A man in a mustard yellow hoodie sits on a chair, holding a large brown and white dog in his lap. Both look calmly at the camera.
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The image depicts a kitchen with a table and chairs, featuring a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The room is well-lit and has a cozy feel.
A group of people sit around a wooden outdoor table, laughing and painting together under the sun, surrounded by greenery, enjoying a creative and social activity.
This image shows an outdoor rustic shower setup made with wooden planks and branches, featuring a floorboard and a black portable water container in a natural garden setting.
A whimsical indoor scene with colorful decorations, a rainbow, clouds, various artwork on the walls, dramatic lighting, smoke effects, and two people observing the display.
A group of people enjoy an outdoor gathering, eating and socializing. One man plays guitar, while others offer food and drinks at a wooden picnic table.
The image depicts a room with a stage, featuring a drum set, guitar, and other musical instruments, suggesting a performance or event is taking place. The room is well-lit and organized.
The image depicts a cozy room with a wooden floor, featuring a table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a window, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. The room is well-lit and inviting.
The image depicts a circular arrangement of fruit and vegetables, with a prominent focus on a leafy green vegetable, likely lettuce, arranged in a neat and organized manner.
The image depicts a collection of glass jars filled with tomatoes on a wooden table, with additional empty jars nearby, set against a kitchen background.
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Creating art, community and sustainability in Champsecret, France

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm Raphaël, musician (producer) and video maker, and I'm renovating an old farm :) - I'm living here with my dog (Aria). I created a non profit organisation in order to make :
    music studio, a stage for concerts, festivals, having a cinema, organising yoga retreat. Dedicate one room for workshop (upcycling - Fermentation....)

    I cook Vegan with local, bio and season vegetables. I try my best to promote sustainability in every fields (food, construction,...)
    I love all kind of arts : from photography to contemporary dance (favorite choreographer Chrystal Pite), music, cinema, theatre...
    I spent most of my time to create a community, dedicated to art, nature, animals...
    I have complete a yoga teacher training in Berlin (Hatha and yin yoga)

    About my music : - ask me for my link

    I d love to learn Italian

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • 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

    Beautiful walk in the forest of Normandie (80 km from Mont-st-Michel)
    Sport activities (horse/bike riding/swimming)
    Outside activities
    Language exchange
    Chill in the Hammock

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Help

    Help

    This year I mostly will work in the garden, and in the barn

    1-2hrs per day:
    OUTDOOR TASKS: Gardening (Permaculture); cutting the grass (manual), weeding, tending to our veg patch, planting trees...

    2hrs per day :
    OUTDOOR/INDOOR PROJECTS: Isolation of the barn walls

    Half hrs per day :
    FOOD : Help me to cook some meal. I love to cook (VEGAN)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I lived 8 years in Germany. I had several Tandem to practice Languages. Always excited to discover some new culture :)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    My place is 15 min away from Flers or Briouze.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have the fibre here

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Aria

Host ref number: 888823327466

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