📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
La Flotène is a very old farm built in 1346 that was abandoned during 30 years. Each volunteer that took
part of the renovation of the farm were riders, that used to call themselves « Les cavaliers
bâtisseurs » (the builders riders).
This place is lost in the middle of nature, surrounded by fields and is a true horse sanctuary. It is a
meeting point for people passionated by horses, that includes a poney club for children.
💼 What the programme involves
Project :
The association's goal is to restaure different parts of the farm that have been damaged through the
years. They intend to raise people's awareness for environnemental issues through the discovery of old
techniques of growing vegetables. They want people to discover an ignored part of Belgium and to feel
closer to the nature. They tend to favor the intercultural exchanges through the common passion of
horses.
Work :
The volunteers will work with the landlord of the farm and an architect that will teach them old
techniques of building, that respect the environnement. They will help them restaure the farm and keep
up with the work that has already been made to achieve the renovation of the different buildings.
The volunteers will work 4 to 5 hours a day.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will eat and sleep in the house of the person in charge of the project; he will have an
individual room in the house
📍 About the location
The volunteers will stay two weeks, which is the duration of a renovation work camp. They will have free
time on weekends and evenings
Volunteers can ride horses and visit Mons, the Belgian capital of culture. A lot of events are organized in
the area and the host may even drive the volunteers.
ℹ️ Additional information
2 weeks