Join a older couple on a self sufficient life style in France

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Learn about sustainability: 15 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature: 14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

As we are getting older we now need to enlist some help, not only with the general day-to-day running but also with an entire list of projects which we would like to get done over the next 3 years. With the aim of further self-sufficiency. Converting the rest of our house into a dormitory & common/conference room for travelers & others who wish to come to workshops, which we ambitiously would like to set up for teaching Energy work & Healing.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner French
Over 22 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Learning about sustainability
14 Get in touch with nature
12 Practicing English
12 Developing environmental awareness
10 Meeting locals
9 Immersing in the local culture

Edra

Brazil

It was a great pleasure to contribute to Martin and Vanessa over the past two weeks! Martin is fun and patient, always in good spirits to do the tasks with us, which were easy to learn. On my last day, it wasn't part of the tasks, Vanessa kindly taught me how to use a Spinning Wheel, an activity she Masters- It was a good surprise to have this opportunity! They are such amazing couple and I learned a lot about preparing and cultivating the land, as well as learning about electromagnetism and the power of nature.

1 day ago

Martin replied

It was a truly good experience with both of you

Gabriel

Brazil

My time here was amazing. It was possible to be involved in various key activities on the farm, such as taking care of the animals and preparing the soil for planting and sowing. Martin really knows how to improve the land to make the most of it. He was always involved in the activities with us, teaching us, and he has all the necessary tools and equipment that we used in these activities. He also gave us a real workshop on energy and electromagnetism. Vanessa is a true chef, you will be fascinated with her dishes. I really recommend this experience! Thanks again Martin and Vanessa!

2 days ago

Martin replied

It was a truly good experience with both of you

Solene

France

I had a lot of fun helping out Martin and Vanessa on the farm. We did a lot of gardening and did as many tasks around the farm and weather allowed. I also enjoyed exploring the area and running around the country side on my time off!

29 days ago

Lucas

Brazil

I can't be more thankful with the hospitality of Martin and Vanessa, they make you feel at home. I appreciate all the beautiful experiences with them. The tasks where really easy. Martin help you in many different ways and always being open to clarify doubts. Vanessa cooks perfectly. And they have a nice and warmth talk with you. The place it's beautiful you're able to feel peace in here and enjoy all the nature and good vibe in the place. Was my second experience as volunteer and I would surely recommend it. I'll be missing them. Thank you both.

8 months ago

Gabriela

Brazil

I had the most incredible experience at this garden! The warmth and hospitality from Martin and Vanessa were beyond compare. The way they've organized the place is truly impressive, all geometrically thought out. I never felt lacking anything. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn so much here. I can't miss mentioning Paddy and Inca who are the most adorable dogs in Bretagne. This visit will always hold a special place in my heart, and every moment was an absolute pleasure. Many thanks to you.

8 months ago

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