Farm Isère, France

4.0
(11 reviews)11

Immersion with free-roaming horses in the heart of the Vercors

Help a sustainable project
8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
6 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
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

2

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.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
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
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Experience a unique immersion in a mountain organic farm, in the heart of the Vercors Massif, just 50 km from Grenoble. Here, Mérens horses, ponies and donkeys live freely, in wide spaces, on preserved meadows and alpine pastures, at the pace of the seasons and the mountains. Riders and animal lovers are welcome to share in the daily life of the farm, participate in caring for the horses and in the horses' training, and in the seasonal activities

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

3.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 15. Life on land
  • 2 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Adam

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

5

Our stay at Bernard and Martine's farm was truly unforgettable! They welcomed us with open arms and made us feel right at home. We gained so many new experiences, from learning how to ride horses and care for animals to helping with different tasks around the farm. Every day was a chance to learn something new. Bernard and Martine are incredibly kind and generous, and we're so grateful for their hospitality and all the wonderful memories. We couldn't have asked for better hosts and would definitely recommend this experience!

3 days ago


Bernard replied

Thank you again for your generous help and for all the good moments and conversations we shared together.

براء

Israel

5

It was amazing, bernard and martine are very nice and welcoming and flexible I totally recommend

10 days ago

Jitka

Czech Republic

5

I worked in the garden and had a great time caring for animals. Bernard taught us how to ride and care for horses, and i went from nothing to being able to trot, gallop and ride on my own. There is no set schedule and you are not forced to work. Bernard and Martine were very helpful towards my needs, even took in more volunteers for me.
Unfortunately still, Bernard had a few inapropriate comments about me, which could be fine if you're not too sensitive about this, but I was. I talked with him about it and he kind of understood, but did not stop entirely.
Despite this, i liked my stay.

3 months ago


Bernard replied

I know that your past experiences have made you sensitive to certain subjects, since you confided in me about them when you hadn't told anyone else. I have a free tongue and ideas more unconventional than what one might expect from a 72-year-old man, but also an English that is insufficient to address certain topics with more delicacy and restraint than some people may hear. I wish you the beautiful life you deserve and thank you for your seriousness and for your particularly effective help.

silvijn

Netherlands

5

Bernard and Martine are two wonderful people. They really made me feel at home during my stay. They always make sure you eat enough and that you feel okay. You can fill your days up whichever way you want. You're not obliged to work, only if you want. Bernard is very experienced and knows a lot, he is always open to explain the things when you don't understand something. If there is time, chances are that Bernard will show you local things (e.g. the local theater) or teach you to ride horses. I had a great time. I would definitely recommend coming!

7 months ago


Bernard replied

A wonderful experience with this polite, motivated, available young man, always with a smile on his lips and the desire to do well, to help, to give affection to animals and a strong desire to learn.
Syljijn, we miss you!!

Aino

Finland

4

The place was super beautiful and the animals were cute. There was no set schedule and sometimes the farm life can be hectic. We got to eat delicious and organic food. I learned a lot throughout my stay. I also loved my room!

27 days ago


Bernard replied

Indeed, all these health problems in the old mare (31 years old) have been a trial for her and also for all of us. In breeding, not everything is idyllic... Fortunately, it doesn't happen every day. Breeding is about births, youth, the education of foals, but also illness, accidents, old age and death. It has nonetheless been a valuable experience for you. It is sad as well. That's life...! Thank you again for helping me and supporting me through this ordeal.

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