Cultural exchange around wild plants for a non-profit in Luberon, France

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Hi! WELCOME FOR SUMMER 2020!

We are 3 french/canadian friends ( Aline, Julien et Paul) working mostly with plants. We are a NPO how promote activities around plant
Living South of the Luberon chain mountain, in the beautiful Provence, we enjoy this nice space while picking plants to transform them into essential oils ( among other products), we also make visit at he farm, demonstration of distillation...

This year, we start new projects :
- new farm land open to touristic visits
- buil a storage place for plant and animals.

We live in collectif, we work in collectif, so we need communication and more, communic-action. We do a project about wild plant, try to connect people with NATURE, it's hard and take a lot of energy. We do that because we have to believe in something better for our world, be sure it's your choice ;)
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Práctica de idiomas
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We also are travellers and sometimes workawayers, so we know that this experience is about sharing knowledge, culture and laughter!
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Adaptation capacity! basic life system

We welcome you to discovery our world.. are living with NATURE and living on her clock, working more on ( early !!!! ) morning and (late ) after noon. It depends of weather, feeling, days but we ask for something like present people on community.Some days are full days some days we are free.

Your help in our project is your energy, happiness, humour and joy, to do thing because believe on Nature, organic, helping, sharing, communication, mental exchange.

For springs 2020 we plan to work on a shop, changing design, new project start also, roasting seed. We start in April and make distillation (essence) , and construction... making a dome, we work with friend on land for food gardening, helping them a day per week in different farm so you can meet different technics, they are all interesting, you ll see!

Summer 2020, working on non-finish-spring-project ( it's a lot !) garden, plant piking to dry and for distillation, dancing sometimes. In june-July, 3 time per week, we have list of the farm and a shop to run. Maybe thinking to go on summer mountain camp for collecting plant - wild lavender essentially- on august. it come fast... noting really set in advance!

We are looking for people who can understand commun life. we need active and re-active people. its not hostel here, its more like your place, you take care of the place and it comes back. if you need clear job and schedule tell us, we can manage it. we live with nature, every day is different!

you must come with montain-shoes, hat if you need it, cloth for hot and cold weather ,sleeping bag, your "own" personal stuff.
feel free to ask us if you need some more information.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
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Alojamiento
We have house with a private room for WAers (to share), and a nice garden where to camp.

We have also 4 bikes if you feel it.

the river is 20min away by road., a lake also.; we have a spring-pool

We provide food as we work for it! but it shouldn't be your main purpose to come here.
Smoking is outside.
We do not provide alcohol for some reason; you can bring your own... reasonably!

Cooking and cleaning are to share, not part of working time, just common life!

feel free to ask us if you need some more information.
Algo más...
The place and our days are in nature so we have time to enjoy wild animal, bees, spies, etc.

Be sure than it's okay for you to be out of concrete, working on mountain, sleeping on tents for summer camp.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
We have a parking, flat, close to the house and dry toilet, and far from noise
Podría aceptar mascotas
we take care of Malte, a sheeper super friendly
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
its flexible, its not work but commun life

Fotos

true lavender picking on wild nature

flowers picking 2018

gardening with children, elementary school december2015

picking session

terrain de jeu...

Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (45)

Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.

Precisión del perfil:
(5.0)

Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)

Comunicación:
(5.0)

05/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Magalie) para el anfitrión

Super expérience chez Paul qui nous transmet sa passion et son mode de vie. Nous gardons un très bon souvenir de ce séjour, un retour aux sources et au respect la nature. Nous avons appris beaucoup sur les bienfaits des plantes, les fleurs, les herbes, et tout ça dans un cadre magnifique qu'est la Provence. De beaux moments avec de belles… read more

(Excelente )

09/08/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Lena) para el anfitrión

I had a very good time with Paul, Aline & Marina!
They gave me the opportunity to be part of the whole "value chain" and therefore the full range of activities of their project: from picking the herbs, to destilling, to filling and labeling the little bottles, to selling them on the market and at the little boutique.

Since they are picking wild… read more

(Excelente )

24/07/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lena)

So great to have you with us; really appreciated your enthusiasm for any activity, your independance and chatting with you. Be sure to be always welcome here!

Marina, Paul et Aline

(Excelente )

02/08/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vande Water)

So nice to have you both here.
Great autonomous people, always a positive attitude, good sense of humor ... Always welcome here!

