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We may have a position opening up for over the winter from for fall to spring. If you are interested message us.
Our 50 acre property borders thousands of acres of national forest land and features: camping areas, an original homestead cabin built in 1909, 8 yurts; open meadows and forests (walking trails connect the varying mix of conifers and hardwoods); main living quarters; a campers kitchen in a converted city bus, barn, workshop, a children's play area, and a 1 acre garden. A year round creek flows through the property and our drinking water comes from a natural mountain spring.
Our primary focus is hosting campers in tents and small RVs in our forest and meadows. We also rent our 8 yurts and the cabin. Part of the job will be checking in guests, providing information on the area, and getting the yurts, cabin and camp areas ready. There will be some work on projects including some renovations on our original homestead cabin, finishing out a Tiny House, building some picnic tables, gathering firewood...
We host 2 folk music events: an Old Time Music campout, which we host over Labor Day Weekend.. 100 participants gather to share their love for American Old-time Music; and an Irish Music campout on the last weekend in August. Both are sponsored by non profit organizations and benefit the carrying on of traditional folk music.
We also own and operate the NW Portland International Hostel and Cafe and often need help there as well.
About Us
We are a couple with a 15 and 9 year old children and an adult son. Jim is American and Britta is from Germany. . We spend time at both our hostel in Portland and the farm. Our combined expertise and skills are: carpentry, business management, organizational management, downhill and cross country skiing, and child rearing. We are non smokers and conscious of what we eat. Languages spoken are English and German.Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will gain skills as a camp host, some forestry skills, event planning and implementation, basic back to the land skills, maintenance and carpentry skills, learning to be part of a team, building character and ethics.
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Help
Carpentry, maintenance, hospitality host and back to the land skills are helpful.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
We have a 24' travel trailer and/or rooms in our main house for your accommodations. You'll have access to a shared kitchen, bathrooms with showers and laundry facilities. If you have your own RV or van, we have space for this as well.
What else ...
We are within 1 mile to cafes, a grocery store and hardware store. We have bicycles for you to use to get around the local area. There is public transportation to and from the city of Portland for a minimal fee (under $5).
Three major rivers are all within the vicinity, in addition to Mt. Hood and its numerous wilderness areas full of hiking trails and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
small trailer trailers, RVs, and vans (under 30'). We have plenty of space for camping.
Can possibly accept pets
This is possible.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20+ hours per week
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James was awesome and fun to work with doing some restoration work on one of the Cabins. I still remember over a year later some of the delicious artisanal breads he would bring for us, as well as some delicious… read more
During my four weeks at the farm, I have worked on various gardening… read more
Special mention to Mark who also kept us entertained up by the mountain and was a pleasure to be around… read more
I learned a great deal about homesteading and… read more
The community atmosphere and location of the farm is great. Community meals were not only delicious but… read more
Best of luck in future travels, Anne!
-Dani,
Working at this farm was nothing less than amazing. I had so much fun, I wish I had stayed for longer. The yurts, forest, homestead, garden and food - wow, seriously awesome.
First of all the farm managers Guy and Dani are awesome. They are SO kind, caring, understanding and people. They… read more
-Dani
Having the opportunity to work with Dani and Guy (farm managers) and the other volunteers (very well selected) was an honor. Dani and Guy are the greatest- they are so welcoming, outgoing, adventures and understanding. The daily work varied a lot and was always… read more
Lots of love, all y'alls!
This feedback is one year overdue. Mick and I are so grateful for the two months that we lived here. The space is magically beautiful and the misty mountains and flowered creeks running through the property sit in my memory like a dream. The people we worked alongside were kind and inspiring. We learned a lot, specifically… read more