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: 16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 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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Dec

Jan

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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19 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Get in touch with nature
15 Immersing in the local culture
14 Meeting locals
14 Practicing English
9 Meeting international travelers
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

15 3. Good health and well-being
9 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 17. Partnerships for the goals

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!!!

1 day 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!

about 1 month ago

Daniela

Brazil

Karen is really a very kind, cheerful and inspiring woman. She works hard to make sure we have the best experience in your home. They were very special days, where I could connect with people and the local culture, besides knowing incredible landscapes in this country that won my heart. I really recommend this experience! Thank you, Karen! I am gonna miss you 🌷

4 months ago

Karen replied

Thank you so much Daniela. Miss you too !

Katryna

Lithuania

I really enjoyed my stay with Karen :) All the time I was surrounded by calm, good energy and creativity. Karen is an incredible and very kind person! She was always keen to show me new places and share a recipe or a book :) House is beautiful too, with a warm and sunny kitchen. I particularly loved the view from my room. Usually I would help around the house or in the garden. I am very grateful for this experience since I got a chance to see breathtaking parts of Scotland and learn from someone as wonderful as Karen :)

5 months ago

luciana

Costa Rica

Karen is one of the sweetest and most wholesome human beings I have met. Spending time with her was an absolute treat. Her house is spectacular and cozy, and I deeply enjoyed my time here. She took me to several wonderful places when the weather was nice. The work was easy, flexible, and enjoyable. I had a lot of time to work on my personal projects after work and travel around Scotland during my free days. Life here was slow and peaceful and it was the perfect place to recharge.

6 months ago

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