Join a Swedish family in the Loire Valley 🌻


The experience


We are a hard working mom and son creating a sanctuary for people (& animals) who seek tranquility in the beautiful French countryside.
As a former garden designer and a passionate gardener & DIY the task to renovate, re-designing and decorate this historical castle, its guesthouses and gardens has been so full filling.
That is why we now feel ready to invite you who share the same passion for historic buildings and gardens.


What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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

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


What you get

2 days off per week

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

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner French

Between 23 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

Mandatory volunteer introduction video


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Activities & Shift

Activities vary depending on what each and one prefers and feels happy working with.
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Rules

Cleanliness and organisational skills prevail as we have visitors daily 🌼