DIY help and eco-friendly picturesque mountain life in the Santa Cruz mountains, CA, USA

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  Beschreibung

  Join me for a simple, eco-friendly mountain lifestyle in the Santa Cruz mountains, California. My name is Daisy. I'm 50 years old, former corporate executive, who has found peace & solace in the mountains. I LOVE my mountain life - finding a simpler way of life, one that is closer to nature and the childlike joy that we all have inside of us, has changed everything for me. I am on a spiritual path - I now spend most of my time painting (I am an artist), being a spiritual mentor, taking care of my mountain home, this land, and my two dog companions.
  
  Probably the main draw to my listing will be the lifestyle (mentioned above( and the picturesque location. If you like mountains, trees, nature, the Northern California life, this is for you. My location is 5 acres in the Mountains of Santa Cruz. My partner lives in San Jose, and spends part-time living here with me. My home is 10 minutes from the freeway, 10-15 minutes from the nearest grocery store/Starbucks, 20-25 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz & the Santa Cruz beaches, 20-30 minutes to San Jose, 90 minutes to San Francisco. It is a great place - remote enough to feel remote, but a short distance to all the city has to offer.
  
  I have 2 of the sweetest dogs you'll ever meet. Juels, an 8 year old British Labrador, and Struppie, a 3 year old Golden Doodle. They are self-appointed greeters, as well as vicious guard dogs that warn me of any unruly UPS delivery men or the crazy, free-roaming turkeys that roam the mountains. LOL.
  
  Most people who stay here always comment on how quiet & peaceful it is here. Many are able to quiet their thoughts/anxiety, while opening up to growth, development, creativity and healing. Some even fall in the love with the dogs more so than the place.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: When I say "I" - this refers to me, as the host/homeowner. When I refer to "we" or "family/community" - this means the family/community that includes me, my partner, my dogs, and possibly other workawayers that I may host.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  I am located in the mountains of Santa Cruz, trying my best to live a a spirit-led life that is sustainable and conservational in its approach. I teach beginning watercolor - as a creative and meditative practice. I am a spiritual mentor - for those starting on their spiritual path. I am also an AVID ONEWHEELER. (If you don't know what that is, look it up.) I'm happy to teach you how to OneWheel and take you on group rides in our local OneWheel community. In my life, and in my community, I am usually sought out for my ability to teach, share, lead, and my gentle approach. This is a great opportunity if you want to experience or learn more about art, mountain life/the simple life, ONEWHEELING or starting/continuing on a spiritual path.
  
  You'd be another member of the family and we love sharing meals, games, music, adventures, and fun. I don't smoke and will only host non-smokers (absolutely NO smoking in or around the property), especially since California is in a constant state of fire danger. I would prefer volunteers that are at least 21 years old. I don't allow pets here, as I already have 2 dogs and don't want to create a situation where it becomes chaotic for my fur babies. I prefer volunteers that come for at least two weeks - 2 months. Couples or besties traveling/working together, are preferred.
  
  I am an artist and a musician (I'll share my grand piano, guitar, violin, spirit drums with you) and love to have musicians come! I am easy to get along with and I am looking for likeminded people to share my beautiful place with.
  
  Preference will be given individuals with a car, but not required. I don't want to be your personal uber, although I don't mind dropping you off here or there, when it is convenient for me, but don't want that to be your sole mode of transportation.

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  Arbeit

  Primary skills I'm looking for in a exchange are carpentry skills, DIY skills, knowledgable in the use of power tools, eco-farming and eco-friendly building projects, eco farming, etc. Some artistry would be great, as of course with any carpentry project, artistry is at the heart of it all. Please do not apply unless you have good carpentry skills, familiar with building projects, using tools, etc.
  
  My first Workaway exchanges were great. My open projects include building steps into the side of the hill, finishing off some minor carpentry help inside my art studio/cabin, finishing the walls for my composting toilets, helping me waterproof my 26 foot tipi, gardening help - I'd like to build a nice terraced garden down my hillside, pruning plants & pulling weeds, painting a couple walls/staining my deck, and light tasks like vacuuming & helping me with cooking meals. There is no shortage of DIY. The most fun project that was recently completed was building a dome on a cement pad that I have. We built it out of leftover redwood fence boards > the dome will be a a great covered outdoor space - for gathering. Check out the pics. I have added a cone fireplace and now want to build a small counter for an outdoor kitchen.
  
