A CABIN IN THE GARDEN

CODE: SJ/TEEN46

Work:

Dive into the heart of the Citrus association site in Laguépie, where you will take part in the construction of two wooden cabins on stilts that will later host other groups of young people like you, seeking educational and empowering holidays.

Supervised by a professional in carpentry and construction, you will learn how to design lightweight, removable housing. Step by step, while carefully following detailed plans, you will bring these two lovely little chalets to life. These construction mornings will allow you to gain knowledge in design and woodworking. In the association’s beautiful garden, you will also be able to express your gardening talents and take part in its maintenance and in harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables ready to be cooked.

In turns and as a group, you will also be involved in organizing collective life, especially through the kitchen project, where you will prepare tasty seasonal meals for the whole group. This workcamp will be a great opportunity to meet young people from different countries, share daily life with international volunteers on site, exchange about your cultures, and enjoy convivial moments in a natural and peaceful setting.

Accomodation and food

You will stay on the CITRUS association site in shared single-sex tents for 8 to 12 people, with wooden floors and beds. You will have access to composting toilets and solar showers entirely built by previous young volunteers. A washing machine is available for reasonable and organized use. There is no Wi-Fi connection.

You will take part daily in cleaning the facilities and preparing meals. Food choices will be made collectively to ensure a balanced diet based on your tastes, dietary needs, and local seasonal products. Cooking is part of the project just like construction activities.

Location and leisure

Location: Laguépie is located in the green and hilly Quercy-Rouergue region, near the Aveyron gorges, about 100 km northeast of Toulouse, between Albi and Villefranche-de-Rouergue.

Leisure: Afternoons will be dedicated to various leisure and regional discovery activities. You will be able to go hiking, canoeing, visit beautiful medieval villages or historic towns, and of course swim directly in Laguépie in the Viaur River. With the support of the supervision team, you will also be active in proposing activities and entertainment: debates about your favorite movie, local dance introductions from your region, discussions about current issues, karaoke nights, or international quizzes — your ideas are welcome! There will also be the famous international meal, open to everyone, where you will prepare typical dishes from your country or region — a great way to make others travel through food and exchange about intercultural experiences!

Project hosted by

Who has never dreamed of building a cabin in the woods, a place to take shelter for a summer and live a few moments disconnected from daily life and closer to nature and its elements? This time, it will be you — and we’re waiting for you to make this beautiful project come true !

Surrounded by nature and green spaces, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to a project that promotes sustainable practices, social values of community living, and learning multiple skills in a cooperative environment. Citrus invites you to enjoy meaningful holidays full of added value, where participants come to grow, learn, and live in a more responsible way while becoming aware of tomorrow’s challenges. Supported by our supervising team, you will live in the heart of the village of Laguépie, on the site of the Citrus association, and share daily life with our international volunteers present on site.

Directions to meeting point

We will pick you up at Laguépie train station after 2 PM. You can easily take a train from Toulouse Matabiau station, which goes directly to Laguépie in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you need to be picked up at Toulouse airport or Toulouse train station, please inform us in advance. If you come by car, we will be waiting for you after 2 PM.

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