Join me and discover beautiful Scherwiller, France

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  Description

  Hi,
  
  I’m a new homeowner in Alsace. I’ve got the most divine view of vineyards and a chateau and the very beginning of the Vosges. I also have arthritis in my knees and am finding myself a bit challenged getting everything done I would like. The house itself is nearly finished being renovated (floors, walls, kitchen, bathroom, additional windows), just a couple of detailed bits to complete, but I’m not quite able to get everything moved around and put away properly, artwork hung, rugs moved, garden started, etc. The yard also needs a couple of raised beds built, lots of prep work, and the compost space to be made.
  
  My village is on the Alsatian Route du Vin.
  
  I speak French and English.
  
  I used to explore the world. These past several years, I have not traveled much at all. Workaway seems a wonderful opportunity to continue experiencing my love of culture through sharing my home with others who would like to do the same. A shared, intercultural exchange would be a fantastic way to keep my international exploration going.
  
  If you enjoy and are good at working with your hands, building things, carrying things … if you like fox terriers and gray kitties … if you enjoy rural village living, simply cooked, fresh, mostly local foods … and if you would enjoy mixing cultures and sharing space and conversation, this workaway might be for you.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Films et télé

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Livres

  

  Animaux

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Montagne

  

  Nature

  

  Cyclisme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I’m a US-born French-American. I speak French and English. I’m well-traveled, and I teach at the University of Strasbourg, specializing in intercultural themes, democratic citizenship, plurilingualism, and linguistic mediation. All of my neighbors are native Alsatians, and they speak Alsatian, as well as French.
  
  All around is great natural and cultivated beauty. I enjoy going to the Vosges mountains, and you would be welcome to come with me. I also have lots of exploring to do of tourist sites, and again, company is welcome. Weather permitting, I roll down the windows, put on nice road trip music, and enjoy all five senses. Finn comes with.
  
  All of Alsace has cultural highlights. Marchés aux puces are found in most villages across spring weekends. Villages have their special festivals in summer. Music proliferates. Outdoor movies are shared. Cultural presentations are ever-changing and abundant.
  
  You can be as immersed in cultural exchange as you choose to be.

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  Aide

  I’m looking for a handy person to help with tasks I am limited in doing myself. I’ve three rooms plus the basement to sort out. There will be carrying, organizing, hanging things on the walls, and such. There is one area I would love to hang sliding doors and another that I'd like to sort out a clothing rod, also a clothes drying line.
  
  There are also yard tasks: building raised garden beds; carrying dirt; preparing areas for planting; sorting out the compost area; building a backyard agility course, and more.
  
  I do not have handy skills myself, or hanging-things-on-the-walls skills, so those you will need to arrive with. I am open to different opinions and appreciate the chat. Some space for your creativity and vision. Design skills welcome.
  
  Your good energy is appreciated here in my home!

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Allemand: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  The house has just been renovated. There is a full bath and a half bath. Your bedroom has a full size bed, a chest of drawers, two bedside tables, and a low table for a suitcase.
  
  I prepare fresh local foods, veggie heavy but also meat. We will need to discuss your dietary needs and see how they can be met.
  
  There’s a piano and I would love to enjoy listening to you play it.

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  Autres infos...

  My village has a limited bus and train service. There is a nearby town that is easy to reach by this limited service, and from there you can get pretty much anywhere.
  
  I would prefer non-smokers, including no vaping. I’m happy to share apéro and prefer reasonable alcohol consumption. General good manners, kindness, respect, honesty, and integrity are necessary.
  
  Alsace is an incredibly beautiful region. Germany and Switzerland are very close; the Vosges are very close; the history and culture are vibrant. You can take day trips or weekend trips to pretty much anywhere. Cultural events, cities, small towns, nature, history... I'm a question away with suggestions.

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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 a dedicated office/sewing room. The dining table is often my preferred work space. The breakfast counter in the kitchen and the potting table in the basement in front of a large window are also workspace options. We would just need to negotiate your and my needs, times, and spaces.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is a camping in our village. This accommodation would be yours to arrange.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  One dog only, and entirely dependent on if your dog and my Finn get along. If not, I'm afraid the workaway would not work out.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

  

  Gary

  Gary joined our family soon after we arrived in France. First, he was my son’s cat. Then he was my second daughter’s cat, until he became my oldest daughter’s cat. But really, I think he is my cat.

  

  Finn

  Finn is a fox terrier x, found at an SPA, with me for 7 years now. He is my constant companion.

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