Come enjoy nature and animals in an old farm near Orléans, in the center of France
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emma) para o anfitrião
I spent almost four weeks in November at Sophia’s farm. I helped her with feeding the horses, cleaning out the stable, and completing some other tasks. In return, she showed me how to approach horses, handle them, and taught me some basic riding skills.
I had a lot of free time and was able to visit some cities. Sophia didn’t hesitate to drive me
… read more to the bus station at six in the morning, even though she normally gets up late.
I witnessed the arrival of her new dog, Stitch, who first had to adjust to his new life: not running after the cats or the ponies, and especially not chasing jumping horses.
Sophia drove two hours to a wildlife sanctuary to help a sick fox, even though the fox had eaten her chickens and damaged her belongings. That shows her big heart for animals. Sadly, the fox died on the way.
In the house, it’s very cold, but I got used to it a bit. There weren’t many sunny days, but I still enjoyed my stay a lot.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zihan)
William had planned a 1 month stay 5 months before. We've been having many email exchanges. We had an email exchange 10 days before arrival for more information, everything was clear. The day of arrival we had no news from him, so I wrote him. This is only with his answer that we knew he had changed his plans and wouldn't come at all. For family
… read more reasons he said. Still, he could have keep us informed!(O Workawayer cancelou de última hora / ausente)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião
I had the opportunity to spend 4 weeks with Sophia, and I'm very grateful for this time! I had the chance to learn many new things, both at work on a farm and about horses. Sophia is a great teacher, and she understands her work with horses. The way she interacts with them really touched me!
The work on the farm with Sophia is very flexible. You
… read more can distribute your tasks independently throughout the day and spend your free time however you like. I had a wonderful time with Sophia and am already looking forward to coming again next time!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emma) para o anfitrião
I spent almost four weeks in November at Sophia’s farm. I helped her with feeding the horses, cleaning out the stable, and completing some other tasks. In return, she showed me how to approach horses, handle them, and taught me some basic riding skills.
I had a lot of free time and was able to visit some cities. Sophia didn’t hesitate to drive me
… read more to the bus station at six in the morning, even though she normally gets up late.
I witnessed the arrival of her new dog, Stitch, who first had to adjust to his new life: not running after the cats or the ponies, and especially not chasing jumping horses.
Sophia drove two hours to a wildlife sanctuary to help a sick fox, even though the fox had eaten her chickens and damaged her belongings. That shows her big heart for animals. Sadly, the fox died on the way.
In the house, it’s very cold, but I got used to it a bit. There weren’t many sunny days, but I still enjoyed my stay a lot.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zihan)
William had planned a 1 month stay 5 months before. We've been having many email exchanges. We had an email exchange 10 days before arrival for more information, everything was clear. The day of arrival we had no news from him, so I wrote him. This is only with his answer that we knew he had changed his plans and wouldn't come at all. For family
… read more reasons he said. Still, he could have keep us informed!(O Workawayer cancelou de última hora / ausente)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião
I had the opportunity to spend 4 weeks with Sophia, and I'm very grateful for this time! I had the chance to learn many new things, both at work on a farm and about horses. Sophia is a great teacher, and she understands her work with horses. The way she interacts with them really touched me!
