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Update: We are full until June when we have space for one person.
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Spaces that may be available are: a small loft room that is accessible by a short ladder, or a loft bed above our yoga room. And sometimes other bedrooms when people go away.
Top skills we are looking for:
- Cooking/cleaning
- gardening.
- Help with renovation projects (finishing a basement bathroom.)
Note: We don't always book people many months in advance, we prefer to wait until closer to the start dates so we can see how much space we have. Some people here stay longer than they initially planned so we don't always know the timing of openings long in advance.
If you would like to help, please let us know your range of availability and preferred length of stay.
We are an 11-person vegetarian community house in Toronto. My name is Steve and living here is also Jeff (from Hong Kong), Luke (from Canada/Africa), Swetha and her brother Shreyas (from India), Kamilla (Philippines/ Canada), David from Germany, Charlotte, Vishal and Karma (all from Canada), plus shorter term work exchanger(s). Languages spoken in the house include English, French, German, Hindi, Urdu, Swahili, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, and Mandarin.
Toronto is a great place to visit with vibrant neighbourhoods, bike-friendly streets, lots of festivals, farmers' markets, waterfront parks and an island park you can reach by ferry. etc. The house is placed close to transit and has wonderful biking lanes.
We are looking for people who are either older (our house is mostly made up of people in their mid 20's, 30's, 40's, early 60's) or those in their early 20's who already have some experience living independently.
We are especially open to people who are keen to try a vegetarian or vegan diet and interested in spiritual activities like meditation, chanting, yoga. We are a spiritually-focused house. Many of us practice a faith of one form or another.
We typically make daily vegan meals (feasts) and often a breakfast or other preparations. We typically shop at farmers' markets and food co-ops.
We also have an environmental focus -- we are into natural building, avoiding plastic packaging and products, eating vegetarian or vegan, and not wearing/using chemically-scented products.
Are you OK with a chemical-free home? i.e: no perfumes, or scented soups, or shampoos? Unless natural and organic.
Includes high-speed internet, house phone and laundry soap. We have guest bikes available. To support a peaceful atmosphere, we are looking for those wanting to live without the distraction or temptation of TV and radio, cigarettes and alcohol.
We are located on a quiet street (1 block from the subway and very close to downtown). We have a large tree-shaded front porch and back deck. Our three-storey house has eight bedrooms, a guest room and four bathrooms (soon to be five). We have an infrared cedar sauna and workshop in the basement.
Ecological features include using Bullfrog Power (green energy provider), front load washing machine, clothes lines for drying, low flush toilets, efficient fireplace insert where on cool nights we can burn scrap wood, a vegetable garden, and a low-on-the-food-chain vegetarian/vegan kitchen with an emphasis on organics and locally-grown foods.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cultural exchange and learning about community living. People will learn about vegan cuisine, environmental food choices and maybe also renovation of an old house, yoga and gardening.
Help
We looking for about 22 hours per week in exchange for a sunny room, full use of the house and basic food ingredients. Typically it could be about 4 hours per weekday and two hours on the weekend. The timing of work is flexible.
There is often some renovation projects on the go for work exchangers that are interested in those skills. And there is garden work most of the year (planting, watering, weeding, harvesting).
There is also cleaning and stuff to make in the kitchen. You can cook a full meal for the entire house, help others cook, or just make single shared items such as soup, hummus, muffins, etc. Our shared food is cooked from scratch, so the more help we get the better we all eat. :-) We can provide some training.
We also have a webpage and youtube channel. We can use help with writing articles, creating videos of community life, cooking, building, and documenting basic house guidelines.
Other possibilities include leading a yoga session, teaching French (if you know that language), art, and crafts, sewing or gardening.
Languages
Languages spoken
Bengali (Bangla): Fluent
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
French: Intermediate
Swahili (Kiswahili): Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are always looking for Language exchange if you were willing to conduct a class.
