly with everybody and easy going. Not very hardworking and experienced, but she never refused any work, and made it seriously and carefully.
(Very good)
9 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (sallytaylor)
Sally was a nice and helpful visitor. she was very dedicated and careful in the garden, even for uninteresting weeding work. We had pleasant and interesting talks, she was friendly to everyone here (we had a lot of friends visiting us during her stay...). She would also spend a lot of time on her own, biking or working for herself: highly… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (sallytaylor) for host
Such a wonderful family. Great brains and great hearts.
They made me feel very welcome, were patient with my strange scottish lilted french and included me in some lovely social events.
Highly recommended
Oh and they have a very nice bike
Merci merci
They made me feel very welcome, were patient with my strange scottish lilted french and included me in some lovely social events.
Highly recommended
Oh and they have a very nice bike
Merci merci
16 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Nicky_S) for host
I had a wonderful experience staying with Patrick, Anna and their family and would highly recommend them to other Workawayers. The work was well planned, varied and very rewarding and worthwhile. But mostly - what a fabulous, fun, creative, inspiring and open minded family! We shared great discussion and laughter, delicious homegrown food, a… read more
12 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicky_S)
It was a real pleasure to have Nicki here. She loves working in garden and she really knows the job. On top of that, she is friendly and full of positive energy. She is very intelligent and cultivated, and we had very interesting conversations on all sorts of subjects. Our only regret is that she stayed too short! Everybody miss her (including… read more
(Excellent)
