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π» Want to experience an authentic countryside experience, discover permaculture, and take part in a meaningful human adventure?
Welcome to our 17th-century collective farm, nestled in the heart of a small valley in Cotentin, Normandy! π‘π
We are a small collective passionate about nature, agroecology, autonomy, and sharing know-how.
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: Weβll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
On our 10 hectares, we are exploring together a way of living that is more ecological, supportive and creative. πβ¨
We love welcoming curious, motivated travelers who are ready to share our daily life!
πΏ An immersion in the life of an ecological collective.
π The learning of harvesting and transforming apples.
π οΈ Skills in gardening, DIY and sustainable construction.
π¨ Moments of creativity and sharing.
π΄ Life in the countryside with our animals.
π The proximity of the beautiful Cotentin beaches, only 15 km away.
π Cultural exchanges and enriching encounters.
πΆ Daily life
Here, we love enjoying the simple pleasures of life!
πΈ Improvised musical sessions under the stars or near the stove.
π¬ Movie nights and convivial moments.
π² Bike rides, hikes and discoveries of the region.
π Swimming, shore fishing and seaside getaways.
π Moments shared with our dogs and our horses.
Each day is a new opportunity to learn, create and share! π
π Who are we looking for?
We would be delighted to welcome people:
π± Motivated, dynamic and environmentally conscious.
π€ Who love communal living and sharing.
π¨ Autonomous and comfortable with basic tools.
π¨ Creative and curious to learn.
π Enthusiastic about taking part in apple harvest and farm projects.
The essential thing is to want to participate, exchange and contribute to our collective adventure!
π Ready to join us?
π Come harvest apples, discover permaculture and live a unique human experience in the heart of Normandy!
π Special mission: Apple Operation!
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From October 20 to November 1
It's apple season! ππΆ
We will harvest the apples from our orchards in a friendly and musical atmosphere, then press them to prepare our delicious apple juice and our artisanal pommeau!
Depending on the harvest, we may also organize a second session to make cider. π
π± Your missions
π Agriculture: participate in the apple harvest, in pressing and in food processing.
πΏ Gardening: help in the vegetable garden, in sowing, in tree planting and in garden maintenance.
π¨ DIY and repairs: contribute to renovating old buildings and small ecological construction projects.
π¨ Arts and creativity: participate in artistic projects, natural painting and creative arrangements.
π» Permaculture: discover agroecology, aromatic and medicinal plants and sustainable cultivation techniques.
β»οΈ Ecological projects: help develop low-tech solutions, rainwater harvesting and site autonomy.
Activities vary by season, ongoing projects and everyoneβs desires!
β° Volunteer organization
π 25 hours of volunteering per week
π 2 days off per week
π€ Collective days and free time
β Collective breakfast at 8:30 on days with common activities
We organize our days together, depending on the needs of the place and the desires of the participants.
