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Explore permaculture and experience subsistance living on our smallholding in Baugé en Anjou, France

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  • Description

    Description

    This is a small permaculture farm project shared between Marc(64, Father) Deborah(64, Mother) and Reuben (26,Son).

    Located in the North-west part of France, the Anjou region more specifically, we aim to produce our own food with our garden or through foraging and our daily routine revolves around that and a constant interaction with our local network.

    Marc and Deborah bought the farm 24 years ago with the firm intention of renovating the place and opening it to welcome others, they are a British couple who moved to France some 34 years ago.

    Reuben who was raised with his siblings on the property came back to the farm in 2022 after traveling in Norway for a couple years also with Workaway and is now planning on keeping the family farm alive!

    The local life is very rural and far from the stresses of the city. Reuben has a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the area who share similar worldviews and projects with him. He loves to take part in local activities but is also an avid traveler and hiker, and always ready for the next adventure.

    Marc and Debbie, coming to retirement age, also love to take part in local activities with their community network. Both practice their spirituality daily through prayer and contemplation.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Events & social
    Farming
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Animals
    Plant care
    Carpentry
    Gardening
    Hitchhiking
    Cooking & food
    Art & design
    Photography
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Music
    Yoga / Wellness
    Winter sports
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Team sports
    Camping
    Water sports
    Adventure sports
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    We are happy to accompany you into rural french culture and language exchange.

    Reuben loves to spend time outdoors wether it's hiking, running, cycling, snowboarding or surfing he also loves going camping and will happily take you out on various trips and outdoor adventures.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Daily help on the farm is needed with tasks ranging from everyday maintenance to plant cultivation and animal care. Might need help on various building projects involving masonry, building chicken houses, fixing fences, painting walls, etc...

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    Norwegian: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    The farm has an old family home as the main living quarters and some of the outbuildings that's been renovated into a tourist accomodation.

    You will have your own room in the main house and we will share the facilities such as bathroom and kitchen. The room can sleep two people, it is possible to host couples or friends but we will not host strangers together in the same room.

    We will be happy to share meals with you (Breakfast, lunch) dinner is usually a snack for us. Our diet is flexitarian based, we aim to eat healthy, balanced diets but most importantly integral ingredients (locally organic grown/raised vegetables/meat)

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    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is space to park a van on the farm and it is possible to hook up to mains electricity.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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