(Excelente )

14/07/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Andrea) para el anfitrión

I really enjoyed my first workaway with you all and it definitely made me curious for more :-)
There is always stuff to do and I really enjoyed the variety of tasks. You are doing wonderful things!
I was curious about the destillation so they even made it possible to start the season while I was still there, even if the preparation time was a bit… read more

(Excelente )

05/06/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andrea)

Short but such a nice time spent with Andrea, her constant big smile and interesting experiences exchanged!
Independent and always up for any activity.

Tu es la bienvenue pour revenir nous voir quand tu veux!

(Excelente )

11/06/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Méril)

3 jours seulement passés ensemble mais un plaisir d'accueillir Meril et Clément, leur bonne humeur et curiosité!
Hyper faciles à vivre et volontaires.
Revenez quand vous voulez et passez un très bel été sur les vagues ;-)

(Excelente )

17/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Stella & Rachel) para el anfitrión

Staying at Paul's place was an exciting experience. My friend and me went there together in the first place, but she got sick, and unfortunately had to leave earlier than we had planned.
So, I can rather speak for myself than for the two of us.
I had a really good experience there! Every day is different, as many people here said, too. Sometimes… read more we worked on a farm nearby and got boxes with vegetables in return (instead of being paid by money). I really liked this idea of exchange in order to get food.
Other days where quite unstructured, we just stayed at home, and could more or less decide on our own when we wanted to fulfill the tasks that were given for that day. Some days it was not even clear what were the tasks for the day. I personally can cope with that, but I think that there are people that can not cope with that very well. My friend, for example, felt a bit lost with the lack of structure in the first days.
But as I said, other days where the opposite and we had wonderful experiences. Cutting wild herbs in the mountains and having a picnic in the middle of the woods with a bunch of crazy people is a memory I'll never forget.
To my mind, the "plant factory" is a place where you can be just the way you are, everyone is excepted and appreciated just the way he or she is. This gives you a good feeling. For example, there is a swimming pool outside where you can go swimming whenever you want, and, if you want, you can go naked, nobody cares about that :)
There is the possibility to sleep outside, in the huge garden, under the stars. I did that once, on a couch that was outside, and this was the night I could sleep best due to the wonderfully fresh air. I have literally never seen a sky so clear and so full of stars! (I didn't even know there were so many up there ;))
Paul is a very special man. He may not show it in the first moment, but he is a very warm-hearted man with a great deal of humor that comes through once you know him a bit better.
If you have questions about plants or the procedure of oil distillation you can ask him; actually you should, because he won't tell you about it if you don't ask. If you do, he'll share a part of the great knowledge he has about plants, natural living, etc.

All in all it was a great, very interesting and horizon-widening experience for me, and I would recommend this place for people who like being spontaneous and for everyone who wants to enjoy an atmosphere where sharing, helping, working in a team, the balance between taking and giving is the concept of living.
Thank you a lot, I am happy to have stayed at your place for a while!

(Muy Bien )

17/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (SIN YI) para el anfitrión

Sorry for my late feedback. My first experience with workaway and I was grateful for their openness and welcoming to every one, Paul, you are such an interesting and friendly man, although at the beginning we weren't used to the daily rhythm, we could find a better way to work together ;-) We learned a very different perspective how to build a… read more

(Muy Bien )

08/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Boutelet & Voiry) para el anfitrión

Our time at Paul's was absolutely wonderful. We spent one week there, helping with plant picking in the moutains (definitely the best part!!!!), building some wooden construction for his garden, helping to prepare flower decoration for a music festival, etc... The tasks were vary varied and Paul always ask us if we were feeling like doing this or… read more

(Excelente )

03/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Vanessa) para el anfitrión

Being with Paul and all the incredible friends I met there was a lesson to life.
At the same time, you're offered freedom to participate in daily tasks, but you are also invited to go out and share experiences, thoughts, laughter, and fresh-natural meals.
I was there to learn more about the plants and distillation process, but I'velearned much… read more

(Excelente )

28/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Emma) para el anfitrión

It was indeed a very short but Nice and intresting time.
It’s a place where lovely people come and go. You really feel free at Paul’s hause. And he has great music!
It is not the most clean and organised place, but that is’nt a problem because it is a place depending on the weather and where you can live in the moment.

Merci beacoup Paul!