Accommodation
Small bedroom or guest/meditation room. Sometimes housemates go away and more rooms become available.
What else ...
Our home is bug-free.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We generally have a good high speed wifi connection but a lot of people in the house are using it. You can also connect directly with ethernet.
Space for parking camper vans
You would need to park on the street and buy a parking pass which is about $25 per week. There is also a church on the street with a monthly parking rate.
Can possibly accept pets
Please check in with us. We currently have a cat living on the 3rd floor of the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
About 4 hours per day 5 days a week, maybe a couple hours on the weekend cooking and/or cleaning
Host ref number: 289283348265
Feedback (44)
6 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Staying at this workaway was such a unique experience. I was there for 3 weeks and got to live in the yurt on the roof which was a lot cosier than it sounds! I was also fortune enough to get one of the best views of the Toronto skyline. My typical day included emptying the dish washer or hand washing dishes, helping prepare the big lunch feast… read more
2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ramachandran) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and I actually got what exactly I was looking for, a cultural exchange. This place is a mix of people from different backgrounds, but they are a family here. I got an opportunity to understand various things about Canadian lifestyle, learn to cook some amazing dishes and above all I got to learn about… read more
18 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Muireann ) for host
I stayed here for two months and I absolutely loved it!
It was such a treat to become part of this lovely multicultural community and to meet so many new friends. I truly enjoyed spending time with the long-termers, the workawayers and the house friends, who all welcomed me with open arms and treated me like family.
I will definitely remember… read more
It was such a treat to become part of this lovely multicultural community and to meet so many new friends. I truly enjoyed spending time with the long-termers, the workawayers and the house friends, who all welcomed me with open arms and treated me like family.
I will definitely remember… read more
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6 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Staying at this workaway was such a unique experience. I was there for 3 weeks and got to live in the yurt on the roof which was a lot cosier than it sounds! I was also fortune enough to get one of the best views of the Toronto skyline. My typical day included emptying the dish washer or hand washing dishes, helping prepare the big lunch feast… read more
2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ramachandran) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and I actually got what exactly I was looking for, a cultural exchange. This place is a mix of people from different backgrounds, but they are a family here. I got an opportunity to understand various things about Canadian lifestyle, learn to cook some amazing dishes and above all I got to learn about… read more
18 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Muireann ) for host
I stayed here for two months and I absolutely loved it!
It was such a treat to become part of this lovely multicultural community and to meet so many new friends. I truly enjoyed spending time with the long-termers, the workawayers and the house friends, who all welcomed me with open arms and treated me like family.
I will definitely remember… read more
It was such a treat to become part of this lovely multicultural community and to meet so many new friends. I truly enjoyed spending time with the long-termers, the workawayers and the house friends, who all welcomed me with open arms and treated me like family.
I will definitely remember… read more
1 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aris & Aran) for host
Staying with the community was such a wonderful experience. Although i only stayed for three weeks, i was able to grasp a little bit of the values of the house and its residents. I felt I was in a very peaceful and healthy environment and embraced since the first moment I arrived.
Everyone of the members is so different and multicultural as… read more
Everyone of the members is so different and multicultural as… read more
13 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan was a top notch work exchanger. He was always eager to help out and diligent about completing his tasks. He was up for anything, and undeterred by bad weather or waking up early (for several weeks he woke up super early to walk a puppy we were taking care of). He was also good at finding things that needed doing and was able to work… read more
(Excellent
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8 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
Staying here wasn't just a fun experience or a place to stay on my travels - it was life changing. Steve has created and hosts an incredibly special place that I really can't say enough praise for. The house itself is beautiful. The energy and the culture is magnetic. The long-term residents are truly amazing people - kind, interesting, well… read more
19 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
I was very nervous heading alone to Toronto but staying at this place was near perfect, such a wide array of welcoming interesting people with hobbies they're pretty happy to have you involved in, I went to comedy shows, did yoga, arranged techno night, went on walks and museums. The work was nice, I was mainly sous cheffing (cutting onions but… read more
4 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (ColeMac)
Cole was a top notch helper at our community house in Toronto in Dec 2022. He was always keen to help out. From cleaning up after meals (without being asked) to helping outside on renovation projects in cold weather. And he picks up skills very quickly. He doesn't like standing around. He was also very polite and mature and engaged. We played many… read more
(Excellent
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7 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (ColeMac) for host
Best wishes to the readers of these texts ~
I stayed here for over half a month and had such amazing experiences!
