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STOP! The work that we are currently prioritising is really quite heavy: Cutting, splitting and stacking firewood for next Winter. We have some machinery to help with this and offer basic user training and protective gloves, goggles and ear defenders. However this is still potentially dangerous work and you undertake this at your own risk! So if you are absolutely sure this will not be a problem for you and you are both honest and hard working then please read further………..
My name is David and I am English, my wife Patricia is French, although not from this region. The Gers is a beautiful and sparsely populated region of France, reminiscent of my childhood in the Kent countryside 40+ years ago.
We are living with our 2 dogs and a cat in an old farmhouse situated on the edge of a very small village in the SW corner of department 32. The house, in the process of renovation, is nestled away on the side of a hill surrounded by mature trees with a view south towards the Pyrenees which are less than an hours drive away.
Our lifestyle is a little alternative in that we eat a very healthy 100% Vegan diet, mainly consisting of Organic raw fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds ect. But also some delicious cooked food especially in the Winter! We enjoy walking, usually with the dogs, swimming in the nearby river, and are very keen XC Mountain bikers.
We are nature lovers, enjoy peace and quiet when available and respect the enviroment as much as possible.
Patricia is qualified in Reflexology, Shiatsu, and several other forms of massage.
Our land consists mainly of woods, but also orchards and a large vegetable garden which all help contribute towards our self-sufficiency philosophy. But we still have a long way to go!
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We all have so much to offer and I also know that we are constantly evolving. I personally find great pleasure in sharing knowledge and helping others and I think that anyone likeminded that comes here will benefit from this.
You can experience some of the traditional ways here and some of the future ones too!
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We really need help with a variety of different building projects and priority will be given to those that can assist us with these:
Rendering the house's facade and repointing/repairing the stone walls.
Creating a relaxing terrase seating area.
Extending an existing outbuilding and also constructing a new one.
Painting and decorating.
Gardening.
Clearing land, landscaping and constructing pathways.
General Property maintenance and erecting/repairing fences.
Wood cutting/splitting.
We welcome people either with or without experience/skills. The main criteria are that you are
physically and mentally fit, willing and able to work and happy to learn - even if is sometimes by
your mistakes! For the right applicants we are happy to teach skills to enable you to assist us. After all we all have to start somewhere!
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Alojamiento
At the moment we have a very comfortable guest room with one double bed and en suite.
So we can accommodate an individual or one couple at a time. Wifi free internet connection in the room, Wifi available in another area nearby. If you like to play with your mobile phone when in company then this is not the place for you as we like to interact face to face in the present.
We use Eco products for high personal hygiene, household cleaning, gardening and anywhere else we possibly can.
The meals provided will be 100% Organic Plant based Vegan. Mainly Raw, but some cooked, especially in Winter. No animal products for human consumption allowed. We rarely drink alcohol, do not smoke or permit this, or any form of recreational drug use in our home.
Typically we start the day off with Fasting, but breakfast is available! Lunch is usually consisting of a variety of fruits, depending on the Season: Mango, Pineapple, Grapes, Cherimoyas as well as the usual Apples, Pears and good old Bananas! Evening meal is usually Gourmet RAW - salad, soup, and delicious dessert - if time allows.
If you're not used to this then you will probably loose any excess weight, and if you stick to 100% RAW you could even detoxify yourself! We are happy to help anyone who is
interested in this type of lifestyle which we believe to be the only way forward for us and our beautiful planet.
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The Cathedral Capital of the Gers is Auch around an hours drive away (Bus or Patricia's car)
The Pyrenées are also about an hour away, with Lourdes being the most visited place for many reasons. On our doorstep are some wonderful tracks through wild coutryside and woodland that you can either walk or cycle with one of our fleet of MTB's.
We have a good selection of books and an extensive Dvd library in both English and French languages. Various board games, puzzles and other amusements for when you need them.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
To be discussed!
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Enough space for a small to medium size tent/ camper van.
