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Hi there!
Our family started to settle at this place 31 years ago. As permanent resident, there is Thomas, Polly, Lucien, Louise, Hector and Patoche our little and smelly dog.
The house has always been open, and workaway is for the perfect way for us to carry on sharing nice work, in a nice place, with nice people!
The old farm where we live is 4 kms away from the next little village. Lost in the forest and very calm. There are many little rivers flowing around and wild footpaths to explore.
We are taking care of some non-commercial activities :
- A permaculture garden : Raised Beds, and a giant (120m2) Geodesic Greenhouse
- An community pub (pub associatif) called The Petticoat, but only on Friday evenings in the winter
Here, we are mainly gardening, doing some wood work and there are a lot of side tasks we have to do (repair/build things, clean, cook, childcare etc). The target now is sustainability for the place or at least decrease our consumption of energy (produce our own if possible) and being able to produce more food all year long.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Projets artistiques
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You will be lost in the pine forest surrounded by wildlife, the daily feeling of sharing a place where, only two generations before, there were no machines.
Then discover how we deal with it now, in the 21th century. What we choose to do here and there to adapt to the place, making life as nice as possible without destroying the living potential of it all, and as possible, make it grow !
There will be technical points in what you will learn here, ideas about permaculture, woodwork but the most important is the people you will meet.
As I have been running a "Discovery Farm" during years I'm also able to give many information about the area, historic details about this very special french desert now planted with a forest and about the people trying to live there.
And there's also the people, a bunch of friends around my farm, collected after 30 years spent at the same place.
If you come here, you will also be connected to a recycling second hand shop that I'm taking care of. This charity place gives jobs to 13 people, you can find there all you need (cloths, bicycles, furniture...) for very cheap prices. As I build this activity 15 years ago, you will be at the good place to learn about how it's works.
I don't know how to end this....may this place is just something that will surprise you, as it surprise me for a while!
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
We usually host 1-3 people at the same time, to have an independent and friendly team.
Right now the tasks we have to do during the next month are:
- prepare things for a festival (compost toilets, sign posts, benches, decorations)
- build a new barn for the new sawmill
- gardening (maintenance, cleaning, soil preparation, pruning etc.)
- renovate an ancient and beautiful house (big task!!)
We can and will make lists together of all the tasks we have to do, but we also welcome any initiative or idea if you have any!
We are harvesting knowledge around permaculture, and we would be glad to welcome someone with those skills.
We only accept a minimum stay of two weeks, less is not really enough for both of us (workawayer and host) to know each other, appreciate the place and the people.
And please, think twice before validate a stay, because a great number of person changes their mind at the last moment, and it really doesn't help or even respect the minimum of organisation we need!!
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Hébergement
We have a mix of options for accommodation: we have one double room in a shared house, and also the option of a big (25m2) caravan for extra beds, depending on how many people are staying here at the time. Workaways often stay in their campervans, and we also can welcome tents. There is an outdoor shower and plenty of kitchens! We sometimes share meals and sometimes don't – it depends on the rhythm of the day and the needs of everyone!
Autres infos...
Sorry for this, but our friends cats and dogs are not allowed here, it's not negociable: we're fitted with a large wild life around!
Fifteen minutes from here, one of my friends runs a little rootsy surf school in a wild place...just to say :)
Location is between Bayonne and Bordeaux.
The train station next to here is Morcenx, beach at 20 kms (40min by bike).
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
The path to reach the farm is sandy and narrow but it is possible in a campervan.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
N° de référence hôte : 894268719677
Feedback (40)
30 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Siria)
Chiara, Anna and Siria were such lovely workawayers to have here, very peaceful, lots of smiles, enthusiastic for everything. They were very easy-going and brought a lot of lovely, dancy party-spirit to the festival we organised (as well as lots of helping hands). Thanks for being here, girls!
(Excellent
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29 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Siria) pour l'hôte
my time spent here was pure magic, in a wonderful setting in the woods, close to a beautiful river where we used to swim during the hot days of summer. i shared this experience with two of my dearest friends and we had the honor to take part and help preparing for a big festival. this was such a special time for us, we got to meet amazing people,… read more
29 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alicia)
Alicia was such a lovely person to have around during her stay with us, she was really interesting, lots of great insight into things, deep and meditative but also hardworking and enthusiastic! She was great with little Hector and his friends and was creative and free in her daily way of living here - thank you for coming Alicia!