The work on the farm with Sophia is very flexible. You
… read more can distribute your tasks independently throughout the day and spend your free time however you like. I had a wonderful time with Sophia and am already looking forward to coming again next time!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kennedy) para o anfitrião
My experience on the Farm with Sophia was interesting. I took care of the Ponies and food for the horses amongst other various tasks like clearing brush, checking fences, refilling the hay, and grooming the animals. It's a beautiful area and with the bikes Sophia provides you can explore the area. I often went to the local museum and antique
… read more store, as well as the lovely park nearby. If you are looking for a place where you can mostly manage yourself and experience solitude, then I recommend. However, the accommodations were not the cleanest. Upon my arrival the room I was given was dirty. The sheets from the previous volunteer were still on the bed and I had to clean the room myself. Sophia has a lot of cats and 2 dogs so beware because their fur is everywhere. Two of the cats reside in the Kitchen area and they can make a mess of the place. There was also no working water in the kitchen upon my arrival which Sophia did not tell me before coming. Although it wasn't to much of an inconvenience, it meant I couldn't wash my dishes or cloths for a week or so. Additionally, even though it states the volunteer would only work 5 days a week, I never received a day off. Sophia can be difficult to work with at times and even insulting. Overall, it was an experience I will always remember, I enjoyed tending to the ponies and horses, learning how to care for them, the sunny/rainy bike rides, and days spent outside.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kennedy)
Jewel stayed here 1 month. She wanted to learn about horses. But as I told her in the begining of her stay, "you get what you give". She gave the very minimum and got the very minimum. She had told me before coming that one of her hobbies was sleeping. This is too very true! When she was at work, she was extremely slow and would often do half of
… read more what was asked. She didn't clean her bathroom before leaving and left her garbage in her room... However, she is a very nice, sweet and honest girl. Maybe in an easier environmant or with more supervision and a strict schedule she could be a good helper.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Åsa) para o anfitrião
I had a fantastic time at the farm. Without any previous experience of horses, Sophia taught me how manage horses, feeding and tasks to do in general on a farm. She showed me the tick project she was involved in which I found very interesting. I had a few riding lessons and I participated in two trail rides. Sophia is an excellent horse riding
… read more teacher. I couldn't have had a better first time experience of riding. The atmosphere at the farm is very relaxing, quiet and good for recharging. I would have loved to stay longer than two weeks and I will definitely come back. I left with good memories and more knowledge.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Oliver)
Oliver stayed 2 weeks at the farm. Too short! We would have loved him to stay longer. He has been very helpful despite the fact I was sick most of the time and couldn’t be there with him to show how to do.
He’s been doing a lot in the fence and brush clearing. He’s intelligent, can work on his own and take wise decisions.
Oliver is very discreet
… read more and reads a lot during his free time. So he is never overwhelming. We had very interesting conversations on many subjects and he has a good sense of humor. He speaks English perfectly.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lea) para o anfitrião
I spent two wonderful weeks at Sophia's farm in the heart of France.
It was exactly what I needed, a lot of peace and quiet, nature and fresh air – though not lacking good company and long, interesting (and funny) conversations in the evenings. The working hours were very fair, I could organize them myself and had enough free time to read or
… read more paint. I decided on the deal including riding lessons, from which I profited a lot. Sophia really cared about my goal (learning how to gallop) and invested a lot of time to help me relax my body and improve my riding. Also, I learned a bit about horsemanship! In general, Sophia is a very warm-hearted woman with a lot of knowledge about horses. She took another workawayer and me on a trip to a castle, trusted me with her car and made crêpes for my last dinner – gestures that I appreciated a lot.
All in all, I enjoyed my time there very much and I'm sad I had to leave so soon! If you're thinking about staying with Sophia, there are just a few things you should know: every day is different (no real routine), the place is a bit isolated / there aren't many people around, and the actual work usually doesn't directly involve the horses since they stay on the fields throughout the year. But if you're okay with all that, I can really recommend Sophia's farm. You won't be disappointed! And you will be kindly welcomed by all the cats and dogs and chicken and horses, too...
Thank you for everything, Sophia :-))
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zoe) para o anfitrião
Sophia is a very intelligent, generous, full of sense of humor, tough and handy woman. And is really caring her animals, with all the love and respect. During my stay in her farm, I've learned so much more than I could ever imagine. Not only the horse riding, also the ethology and horsemanship. She's incredibly knowledgeable. She's always happy to
… read more share everything she knows. And to teach you all the skills you need for caring horses and how to maintain a farm. She's a great teacher, always can see the key point of the problems so you could improve with her help. And she really cares about your improvement so she would offer anything she has to help you. I especially thank her for that.
As you could see all her animals are living in harmony, I would say the core principle of her farm is "respect", with that you know how to live the life and still can express yourself freely at the same time.
The work here is very rewarding, I'm very appreciated that I had chance to stay and learning from Sophia.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zoe)
Zoe stayed in our farm for 2 months. She took care of the horses and worked on the fence cleaning and bush clearing. She could use the sickle and the brush-cutter with a lot of precision. She has been a very precious help when I had to go to the hospital and she had to deal alone with all the animals at home.
She also rode some of our horses
… read more included our stallion and took lessons. She passed here the French Riding exam “Galop 5” that allows her to go to competition. This exam certifies that the rider is totally stable at all pace, can jump 80-90 cm, can do leg yielding.
