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Hello everyone, Welcome to Vernou. My name is Julie, and 7 years ago, I was designated as heir to a hunting estate in Sologne. My convictions and my past experiences pushed me to transform the place into an antispeciesist sanctuary in a region more than hostile to the animal cause. Today we welcome several dozen animals: goats, sheep, cows, horses, donkeys, pigs and wild boars, as well as cats, and the two dogs of the family. We are trying to recreate an area of semi freedom, without animal exploitation, on the 70 hectares of the property. The maintenance of animals occupies a major part of our days, however we have projects of vegetable garden in permaculture, associative events, forestry and maintenance and upkeep of the local flora and fauna.
Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
Bienvenue au Vernou.
Je m'appelle Julie, et il y a 7 ans, j'ai été désignée comme héritière dune propriété de chasse en Sologne.
Mes convictions et mes expériences passées m'ont poussé à transformer le lieu en sanctuaire antispéciste dans une région plus qu'hostile à la cause animale.
Nous accueillons aujourd'hui plusieurs dizaine d'animaux : chèvres, moutons, vaches, chevaux, ânes, cochons et sangliers, ainsi que des chats, et les deux chiens de la famille.
Nous essayons de recréer un espace de semi liberté, sans exploitation animale, sur les 70 hectares de la propriété.
L'entretien des animaux occupe une majeure partie de nos journées, cependant nous avons des projets de potager en permaculture, d'événements associatifs, de foresterie et de maintien et d'entretien de la faune et la flore locale.
Je suis joignable essentiellement par SMS au 06 66 49 75 25Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are of a fairly young average age, but we study all profiles. We are quite politically engaged. We love music, evenings by the fireside (large library), walks, animals of course, and our little weekly outings at Emmaus. Small bonus, we have a pole dance bar.
Nous sommes d'une moyenne d'âge assez jeune, mais nous étudions tous les profils.
Nous sommes assez engagés politiquement.
Nous aimons la musique, les soirées au coin du feu ( grande bibliothèque) , les promenades, les animaux évidemment, et nos petites sorties hebdomadaires chez Emmaus.
Petit bonus, on à une barre de pole dance.Help
We ask the volunteers for 4 hours of daily help Feeding of the animals, maintenance of their place of life, various care, supervision and odd jobs
Nous demandons aux bénévoles 4 heures de travail quotidien ( planning ci joint )
Nourissage des animaux, entretien de leurs lieu de vie, soins divers, surveillance et petits travauxLanguages spoken
French: Fluent
Accommodation
3 bedrooms, a caravan, place for truck and camper van
3 chambres, une caravane, place camion et camping carWhat else ...
Sologne is a region rich in forests, castles, mushrooms, chestnuts, blackberries and other wonders.
La Sologne est une région riche de forêts, de châteaux, de champignons, châtaignes, mures et autres merveilles.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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week