The image depicts a serene scene of a woman standing in a field surrounded by sheep and a white goat, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a vibrant garden with diverse plants, situated in a lush grassy field, set against a picturesque backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a black metal fence, vibrant plants, and pumpkins, set against a backdrop of a stone house and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image shows numerous potted cacti and succulents arranged on a blue tarp outdoors, surrounded by grass, trees, and a partially visible house in the background.
The image depicts a serene room with a bed, wooden furniture, and potted plants, bathed in natural light from a window, exuding a sense of calm and tranquility.
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Nature lovers welcome to join my permaculture project in Montjay, France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Dear Workwayers,
    *Please contact this host in French*
    My passion is developing an experimental permaculture garden.
    It is accompanied by numerous plants, in pots or not, with flowers or not (cactus for example).
    A few sheep and donkeys are still present on the farm.
    All these little creatures, plants and animals alike, need to be cared for.
    Situated in the heart of the Baronnies Provençales regional park, halfway between the mountains and Provence, this is a great place to go for walks and discover wild landscapes in unspoilt countryside under the southern sun.
    I'll be delighted to welcome you to this world of natural activities, and to work with you to develop the garden further.
    I'd also be delighted to share my knowledge of ornithology with you.

    Chers Workwayers,
    Je développe par passion un jardin expérimental en permaculture.
    Il est accompagné de nombreuses plantes, en pots ou non, fleuries ou non (cactus par exemple).
    Quelques brebis et ânes encore présents sur la ferme.
    Tout ce petit monde, plantes comme animaux, demande des soins.
    Situé au cœur du parc régional des Baronnies Provençales, à mi chemin entre montagnes et Provence, le lieu permet ballades et découverte de paysages sauvages dans une nature préservée, sous le soleil du Sud.
    Je serai ravi de vous accueillir dans cet univers propice aux activités de nature, et de poursuivre avec vous l'évolution du jardin.
    Je serai également ravi de vous faire partager mes connaissances en ornithologie.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • 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

    It is a place conducive to nature activities, sports, culture and green tourism. Marked hiking, cycling or horse riding trails are practiced all around. Not far away are the rivers Eygues, Oule and Buëch, a site of reintroduction of vultures, many small villages keeping the traces of a medieval historical past. My other passion being ornithology, I can gladly share my knowledge.

    C'est un endroit propice aux activités nature, sport, culture et tourisme vert.
    Randonnées balisées à pied, à vélo ou à cheval sont pratiquées tout autour.

    Non loin sont présents les rivières l'Eygues, l'Oule et le Buëch, un site de réintroduction des vautours,
    de nombreux petits villages gardant les traces d'un passé historique médiéval.

    Marchés, animations ponctuent la vie des villages alentours.

    Mon autre passion étant l'ornithologie, je peux volontiers faire partager mes connaissances.

  • Help

    Help

    I need help to make the garden evolve over the seasons. Small jobs can complement the activities: wood, aviary maintenance (because there is also a large flock of lovebirds!), ... A helping hand with DIY is welcome if there are skills.

    J'ai besoin d'aide pour faire évoluer le jardin au fil des saisons.
    De menus travaux peuvent compléter les activités : bois, entretien volière (car il y aussi une grande bande d'Inséparables!),...
    Un coup de main en bricolage est bienvenu si compétences il y a.

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The house is made of stone, inhabited by plants, surrounded by birds and greenery. It has a kitchen, a living room and 2 bedrooms, one of which is reserved for you (see photo). But if you are more spartan and want peace and quiet, a caravan is available. A cellar and an attic complete the accommodation.
    The food is mostly organic, from the garden (fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs), there is dairy, meat but i will adapt if any diet is different.
    La maison est en pierre, habitée par les plantes, entourée d'oiseaux et de verdure.
    Elle possède une cuisine, un salon et 2 chambres dont une vous est réservée (voir photo). Mais si vous êtes plus spartiate et souhaitez la tranquillité, une caravane est disponible.
    Une cave et un grenier complètent l'habitation.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Participation in household chores is welcome.
    La participation aux tâches ménagères est bienvenue.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Wifi avec fibre

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Donkeys (5 years)

    I have 6 donkeys, they go on alpine pasture in the summertime for for months but in other seasons they are in the farm

    Sheep (4 years)

Host ref number: 587518361447

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The image depicts a vibrant garden with diverse plants, situated in a lush grassy field, set against a picturesque backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a black metal fence, vibrant plants, and pumpkins, set against a backdrop of a stone house and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman standing in a field surrounded by sheep and a white goat, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
The image shows numerous potted cacti and succulents arranged on a blue tarp outdoors, surrounded by grass, trees, and a partially visible house in the background.
The image depicts a serene room with a bed, wooden furniture, and potted plants, bathed in natural light from a window, exuding a sense of calm and tranquility.

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