(Muy Bien )

16/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emma)

Very nice short meeting, welcome to help, learn and on good vibe... Hope you the best, thanks for your time her!

(Excelente )

28/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Erica) para el anfitrión

Absolute magic. I spent 3 weeks helping Paul with his essential oils, but I feel like this was an experience which helped me with every aspect of my life. This place is a wonderful community of workawayers and Paul's friends amid the vast, beautiful mountains of Luberon which we watched the sunrise from the summit a few times a week before… read more

(Excelente )

22/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Fernanda) para el anfitrión

Great place, great people, great memories! It was a pleasure to stay 2 weeks at Paul´s house. It is a place that you can feel very comfortable and at home. Met so many nice people that came and go everyday, which made the experience richer. I also enjoyed that we had many different activities to do each day, like picking flowers, gardening,… read more

(Excelente )

17/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ali)

Ali, Super Ali, she made the place her different with her vibe, simply and respectful. full trustable and easy to talk... it was just a nice pleasure to work with you. thanks for all, nice road for all you project!

(Excelente )

16/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Saskia)

YESSSSSS, Miss Sas! nice meeting, i can t say how many time.... it was just perfect moment, wonderful person, present when we all need, listening others... super cool! we eat so well! serioustly, thanks for all and have a good road!

(Excelente )

16/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christin)

Full super cool to had a time with Christin, nice talk, nice moment, just sweet and peaceful. we made a lot, and it was easy... Hope you the best, go ON!!!

(Excelente )

24/06/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Grecia)

Grecia stay two week with us, a week on gardening and after on distillation. Nice person, responsable and attentive to others, i totally trust and recommended.

(Excelente )

28/05/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Cecily) para el anfitrión

I had such a great at Paulo's!
We always worked together and with every task I really learned something. And there are so many cool and interesting projects you would have never thought about.
He could always answer my questions about plants and he has great books and amazing music.
He's a great teacher and a truly wise person!
His most important… read more

(Excelente )

07/05/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Cecily)

super cool to have Cecily with you! yeah, it was cool, she stay with Maria and Jacynthe with us for a month. always ready, interest, engage.... PRESENT!!!!! you give us a lot Cecily simply because you where yourself, thanks! hope you continu your journey on the good mood and continu to have fun! schuss

(Excelente )

07/05/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (maria)

Maria!!!!!! so much fun , laugh, conversation, sharing, happiness... more and more! truly, we where super greatfull by you help (not just help, but idea, interest, easy move, simplicity...) in all stuff. you make IT possible! comeback when you when you re at home!

(Excelente )

07/05/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jacynthe)

First time i see Jacynthe, she came by foot from the end of the garden when normaly people come from main door. She get a great autonomy! for managing around stuff and people, and most important herself. It was a nice pleasure for all of us to share time with you, thanks a lot for all you done and i can just say than a person like you is always… read more

(Excelente )

05/05/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Jacynthe) para el anfitrión

My stay at Paul’s place was simply the best!
He is a great guy, patient, knowledgeable, generous, funny & more.
I strongly recommend him if you are looking for a memorable experience. Also, working was never a drudgery, always done with joy!
I learned a lot over there and had a lot of fun.

I wish you the best,
Hope to see you again eventually!… read more

(Excelente )

13/04/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claudia)

Dobje!!! very happy meeting for all of us, maria, cecily and me. we spend a nice moment to move our mind and body around a dome or a rosmary bush , thanks for your implication, your fredom and your wonderfull energy. your time here will be remind for sure. and come back when you want !

(Excelente )

13/04/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Claudia) para el anfitrión

Staying with Paul for a week was one of the coolest things I did in my life. He is easy going, respectful and chilled out what makes cooperation very easy. The atmosphere was stunning. The jobs were variable, sometimes hard and dirty but fun as hell! He thought me several interesting things. It was super enjoyable expirience which helped me grow… read more

(Excelente )

27/11/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Marina) para el anfitrión

A bit late to thank you for the amazing time spent together and all the experiences shared!
Full of knowledge and surrounded by great people, Paul made is house a real Home for everybody!
Beautiful smells all the time : in the distillery, the garden, the mountain and also in the kitchen ;-)
An incredible summer in your region full of adventures… read more

(Excelente )

27/07/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marina)

I can't give you more than 5 star! sorry, you need at lease a six one!
thanks a lot for you help in all case, you presence in the team, new idea and good talk. you give more than you think.
nice independence and freedom, deep working presence and not afraid that all of chalenge. have a good travel and be sure than you are welcome again.

