Help us with the garden forest surrounding our guest house

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature: 8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 7 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

20h

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.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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.

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

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: 1 week

The Experience

We are turning an ancient farm in Normandy into a guest house for small groups willing to practice activities while enjoying the peace of nature and experiencing a way-of-life respectful of others. We need help to take care of our garden forest and make the outside space comforting and nurturing to our future guests : gardening, painting, organizing paths between areas, trimming, mulching, and we will be happy to exchange views and experience

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent German
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hospitality

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Get in touch with nature
7 Meeting international travelers
7 Learning about sustainability
6 Developing environmental awareness
5 Immersing in the local culture
4 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 12. Responsible consumption and production
9 15. Life on land
6 6. Clean water and sanitation

Ainhoa

Spain

I really enjoyed my stay at the guesthouse. They are kind and easy to talk to, and they make sure everything is well organized. The tasks were simple and clear, with a good balance between work and free time. The place is surrounded by nature, which makes it very peaceful and relaxing. It was also nice to share the experience with other Worlpackers. I'd definitely recommend.

19 days ago

Ella

Finland

I had the loveliest and most relaxing two weeks at the guesthouse! Cécile was very helpful and kind and we usually worked together wich was very nice. The task were clear and also fun to do. We shared so many meaningful conversations and also had dinner together a few times. It really was an wholesome experience shared with other lovely worldpackers, it was amazing to take part to their project!

23 days ago

Cécile replied

Thank you so much Ella for your kind and warm words. I am very happy you felt so well at the farm. It was great working with you and getting to know you. Thanks for everything!

Ryotaro

Japan

Cécile and Damien are very kind and heartwarming couple. I felt at home since first day and staying with other travellers were so nice. This place offered me a great access to nature. The task was simple but many things to learn. Definitely recommendable!

24 days ago

Cécile replied

thank you so much Ryotaro for your comment, it touches my heart. I was very nice meeting you and working with you. I wish you all the best for the future!

Fosca

Italy

Cécile and her family warmly welcomed me into their little corner of paradise. My first solo volunteering trip couldn't have been better. The house had everything I needed, and the work was varied, stimulating, and never too tiring. I had the chance to practice languages a lot (something I really cared about): English with another volunteer and long conversations in French with Cécile. I loved our daily tea with garden fruit, recipe swaps, and shared dinners. Twelve days to truly disconnect and reconnect with nature. Cécile and Damien—keep it up!

3 months ago

Cécile replied

thank you so much Fosca for trusting us and giving so much! It truly was a enriching experience!

Masiel

Bolivia

Cecile and her family were wonderful hosts, kind, respectful, and welcoming. Their home is beautiful and set on a stunning piece of land filled with fruit trees, a vegetable garden, and a variety of plants and flowers. Work hours and days off were always respected, and if a task happened to be more physically demanding, we'd finish earlier. We also shared a few lovely meals together and had many great conversations. :) I learned so much during my stay, and I'm grateful to have contributed my small part to the amazing project they have going on.

3 months ago

Cécile replied

Many thanks Masiel for your comments and your dedication to helping with our project. I loved planted leeks while discovering each other. Precious moments I will always remember...

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