(Excellent
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29 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Chiara, Anna and Siria were such lovely workawayers to have here, very peaceful, lots of smiles, enthusiastic for everything. They were very easy-going and brought a lot of lovely, dancy party-spirit to the festival we organised (as well as lots of helping hands). Thanks for being here, girls!
(Excellent
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29 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
My experience at the farm has been absolutely amazing! I stayed there for a little over two weeks and it was incredible to be in such a magical place, where you can feel love and joy. I stayed with two of my friends and we were very lucky to be there at a very special time, helping to organize a three-day festival that cannot be described in words… read more
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30 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Siria)
Chiara, Anna and Siria were such lovely workawayers to have here, very peaceful, lots of smiles, enthusiastic for everything. They were very easy-going and brought a lot of lovely, dancy party-spirit to the festival we organised (as well as lots of helping hands). Thanks for being here, girls!
(Excellent)
29 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Siria) pour l'hôte
my time spent here was pure magic, in a wonderful setting in the woods, close to a beautiful river where we used to swim during the hot days of summer. i shared this experience with two of my dearest friends and we had the honor to take part and help preparing for a big festival. this was such a special time for us, we got to meet amazing people,… read more
29 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alicia)
Alicia was such a lovely person to have around during her stay with us, she was really interesting, lots of great insight into things, deep and meditative but also hardworking and enthusiastic! She was great with little Hector and his friends and was creative and free in her daily way of living here - thank you for coming Alicia!
(Excellent)
29 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Chiara, Anna and Siria were such lovely workawayers to have here, very peaceful, lots of smiles, enthusiastic for everything. They were very easy-going and brought a lot of lovely, dancy party-spirit to the festival we organised (as well as lots of helping hands). Thanks for being here, girls!
(Excellent)
29 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
My experience at the farm has been absolutely amazing! I stayed there for a little over two weeks and it was incredible to be in such a magical place, where you can feel love and joy. I stayed with two of my friends and we were very lucky to be there at a very special time, helping to organize a three-day festival that cannot be described in words… read more
29 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara, Anna and Siria were such lovely workawayers to have here, very peaceful, lots of smiles, enthusiastic for everything. They were very easy-going and brought a lot of lovely, dancy party-spirit to the festival we organised (as well as lots of helping hands). Thanks for being here, girls!
(Excellent)
29 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Chiara) pour l'hôte
I've spent three beautiful weeks here with three close friends of mine. It has been a wholesome experience and if I could describe it in three words they would be: community, peace, and magic.
We mostly helped with the preparations of the festival following the rithm of the people and ours.
The festival has been such a blast and the perfect way to… read more
We mostly helped with the preparations of the festival following the rithm of the people and ours.
The festival has been such a blast and the perfect way to… read more
27 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Jorge) pour l'hôte
Thank you so much for your hospitality, kindness and openness. The place is beautiful and peaceful. I got to spend a lot of time alone, just relaxing and enjoying the calm and silence of the countryside, which I really appreciated. Everything flows naturally in this place. There is no pressure or timetables. Lovely family.
Thank you.
Thank you.
26 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jorge)
hello jorge! thank you so much for your help and your company during the past two weeks, we had a great time and it was so easy to welcome you into our life here! jorge nous a aidé beaucoup avec plein de trucs différents toujours avec le sourire et le calme :) merci jorge!
(Excellent)
22 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Léa) pour l'hôte
j'ai fais mon premier Workaway chez Thomas et Polly et j'ai adoré ces 2 semaines passées chez eux !
ça m'a donné envie de continuer !
Ce fût 2 semaines riches en rencontres en échanges et en apprentissages. C'est un endroit magnifique et très reposant.
J'ai pu aider pour l'ouverture de leur pub, le petticoat, et j'ai adoré participer à ce… read more
ça m'a donné envie de continuer !
Ce fût 2 semaines riches en rencontres en échanges et en apprentissages. C'est un endroit magnifique et très reposant.
J'ai pu aider pour l'ouverture de leur pub, le petticoat, et j'ai adoré participer à ce… read more
22 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Benjamin & Lisa)
Venus au départ vous mettre à l'abri de la météo pour 3 jours, votre séjour a été bref, mais efficace, et très très sympathique.
J'aurai mis des étoiles en plus pour l'esprit de participation !
Bonnes routes à vous trois, je vous recommande chaudement à tous les hôtes, et bien sur, vous êtes les bienvenus si vos chemins repassent dans le coin !
