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Help with gardening and renovation projects in Thomasburg, Canada

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Active senior man and woman living on 3 Eden-like islands in rural Ontario. We are in the process of repurposing the remaining walls of an old cheese box factory and mill foundations, learning to garden in a wallipini, maintaining the grounds, river swimming, kayaking & fishing, renovating an additional building, and removing Ash bore damaged trees. Help doing all the above would be appreciated.

    Our property is centrally located - a few hours drive to all the amenities of Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough, the Great Lakes, Niagra Falls, and Montreal Quebec.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Offering exposure to tranquil rural Ontario and it's small towns, Mohawk nation nearby, plus a few hours access to many major centers in this region of Canada.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Help maintaining the grounds and gardening, plus tree removal and renovation skills needed to lighten our workload. Willingness to learn and exchange ideas that would benefit both you and us.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom with queen bed or 2 singles, shared bathroom, plus access to sitting area, kitchen, exercise room, and laundry facilities. Responsible for making own breakfasts and lunches. Hosts will provide the evening meals.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Arrangements to borrow a vehicle is an option.

    Respectful, healthy, harmonious, non-smoking, drug/alcohol free environment when across the small bridge on our islands.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 217771223252

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