Zoe is intelligent, courageous and is a very quick learner. She can do any job if it is correctly explained. She speaks very well English. She is very supple, watchful, respectful, a bit cold sensitive but doesn’t care for the rain and outside work. She is introvert, discreet and modest. She is very sweet and can be very cheerful when she gets comfortable with her environment.
I really had fun with her and I am really grateful to her for her help and confidence. I was really lucky to have the opportunity to meet such a good person.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Cordell)
Cordell came to volunteer in our farm in 2019 for one month 1/2. He has been so far one of our best! We've been keeping in touch since then. Now that he goes back overseas with Workaway, I am more than happy to leave a review for him.
He is intelligent, fun to talk with, manual, independent, fast learner, courageous. The work here is not easy and
… read more he's been doing it with a strong will. He is also a good cook and he made us delicious meals.
Here he learned how to ride and take care of horses and he could manage very well. He is an animal lover and very sweet with them.
He would be your best volunteer if you would accept him.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Cordell) para o anfitrião
In short, I had an amazing experience, and I cannot recommend Sophia highly enough. Be aware, the work is hard, but very rewarding. If you relish the idea of authentic farm work, learning new skills, and the chance to experience a different culture and lifestyle in the French countryside, this is for you.
I stayed with Sophia for almost two
… read more months, much longer than I originally planned, because I was having such a great time. The farm is beautiful and serene, and I used to go for walks and rides in the woods, or walk around the lake looking for hag-stones.
The work can be difficult and dirty, as is the nature of farm work, so if you're afraid of manual labour, dust and grime, smalls cuts and bruises, then be aware that that is the nature of farm work, and it can be tough. That being said, I always found it rewarding, and had a lot of fun. The work you are doing matters. If you repair the fences poorly the horses might get loose. If you don't pull the weeds properly another Workawayer or Sophia will have to do it again in a few months. Sophia will make you responsible and accountable for things, which was for me one of the best things about working there.
In the course of my duties I learned how to drive a tractor, use a chainsaw and other tools, and care for horses and other animals, amoung many other things. I enjoyed every day, and you can feel and see your efforts being invested into the farm and it's improvement and maintenance. It's a good feeling, and I came to care very deeply about my work. I was sad to say goodbye, and I would be sad if someone didn't respect the importance of their work and take it seriously.
Sophia herself is fantastic. We would always have good conversations, good laughs, and she taught me many new skills that I could then apply in my work. She is a generous host, and would go out of her way to help me with whatever I needed (I love cooking, so we would always buy the best fruit and vegetables and produce to work with), driving me to town so I could post my letters, or develop my film. You will be rewarded for your hard work.
Sophia took me on many adventures from horse rides, to castle visits, to dinners with friends, restaurants in the city, and medieval festivals. It's safe to say we became very good friends, and all of her animals are delightful. The nicest cats and dogs in the world, I miss them terribly. Marie is the most beautiful cat I've ever seen, and she likes to jump on your head and shoulders and be a scarf. Far West is the most gorgeous dog, and the laziest probably, he's hilarious. And there's a whole ensemble of different, quirky animals to get to know.
Sophia also taught me to ride horses, something I've wanted to do for a long time, and is a very good teacher, so I learned a lot more than I thought I would in the time I had. Skill with horses will go a long way here, and I guarantee no matter your skill level and experience, Sophia will have something to teach you. I cried when I said goodbye to Edelweiss, the horse I learned to ride on. I'll never forget him.
If you relish the thought of difficult but rewarding farm work, and learning new skills, I cannot recommend this experience enough. If you're more interested in chilling out and taking it easy, there are other experiences that will be a better fit for you. I personally had the best time ever.
Thanks for everything Sophia!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Cecile) para o anfitrião
I'm sorry I'm so late to write a review but here it is !
I stayed 2 months with Sophia and it has been such a positive and learning experience !
I came as a rider so I was in charge to take care of daily needs of the horses and I loved everyone of them. The work is not hard and I was really free to choose my rhythm and hours, which I
… read more particularly appreciated. Also I was doing everything in an autonomous way but Sophia was always here whenever I needed something or had a question. On some stuff, there are really precise (but understandable) rules to follow, but once you respect it, you have a lot of freedom with your way to do the work. The accommodation was soooo comfy, I really loved it !!
