Practice yoga on our 37 acres of hilly oak and pine forests and help with renovations, near Poitiers, France

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19/07/2021
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Welcome to our beautiful chateau nested within its 37 acres of hilly oak and pine forests, located 45km away from Poitiers, in France.
We are in the process of creating an event center based on a Kundalini yoga spirit, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, and there is still a lot of work to do !
Enjoy our river, peaceful park, walking and cycling paths in the woods, beautiful surroundings of amazing French villages, amongst them the well-known climbing site of Puygirault and the village of Angles sur l’Anglin.

Bienvenue dans notre domaine, niché au cœur de ses 15 hectares de plaines verdoyantes et de forêts de chênes verts et de pins, situé à 45km de Poitiers, en France.
Nous sommes en train de créer un centre d'évènements fondé sur l’enseignement de Kundalini Yoga de Yogi Bhajan, pouvant accueillir des stages, formations, etc de différents enseignants. Et il y a encore beaucoup à faire !
Découvrez notre rivière, notre parc paisible, et les chemins de randonnées pédestres et cyclables, les villages avoisinants avec leur extraordinaire patrimoine culturel, dont le fameux site d’escalade de Puygirault, et l’étonnant village d’Angles sur l’Anglin.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Beginner or confirmed yogi, in exchange of your help, you are welcome to share our daily morning Kundalini yoga practice and meditation session, bonfire, swimming, ping pong, bike ride, music, healthy vegetarian food!

Que vous soyez débutant ou yogi averti, en échange de votre travail, vous êtes invités à partager avec nous nos pratiques quotidiennes de Kundalini yoga et de méditation, ainsi que la rivière, les feux de camp, la musique, ping-pong & vélo, déguster notre nourriture végétarienne et partager avec nous bonne humeur et bien être!
Help
Volunteer tasks vary: planting, weeding, painting, sanding, cleaning, cooking… some help require skills, others require only your good will, and some other jobs require endurance and physical strength.

Les activités consistent à entretenir le site et son parc : planter, poncer, désherber, nettoyer, peindre, creuser, cuisiner… selon les besoins et la saison.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Private small rooms with common bathrooms, or rooms to be shared, also camping in summer in the beautiful park by the river, with sanitary blocks available.
What else ...
We are looking for people willing and happy to learn, willing and happy to work with conscious presence, willing and happy to share. Positive attitude essential !
We hope to meet you soon !
We speak French, English and Dutch.
Vegetarian, non-smoking and no alcohol centre.
We ask for a minimum of 2 weeks stay.
Wi-Fi available.
Pick-up possible with prior notice at Saint Savin bus stop (bus from Poitiers)

Les travaux sont très divers, certains d’entre eux exigent des compétences, d’autres demandent seulement votre bonne volonté, et quelques travaux requièrent endurance et force physique. Nous accueillons des personnes souhaitant apprendre, découvrir et partager avec conscience, optimisme et bonne volonté !
En espérant vous connaitre bientôt,
Français, anglais, et néerlandais parlés.
Site végétarien, non-fumeur, sans alcool.
Nous demandons un minimum de 2 semaines pour les séjours avec nous.
Wi-Fi disponible.
Possibilité de venir vous chercher à l’arrêt de car de Saint-Savin (car venant de Poitiers) sur rendez-vous.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours max

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Feedback left by and about host (36)

02/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

I recommend to inform yourself well about the Kundalini Yoga practice before coming here, for it is (from my perspective) quite different from the other forms of yoga that I have practiced before. If Kundalini Yoga is what you want, you're up for a great experience!
I arrived here in the beginning of September. We were about six volunteers and… read more

(Very good )

22/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Shelly) for host

Wahe Guru WorkAway fellows!
It’s important for me to emphasise that I have written this feedback respecting and following my ‘Golden 5’ (see at the bottom of my feedback). It’s what I use for ANY applications I make here (or on other ventures). I have found that following this has helped create & shape better experiences and be grounded with… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Loïc)

Loïc stayed with us for two weeks. His smile, his presence and his very efficient handling of any task we asked him to do made him a very appreciated workawayer that we can recommend without hesitating.
All the best for you Loïc and thanks for your enthousiasm and help!

