Mountain Retreat

We have a relaxed bohemian style life and love to spend time in nature. We have dogs and cats, so hope you are not allergic. 😊 you can make your own schedule, but we do enjoy evening meals together and sharing stories.

There is only me, no staff as it is just my home. I am a foster Mother to French children and am involved in the village and the local lifestyle.


Reviews

5.0
(9 reviews)9

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United States

4

I had an amazing time with Natalie and her family! Everyone was very kind, respectful, and created such a welcoming environment. The village is beautiful and surrounded by mountains with so many hikes and caves to explore! The work was not difficult and I enjoyed the hands-on activities; the entire experience felt like a wonderful nature retreat. :) Not to mention, Natalie is an incredible chef who I’d easily give 5 Michelin stars to, and she has plenty of stories to share 🤩 Very grateful for this experience!!

4 months ago

Spain

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I wouldn't change anything about it. The village is small but very cute, and there are a lot of hiking trails and cool caves to explore nearby. The work in the garden was very pleasant, especially the days when the weather was nice. Natalie gave me a lot of flexibility with my schedule, which I greatly appreciated, and she cooked a great variety of meals while I was there. She also took me to a couple of nice trips around the area. Everyone else in the house, including the animals, was kind and respectful. I would really recommend this experience.

7 months ago

Sweden

5

As a fellow lover of Halloween was this the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. We as volunteers helped create and play a part in the haunted house that Natalie puts together each year. Everyone contributing had their say and space to create their own idea. We helped with carpeting, decorating and acting for Halloween. The house is big and cozy, Natalie cooks great food and the animals are super cute. We could choose our own hours and schedules which was great. The days before Halloween were hectic so I would recommend to stay a few days after to get to know the surroundings as well!

11 months ago


Natalie replied

Alice and Johanna were "formidable" and the haunted house couldn't have gone better. They both helped to create, set-up and act in our annual haunted house in our small mountain village, bringing in many guests who loved the scare and especially the creations of Alice and Johanna 🎃

They both worked super hard and I appreciated all their hard work. Next time Cole for a more relaxing stay☺️

Happy travels

Brazil

5

I loved it so so much! Natalie is a very kind person, she's funny, cooks really, really well and, in general, she's an amazing human being to be around. The house is located in the most cute village and I had a lot of nature and animals around me, which was really relaxing. Being around Puma and Minus and all of the animals was amazing! The jobs that I had to do were not complicated and were well explained to me. I felt like I was home and I'm sure that I'll come back to visit ❤️❤️❤️❤️

about 1 year ago


Natalie replied

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Ecuador

5

This was our first experience with Worldpackers and we’re very glad we chose Natalie’s Mountain Retreat. The village was cosy and the trails had amazing views of the area. Natalie was a great host, she made us feel welcomed into her family and allowed us to set our own schedule for the tasks set out for us. Though the scope of our task was larger than we anticipated, there were no expectations to completely finish it. Over all, it was a great first experience with Worldpackers!

over 1 year ago


Natalie replied

Thanks guys, you did a great job, and we enjoyed having you!


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