Help renovate our retreat and enjoy camping and biking in Western NC, US

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  Description

  Retreat is a camping and lodging spot we are building/renovating outside Brevard, NC geared towards mountain bikers but open to all. We are located in the mountains of western North Carolina in an absolutely beautiful part of the country. World class mountain biking and gorgeous waterfall hikes are right outside the property. My wife and I bought 37 acres, a house that started as a log cabin and a large art studio we are converting to lodging and building camp sites, trails and bridges across the property to allow guests to stay and explore.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Willing to teach the basics of various trades. This part of the country is absolutely beautiful and a huge favorite for anyone that likes outdoor activities. We have a great local music scene with live music just down the road most days of the week and close enough to explore other areas in the south. Close to Asheville, NC

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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

  Work would consist of a few things: general land maintenance, cutting back brush, moving leaves, some gardening maybe, etc. Trail building; some hand work and operating small equipment. Carpentry and renovation work, building trail bridges, decks at campsites, maybe helping build a shed or addition to the lodge. No experience necessary; I have all the tools and I am happy to teach anything if you are willing to learn. Pay would be $15-$25 an hour depending on experience and skills and accomodation are provided.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Happy to let you practice english and try to learn yours!
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  Accommodation

  Finished and furnished room in the lodge with full bathroom and full kitchen. It's a separate house from ours which you may share with one other person and the campers use the facilities off the porch but not the kitchen or rest of the house. You can check our website for pictures. We aren't consistent cooks so you'd be expected to be self sufficient on most meals but happy to cook when we can. Our local music spot also consistently has potlucks and soup 5 nights of the week.

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  What else ...

  Look up Brevard, Hendersonville and Cedar Mountain for attractions in the area but the hiking and biking is literally world class. If you like the outdoors you will love it here. My wife and I are very laid back, I still have a day job working for an environmental non-profit and the wife takes care of guests and the property. Close enough to town to pick everything you need up.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Starlink and DSL for connectivity. I work from home so you wouldn't have a problem.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a good set up for camper vans or small rvs.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs are no problem. Cats would be considered. I love cats but if staying in shared spaces my concern is other guests with allergies so would have to consider the specifics.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  10-30 hours a week, flexible schedule