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Description
We are a male couple that lives on a ranch with our dog. The ranch is on the high prairie in the middle of the Clayton-Raton Volcanic Field. This is a dormant area. The volcanoes are numerous and beautiful. It is 25 miles from Raton, New Mexico. We are far away from noise and light pollution, in a very peaceful setting. Although it is remote, we do have excellent internet. It is a 640-acre ranch, and we lease the pastures for cattle grazing. We have free-range chickens, so we are not comfortable with other pets. Being a working ranch, there are always projects and maintenance.
We previously lived in a university town and rented rooms to international students. We enjoy learning about other cultures and sharing our own. I am from a Hungarian family that moved to the US after WWII, and my husband's family homesteaded this ranch over 100 years ago.
It is like living in a park; we love sharing the experience with others. It is a safe place to center, contemplate and create art.
We want your stay to be a great experience, so we like to schedule a Zoom chat for about an hour to describe the ranch and the area, answer any questions, and get to know each other.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Guests from big cities are shocked by the big sky and open spaces and the absence of traffic. Going to town is inconvenient, so we make do with what we have. We love to learn about others and their cultures while we sit and watch the mountains, distant storms, sunrises/sunsets, or starry skies. This is a unique way of life in a quiet rural setting and I am happy to share some of my Hungarian cooking too.
Help
We have many projects but are focusing on building a tree house. Your Workaway hours would be divided between chores and carpentry. Some carpentry experience is necessary, although we are happy to supervise and teach. Depending on the time of year, the chores include watering the garden, tending the chickens, and helping around the house.
Our expectation is respect and communication for all of us. While we need to get these projects done, we also look forward to meeting and getting to know you and making this a positive exchange of cultures, experiences, and ideas.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
There is a main house with extra upstairs bedrooms and we have a large room with a futon there is space for your privacy. The house is an old ranch house that we have been fixing up so that it remains quaint but comfortable. The unpredictable weather and wildlife can be viewed from a modern patio type addition with 17 windows.
What else ...
We can provide transportation to and from the train and bus station in Raton, NM. We are happy to take you to town when we go. If you have your own transportation there are several state parks nearby and Capulin Mountain National Monument. The Enchanted Circle and Highway of Legends make great day trips.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have outstanding internet, despite being in a rural area. It is fiber optic cable. We have a booster for the second building.
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of room to park almost any kind of vehicle. Van life folks welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
15 to 20 hours per week
Feedback (5)
The setting was beautiful, the ranch was comfortable, I had the upstairs section of the house to myself as accommodation, food was always great, The work I had to do was fair and the… read more
He worked hard and smart and listened to any instructions we had, and had great critical thinking skills so he could and did work independently.
He followed all the house rules without exception. He was trustworthy and and… read more
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The setting was beautiful, the ranch was comfortable, I had the upstairs section of the house to myself as accommodation, food was always great, The work I had to do was fair and the… read more
He worked hard and smart and listened to any instructions we had, and had great critical thinking skills so he could and did work independently.
He followed all the house rules without exception. He was trustworthy and and… read more
I stayed during the winter so not much gardening going on. We… read more
The region where they’re at is awe inspiring. So much nature and vastness, you’re gonna feel like you’re in a movie.
Overall, it was… read more
