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Sustainability and insect gardens in Sainte-Gauburge-Sainte-Colombe, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Update 03.06.2025:

    We are booked till end of August. Also, due to experience and changes now, we have modified description.

    Wir sind bis Ende August ausgebucht. Zudem haben wir unsere Beschreibung angepasst.
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    This is a longterm project located in the wonderful Normandie (Calvados). A place of peace and a place for encounter for common activities on the ground and buildings. The old part of the main building is more than about 200 years old. I want to keep this and the ground in a historical shape. Especially the park were only a comfortable grass lawn. No life for animals and insects etc. A lot of things inside and outside will be renovated and created new, expanded etc... changed to nature gardens, kitchen-garden park and some ideas more.
    Upcycle projects: I like to visit markets and collect things to upcycle and give all a second, maybe different life. Changing things, repairs or decorate... for the house and garden.
    We, Hartmut and Lara, like to deal with positive people and the ones who are attentive and pay close attention to the surroundings. Mindful awareness.... A smile to start the day, to laugh all day and finish with a smile gives the power for projects and life and interaction...

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    Dies ist ein Langzeitprojekt in der wunderschönen Normandie (Calvados). Ein Ort des Friedens und der Begegnung bei gemeinschaftlichen Aktivitäten auf dem Grund und in den Gebäuden. Der älteste Teil des Haupthauses ist mehr als 200 Jahre alt. Es soll alles in einem historischen Stil bewahrt werden. Speziell der Park / Garten war nur eine Rasenfläche. Kein Platz für Tiere und Insekten etc.. Vieles drinnen und draussen wird neu gestaltet, renoviert, ausgebaut etc. Naturgarten, Nutzgarten und einiges mehr.
    Upcycle Projekte: Ich besuche gerne Märkte und sammle Dinge um ihnen ein zweites, vielleicht anderes Leben zu geben. Sie zu verändern, zu reparieren und dekorieren... für Haus und Garten.
    Wir, Hartmut und Lara, mögen achtsame Menschen... Ein Lächeln am Morgen, viel Lachen über den Tag und mit einem Lächeln den Tag zu beenden...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Technology
    Self development
    Farming
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Carpentry
    DIY & crafts
    Plant care
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Yoga / Wellness
    Fitness
  • 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

    This is a place for all humans.

    People who are looking for a retreat and/or want to have a good time with shared activities and exchange. Want to experience France and new things, activities in the region, sightseeing, motorbike driving, the coast, the Loire, cooking, good conversations around the campfire, etc. etc. Simply have fun with non-judgmental! communication, life and exchange of culture habits. Learn languages....

    We have got a consulting / teaching / coaching background and with many years of experience in business development and personal development/change we can perhaps provide support. Our personal goal is to learn something new every day, get to know the diversity of people and cultures and of course their thoughts and opinions.

    Simple to enjoy life and have fun with communication, exchange of experience. To learn and improve languages....

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    Dies ist ein Ort für alle Menschen. Menschen die eine Auszeit suchen und oder mit gemeinsamen Aktivitäten und Austausch eine gute Zeit verbringen wollen. Frankreich und Neues erleben wollen, Gemeinsame Aktivtäten auch in der Region, Besichtigungen, Motorradfahren, Küste, Loire, Kochen, gute Gespräche am Lagerfeuer etc.. etc.. Einfach Spaß haben an wertfreier! Kommunikation, dem Leben und dem Austausch. Sprachen lernen....
    Wir kommen aus der Beratung / Lehren / Coaching und können mit langer Erfahrung bei Geschäftsentwicklung und oder persönlicher Entwicklung / Veränderung vielleicht unterstützen.
    Jeden Tag neu lernen, die vielfalt von Menschen und Kulturen kennenlernen und natürlich deren Denken und Meinungen sind uns wichtig.

