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Odd moments of cold.... as everywhere..... but spring is on the horizon. I'd really appreciate help at this time...especially painting; some fencing, gardens using permaculture, new greenhouse and small pond development. There's always maintenance, firewood gathering, tending to animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn new tool skills- animal husbandry- small town headaches and positives.
This is the rural mid-west; it's a Colorado lifestyle.Help
Just bring a flexible attitude- strange how things can go askew.
All skills will be taught; it's not necessary to have done things before. Expect some heavy lifting.
I will provide everything you will need ( ear/ eye protection, gloves, tools, materials etc ).Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
In your own or in my trailer: power and chemical toilet .... use of house kitchen and bathroom/ shower.
What else ...
The house is clean and tidy. There are no indoor animals. Woodstoves for heating.
There's a very friendly and helpful town and library within walking distance.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Bring a booster so you can access from your residence.
Space for parking camper vans
30 amp service. Water alongside but may not be hose compatible in winter temperatures. Have your own toilet set up ( composting, tent etc ) or I have a chemical toilet you can use ( dump outlet on property ) You're welcome to shower up in the house. Firewood is available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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If one is lucky she also excels in the kitchen with wonderful banana bread… read more
I hope Leons time here added to his arsenal of knowledge in putting things… read more
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She has a lot of patience, she taught us a lot of things to do who made this experience with her incredible ! A lot of animals to deal with ! :)
She always has stories to tell, great humor, beautiful person !!!!! So if you get the chance to work with her DO IT !!!
Thanks again Gillian for everything !!!!
My experience was absolutely fantastic!
The work was varied (animal care, landscaping, painting, running errands in town) and not difficult. Gillian is great at explaining what… read more
I hope see you again in soon.
Both made an effort to get through being out their comfort zones with the new activities ( up on… read more
I would recommend him as a helper with any host.... especially… read more
They also got to put their riding skills to work for a friend by working her horses to help keep them in shape.
Good company; prodigious appetites ; intense board-game… read more
I had the most amazing time at her place. I learnt how to do so many things that I hadn't done before. ' Proudest moment was building a tin wall for the dog house. I wasnt so proud of screwing my glove to the wall.
Gillian is an incredible lady, she knows so much… read more