Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Visiting , special places , hiking , cycling , drinking craft beer , reading …
My next destination:
Australia - from Mar 2025 until May 2025 View all
Description
Hello,
I'm a french horticulturist , in his almost sixties , and travel from time to time, when I do not work . (Garden center , plant nurseries, or gardener for private estates ).
I'm divorced and live on my own . I have two children , my son , 29 years old ,lives in Paris with his partner , and my daughter, 22 years old, lives in Lyon, studying psychology .
We use to leave in Tahiti, in french Polynesia , where my 2 children were born and raised .
By the time , we travelled in australia , New zealand, Hawaii, Canada,.
In different places , I give a hand to maintain the garden , or the veggie patch, or do house sitting as well , or both .
I speak French , English , and some Spanish .
Looking forward to meet you
Philippe
Interests
Culture
Books
Team sports
Music
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Plant care
Hiking
Nature
Mountain
Languages
Gardening
Sustainability
Farming
Cycling
Cooking & food
Charity work
Outdoor activities
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I ´m interested to learn And improve. My english and spanish . In the meantime , I’would be happy to teach some french .
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Eco Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Teaching
Animal Care
House sitting
More details about your skills
I like cooking and gardening .I bake my own bread , and I'm currently learning how to make cheese .
Age
57
What else ...
I like sport , like running, cycling .I read quite a lot , and very concerned by a sustainable way of life with a minimum carbon footprint .
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
no allergieSpecial dietary requirements
nothing special
Feedback
13 Apr 2025
Left by host (Beautiful Riverbound Oasis - ...) for Workawayer ()
Philippe was a joy and delight to host and spend time and share meals and conversation with. He lifted my spirits, showed care about his work on the farm and most definitely left it better than he found it. He showed interest in all aspects of the farm and its environs, animals and native flora and fauna. He was proactive in suggesting and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Beautiful Riverbound Oasis - ...)
It was a great experience to live at Sophie’s place . Such a peaceful farm with free roaming animals , horses , cattle and alpacas ,grazing where they want to do . Sophie is always busy either in the kitchen or doing farm work . It was rewarding to help her and we achieved some work together in the veggie patch .
The accommodation is great an… read more
The accommodation is great an… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2025
Left by host (Help with creating a vibrant ...) for Workawayer ()
Phillipe was a great workawayer , he was polite respectful hard working and his knowledge of plants etc was a great help to us during his 2 week stay at our farm . He also cooked us a nice dinner and his positive attitute to life was awesome to be around - I would recommned Phillipe to anyone looking for a workawayer.
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with creating a vibrant ...)
My 2 weeks stay at David and Jodie’s flower farm was excellent . I enjoyed the various work , learning about flowers growing , sharing my own horticultural experience with them . The accommodation is private , very spacious , great verandah , and with a great choice of vinyl records ( for those who know about records ) . You have plenty of time to… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer ()
We enjoyed having Philippe here with us. He was easy to work with and it's good to see another fruit tree enthusiast.
His knowledge of trees and grafting was very welcomed ☺️
His knowledge of trees and grafting was very welcomed ☺️
(Very good
)
20 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Family farmstead in the ...)
I enjoyed that stay , plenty of to do , and to learn , establishing food forest and learning how to process food .
(Good
)
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13 Apr 2025
Left by host (Beautiful Riverbound Oasis - ...) for Workawayer ()
Philippe was a joy and delight to host and spend time and share meals and conversation with. He lifted my spirits, showed care about his work on the farm and most definitely left it better than he found it. He showed interest in all aspects of the farm and its environs, animals and native flora and fauna. He was proactive in suggesting and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Beautiful Riverbound Oasis - ...)
It was a great experience to live at Sophie’s place . Such a peaceful farm with free roaming animals , horses , cattle and alpacas ,grazing where they want to do . Sophie is always busy either in the kitchen or doing farm work . It was rewarding to help her and we achieved some work together in the veggie patch .
The accommodation is great an… read more
The accommodation is great an… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2025
Left by host (Help with creating a vibrant ...) for Workawayer ()
Phillipe was a great workawayer , he was polite respectful hard working and his knowledge of plants etc was a great help to us during his 2 week stay at our farm . He also cooked us a nice dinner and his positive attitute to life was awesome to be around - I would recommned Phillipe to anyone looking for a workawayer.
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with creating a vibrant ...)
My 2 weeks stay at David and Jodie’s flower farm was excellent . I enjoyed the various work , learning about flowers growing , sharing my own horticultural experience with them . The accommodation is private , very spacious , great verandah , and with a great choice of vinyl records ( for those who know about records ) . You have plenty of time to… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer ()
We enjoyed having Philippe here with us. He was easy to work with and it's good to see another fruit tree enthusiast.