  • Help

    Help

    Tasks are in the nature garden (park) as well as in and around the buildings. We change all from a common garden / park to a nature garden for insects etc.. We'll upcycle furniture and other "things" what we find on the multiple visits to the "vide greniers" in the regent. A "green hand" and other handy skills are welcome. But also to learn about the different things is possible. Craftsmen (women) are welcome to help for small tasks.

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    Es fallen Arbeiten im Park / Garten (Naturgarten) sowie in den Gebäuden an. Es werden auch "upcycling" Projekte durchgeführt wie Möbel aufarbeiten, alte Geräte umnutzen etc.. Eine grüne Hand oder auch handwerkliche Fähigkeiten sind von Vorteil. Aber auch ein Lernen der verschiedenen Dinge sind möglich. "Handwerker" sind willkommen für die verschiedenen Tätikgkeiten der Renovierung.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate
    Polish: Beginner

    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

    We offer rooms with ensuite bathroom and own kitchen (in the tower). Or chambre d'amis in the main building with common bath. Depends on the needs. We provide stuff for own breakfast / cooking / drinks. Meals (lunch or dinner) will be cooked together during the week. At free time you can use the kitchen / grill by yourself whenever you want. There's a lot of space to find an own privacy and retreat inside (bar, billard and small cinema), or outside. The park offers 6000qm to find a place to relax...

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    Es gibt Zimmer mit eigenem Bad und eigener separater Küche (im Turm). Oder Chambre d'Amis im Haupthaus mit gemeinsamen Bad. Je nach dem. Wir stellen Lebensmittel für Frühstück / eigenes Kochen / Geränke. Mittagessen / Abendessen kochen wir in der Regel gemeinsam während der Woche. In den freien Zeiten steht die Gästeküche oder Grill zur Verfügung. Es ist Platz genug, seinen Rückzugsraum drinnen (in der Bar mit Billard oder dem kleinen "Kino" im Winter) oder draussen zu finden. Der Park bietet auf 6000qm... Plätze zum verweilen...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    France Normandie (Calvados) is an exiting landscape. To the coast about 50min, depends where. The Loire about 1 hour too. Horses (Haras du Pin is close). Nonsmoker, all kind of food. But also vegetariens and vegans are welcome. We concentrate on fresh food from the local markets to assist the local Bio farmers and from the garden.
    We are outside of a village: about 1,5km with bus, train (not regularly). It would be good to have own transportation. But we assist also as much as possible to see something or shuttle to the train / bus station.

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    Die Normandie ist ein spannendes Land. Die Küste ist in ca. 50min erreichbar. Die Loir in einer Stunde. Pferde ohne Ende (Haras du Pin in der Nähe). Nichtraucher. Allesesser. Aber auch für Vegetarier und Veganer ist Platz und kann gerne berücksichtigt werden, wenn keine Grundsatzdiskussionen entstehen :-). Der Wert liegt auf täglich frischem Essen mit Sachen vom Markt zur Unterstützung der lokalen Öko Landwirte und aus dem Garten.
    Wir sind ausserhalb eines Ortes ca. 1,5km mit Bahnstation (nicht regelmäßig) / Bus. Es ist gut wenn Fahrmittel mitgebracht wird. Wir unterstützen aber auch gern die Umgebung zu sehen oder bringen zu den Bussen / Zügen.

  • 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

    Digital kann man uns gerne bei den Webseiten oder Social Media unterstützen. Das Hauptmerkmal liegt aber in den anderen Projekten. Digital people are welcome and can help, install and improve for social media. The main focus still are the other projects.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Es kann ein Stellplatz für Camper geboten werden. Stromanschluß und Wasser. Das Gelände ist umschlossen und mit Tor versehen. On the ground is place for camper. Electricity and water can be supplied. The ground is closed and secured by gate.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Von Zeit zu Zeit befinden sich Souris and Lucky, zwei Katzen, auf dem Boden. Hunde sind leider suboptimal :-) From time to time Souris and Lucky are on the ground. Dogs are suboptimal, unfortunately :-)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Souris

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