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Join us at a gorgeous healing retreat centre in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

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    I opened a healing retreat centre in south west France in 2015 with my late husband. I am ia writer and am working hard to make the retreat centre a success, but there is always so much to do.

    The retreat centre is used for yoga courses, self-development workshops, shamanic trainings etc. Tasks could include pruning plants, cleaning, tidying up the grounds, planting vegetables - to create a beautiful experience for people attending the courses.

    At other times of the year we need help keeping the outside environment beautiful: weeding the flower beds, straightening the sunbeds, hanging out washing, but someone flexible that could also turn their hand to painting furniture, or indeed help move it, popping into town to pick up lunch or some lightbulbs. Sometimes there are projects we all get involved with, other times there are things to do alone. If you have particular needs please let us know.

    I am in the countryside a couple of km from the market town of Chalais. This is a quiet place, although Bordeaux is less than an hour away by train.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Writing
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am Scottish by blood but have lived around the UK and in Egypt. I like to welcome people from all over the world and will include you in our family activities so don't be shy! Although this is France we speak English at home.

  • Help

    Help

    The kind of help we need varies each day. If there is a course going on then you would help us keeping the place feeling lovely. When the workshop guests leave we head outside to keep the weeds at bay. We have dug a vegetable patch and grown our own veggies this year so watering that too.

    Our season is April-October so outside of those dates, during the winter, the tasks are more likely to be repairing, re-painting, tidying, cleaning.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Often a pretty bedroom with ensuite or private bathroom but it depends if we have lots of guests in which case you may have to share with a workaway of the same gender.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It's very rural with walks and bike rides around us, a nearby river for fishing and kayaking and we have a swimming pool. The nearest town in walking distance is Chalais which is on the line between Angouleme and Bordeaux which are both nice cities to explore. We have bicycles you are welcome to use.

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    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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Any size van can be parked here

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A woman with short dark hair and glasses wears a red top and bold necklace, smiling softly. The background is plain and white, giving a professional vibe.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a large house, a tree, and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is likely a rural or countryside setting.
The image shows a collection of yoga mats arranged in a neat and organized manner, with a few mats stacked on top of each other. The mats are made of a light-colored material.
The image depicts a rustic living room with a stone wall, wooden beams, and a fireplace, featuring a couch, chairs, and a rug.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in front of a house, with the man wearing a white shirt and red pants, and the woman wearing a blue outfit with a red cardigan.
The image depicts a group of five people seated around a table, surrounded by candles, wine glasses, and a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a rural landscape featuring a white farmhouse, a tree, and a field of dry grass, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and distant buildings.

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