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Description
We are Renske and Arnoud, originally from the Netherlands, we moved to France in May '22. We bought a 300 yo farm, that has been uninhabited for 60 years. In the future we will open a retreat, where we will celebrate the 8 festivals of the wheel of the year, in the druid tradition. For 12 years we dreamt about living off the land, and finally took the big step! We are happy, we eat from the land, we spend a lot of time outdoors, life just feels lighter out here! Come and join us in this lovely experience, teach us about your culture and traditions and let us tell you about our pagan ways!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A beautiful, rural place to learn French or Dutch, but also we are beekeepers so we can teach you about that. Also, on a more personal level: I can teach you about druids, runes, meditation and labyrinth work. We celebrate the 8 festivals of the year wheel, we love nature and respect the spirits around us, like the mountains, trees, plants, water, etc. I am also a student of the druidic path.
Help
We are renovating a 300 year old farm and creating a garden/vegetable garden of 5000 m2. Any help is welcome, like working in the garden, doing groceries, cleaning up, cooking, walking the dogs, painting and sanding.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are fluent in English and Dutch, learning French. Any help with French is welcome, we can teach you Dutch or English in return!
Accommodation
It's an old farmhouse, and we are in the proces of renovating so please don't expect any luxury! You have your own bedroom and bathroom.
Meals: if you can cook that would be appreciated! We pay for the food, water electricity etc. We can't pay you, but you will be our guest.
What else ...
We can pick you up from the nearest bus or train station. We live in North East France, where there are lots of places to hike, gallo roman sights, old villages, etc. We are in the Champagne region, just above Burgundy. We eat veggies from our own garden, we have honey from our own bees.
We also have 2 dogs, who roam freely, they're very friendly and playful. Your dog is also welcome, provided it's ok around other dog, cows, cats (the neighbours), sheep etc.
We love playing board games!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optic cable
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs that are wel behaved and are good with other dogs, sheep, neighbourhood cats, cows etc.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4 days a week
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