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(english spoken; ik spreek nederlands; ich spreche deutsch; je parle français)
Do you like the "Silence of Wild Nature"? You are welcome to "workaway" on my little former farm, in the midst of forests and mountains, close to a natural lake in the mediterranean climate. Since 2019, I have been a certified life coach, counselling people especially in dealing with unpleasant emotions. This and my training programs are being marketed online.
Also since I moved to this place, a small organic vegetable, fruit & herbal garden has been started. So there is garden work to be done and/or you might teach me some wordpress skills.
I'm a Dutchman born in 1962, who wanted to live in France since he was 25 years old. My mission is to cultivate compassion with all beings in this world.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The house is in an area where the French are open-minded and relaxed with foreigners. I've searched for 3,5 years to find this beautiful place. If you would be interested, I would love to share with you my enthusiasm for the theory and practice of buddhism and meditation, music and science, including neuropsychology, trauma healing, and much more.
Ton is my Dutch first name. We can speak Dutch, English, German or French. I'm fluent in Dutch, good in English, quite good in German and French; I'd gladly help you practice your languages every now and then!
Help
GARDEN + HOUSE
You can help shape this little paradise for yourself and others who come after you. You are most welcome to help with:
> gardening (improve upon the original garden);
> permaculture (there are 2 hectares that need maintenance);
> clothes repairs (there is a good sewing machine, but I lack the skills)
> general maintenance tasks.
ONLINE
Also, I run a personal website. Teaching me some new Wordpress skills would be very welcome.
Helping 25 hours a week would be a fair rate, but you can do more when you’re enjoying yourself.
I understand that some Workawayers are very short of money. If needed, I can support you with your travel expenses.
Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
A large, simple room of your own with two beds. Alternatively a ‘sleeping hut’ out on the terrain. Or bring your own camper, or tent.
Sharing the kitchen, bathroom and wifi.
Sharing the terrace, garden and beautiful natural surroundings, in a very nice climate.
What else ...
Twenty minutes walking distance there is a silent lake, where you can enjoy the pure water.
Half an hour walking away, and half an hour biking away, you'll find little French villages with a bar, a post office, a grocery shop, and more.
All around the place are woods where nature reigns, where other animals like wild boar, birds and insects live, and where you can walk and become empowered by nature.
For other trips and visits, there are plenty of possibilities within 1 hour driving distance.
Are there any contra-indications? Yes, there are. But let me also put them in a positive way:
> in winter, you'd be fine in a cold sleeping room with warm duvets and a warm water bottle - a farm does not have the luxury of city life
> in summer, you'd be fine in a non-air conditioned room (but in a house with thick walls)
> you are fine with "farm hygiene", and want to make friends with spiders and bugs, and be at ease with some dust or dirt
> you are fine with a rather remote place
> you are conscious about preventing spoilage (of water, food, etc.) or damage
> you are fine with discussions, social talk and a light-hearted atmosphere every now and then
> you are fine just as well with limited conversation with me, when I'm in a period of retiring myself
> you are good at entertaining yourself with writing, meditation, books or films (the internet here is excellent... )
> you are happy with my alter ego Antonio preparing meals, where it will be mostly vegetarian and vegan
> you are understanding when the host wants certain things done in his particular way
> you are not afraid of dinosaurs; this is a many millions years old land, and we must expect Tyrannosaurus Rex to roam around here
So, if you are interested in such an experience and exchange, please send me a message now.
I'd love to chat with you about what YOU want out of this adventure, and how we can make this work for you, me, and the project.
Alrighty? I'll react as fast as I can. Promise.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Me too, I work from home online. The internet connection is more than OK: we now have glass fibre = high speed connection.
Space for parking camper vans
A little bit closer or farther away from my house - there are good options, and there is electricity too.
Can possibly accept pets
There is my cat Charlotte who can be quite territorial to other cats, and afraid of dogs. But after some accommodation time, she goes well with other pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Ton is an absolutely interesting, kind, and funny person. He made sure I felt at home and felt comfortable. I found not just a place to learn new things but a peaceful rhythm, and a kindness, to feel myself wrapped… read more
Important to mention: Ton (aka AnTonio:)) cooks very, very tasty meals !!! Merciiii!
This time the weather in the south of France showed a side that I had never experienced before (which is probably due… read more
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Ton is an absolutely interesting, kind, and funny person. He made sure I felt at home and felt comfortable. I found not just a place to learn new things but a peaceful rhythm, and a kindness, to feel myself wrapped… read more
Important to mention: Ton (aka AnTonio:)) cooks very, very tasty meals !!! Merciiii!
This time the weather in the south of France showed a side that I had never experienced before (which is probably due… read more
The mountain views from his place are breathtaking . It’s around half an hours walk to the nearest little village with a tobacco and grocery shop, pharmacy and cafe( where I went to get the occasional burger).
I enjoyed my 10 days at Ton’s place. The only minor… read more
Ton is a creative and… read more
I would love to come back at some
time :)
Arigato ;) Peace and… read more
The… read more
Le Buis was quite easy to find and to reach by hitchhiking. It is up in the mountains, and the view is exceptional!
The "à faires" Ton gave me were mostly garden work: cutting grass and clearing the area around trees, moving twigs and cutten grass… read more
I spent a week living chez Ton and appreciated experiencing his way of living. He cooked tasty vegetarian food all week, and treated me to a… read more
She helped out wonderfully in what… read more
Besides, Shelley was good company: we had very nice exchanges, as she is both wise, wild and full of joy. This way, I’ve… read more
Overall I can say that this was a great learning opportunity. I loved experiencing life in a small hamlet (with only 4 houses in Le Buis, one couldn’t exactly call it a… read more
If you ever need a sensible and sensitive person around, make sure you invite Rabie. متشكر اوي (Many thanks, this should mean... Pardon… read more
I needed to adapt my habits around meals a bit to adopt to his quirks, which was fine.
Wishing him good luck at pursuing a career as a massage therapist!
Yet when she chose my place to stay for a couple of days that turned into a week and a half, she gave a lot of zeal and energy to this “rest”. She clearly had experience with vegetable gardening and helped out wonderfully in what is… read more
Furthermore, she was very good company, and we had beautiful conversations and interactions, from which I learned a lot.
All in all, Jacqueline is just one… read more
Besides, Sandra was good company: we could have great conversations, she was… read more
