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Hello ! Welcome to our profile.
We're a group of friends aged between 28 and 40 who set up an association on an eight-hectare plot of land 5 years ago. We are three permanent people's but they are many passages
In the long term, we really want to establish ourselves in our region by offering a range of cultural and agricultural activities on our farm.
We're aiming for food self-sufficiency, but above all we want to create a network of exchanges with the people around us.
For several years now, we've been inspired by the principles of permaculture.
We have a garden that we look after a lot, an orchard, hives, as well as chickens, a pig, dwarf goats, a dog and cats.
In general we like to try new things in gardening, crafting, cooking, and art, and depending who is here when you come but, you may be able to participate in yoga classes, sewing, or other artistic activities.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Having been on workaway ourselves in various countries, we'd like to take our turn as hosts.
We are convinced that cultural exchange is rich and important.
Here, you can take part in participatory workshops with other farmers, and there's also another association that welcomes young people from all over the world not far from where we live, with whom we are in contact.
In the summer, we sometimes go to festivals where you can also come if you like.
We also go hiking and swimming in the river in the afternoons...
Help
The main help we'll need this year is to build straw earth walls to create a space under the barn for the autumn, which we'll use to create the fruit juices.
As well as this, we still need help with the garden, feeding the animals and everyday housework.
Depending on how many people are there, activities will be organised by group and you can choose which activities to do the next day: straw earth construction, gardening or cooking and tidying up the house... Depending on the needs of the day.
We generally like to work together in the morning so that we have the afternoon free, but this can depend on the task.
Of course, you'll never work more than 25 hours a week, because we never forget that you're also there to share moments of relaxation, conviviality and holidays.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The house isn't finished and you can't expect great comfort: we have a kitchen and a bathroom with hot water and the dormitory is basic.
You can sleep in a private caravan in the garden, alone, as a couple, or with a friend if you want to sleep in the same bed.
There are also places to pitch a tent if you wish. In a dormitory in the house if it's busy (first come, first served).
We use a compost toilet in a cabin on the garden.
We do not have internet access in the caravans but we do have access in the house.
Meals are provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we share meals during the week. At weekends, anything is possible.
We eat as much local and organic food as possible, and one of the people on site is vegan, so there's no need to worry about those diets. On the other hand, we don't do personalised races.
What else ...
It's the countryside here and if you're looking for peace and quiet and to enjoy nature this is certainly the right place, otherwise you're likely to get bored.
The first village is a ten-minute walk by the main road or by path through the forest.
There's a lovely river we can take you to, or you can cycle there.
We can organise weekend outings to the Puy de Dôme volcano if you wish, as well as swimming pool and hammam outings half an hour away... Or other activities to think about together. (Subject to availability, of course).
During your stay you can borrow bicycles.
We can collect you from Varennes sur Allier station.
Also, don't forget that during your free time, you're part of the house, just like us, and we ask you to respect the communal areas and all the residents by helping with the daily chores.
Autonomy and self-management are more than welcome! :)
We really hope to meet you in our farm !
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
To be requested on a case-by-case basis
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 to 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
