Description
We are a young Dutch family who moved to France at the beginning of 2021 for a self-sufficient life together with our 3 children who are now 9, 5 and 3 years old. and in May 2023 our twins were born. We teach the children to live with nature. Our goal is to let them know how fun, good and very important it is to live together with nature. We make this possible in our own garden (1.8 hectares)

We left the city together with the children, our cat and dog. In France we live in the middle of the forest with a large lake, 5 cats, 2 dogs, 4 goats, 2 rabbits, 6 pigs, 3 geese, 11 ducks and many chickens. Together with the vegetable garden and greenhouse, this shapes our daily life.

The goats for the milk, chickens and ducks also for the eggs and meat.

We have alot
ideas for our land and our own home. There is a lot to be done and we could use extra enthusiasm. It would be very nice if you could help us, enjoy, learn about the garden and also from each other, and all this: in our large garden with many differences between the parts of nature. For example: Forest, a pond, meadow/grassland and more. From food forest to vegetable garden, building houses or garden maintenance of our 1.8 hectares of land. We have no doubts about working with us, we are sure that you will find something you enjoy doing!

We have a cute caravan, shower and compost toilet available.

If you are interested? Contact us! I would love to meet you in a while!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Come and life with us to learn more about:
- permaculture
- food forest
- life with the nature
- to build small stables
- vegetable garden
- Differents between vegetables
- way of live without obligation
- and more...

We're a family with 5 young children. The housekeeping and care of the children is an part of ours, we do it all together. If you like sport, there is a great possibility to walk and bike.
Our spirits: we trigger our kids to find the best solution for a problem. We don't give them the answer wich they would like to hear but we train the brain to think futher! We start the day wich feed the animals. Mostly of that time we spend it with each oither. In de afternoon we each a warm meal. Normaly we eat a homemade bread in de morning and evening. A possibilty to make a fire outside is always there. We bake some mais and bread wich cheese. We don't have a strikt schedule and are always in the mood for a change of plans.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have a lot of projects we want to do, we are with his 2nd and the children. This is of course great fun, but it also means we run out of time. And this life we have is so wonderful! We just want to share this!

We could use help renovating the kitchen and we are building a wooden chalet on the land as accommodation.

Furthermore, there is so much to do that you can choose what gives you energy. for example. helping in the vegetable garden, Food Forest, with the animals. Building barns, cages and stables, but our land also needs maintenance.

some ideas for example:
raft over the water, new pig enclosure, fence for the chickens. Treehouse for the kids. Harvesting food from the garden and nature.
Languages
Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Beginner
This 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
We have a small caravan for 2 people.

In spring and summer, the cotton tent with normal beds can be placed in the garden.

Of course, this will all be prepared so that you do not have to arrange anything yourself.

You can also bring your own tent, caravan, camper.
We have a shower accessible from the outside and an eco-toilet outside.

We make fresh bread every day, eat from the vegetable garden, but also do some shopping in between.

You can enjoy the 3 meals with us.

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Wij hebben een kleine caravan voor 2 personen.

In het voorjaar en de zomer kan de katoenen tent met normale bedden in de tuin staan.

Uiteraard wordt dit allemaal voorbereid zodat u zelf niets hoeft te regelen.

U kunt ook uw eigen tent, caravan, camper meenemen.
We hebben een douche die van buitenaf toegankelijk is en een ecotoilet buiten.

Wij maken iedere dag vers brood, eten uit de moestuin, maar doen ook tussendoor boodschappen.

U kunt de 3 maaltijden bij ons nuttigen.
What else ...
There are several hiking trails near us. You can also walk to a beautiful waterfall, volcano in Puy de Dome, Vélorail with beautiful views. At about 45 minutes drive you have the town of Montlucon.

in the summer you have many flea markets, but in the winter the flea markets are also open.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a shower that can be used from outside and an eco toilet
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