Have meaningful conversations while staying with our family in Archigny, France

DISPONIBILIDAD

  2025 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos 2 semanas

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    We're a family of 3 (plus young dog and cat!) who have left a busy life in London and purchased a beautiful farmhouse in the French countryside.

    Our Project:

    We're combining both of our passions (nature and relationships) and creating an ecolieu where Reg can host couples for intensive relationship therapy retreats, 'babymoons' and marriage preparation retreats. We will also be creating a multipurpose space that will allow us to receive groups for week long workshops (e.g. yoga, capoeira, etc). The intention is to eventually have space where eco-culture and people meet and where our clients can reconnect with themselves and with nature. All of the business and business operations are managed by Reg and Alex with no input from the Workawayers. Reg currently works from home in private practice and is hoping to run a retreat with a colleague towards the end of the year.

    A little bit about our place:

    The property was a real 'coup de coeur'. It is in the middle of woods spread over almost 19,000m2 and consists of a farmhouse (built in the 1700s?) and an *enormous* barn. On the land, we're looking to set up a sustainable space complete with a veggie patch, forest garden and natural swimming pool (from rainwater collection).

    A little bit about us:

    Alex (44) is half French/ English and has a background in engineering and energy policy work. He worked for years supporting the low-carbon energy transition and is a passionate advocate for the environment. He is a keen capoeirista (Brazilian martial art), an ok chef and dreams of rewilding!

    Regina (35) is half British/Brazilian and grew up in Bermuda. She is a sex and relationship therapist and enjoys conversations about all things life and love. An animal lover and mostly vegan, Reg is also keen to tap into her more creative side (mural painting for example!).

    Zoe (3) is a very happy and smiley little kid who is learning new words everyday and sometimes how do to tantrums although she is not a pro (yet?). She likes to run, dance and paint and is a big apple sauce fan!

    Talba (2) is our australian shepherd/border collie/spaniel mix and makes the energiser bunny look like a tired 70yr old... beyond the endless energy and enthusiasm she is very gentle and has zero aggression. She will love you if you play fetch with her...

    Marley (4) is our adopted cat. He is a purr machine and will sit on your lap if you do not stop him...

    NB : we'll be adopting some old battery hens this year too!

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Proyectos artísticos
    Práctica de idiomas
    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Enseñanza
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Ayuda en una granja
    Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
  • Intereses

    Intereses

    Política / justicia social
    Autodesarrollo
    LGBT+
    Vegetariano o vegano
    Sostenibilidad
    Mascotas
    Bricolaje y manualidades
    Carpintería
    Cuidado de plantas
    Escritura
    Idiomas
    Libros
    Cocina y alimentación
    Astronomía
    Animales
    Senderismo
    Actividades al aire libre
    Baile
    Fitness
    Yoga / bienestar
    Naturaleza
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Between us we speak 5 languages ( French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian) and we have lived and travelled to many places.

    We welcome engaging and thoughtful conversations about all topics but specifically we can offer insights around relationships, conflict, communication, grief, identity and sexual/relational health, capoeira, sustainability, energy transition & DiY.

    We are always keen to learn new skills/techniques that we can employ to make our home and family a more harmonious space!

  • Au pair

    Ayuda au pair

    Encontrará más información aquí.

  • Proyectos con niños

    Proyectos con niños

    En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    Alex is the property manager and is often seen with his tool belt!

    We're not after any specialist help (athough this is most welcome!) but do ask that you come in with a willingness to learn. Outdoor tasks like tending veggie patch or planting flowers go a long way in helping us out in our day to day. Alex is a keen amateur and lover of all things gardening, permaculture, carpentry and sustainable design. He's keen to share his knowledge ( and learn more from our guests) in these areas (as i have lots to lean so expertise in any of these areas even more welcome!).

    Reg is the wider home manager and is often seen researching a tasty new recipe or a fun activity for Zoé.

    If you're keen to learn about vegetarian /vegan cooking (and a wider sustainable lifestyle), Reg is happy to talk through, share recipes and experiences. We also love experiencing food from different countries and welcome guests to share some of their culinary skills/flare with us. Also, Reg is committed to creating a home that looks and feels like the inside of our hearts - which means bright, colourful, and vibrant . Helping Reg around the kitchen is always welcome - from putting away the dishes or sweeping the floor ( the floor gets a lot of love between the cat, dog, Alex's muddy boots and Zoe!). Taking Talba for a walk is a real treat as is sharing your language/culture with all of us ( especially Zoé who is a mini sponge!!)

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Inglés: Fluido
    Español: Fluido
    Francés: Fluido
    Portugués: Fluido
    Italiano: Intermedio

    Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
    Alex - learning Portuguese (very slowly!) , happy to help with English & French Reg - keen to improve French, happy to help with English, Spanish & Portuguese Zoe - a baby sponge and keen to give her exposure to different languages and cultures

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    You'd be staying in our main house and where you'll stay depends on availability/how long you stay:

    - ground floor with double bedroom, individual kitchen/bathroom and lounge space
    OR
    - top floor with double or single bedroom, shared bathroom and using our living/kitchen space

    We will provide bed linen and towels but you will need to provide your own toiletries . You can of course use our washing machine as needed.

    Food:

    We share 2 meals a day ( lunch and dinner) and will provide you with breakfast foods (cereals, tea/coffee/juice etc..). Reg might make her delicious vegan banana bread / berry muffins too :) We really enjoy our meal times with Workaway guests - Reg loves a deep and meaningful conversation ( DMC) and Alex enjoys playing 'devil's advocate' - meal times are a chance to connect, share, grow and learn. We also have board games/cards if you ever wany to have a game night!

    *Please note that we're a flexitarian house but eat mostly vegetarian/vegan*

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    On your time off you can :
    - Explore the local area (Archigny, Pleumartin, La Roche Posay and Angles sur L'Anglin) are a short cycle/drive away ( from 5 - 20 mins drive/ 15 - 1 hour cycle)
    - Weekend trip to Paris or Bordeaux ( each a 1.5 hr train ride away)
    - Spa treatment at La Roche Posay thermal spa
    - Visit the Futuroscope theme park (Poitiers - 40 min drive)
    - Go for a swim in local rivers and lakes

    Transport:
    We have bicycles available for use and there is plenty of parking space.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    We now have fibre optic broadband (yay!) You will need to be flexible about where you work/connect to the internet as signal does not capture throughout the house.

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Basically anywhere in the field, a direct water connections a bit complicated whilst it is freezing and we'd need to work out power connection if this is needed.

  • Podría aceptar mascotas

    Podría aceptar mascotas

    Cats and Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome . Not sure how Marley (cat) will be with other felines but we can work around it.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 262674652527

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