The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a flock of sheep grazing in a lush green field, with a majestic mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a lamb nuzzling a sheep in a lush grassy field, with other sheep visible in the background.
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Improving the daily life of a shepherdess in the French Alps, France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    In the Vercors Regional Natural Park, in the French Alps, I have a small farm at the foot of the cliffs of the reserve. Concerned about our animals, sheep, pigs, dogs, cows, horses... my amount of work has increased in recent years. I really need a helping hand to help me look after my herd, move the fences of the parks, tidy up, do DIY, help cook meals, possibly do some gardening, help protect the herd from predators.... There is room for different profiles but the reception conditions are a bit rustic (place currently being reorganized).

    Au sein du Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors, dans les Alpes Françaises, je possède une petite ferme au pied des falaises de la réserve. Soucieuse de nos animaux, brebis, cochons, chiens, vaches, chevaux... ma quantité de travail a augmenté ces dernières années. J'ai bien besoin d'un coup de main pour m'aider à garder mon troupeau, déplacer les clôtures des parcs, faire du rangement, du bricolage , participer à la cuisine des repas, éventuellement du jardinage, aider à la protection du troupeau face aux prédateurs .... Il y a de la place pour différents profils mais les conditions d'accueil sont un peu rustiques (lieu en cours de réorganisation).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    A slightly noisy family because of the many young people, but friendly. Magnificent landscapes. Discovery of organic mountain farming. Important community life in the area.

    Famille un peu bruyante car beaucoup de jeunes mais conviviale. Paysages magnifiques. Découverte de l'élevage de montagne bio. Vie associative importante dans le secteur.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    In our house, everyone helps set the table, clear away, do the dishes... No one who can adapt to our somewhat disjointed pace of life. Ability to cook welcome (we are not fussy - meat-eating family). Tidying up, DIY, gardening, wood... depending on the needs of the moment. Construction work if you have the skills.


    Chez nous, tout le monde participe à mettre la table, débarrasser, faire la vaisselle... Personne sachant s'adapter à notre rythme de vie un peu décousu. Capacité à faire à manger bienvenue (nous ne sommes pas difficiles - famille mangeuse de viande). Rangement, bricolage, jardinage, bois ... selon les besoins du moment. Travaux de construction si vous avez des compétences.

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Reception at the farm (no house, dry toilet, basic shower but hot water at will). We can lend a tent but if you have one it is welcome. Don't forget your good mood, we have some, Guaranteed change of scenery for the motivated

    Accommodation in a tent possible on the farm. Van ok. Non-smoking preferred (or respectful smoker). We also take turns at night to protect the herds from predators. notice for the ultra motivated

    Accueil à la ferme (pas de maison, wc sec, douche basique mais eau chaude à volonté). Nous pouvons prêter une tente mais si vous en avez une c'est bienvenu. N'oubliez pas votre bonne humeur, nous on en a, Dépaysement garanti pour les motivés

    Logement en tente possible à la ferme. Van ok. Préférence non fumeur (ou fumeur respectueux). Nous nous relayons aussi la nuit pour protéger les troupeaux des prédateurs. avis pour les ultra motivés

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Nous accueillons aussi dans le cadre de l'écovolontariat et d'école agricole depuis 15 ans pour découvrir l'agriculture.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    il y a de la place dans les champs et à la ferme

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    seulement à certaines conditions.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a serene scene of a lamb nuzzling a sheep in a lush grassy field, with other sheep visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a flock of sheep grazing in a lush green field, with a majestic mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky.

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