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

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  Description

  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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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Technologie

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Histoire

  

  Musique

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Architecture

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Danse

  

  Art et design

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Soin des plantes
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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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  Aide

  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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  Langues parlées

  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire
  Italien: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  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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  Autres infos...

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

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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

  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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  Espace pour garer des vans

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

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

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

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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