This was a community full of love and kind-heartedness for all ~ a vast treasure trove of all things wonderful!
Being involved in these homes you will be destined for development, as you may explore the inner artist in all who reside… read more
I stayed here for over half a month and had such amazing experiences!
This was a community full of love and kind-heartedness for all ~ a vast treasure trove of all things wonderful!
Being involved in these homes you will be destined for development, as you may explore the inner artist in all who reside… read more
16 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laetitia) for host
I spent 3 weeks with them in January 2022 but I continued to see them during my 2 month trip in Toronto. Cooking there is a dream, everything is available, the meals are excellent, everyone cooks in turn. Since there are people of all ages and cultures, it is extremely enriching to talk with each member of the community. They are all exceptional… read more
16 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laetitia)
Laetitia was an amazing helper at our community house in Toronto. She is a great cook, especially Korean-style food. She also helped around the house including with some renovation. She is very mature for her age, very friendly, generous, and great fun to be around. We definitely recommend her.
(Excellent
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18 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thaïs) for host
I stayed at this community for 6 weeks in March 2021 and it was such a great experience ! It was my first time in a vegan community and I was able to learn so many interesting things about vegan food and improve my cooking skills as well !
Everybody was really welcoming at the house and showed me they different way of cooking. It’s a good place to… read more
Everybody was really welcoming at the house and showed me they different way of cooking. It’s a good place to… read more
19 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I stayed here in early 2021 from January 4 to February 19. The people here are very friendly, the house itself is nice and clean, and I learned to cook and bake: I used to only know how to make fried eggs and scrambled eggs, but now I can bake vegan chocolate muffins. What a great learning experience! It was lovely to chat with everyone in the… read more
20 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Trevor) for host
Steve's place is a real gem in the city. It is definity a unique experience that you will be hard pressed to find anything close to, anywhere in or near the Toronto area! Kind people, great food and an amazing sense of community. If you are interested in healthy vegan food, construction projects, and a shared eco conscious, community environment,… read more
16 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Igor) for host
It was my first experience as a workawayer and also the first living in a vegetarian / vegan community. Steve is kind and polite, always on the lookout if you are doing something you feel good.
I had the opportunity to meet amazing people from different parts of the world. The exchange of cultures, languages, and learning was very good in these… read more
I had the opportunity to meet amazing people from different parts of the world. The exchange of cultures, languages, and learning was very good in these… read more
31 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (SAANTAASH) for host
experience at veggie house was amazing, steve manages it very nice and easy, he is an excellent host very calm and polite person i have come across, i had a chance to meet people from different parts of world during my stay there, we did cook and share amazing meals too it was a great experience. the great thing to appreciate is having a vegan… read more
31 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (SAANTAASH)
Santosh was a big help to us during our main floor renovation. He also helped in the kitchen a lot. He was a hard worker and never a complaint. Also very friendly. We can definitely recommend him.
(Excellent
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31 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloé & Antoine)
We were blessed to have Chloé and Antoine stay with us. They were a big help and joined in all aspects of our community. Chloe did lots of sewing projects for us. Antoine worked on our bikes and rebuild our bike trailer in wood! They also helped in the kitchen and other things. We can highly recommend them.
