Sandra

United States
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
France - from Mar 2026 until Dec 2026
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Description

I am a retired environmental professional looking for adventure in different lands. I love meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. I have three children, all located in the US and one grandpup, grandkitty, and two grandparrots. I have traveled a good deal and now have a one-year VISA. I desire to learn the French language while experiencing the lifestyle and traveling throughout Europe. I hope to gain knowledge of art and history while exploring new regions. I have an extensive garden in the US and would love to help establish or maintain gardens abroad. I primarily wish to spend my free time outdoors, biking and hiking, and then sharing food and wine with locals.
Interests

History

Art & design

Self development

Culture

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Sustainability

Plant care

Music

Cooking & food

Gardening

Languages

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Dancing

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would dearly love to improve my french and happy to teach English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Life at a Farmstay

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Languages
More details about your skills

Decades of experience designing and maintaining my hillside garden. I also have planted and harvested vegetable gardens on a community scale.
Deep knowledge of sustainability, especially regarding recycling and reuse of resources.
Strong organizational and analytical capabilities, including use of technology.
Food lover with moderate cooking abilities.
Resourceful problem solver.
Age

64
What else ...

Love to play games and do puzzles. I regularly hike, bike, and play pickleball. I enjoy all forms of yoga and strength exercises.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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25 Jul 2026

Left by host (Explore the outdoors and ...) for Workawayer ()

Together with everyone else, I can only say Sandra is a wonderful workawayer, and a wonderful person. Hard working, competent, and great company. I wish she had just stayed here with me! Wishing her all the best in her year of adventures in France - and cannot recommend her highly enough.

(Excellent )

25 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Explore the outdoors and ...)

My stay with Eliza was the most culturally enriching experience here in France to date. In addition to getting to work in the lovely large garden, Eliza included me in each and every outing. Eliza has boundless energy that she devotes to building a vibrant community in the lovely Gevingey town and surrounding area. We explored nearby towns … read more

(Excellent )

16 Jun 2026

Left by host (Come and help us on our ...) for Workawayer ()

It was such a delight to host Sandra. She was incredibly helpful and an absolute dynamo, throwing herself into every task with enthusiasm and energy. During her stay she helped with painting, sanding, gardening, clearing weeds and brambles, and a variety of other projects around the property. What I particularly appreciated was that she needed … read more

(Excellent )

7 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help us on our ...)

Wow - two amazing experiences in one Workaway! I spent the first week at the beautiful chateau with Paul, working primarily in the gardens. Paul works nonstop on house projects while humming to his favorite music. He’s got a great sense of humor and is one of the best dancers I’ve had the pleasure to see. His cottage pie is to die for. The second … read more

(Excellent )

9 May 2026

Left by host (Help with house sitting and ...) for Workawayer ()

Sandra was the perfect Workaway for us at this time of year as we are always faced with lots of work in the garden in the spring. She readily shared her knowledge and skills in chopping back many of our shrubs and trees. Independent and happy to take initiative, trustworthy and
hard working too.
We enjoyed hosting Sandra, she was great company … read more

(Excellent )

5 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with house sitting and ...)

My experience at Maison Leborde with Kerry & Martin was simply the best. Kerry has a wealth of experience in hosting Workawayers and we immediately hit it off upon my arrival. I relished the opportunity to play in her lovely garden, wrestling with the roses, wisteria and brambles that seek to overrun the rest. Kerry is great at communicating … read more

(Excellent )

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25 Jul 2026

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25 Jul 2026

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16 Jun 2026

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7 Jun 2026

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9 May 2026

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5 May 2026

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1 Apr 2026

Left by host (Countryside living in ...) for Workawayer

Sandra is a super workawayer! A 5🌟 guest and person all round. We welcomed Sandra into our home and she was incredible. She's not just a wonderful woman but an extremely hard worker. She helped enormously in our gardens and with our vines. Even putting her hand to work on some painting inside the house too. She used her initiative and was … read more

(Excellent)

31 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Countryside living in ...)

I had read so many glowing accounts of people’s first Workaway experiences—but I truly feel I’ve just had the very best. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms into this wonderful family and their charming French home, and I immediately felt at ease.

Jean’s zest for life is infectious, bringing energy and joy to each day. … read more

(Excellent)