Help on my land and gardens in the medieval village of Lanet France

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  Description

  I fell in love with this spot where I live since october 2016 : A big garden with a sunny house on a hill facing the medieval little village Lanet in the 'Hautes Corbières'. This region is full of hills and woods and few people, who therefore have to organize themselves well. And they do. Lots of social life, little markets, cultural activities, spiritual and ecological awareness,... The biodiversity here is stunning. If you love nature you will love it here.
  I live off the D221 direction Montjoi and the 'Gorges de l'Orbieu' The place you want to be all summer by and in this invigorating river. You really don't have to go to the sea to cool off. Also where I live nights will always get cooler, even in the hottest summer. My land (8000 m2) reaches from a brook to almost the top of a hill. The house in the lower part is surrounded by a botanical garden, a vegetable perma culture garden and a wild garden. There is always something to do in all the gardens ; especially in march, april and may. I would like to make one of the garden paths more suitable for bare foot walking. Because there is nothing better for grounding than a walk with bare feet. In the house I would like to insulate the attics with ecological materials. That will be something for the fall. Meanwhile it would like to re organise the attics and take out what needs to be recycled. It would be mucjh easier en more pleasant to do this together.
  The work would mosly be done in the mornings. In the afternoon we can cool down by a swimming lake or hang our hamacs next to the river. The evenings we could go to concerts, looking at the stars, visiting markets, ... I will provide and cook most of the meals or we can do it together. Free wifi that can be switched on and off easily. Looking forward to share some time with you.
  
  Régine

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Nature for me is the biggest teacher. I speak Dutch , French and English, you could practice any of those languages with me but also with the people in the village who are from various origins and therefore open to contact. You could go visit local small businesses and farmers. Lots of local festivities are going on and not only in the summer. This area is particularly orientated to ecology and spiritual life.

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  Help

  I need help cleaning in gardens and attics and also in and around the house

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own room with a big bed in the house. We will share a bathroom.

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  What else ...

  There are busses for 1 euro bringing you to towns like LIMOUX and LEZIGNAN on certain days of the week. I have a bike you can borrow. Walks here are great. I ll be glad to take you to wonderful sites/castles in the mountains. Hitchhiking here is common. But not in the last 15 minutes around where I live. All the people in the village do there shoppings by car at least once a week so it is very possible to ask for a ride if you want to more around more then me.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, maximum 5 days a week

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