Help set-up a self-reliant farm and gardening for a place in well-preserved Jura, France

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  Description

  Previous years I bought and renovated an old farm in Jura, France, a nice and preserved region, famous for cheese. Now I'm running it as an alternative and self-reliant place for mindfulness retreats and self-reliance workshops.
  
  Now that the house itself is renovated I'm looking for fellow helpers to help lay out the surroundings, do outside jobs and work in the garden. I may also need help organize the workshops and retreats which are scheduled every two weeks.
  
  Till now I opened the place for anyone asking but my experience gets me to be a bit more pointy now. I m looking for fellow helpers with a positive energy, good physical shape, engaged on a path of self development ( with meditation, non violent communication or whatever...) and who are already a bit handy with basic tools or with a strong will to learn.
  
  The place is really quiet here, in French countryside. If you're looking for city life, that's definitely not the place for you ! ;-) But if you're looking for calm, regenerating and authentic French experience, you're more than welcome.
  
  I'm used to living alone, most of the time in silence and natural sounds, a bit like a ermit. And I like that. So I like sharing moments with people like working together, having meals and doing some activities but I can't interact and speak all the time with you, I need my daily moments for myself.Hope you understand that and need those moments for yourself too.
  
  I like to host people for just 1 week, 10 days if there is a good interaction.
  
  See you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I already received several helpers and most of them told me how they felt regenerated and anchored after their stay here. I offer to share moments of meditation, silent working, going down to the river for bathing, hiking. The place here is also about experimenting lots of unconventionnal things with a fresh mind, in construction, gardening, creative cooking,..

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  Help

  I traveled quite a bit and already had several work exchange and volunteer experiences, so I know what a traveler might expect and how to run things smoothly. I'll do my best to make your stay as nice as possible.
  
  On the other hand, Just do things as well as you can, mindfully, taking care of your body, as a responsible and grown-up person and we'll get along really well !
  
  I often need help renovating an old farm, so it will be about woodworking, fixing / moving wood / rocks, digging, cleaning and also gardening. Nothing really technical but you have to be in good basic shape. We'll "work" on a "5 hours a day, 5 days a week" basis.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  I renovated the place for meditation and self-sufficiency workshops so there are plenty of single rooms to be used. You can also put your tent or van in the field of course.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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