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Join us for nature, gardening, and animal care in Beaulieu Sur Loire, France

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello to everyone considering a visit (at) larchedubeaulieu. ⭐️

    We're thrilled to welcome those embracing a sustainable lifestyle and a love for nature, permaculture, and beyond. 🌍 Our haven eagerly awaits the arrival of motivated, light-hearted, and inquisitive souls!

    We are thrilled to have the opportunity to welcome visitors and I would be more than happy to accommodate more than one person. Whether you come as a couple, with friends, or solo, you are welcome to share this unique experience with us.✨

    If you are considering coming solo, why not look for potential travel companions to come with you? Who knows, your stay here could even be an opportunity to find a travel partner to explore other destinations together afterwards! 🌍

    🚧 Exciting plans are underway for our upcoming guests: 🚧


    Firstly, we're completing the renovation of another cozy room, ensuring additional comfortable and warm space for your stay. 🛌 Additionally, we'll finalize a functional and aesthetically pleasing bathroom—an oasis for relaxation during your visit. 🚿

    Join us in our project to create secure wire enclosures for our chickens! 🐓 Let's ensure their safety and tranquility within our garden. Plus, we're planning to fence the vegetable garden and build an arch to support climbing vegetables. 🌿🌟

    Of course, there's our magnificent vegetable garden! 🌿 Growing a variety of fresh, tasty vegetables and aromatic herbs for everyone to savor. 🌱 Get your hands dirty with us—let's plant and water together!

    **Your main responsibilities will be preparing delicious meals 🍽️ and keeping shared areas of the house tidy 🏡. Additionally, you will have the pleasure of taking care of various gardening tasks in our permaculture garden 🌿, adding to the joy of nourishing its vibrant ecosystem. 🌻**

    Nestled in the captivating Center region, just 1.5 hours from Paris or Orléans, our haven is full of unexplored attractions: the scenic Loire, its canoe trips, quaint villages, and renowned wine regions like Sancerre. 🚣‍♂️🍷🏞️

    Transportation is a breeze—ideally, 15 minutes by car/bus from Briare train station. 🚗🚌🛤️

    Accommodation options range from a comfortable caravan or a bedroom in the house to garden space for your truck or tent. 🏠🏕️🚐

    Our PermaPunk vegetable garden fuses permaculture principles with the essence of punk culture 🎸. During harvest, join us in eco-friendly practices, tending to crops, trees, and organic soil care. 🌾🥧

    Our dynamic space boasts a large garden, orchard, chicken coop, geese, and sometimes goats. 🌳🐐
    Work tasks span around 4 hours a day, 5 days per week 🕛, leaving ample time for exploration. 🏞️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

    Respect, positivity, and an embrace of diverse lifestyles define our space. 🌅

    French is my native tongue; I'd love to teach and enhance my English or Español con vosotros. 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇪🇸 Flexible hours ensure enriching exchanges. 💃🌟

    Meet the vibrant hosts:

    Absolutely delighted to introduce our lively quatuor! Meet Maya🐺, our spirited husky 🐾, always ready for a sporty adventure in the garden or a lively stroll in nature. Her boundless energy and fluffy coat make her the perfect companion for outdoor enthusiasts.

    Now, let's talk about Terry🐈‍⬛, our sleek black cat 🖤. With big curious eyes and an elegant demeanor, Terry adds a touch of grace to our home. He's a cuddle expert, strategically lounging for maximum attention. 🐱✨ These two lovable pets bring their own magic to our daily lives, enriching our home with joy and companionship.

    Say hello to Julie 🩰, a 25-year-old dance enthusiast and dance teacher based in Paris. Her passion extends to dance, theater, music, festivals, and travel adventures ✈️. In 2023, she explored the scenic wonders of New Zealand.

    To conclude on the world of Camille ☢️, a 30-year-old nature lover, sports enthusiast, participant to the Spartan Race World Championship held in Greece, Sparta. Taking a break from nuclear energy engineering, I bring creativity to life through renovation and innovative ideas. 🌿🏃‍♂️💡

    Excited? Don’t wait to reach out; we’ll provide more details and confirm your stay. 📧🤗 Can't wait to connect!

