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United States
Anne has been one of the most sweetest hosts I've ever had. She is very kind & has this very relaxing calm energy to her. I had a super peaceful time here. Her home is simple & cosy which I adore. I highly recommend this place for if you're looking to get into gardening. She reminds me of my great aunt a lot. Please help her as much as you can she is honestly the best.
24 days ago
Australia
We had an amazing time at Anne's place. We learnt so much about sustainability, local produce, and living from the land. At every meal we had something beautiful from Anne's garden; whether it be tomatoes, beans, zucchini, herbs, salad leaves, you name it! It was amazing to share stories (in French!) and spend time together cooking and eating food from right outside. Anne is so welcoming and generous, we met some of her friends and the local people in the village. We felt completely immersed in the life there. It was so peaceful and rewarding and every day was different. 100% recommend!!
26 days ago
Australia
We spent two brilliant weeks at Anne's place! The routine was great: pleasant work in the morning (around the house and garden) followed by a delicious homegrown lunch, and then the afternoons free to explore the area on bikes, visit swimming spots, pop into the local school to teach English, and receive lessons in French from the 8 year old neighbour. Anne made us feel entirely comfortable; we shared wonderful conversations in French and English over meals, played musical instruments together, and learned about living sustainably. It truly was like a home away from home. Thank you Anne!
26 days ago
United States
I had a wonderful stay with Anne, couldn't be more grateful for my experience. I immediately felt welcomed into the family and was able to practice my French, learn more about gardening and sustainability, as well as meet locals and enjoy the wonderful surrounding nature. We even played music together with some of her many instruments. Anne is very kind and we'd always have fun and interesting conversations at meals. Thank you so so much, I miss it already!!
about 1 month ago
Serbia
This was my first Worldpackers experience, and it was everything I could have asked for. Anne welcomed us and made us feel at home from the very first moment we arrived and I felt very comfortable at all times. The working hours were always respected, and there were many different things to do, from taking care of the garden, repairing and painting in the house to cooking and making jams. Anne was always there to patiently explain anything that wasn't clear. I learned a lot about living more naturally alongside nature and in harmony with it. This was truly wonderful experience.
3 months ago
Brazil
Anne, first of all, thank you so much for welcoming me into your home. You were warm and kind to everyone right from the start. The preparation, the seasoning, the flavors, and the ritual of sitting down at the table for every meal—it was all incredible! The daily activities were therapeutic; I really enjoyed connecting with the garden (I learned a lot about crop management), picking blackberries, painting the chairs, cleaning the Gitê, and fixing the wheelbarrow. The bike rides and the hike to the Belvedere were fantastic—I loved them. I am deeply grateful; may God always bless you.
3 months ago
United States
I had a wonderful stay at Anne’s place. I learned so much about gardening and sustainability while practicing my French! The little down is beautifully situated and the neighbors were so welcoming. Highly recommend!
4 months ago
Brazil
I highly recommend this experience! place is beautiful, surrounded by nature and mountains. The work is exactly as described: helping in the garden with planting, caring for plants, and harvesting fruits and vegetables. I especially loved picking strawberries and redcurrants, it was very therapeutic Anne is a wonderful host and very respectful of working hours, if you are introverted, this is also a great place. I really enjoyed learning from her, especially about history and sustainability. The only point is that the place is quite remote, and you shouldn't be afraid of spiders hahah
5 months ago
Germany
I've spent two weeks with Anne and two volunteers from Canada. I felt instantly welcomed and included, even though my French was not perfect. The work was so informative, interesting and easy to do without knowledge. In the beautiful region it was easy to reconnect with nature, enjoy the silence and calm down. Anne was very flexible with the working hours and rest days! She also took us around to explore some cities and buy local products from the farms nearby :) I really enjoyed my stay and take lots of memories at home with me! Merci beaucoup
5 months ago
Canada
Anne was an incredible host : welcoming, flexible, impressively knowledgeable. I had an amazing stay at Anne's house and garden! The tasks were easy and enjoyable because working in such a beautiful environment is always pleasurable. The food was organic, local, fresh and really delicious! The work was only on the morning, so having a full afternoon off and access to bikes made the experience really fun.
I definitely recommend this volunteering!
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