Podría aceptar mascotas
We have a fairly large energetic dog who has been neutered and a bitch that’s a lot older but has her moments! All we can say is If our animals get along well with yours then they are welcome to stay.
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Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (13)
Il nous a aidé à faire beaucoup de broyage de végétaux ainsi que retourner le composte pour le jardin potager.
Nous avons passé un… read more
A big thank you for taking me in to your beautiful home.
You've done all to make me feel at home and you've taken very well care of me.
I was lucky to meet you in a time were you were focussing on a raw food vegan detox diet and felt happy to have the opportunity to join you in this. During my stay I have learned a lot about… read more
He is eager to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills. During his time with us he helped us achieve a long standing objective of rendering our house for which we are truly grateful.
He is not afraid of hard work and also cleared some land the… read more
They taught me so much things in around 20 days and i have spent really nice moments with them. They helped me to get a new vision about the world where we live and develop my minds a lot. I have learned many things and get some skills by working with David which could be very usefull for my next workaway and… read more
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Il nous a aidé à faire beaucoup de broyage de végétaux ainsi que retourner le composte pour le jardin potager.
Nous avons passé un… read more
A big thank you for taking me in to your beautiful home.
You've done all to make me feel at home and you've taken very well care of me.
I was lucky to meet you in a time were you were focussing on a raw food vegan detox diet and felt happy to have the opportunity to join you in this. During my stay I have learned a lot about… read more
He is eager to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills. During his time with us he helped us achieve a long standing objective of rendering our house for which we are truly grateful.
He is not afraid of hard work and also cleared some land the… read more
They taught me so much things in around 20 days and i have spent really nice moments with them. They helped me to get a new vision about the world where we live and develop my minds a lot. I have learned many things and get some skills by working with David which could be very usefull for my next workaway and… read more
During his time with us he helped with various outdoor tasks including processing a sizeable amount of firewood, constructing several sets of pathway steps and repairing/reinforcing paths.
He is hardworking and very knowledgeable for his age and uses his… read more
Unfortunately the weather did not favour us during her stay but nevertheless
we all benefited in various… read more
I had such a great and memorable time, their food is one of the best highlights of… read more
He is totally trustworthy and tried his best to please which we are very grateful for.
We wish you well in whatever you do and wherever you go… read more
Talking was everyday friendly, sincere and open to different opinions. (They can help you to change in a better way your lifestyle with lot of suggestions good… read more
A very happy person, full of kindness and love. She was a great help to us both and especially in the garden and doing housework. We had some great conversations and shared some lovely times throughout her stay. I would recommend Stéphanie highly, she has a kind of calming effect… read more
Staying with them will forever stay in my memories! I learnt so much in my week with them and feel so grateful for it.
The vegan food is beyond incredible and I felt so spoilt every single meal we had! The majority of the… read more
Following great conversation either during the tasks they had to tackle, over a delicious and nutritious meal or even out on a MTB ride in the rolling Gers hills - I had so much to learn from David and… read more
David is a credit to the human race and a great asset to our planet. And anyone that has the opportunity in connecting with him will have a wonderful experience.
Our exchange was mutually beneficial on every level and we very much hope that we will be able to repeat it. As with any wonderful… read more
We wish you well with your Globetrotting and hope to see you again… read more
They had me and my boyfriend stay for 2 weeks in their beautiful home in the French countryside, enjoying some prime raw vegan food and talking for hours and hours about veganism and everything else! I feel everyone learnt something through this… read more
We wish you well with your Globetrotting and hope to see you again… read more
He was a great asset and helped considerably with contructing a Gabion retaining wall which entailed moving and carefully placing many… read more
Unfortunately we did not have the best of weather for his stay here in the depths of Winter. Nevertheless Ben showed great determination in attacking our wood pile, and even when… read more
It was very interesting for all of us, not only because this was our first Work- Away… read more
this was my first taste of travelling and of using workaway. I could not have asked for a more complete experience.
David and Patricia are the most wonderful of people. individually and as a couple. they were extremely welcoming and their home was beautifully located and my room… read more