  I am at home about 70%-80% of the time -I often spend days/nights or the weekend in San Jose. Your schedule is somewhat flexible -we will decide together on the projects and the goals, and you can let me know what work hours you want to help to get those projects completed. The help I offer is a constant exchange and evolving. You may have ideas that I’ve never thought of. I’d love to hear them. I’m always teaching and learning about nature, spirituality, how to become more eco-friendly, and connected to the earth and each other. Our exchange will evolve as we get to know each other and the gifts we have to share with the world.
  
  What I'm NOT looking for:
  -if you have a full schedule and a full life and think you can fit in 5 hours of help, whenever you feel like it. Although timelines are flexible and projects are somewhat flexible, I like to keep things moving forward. This is ideal for those traveling to a new area, or in-between jobs or projects, who don't already have a full plate, who want some time to explore or work on personal projects (like reading, writing, art), but have room for a exchange basis of 5 hours/day, 5 days a week.
  -drama or anxiety - if you tend to have drama in your life, or prone to anxiety, I'm not in a space where I want to live in that kind of energy.
  -if you're reactive or easily triggered
  
  I’ve created a peaceful & calm sanctuary in my home and want the energy level that I invite here, to reflect that.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Vietnamese: Gute Kenntnisse
  Deutsch: Grundkenntnisse

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  I love learning new languages, I am working on my German, but am a beginner. I am fluent in English and Vietnamese.
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  Unterkunft

  I am offering you a room in my newly remodeled home. If you have a camper van, I have space for you to park that if you prefer to live in your camper van. No RV's please. If you are an outdoorsy type of person and prefer tenting, that is also possible. If you live in your camper van or tent, you will have access to my main house for bathrooms, shower, laundry facilities, and kitchen, as well as electricity and internet access. Of course if you choose a room in my house, you have full access to everything - we will live together.
  
  My home & location are one of the most desirable. Located in nature with all the modern amenities, bougie decor - it's like living at a nature resort/retreat center.
  
  I offer you the opportunity to share meals with me - if you want, however, I am sporadic with my cooking, so would love someone where we can take turns making the meals. I eat everything. (i.e. I eat meat, vegetables, seafood, etc.) I'm open to increasing my vegetable intake, but I'm not open to cooking all vegetarian or vegan meals. That's a skill I don't have.
  
  I am at home about 60%-70% of the time -I often spend days/nights or the weekend in San Jose. Your schedule is somewhat flexible -we will decide together on the projects and the goals, and you can let me know what work hours you want to help to get those projects completed. The help I offer is a constant exchange and evolving. You may have ideas that I’ve never thought of. I’d love to hear them. I’m always teaching and learning about nature, how to become more eco-friendly, and connected to the earth and each other. Our exchange will evolve as we get to know each other and the gifts we have to share with the world. Looking forward to hearing from you, and how we can contribute to each other’s lives.

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  Was noch ...

  My location is 5 acres in the Mountains of Santa Cruz. It is 10 minutes from the freeway, 10-15 minutes from the nearest grocery store/Starbucks, 20-25 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz & the Santa Cruz beaches, 20-30 minutes to San Jose, 90 minutes to San Francisco. It is a great location - remote enough to feel remote, but a short distance to all the city has to offer. Henry Cowell State Park is nearby. In your free time, there is so much to explore, from nature to city. There are amazing mountain bike trails, hiking trails, rivers, streams, the beaches, the sloughs, surfing, the night sky! The solace, quiet, and peace here, is on another level. However, life is all about balance - the excitement of the city - whether that is Santa Cruz, San Jose or San Francisco, is nearby. Restaurants, shopping, art, culture, museums, Silicon Valley - so easily accessible.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  I can host digital nomads. I have space for you to park your CamperVan, but can not space for RV's. I do not have hookups for sewage or 240V electricity, only 120v electricity. I have wireless internet on most of the property, including the remodeled studio, the tipi, and the front yard.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  I can host digital nomads. I have space for you to park your CamperVan, but can not space for RV's. I do not have hookups for sewage or 240V electricity, only 120v electricity. I have wireless internet on most of the property, including the remodeled studio, the tipi, and the front yard.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Arbeitszeiten

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week