Let's build a place for meditation & sustainable working & living

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 14 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.

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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, 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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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: 2 weeks

The Experience

Hi! In an oak forest on a slope of a mountain we start to build a meditation&retreat place. Since quite some time we create spaces for the inner growth (for others and for us as well :-)), and it's time to give it a physical space. We will be joyful if you like to join us, the surrounding is amazingly beautiful with the forests, rivers, mountains, waterfalls, and old Cathar castles. If you'd like to connect & ask question, we're happy to talk

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Get in touch with nature
10 Meeting international travelers
8 Immersing in the local culture
7 Creating true social impact
6 Meeting locals
6 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 3. Good health and well-being
10 15. Life on land
7 12. Responsible consumption and production

Mana

Japan

My first experiences with Worldpackers and rural French life were unforgettable, which let me forget I was a bit nervous at first. I felt comfortable all the time and enjoyed trying new things with other volunteers who have different backgrounds. My job was gardening, and I was happy to be involved in creating a the Center place. Tamya and Dinesh's kindness and easygoingness also made me feel relaxed. Their dinner sometimes cooked for us was one of my favorites. I was also impressed by beautiful mountains in daytime and stars at night which made me feel as if I was sleeping in the planetarium!

7 months ago

Tamya replied

Hi Mana, I'm sorry, I missed my time to write a review for you, so I just wanted to write here that it was amazing to have you at our place! I'm super grateful for all your support with the garden, your kindness, softness and openness. You are a wonderful person, and we will be very happy to see you again. Good luck with your fort her travels and take care of yourself! :-)

Luis Enrique

Mexico

It was a nice experience, Tamya and Dinesh are nice and interesting people. Also, the people who live in the place are very nice. The tasks to do, in my case, were mainly gardening. The days I stayed there passed very quickly. I visited nearby villages and amazing places in the mountains, this area is good for hiking. Recommended experience.

7 months ago

Zuzana

Czech Republic

I truly loved my time at this place! Everyone was super nice (and hippie:D) and from the first day it really felt like home especially with the other volunteers. Tamya and Dinesh were also super great and Dinesh was even trying to speak to us in french when we wanted to learn the language. I did have to overcome my fear of spiders a bit but that just made me a bigger person I guess:) It was my first worldpackers experience and I truly can't imagine how it could have been better. Super grateful for this!

7 months ago

Rohan

United States

I loved my time here! I had a great time with the other volunteers and Tanya and Dinesh are generous and kind hosts. They were kind to let us drive the car to go on hikes and day trips. The work was mostly gardening and some construction.

7 months ago

Yahir

Mexico

My experience as a volunteer was incredible. From the very first day,Dinesh and Tamaya made me feel at home.Both were very kind and always attentive to every detail. Dinesh made sure everything ran smoothly and was always available to help with anything needed. Tamaya, on the other hand,was very friendly, and it was a pleasure to talk with her. We had many enjoyable conversations and spent some great moments together. The work I did was simple but very rewarding. I learned many new things while enjoying the tasks. The work environment was very positive,which made the experience even better.💯

9 months ago

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