Paner

We live in a calm and quiet place away from the noise and pollution of towns, where we occupy ourselves with simple things, like observing nature, crafting, and foraging,
Or simply relax by the pond, read a book under an old oak tree, and let the birdsong guide your days 🕊️📖☀️.

Come and be part of something beautifully honest, real and deeply rooted in the rhythms of the earth 🌍💚.

After 30 years of dedication, patience and love; we've created a peaceful paradise in the heart of Brittany . Nestled in 6 hectares of forest garden, with serene ponds and flowing streams , our sanctuary is a magnet for wildlife and a place to reconnect with nature. Only motivated helpers passionate about regeneration will fit in here. We live in harmony with the land—encouraging natural succession and harvesting only what we truly need . Volunteers are welcome to help us nurture this ecosystem, care for the gardens, and share in a slower, more intentional way of life .

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Permaculture Food Forest in Brittany, France

Building & Repairing Farming Gardening

Morbihan, France

Reviews

3.5
(2 reviews)2

Staff & Host

3.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

2.5

Learning & Fun

3.5

United States

2

My personal experience differed from what I had anticipated and from what previous volunteers described. I arrived during an intense heatwave and was the only volunteer present. The workload amounted to roughly 8 hours a day, significantly more than the 25-hour weekly agreement. When I raised concerns about a 40-hour work week, Phil stated I would be expected to complete all assigned tasks regardless of the hours it took, and that if I disagreed I could leave. This response made me feel uncomfortable, especially given our prior agreement. I ultimately chose to leave the placement a week early

about 2 months ago

Phil replied

After 2 days work this volunteer demanded 2days off which was inconvenient to what we were doing. He claimed his hours were long, but due to the heat we were doing light work in the shade and took a very long lunch break,unless he counted his lunch break,I don't know how he thought he worked 8h. after his two days off he demanded reduced hours, in 4 days he had worked less to than half the 25h,so l judge him to be taking advantage of our hospitality and asked him to leave .

New Zealand

5

Phil is extremely knowledgeable about all things permaculture and syntropic agriculture. If you would like to learn by doing, this is an amazing opportunity to do just that. Helen also makes amazing meals which are appreciated after what is often quite physical work. There is not much to do in the area so you need to be keen to work, to learn and to enjoy a quiet lifestyle. Accommodation is private and nice enough. Hours are often a bit longer than indicated here but as Phil always gives you new tasks to work on and is happy to explain everything, the days go by quite fast. Thank you both!

3 months ago

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Contact with nature

Rural