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Israel
Phil and Rachel were the kindest hosts and made me feel right at home. The work was hard at times, but the hours were consistent, included a break, and the jobs were varied. I learned a lot about permaculture, sustainability and farming, and all the tasks were explained to me thoroughly. Their land is absolutely beautiful, and I had a lovely time just walking around, enjoying all the animals and eating the things grown in the garden. This is a great opportunity to travel Provence you can easily travel by public transportation and explore the beautiful surroundings in the afternoon and weekend
3 months ago
Italy
Volunteering at the farm was a wonderful first Worldpackers experience! Peaceful, surrounded by nature and animals. Rachel and Philip are very kind, responsible hosts who respect working hours and cook delicious, abundant meals (great for vegetarians)!. The work is physically demanding, but excellent for building muscles and learning permaculture! The surroundings are lovely (Saint Remy, Arles, Avignon, Les Baux, Saintes Maries...) and easily accessible. Notes: laundry 1x/week; low bedroom signal; WiFi near the house; bring flip-flops to work. Room/bath could be cleaner, but fine. Highly rec!
4 months ago
Singapore
Rachel and Phil are friendly hosts who are very experienced with Worldpackers! I had a short but sweet stay at the lovely farm where I mainly helped with watering plants, transplanting seedings and prepping for their farmers market. They are very respectful of the working hours and also included breaks depending on the season. The place is quite quiet and the town is about 30-40 mins walk away. My favourite part was the animals, they have tiny kittens and also some goats and horses. Overall, I had a great stay and I learnt a lot about permaculture :)
4 months ago
Canada
Rachel and Philip were amazing hosts. It was really clear to me that they have been hosting world packers for a while, everything was well organized, the work was structured, and at the same time it was all really interesting to learn about permaculture and so great to feel like I was contributing to something really beneficial for the environment.
No wifi in the cabin we stayed in, but there is in the main house area. The food was amazing, after work I would walk into town, play with the kittens, and sun tan on the farm grass
Thanks so much for hosting me! I would Definitely recommend it
5 months ago
China
This was my first ever Worldpackers experience, and I have to say it exceeded my expectations in many ways. The tasks weren't easy, and they required physical effort and endurance, especially during the summer heat. However, Rachel and Phill made sure I was able to work under relatively easier conditions when needed. They were also very respectful of the agreed working hours. Another highlight was the food. Phill is an amazing cook, and almost everything you eat comes directly from the farm. The meals are healthy and filling. Overall, it was a rewarding and enjoyable experience!
5 months ago
Sweden
I had a lovely stay with Rachel and Philip!! Their farm is fantastic with all the animals and greenery, and the work was varied and well structured, with enough breaks in between and absolutely lovely food. Definitely recommend working in flip flops or the like, because you tend to get wet when watering. I learned so much about permaculture and the hosts are eager to share their knowledge. In general just a 10/10 stay with beautiful surrounding towns (definitely recommend a visit to Saint-Rémy via the canal) and a private accommodation, thank you :)
6 months ago
Germany
I really enjoyed my stay at the farm with Phil and Rachel. I learned something about permaculture, was outside most of the time and had practical work to do which is a nice variety. The working hours were respected really well and my accomodation at the side building was totally fine (just renovated) and I had a own space for me. We always had meals together and good conversations. I would say the meals are quite british/international and sometimes i was lacking a bit of greens for my taste. But I guess that changes with season. The nature around is nice and I had a great time here :) Thanks!
7 months ago
Australia
I really enjoyed my time on the farm with Rachel and Phil. The surrounding area is beautiful and we had a clear schedule during the week. Some things to note are that that there isn't really a living space you can use apart from the dining room, and also no lunch is provided on weekends.
about 1 year ago
Australia
I really enjoyed staying with Rachel and Phillip. Their property is beautiful and the work is great if you like being outside and getting your hands dirty. We got to explore Avignon, Arles and Saint Remy during our short stay, all using public transport, which was a big bonus. I would note that they only provide cereal and milk for breakfast and any other breakfast items you need to buy yourself, they also don't offer lunch on weekends. There is a supermarket about a 35 minute walk away so it's not a big deal, but a good thing to be aware of. :)
about 1 year ago
United States
This experience was amazing! Learned so much about permaculture! The nearby towns are amazing and Eyragues is lovely. The bus station and town is within 25 minute walking distance or less! Things to note: they expect you will be gone on the weekends, you are not always allowed to use the kitchen, and they don't have bikes to use. Also the tent is really nice for sleep, but not great during the day because of the heat. This family is lovely and the work hours were very respected! The food was SUPER good and we ate a lot of items harvested from the garden. Thank you so so much Rachel and Phil!!!
about 1 year ago
