Join in the outdoors and learn about self-sufficiency in the Ardenne, Belgium

Detalles

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  Descripción

  I live in a little paradise near Gedinne, on the French border, surrounded by forests and meadows. Animals, flowers, and trees surround me all year round. It’s the perfect place for nature lovers. I strive for self-sufficiency, so I devote myself fully to this goal and I am almost completely autonomous.
  
  I am a certified herbalist, a French cuisine chef, a biodynamic farmer, a carpenter, and a teacher of wild and edible plants. I produce medicinal and aromatic herbs, herbal teas, soap, I cook, cut wood, build tiny houses, and I have countless ideas and ongoing learning projects. I love pottery, reading, sharing my knowledge, discovering new things, and exchanging with others. I don’t own a television and I don’t smoke.
  
  My interest in culture led me to travel around the world for one year, seeking meaningful encounters, traditional ways of life, and enriching exchanges. I speak fluent French and English, and a little Dutch.
  
  Since I work part-time outside my property, I am supported by Ariane and Pierre, a dynamic and creative couple in their fifties, who help welcome volunteers. You will therefore share some activities with them from Friday to Sunday. After raising their three boys and developing their garage business, they now aspire to reconnect with nature and human relationships, and they care deeply about nurturing life. Their energy and good mood are contagious.
  
  Your stay with me will be a pleasant and enriching experience in direct contact with nature.
  Looking forward to meeting you,
  Antoine, Ariane, and Pierre.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda en una granja

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Agricultura

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Libros

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Jardinería

  

  Acampada

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Actividades al aire libre
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  A stay at my place is always an opportunity to learn and live many enriching experiences:
  -Through the exchange of knowledge about wildlife and plants, soap making, herbal teas, self-building, and autonomous living.
  -Through practical work by taking care of the property: pruning, planting, harvesting fruits, maintaining fences, huts, ponds, and caring for the sheep.
  -Through cultural and generational exchanges, and shared moments around the fire or during communal meals.
  -Through the occasional visit (on Sundays) of instructors who introduce us to various techniques by sharing their expertise.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  The next two available weeks for stays are from August 25th to September 1st, and from October 27th to November 3rd.
  
  I am looking for help with the general care of the property: pruning, planting, fruit harvesting, maintaining fences, huts, ponds, caring for the sheep, etc. The activities depend on the season.
  
  You should enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather and getting your hands in the soil. Some tasks will be done together, others independently.
  
  I ask for 5 hours of help per day, including meal preparation time, 5 days a week, for a stay of up to 1 week. Arrivals are only on Mondays. Thursday is a free rest day.

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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Fluido
  Holandés: Principiante

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  Alojamiento

  You will stay in a cabin located just a 5-minute walk from my place, which can accommodate up to 3 workawayers. It is also possible to stay with your own tent. If you come alone, you will likely have a pleasant experience with other workawayers.
  
  A wood stove is available to heat the cabin and create a cozy atmosphere. It's often a great opportunity to practice the art of making fire or to learn it for the first time 😉.
  You can enjoy outdoor hot showers thanks to collected rainwater, and I provide you with drinking water in a jar. There is very little electricity, so you’ll need to manage the battery according to your needs. It’s the perfect place to disconnect from the internet and reconnect with nature.
  
  Please bring ecological soap to help preserve the environment and its biodiversity. You will also need waterproof shoes and old work clothes.
  
  Depending on our schedules, some meals will be cooked and shared with me, with Ariane and Pierre, or among yourselves.
  The property is accessible by bus from Gedinne train station, on foot, or by hitchhiking. When possible, we can also come and pick you up by car.

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  Algo más...

  From home, many trails would bring you to marvellous area, such as the Millennium tower (234 steps for a great view) or the beaver pound.
  By car or bike, you could also visit the local brewery, a hawkfarm, a bison ranch, middle-aged castle, the Hans cave, ...
  You are 10 minutes walking (1-2km) from a little shop, a pharmacy, a butchery and a bar. The next little town (Gedinne) is 6 km far away. There is a library, a tourist information center and free WiFi.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  I have a lot of place, campervans and motorhomes are welcome to stay in the middle of nature.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Esmée

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