(Excellent
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24 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashleigh)
Ashleigh stayed at our community house in 2016. She is a very good-natured, wonderful person and helped a lot around the house. Everyone here enjoyed the time they spent with her. She communicates by lip-reading, and is very good at it, you just need to make sure she can see your lips when you are speaking.
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ashleigh) for host
I am truly absolutely so late with leaving feedback. I was so lucky to be able to stay in Steve's lovely community and home back in January of 2016. I know that was two years ago, and I'm deeply ashamed I'm just now leaving feedback - but this place and these beautiful people are too amazing for me not to. Steve welcomed me with open arms, the… read more
24 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur & Marina)
Arthur and Marina were wonderful people and excellent workers. They were also fun-loving and we played some games with them on some of the evenings. They got along great with everyone here and we invited them back for a 2nd visit. Arthur helped a lot by creating some drawings in Sketch-up for our new kitchen plans. Marina helped mostly with… read more
(Excellent
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15 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Arthur & Marina) for host
Marina and I have been during almost 3 weeks at Steve’s house. From the first day we feel all the good vibes and the happyness present in this house. Share the meals with the different people, from everywhere in the world, was very interesting and inspiring. The yoga classes with Swetha were perfect. The different dishes from everyone were so good… read more
16 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Home away from home, very nice people and truly a Community ! The food was the best :) and with the bike (they have plenty bikes available) you can ride to all the cool spots in Toronto. Definitly the best workaway i had until now.
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was an excellent work exchanger. He is a good communicator and always checks in about the hours he is available (he needs to teach German online for an hour or so on some days). He was an great assistant, very patient, and always stuck around until the work was finished. He was great about clean up. Daniel is also very friendly.
(Excellent
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4 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)
Philipp staying with us last year in the Spring and helping out in many ways. Thank you Philipp!
(Excellent
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23 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host
I had a nice time at the vegan house with delicious vegan meals. During my stay we worked in the garden and built a place for parking the bicycles. I enjoyed the stay in Steve's community house. The people were all friendly and we had good conversations.
4 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pennie )
Pennie was an excellent work exchanger. She was very friendly and was a big help around the house doing everything from teaching yoga to painting, gardening and cooking.
(Excellent
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29 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pennie ) for host
What a wonderful and welcoming community house. Steve is kind and helpful, and the house is full of lovely people and really well organised. Thank you so much for my short time with you all.
10 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (carmenaraq) for host
It was a huge pleasure to be part of the community for some weeks. Steve and the other people living there have created a wonderful environment, peaceful and inspiring. The house is beautiful, and I've met so much interesting and lovely people during my stay. I helped mostly with the cooking, which I loved, especially being able to share the food… read more
6 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dessana)
Dessana stayed in our vegan community house last year. She was an excellent guest and very helpful in the kitchen and around the house. She was upbeat and friendly and an excellent dancer. We can definitely recommend her.
(Excellent
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17 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Juliane) for host
I had a great time and a beautiful experience staying at Steve's house! I helped in the kitchen cooking and baking vegan food for everyone in the community and cleaned dishes. We even filmed a video making sauerkraut. The work was fun and I enjoyed sharing dishes and having dinner together. Steve is very nice and always made sure everything is… read more
5 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonja & Chris)
It was a pleasure and honour to have Sonja stay with us. She is top notch worker and helped out with many aspect of the house from cooking and cleaning to renovation work. She is very dependable and works well independently or with others. We shared many nice lunches and dinners. She was an excellent cook and created many delicious vegan meals for… read more
(Excellent
)
21 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sonja & Chris) for host
This was a fantastic first experience to have on workaway! I had wonderful six weeks in Toronto and enjoyed my time in the house and with its constantly changing people. I helped with some renovation work, did some cleaning and mostly I prepared food in the kitchen, which was my favourite thing to do. I also organised a big easter brunch and a… read more
5 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Evelien)
Evelien was an amazing person and worker. I can highly recommend her. She was always keen to work and took on renovation projects no problem. She was also very helpful in the kitchen and with cleaning. She needed very little instruction and worked well independently or with others. She is very social and fit in well with everyone in the house. And… read more
(Excellent
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29 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Evelien) for host
What a wonderful place this is - because of its people most importantly, but also the work options, the vibe in the community, the location in the middle of a very lively neighbourhood in a fantastic city.
