Join our community projects in Montaigu-de-Quercy, France

Detalles

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  Descripción

  We are setting up a Bioregional Learning Center:
  
  The applied research center is a property located in Montaigu-de-Quercy, Tarn-et-Garonne, in the southwest of France, approximately 1.25 hour drive north of Toulouse. It is the centerpiece of the ecosystem which aims to regenerate the bioregion. This means it will be working to orchestrate, facilitate and amplify local existing projects and newly created ones, in the following domains : biodiversity and agriculture, habitat and energy, culture and governance, economic models and monetary systems, health and wellbeing, education. The center offers a place for local regenerative project leaders to gather, share knowledge and best practices, as well as receive services and resources for accelerating and amplifying their impact in the region. In addition, the center provides visibility to these projects by showcasing physical prototypes on the center grounds, as well as offering educational opportunities to the general public, and showcasing sustainable ways of living.
  
  The property is composed of a main building/house (approx. 200 square meters) which sits on 5.2 hectares of land including a wooded valley, flatlands, and a buildable plot of 6000 square meters. The house overlooks the valley which also includes a communal walking path leading to the village in approximately 15 minutes. There is a small ruin approximately 50m from the house along the path which we will renovate. We are in the process of gathering permaculture design proposals for the land, and envisage putting in a market garden, food forest, medicinal garden, and a natural swimming pool. We aim to be as autonomous as possible (food, energy, water). We also hope the land to be seen as a sanctuary, a place of peace and wellness. It will be a workplace for researchers and we also plan to facilitate workshops, events, and conferences. We also hope to welcome various artists and stage small performances. In addition, we would like to build some eco-houses on our buildable plot (6000sqm) and treehouse type cabins on the rest of the land to also rent out.
  
  The house includes a large open plan living/dining space which is foreseen to be the area for welcoming the public, holding the exhibitions as well as the work space for 6-8 people (these people will often be working offsite so the space will not always be fully occupied). This space also has a large fireplace along one wall, which may be conducive to a small lounge area. Nearby is a large kitchen which is foreseen to be used to prepare meals for 15-20 people at a time, or light snacks and drinks for up to 60 people. The house includes 6 bedrooms which will be used initially as volunteer accommodation, accommodation for retreats, and could eventually be turned into offices as the center grows. The house also includes a basement which is foreseen to be used mostly as a large meeting room or a workshop/maker lab, with a small section reserved as a utility room (with washer and dryer).

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería
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  Intereses

  

  Tecnología

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cultura

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Agricultura

  

  Historia

  

  Música

  

  Idiomas

  

  Jardinería

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Artes escénicas

  

  Carpintería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Acampada

  

  Baile

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cuidado de plantas
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Maria-Elena is a dual national French and American. Her husband. Jeremy, is British and her partner in this project, Carsten, is German. The project is international with 6 local members and 3 members that are new to the area.
  
  Montaigu-de-Quercy offers all amenities although it is a quaint village of 1300 people. Its local market is well established and offers fresh produce and local foods weekly.

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  Ayuda

  We are establishing vegetable gardens, a greenhouse, a chicken coop, and an outdoor podium/deck to facilitate outdoor activities. We have worked together on a design for the land and completion of these tasks. Volunteers will be most welcome to join. Experience is not necessary but we can definitely also use any people trained in, or wanting to learn about, permaculture farming.
  
  
  Upcoming dates:
  - April 17th - April 21st 2025
  - May 22nd - May 28th 2025
  - June 26th - June 30th 2025

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  Idiomas hablados

  Alemán: Fluido
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Fluido
  Español: Intermedio
  Italiano: Intermedio

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  Alojamiento

  We can offer shared or private accommodation in beds. We provide bedding and bath towels. Depending on available space, we may offer air mattresses for indoor ou outdoor camping.
  
  We will provide groceries for collective cooking for all meals at a minimum, but we typically provide 3 cooked meals per day made with fully organic products mostly grown locally.

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  Algo más...

  We are approximately 2 hours from Bordeaux and 1 hour from Toulouse.
  
  We prefer non-smokers but tolerate smoking outdoors.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  The property was recently purchased (June 2024) so everything still needs to be set up. We see this as a longterm project.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We have ample space for the campers onsite. Water facilities available offsite but locally.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  The property is not fenced or gated so pets need to be ok with this.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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