J'aurai mis des étoiles en plus pour l'esprit de participation !
Bonnes routes à vous trois, je vous recommande chaudement à tous les hôtes, et bien sur, vous êtes les bienvenus si vos chemins repassent dans le coin !
(Excellent)
18 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Alexandre) pour l'hôte
Deux semaines très sympas passées ici! Merci à Thomas et Polly de m’avoir accueilli. L’endroit est super, perdu dans la forêt landaise. Thomas, tu gères tes dizaines de projets avec un altruisme et une facilité qui impressionnent et donnent envie d’en faire autant. Polly, nos discussions, nos sessions de surf et ta bienveillance étaient super… read more
30 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Jemma) pour l'hôte
My friend Josh and I stayed for two weeks and had a wonderful time! Thomas’ place is beautiful. There is plenty of space to have your own privacy, but also communal space to share meals and socialise with their lovely family. The hot outdoor shower, greenhouse and veg garden, the lake and 35mm cinema (not in action) were highlights. We spent our… read more
4 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Jurek & Esther ) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Thomas,Polly,Louise,Lucien,Hector and not to forget Patoche for almost seven weeks in the winter. From the first pick up in Morcencx we felt most welcomed and that feeling just got stronger until the end. We stayed with Louise and Lucien in there house, and as many people already wrote, Louise is a really really great cook and… read more
11 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isabella)
How can I start... Isabella just bring so much sun in our house for the too short time she was here. It was amazing to see her being happy about everything, It's so refreshing to see people who are truly themselves.
Even if it wasn't the most active months of the year, she made the food, cleaned an enormous amount of garbage, repaired stuff in… read more
Even if it wasn't the most active months of the year, she made the food, cleaned an enormous amount of garbage, repaired stuff in… read more
(Excellent)
6 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Isabella) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Louise, Lucien, Thomas, Polly and Hector for a month in November.
They live in the most magical place ever: woods of pine trees, oak trees and ferns with streams, ponds, lakes, a little waterfall, mushrooms and lots of wild boar footprints. There are hidden tree houses over streams, a hot shower overlooking the woods, a gigantic… read more
They live in the most magical place ever: woods of pine trees, oak trees and ferns with streams, ponds, lakes, a little waterfall, mushrooms and lots of wild boar footprints. There are hidden tree houses over streams, a hot shower overlooking the woods, a gigantic… read more
20 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bernard)
Ben s'est intégré dès le début à notre petite famille. C'était un plaisir de l'accueuillir et de partager ces 3 semaines ensemble. On te souhaite bon vent et à bientôt peut être !
(Excellent)
18 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Bernard) pour l'hôte
J'ai passé 3 supers semaines avec Thomas et sa famille! Le terrain est magnifique, l'expérience est dépaysante et 3 semaines ne suffisent pas pour découvrir tout ce qu'il y a à voir et apprendre.
Les amoureux de la nature et de découvertes trouveront ce qu'ils cherchent 👌
Les amoureux de la nature et de découvertes trouveront ce qu'ils cherchent 👌
23 janv. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Léa) pour l'hôte
Better late than never, I completely forgot to leave a feedback and I think it comes from the fact that it felt like I was at home, not as a volunteer but as a friend, and friends don’t leave reviews right?!
I had an amazing time during a month in autumn at the place. The volunteers’ house is just perfect, the atmosphere is super chill and… read more
I had an amazing time during a month in autumn at the place. The volunteers’ house is just perfect, the atmosphere is super chill and… read more
23 janv. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Léa)
Léa spent nearly one month here, she was very quickly tuned with our daily life, just like we knew each other for years. I recommend her as a very sweet and nice person, able to work on her own. You are welcome any time Léa !
(Excellent)
1 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Frederik ) pour l'hôte
I very recently spent 3 weeks at the wonderful place of Thomas and Polly. What 3 weeks it's been. They are some of the most open hearted, straight forward honest people I've ever met- simply good people.
I've cooked a hell of a lot of food and preserved some different stuff for winter. I hope to be back as soon as possible to enjoy all that more… read more
I've cooked a hell of a lot of food and preserved some different stuff for winter. I hope to be back as soon as possible to enjoy all that more… read more
14 nov. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Frederik )
Frederik just spent 3 weeks here, getting so well along with my family. His talent of instinctive cook is a guaranty for daily surprises in your plates. I absolutely recommend him as a very cool person, able to work on his own, with a good sens of humor, and a lot more...
You're welcome here any time Fredi !!