Steve has initiated this cohousing project over 20 years ago and has been almost continuously upgrading, improving, renovating and maintaining… read more
Steve has initiated this cohousing project over 20 years ago and has been almost continuously upgrading, improving, renovating and maintaining… read more
2 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Diana & Tobias) for host
We’ve stayed with Steve for nearly one month in May 2017. All the communications with Steve from before our trip until we left were easy and fast responding. Also he had nothing against bringing our dog into the community, which was great.
Steve is such a wonderful person and a very fair host, he’s one of a kind with a very calm and non-violent… read more
Steve is such a wonderful person and a very fair host, he’s one of a kind with a very calm and non-violent… read more
22 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
I had a wonderful stay here this past April, thank you so much Steve and everyone here! Met incredible people, learnt to cook some beautiful vegan meals and desserts. The house itself is so peaceful and is right in the middle of a very cool vegan friendly, hipster-style area of the city. I arrived in Canada with a plan to look for work as a… read more
6 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Edith)
Edith was a very energetic work-exchanger, she ended up getting a full time job while she was here but still put in her hours creating delicious vegan meals, non-dairy yogurts, cheese and much more. She loved making things from scratch. Nothing was too much of a challenge for her. She knows how to keep herself busy and is a skilled cook so she is… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Edith) for host
Lovely house, great people and briliant location. I enjoid my time in the house very much and hope i was able to contribute at least a little. Thank you for having me.
1 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emine)
Emine stayed at our house for a few weeks. She was a wonderful work-exchanger -- very creative and friendly. She cooked some delicious meals for us and helped out with renovations. I can definitely recommend her.
(Excellent
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25 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristian)
(No show)
20 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksandra)
I can highly recommend Alex. She was only with us for a week, but in that time she helped a lot with renovation work and even cooked up some delicious meals and treats. She is very mature and good natured. We really enjoyed having her stay and hope to see her again.
(Excellent
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19 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Aleksandra) for host
Seriously, this is a really great place with amazing people. I stayed with them for just a week, but the week was wonderful! Here you will see that living vegan lifestyle is not so hard! I enjoyed assisting with the construction project and cooking. The location is so convinient - with a bike you can easily explore the best places of Toronto.
It… read more
It… read more
18 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kaylie) for host
What a beautiful, nutritious (for the body, and soul), supportive community Steve has gathered and grown. This was such an amazing work away experience, with so many different work opportunities and chances to learn and share skills. The people in the house really feel like a big family from around the world, with lots of communal meals, and… read more
11 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joanna & Alona) for host
We are two best friends traveling and our first workaway experience was at this Amazing house! We had a wonderful time, we wish we could stay longer! Community house is such a wonderful place to stay in. We learned a lot from being there. We stayed three weeks, had very tasty vegan meals and learned how to make a few of them :) We are very… read more
7 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hao) for host
I had a great time spending a whole month of June at this amazing place and in Toronto. I helped with construction work in the backyard in the first 2 weeks, and prepared lunch/dessert/snack for the house in the second half of my stay. Steve is quite knowledge about construction and cooking, and I learned a lot even though it's just 4 weeks. I… read more
17 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Yi-Jen) for host
It's a peaceful place. People there are friendly, work is flexible and can learning a lot. It's close main street so easy to visit Toronto downtown. I like biking there ,it's safe on street. I wish could stay more longer and hope to return in the future.
29 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Luka)
Luka was an excellent workawayer and became close friends with everyone in the house. He is very patient and multi-talented. He is skilled at doing repairs and renovations. We would welcome him back anytime. Highly recommended.
