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Last replied
29 Dec 2022
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Description
Hi I am Bram, After travelling the world, living and working in various places and cultures, i finally settled down 10 years ago in a small isolated valley in the french pyrenees. trying to live responsibly and localy and building sustainable. i have set up a small beefarm that produces various honey varieties. I have also a donkey living on the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- living in a truly marvelous natural surrounding, high biodiversity, super landscapes, loads of trecks to do
- multiple languages spoken (FR, NL, ENG, SPA, GER, IT)
- learn about the wonderfull world of bees and honey
- have an experience to live in a almost off grid place, we have our own water, own electricty and own heating
- having an example of living life differently
Help
For this summer we will be renovating a barn, so mainly looking for builders. Occasional other jobs will be at hand depending on the time of the season.
being hands on spirit and motivation are mostly needed. beginner or experienced skills welcomed.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis 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
simple accomodation in private small stone cabana insulated with pure sheep wool, a window with magnificient mountain view, ouside hot shower possible, dry toilet. food mostly organic, loads of vegetable, chicken, egg and fish diet. breakfast is self service. other meals generally together. some help with either cooking or dishwashing is expected.
Sleeping in tent is possible too. And there is a nice spot to park your camper van.
What else ...
public transport from TOULOUSE to SAINT-GIRONS (train & bus)
from Saint-Girons to Sentein either hitchhike (works good here) or local bus (once evening), pick up on arrival possible.
I go at least twice a week down for bees AND Shopping. items can be brought or you can come along.
market tuesdays castillon, thursdays bonac, and saturdays saint girons.
there is a mountain bike to use, and even a second one to repair ;-)
local pub with regular concerts at 7km, a simple shop at 4km.
we have shared wifi internet hotspot available on demand.
helpers must appreciated secludedness and feeling comfortable with being in a isolated place. the nature is stunning. loads of walks to do...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
we had long talks and good fun with bram, and learned a lot about old walls'renovation and of course beekeeping.
thank you bram for your hospitality !
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we had long talks and good fun with bram, and learned a lot about old walls'renovation and of course beekeeping.
thank you bram for your hospitality !