His knowledge of trees and grafting was very welcomed ☺️
His knowledge of trees and grafting was very welcomed ☺️
(Very good)
20 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Family farmstead in the ...)
I enjoyed that stay , plenty of to do , and to learn , establishing food forest and learning how to process food .
(Good)
16 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help on an eco farm near the ...) for Workawayer ()
Phillipe was wonderful to have around as a help shame it was soo short ! Very good with all tasks and always offering a helping hand. Thank you very much Phillipe.
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help on an eco farm near the ...)
Eve and Josep, are very friendly hosts, with the other workawayer we had such a great time in the evenings . Always keen to answer questions , any subjects. They live in a very beautiful and peaceful place .
(Very good)
18 Feb 2024
Left by host (Gardening and general help on ...) for Workawayer ()
Unfortunately Philippe had an accident and was unable to do very much. But he was pleasant and helpful and tried his best to cook ,help when possible and mixed well with the other workaways'.
His English is excellent and Spanish good.
His English is excellent and Spanish good.
(Very good)
7 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening and general help on ...)
Despite the fact I made an ankle sprain ,I enjoyed my time with Hipolito and Louise .
It is important to note that both spanish and english are used at the Finca . Sometimes , I struggle to talk to Hipolito ,as my spanish is a bit basic , but he is always patient with us .
Thanks a lot to you both .
It is important to note that both spanish and english are used at the Finca . Sometimes , I struggle to talk to Hipolito ,as my spanish is a bit basic , but he is always patient with us .
Thanks a lot to you both .
(Good)
2 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Apologies that it has take me until now to leave this very entitled excellence rated feedback. Phillipe was the perfect guest/volunteer. He helped with & managed various essential tasks around the garden. We were very fortunate with the timing of Phillipe's visit, as a new bed had just been set up & Phillipe shared his expertise in creating the… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Veggie garden and indoor help ...)
I enjoyed my stay at Grace's typical farm house . It's a very quiet and peaceful place .
Grace and her son Peter , are an easy going family , very helpful , picking me up, or dropping me at bus station, or in town and so friendly . Peter and Grace are good cook , no to mention that Peter is a confirmed barista .
Grace and her son Peter , are an easy going family , very helpful , picking me up, or dropping me at bus station, or in town and so friendly . Peter and Grace are good cook , no to mention that Peter is a confirmed barista .
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening and light building ...)
I enjoyed my stay at Pippa lovely house . A beautiful garden , , in a very quiet place . She managed to show me around every day , meeting friends , family …
She is a good cook and after dinner , we watched together very good program on TV .
She knows very well plants and loves gardening .
She is a good cook and after dinner , we watched together very good program on TV .
She knows very well plants and loves gardening .
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2022
Left by host (Gardening and light building ...) for Workawayer ()
I very much enjoyed having Philippe to stay and am delighted with what he accomplished while here. I found him to be very pleasant, hard-working, obliging, and helpful with a good sense of humour and profound knowledge of growing and planting. He is a true gardener - and cooks too! Thanks a lot Philippe and I hope you will return again sometime.
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Looking for nature-loving and ...)
Anja, Charlie and Lea are such kind persons .It's really easy to feel comfortable , as they are so helpful .At any inquiry , for food, transport , advices for short trip ... they managed to find an issue , either by calling a friend or a neighbor , by sharing al fruits and veggies from the farm , by driving me or picking me up .
My accommodation (… read more
My accommodation (… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2022
Left by host (Looking for nature-loving and ...) for Workawayer ()
Philippe stayed with us for nearly 3 weeks...too short! We had a fantastic time with Philippe. He is such a educated person, wonderful language skills, helpful all the time, knowing amazing things about plants and trees and loving them, hard worker, teaching our daughter in French, encouraging people, enjoying food...all in all...marvelous person.… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn regenerating an olive ...)
I enjoyed my stay with Valle .
This is a so quiet place .
So many topics to chat , and she is so far so much knowledgeable .
She managed to drive me in different places , and teached me a lot about spanish culture .
In addition , she spoke to me in a perfect french , when I was in trouble with spanish .
Thank you so much Valle
Philippe
This is a so quiet place .
So many topics to chat , and she is so far so much knowledgeable .
She managed to drive me in different places , and teached me a lot about spanish culture .
In addition , she spoke to me in a perfect french , when I was in trouble with spanish .
Thank you so much Valle
Philippe
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Permaculture smallholding in ...)
I enjoyed this stay , Phil and Helen share their permaculture and brittany culture knowledge with many details and stories (lot of funny ones ) . evenings around the table and the ooni oven , with others workawayers were so much enjoyable . excellent .
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2021
Left by host (Permaculture smallholding in ...) for Workawayer ()
Generous participant who is both
Interested and interesting, energetic and enthusiastic.
More than excellent.
Interested and interesting, energetic and enthusiastic.
More than excellent.
(Excellent)
