Come and have a GREAT TIME in an Artist's Retreat :)

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 18 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

General help in the garden, mowing, strimming, plant care. General help in the house cleaning, ironing etc. DIY including painting and decorating inside and outside, woodwork, and laying paths.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner French
Between 21 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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22 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

19 Get in touch with nature
18 Immersing in the local culture
17 Meeting locals
17 Practicing English
11 Meeting international travelers
7 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

18 3. Good health and well-being
12 12. Responsible consumption and production
7 17. Partnerships for the goals

yuqi

China

It's a peaceful and natural place that immediately makes you feel calm and relaxed. The house is beautifully decorated and full of artistic details, like a living art museum. Karen is a wonderful teacher who has taught me everyday English, painting, and many useful life skills. Her cooking is amazing, and she even took me to visit many beautiful places and cities across Scotland. The work here is light and flexible. I've truly felt the warmth of home here, and this experience has been an unforgettable cross-cultural journey in my life. I deeply appreciate her kindness and patience. 🫶🏻✨

2 months ago

Michael

Israel

It was an absolute pleasure to spend a month with Karen! Her house is beautiful and it was a special experience for me and my wife. Karen is a great host, she is more than reasonable in terms of working hours and tasks. The time that we spent with her was full of warmth, art, meaningful conversations and delicious food. The area is absolutely amazing in any weather.

3 months ago

Karen replied

Bless you both 🙏

Taisia

Israel

Me and my husband stayed with Karen for a month and it was magical. I enjoyed the nature in the area, her house, her company and food. Everything about our experience was great. Karen is very caring and thoughtful, moreover she is an incredible artist that has many knowledge and stories to share. Her house and studio became a real home for me for this months and I'm really grateful to Karen for creating such a safe and beautiful environment.

3 months ago

Karen replied

Tank you 🙏

Mary Wallace

United States

I loved my time with Karen at the home! She is so kind and welcoming, such a great teacher of all things art and house keeping and gardening, and always encouraging. The work was very doable and you have lots of flexibility. I felt so cared for and will miss my time here tremendously (especially watching Antique Roadshow and Masterchef). I would recommend for anyone looking for a calm and relaxing experience! Thank you Karen!!!

4 months ago

Karen replied

Thank you so much Mary Wallace.

Beatriz

Brazil

I loved the experience. Karen is very sweet and attentive, an excellent artist. She welcomed me warmly, and we had a wonderful time. The work is relaxed and the hours are flexible, and the room is comfortable and has a great view. I highly recommend her!

5 months ago

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