(Excellent )

04/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Loïc) for host

It was my first workaway expérience and it was such a good choice. I spend 2 weeks in this magical place and I enjoyed each moment. I knew nothing about Kundalini yoga before coming to the Château and now I want to continue practising ! The place is truelly beautyful and there is nice outside job to do. People I met there are rallye kind and… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I stayed for 2 weeks in May and it was such a great experience! I met wonderful people and I learned a lot about Kundalini Yoga (and we had a beautiful daily practice - thank you, Premjeet!). I was very lucky that I could stay there also during a yoga festival which was a really enriching experience! There was a lot of work to before and after the… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lilou) for host

A safe a peaceful retreat. I stayed for 2 weeks. It has a great sense of community with everyone working together. In beautiful surroundings perfect for long walks.
You'll probably have the best experience if you are interested in yoga.

(Excellent )

23/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host

Hi !

I was in Chateau during month of July and August and it was really amazing !!
Wooo this place is perfect if you want to learn about Kundalini yoga and practice. You can feel very peacefull and take your time to go deeply in your own path and meet lot of great people and talk and what ever you want !
I feel so greatfull to was here and… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host

I love this place, people here and energy which is amazing. I found everything there: peace, friends, calm, social and also to by alone, beautiful nature, possibility to growth personaly, spiritualy, mentally - every day and every moment.
A big thanks to Harjot and Guru Lal who are always available to show something new with patience and warm… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host

I feel they are no words which can accurately describe how my experience has been. This place has been the highlight of my travel journey as it gave me the spiritual awareness I was looking for so long. It was all about being in the here and now, being fully conscious, to tune in with myself and with the others. Life is reduce to its simplest;… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick)

Patrick Bhajan Seva Singh stayed in our Kundalini yoga center for about a month. He is a great person to work and share community life with. Calm, open, reliable and eager to help, he is flexible and adapt easily to collective life and a diversity of tasks. Great seva spirit. He also engaged in the teachings in a committed way, attending sadhana… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host

Trop bien...Un havre de paix perdu dans la nature. Si vous voulez vous videz la tête ,faire des rencontres, et apprendre dans différents domaine ( jardinnage, cuisine veg, rénovation et yoga) cet endroit est fait pour vous. La nourriture y est excellente, l'infrastructure très bonne. Il y a même un sauna !
J'ai passé 3 semaines qui m'ont fait le… read more

(Excellent )

12/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kathleen) for host

This was a wonderful workaway experience for me. The centre is really well run, and there is a lot to learn from everyone there about a wide variety of things. The setting is both beautiful and interesting - teaming with wildlife. I felt much closer to nature and myself by the time I left. Thank you. Sat Nam!

(Excellent )

07/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Conor) for host

This beautiful place. Really nice memories from last year.
You become a part of the life here. Really good people. Lovely vibes. Wisdom and heart. Very good food, books and facilities. The scenery and nature are for the memory. In the villages around, which you can cycle to, you really see that you are in France.
An experience with high… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sergey)

It was very nice to have Sergio here. Fun, relaxed and open minded person. Always up to a do a variety of tasks from cooking to physical outdoor work. Good energy to have around. Very much recommended.

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sergey) for host

I felt something spiritual closeness to people that I was lacking in my journey. For 3 weeks, these people have become to me almost family. I really liked the atmosphere, life and conditions offered by the administration of the place. Thanks to these people for their patience with my not very good English :)). See this place!!

(Excellent )

18/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Domantas) for host

So sorry, forgot to leave feedback. Its still difficult to explain experience what i get here. Spend all august in chateau. Helped in the kitchen during couple events and other time helped with outside jobs (cleaning forest, brambles and cleaning all around area). Enjoyed every minute, every minute of work was learning more about myself, nature… read more

(Excellent )

25/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host

I had a wonderful time volunteering. Here you will find a warm welcome and generosity. I stayed for 5 weeks but I would have liked to stay longer. I worked a little in the kitchen and a little cleaning and gardening. The location is beautiful, so peaceful and there is amazing fresh water swimming in the nearby river. The yoga I found… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Leon) for host

My first workaway experience, it was a good choice! Beautiful place, very nice people; very comfortable accommodation, delicious veggie food. Different types of work, you have a chance to learn a lot of interesting things here; and it will probably become more and more interesting as the place opens to public and organizes events, small retreats… read more

(Very good )

25/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Constanza)

It was a pleasure having Constanza here with us, she worked hard and was always happy and fun to be around. If she ever wanted to come back here we would be happy to see her again! Highly recommended...

