Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
British Columbia, Canada - from Apr 2026 until May 2026 View all
Description
We are an active couple in our fifties and we like to spend a great deal of time outdoors.For many years, we also ran a small farm where we cared for horses, sheep, pigs, and chickens, gaining extensive hands-on experience with both healthy and sick animals.
ABOUT JULIE...
Julie is currently training to become a dog trainer and has begun coursework in animal assisted therapy. This initiative marks her retirement project following the conclusion of her medical practice in 2026. She also enjoys gardening (with interest in permaculture), hiking, and skiing.
ABOUT SÉBASTIEN...
Sébastien is an electrical engineer who works remotely. Highly practical and resourceful, he can fix just about anything. In addition to hiking and reading, he enjoys maintaining our 200 acre property—comprised of mixed forest and fields—repairing diesel and gas engines, and motorcycling. He genuinely enjoys being around animals and taking care of them.
Interests
Pets
Vegetarian or vegan
Plant care
Books
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Camping
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
More details about your skills
I love gardening with a growing interest in permaculture. For over 20 years, I have had a huge vegetable garden and a greenhouse.
I enjoy taking care of animals. My husband and I have continually shared our home with dogs and cats, and for many years we also ran a small farm where we cared for pigs, sheep, horses, and chickens.
Age
54 & 51
What else ...
I love hiking, skiing, snowshoeing....being outside !
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
SeefoodSpecial dietary requirements
vegetarian
Feedback
Sebastien was a work-a-holic with so many skills! He saw things that needed to be done, asked permission if he could go ahead …..and was amazing !!!!!
Things I could not have done myself: making sure my diesel generator was tuned up, overall inspection of my motorcycle and tractor, moving equipment, replacing stairs at the… read more
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Sebastien was a work-a-holic with so many skills! He saw things that needed to be done, asked permission if he could go ahead …..and was amazing !!!!!
Things I could not have done myself: making sure my diesel generator was tuned up, overall inspection of my motorcycle and tractor, moving equipment, replacing stairs at the… read more