(Excellent
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19 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Luka) for host
I went there to stay for a couple of weeks and ended up staying almost two months. If I had to choose one place I had to go back from my travels it would definitely be this house!
Thank you for the hospitality and the inspirational environment!
I will miss you..
Thank you for the hospitality and the inspirational environment!
I will miss you..
21 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
Nicole was an excellent work-exchanger. She helped with many things (see her review of us). But especially nice was a german translation of one of the main pages from the Veggie Challenge
She completed this after she returned to Germany. It was very nice of her to finish it for us. Thanks Nicole!
She completed this after she returned to Germany. It was very nice of her to finish it for us. Thanks Nicole!
(Excellent
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11 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
The week I spent with Steve and the whole house was really great! The time management was quite flexible and I liked the work I did (sorting jars, filling food in jars, organizing the basement, sieving the compost and working in the garden, translating parts of the homepage from English into German etc.). The whole atmosphere of the house is… read more
24 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host
I stayed two and a half weeks at this wonderful house and can totally recommend it! I liked it so much that I stayed even longer than I planned. ;-)
At the time I was there, the house was very busy with both other workawayers and permanent residents, so I was able to meet many different, all interesting people. Everybody was very friendly and… read more
At the time I was there, the house was very busy with both other workawayers and permanent residents, so I was able to meet many different, all interesting people. Everybody was very friendly and… read more
11 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Valdemir) for host
Well, as my first experience in this type of activity for me it was excellent. I found people who learned new things and very important to me. Help in this vegetarian home also helped me to learn more about it. Really even being a few days, thanks be in this very peaceful and interesting place. Friendly people, even though I was maybe a little shy… read more
7 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Phoebe) for host
I had such a wonderful experience staying at Steve's beautiful house! I mostly did building work helping out with renovating a room on the top floor but also did some apricot picking and cooking too. The work was great and Steve always made sure I was happy with the job at hand. When I stayed, there were three other workawayers and all the… read more
2 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth)
It was a real pleasure having Elisabeth staying with us. She was always a big help working in the kitchen and on inside renovation projects. She is friendly, reliable and soft-spoken. Since that first work-exchange, she has been back twice again. She has become a real friend of our community. I would have no problem recommending her.
(Excellent
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24 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host
I stayed in the community for three weeks and had such an amazing time! It was already my third time visiting Toronto and I've never had a better time there! Everyone in the a house is an unique and nice character and everyone likes to share so much. It's impossible not to feel welcome in the house. I enjoyed helping Steve around the house and… read more
2 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilio)
Emilio was a huge help while he stayed with us. He fit right in and became part of the "family". We ended up having him live and work with us for several months. He helped with renovations, but was especially keen on cooking. Always whipping up large creative meals for all of us. If anything, he worked too much. I can highly recommend him.
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Emilio) for host
I stayed here for a number of months as work away and as a resident. It was an amazingly rich learning experience and the house is constantly evolving and growing just as the beautiful and unique people that I got to meet. From cooking to renovations, building rooftop decks, gardening, spiritual practice and music this house became my home, my… read more
2 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaïs & Floriane )
It was wonderful to have Floriane staying and working with us. She is a fast learner and was up to doing anything -- even renovation work. She was also a big help in the garden and kitchen. She became friends with everyone and we all miss her. I can highly recommend her.
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs & Floriane ) for host
I stayed two weeks in the community and felt home right from the beginning. Steve is always ready to explain and is very considerate: I enjoyed a lot helping him out. Each roommates made my time here amazing through discussions, cooking, baking, music playing, taking part in events, yoga sessions, workout, biking in the city... I am not ready yet… read more
20 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tonikacampbell)
It was great to have Tonika here. She has a bright spirit and is a wonderful singer. While here, she made us a delicious meal, baked muffins, helped with an event and fixed our guitar.
