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Hey Workawayers !!
I'm Dorian, now farmer of medicinal plant in a very green area of France, father of my little girl Eléana. I am interested in healthy lifestyle, community building, permaculture, art, design, non violent communication... In the past I have been traveling as a workawayer in Latine America, contributing to many different projects there. Then I have been hosting in my last place in Ile de Ré and have a great time here welcoming many people in this last project. I moved in the countryside to become producer of medicinal plant three years ago.
I have 6 hectares of land and the farm is connected to a very wide forest and two other organic farm run by our neighbor family so it's like a small village and we see each other all each days, exchanging time, help, ideas, food.. There is always something to do and it is very diverse : some mushroom to hunt, some three to plant, an animal to care about, something to fix, a hands to give, a trip to make to a local venue... There is nothing to be bored and help is more than welcome to build this little oasis, and share good vibes.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Fashion or beauty
Self development
Farming
Animals
Cooking & food
Art & design
Plant care
Writing
Cycling
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Nature
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live and work at the farm so I have most of the time present at the place and you would never be left alone ( but if you need your moment there is plenty of space no problem). There is numerous wild animals and plant you can observe, specially at down or dust : howls, frog, deer, snake, squirrels,...
My professional activities is to grow medicinal and aromatic plant and transform them into herbal tea and other products. I cultivate the plant in the surrounding of the house so you can easily observe and connect with my activity if you want to know more about growing and processing medical plant.
I try to have a good diet made of organic and local grown product, even if I am not strict on anything I don't eat processed food or very sugary things. So I am happy to share recipe of low sugar cake, how to process vegetable for the winter and else ( I am still learning). To resume with I am happy to share what I know about life and learn from others.
This region is very low populated but there is always something to do in the villages around : concert, local festival, outdoor activities, farmer market, especially in the summer season.
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Help
My daily routine consist on caring about the plant I grow, harvesting many different medicinal plant depending on the saison, processing them to make herbal tea and other preparation. This is my business and I am not asking help for that.
However I lake of time for my other projects and I hope you can help me with this ! I have a veggie patch and quite autonomous on veggie during summer. I make my bread and some kefir brew. I improve the house with ecological building techniques. I welcome visitor and make a tour to speak about my activities and medical plant. Also I like to organize event, talk about a movie or musique, pizzas parties and so one. And of course I care about my child when she is here, and the animals. I propose you to follow me on this different activities to learn about my passions. we can also make some project depending on your passion ( art project, building project, food project...). Let's talk about it before you arrive and I will keep you updated on what is going on in the farm at the moment !
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We can offer you a room in the house or a caravan to have your own space.
Concerning the food, some of the meal will be prepared and shared all together and for other meals we will let you use the kitchen on your own. We can discuss that together before you arrive, the schedule evolve with each season as we live connected to the solar circle. I will provide you with fresh vegetable, eggs and grains ( rice, pasta, lentils,... ) all organic. For the rest of the food you would need ( diary, meat/fish, snacks...) you have to buy your own in the market or supermarket.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber that offer a reliable connection even if phone network doesn't work well.
Space for parking camper vans
We have lot of space, and a big barn were motorhomes can fit.
Can possibly accept pets
I have 3 cats and 2 dogs, all sterilized. My dog, Oscar, is a British Setter. He is a bit fearful at first, so he will bark at someone he doesn't know but it is not dangerous at all. Vicky is a female Patou. She is very friendly and need a lot of cuddle. they start to be use to meet new people and new friend dog. We know that for female there is not problem. With male it depends... We love our 3 cats very much also they are fearful of the dog but they have a part of the house for them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
