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*️️️️You enjoy gardening, cooking, refurbishing, sewing, taking care of animals... there is room here for respectful people
We are (Marie and Jean-Jacques) true lovers of old houses and we are clearly expecting this house to become a place for humans like us.
We would appreciate gathering like minded people concerning our exciting huge project. We are inviting creative dependable eco- conscious individuals to join us.
The place is an "ecospot". We use mainly natural materials to renovate the Mansion and it's outbuildings (hemp, lime, old wood, sheep wool...) but also our way of living leans towards declining consumption of mass produced products. Although we are not lacking without these items.
We do appreciate recycling, and up-cycling, second-hand clothes and sobjects. We are seeking people to join us and participate in our dream.
We are inviting people who have a vision and wish to realise their own professional project in relation with ecology : we are planning to build tiny-houses such as a hobbit house and various other styles of unusual tiny-houses in our enchanting forest in the near future. eiulture garden (1 hectare).
We are seeking talented DIYers, retired plumbers, electricians and carpenters to help in the restoration and creation of flats for the future inhabitants in connection with our project.n
The food is mainly vegetarian and some meat is strictly "forbidden" : horse, pork, gogat.
There are many animals living here on our 5 hectares.
It is possible to join us with your own accommodation (i.e. camper, mini-van, igloo, wagon, tipi.
Keep in mind that we share household chores (not included in the working hours of course!),
We demand a total respect of the house, grounds, animals and humans (non smoking bedrooms).
In the surrounding area you can ride a bike, swim in rivers, use a bike on railways, reach the coast in one hour and a half…
Important : we expect you to leave your place ready for the next human being and it is obvious that you leave your working place and tools tidy !!!!!
Jean-Jacques is a (good) teacher concerning the project at hand.
You need to be able to manage yourself in the work which needs to be done.
An association was created in order to organize events such as concerts, exhibitions, theater, festival, flee-market, in planning a "Geo caching" event during the patrimonial days in collaboration with the chateau's owner in the village.
About us : Since we were young we always had people at our place we have also hosted a Bosnian mother and her 2 children during the war, we have been a host family for elderly people and handicapped people for 5 years. This is not our first renovation but it is the largest.
*️️️️*️️️️Please read further for specifics
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Have the opportunity to spend sometime in a mansion with a real history. Participate to a reborn of an historical house with friendly animals and humans. Jean-Jacques has skills in refurbishing with lime, he is patient and a good teacher. We mainly accept people during school holidays eventhough people are allowed to stay longer if they feel like.
Help
Description of assistance needed :
Application of lime and hemp mixture
Electrical,
Plumbing
Sanding
Painting
Masonery
cooking
Many other skills concerning the restoration of the Mansion
Creating curtains and blinds
Reparing armchairs
cooking for hosts
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
bedroom with shower, sink and DRY TOILETS, mainly vegetarian food
What else ...
We enjoy renovating this wonderful place and we enjoy spending time with all the animals, we hate consuming, we just want to leave this place in a better condition. The surrounding is lovely and there are many things to do depending on your hobbies. You will fin bicycles on the spot. In summer you may enjoy swimming in river.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
not too big as the entrances were built for horses
Can possibly accept pets
only under you responsibility and all damages will have to be fixed
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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- de quoi faire au potager pour qui souhaite expérimenter des techniques en permaculture, bio et/ou biodynamie (calendrier lunaire)
- un très beau bois pour se promener en toute tranquillité
- un espace où se trouve les… read more
C’est un lieu plein de joie grâce à Marie, son sourire constant et son amour pour les animaux.
Jean-Jaques qui a un prénom aussi grand que son cœur. Il est très gentil et humblè.
Karim c’est de l’énergie, de la pure énergie. C’est un bon collègue de… read more
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- de quoi faire au potager pour qui souhaite expérimenter des techniques en permaculture, bio et/ou biodynamie (calendrier lunaire)
- un très beau bois pour se promener en toute tranquillité
- un espace où se trouve les… read more
C’est un lieu plein de joie grâce à Marie, son sourire constant et son amour pour les animaux.
Jean-Jaques qui a un prénom aussi grand que son cœur. Il est très gentil et humblè.
Karim c’est de l’énergie, de la pure énergie. C’est un bon collègue de… read more