Sophia and I didn't always had the same opinions or habits about the way to train the horses but I really appreciated that we could talk about it, and she was really opened and considering every ideas I had. I was free to take initiatives and it was appreciated. Also I made such big progress in my riding in only two months cause she is a talented professor that really cares about your improvement and always explaining everything to be sure you understand what you are doing and why. Thanks to her, I now have my galop 5 as she trained me for it and make me pass the exams.
About the daily life, Sophia is a very friendly person who loves to talk a lot so you won't feel alone. Still, you have your own space (A whole little house) to do whatever you want in your free time. However, you need to be ok not to talk to a different person everyday. It's the perfect place to rest, focus on yourself while being in nature. You can ask sophia for advices on places to visit around or hike tracks if you're a good rider. She was always making sure I had everything I needed and brought me to beautiful horses hikes to discover the area.
I am still in contact with sophia which I can tell became a good friend. Saying goodbye was not easy and I miss her, the place and the horses a lot and I hope I can come back in the summer !!
Thank you for everything, sophia :DSó é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Cecile)
Cécile stayed almost 2 months at home. Her plans were to improve her riding skills and take her french riding exams. She now has the "Galop 5" level which allows her to be totally independent in basic training work with horses. She can plan a schedule of progress from the ground up to basic dressage and small jumps. She has an intelligent approach
… read more of breaking young horses with natural horsemanship methods. She sometimes is a bit too confident though and take too much risks to my opinion. Things have been doing fine still and she has done a wonderful work with my young horses.
Cécile has a strong personality and was sometimes a bit impatient. However when I would talk to her and explain my mind, she could question herself and would respect my point of view. I specially appreciated the fact that she would tell her mind when she would disagree or had other ideas. We could discuss about the best way to proceed with no double talk.
Cécile is frank, honest, energetic, muscled and willing. She is very independent and self responsible. She has followed pretty well the rules and our organisation. She is also very entertaining and I can say we became very good friends. She has a lovely dog who respected my hens (but didn't like my cats unfortunately). She left the accommodation perfectly clean when she left.
Her stay here was a real treat. Many thanks to her !
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maren) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Sophia for a bit more than two weeks (some days longer than I expected). I enjoyed the silence on the farm, helped caring for her horses, training the young ones. In my free time Sophia offered me to use her bike, so I explored the surroundings. If you’re not afraid of spending time in the complete seclusion (it’s 20 min by bike to
… read more the next village) and help working wherever help is needed, if you like animals and if you like to explore something different from what you’re probably used to you I would totally recommend you this Workaway.
Just keep in mind that before you go there you need to fill in a form that took me more or less an hour. I’m super happy I filled it in in the end and honestly, I totally understand that Sophia wants to make sure what kind of people are coming to her home and make sure that they also know what’s expecting them there.
Sophia is a super warming person with a lot of humor, who loves to laugh and who is super easy to talk with. I’m happy for all the things she taught me while being there (especially about the ethology of horses), for long interesting talks after dinner or work. Sophia I felt super at ease at your home, thanks for this amazing time and always offering your help. I appreciated spending these two weeks at your place a lot.
I hope to see you again Sophia!:)Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Maren)
Maren stayed a bit more than two weeks in August and I must say I really loved her. She is a sweetheart and knows how to make things perfect.
She has already volunteered before and get used to your way of live easily. She is careful and attentive, always trying to please. She is entertaining and discreet, very respectful, intelligent and
… read more interesting. She is very easy going.
She came here to train my young horses. She is not independent with the training and needs the presence of a teacher to guide her. She did a good job though, could follow instructions, didn't show any fear even when horses got a bit wild. She has a good average riding level. In the french rate, I would give her Galop 3.
We had a very good time with Maren and I miss her smile and joy. I really hope to see her again!!!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ali) para o anfitrião
Helping Sophia around her beautiful stables was my first experience on workaway and it was incredibly amazing!
You'll find there the nature of France. Forest, grass and green everywhere. Lovely cats, dogs and horses which will love you as much as you love them. You will find out every horse there got it's own personality. You will find them
… read more playful, friendly and free, like everything else around there.
I stayed in a room with nice and clean bed and good access to a warm shower every day. Also you'll have a kitchen with every utensils you need to cook. Supermarket is not far however you will need to use the bike for it.
Sophia was a patient and skilled teacher for horse riding even for a newbie like me, in the third week I could have a full control of my horse and trot.
