Builders/skilled folks for Wilderness camp on turquoise lake in Nestor Falls, Canada

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  Description

  I am Scott, I am living off grid on 6 acres of land on a clear blue lake in northern Ontario. I operate an Adventure Retreat business.
  
  During early spring and the fall we build new additions to the land. During the summer we are open for business and require occasional help/ can host skilled and competent forest people.
  
  See specific opportunities below:

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Real backwoods life ;) Its a quiet space to be with nature while not working. You can find me doing yoga and meditation outside of work.
  
  On site there is the opportunity to hike (3km of trails), paddleboard, create more hiking trails, use the boat to fish (lake trout), explore the lake (20km long), practice yoga, meditation.
  
  I would like skilled individuals who have experience living in the forest, enjoy solitude, can drive boats, however with eager and open minded individuals that feel this is a good fit I can instruct on building, mechanical systems, boats etc

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Positions
  (1)-until-July 7, 1-2 weeks, a mechanical individual to work on plumbing and electrical
  (1)-until-July 7, 1-2 weeks, a competent carpenter to complete some existing buildings and create a shop and outhouse. Working with rough sawn wood, operating a sawmill, chainsaw. Creative individuals desired
  Anytime- trail artist, create new trails, develop view points, lookouts, benches etc
  (1)-July 11- August 22- General labour (1) maintenance, firewood, cleaning, laundry, boating supplies in and grocery runs
  (2)-Sept 6-Oct 4 Carpenter or creative, building a artistic cabin, floating cabin, or other
  
  Outside of these times, if you resonate strongly with my profile, and possess building skills and consider yourself creative/artistic please message and we may have opportunities to hire you for new cottages/creative accommodations.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Bring your own tent or contact us and we can make arrangements. There is a 432sf cabin where we will make meals and there is a shower, outhouse as toilet. I will provide food and we will take turns preparing meals and make dinners together. Diet consisting of wild meat and dairy from nearby farms, locally foraged foods where possible.

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  What else ...

  We are located a 20 minute boat ride over the lake and about 1 hour car driving from Kenora, Ontario, the closest town. You can arrive by northland bus from winnipeg 3 days per week, the closest stop is Nestor Falls, about 5 minutes from the boat dock.
  
  In the small town across the lake (Nestor Falls) there are restaurants, bars, convenience stores, hiking trails, sports fields.
  
  Once arrived we don’t leave the land often. You may be required to pickup supplies or we may go together but plan for an immersive time in the woods with a lot of peace and quiet.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We are 20 minutes boat ride across the lake- vans can be parked at the launch

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  6-8 hours

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