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I have a large, internationally renown, arboretum with more than a thousand trees of which there are 700 maples. This is a private arboretum with no commercial activities associated to it. There is no entrance fee for visitors and the arboretum doesn't engage in plant sales. I am an aerospace engineer and plants are my hobby. I need help with basic gardening tasks like planting, pruning, weeding, etc and, if possible, more technical propagation tasks like seeds, grafting, etc. There are some DiY work as well, building walls, structures, wood working, etc. In 2025 we are creating an extension of 37000 m2 and even more help is sought to initiate this exciting new project. I am located in southwestern France just outside Toulouse. We are very sorry but we cannot accommodate vegans.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn about plants, gardening, French language and French cuisine
Help
We need help with basic gardening tasks like planting, pruning, weeding and, if possible, more technical propagation tasks like seeds, grafting, etc
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Own room in a large house in the middle of the Arboretum. Meals are taken with the owners.
What else ...
Pibrac, where the house and arboretum are located is connected by suburban train with Toulouse Center
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Host ref number: 737237542635
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Feedback (22)
20 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Miguel stayed with us for three weeks starting in late September, and he was an outstanding, engaged, and highly resourceful Workawayer. His time here was truly a pleasure for our entire family.
Miguel showed immense dedication to the development of the second Arboretum. He quickly grasped new concepts and was keen to learn and perfect techniques… read more
Miguel showed immense dedication to the development of the second Arboretum. He quickly grasped new concepts and was keen to learn and perfect techniques… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
I was chez Agustín, Sylvie and Aymeric for three weeks and the experience couldn’t have been better. All of them have been very interesting lives: different countries, voyages, jobs, hobbies and expertise. Aymeric with cinema and manga. Agustín with electronics and plants, mainly maples. He loves them and to share his knowledge about them with… read more
20 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Mathew spent two weeks with us in early October, and we absolutely loved having him! He was an exceptional Workawayer and became a cherished part of our household during his stay.
Mathew proved to be an incredibly dedicated and capable helper. He was essential to our efforts, splitting his time between maintaining the main garden/forest and… read more
Mathew proved to be an incredibly dedicated and capable helper. He was essential to our efforts, splitting his time between maintaining the main garden/forest and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
Salut!
Yo pasé una quincena con Agustín, Sylvie y su hijo Aymeric que son gente muy amable además otro volunario muy majo de Pamplona durante la primera mitad de Octubre. Me gusto mucha la experiencia y arendí mucho allí, ¡sobre todo cómo plantar árboles!
Un par de días los pasamos trabajando en su jardín de la casa (más bien dicho un bosque)… read more
Yo pasé una quincena con Agustín, Sylvie y su hijo Aymeric que son gente muy amable además otro volunario muy majo de Pamplona durante la primera mitad de Octubre. Me gusto mucha la experiencia y arendí mucho allí, ¡sobre todo cómo plantar árboles!
Un par de días los pasamos trabajando en su jardín de la casa (más bien dicho un bosque)… read more
18 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca & Sara)
Tuvimos una experiencia verdaderamente inolvidable y enriquecedora al acoger a Kinau, Sara y Luca este verano.
Kinau, con sus tres años, se convirtió en el rayo de luz de la casa y aportó muchísima alegría a nuestro día a día.
A pesar del intenso calor, Sara y Luca demostraron un compromiso y una dedicación excepcionales, ayudando muchísimo en el… read more
Kinau, con sus tres años, se convirtió en el rayo de luz de la casa y aportó muchísima alegría a nuestro día a día.
A pesar del intenso calor, Sara y Luca demostraron un compromiso y una dedicación excepcionales, ayudando muchísimo en el… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Luca & Sara) for host
Queremos dar las gracias de corazón a Agustín, Sylvie y Aymeric por este verano tan especial vivido en nuestro Workaway. Tanto Luca, como yo, Sarah, y nuestro pequeño Kinau disfrutamos enormemente de vuestra cálida acogida, al abrirnos las puertas de vuestra casa.
Agustín, con sus grandes vivencias y su vasto conocimiento del arboreto más… read more
Agustín, con sus grandes vivencias y su vasto conocimiento del arboreto más… read more
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20 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Miguel stayed with us for three weeks starting in late September, and he was an outstanding, engaged, and highly resourceful Workawayer. His time here was truly a pleasure for our entire family.
Miguel showed immense dedication to the development of the second Arboretum. He quickly grasped new concepts and was keen to learn and perfect techniques… read more
Miguel showed immense dedication to the development of the second Arboretum. He quickly grasped new concepts and was keen to learn and perfect techniques… read more
(Excellent)
26 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
I was chez Agustín, Sylvie and Aymeric for three weeks and the experience couldn’t have been better. All of them have been very interesting lives: different countries, voyages, jobs, hobbies and expertise. Aymeric with cinema and manga. Agustín with electronics and plants, mainly maples. He loves them and to share his knowledge about them with… read more
20 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Mathew spent two weeks with us in early October, and we absolutely loved having him! He was an exceptional Workawayer and became a cherished part of our household during his stay.
