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Build a High-Tech Artistic Haven in a 17th-Century Barn

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The experience

We are transforming a 17th-century stone sheep barn near Nice into a world-class artistic retreat. This isn’t a standard hostel gig; this is a high-performance project for people who want to build something iconic.

We combine the rough with the smooth: heavy construction and technical landscaping by day; pianos, pool parties, and tennis matches by night. We are looking for a squad of proactive, energetic people ready to work hard for paradise.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

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

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

A DAY IN THE LIFE: WORK HARD, LIVE WELL We don’t do boring routines, but we do have a rhythm:

The Morning Run: Grab a scooter at sunrise and race down to the village for fresh baguettes.

The Fuel: Barista coffee, team breakfast, and the mission briefing.

The Grind: We split into squads (Construction, Landscaping, House) and get to work.

The Reward: Communal lunches, afternoon tennis tournaments, pool sessions, or winter movie marathons.

The Nights: Jam sessions on stage, stargazing by the fire, or sleepovers on the sailing yacht.

Activities & Shift

We are in a high-intensity build phase. You don't need to be a pro (we will teach you), but you need to be ready to work.

Construction & Landscaping (The Heavy Lifting)

The Woodwork: Constructing a high-tech Padoek wooden deck and a custom outdoor bar.

The Land: Engineering plant communities, preparing substrates, and planting out the grounds.

The Stone: Restoring walls and masonry work.

House & Operations

The Standard: Keeping the living spaces, pool area, and common rooms impeccable. This isn't just "cleaning"—it's maintaining a high-vibe oasis.

The Kitchen: If you can cook for a hungry crew, you are royalty here.

The Hustle: Material runs, logistics, and general support to keep the project moving.

THE DEAL: We don’t expect perfection immediately, but we demand focus, grit, and a "figure-it-out" attitude. If you bring the energy, we’ll give you the skills and the lifestyle to match.

We love general volunteers with good attitudes, but we are actively headhunting for specific talents. If you have experience in any of these fields, put it in your subject line:

The Trades: Woodworkers, Carpenters, Masons, Electricians, and Mechanics (we have machines and tools that need love).

The Techs & Engineers: Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Sound Technicians, and Avionics/automotive pros.

The Designers: Architects, Landscape Architects, Permaculture Designers, and Interior Stylists.

The Organizers: Project Managers, Logistics Coordinators, Chefs, and Event Planners.

Even if you are an amateur or a student in these fields—if you have the passion, we have the project.

Rules

We don’t have long rules.

Max Effort = Effortless Flow: When everyone pushes, everything feels effortless.

Don't Be a Passenger: There is no maintenance staff. You are the staff. If you see a problem, fix it.

Zero Drama, All Solution: Things break. Plans change. We don’t complain; we fix.