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CATFARM COMMUNITY

LET'S ALL BE COOL CAT'S

WHAT IS THE CATFARM COMMUNITY?

Located on a farm on the outskirts of a medieval village, less than one hour drive from lively Montpellier, the Catfarm plays host to an ever-changing array of creatives that want to go beyond dreaming and start doing!

The Catfarm is an off-grid community of travelers, (digital) nomads, artists, healers, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven people with the will to explore an alternative lifestyle closer to nature. Armed with old knowledge, instant communication, miraculous technology, and sheer strength of will, we hope to inspire all social classes to switch to a more respectful way of living in this high-speed changing world.

We merge people’s skills to develop projects, trainings, events, and hope to flourish into a self-sufficient paradise. Together, through sharing our knowledge openly in a place of safety we can make anything possible. We invite you to join us in building a bright and fulfilling future.

Values

COMMUNITY

CREATIVITY

SUSTAINABILITY

We work and live together with a dynamic based on sharing, love, respect and understanding for each other.

We use art and non-formal methods to find new and different solutions

We live off-grid and consider our ecological footprint to reduce our impact on the planet

HOW WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER

Staying together and having a sense of community and connection to others is important to us. You will have plenty of time to talk, laugh and meet people. To strengthen our bond with others we emphasise the importance of sharing. Every morning we have a community meeting where everyone has the chance to tell the community how they are feeling. Also, we organise sharing circles where each individual has the opportunity to develop on a topic and express themselves. At times, we also run women and men circles to create a sense of sister and brotherhood by creating safe spaces for individuals to comfortably open up about their emotions and views of the world. 

We also enjoy having silent moments and connect with ourselves so we welcome the cats with interest in meditation or healing to run workshops on these topics, guided meditation sessions, and Moon celebrations.

We encourage everyone to organise activities and other kinds of workshops like up-cycling, nutrition, painting, yoga, dance, or any other topic that you love. We love empowering people and welcome you to share your passion with the community <3

2 MONTHS LONGER SUMMER

The Catfarm sits amongst wide open spaces near the seaside and just 30 km away from Montpellier’s liveliness. The land allows off-grid living and has the potential for a permaculture system to be put in place. It is a social laboratory and artsy playground for designing new ways of living in harmony with nature and with each other. There is a lot of maintenance work to be done on this French farmhouse as well as freedom for your own creative direction once you spend some time with us and understand the dynamic and vision of the community.

The thick castle-style walls of the house provide solid foundations and plenty of existing character oozing inspiration. It is a place where a community can thrive together, whilst working towards achieving sustainability through creative collaboration, love and dedication.

CATFARM SEASONS

MARCH & APRIL

Opening of the New Season – We start applying the new structure developed in winter and receive a new group of cats

MAY - SEPTEMBER

Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges or Trainings * and continuation of usual activities and projects + Summer Season – Here the community is with its highest rate of volunteers

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

The number of cats decreases and we slowly prepare for the cold winter. Time to reflect on what has happened since the start of the season and plan for next year

DECEMBER, JANUARY & FEBRUARY

The winter cats are cocooning and we re-structure the place while developing new projects for the rest of the seasons. The number of people at Catfarm is at its lowest

ERASMUS + YOUTH EXCHANGES // If you are planning to visit during these events, have in mind that the place will be full of around 40 people. Also, the priority of the community is on hosting the participants so you will be directly involved in it while continuing your projects. We expect a collaboration between volunteers and Youth Exchange participants. Dates & more info >

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It is a place where a community can thrive together, whilst working towards achieving sustainability through creative collaboration, love and dedication.

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Please contact us by mail before dropping by!

VOLUNTEER
QUESTIONS

community@catfarm.net

MAIL

hello@catfarm.net

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INFORMATION

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ADDRESS

Catfarm
699 Cabrolous
34560 Poussan
France

Bank details

Catfarm Education

IBAN: FR76 4255 9100 0008 0249 9621 927
BIC: CCOPFRPPXXX