Most important thing is to pay attention to the questioner you'll receive, since you will see and feel every single details of it. It's a good idea to get there with a clear mind and not to find yourself in a wrong place which you can't fit in.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ali)
Ali stayed one month at the farm. He has really been very helpful and willing to do things good. He worked hard to be sure the work he has begun would be finished before he leaves. He is a really nice person, talkative but very entertaining. He is extremely handy, knows how to work with manual tools as well as electric or petrol powered gear, from
… read more grinders to chainsaws, can do metal and wood work on his own.
He is a real animal lover. He can deal with cat, dogs and horses. Here he learned how to ride a bit, now can do rising trot quite well. He can handle, prepare and saddle horses on his own, can manage putting them in and out the fields even if sometimes he forgets to close the fences... ;-D
Ali is very honest and discrete, easy going and can eat everything. He left the guest house cleaned, and has been very respectful during his stay. Hope to see him again!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Geoffrey) para o anfitrião
For me this was the first Workaway experience and it was amazing.
Perfect place if you want peacefulness and learn some farm skills.
If you like to talk, Sophia is kind and knowledgeable.
Want to know more about the history and the surrounding area? There are cute medieval villages and the beautiful town of Bourge to visit.
If you want to chill
… read more out and cooling down a bit there is a lake not too far.
Thank you Sophia !^^Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Geoffrey)
Geoffrey stayed 3 weeks at the farm. He was just perfect and we got along very well. He worked hard on the fence work with the bush and tree cutting, using and cleaning the tools with a lot of precaution, having the work done perfectly. He follows instructions and is a quick learner.
He helped also with the horses, can handled them without any
… read more problem and we taught him a bit how to ride. He loved our dogs and cats.
He also helped a lot with the cooking and made delicious meals. He is a very funny fellow and loves to talk. Everything with him was clear and precise. Last but not least, he left his room perfectly clean.
I have to say that if you decide to host him you would be a very lucky person.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ines) para o anfitrião
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Thomas) para o anfitrião
Amazing time back there ! I stay about 1,5 months, I had a wonderful time.
I learned so much about horses, how to ride them, to take care of them, to understand them. Sophia help me so much to prepare a big trip in central asia (6 months by horses). She taught me so many things and really helped me by contacting people who could help me where she
… read more couldn't.
Sophia is very kind. The food is good ;)
I recommended at 200 % :)Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sophie) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Sophia for 10 days, she was a excellent host from her amazing dinners she would cook each night to going out of her way to drive me to the doctors, I was in good hands when staying with Sophia. I learnt so much about horses I was even lucky enough to ride through the French country side a few times. The work can sometimes be hard
… read more especially in winter as it gets very cold and the days are short. Overall I would recommend sophia place if you are not afraid of hard work and love animals.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ewgenij)
Ewgenij stayed a month in my farm. He didn’t read properly my profile and didn’t see I wouldn’t accept smokers. But he has been very kind to stay away when he smoked and that wasn't too much of a bother.
He is quite dizzy and makes mistakes of inattention. However, he is very kind and willing to help. He can work alone on simple daily tasks. He
… read more is not afraid of working outdoors, even in rainy or cold weather. He has not a lot of experience with animals, horses in particular. However he was very good in helping me feeding the horses and dogs, and clear the fences of the thorny bushes. He is not afraid of being isolated in the countryside, loves animals very much and is very sweet and affectionate with them.
He is not difficult to feed: he has a simple diet and is satisfied with sandwiches and meat.
He does not speak enough French to communicate for the moment but he studies a lot. His level of English is correct and sufficient to hold a conversation. He is fun to talk with.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Katie9p)
Katarina is a very nice girl, very soft and tender with the horses. She speaks english and french very well and likes to talk. She is easygoing and gets well with people. She likes to help as much as she can. However she made a mistake coming at our place in the country where she was not comfortable. She is allergic to bees and is a bit afraid of
… read more dogs and cats. She needs a more social environment. I know she would be a perfect volunteer in a city house with fewer animals.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Oscar) para o anfitrião
This was a great Workaway experience for me. I learned a lot about the work with horses and the region of Centre-Val de Loire.
Sophia was great in letting me into her house and teaching me what I needed to know. We worked from around 9 to 14, so 5 hours a day on average. The rest of the day I had free. I also got to train with the horses on that
… read more free time, so I got to learn a bit of how to ride (pretty basic because I couldn't stay long). Work was hard, as you would expect from a farm, but since I had the afternoon to rest, it didn't feel like all that much.