You're welcome here any time Fredi !!
(Excellent)
7 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sunik)
Sunik is a very nice guy, he was here 15 days and welcome him was so simple. Helpfull,smiling person, I absolutely recommand him to any host.
I hope to see you again one day, and wish you all the best !
I hope to see you again one day, and wish you all the best !
(Excellent)
7 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Sunik) pour l'hôte
Very recommendable host. Thomas, Polly, Lucien and little Hector are nice and friendly hosts. I went together with my friend who is still at the farm. I could only stay for two weeks due to personal plans.
Thomas has lived on the farm for nearly 29 years now. He knows the area and everyone who lives around and has a A LOT of ideas and projects… read more
Thomas has lived on the farm for nearly 29 years now. He knows the area and everyone who lives around and has a A LOT of ideas and projects… read more
11 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Michelle & Kevin) pour l'hôte
Thomas,
We apologize for taking so long to write your review! One thing leads to the next and before we knew it, time got the best of us.
So, to all of you who are looking for a host in SW France, Thomas is a highly recommended, balanced person. He is kind and carries a sense of pride in his country and his work. He is hilarious, once you get to… read more
We apologize for taking so long to write your review! One thing leads to the next and before we knew it, time got the best of us.
So, to all of you who are looking for a host in SW France, Thomas is a highly recommended, balanced person. He is kind and carries a sense of pride in his country and his work. He is hilarious, once you get to… read more
31 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michelle & Kevin)
Michelle and Kevin with David just left home. I really enjoyed welcome this little team, easy as they where living here for years. They are all skilled, with woodwork, gardenning, even chainsaw, creative, and always on the move,
They did a lot around the house, taking care of the place more than I do, and I'm sure I will discover nice things… read more
They did a lot around the house, taking care of the place more than I do, and I'm sure I will discover nice things… read more
(Excellent)
9 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Doris)
As she wrote, Doris was quickly in tune with the place and people, so her stay was really like we know each other for a long while.
Help at work and sunsets on the ocean shared make this time a very good one, just like we all like to live !
Thanks Doris for choosing this place, you made this summer peacefull and happy, I wish you plenty of good… read more
Help at work and sunsets on the ocean shared make this time a very good one, just like we all like to live !
Thanks Doris for choosing this place, you made this summer peacefull and happy, I wish you plenty of good… read more
(Excellent)
8 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Doris) pour l'hôte
I spent six amazing weeks at Thomas farm this summer. It was a wonderful and unique experience I will never forget. There are so many things and places to discover. It is the perfect place for everybody who likes to work independently. You get the chance to really create and realize your own ideas. I shared so many nice moments with Thomas and his… read more
1 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sarah) pour l'hôte
I am so so late writing this review! But I just wanted to say that my 12 days staying with Thomas were great! His property is beautiful, so peaceful and relaxing and so much to explore! My experience maybe was a little different than usual as for the most part I was the only work awayer there but still I had a great time. It's a very cool life… read more
18 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Annelise) pour l'hôte
I stayed here for two weeks and it was beautiful! The land and river are great for exploring, the garden and geodesic dome are magical with many different plants (and lizards!) and of course Thomas is a really welcoming, fun person to be around. I really enjoyed my time here and definitely recommend it!
3 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Annelise)
Thanks for being here Annelise ! You're welcome here anytime !
You made a real warm sweet home with this living van, and it was really cool to share your nice cooking and nice soul during those two weeks !
I recommand Annelise to any host, she's a full time-ready to go-smiling one, very preciou in a team !
You made a real warm sweet home with this living van, and it was really cool to share your nice cooking and nice soul during those two weeks !
I recommand Annelise to any host, she's a full time-ready to go-smiling one, very preciou in a team !
(Excellent)
8 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Linn)
Linn has been here for a while, settling in the neighbouroud like she was here since ever. Thanks a lot for taking good care of the daily life, Anthony, and all the little things you deal with, here around.
I absolutely recommand Linn as a very nice smiling and ready-to-go add in any kind of team, very independant, able to work on is… read more
I absolutely recommand Linn as a very nice smiling and ready-to-go add in any kind of team, very independant, able to work on is… read more
(Excellent)
14 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Gaële) pour l'hôte
This two weeks in the countryside of the Landes with Thomas were a really great and so pleasant experience !
His beautiful land, his amazing geodesic greenhouse, our discussions and all the nice encounters I have made thanks to him have been really inspiring and have feed my ideas of permaculture, travel, community..
