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Hello everyone! We are Ivan and Audrey, a French couple who have chosen to dedicate our lives to yoga, nature and permaculture. If you're looking for a piece of paradise to recharge your batteries and contribute to a rewarding project, you've come to the right place!
Located in the heart of Brittany, in an 15th century renovated farmhouse, we enjoy the beautiful countryside around us, surrounded by a pond fed by a spring that also supplies the house with drinking water, a sauna by the pond, stables with horses, and lots of animals like cats, rabbits and chickens. We were lucky enough to find this haven of peace 3 years ago. Ivan is an ecoconsultant and permaculture educator and Audrey is a yoga teacher who made yoga her career nearly 27 years ago after a 2 year journey to the heart of the Himalayas. Together, our ambition is to create a community based on mutual support, respect for nature and the philosophy of the Vedas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As well as having an unforgettable time in an idyllic setting in the heart of Brittany, you'll have the opportunity to learn about permaculture and respect for ecosystems from Ivan. You'll also be able to perfect your French without fear of the language barrier. After spending several years in India and Indonesia, we speak good English. And if you'd like to discover yoga or learn how to surf, Audrey can organise yoga sessions during the week, adapting to your needs, no matter what level you're at, while Ivan will be glad to bring you with him on his surfing sessions during the weekends ! You'll have the chance to live in an exceptional environment, blending Breton, Indian and Indonesian cultures, as well as the experience of other workawayers that could be here at the same time as you.
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Help
There are vairous ways that you will be able to help us :
Permaculture Vegetable Garden:
Assist us in getting our permaculture vegetable garden back in full swing after the winter months. Your green fingers will be invaluable!
Helping us take care of all the animals:
Our chickens, cats, and rabbits are part of our family, and we'd love your help in looking after them. From feeding to ensuring they have a clean and comfortable environment to creating a new area for the future welcoming of ducks, your care will make a big difference.
Maintenance of ur magical place:
Help us maintain our magical place by taking care of the green spaces, pond, forest, and vegetable garden. Your attention to detail and love for nature will help us preserve the beauty of our home.
Renovation and carpentry projects:
Put your carpentry skills to the test by helping us finish our sauna with burnt wood cladding, using the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. We have a few other renovation projects lined up, including the restoration of the shutters in the "House of the Flowers". If you have carpentry or renovation skills, your expertise would be highly appreciated!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Indonesian: IntermediateThis 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
We offer comfortable independent dormitory-style accommodation equipped with 6 single beds, a kitchen, bathroom and toilet. For meals, we will adapt to your dietary requirements, so please let us know what you have in mind! We are mainly vegetarian and can adapt to any type of diet. We would be delighted to discover the traditional gastronomy from where you are.
What else ...
We're just 3.5 hours from Paris by train and 50 minutes from Lorient or 25 minutes from Pontivy by car. If you are arriving by train in Lorient or Pontivy, we will be delighted to pick you up at the station. Coat Cren is an ideal base for exploring Brittany. Take advantage of the beautiful walks and hiking trails in the surrounding area, or use the local buses to discover the region at your own pace. You'll also love going for walks with us in the surrounding countryside, movie nights, taking part in kirtans (group singing), going on outings together, and so on.
Are you ready to join us for an unforgettable experience? We would love tou have you with us and for you to become a valued member of our family and community! We can't wait to meet you! 😊🌿🧘♂️🐔🌼
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are equipped with starlink so we have a very good connexion if you need to access wifi
Space for parking camper vans
We have a parking spot for vans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
