Description
A unique property for a unique experience! It is one of the very rare earthships in Quebec province, built 40 years ago by a visionary and lovingly renovated by us for 15 years. A paradise where we have lived full time for the past 7 years, a wonderful place fully equipped for your daily life!
A stunning place to disconnect from the system in order to better reconnect with nature while discovering the various aspects of self-sufficiency, 2023 style. A fabulouse homestead located on a quiet row in a charming village and a "hidden treasure" region which is full of outdoor attractions and mountain landscapes to discover! 20 minutes from the Massif du Sud.
UNIQUE
It is an atypical house full of charm and comfort, very organic with its interior entirely made of stones and wood. You will sleep underground or in a greenhouse, take your shower inside, near the lavender or, in summer, outside surrounded by kiwi plants. In season, you'll have the pleasure to harvest vegetables from the garden, eggs in the henhouse & tons of berries...
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
On the approximately 60,000 sq. Ft. carefully landscaped lot, several spaces offer as many places to enhance your stay. In winter : sliding, building forts, etc. In summer : gazebo, outdoor fireplace, hammock, greenhouse and children's corner with trampoline, climbing structure, swing and mini tree house.
OFF-GRID AND ECOLOGICAL
True to the spirit of the earthships, it is a off-grid house that runs on solar panels and rainwater. An ideal place to discover all aspects of an ecological home, from water harvesting and sound management, to dry toilets, solar and wood water heaters, and of course, food self-sufficiency.
Come relax and disconnect, in every sense of the word!
FACILITIES
• Wood heating (only) with the wood stove equipped with an oven
• Gas stove with oven
• Solar and wood-fired water heaters (hot water is not always immediately available at the tap)
• Indoor and outdoor showers
• Dry toilets (main outside, back-up inside)
• No television or dishwasher
• Loft-style layout, without private bedroom
SERVICES PROVIDED
• Unlimited High speed WiFi (35 mbps)
• Cellular network
• 110 v current to recharge your equipment
• Wood for heating and outdoor fire
• Potable water
• Complete bedding and linens
• House fully equipped for cooking
• Large collection of books about homesteading and self sufficiency
• Lots of books and games for children
ACTIVITIES
Here, in the beautiful and mountainous region of Chaudière Appalaches, you can practice your favorite hobbies away from the crowds. Before your stay, we send you a long list of activities of which here is a small overview. Without forgetting rest and activities on site!
WINTER ACTIVITIES
The region is renowned for its exceptional snow conditions with one of the best snow conditions in Quebec!
• 10 minutes from the house, 2 beautiful trails in the forest lead to observation towers and magnificent viewpoints.
• 20 minutes away, Massif du sud ski resort: downhill skiing, snowboarding and 2 snow parks with more than 20 modules.
• 20 minutes away, Massif du Sud Regional Park: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fatbike, ski touring / ski hok, special activities, etc.
• 30 minutes away, Parc régional des Appalaches: 70 km of snowshoe trails, dog sledding, snow scooter (with or without your dog), fatbike.
• 25 minutes away, Daaquam outfitter (snowmobile, winter quad, dog sledding)
• 40 minutes away, Mont Original ski resort: very family-friendly for downhill skiing and tubing, also on-site snowshoe trails and cross-country skiing.
• Snowmobile: on our row (a dead end road of 8/10 km) and dedicated trails # 55 a few kilometers away.
• Ice fishing
WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Parents will appreciate being able to let the children play outside in peace. Something to create memorable family memories!
• On site: sliding, walking in the forest, building igloos, outdoor fire, looking for animal tracks, rest!
• In the village (4 km): hebertism trail in the forest (free access), large slide with view of the mountains, skating rink with recreation chalet and equipment loan, trails in the forest, playground.
• 20 minutes away, resorts and parks offer a host of activities (see above)
SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
• Walking and hiking, biking (cycling and single track), canoeing, fishing, swimming in the river, spa: from the chalet or a short distance away, there is no shortage of activities and we will be happy to tell you about them!
• The Massif du Sud and Appalaches regional parks also offer various activities and events (mycology, geocaching, etc.). And a pleasant garden of medicinal and edible plants awaits you on the heights of the village.
• On site, take advantage of the surrounding nature to relax. Hammock, land, outdoor fireplace and gazebo are there for your enjoyment.
PERFECT FOR FAMILIES
• The row lends itself well to a walk in the countryside, on foot or by bike. In the village, 4 km away, a fitness trail (free access) combines with a pleasant walk in the forest, not far from the playground and water games.
• At the Massif du sud, other activities will delight young and old alike (long obstacle course, swimming in the river, etc.).
•And in Lac-Etchemin, the EcoParc's games and water slides are perfect for a day in the water.
• Miller Zoo and Woodoolipark amusement park 45 minutes away.
