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We are taking helpers again but as we are both in the vulnerable category we ask you to be considerate about your own state of health if you decide to travel.
We are a retired couple trying to live a simple, reasonably self sufficient way of life. This is a great place to start a retreat, rethink and readjust to a different way of life. You can be alone and not lonely and learn how to leave a lot of what we take for granted in the modern world behind.
We have created an eco friendly small holding and renovated a French farmhouse with two and a half hectares of land. We keep sheep,& chickens ,and have a sizeable fruit and vegetable garden.
Although the property and surrounding land has been worked on for the 19 years we have been living here it still needs ongoing maintenance and there are further renovation and gardening projects. This coming year 2022/23 we have designed and planted a rose garden. In the vegetable beds and fruit garden there is always work to be done and the composting is always needing more work.
We have a well stocked art room which helpers are welcome to share.
Helpers who want to improve their English language skills are welcome.
We have bikes for time off but bring your own helmet if you wish, the area is great for walking and you can join local walking groups.
We are situated in a very small village of less than 200 citizens in the Mayenne département.
The surrounding area is very peaceful , mainly farms and countryside with several small villages. It is well situated for visits to Le Mans, Paris, Rennes and ferry ports to GB.
We want people who want to experience a peaceful and simple way of life , working the land , the gardens ,orchards and looking after a few animals.
We try and prepare and preserve as much of our own food as we can and are happy to pass on these skills. We have worked organically for 30 years here and over the last decade we have increasingly tried to use organic and permaculture methods. We recycle and reuse as much as we can and we’d love you to join us and hope we can share and learn from each other.
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique / avec Internet
We have found that helpers have enriched our lifestyle and we hope we have added to their ongoing experiences.
We speak mainly English, but are fully immersed in our French lifestyle and language.
You can join in French classes at various levels nearby.l
You can join our painting class or cycle, walk or canoe on our two small lakes.
There are many historical towns and sites in the area.
The peaceful countryside is great for birdwatching, cycling or walks to enjoy the flora and fauna.
We want people who are willing to help at building and growing produce organically and
are willing to participate and embrace a simple lifestyle. We are looking for people who don't mind getting their hands and boots dirty.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Italien: Débutant
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We offer you your own bedroom with a toilet and ensuite tiny bath and your own space attached to make tea or coffee.
We provide sheets, towels and a selection of work clothes, boots and gloves if needed.
We love to cook and can provide good meals for vegan, vegetarian and other religious specific diets. We eat as a family.
Much of our food is home grown.
Meals are served and shared together.
We can pick up from Evron and Mayenne. Public transport close by is practically non existant , so we can pick you up at the nearest station which is Evron. There is a local community bus and bikes are available here on site. Workers are welcome to get a lift with us anytime we go out. Many helpers use BLABLA car or partial Ouibus or Flixbus to get to Le Mans and then the TER train to Evron.
Lots of local historical sites/ museums. Best Roman museum ,Jublains.
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
We have extensive grounds where you can park in woodland or lakeside or a large hard standing courtyard.
Small to medium friendly spayed or castrated dogs. Used to sheep and cattle unlikely to chase.
Deux
Maximum 4-5 hours a day we can be flexible but animals are a daily occupation.
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