Mathew proved to be an incredibly dedicated and capable helper. He was essential to our efforts, splitting his time between maintaining the main garden/forest and… read more
Mathew proved to be an incredibly dedicated and capable helper. He was essential to our efforts, splitting his time between maintaining the main garden/forest and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
Salut!
Yo pasé una quincena con Agustín, Sylvie y su hijo Aymeric que son gente muy amable además otro volunario muy majo de Pamplona durante la primera mitad de Octubre. Me gusto mucha la experiencia y arendí mucho allí, ¡sobre todo cómo plantar árboles!
Un par de días los pasamos trabajando en su jardín de la casa (más bien dicho un bosque)… read more
Yo pasé una quincena con Agustín, Sylvie y su hijo Aymeric que son gente muy amable además otro volunario muy majo de Pamplona durante la primera mitad de Octubre. Me gusto mucha la experiencia y arendí mucho allí, ¡sobre todo cómo plantar árboles!
Un par de días los pasamos trabajando en su jardín de la casa (más bien dicho un bosque)… read more
18 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca & Sara)
Tuvimos una experiencia verdaderamente inolvidable y enriquecedora al acoger a Kinau, Sara y Luca este verano.
Kinau, con sus tres años, se convirtió en el rayo de luz de la casa y aportó muchísima alegría a nuestro día a día.
A pesar del intenso calor, Sara y Luca demostraron un compromiso y una dedicación excepcionales, ayudando muchísimo en el… read more
Kinau, con sus tres años, se convirtió en el rayo de luz de la casa y aportó muchísima alegría a nuestro día a día.
A pesar del intenso calor, Sara y Luca demostraron un compromiso y una dedicación excepcionales, ayudando muchísimo en el… read more
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Luca & Sara) for host
Queremos dar las gracias de corazón a Agustín, Sylvie y Aymeric por este verano tan especial vivido en nuestro Workaway. Tanto Luca, como yo, Sarah, y nuestro pequeño Kinau disfrutamos enormemente de vuestra cálida acogida, al abrirnos las puertas de vuestra casa.
Agustín, con sus grandes vivencias y su vasto conocimiento del arboreto más… read more
Agustín, con sus grandes vivencias y su vasto conocimiento del arboreto más… read more
17 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Guillermo)
We enjoyed the company of Guillermo. Taking account of his age, he had many interesting life experiences to share. Being an enduring urban dweller, he had to adjust to country living which, sometimes was complicated (i.e.: mosquitos loved him!). He learned quickly all gardening tasks I gave him and accomplished them to my entire satisfaction. As… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Guillermo) for host
Agustin and his family welcomed me as one of their own. They are people with lives and professional careers, with many interesting and enriching anecdotes and stories to share. The work at the Arboretum wasn't very varied, as the heat and drought meant we had to water constantly most of the time to keep the truly beautiful Japanese maples alive.… read more
11 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Alessandro & Nicole) for host
The experience with Agustin and Sylvie was super. We spent great days with them, learning a huge number of things, tasting great dishes and chilling together with interesting talks and cultural exchange. The location was comfortable and embedded in a natural place; we had a lot of fun and hard work during the days together. We really appreciate… read more
11 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host
We had a great, engaging, and refreshing workaway experience with Agustin, Sylvie, and Aymeric. The air is refreshing, the work can be challenging, but worth it since we enjoy working in nature. All equipment is provided for us to work. Trains are a relatively short walk away, Google maps is your best friend. There's also a good trail nearby that… read more
12 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host
It was wonderful to get to stay with Agustin, Sylvie, and family. Although I was only there for a relatively short time, they welcomed me into their home: I felt part of the daily routine, and the arboretum around the house is incredible. I hope to one day visit and see the new arboretum that I helped work on! I enjoyed working outside among the… read more
27 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrizia)
We really enjoyed the company of Patrizia, and that in spite of some language barriers. She was always cheerful and her smile illuminated the house. I was delighted to work with her in the garden since, like me, she adores and respects the plants. Her broad gardening skills made it very easy for her to accomplish all the tasks I gave her, to my… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Patrizia) for host
A month after my first experience with Workaway, I want to thank Agustin and Silvia for the hospitality in their wonderful arboretum. I had a great time! Agustin's kindness and Silvia's welcome made me feel at home. Despite my poor English and French, we communicated pleasantly, often with joy and smiles, so thank you both. It was also a pleasure… read more
13 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Wen)
Wen was a very energetic, intelligent and hard-worker Workawayer. She learned very quickly and accomplished all the tasks we gave her to our satisfaction. In addition she was happy to do some excellent Chinese dishes that we thoroughly enjoyed. I wholeheartedly recommend Wen!