(Excelente )

05/11/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Leen) para el anfitrión

I had an amazing time here, picking lavender in the mountains, enjoying everyone's company and having really interesting conversations. You feel at home straight away and the whole place is just beautiful! I crept in an out of my tent with a big smile every night and morning ^^
Too bad I didn't get to spend more time but I hope to be back for… read more

(Excelente )

01/09/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leen)

Super cool! good vibe, nice motivation, super power!!!!! thanks for all and come back, we have plenty of GF-gnocchi!

(Excelente )

06/09/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Vera) para el anfitrión

I regret that i did not come earlier to this place! Paul is really kind and always makes sure that one feels comfortable. The work there variates a lot, e.g I helped picking grapes on a close farm, made pear juice and gnocchis and also helped with the oil production and learned about it. It is a place with an awesome atmosphere and also beautiful… read more

(Excelente )

01/09/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vera)

Vera come to our place for a week in august, nice moment, she s independent, curious, present... some how the best quality to be WAers. Nice exchange with music and food also. Thanks a lot for your engagement and have a nice journey.

(Excelente )

01/09/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Wenzel)

the man, Wenzel, So nice person. independent but present when we need. Nice talk, super nice idea and wonderfull accent ( full fluent in french and many other languages) he got a lot of energy and share with us technics and stories. Thanks a lot and come back man, when you want, no trouble! schuss

(Excelente )

01/09/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabel)

not possible to put a sixth star?.. Really nice meeting for all of us. Isabel stay some time ( i didn't count...) and it was so fast. nice person first, to talk , to share. you can trust her. and she does so much here. with other people, with plant, computer. she know a lot of thing its so cool to just have a person how understand whats happen,… read more

(Excelente )

19/08/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Emily) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Paul for six days in July, and his patience and generosity made for an enjoyable first workaway experience. Every day was different from the next, with time spent helping out on various farms, cutting cedar to make essential oils, and baking bread in a massive oven at a boulangerie while I was there. Paul is a really cool,… read more

(Excelente )

27/07/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emily)

Helpfull, present and independent, thanks a lot and continu to learn french! you already know more than you think! bye

(Excelente )

27/07/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Raphael)

nice guy, he speak good french, he like to do sport and fiesta. thanks a lot for your help and come back when you want!

(Muy Bien )

29/08/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Clara & Alberto)

hey chikitas! the girls came here with just the projet to enjoy and help. that was they do! they were full open mind and free to accept all our different activities, with joy and smile and a lot of conversation. it was so positive and on the good vibe. thank a lot girls!

(Excelente )

29/08/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Malachovska)

Very happy to know Viera!
she spend few weeks with us this summer, deeply inside the project, she was full efficient and autonom. she s super strong, positive, decided, loyal, generous and think about a lot about what you forget or miss or just do not think that all. its super. nice vibe and nice smile, thank for all.

(Excelente )

29/08/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Pooventhan)

Mister Poo is the kind of guy that you do not have enough on your side. helpful, attentive , positive, sensitive and endowed with that little something that feels good, a real presence. come back when you want man!

(Excelente )

15/08/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Pooventhan) para el anfitrión

Paul and his friends were so cool and friendly. He is such an empathetic person. He has his own passion for his career. People who could understand that can enjoy a lot. I loved cutting lavender plants in picturesque mountain areas and learned a lot of things.

(Excelente )

21/06/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Krystina) para el anfitrión

I spent about 3 weeks there and highly enjoyed it. The property is beautiful. Paul is a really interessting character people can learn from. I helped him cutting the plants and making the essential oils, I created my first own compost and built a table, went to markets :-) loads of free time in a beautiful area. The only thing I think is important… read more

(Excelente )

19/06/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Krystina)

she's supper! zupper!
nice vibe, energy, giving, exchange, talking, working, smiling. nice moment in our place. welcome again in france
krasssss!!!!!

(Excelente )

07/04/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (veronique) para el anfitrión

Same same , thank you Paul et toute l'éuipe for a warm welcoming , ready for the next harvest, etc, avec joie !

(Muy Bien )

07/04/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (veronique)

we meet and talk, good mood, present and interest.