Enjoy Southern France mountain nature in St-Gervais-sur-Mare
The experience
(english; nederlands; deutsch; français)
Do you like the "Silence of Wild Nature"? You are welcome to my little former farm, in the midst of forests and mountains, close to a natural lake in the mediterranean climate. Come and help me with my vegetable and fruit garden, or maybe give me tips on my online presence, Wordpress site - I work as a coach and therapist for difficult emotions. New here, but plenty of references on my workaway profile.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
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.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Between 18 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We decide on what you can help me with here during a videocall.
Activities & Shift
There is no fixed daily schedule, and we'll adapt to each other and to circumstances.
Rules
Are there any contra-indications? Yes, there are. But let me also put them in a positive way:
> in winter, you'd be fine in a cold sleeping room with warm duvets and a warm water bottle - a farm does not have the luxury of city life
> in summer, you'd be fine in a non-air conditioned room (but in a house with thick walls)
> you are fine with 'farm hygiene', and want to make friends with spiders and bugs, and be at ease with some dust or dirt
> you are fine with a rather remote place
> you are conscious about preventing spoilage (of water, food, etc.) or damage
> you are fine with discussions, social talk and a light-hearted atmosphere every now and then
> you are fine just as well with limited conversation with me, when I'm in a period of retiring myself
> you are good at entertaining yourself with writing, meditation, books or films (the internet here is excellent... )
> you are happy with my alter ego Antonio preparing meals, where it will be mostly vegetarian and vegan
> you are understanding when the host wants certain things done in his particular way
> you are not afraid of dinosaurs; this is a many millions years old land, and we must expect Tyrannosaurus Rex to roam around here
So, if you are interested in such an experience and exchange, please send me a message now.
I'd love to chat with you about what YOU want out of this adventure, and how we can make this work for you, me, and the project.
Alrighty? I'll react as fast as I can. Promise.