Mountain Retreat

We have a relaxed bohemian style life and love to spend time in nature. We have dogs, cats, kids and chaos so hope you are not allergic 😊. You can make your own schedule, but we do enjoy evening meals together and sharing stories. If you prefer a solo stay, then this is not for you.

There is only me, no staff as it is just my home. I am a foster Mother to French children, I take care of dogs, cat, chickens and am involved in the village and the local lifestyle. I do my best to cater to everyone's needs, however, I do need help especially when there are extra people in the house.

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Halloween Haunted House in a small French, mountain village

Arts Music Party Promoter

Aude, France

Reviews

5.0
(12 reviews)12

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Taiwan

4

I learned an important lesson here. I realized my shortcomings and the challenges of working with people from different cultural backgrounds. Thanks Natalie for working hard to communicate with me. Her core idea is very people-oriented, frank and respectful.

about 1 month ago

Natalie replied

I wish you all the best and much success Chia-Hsuan.
Happy travels!

Brazil

4

Minha experiência foi intensa e cheia de aprendizados. Contribuí com a organização da casa e apoio em pequenos projetos, desenvolvendo habilidades práticas. A convivência com os animais foi especial, e recomendo a experiência para quem gosta de pets.
Natalia realiza um trabalho admirável o que exige um ritmo bem estruturado, mas sempre foi paciente comigo me ensinando com calma mesmo quando eu errava. Tivemos boas conversas e trocas culturais. A vila é tranquila, mas cercada por trilhas incríveis e cavernas que tornam a região perfeita para quem busca natureza e silêncio.

3 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Natalie provided such a unique and fun experience with this volunteering opportunity! It was great to disconnect from busy city life and join a smaller community to provide a fun event for the town. The lack of connection to other towns may be daunting for some, but I feel as though I had a really nice experience and learned a lot during my time :)

9 months ago

Natalie replied

Cameron was great, she kept up the pace for the final event and didn't let me or any of the 250 guests down. She is kind, polite and fit right in, giggling with my 19 year old every evening. She is mature and understands stressful situations which need support, not negativity. We have already invited Cameron back for another Halloween if she is up for it🎃 thanks again Cameron!

United States

4

I had an amazing time with Natalie and her family! Everyone was very kind, respectful, and created such a welcoming environment. The village is beautiful and surrounded by mountains with so many hikes and caves to explore! The work was not difficult and I enjoyed the hands-on activities; the entire experience felt like a wonderful nature retreat. :) Not to mention, Natalie is an incredible chef who I’d easily give 5 Michelin stars to, and she has plenty of stories to share 🤩 Very grateful for this experience!!

about 1 year ago

Spain

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I wouldn't change anything about it. The village is small but very cute, and there are a lot of hiking trails and cool caves to explore nearby. The work in the garden was very pleasant, especially the days when the weather was nice. Natalie gave me a lot of flexibility with my schedule, which I greatly appreciated, and she cooked a great variety of meals while I was there. She also took me to a couple of nice trips around the area. Everyone else in the house, including the animals, was kind and respectful. I would really recommend this experience.

over 1 year ago

Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Rural

Contact with animals

Mountain

Wilderness

Family