(Excellent
)
10 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
We spent only one afternoon together but it was enough to feel the extremely good vibes in their nice home. (:
Getting involved more with their project is one of the things that makes me look forward to returning to Toronto. See you in the summer!
Getting involved more with their project is one of the things that makes me look forward to returning to Toronto. See you in the summer!
10 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
Lea visited us briefly but we didn't have room for her to stay overnight. But we will host her when she comes back to Toronto at the end of June. She was a very friendly and social person. I would have no problem recommending her.
(Excellent
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10 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
We had a fantastic time here! The time flew by and there was lots of work to keep us busy. Everyone made us feel welcome in the house, it's better for volunteers to stay longer so they can 'settle in'. We stayed in the cabin, which although didn't have wifi, was a lovely space and perfect for us. Whilst we were there we learnt how to plaster and… read more
14 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
Ben and Kat stayed with us for about 3 weeks. They proved to be very helpful and wonderful guests. They would show up for breakfast wearing their work clothes! From there we worked on fixing and installing lights and outlets, painting, demolition of some plaster, rearranging and organizing rooms (very good at that) and some light carpentry work… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (martinolga)
They didn't stay with us as we were full, but they came by for lunch. They were really nice people and I am sure that they would make great guests.
(Excellent
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13 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (martinolga) for host
Although they were full up when we applied, Steve invited us around for a delicious vegan lunch and then took us to a great local farmer's market. We enjoyed our chats with residents and guests at the table and with Steve. He seems a wealth of knowledge and experience about communal living. We really wish them all the best there and if you get a… read more
28 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Philipp & Caroline) for host
We had a wonderful time and got to know Toronto from a different angle thanks to you! We spent a week living in the supercosy backyard cabin of the community house where we enjoyed delicious vegan dinner including extraordinary desserts. There is a great mix of inspiring people living together always up for a good conversation. We went shopping at… read more
12 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp & Caroline)
Caroline and Philipp stayed with us for part of Oct. They were wonderful guests and very helpful around the house. Caroline liked to cook and help in the kitchen and Philipp helped with putting a new roof and skylight in our backyard cabin (where they stayed). He proved to be a fast learner and skilled builder. They plan to be returning to Toronto… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Lorraine) for host
I had such a good time I went back again :-) This is a great place to help out in, especially if you enjoy taking part in a diverse range of activities and spending time with a wide range/great bunch of people. I really enjoyed the flexibility and variety of working here, Toronto is a beautiful city and this was a lovely way to be a part of it.
12 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorraine)
Lorraine stayed with us on two occasions in the Spring and summer. Lorraine was a wonderful guest and very helpful around the house. She would often help in the kitchen without being asked, and every other morning she would cook for us the most delicious soda bread. She was also involved with clean-up projects and writing for our blog. She has a… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Simon stayed with us for about a week in October. He was a nice guest and helped out around the house and with some renovation projects. At one point he even helped with picking apples from a nearby tree.
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Celso) for host
well, what can I say about the vegan house, I was supposed to stay for 2 weeks and end up living here for 3 months. Everybody was really friendly since the beginning and I learned a lot, from bread making to renovation! The food is always amazing and helping in the kitchen gave me a lot of new skills as well (like cooking raw deserts). I'll never… read more
12 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Celso)
Celco has been staying with us for the past several weeks. He has been very helpful the whole time – doing dishes (without asking), cooking, making bread and helping with various renovation jobs. He is also a great artist if you need a logo designed or mural painted.
Celso has also been very accommodating and generous, and even gave up his… read more
Celso has also been very accommodating and generous, and even gave up his… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Szekendi)
Adam was a huge help. He knows a fair bit about plumbing and enjoys it as a hobby. He helped us build a new third floor bathroom over several weeks. And we didn't even have room for him to stay here overnight! He would commute here by bicycle from the suburbs where he was staying with friends. Very generous of him.
We will be very happy to… read more
We will be very happy to… read more
(Excellent
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