{"id":11665,"date":"2025-12-05T01:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T00:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/?p=11665"},"modified":"2025-12-08T00:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T23:31:02","slug":"spring-week-with-a-rocha-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/en\/spring-week-with-a-rocha-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring week with A Rocha Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26 April &#8211; 2 May 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to spend an active, friendly and rewarding week in a beautiful setting? Do you enjoy working in a team, are you interested in discovering the work of A Rocha and experiencing ways of living that are more respectful of nature?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and join us for this participatory work camp, led by the motivated and welcoming team of our friends at A Rocha Netherlands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11516 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-281x500.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-203x360.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-844x1500.jpg 844w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_122017-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The week will be divided between volunteering on the estate (outdoor maintenance work, DIY, gardening, various odd jobs, but also indoor work, depending on the weather) and more recreational activities exploring the wonderful natural surroundings of Les Courmettes, with several themed walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activities are designed so that everyone can participate according to their abilities and possibilities. Whether you are in great shape or less active, there is something for everyone. Young and old are welcome, as are families with teenagers or young adults!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our friends from A Rocha Netherlands are returning to Les Courmettes for the sixth year running, bringing with them their good humour and infectious enthusiasm! This trip is an opportunity to strengthen the ties between our two organisations, but also to welcome anyone who wants to discover A Rocha and Les Courmettes and enjoy an unforgettable human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pr\u00e9paration de pizzas dans la cuisine des Courmettes\" class=\"wp-image-11505\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:567px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_185735-1500x844.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note that this trip will involve a lot of English&#8230; and Dutch. It will therefore be useful to understand at least a little of one of these languages in order to get the most out of the exchanges during this week (even though the Courmettes team is, of course, French-speaking!).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indicative programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morning Bible study sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participatory work projects (half-day sessions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature outings (walks to ponds, oak trails, nearby plateaus and forests, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free time to explore the surrounding area (the village of Tourrettes, hilltop villages, the seaside, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Festive and convivial evenings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/P1120315-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Vacances aux Courmettes\" class=\"wp-image-11507 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual membership fee for A Rocha France<\/strong> (compulsory): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helloasso.com\/associations\/a-rocha-france\/adhesions\/adhesion-annuelle-a-a-rocha-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u20ac5\/adult on HelloAsso<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full board and activities on site<\/strong> (price per person for the week):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20ac220 \u2013 Dormitory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20ac245 \u2013 Double or shared bedroom without bathroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20ac330 \u2013 Double or shared ensuite bedroom <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20ac390 \u2013 Single bedroom without bathroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20ac440 \u2013 Single ensuite bedroom <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20ac170 \u2013 Camping: For camping enthusiasts, it is also possible to bring your own tent, but it can still be chilly at this time of year, so bring a warm sleeping bag!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Discounts for families and possibility to stay as a companion if not participating in the work projects.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To register, please complete the form below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc7S-6F1-Hf7hhUggEwKYEIXhys85ZLPHm81C7ZOzhHPlIIcg\/viewform\" style=\"background-color:#0097ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To confirm your registration, please pay the deposit of \u20ac150 per adult by bank transfer (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RIB-ARF-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RIB\/IBAN<\/a>), by cheque made payable to A Rocha France, or via HelloAsso using the button below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helloasso.com\/associations\/a-rocha-france\/evenements\/sejour-a-rocha-pays-bas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pay the deposit on HelloAsso<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrival on Sunday from 4pm, departure on Saturday morning after breakfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals are organic, vegetarian or with reasonable amounts of meat or fish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be invited to help with the washing up in a friendly and convivial atmosphere!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please bring clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheets and duvets are provided (except when camping) but not towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buildings are located at an altitude of 850 metres, so it can still be cool at this time of year. Please bring warm clothing for the evenings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-6 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"11530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180502_105715-270x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11530\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"11524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0211-1-270x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11524\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"11532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180501_153728-270x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11532\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"11522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A-Rocha-Pays-bas-aux-Courmettes-1-270x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A-Rocha-Pays-bas-aux-Courmettes-1-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A-Rocha-Pays-bas-aux-Courmettes-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A-Rocha-Pays-bas-aux-Courmettes-1-1024x1021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A-Rocha-Pays-bas-aux-Courmettes-1-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A-Rocha-Pays-bas-aux-Courmettes-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A-Rocha-Pays-bas-aux-Courmettes-1.jpg 1473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"11526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20180504_121949-270x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11526\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"11528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/P1120643-270x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11528\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Address and contact details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Domaine des Courmettes<br>4500 route des Courmettes<br>06140 Tourrettes-sur-Loup<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courmettes.com\/en\/other-information\/access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:courmettes@arocha.org\">courmettes@arocha.org<\/a> | 04 92 11 02 32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">Would you like to enjoy Les Courmettes for a little longer? 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