    Best, Camille & Julie

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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 reside in a region brimming with tourist treasures, and I'm eager to share them with you: the magnificent Loire River, the picturesque lateral canal to the Loire, the serene embrace of nature, thrilling microlight aircraft flights, tranquil canoeing, and the renowned wine regions like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Food enthusiasts will appreciate the local gastronomy.

    🇫🇷 French is my native language, and I speak it fluently. I'm delighted to dedicate time to teach you the language, providing patient explanations.

    🚶‍♂️ During your leisure hours, a multitude of fantastic walks await. We can organize excursions in the countryside, explore the Loire, or visit surrounding villages for sightseeing, castles, wineries, shopping, and more. In free time, I'm available to assist you in sorting and filling out French administrative documents.

    🌱 With hands-on experience, I have knowledge of organic and permaculture gardening. A lover of animals, I've worked with dogs, cattle, chickens, and various other poultry. 🌿🚣‍♂️🏰🍇 Let's embark together on this cultural and agricultural adventure! 🌍🌾

  • Help

    Help

    🌿 Welcome to my green haven! 🌳 Immerse yourself in a sprawling garden, a thriving potager, a blossoming orchard, a lively henhouse, and a delightful flock of geese. While the to-do list is extensive, fear not—we're avoiding burnout!

    🏡 I've invested in this spacious house to create cherished memories with loved ones. Undergoing a transformation, my goal is to complete its full renovation by year-end, taking a leisurely break in the process. Join me on this thrilling journey—an invitation awaits for willing hands!

    🐝 Calling all bee enthusiasts because i'd like to host them soon! If you're passionate with knowledge about these amazing pollinators, you're my dream volunteer! Share the art of welcoming these little wonders!

    🐣 Our homestead is lively with a community of chickens and geese, adding to our charm. 🐔🦢 Join us in caring for these creatures, feeding them, clean they’re henhouse and collecting fresh eggs. 🥚

    👩‍🍳 Your main responsibilities will include preparing delicious meals and maintaining the common areas of the house.

    🏡 Additionally, you may be involved in caring for the farm animals 🐔🐟, such as feeding the chickens.
    👩‍🌾In the garden, expect pruning, weeding, flowerbed maintenance, watering, veggie planting, and harvesting for delightful preserves, jams, and pies.
    👷 Housework spans painting, masonry, tiling, plumbing, and electrical tasks.

    ⏳ 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, indoors or outdoors depending on weather or ongoing projects. This leaves you with plenty of time to relish the tranquility of the countryside, discover its secrets, and explore hidden gems. 🌄✨ Ready for a fulfilling rural adventure? Let's make it happen!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Bienvenue chez moi! 🏡🇫🇷 Excited to share that I'm thrilled to be your French language maestro during your stay. 🎓💬 As a native French speaker, I'm here to help you grasp the intricacies of the language while making the learning experience enjoyable! 🌟 Let's embark on this linguistic journey together! 🚀🗣️

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Choose from a cozy bedroom with a private bathroom inside the house, a spacious 50-square-meter house/caravan, or if you roll in with your truck or tent, there's a spot in the garden waiting for you. We've got you covered with electricity and water hookup for your truck! 🏡⚡🚚 Welcome to your home away from home!

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    What else ...

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  • 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

    Welcome to our digital oasis! 🌐💻 Enjoy top-notch Wi-Fi services with optical fiber available in every bedroom and room. This place is a haven for digital nomads, gamers seeking connectivity and comfort! 🏡✨

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    If you arrive with your truck or set up your tent, we've got a spot for you in the garden! 🚚🏕️ We can provide electricity and water connections for your truck, ensuring a comfortable stay. Feel free to plug in and enjoy the cozy corner we've prepared for you! ⚡💧

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    The workdays are limited to a maximum of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. We believe in a balance between work and leisure to make your experience as enriching as possible! 🌟💼

Host ref number: 929956792459

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