Thank you to have invited… read more
His beautiful land, his amazing geodesic greenhouse, our discussions and all the nice encounters I have made thanks to him have been really inspiring and have feed my ideas of permaculture, travel, community..
Thank you to have invited… read more
6 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gaële)
Gaële, it was really really cool to share this time with you, in the most cold and desertfull period of the year here. You have been a very good boost in the house, I do appreciate the way you settle here, doing a lot in a quiet way....and I like your work as a ceramist too ! The children also were really glad to talk with you. Thanks a lot for… read more
(Excellent)
11 janv. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fabrina)
Thanks Fabrina for being here. You are the peacefull part that any working team needs, and it was very nice to share this time with you. The 16 to 17 transition will stay in my memory ! I wish you many good time on the way, and hope to see you again, may be when weather gets a little more generous...Big Hug !
(Excellent)
11 janv. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mari & Rene)
Mari et René spent at least one month and a half here. Not only they have done a lot, involved in any points of what's is on way here, but also giving a lot to the team to makes the story goes in a nice way. Step by step, we learn to know each other, and I really wish they stay more. I sincerely hope to see you two again, and you know it, my house… read more
(Excellent)
30 oct. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura & Matti)
Laura and Matti are very independant and good working team, it was very confortable for me, during their stay, to know that they were here around, like a new neighbour with their caravan.
I really wish you to find good places, waves and life on the road, and you're welcome here anytime if one day, you're in this area again....
I really wish you to find good places, waves and life on the road, and you're welcome here anytime if one day, you're in this area again....
(Excellent)
10 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fanny & Nicolas)
Thank you Nicolas for being here, you definitely boosted the dome construction, while giving to our team the peace of your smile and the way to listen to others.
I absolutely recommand you to any host, as a "ready to go" and efficient workawayer, and hope to see you one day !
I absolutely recommand you to any host, as a "ready to go" and efficient workawayer, and hope to see you one day !
(Excellent)
10 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Fanny & Nicolas) pour l'hôte
Thomas is a very beautiful person and the place he's created looks like a reflection of himself: generous,open, free, curious, full of possibilities, welcoming...
This is a place for meeting, exchanging, creating, dreaming an learning.
Thank you and all the beautiful people around you for allowing such a place to exist and fructify!
This is a place for meeting, exchanging, creating, dreaming an learning.
Thank you and all the beautiful people around you for allowing such a place to exist and fructify!
15 juil. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Polly) pour l'hôte
thomas can make people and time collide beautifully; his vast, open farm seems always full and in a state of gentle metamorphosis. i spent such a deeply lovely time there and i hope it's not too long before i see it again as, in his own words, writing it can only do so much.
14 juil. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Polly)
Polly, what can I say ??? : You're a sun ray, you left so much good vibes here, the house is re loaded for a while ! I can't believe our roads will not cross again. Thanks a lot for sharing, don't change anything, I absolutely recommand you to any host, I wish you all the best, with a big hug ! See you soon !
(Excellent)
9 juin 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Bridget) pour l'hôte
I had a brilliant time at Thomas' place - it is in a beautiful part of France, and although it is very quiet and secluded, there are plenty of people around to spend time with as well as varied activities and jobs to do. The land is huge and there are plenty of spots to explore, including a lake for swimming, a treehouse, and a wood-burning hot… read more
2 mai 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bridget)
Bridget spent 2 weeks here, the rythm and organisation was not a the usual level, and it was quite a mess....She found her place in spite of this, giving everyone help, smile, and sharing everything that was going on, fitting fast with the place and the people.
Thanks a lot for being here, Bridget, I recommand you for any kind of workaway ! :)
Thanks a lot for being here, Bridget, I recommand you for any kind of workaway ! :)
(Excellent)
21 déc. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Tim) pour l'hôte
C'était un de mes workaways préférés. C'est un coin du monde très beau, et c'est parfait pour échapper et réfléchir. Thomas est un mec grave cool. Le travail était toujours différente mais pas trop dur. Du coup j'ai rencontré des gens différents et très aimable .j'ai aimé ramasser le bois, jai aime conduire le quad. J'ai aimé notre visite à la… read more
5 nov. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anne)
Hey !
Anne spent some weeks here. Her very high energy, smile, and will is pulling everyone on the good way.
No word to say how she's a very good ad to the house, skilled, and quick learner, good cook....:)
Hoping that she will come here again one day, I absolutely recommand Anne as a four stars workawayer !!
