Join me in a rural setting without noise nor light pollution in Creuse, in the center of France

Infos

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  Description

  Aloha everyone,
  
  My name is Philippe.
  
  I came back to France after having lived 45 years in California, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon and Hawaii, and bought this sweet old house on 5000m2 in Creuse.
  
  My "project" here is to care for this land, live simply, grow organic veggies, fruit, herbs, and host people interested in assisting me in creating an outdoor kitchen, and care for the gardens, orchard and trees, participate in setting in up a sweat lodge for body and soul purification ceremonies as taught and passed on to me by my friend Hunting Crow in Arizona.
  
  I am 70 years old, vegetarian and in excellent health. I do not drink alcohol nor do I enjoy the company of drunkenness .
  
  I love authenticity, being human, jamming, sharing stories, bicycling, circles, and being present as much as I remember to be.
  
  I am responsible, response-able, and laid back.
  
  I have worked in many different fields over the years including all around food service, ski resort areal tram crew, ski slope grooming crew, tree planting, farm truck driver, sawmill work, produce management in a food co-op, trained in jewelry making then had my own workshop/storefront in Arizona, then studied full time for 4 years and became a Registered Nurse for 16 years.
  During those years I was a 24/7 single father with 3 children. Yllithia, now 44, lives in San Diego. Faye 42 lives in Oregon, and Raja 39 lives in Alaska. They were born at home... I am infinitely grateful to their amazing mother Alice. We have a close and loving relationship in spite of the physical distance.
  
  Here, I do not own a car. I have an e-bike for errands to various villages and towns, and for pleasure rides. I am green friendly.
  
  This county, Creuse, is the second least populated county in France.
  
  It is a vast ocean of green forested hills, waterways, pastures, and countless villages.
  
  Although my place is secluded; the closest neighbor is half a km away, the village-3km, the town-10km, I do not feel isolated, I have made many friends. There is a well connected network of people here who practice permaculture, are artisans, musicians, young families... Aiming to live sustainably and closer to the land.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Plage

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Danse

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Astronomie

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Jardinage

  

  Langues

  

  Musique

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  LGBT+

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Livres
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I am a French national but I have lived abroad most of my life. Including my childhood in Algeria and Tunisia between the ages of 6 and 14, and Greece from 14 to 19.
  So I do not consider myself an authentic impersonation of French culture.
  Here, in North Creuse, there is the older culture of natives Creusois, farmers, masons (the masons who built the great cathedrals, monuments and bridges of Paris and other French cities where from Creuse), hunters, cattle raising, horse loving people.
  And there is the newer culture... The Neo Creusois who have moved here is the last 20 years seeking a saner sustainable lifestyle closer to nature. They are gardeners, artists, artisans, musicians, poets, world travellers, ex-nomads, bakers, stage actors...a rich Neo culture.

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  Aide

  I would like help with:
  *Amending, planting, weeding the existing vegetable gardens.
  *Erecting a simple structure for an outdoor common kitchen,
  *installing a rainwater channeling system from the ground level gutter downspouts of the house to the pond.
  We can work together, or if you prefer solitary work, there are many helpful ways one could choose to love this land.
  
  If you are an artist and love to paint, there is a least one indoor wall that begs for a space-opening mural.
  
  You will be helpful by participating in the activities of daily living such as house cleaning, washing dishes ...
  
  I would also like to
  *Share stories lived and learned on Turtle Island.
  *How to set up a sweat lodge and participate in a purification ceremony, honoring and respecting its ancient tradition.
  
  I would like, as well, to listen to you if you're inspired to share lived and learned stories
  If you prefer to have silence, quiet solitude, and autonomy and want to share what you love, let's talk.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I'll speak with you in French or English. I'm interested in learning Spanish, Greek or...? What is your native language?
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  Hébergement

  Downstairs, the house has a main room that currently serves as kitchen, dining room, living-room and music room with a piano. That's where the wood stove is.
  There is my bedroom, a guestroom and a bathroom with hot shower and 5kg washing machine.
  For warmer weather, I have a 5.5m (18ft) tipi with a hearth, liner and ozan which I use for sharing circles, gathering with friends or simply fire sitting...
  It's has a bed and is also an awesome bedroom .
  I also have a 5m pentagonal US army tent set up in a sweet spot on the land.
  If you have a tent, I have a very nice flat and private camping space.
  Water and electricity is available to all except the tipi.
  Upstairs is a large (75m²) room with a newly re-done wood floor. The roof is not yet insulated but in warmer season, it is a beautiful space for yoga, dance, chant...

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  Autres infos...

  There is no public transport here.
  If you have a vehicle, the region has much to offer. Many unique villages and historical sites pepper the country side. There are countless hiking and VTT trails, it's is aussi a heaven for road bicycling. Nature is lush and abundant in hardwood forests, lakes and waterways. flowers, local and migratory birds, deer, fox, boar, wild cats, badgers and an occasional wolf. There is a wolf sanctuary close by.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  I have reliable and fast fiber Internet and a private room with a double bed, an armchair, a table and chair for desk, and a NW facing window with a beautiful view over the countryside.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is room on my driveway for a camping-car or truck. Electric hookup and water is available

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  I adopted a skinny, wet and cold kitten from a wild mama cat a year ago. I gained her trust, installed a cat door... She now comes and goes freely throughout the day and night but spends most of her time outside. I always have food and fresh water for her inside. We love, understand and respect each other. If your four legged friend is cat/dog/people friendly, respects and listens to you, and does not poop in the gardens, you are welcome.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Kittycat (1 an)

  She is a fierce hunter, very independent, spends most of her time out and about on the land. She is very affectionate, and interactive but not a lap buddy. She comes and goes freely through the cat door. Always has food and water in the house. Shy/cautious with people, when a dog appears, she disappears...

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