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Be part of a meaningful project that will change lives
Nestled in the beautiful village of Saint-Béat, right on the French–Spanish border in the heart of the Pyrenees, we're transforming a traditional townhouse into a non-profit recovery retreat.
Our dream is to create a peaceful place where people can heal, reconnect with nature, and rebuild their lives.
30 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The retreat will provide a safe, welcoming environment focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, with spaces for yoga, meditation, shared meals, and genuine human connection.
This is much more than a renovation project, it's an opportunity to contribute to something that will have a lasting positive impact on many people's lives.
The Project
Although we've completed a huge amount of the renovation ourselves, there's still plenty to do before opening in January 2027.
We're looking for one volunteer or a couple who enjoy practical work and would like to help us bring this vision to life.
Why this project is special
When we started this renovation, we had virtually no building experience.
With determination, guidance from friendly locals, and a lot of learning along the way, we've completed electrical and plumbing first fixes, renovated multiple rooms, installed new floors, and even built an en-suite bathroom.
This project has truly been a labour of love.
My wife, Jackie, has been an equal partner throughout the renovation, but due to family commitments and caring for an elderly parent, she'll need to spend much of next year in the UK. That's why I'm looking for volunteers who'd like to become part of this journey and help us cross the finish line.
What we offer
🏡 Comfortable accommodation in our charming townhouse.
🍽️ Home-cooked meals—I'm passionate about cooking and love sharing good food with others.
🏔️ A unique location in the stunning Pyrenees, surrounded by mountains, hiking trails, and beautiful nature, just minutes from Spain.
🌍 A meaningful cultural exchange where your work will directly contribute to creating a place dedicated to healing and recovery.
🤝 A relaxed, friendly atmosphere built on trust, respect, and teamwork.
Possible tasks include:
🔨 Stud wall framing
🪚 Installing plasterboard
🏠 Laying flooring
🧱 Tiling
🪜 Repairing wooden stairs
🚪 Fitting doors
🌿 Building a small outdoor terrace
🧱 Pointing masonry
🎨 Painting, filling and sanding
🏡 Rendering the front façade
🪟 Replacing four windows
✨ General DIY and renovation work
Whether you're experienced or simply motivated to learn, every helping hand makes a real difference.
Who we're looking for
Ideally, we'd love to welcome someone for one month, but we're also happy to host volunteers staying for two weeks or longer.
You don't need to be a professional builder. If you're practical, willing to learn, enjoy working with your hands, and appreciate being part of a meaningful project, you'll fit right in.
About Us
I'm an honest, easy-going, and relaxed person who genuinely enjoys meeting new people, sharing stories, listening to music, and cooking great meals.
In return for your help, I'll do everything I can to make you feel welcome and comfortable. All I ask is that you bring the same spirit—kindness, honesty, respect, and a positive attitude.
Come and help us create a place where people can heal, grow, and start a new chapter in their lives.
I am a honest, trusting, relaxed, easy going person, I like people and conversation, love
music and i love to cook which means you will have nice meals and I will look after you to the best of my ability in return I only ask of you the same in being honest, trusting, relaxed and easy going - enjoy yourself !!!!