Anne spent some weeks here. Her very high energy, smile, and will is pulling everyone on the good way.
No word to say how she's a very good ad to the house, skilled, and quick learner, good cook....:)
Hoping that she will come here again one day, I absolutely recommand Anne as a four stars workawayer !!
(Excellent)
2 nov. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kristy)
Kristy spend few weeks here, and she is just excellent !
She's always willing to do stuff, doing well, with smile, and care to other people around. Without any push, she find herself good and nice ideas to realise. I was really happy to share this time, she's really giving a good energy in the story.
Kristy you're welcome here anytime, and… read more
She's always willing to do stuff, doing well, with smile, and care to other people around. Without any push, she find herself good and nice ideas to realise. I was really happy to share this time, she's really giving a good energy in the story.
Kristy you're welcome here anytime, and… read more
(Excellent)
14 août 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Clara & Astrid) pour l'hôte
I (Clara) spent around 1 1/2 month last autumn (october/november 2013) in Thomas' wonderful place. This was my first workaway experience, and I don't think it could have been any better!
I felt so welcome and comfortable from day one, thanks to Thomas and his friends. It was so nice to see process with the farm the time I spent there. Planting… read more
I felt so welcome and comfortable from day one, thanks to Thomas and his friends. It was so nice to see process with the farm the time I spent there. Planting… read more
11 juin 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Spoke_n_Chain)
Kevin and Sylvie !
That was short but good ! Hope to see you again not so late. Very impressed by the way you were quick tuned, and the good energy you're spreading around !!
That was short but good ! Hope to see you again not so late. Very impressed by the way you were quick tuned, and the good energy you're spreading around !!
(Excellent)
30 mai 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Spoke_n_Chain) pour l'hôte
We spent ust one night with Thomas on our way to Belin-Beliet, we were made very welcome and enjoyed alittle pre petit dejeuner trip to see the steam engines and a wall of the death under construction.
We very much hope to visit again and to spend some more time there
We very much hope to visit again and to spend some more time there
9 févr. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Irena) pour l'hôte
My month on the farm was rainy but Freddy, the lamb, was there to keep me busy. I liked walking him and the dog out in the forest and enjoy the very beautiful landscape. I tasted food and wine, I was able to practise my French and at the same time learned many new French words, I even had cooking lessons given by a neighbor... I loved driving the… read more
5 févr. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Irena)
Irena, you were alone as a helper here during more than one month, the weather was really depressing and I wasn't myself very motivated. Thanks a lot for being here, for taking care of Freddy the little lam, for your smile. You are welcome anytime !!
I recommand Irena to any host as a very independant peacefull loving person !
I recommand Irena to any host as a very independant peacefull loving person !
(Excellent)
27 déc. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joana)
Joana, thanks for being here, shortly, but quicly tuned in the local way of living. Thanks for your very nice smile on people and daily life : ). I absolutely recommand you to any host, and hope to see you again too !
(Excellent)
27 déc. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Joana) pour l'hôte
I spent a wonderful even though much too short time at Thomas' place. He was so kind to give me a host-place in the (very) last minute. He has so many interesting projects going on that it is impossible to know about all of them in just one week. Thomas is a very nice, easy-going guy with a big knowledge and great unconventional ideas. It is also… read more
8 déc. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jian)
During his stay, Jian was a member of what we call the "core" : ) . The hard center of the team, always willing to do the best in the nicest way. Five week were short to discover all the ways he is a nice person,
of course, helpfull, smiling, but also very curious to learn, and seems to be feeded by what's going on. I recommand Jian anywhere, and… read more
of course, helpfull, smiling, but also very curious to learn, and seems to be feeded by what's going on. I recommand Jian anywhere, and… read more
(Excellent)
7 déc. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Jian) pour l'hôte
I spent five weeks on this farm. What I can say is that this is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have ever been to. You learn a lot and the work is always in peace with the animals and nature. I really respect Thomas and his way to work and how he treats his environment. For me, he is a big personality! I arrived alone and left with… read more
8 déc. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kristian)
Kristian
It's not really a feed back we do, about a farm, and a workawayer who spend some time here, but more...You touched anyone here by the nice way you are, taking the needed time to do the good job, with the right tool, cooking Rizotto with love, and making this house able to welcome so warmly. During this time this house was more yours… read more
It's not really a feed back we do, about a farm, and a workawayer who spend some time here, but more...You touched anyone here by the nice way you are, taking the needed time to do the good job, with the right tool, cooking Rizotto with love, and making this house able to welcome so warmly. During this time this house was more yours… read more
(Excellent)
3 déc. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Kristian) pour l'hôte
I spent a long time in this wonderful place, and really fell in love with it. It was a great opportunity to share with people from all over the world as he takes so many workawayers at a time. Thomas is a strong person and a great guy. He does what he loves, which really shines through.
