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We are a small independently owned vineyard in the Cotes de Bourg appellation 50 min NW of Bordeaux.
2019 was our first harvest, 100% hand picked and a very promising vintage. We prioritise quality over quantity, seek to foster environmentally sustainable practices, innovation, and positive cultural exchanges with volunteers from different parts of the world.
As a volunteer-only host, we do not offer paid work, and cannot propose tasks related to our commercial operations on the workaway platform.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helping at the Chateau will provide a first-hand insight into the process of wine-making in Bordeaux. We aim to provide the setting for a convivial experience for people from diverse backgrounds to work, share meals, and make the most of their visit to the region
Help
We hope to host volunteers for various roles in 2023. While staying at a working vineyard, volunteers will have ample opportunities to learn about vineyard practices and the winemaking process on the estate, and the opportunity to explore the region and visit other local wineries
Examples of the volunteer-led projects we plan to undertake in 2022 are listed below:
--Vegetable Garden Setup-- [March - April] Plan and prepare grounds for vegetable garden, install trellising and fences as necessary. Expansion of the existing composting facilities to process organic waste from the café and winery
--Chicken coop construction/installation
-- House renovation, including light painting and plastering
--Beehive Installation-- Assess the premises for beehive installation, strategy for honey extraction and modifications to vineyard practices to nurture the bee population. Lay out protocol for eventual “Bee Friendly” certification
--Art Projects-- Many possibilities, including painting murals in the winery (see the big white concrete walls pictured). All volunteers are encouraged to be creative, leave their mark with a painting, illustration or even the design of a future wine label
We also welcome your ideas for other projects along these lines. Prospective volunteers should understand the property is still a work in progress. We expect volunteers to be proactive and motivated to leave the property in better shape than they find itLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentAccommodation
The main house at the property is under renovation, and at the moment on-site accommodation consists of a mobile home which has two private twin/double rooms, shower, toilet, kitchen and dining area
Due to limited accommodations we normally accept no more than 2 or 3 volunteers at any given time, when help is required. During the warmer months (May-October) additional space for camping/campervan parking is available.
Please note that wi-fi is not available onsite. We recommend visitors arrange their own mobile data plans according to their needsWhat else ...
Bicycles are available to explore the neighbouring vineyards and visit the town of Bourg on the banks of the Garonne river. Transfers to and from the local train or bus station will be arranged on arrival and departure
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20 to 25 hours per week
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Skills, they did carry out the assigned tasks competently, albeit working the bare minimum. A point of frustration was that they were consistently unable to show up ready to work on time, even when a very manageable 9am start time was… read more
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Details of the stay were… read more
Skills, they did carry out the assigned tasks competently, albeit working the bare minimum. A point of frustration was that they were consistently unable to show up ready to work on time, even when a very manageable 9am start time was… read more
Nelle mie due settimane qui ho imparato tantissime cose riguardo la viticultura ed enologia Bordolese, la denominazione Cotes de Bourg dov'è appunta lo Chateau è un posto meraviglioso circondato da vigne e… read more
Moreover, the place is beautiful, near of Bourg, Blaye, Bordeaux,... it's easy to go on the week end to visit
Alexander has lots of work to do by himself so if you… read more