Sophia was extremely welcoming and made sure I had my own space. There was always plenty of food and I was lucky to have another workawayer who liked cooking! Even though she clearly has a lot of work, Sophia also made fondue accompanied with local charcuterie and wine on my last night there (you can only imagine my level of happiness) and she took me to a couple of towns around and a lake nearby.
I had a great time and I do recommend this experience fully.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Oscar)
Oscar has been a wonderful workawayer for 10 days. Even though he is a city person, he got involved in hard outside manual work as well as he could. He has therefore done a very good job and helped a lot. Oscar is an entertaining fellow who has a nice sense of humour. He is always happy and joyful. He has easily adapted my way of life and the
… read more presence of animals everywhere. He is honest and easy going.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Valentina) para o anfitrião
It was my first workaway experience and I really loved it. I was looking for a quiet farm where to spend some time with horses and practice french and english, and I found exactly what I wanted. I was used to work 5 hours in the morning and to study/read/write/walk around in the afternoon. I took care of the horses (feeding, curing and moving them
… read more from a paddock to another); I cleaned the stable, horse boxes, saddlery and harness; I did some gardening (especially cutting grass under the fences).
The region is amazing and I enjoyed walking along the little paths that cross the country. I loved being surrounded by the gold fields! There are also many little lakes and rivers. As I can ride, Sophia gave me the possibility to explore the nature by horse: fantastic! We also visited a couple of old towns.
Sophia is really kind and helpful. I used to ask her many questions about french as I study this language at university: she has been a good teacher! I really enjoyed talking with her and Alex (another workawayer) both in french and english: there was always something to talk about. I was never bored!
My room was perfect, but I have to say that the house, although very beautiful and characteristic, is... "extremely furnished"!!! You'll have to deal with objects... everywhere! Unfortunately also in the kitchen there isn't so much space to cook :) and you have to love cats and dogs, as they pop out from every corner. But they are lovely! (I adore Farwest, an enormous dog)
By the way, I really enjoyed this experience and I recommend it to everyone who wants to take a break form his ordinary life and learn something about horses.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Valentina)
Valentina stayed 10 days in July. She is a very intelligent and interesting person, full of humour. She liked working in the morning and be free in the afternoon. She is very good in the tasks that require precision, she likes when the work is perfectly done. She took care of my horses with a lot of love and intelligence. She is a very serious and
… read more helpful person and always took good care of the instruments I let her. She left her room perfectly clean. She has her own diet but is very independent about this and that was not a problem to me. I was delighted to have her here.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alexandru) para o anfitrião
For me this was the first Workaway experience and it was amazing. Sophia is a great host, she went out of her way to help my experience at the farm fulfilling. She thought me about life farm, on how to take care of the horses, and also went out her way to teach a few things on how to get connected more with the horses, also we managed to do some
… read more riding in the free time. It was a useful experience to help with the horses in the day to day activities, and clearing some land of fallen trees. I was involved also in some activities, like doing circus activities for the kids, or help with riding events, which I loved a lot, as it helped to see the other side of farm activities.
We had time to explore some castles and cities nearby, also catch an event in Aubigny for the French-Scottish community, but also enjoy the countryside of France, which are amazing. Hope to come back in the future.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alexandru)
Alexandru est un garçon généreux et doux.Il est très intelligent et a beaucoup d’humour. J’ai passé 3 semaines délicieuses avec lui pendant lesquelles il m’a énormément aidé dans le travail en extérieur (bois à couper, à brûler, à ranger) ainsi que dans la maison (ménage, cuisine). Il est très respectueux des consignes et prend soin du matériel
… read more qu’on lui prête. Vous pouvez l’accueillir chez vous sans soucis, il fera tout pour vous aider. Attention toutefois à vos portes si vous avez une maison de nains comme moi, Alex est grand… ;-))
Alexandru is a very generous and sweet person. He is intelligent and has a lot of humour. I had 3 marvellous weeks with him during which he helped me a lot with the wood work (cutting, burning…) and also with the house work (cleaning, cooking). He follows the rules and takes good care of the devices he uses. Please host him and he’ll find a way to help you. You won’t regret your choice.Join our eco-community in Drôme, France
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França
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Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Manutenção geral
House sitting
Mascotes
Fazenda
História
Animais
Atividades ao ar livre
Naturaleza
