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My name is Dorian I'm nearly 60 years old, dual national, half french and half English. I live in Colomiers (near Toulouse) with my partner Séverine since 10 years plus.
At the moment nature is waking up big time, the white birch, yellow butterflies mean it’s time to collect the sap … then I need to clear the brambles so as to make a protected area (lots of deer in this area) and plant some fruit trees….
I have tried to give a lot of information through my profile, but please get in touch if you have any questions,
In march 2014 I acquired a house in the mountains, the previous owners called it a chalet... but it's not made of wood, it could also be called a "Grange" because they were originally used to keep animals and hay during the winter.
The house faces a local (mystical) mountain called the "Cagire" and is a 10 minute drive from the lovely mountain town called Aspet in the French Pyrenees. The nearest town with a train station is called Saint Gaudens situated 15 Km away from Aspet.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general

Intereses
AcampadaCiclismoNaturalezaMontañaActividades al aire libreArte y diseñoCocina y alimentaciónCulturaSostenibilidadLibrosCarpinteríaBricolaje y manualidadesJardineríaIdiomasMúsicaCuidado de plantasFotografía
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
The house is isolated and the local village is very quiet with only a few permanent residents, people staying would have the opportunity to connect with the surrounding nature and deepen their sense of place, just being here and letting go of the stimulus and distractions of our virtual world. No electricity, no internet or humming fridge, just the rustle of leaves and the odd dog barking across the valley...
Aspet is a five minute drive from my house, here there are 2 cafés, a resourcerie which is a wonderful place where you can give things for others or just pick up something you want for free, no money and no expectation to give back, they have mainly clothes but sometimes you get find something really cool ! Aspet is where I do my shopping and there is a typical french market there on Wednesday's and Saturdays.
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Ayuda
My main aim is to adapt to what work visitors enjoy doing best…. I always have a few different projects on the go.
Volunteers can also combine their time at my house in Colomiers if they wish to see the pink city of Toulouse. I’m usually flexible and try to let people choose their best options.
At the moment I am clearing the land of brambles and the ferns that are taking over the main field. Clearing a huge beach tree that fell in the winter winds. Cutting back branches from overgrowing areas close to the house, collecting and moving wood for the fire, digging some holes to plant some fruit trees, cleaning the house, painting the shutters and some painting in the house.
Plus any other suggestions you may have during your stay to create a harmonious and eco-friendly environment around the house.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Francés: FluidoEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I would love to improve any knowledge of Arabic, Hindi and /or Chinese…. Just for the challenge and fun !
Alojamiento
The house has a big upstairs room with beautiful wooden roof which can be used as a dormitory-shared space to sleep and already has 7 mattresses, you can also camp outside on the land next to the house or lower down on the land in a sheltered area. The ground floor is a large communal room with cooking facilities, dining area with table that can seat up to 8 people when we hold courses, a big fire place and a wood burning stove.

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I am happy to consider most types of request and will always answer your emails, however if you come to stay with me you need to be of the self sufficient type. I enjoy receiving guests, shopping and cooking and making you feel at home. It may happen that during your stay I have to leave the house for a day or two to work in Toulouse, you would be welcome to stay at the house on your own or come with me and help out with other projects.
The house has running water but no electricity or landline, therefore no fast internet access, which is a fun thing if you want to test your ability to be away from the "virtual world". The mobile G3 phone network does work and all my hosts have been able to use their mobile phones to access the internet, so you will not be totally cut off!. Most people tend to use Whatsapp when they stay with me which works well. The G3 signal is not really good enough to stream media or to Skype.
I am happy to cook to cater for most needs, i enjoy mediterranean food and also like spices, indian and north african cuisine. I am happy to cook vegetarian food. At certain times I might need to leave the house for the day to work, volunteers will be required to fend for them selves and do there own cooking, fear not ingredients will be provided.
There are many wonderful walks and places to explore in the local area, but you must also be aware that Aspet the nearest town with a café is 6 km away, which means an hour and a half away to walk. I have a mountain bike you are welcome to use. If you don't like the idea of being isolated in the mountains then this might not be the best location for you...
Please be aware that the house is located in an area that has many deer, they sometimes can be seen from the house when they graze in the field. Deer are unfortunately also the carriers a decease called Lyme which can be transmitted to humans via tick bites. If you come and stay with me during the summer months you must be careful when you walk and work outside to keep your legs covered when in long grass and ferny areas !
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Acceso a Internet

Acceso a Internet limitado

Tenemos animales

Somos fumadores

Puede alojar familias

Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
It's pretty sloping on the road near the house. Depending on size of vehicle you may need to park some distance away

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I think David has two great major… read more
This was my first workaway experience and it has been a blast. When I contacted Dorian the communication went straight to phonecalls and we would arrange a… read more
I had to leave for a whole 10 days during their visit and they just got on with everything perfectly as to our plans, when I got home wood had been cut and cleared, windows shutters and cupboard had been painted...
I was so impressed with… read more
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I think David has two great major… read more
This was my first workaway experience and it has been a blast. When I contacted Dorian the communication went straight to phonecalls and we would arrange a… read more
I had to leave for a whole 10 days during their visit and they just got on with everything perfectly as to our plans, when I got home wood had been cut and cleared, windows shutters and cupboard had been painted...
I was so impressed with… read more
A wonderful and positive time sharing conversation music and working together, her experience in house renovation made it all so easy ! I only had to suggest what needed doing and vroom she was on the job, not a drop of paint was lost ! A very clean efficient and thorough worker, a wonderful cook… read more
Very strong, polite and extremely helpful. I would ask him to go look for a sizable tree for us to carry up the mountain together and before I could catch up with him he would be back carrying it under his arm !
Formidable strength and often working extra time, he helped me dig holes to secure posts… read more
