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A small, white Buddhist stupa stands among lush greenery, adorned with colorful prayer flags. Pathway leads to serene entrance under a bright, partly cloudy sky. Peaceful.
A man with short white hair is taking a selfie outdoors. He wears a blue shirt, with rocky hills, sparse trees, and clear blue sky behind him.
A peaceful, green open field with bushes and trees, wooden benches, a small chapel-like building, mountains in the background, and a bright, blue sky overhead.
A hexagonal building with a pointed roof stands in a grassy field, surrounded by trees. Colorful prayer flags and benches enhance the peaceful, sunny outdoor environment.
A small house sits atop a gently sloping, grassy hill surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Join our community in the Alps surrounded by nature in Arvillard, France

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I enjoy the mountains and the open sky. We live in the Alps in a well known spirtual retreat center, and our project is to renovate the site and encourage the growth of spirtual retreats for everyone. We welcome workawayers who wish to combine work and study and practice, who have skills in cooking, renovating, building maintenance or gardnering.

    J'aime les montagnes et le ciel dégagé. Nous habitons dans les Alpes sur un site ancien et connu pour les retraites spirtuelles, et notre projet est de rénover le site et faire développer la pratique des retraites spirituelles (au niveau collectif et individuel). Nous accueillons des workawayers qui recherchent à combiner le travail avec l'étude et la pratique spirituelle. En particulier, nous sommes à la recherche des personnes ayant des compétences en cuisine, rénovation, maintenance des immeubles ou des espaces verts.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Charity work
    History
    Languages
    Photography
    Plant care
    Carpentry
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Mountain
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We carry on short mountain hikes together, meditation sessions in nature, and meals in common. We have residents from diverse horizons and various nationalities. The site has a rich history and we live on the grounds of the former Chartreuse monestary of the late middle ages. Workawayers can learn about the history of the site and the region including its transformation in recent times into a retreat center under the direction Lama Denys Rinpoche. It is a remarkable place discover the practice of meditation as well as the spirtual traditions of Orient.

    Nous faisons ensemble souvent des marches simples en montagne et des séances de méditation en pleine nature, des repas en commun. Nous avons des résidents de divers horizons et différentes nationalités. Le site a une histoire riche et nous vivons sur les terres de l'ancienne chartreuse du Moyen Âge tardif. Les workawayers peuvent découvrir l'histoire du site et de la région, notamment sa transformation récente en centre de retraite sous la direction de Lama Denys Rinpoché. C'est un endroit remarquable pour découvrir la méditation et les traditions spirituelles de l'Orient.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a workawayer with good cooking skills and certification in order to cook daily vegetarian meals (20 to 100 meals) with the help of volunteers. The pay is 1200 Eur per month (lodging included) and the position is for the period between April 1 and September 30.

    nous recherchons un workawayer qui a des compétences et certifications en cuisine pour cuisiner des repas végétariens (entre 20 et 100 repas ) avec l'aide des bénévoles. La rémuneration est 1200 Eur par mois (hébergement compris) et le poste est pour la période du 1 avril au 30 septembre .

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide lodging in form of an equipped mountain cabin for couple or family, or individual chambre with private wc and shower.

    Nous proposons l'hébergement dans un chalet équipé pour couple ou famille, ou bien chambre individuelle avec wc et douche privés.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The site is dedicated to meditation retreats without noise. Silence, Solitude and Simplicity are the key words.

    Le site est dédié à la retraite sans bruit. Silence, Solitude et Simplicité sont les mots clefs.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 994451419671

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A man with short white hair is taking a selfie outdoors. He wears a blue shirt, with rocky hills, sparse trees, and clear blue sky behind him.
A peaceful, green open field with bushes and trees, wooden benches, a small chapel-like building, mountains in the background, and a bright, blue sky overhead.
A hexagonal building with a pointed roof stands in a grassy field, surrounded by trees. Colorful prayer flags and benches enhance the peaceful, sunny outdoor environment.
A small house sits atop a gently sloping, grassy hill surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A small, white Buddhist stupa stands among lush greenery, adorned with colorful prayer flags. Pathway leads to serene entrance under a bright, partly cloudy sky. Peaceful.

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