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Help us bring an old homestead back to life in a tiny village in north-eastern France

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  • Description

    Description

    We are David (geographer, 31) & Alina (drafts woman, 34) with four cats and a few chicken.
    A few years back we've bought an old homestead in a tiny village in France. We are now renovating the buildings and bringing live back to the neglected garden. David is working from home and I'm on two and an half day in a city closeby.
    We are both passionated about nature, gardening and traveling. We stayed ourselves at a few workaway hosts all over the globe and love the concept. Our little paradise is located in northeastern France's Lorraine region, sourrounded by the biggest continious forest area of central europe (Les Vogues du nord / Pfälzerwald) with infinit opportunities for hiking, climbing, camping, fishing and swimming. Nearby towns (for shopping, hospital, restaurants, etc.) are about half an hour drive. You would need a car to get around but we can always share a ride or borrow a bike.
    So if you like peacefull, little villages, this is the right spot for you :)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    LGBTQ
    Farming
    Events & social
    Culture
    Plant care
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    Hitchhiking
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Here you can learn a lot about history (the main road of our village is around 1900 years old), local foods (we have a very nice traditional restaurant in our village), learn the local dialect (some weird mix of german and french, haha!) and see how people still try to live with and within nature in the 21. century in central europe.
    There are also plenty of natural sides like rock formations, castle ruins and forest lakes around to explore.

    Beside all of this we both have traveled a lot and are happy to share experiences and stories around a campfire in our garden.

  • Help

    Help

    There's all kind of work on our property :D .. some examples :
    * there's always something to do in the garden (weeding, watering the plants, harvesting, etc.)
    * we're renovating the main building (plastering and painting walls, sanding the floor, etc.)
    * we need to declutter the shed so future animals have a cosy place to stay
    * since we're only heating with wood there's a loooot of wood waiting to be chopped ;D

    You see, it TOTALLY depends on the peole who will come to help!
    What kind of help are you willing to offer? Which skills do you have?
    We won't force you to chop wood if you're a garden person ^^

    Skills of an electrician, a carpenter or a roofer would be highly appreciated but any kind of help is welcome!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Russian: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are both speaking german, english, a little bit spanish and french. David's french is way better and he's also speaking the local dialect. I'm also speaking russian and learning indonesian atm.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    One room is yours :) But you're also free to put your tent or vehicle somewhere around the poperty.
    Bathroom and kitchen is shared. We provide breakfast and dinner on all working days. Weekends are individual but we mostly like to cook and eat together. Alina is cooking vegetarian most of the time. We cannot provide special diets but if you are alergic to something just let us know.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We don't want you to smoke inside the house and hard drugs are NOT welcome.

  • 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

    David's working from home too, so this would be perfectly fine. However since we're living pretty rural connection can be poor sometimes.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    A van would fit somewhere and I guess a small motorhome too :)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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A woman stands in a wooded area, gazing at a small town, with a walking stick in hand and a dog by her side, surrounded by trees and a bench.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall, set against a cloudy sky at sunset.
The image depicts a vibrant assortment of fresh vegetables and fruits arranged on a concrete surface, showcasing a variety of colors and textures.
Two cats sit and lie on the ground in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and leaves, with a serene and natural atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene landscape with trees and a body of water, featuring a vibrant green tree line and a tranquil atmosphere, evoking a sense of natural beauty and peacefulness.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a cluster of houses and a road, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky. The scene exudes tranquility and peacefulness.
A man stands on a ladder in a hallway, painting the wall with a paintbrush, surrounded by tools and materials in a cluttered, unfinished space.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man and woman sitting on a stone wall in a lush garden, with a curious cat approaching them from the foreground.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a large window, wooden furniture, and a patterned rug, bathed in natural light.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with lush greenery, a small house, and a person tending to the plants, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a church, houses, and lush greenery, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky.
The image depicts a large rock formation with a tree growing out of it, set against a blue sky and surrounded by green leaves.

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