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eve Liis)
We enjoyed the company of Eve. Her knowledge of plants and botany made it very easy for her to accomplish the gardening tasks, which were many., to our satisfaction. In addition, we appreciated very much her piano skills at night after dinner. We also had the opportunity to exchange on our travels around the world. Eve is a brilliant example that… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eve Liis) for host
If you are looking for someone passionate about plants, then Agustin is your guy. He has a fantastic garden full of interesting and exotic plants. Sylvie is a perfect hostess who is a fabulous cook and makes you feel at home. I enjoyed helping in the garden and also working in the new location for the upcoming greenhouse. Some of the fun… read more
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dení & Armando)
Deni stayed with us for 2 weeks. She gave precious help in the garden and the new arboretum. She worked hard in spite of some very hot days. She was a quick learner and performed to our satisfaction. We also enjoyed her cooking skills and had the chance to eat excellent Mexican dishes. She also shared her practice of Tai Chi and Chi Kung with… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dení & Armando) for host
Mi lengua madre es el español, así que haré mi relato en este maravilloso idioma, ademas de que mis anfiitriones lo hablan muy bien.
Maravillosa experiencia la que tuve en mi primer voluntariado, ademas en Europa. Agradezco enormemente a Agustin, Sylvie y Aymeric, ya que son grandiosas personas, muy afables y me hicieron sentir verdaderamente en… read more
Maravillosa experiencia la que tuve en mi primer voluntariado, ademas en Europa. Agradezco enormemente a Agustin, Sylvie y Aymeric, ya que son grandiosas personas, muy afables y me hicieron sentir verdaderamente en… read more
1 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gundega)
We were fortunate to host Gundega and Grieta, two joyful, mother and daughter, women from Latvia. They were very energetic, and quick learners, carrying out the different tasks I gave them, which they executed with minimal supervision. They integrated very well to our family life and we were able to appreciate and enjoy the musical skills of… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gundega) for host
Great experience - very welcoming hosts, interesting tasks in the garden, cosy atmosphere in the house and what a nice time and conversations at the dining table on the terrace! Agustin is a real gardening expert and there is lot to learn about plants and gardening in general because the garden is huge and there is always a lot to do – watering,… read more
8 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)
Marina was not very familiar with the gardening tasks I gave her, but she was a quick learner and performed them to our satisfaction. She is a calm, mature, thoughtful person that fit very well in the woodland environment. She was very autonomous and was able to work without much supervision. We enjoyed exchanging about our travel experiences and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
I loved my stay with Augustin, Sylvie, Aymeric and Barbara!
Tasks Augustin gave me were very diverse and interesting. Primarily I did repotting and weeding. He gave me flexibility, so I could choose which tasks I do and when. He was also always available when I needed help. I’ve learned a lot about gardening.
Meals were healthy and delicious.… read more
Tasks Augustin gave me were very diverse and interesting. Primarily I did repotting and weeding. He gave me flexibility, so I could choose which tasks I do and when. He was also always available when I needed help. I’ve learned a lot about gardening.
Meals were healthy and delicious.… read more
27 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
Augustin and Sylvie were amazing! I really felt like a part of the family. I learned about the different maple trees and improved my French. We made cannelés together and learned how to make Augustins famous gazpacho! It was so good! Great hosts!!!
25 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isadora & Heitor) for host
It was an incredible experience spending two weeks with Augustin, Sylvie and Aymeric.
Their home is a true paradise, surrounded by trees and vibrant flowers. We were completely unaware of the wide variety of maples that existed until Augustin introduced us to his garden. Assisting him in maintaining it was a pleasant job.
In terms of work, they… read more
Their home is a true paradise, surrounded by trees and vibrant flowers. We were completely unaware of the wide variety of maples that existed until Augustin introduced us to his garden. Assisting him in maintaining it was a pleasant job.
In terms of work, they… read more
20 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvano)
I have been a Workaway host for about a year and I have hosted some good and very good guests, but Silvano is in the exceptional category. He is a very intelligent young man who learns very quickly and was able to successfully undertake all the tasks I proposed to him. I was very impressed by his uncanny ability to solve almost all the problems he… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Silvano) for host
Augustin and his family are great people and I think I found a second family even if only for a short time. I am very respectful, friendly, sociable but above all friendly, I would have many things to say but I do not think that the space available is sufficient but one thing I can say with certainty, anyone who has the opportunity goes to visit… read more
1 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Melissa) for host
We had a great 10 day stay with Agustin, Sylvie, and Aymeric. If you are interested in plants or trees, this is the place for you. The property is a beautiful oasis in the suburbs of Toulouse, featuring several species of beautiful maples, and other plants from the Canary Islands where Agustin is from. The many years of hard work that they put in… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Como Maria hizo su feedback en español, pues yo hago el mio también en español :) .
