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Description
in the Périgord region of France, our welcoming place is open for Workawayers in a natural environment dedicated to harmony.
We are a couple, Caroline and Philippe, and we welcome you in our stone house and two comfortable bungalows located by a 3000 square meter pond fed by a spring (perfect for swimming), a 1.5-hectare wood with a cabin, a well, and a pond. The property spans three hectares and is a haven dedicated to biodiversity, including an orchard. Aside from our friendly cat, we do not have any animals on-site yet; the neighbors below take care of retired horses, while the neighbors above do rodeo.
We are part of a collective called "La Cité de la Présence" which is dedicated to creating living spaces that combine simplicity, beauty, inner and outer ecology. We aim to integrate pragmatism and spirituality in everyday life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Caroline can teach you about locally grown wild and cultivated plants. She offers various approaches to meditation including the vowel yoga. She also offers a personalized approach to living in the present, conscious eating with options including vegetarian, vegan, raw, and liquid diets. Additionally, we teach communication with minerals and plants. Philippe has extensive knowledge in computer science, particularly in helping to develop your online business or improve your computer's performance. He can introduce you to developing online activities.
The day could start with an optional 30-minute to one-hour centering time (yoga, meditation with or without mantras, dance, etc.) followed by two hours of work with the residents in the morning and two hours of delegated work autonomously in the afternoon. Schedule flexibility is possible.
Please note that we do not allow alcohol or drugs on the site, nor loud music.
Caroline is an expert in applying science for human potential development. As a former veterinarian, she can also share her knowledge in holistic care for animals and identifying edible wild plants.
Help
We are looking for support with:
Creating a terraced vegetable garden on the slope of the pond levee
Cleaning up the forest: removing dead wood on the ground
Sowing and transplanting for the square foot garden
Harvesting fruits and wild plants according to the season
Weeding (blackberry bushes).
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
We can welcome up to 2 people from April to November. The duration of the stay can be 1 to 2 weeks, or more, depending on the season. Accommodation options include a bedroom, bungalow, cabin, or tent, all with access to a private bathroom. The kitchen is vegetarian (vegan options available).
What else ...
We are located in the Green Périgord, a place where numerous activities are developed. There are three beautiful organic markets within a 15-minute drive (Nontron, Marval, Piégut), collectives dedicated to permaculture, cultural and musical activities, and artisan craftsmen. There are plenty of ideas and initiatives for everyone.
Hiking and swimming opportunities are available in the beautiful, hilly and wooded landscape.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wi-fi connection in every room.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park safely in front of the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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