(Excellent )

25/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Constanza) for host

It was great to stay in this beautiful project for 2 weeks... tasks were varied, good hours of work, lots of nature, and of course be prepared to be in the middle of nowhere! It is a great place to disconnect with the unnecessary and reconnect with the self and positivity. Yoga sessions were going on all the time, lots of opportunities for sharing… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ross) for host

I thought i left feedback but i guess i forgot. better late then never!

The chateau was my first workaway experience and it was amazing, and set me on my workaway journey! Everyone was kind and welcoming. the work was tough but rewarding and the food was equally amazing.

i miss everyone there and would gladly return if invited!

(Excellent )

25/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (paolo)

paulo has a very good energy and sense of humour. he helped out a lot... on a variety of work from some heavy earthwork to cooking. thanks for your help here. blessings for the rest of your travels!

(Very good )

23/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (paolo) for host

The place is very, very beautiful. A castle absorbed in the nature, with beautiful river and forest. The rooms for volunteers are really good, and the vegetarian food is great: Piara and Devender are my favourite chefs ever. Unfortunately, when i was there, there wasn't a fixed yoga program but in the same time I was lucky to have a deep and nice… read more

(Very good )

19/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Corinne)

Corinne came to help out at one of our busiest times and was always willing to put in great effort! Thank you! She stayed after our big event and gave us an insight into the ecology in and around our project. Recommended workawayer... :)

(Excellent )

06/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Corinne) for host

This was a very interesting Workaway experience for me, full of learning and great exchanges. Thank you Guru Lal, Angad and Devindar, Satkilpal, Sarah, Dyal and Ibrahim for making me feel welcome at the Chateau . The work was intense but was offset by many highlights including working in the kitchen during the yoga festival with Suzanne (Chef… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Karin)

Karin has been of great help in our project. Never reluctant to do any job we asked her. Nice and sweet, discreet and efficient. And of very good advice for anything to be improved. It was a joy to receive her and her smile!

(Excellent )

04/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Karin) for host

Great place with great people. Work was quite hard and we worked independently. The straff were always there for support and especially Guru Lal have a gift when it comes to give instructions: crystalclear. He can explain anything to anyone.
This is a very welcomming place. Devinder, who Will make your lunch, is a very good chef and above all, a… read more

(Excellent )

26/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host

Sometimes it was challenging, but atmosphere, nature and people I met there worth it all. Just a great place to provide you your inside development. Hope to come again.

(Very good )

26/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

This place was a magical experience! I would recommend coming here to anyone who is looking to work hard, become a big family and spend a lot of time getting to know people from all over. I spent almost a month here, arriving in November. I would have loved to stay even longer if it wasn't due to winter weather arriving. It does get cold!

I… read more

(Very good )

21/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Kay) for host

I stayed at the chateau in Nov 2013 for 3 weeks. It is a very beautiful place, situated in nature with it's own woods and a river running through the grounds. The work was varied as there is such a lot to do. I was lucky enough to stay there when there was a good team of volunteers and we had a lot of fun. The food was great too, it was very nice… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Sanne) for host

My first Workaway experience - couldn't be better! The Kundalini yoga spirit is very palpable here, but there is nothing woolly about this place! The people are kind and welcoming, and when it comes to work very practical and down to earth. There is plenty to do at the chateau and you get a lot of freedom to work independantly.
Both the castle… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Kathleen) for host

I had a great experience at the chateau.....great people and lovely grounds to explore. Thank you so much for having my son and I!!!! It was so nice to have autonomy with the work. No one looking over your shoulder, but the work always noticed. I am not a kundalini follower, but loved the chanting I was invited to join. I was able to practice my… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Mariana) for host

I love being here, sweet community, beautiful place with river and walks and places to discover, delicious food, comfortable and very nice work environment. Thank you

(Excellent )

10/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host

Magic place!! i was also there during winter and it was great time.. i think in the summer it will be really nice and unique place. Beautiful surroundings, caves, ruins, wild animals a lot of birds, owls, absolutely magic !beautiful river side , doing yoga in the mornings, healthy food.. and work of course)) so if you have right intention you… read more

(Very good )

03/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (Raphaël) for host

I was there for at least a month during a very cold winter (february 2012) but the warm atmosphere of this great family was here to make me forget how freezing the outside temperature was ! Jan makes sure very often that you enjoy what you're doing, Fleur constantly cooks great vegetarian food and their kids are very nice.
Most of the work was… read more

(Very good )

29/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host

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(Negative )

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