Maria es una persona muy inteligente que comprende todo rápido y bien. Con esas calidades fue muy fácil para ella adaptarse a todas las tareas en el jardín, unas mas interesantes que otras, que realizó a la perfección. Ademas nos regalo con unos auténticos tacos… read more
Maria es una persona muy inteligente que comprende todo rápido y bien. Con esas calidades fue muy fácil para ella adaptarse a todas las tareas en el jardín, unas mas interesantes que otras, que realizó a la perfección. Ademas nos regalo con unos auténticos tacos… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Mi estadía con Agustin, Sylvie y Aymeric fue maravillosa, todos son muy amables. Desde el primer día me sentí de verdad como en casa, el ambiente es muy cálido y siempre me senti muy cómoda.
Amé el arboretum!! es muy grande, tiene una gran diversidad de plantas, flores, arces de todo tipo. Es un muy buen lugar para meditar, pasear. Si te gustan… read more
Amé el arboretum!! es muy grande, tiene una gran diversidad de plantas, flores, arces de todo tipo. Es un muy buen lugar para meditar, pasear. Si te gustan… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Madeleine)
Rob & Mad were of great help in the Arboretum doing a variety of tasks. They were very quick learners and performed beyond my expectations in most tasks. We treated them like if they were our own children and they were very motivated to participate in the house life. They even cooked some British delicacies for us to enjoy. I gave them Japanese… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Madeleine) for host
We LOVED our stay with Agustin, Sylvie, Aymeric and Doushka!
They were all really helpful, making sure we had the right equipment and the right instructions for the jobs we had to do. What’s more, they were very generous in making sure we had a variety of work so we always felt inspired by the amazing garden and like we were contributing to… read more
They were all really helpful, making sure we had the right equipment and the right instructions for the jobs we had to do. What’s more, they were very generous in making sure we had a variety of work so we always felt inspired by the amazing garden and like we were contributing to… read more
19 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kyle & Dayna) for host
We had an exceptionally lovely time in Pibrac with Agustin and Sylvie! It was a beautiful time to see the arboretum, as the fall colors were in full bloom. We were made to feel immediately welcome and like we were a part of the family.
We learned a lot about trees, French and Spanish culture, food and the local area. We tried a lot of new fruits… read more
We learned a lot about trees, French and Spanish culture, food and the local area. We tried a lot of new fruits… read more
1 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Priyank)
Priyank is an intelligent youg man who learned quickly the tasks I gave him. He is quite autonomous which is of great help. I was very satisfied with his work and the family enjoyed his presence and his conversation.
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Priyank) for host
It was a really nice experience being at Augustin and Sylvie's place in Pibrac. Although, I was only there for a week, I really enjoyed my stay and learnt a lot about Maples and trees in general!
Augustin is really passionate about his Maples and it's quite interesting to about them from him! I was mostly doing a lot of pruning of the huge Oaks… read more
Augustin is really passionate about his Maples and it's quite interesting to about them from him! I was mostly doing a lot of pruning of the huge Oaks… read more
15 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Olive)
We enjoyed the presence of Olive. She was always enthusiastic and created a good dynamics in the team. She learned quickly and accomplished well the gardening tasks she undertook. Overall positive experience
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Olive) for host
Super expérience dans la forêt, magnifique et reposante. Je suis restée une petite semaine là bas :)
Agustin est passionné et connaît bien sa passion
Sylvie très dynamique et fort sympathique. Toujours partante pour discuter !
Ils ont tous de beaucoup voyagé et ontdes choses à apprendre et à partager. Bien accueilli et bien nourrit aussi… read more
Agustin est passionné et connaît bien sa passion
Sylvie très dynamique et fort sympathique. Toujours partante pour discuter !
Ils ont tous de beaucoup voyagé et ontdes choses à apprendre et à partager. Bien accueilli et bien nourrit aussi… read more
30 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
We enjoyed the presence of Reza. He is a very dynamic person, always ready to help and willing to learn (he is a quick learner). He accomplished all the different tasks I gave him. His vivid curiosity made the day of my wife 😆. And, lastly, we thoroughly enjoyed the excellent Iranian dishes he prepared
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
The best experience that i have ever had in my life.
Augustin and his family are nice, kind, welcoming, humble and generous people. They accept me as a family member and i never felt that i am person coming from out and an stranger.
Augustin shared all his knowledge as much as he could and i leaned a lot of new things about plants and also some… read more
Augustin and his family are nice, kind, welcoming, humble and generous people. They accept me as a family member and i never felt that i am person coming from out and an stranger.
Augustin shared all his knowledge as much as he could and i leaned a lot of new things about plants and also some… read more
