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14 May 2024
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Description
10 acre non commercial hobby farm, organic vegetables, apples, ornamental gardens. An interesting array of buildings from wood sheds to brick house to log barns, greenhouse, stable and stone walls. Located in the north-west end of Ottawa - close to Carp Village.
Beautiful, peaceful location (forest on one side, river on the other)Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get guidance in working with new skills or be left independent to go at a project alone (if that suits you).
You are invited/encouraged to take on creative/artwork projects that enhance the natural beauty of this space and land.
Fair bit of local community involvement here. from potluck suppers to music evenings.Help
Looking for helpers who are passionate about life, health conscious, Safe, caring and enjoy making a meaningful contribution in the community. Love hosting creative, fun people.
TASKS:
- taking care of vegetable gardens, perennial ornamental gardens and fruit trees
- compost prep,
- care of hens
- firewood,
- Carpentry projects, fixing fences, light renovations
- outbuilding maintenanceLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You get to share this smoke free house and enjoy your own furnished room. Large eat in kitchen.
Heated by wood stove. Pleasant outside garden spaces.What else ...
There is a guitar, piano, yoga and good food.
Wellness and cultural activity in the local area: Saturday farmers market, artist tours, forest, river, beach, great sunsets.
You are welcome to use the bicycles for touring and enjoy the Carp river behind the farm in the Canoe.
Love sharing cooking/food, exploring outdoors. field trips to local rivers, townships, cultural events.
The bus to carp runs only on Wednesday. Otherwise there is good service to kanata, which is 15 minutes from the Farm.
35 mins drive from downtown Ottawa.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Starlink. 100Mbps +
Space for parking camper vans
up for discussion
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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