7 déc. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Paola) pour l'hôte
It was an Amazing experience that i will never forget!people, landscape and host have been amazing. i suggest any workaways to spend some time there, to learn and live peacefull.
30 nov. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paola)
I really recommand Paola for any host, as a very nice person, loving, helpfull and smiling presence, giving to the house a sunny boost even during very depressing weather outside.
Many little oaks are grateful to you, and so do I !
Many little oaks are grateful to you, and so do I !
(Excellent)
30 nov. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kristina)
I recommand Kristina for any host. She is a calm element in the team, ready for any task, very helpfull. I really wish I got more time to talk to her, but time fly...You're welcome here !
(Excellent)
27 nov. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Kristina) pour l'hôte
It's a nice place to be there, to meet nice people from all over the world, to learn a lot about permaculture and building, to know Thomas's philosophy of life - of giving and sharing and that money is not so important, and to think about your own life!))
Merci pour toute l'equipe et salut a tout le monde!)
Merci pour toute l'equipe et salut a tout le monde!)
13 nov. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Anuschka) pour l'hôte
Oh dear, this is LATE! & this is especially naughty, since it was so nice at Thomas’ place. Life is very relaxed here, down to the dog Achille, who decides himself if he wants to join you for a walk. Work was varied and interesting: starting a new permaculture project under the guidance of Arthur, who has a great way of communicating in French… read more
24 nov. 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anuschka)
Angela just leave after one month here. I must say that during her stay, I was very busy and she had to manage many things by herself, and she did it very well.
Very nice calm and loving person, who really appreciate nature, Angela adapt herself to the place, and this is a good workaway quality !
We had a very good time with her, and she's… read more
Very nice calm and loving person, who really appreciate nature, Angela adapt herself to the place, and this is a good workaway quality !
We had a very good time with her, and she's… read more
(Excellent)
6 nov. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Zohar & Shir) pour l'hôte
What a great first workaway experience!
Thomas welcomed me and my friend to his amazing place in the middle of a fairytale-forest:)
We spent two wonderful weeks with the other workawayers and a lot of Thomas awesome friends which are passing by all the time, a genuine open house with such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The work is realy… read more
Thomas welcomed me and my friend to his amazing place in the middle of a fairytale-forest:)
We spent two wonderful weeks with the other workawayers and a lot of Thomas awesome friends which are passing by all the time, a genuine open house with such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The work is realy… read more
2 nov. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Sonia ) pour l'hôte
We stayed two weeks with Thomas and the rest of the people that lives with him, the experience was wonderfull and very interesting. In these weeks we met many people from differentes countries and we learnt a lot from them. The place was very beautifull and we could do many things; go to de beach,go to the river, visit and work in the garden,… read more
2 oct. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anne)
Thanks a lot for being here, you two !
You were a great smily-efficient-energy input in our team, I absolutely recommand you to any kind of host !
You're also welcome here !
You were a great smily-efficient-energy input in our team, I absolutely recommand you to any kind of host !
You're also welcome here !
(Excellent)
1 oct. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Anne) pour l'hôte
Our first workaway experience was a fantastic one! Being at Thomas' place was wonderful. He took a lot of time for us and we made different trips, so we could learn much about organic farming and the history of the region.
The work was diversified and with Thomas, Pierre and the rest of the work- awayers, it was a real pleasure to do all kinds… read more
The work was diversified and with Thomas, Pierre and the rest of the work- awayers, it was a real pleasure to do all kinds… read more
11 juin 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (mariela) pour l'hôte
I had an amazing time at Thomas beautiful place. So much to see, so many nice people to meet, so much to learn. Thomas is a wonderful and respectful host, work time and free time is balanced out very well, the ocean is not far, gardening and building with Arthur, Thomas, other workawayers and the funny sheeps in the background were wonderful. If… read more
12 mai 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (mariela)
Hi Marie,
thanks a lot for being here, with your smile, so nice with everybody , so respectfull with people, always ready for any kind of activity.
