Conscious Homesteading in Vancouver, WA

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  Description

  The project involves helping cultivate a half acre property near the banks of the Columbia river. The goal is to revive much of the natural ecosystems as well as create a regenerative food forest and garden that provides nutrients to members of every kingdom- human, animal, myco, plants, insect or otherwise. Techniques for mitigating various types of polutions suchs as noise, air, and water will be considered.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travelers will benefit from learning opportunities suchs as
  -Guitar, keyboard/piano, percussion
  -English speaking and writing
  -plant skills
  -sustainable living
  -yoga
  -trade skills
  -foraging
  -cooking

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  Help

  No qualifications are mandatory other than the desire to learn, research, question, reevaluate, improve. Good communication skills are also important. Looking for assistance on several projects both one offs and on going.
  
  - Irrigation
  - Planting, transplanting, seeding, propagation
  - Integrated pest management and pruning
  - Composting and waste management
  - Moss and fungi cultivation
  - Hemp and orchard management
  - Harvesting and processing produce
  - Painting walls
  - Documentation and Research
  - House work such as cooking, cleaning, organizing

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Interested in becoming better at Spanish and Chinese. Happy to provide english language assistance.
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  Accommodation

  Share room and bathroom. May have a private space for some periods of the stay

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  What else ...

  Helpers are welcome to enjoy any part of the half acre property to relax, do other work, use the internet, meditate, play music, exercise or whatever helps them maintain their own daily balance.
  
  The waterfront is a quick 5 minute walk and is a great place to spend time and meet locals. A bicycle will be provided to get around. There is also a bus system, but it’s about a 3km walk.
  
  Weekend excursions are optional, but include hiking, biking , van camping , visit nearby downs, and many other nature oriented excursions. Typically we’ll go to the main Portland farmers market every Saturday morning. As venues open up there will be more opportunities in the city as well.
  
  Vancouver is a smaller city vibe next to a vibrant culturally rich city, Portland. Both cities have historic sites such as Pittock Mansion and Fort Vancouver. Portland is known for its garden and is known as “Rose City”, so don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
  
  The house is:
  Minutes walk to river beach
  10 minute drive to airport
  3km - nearest organic market
  2.5km - coffee shop
  6km - Vancouver waterfront center
  8km - Portland
  1 hour drive to Hood River
  ~2 hours to Hood mountain, Mt St Helen, the Pacific Ocean
  
  Other tools and recreational items
  -access to a paddleboard and a kayak
  -Garage with range of power and manual tools/ space for crafting
  -Photo studio lighting and space
  -Sewing machine
  -Oil infusion machine

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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

  900MBPS internet, plenty of speed and coverage anywhere in the house. Built in desk space is available with view of the garden

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  15 hours per week. There is flexibility in time, but time good management is expected.

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