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Beautiful stone farmhouse in the countryside in Gers, France
I am an artist living on a former Armagnac farm in Gascogne. Most of the house is restored but there are still parts of the farm to paint and update - I'm looking for help with planting flowers, painting the shutters, and helping to create a studio space in the barn for 16mm and Super 8 film editing and projection. Once it's completed, the studio will be the center of a small non-profit filmmakers collective. If you’re interested please specify what experience and skills you have, and what other jobs you have done. It’s a non-smoking house, pesca-vegetarian and I am fully vaccinated.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I'm a fluent French and English speaker and also speak Italian and some Spanish and am glad to help if you want to work on these languages – I'm happy to include people in film workshops and projections of films in the studio. You can also join in daily chi gong practice if interested. The farm is about 1 kilometer from a small lively village and there are several other beautiful villages nearby with street markets, galleries, festivals and music.
Help
Most of the house is restored but there are still parts of the house to paint and update - I'm looking for help with planting flowers, painting the shutters, and helping to create a studio space in the barn for 16mm and Super 8 film editing. If you’re interested please specify what experience and skills you have, and what other jobs you have done. It’s a non-smoking house and I am fully vaccinated.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I'm fluent in French and English and am happy to offer language exchange - would love to practice my Italian and Spanish as well as learn new languages.Accommodation
you will have your own bedroom with a beautiful view, kitchen access and shared dinners.
What else ...
You will have access to the swimming pool and can easily explore festivals, markets, and organic farms and vineyards in the surrounding villages in Gers. There are many biking and hiking trails nearby, including the St Jacques de Compostelle.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
2-3 hours a day 5 days a week
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It was also really interesting getting to see Baba’s films. This was a great experience!
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It was also really interesting getting to see Baba’s films. This was a great experience!