It's good to know that you are walking on the earth somewhere, and I really hope our roads will cross again.
Of course I recommand Marie to any host as an excellent, loving, smiling,… read more
thanks a lot for being here, with your smile, so nice with everybody , so respectfull with people, always ready for any kind of activity.
It's good to know that you are walking on the earth somewhere, and I really hope our roads will cross again.
Of course I recommand Marie to any host as an excellent, loving, smiling,… read more
(Excellent)
8 mai 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Morgane)
Ah ! Morgane, you win the feed back race...
Your stay was short but you've been very quickely tuned with the people around, and concerned and motivated by the work and the place.
Appreciated by anyone here, with a good energy input in the team...thanks a lot for sharing with us.
Of course, I recommand any host to welcome you as the calm,… read more
Your stay was short but you've been very quickely tuned with the people around, and concerned and motivated by the work and the place.
Appreciated by anyone here, with a good energy input in the team...thanks a lot for sharing with us.
Of course, I recommand any host to welcome you as the calm,… read more
(Excellent)
5 mai 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Morgane) pour l'hôte
I spent I really nice week with Thomas, Arthur, the two kids and two amazing girls that was sharing the big house with me. Thank you so much..it was my first workaway experience, and I would recommended it to anybody :D
the place is amazing in itself, you have time to explore the big forest behind and you get to learn a lot of things on the… read more
the place is amazing in itself, you have time to explore the big forest behind and you get to learn a lot of things on the… read more
8 janv. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (I Hsin & Ching Jung)
Kay is a helpfull, loving, smiling and discreet person. A part of peace in our noisy team...She can go anywhere...just make sure you've got shampoo :)
You are welcome here anytime Kay !
You are welcome here anytime Kay !
(Excellent)
3 janv. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (I Hsin & Ching Jung) pour l'hôte
As a helper in Thomas’ place, I had great days for three weeks there. Definitely Thomas he is a very nice to every helper, and never force anyone to do the things they don’t want to do. Most of time, we can choose the work we like or professional at. Finally the works were never hard for us. Besides, I never felt any stress from Thomas, and feel… read more
20 déc. 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa just spend two weeks here, and It was really a pleasure to welcome her.
Good cooker, good smile in the team we have here, and interested in what's going on, really.
I absolutly recommand Theresa for any kind of workaway experience !
Good cooker, good smile in the team we have here, and interested in what's going on, really.
I absolutly recommand Theresa for any kind of workaway experience !
(Excellent)
19 déc. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Theresa) pour l'hôte
The Cougeyre is a magnificant place! Old farm houses surrounded by nature, wide open space, forests with rivers, alltogether a peaceful and unique atmosphere.
Thomas is truly a great person who welcomes wwoofers and workawayers to share the passion of sharing.
He is full of ideas and very concerned about running the farm and his projects in a… read more
Thomas is truly a great person who welcomes wwoofers and workawayers to share the passion of sharing.
He is full of ideas and very concerned about running the farm and his projects in a… read more
27 nov. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Greg) pour l'hôte
Thomas is a cool guy. He has a vision to promote permaculture and eco conservation. The feeling is very laid back. You will usually be working and living in a small team with other people from workaway, so I guess every experience will be different depending on who else is around at the time. All I can say is my experience was positive. Thomas and… read more
25 nov. 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Greg)
Greg is leaving tomorow morning after 3 weeks here.
Helpfull, really interested about everything, good cooker and hard worker, with a great sens of humor, well I could carry on like this some time, let's make it short :
Greg is a very good workawayer and it was a pleasure to welcome him here. He is a real good and quiet energy input for a… read more
Helpfull, really interested about everything, good cooker and hard worker, with a great sens of humor, well I could carry on like this some time, let's make it short :
Greg is a very good workawayer and it was a pleasure to welcome him here. He is a real good and quiet energy input for a… read more
(Excellent)
3 oct. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Sandra) pour l'hôte
The time I spent at Thomas' place was super chouette! A healthy life-work balance, good atmosphere, food and conversations and a very nice house just for wwoofers and workawayers. The property with the forest and river is awesome. No neighbours in sight and tranquille places to enjoy nature.
The tasks were changing and interesting so I never got… read more
The tasks were changing and interesting so I never got… read more
26 sept. 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra stayed here two weeks, and we really enjoyed share, food, laugh, talks, and naturaly work with her. Easy going, curious, always looking for and asking for something else to do, to help. Really good reminds from her stay !
(Excellent)
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